I got to sit down with Nick Shirley at Citizens Alliance’s Liberty Mandate event - check out his latest video exposing fraud here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zF2a3aTfA9wGET YOUR MERCH HERE: https://shop.nickjfreitas.com/BECOME A MEMBER OF THE IC: https://NickJFreitas.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/nickjfreitas/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NickFreitasVA

Twitter: https://twitter.com/NickJFreitas

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Nickjfreitas

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nickfreitas3.0

We’re barely two weeks into 2026, and there’s already been enough news to last the entire year. Why are so many things happening seemingly all at once, and is this the year that things finally begin to break?

SPONSOR: Great Homeschool Conventions

Join us at 2026 Great Homeschool Conventions in South Carolina, Ohio, California, and Texas! We spoke last year and met people from all over the US who travel in to attend. There are over 200 parenting and homeschooling sessions, plus a whole exhibit floor full of valuable resources.

Get your tickets to see Nick & Tina: http://bit.ly/GHC-NF

-----

GET YOUR MERCH HERE: https://shop.nickjfreitas.com/

BECOME A MEMBER OF THE IC: https://NickJFreitas.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/nickjfreitas/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NickFreitasVA

Twitter: https://twitter.com/NickJFreitas

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Nickjfreitas

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nickfreitas3.0

00:00:00 Is 2026 About To Shatter The Idea That Nothing Ever Happens?

00:01:33 Trump Captures Maduro

00:11:06 Iranian Revolution

00:24:33 Greenland and EU Weakness

00:37:30 Russia Continues to Advance in Ukraine

00:46:10 The EU Has Sent Putin More Money than Ukraine

00:50:18 The Federal Reserve is Under Criminal Indictment

01:05:19 Will Japan’s Debt Bomb Affect the US?

01:10:52 Leftist Insurrection Against ICE Deportations

01:22:46 What Else Could be Coming in 2026?

Nick dissects the January 2026 developments through an Austrian economics lens, weigh the pros and cons, and discusses the current state of the housing market, particularly in relation to recent interventions by Donald Trump. We'll see why the need for a free market approach to housing, arguing that government regulations and zoning laws contribute to the housing crisis. Nick proposes solutions that focus on reducing bureaucratic restrictions and allowing the market to respond to demand.

SPONSOR: Lear Capital

The best way to invest in gold and silver is with Lear Capital. Get your FREE Gold and Silver investor guides from Lear Capital. And, receive up to $15,000 in FREE bonus metals with a qualified purchase.

Call them today at 800-707-4575 or go to: Nick4Lear.com

-----

GET YOUR MERCH HERE: https://shop.nickjfreitas.com/

BECOME A MEMBER OF THE IC: https://NickJFreitas.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/nickjfreitas/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NickFreitasVA

Twitter: https://twitter.com/NickJFreitas

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Nickjfreitas

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nickfreitas3.0

00:00:00 The Housing Market Dilemma

00:09:01 Government Intervention and Its Consequences

00:19:06 Zoning Laws and Housing Supply

00:25:20 The Myth of Greed and Rent Control

00:28:32 The Housing Supply Dilemma

00:31:16 Government Intervention in Housing Markets

00:32:43 The Hoover Trap and Economic Management

00:35:05 Trump's Economic Policies and Their Implications

00:39:20 Risks of Government Manipulation in Housing

00:41:12 Credit Card Interest Rate Caps and Their Consequences

00:43:55 Institutional Investors and Housing Market Dynamics

00:46:39 The Role of the Federal Reserve in Housing

00:49:16 Proposed Solutions for Affordable Housing

00:52:36 The Need for Government Humility in Housing Policy

Right now, America is more divided than ever - with Philadelphia's Sheriff Rochelle Bilal warning ICE agents, “you don't want this smoke” and calling them 'fake law enforcement’. Democrats are engaged in a borderline insurrection against the Federal government over ICE. Today, we'll examine left-wing calls for direct obstruction against ICE, the Insurrection Act as a federal response tool, maps of past unrest and red/blue county divides, historical examples of state resistance, conditions that could catalyze broader collaboration or tipping points, and answer key questions.

SPONSOR: Mando

Staying fresh can be a challenge. That’s why you need to hear about Mando Deodorant. From your pits to, well, everywhere else, Mando is high performance odor control AND sweat control that actually lasts.

Get 20% off + free shipping with code NICK at https://shopmando.com/

-----

SPONSOR: Good Ranchers

As America turns 250 this year, let’s remember the people who helped build it. American ranchers. Support a company that’s committed to honoring America’s past, present, and future with Good Ranchers' 100% American-raised meat. We eat Good Ranchers every single day and we know you'll love it.

Use PROMO CODE NICK for FREE MEAT & $25 OFF: https://go.goodranchers.com/mta

-----

GET YOUR MERCH HERE: https://shop.nickjfreitas.com/

BECOME A MEMBER OF THE IC: https://NickJFreitas.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/nickjfreitas/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NickFreitasVA

Twitter: https://twitter.com/NickJFreitas

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Nickjfreitas

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nickfreitas3.0

00:00:00 Are We Heading for a National Divorce?

00:02:30 Democrats are Nullifying Federal Law to Protect Illegal Migrants

00:16:57 Dismantling Left-wing Arguments Against ICE

00:30:58 Democrats Claim ICE is “Invading” Blue States after Supporting Mass Migration

00:37:39 Are Democrats Engaged in an Insurrection?

00:43:35 The Insurrection Act and Federal Authority

00:56:48 Leftist Moralizing No Longer Works

01:02:00 The Three Options Going Forward

01:11:24 What Would National Divorce Look Like?

Iran says it’s "under control". Rights groups say hundreds are dead and thousands arrested. And Trump’s weighing what comes next. Is it sanctions, cyber, Starlink… or is it strikes?

SPONSOR: Lear Capital

The best way to invest in gold and silver is with Lear Capital. Get your FREE Gold and Silver investor guides from Lear Capital. And, receive up to $15,000 in FREE bonus metals with a qualified purchase.

Call them today at 800-707-4575 or go to: Nick4Lear.com

-----

GET YOUR MERCH HERE: https://shop.nickjfreitas.com/

00:00:00 Iran Erupts: Nationwide Protests, Death Toll Claims, Trump’s Warning

00:08:00 Protest Footage + Early Signals: What This Movement Looks Like on the Ground

00:16:00 Who Really Runs the Crackdown: IRGC Basics + Why the Regime Depends on Them

00:24:00 IRGC Capabilities: Provinces, Militia, Navy/Air, Cyber + How They Control Iran

00:32:00 “America First” vs Intervention: Trump Options, Red Lines, and the Risk Debate

00:40:00 Bigger Context: Iran, Israel, Sunni/Shia Dynamics, and Why the Region Cares

00:48:00 What to Watch Next: Momentum, Propaganda Rallies, Blackouts, Non-Kinetic Support

00:56:00 Endgame Scenarios: Regime Fractures, Military Loyalty, Strategic Strikes, Wrap-Up

00:64:00 Shoutouts, Gifts, Community Plug + Final Close

BECOME A MEMBER OF THE IC: https://NickJFreitas.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/nickjfreitas/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NickFreitasVA

Twitter: https://twitter.com/NickJFreitas

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Nickjfreitas

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nickfreitas3.0

Nick interviews Daniel Di Martino who is from Venezuela, but left in 2016 due to the socialist regime. Daniel graduated with a BA in Quantitative Economics from Indiana University, obtained an M.A. and M.Phil. in Economics at Columbia University and is completing his PhD. Nick & Daniel talk about what is needed for drastic change and how fast it should happen.

SPONSOR: Brave Books

We can’t control what messages are out there, but we can prepare our kids to meet it with courage and conviction. Brave Books teach valuable lessons of truth, courage, sacrifice, faith, and love of country through stories kids actually want to read.

Use code NICK for 20% OFF your first order: BraveBooks.com/NICK

-----

GET YOUR MERCH HERE: https://shop.nickjfreitas.com/

BECOME A MEMBER OF THE IC: https://NickJFreitas.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/nickjfreitas/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NickFreitasVA

Twitter: https://twitter.com/NickJFreitas

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Nickjfreitas

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nickfreitas3.0

Months of demonization against ICE by the Left produced exactly what anyone paying attention should have expected. Is this shooting in Minneapolis now a turning point?

SPONSOR: BRUNT Workwear

You work too hard to be stuck in uncomfortable boots that don’t hold up. BRUNT built something better – boots that are insanely comfortable and built for any jobsite. BRUNT isn’t just about work boots, they offer a full range of high-performance gear built for tough jobs to keep you protected and productive in any condition.

Get $10 off with code NICK at: https://www.bruntworkwear.com/NICK

-----

GET YOUR MERCH HERE: https://shop.nickjfreitas.com/

BECOME A MEMBER OF THE IC: https://NickJFreitas.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/nickjfreitas/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NickFreitasVA

Twitter: https://twitter.com/NickJFreitas

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Nickjfreitas

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nickfreitas3.0

00:00:00 What We Know About The Minneapolis ICE Shooting

00:03:09 Why the Media Always Frames These Things One Way

00:08:50 The Left Has Been Demonizing ICE for Months

00:11:40 DHS Statement on Shooting

00:14:28 Video of the Shooting

00:19:32 The LA Riots, Chicago Blockade, and Texas Terrorist Attack All Point to This Moment

00:23:05 The Left-wing Response is to Call for More Violence

00:28:37 Riots Break Out in Minneapolis

00:30:16 Tim Walz’s Response

00:38:04 The Administration’s Response

00:46:46 What Happens Next?

Fraud in Blue States isn’t random. It follows the same money pipeline every time. Here's how taxpayer dollars move through agencies and nonprofits and re-emerge as political power for Democrats.

SPONSOR: Lear Capital

The best way to invest in gold and silver is with Lear Capital. Get your FREE Gold and Silver investor guides from Lear Capital. And, receive up to $15,000 in FREE bonus metals with a qualified purchase.

Call them today at 800-707-4575 or go to: Nick4Lear.com

-----

SPONSOR: Great Homeschool Conventions

Join us at 2026 Great Homeschool Conventions in South Carolina, Ohio, California, and Texas! We spoke last year and met people from all over the US who travel in to attend. There are over 200 parenting and homeschooling sessions, plus a whole exhibit floor full of valuable resources.

Get your tickets to see Nick & Tina: http://bit.ly/GHC-NF

-----

GET YOUR MERCH HERE: https://shop.nickjfreitas.com/

BECOME A MEMBER OF THE IC: https://NickJFreitas.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/nickjfreitas/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NickFreitasVA

Twitter: https://twitter.com/NickJFreitas

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Nickjfreitas

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nickfreitas3.0

00:00:00 The Blue State Fraud Model

00:01:15 Minnesota’s Somali Fraud Scheme

00:02:29 Trials Expose the Scale of this Fraud

00:04:46 $42 Million in Fraud for Somali Education in Minnesota

00:05:44 This Has Been Going on for Years

00:07:55 Which Politicians Received Donations from the Somali Fraud Scandal?

00:11:40 Whistleblowers Reveal How Fraud Works in Minnesota

00:15:11 Tim Walz’s Administration Deliberately Derailed Investigations into Fraud

00:21:45 California Homeless Program Fraud

00:26:34 California’s High Speed Rail Project

00:29:21 That Feedback Loop that Funds Democrats

00:32:50 Teachers Unions

00:41:52 What Do We Actually Do About This?

Maduro is now in prison, but what happens next for the US and Venezuela? Is this about to usher in a golden age for the Caribbean or are we about to find ourselves in yet another forever war?

SPONSOR:

Lear Capital The best way to invest in gold and silver is with Lear Capital. Get your FREE Gold and Silver investor guides from Lear Capital. And, receive up to $15,000 in FREE bonus metals with a qualified purchase. Call them today at 800-707-4575 or go to: Nick4Lear.com

-----

SPONSOR: Good Ranchers As America turns 250 this year, let’s remember the people who helped build it. American ranchers. Support a company that’s committed to honoring America’s past, present, and future with Good Ranchers' 100% American-raised meat. We eat Good Ranchers every single day and we know you'll love it. Use PROMO CODE NICK for FREE MEAT & $25 OFF: https://go.goodranchers.com/mta

-----

GET YOUR MERCH HERE: https://shop.nickjfreitas.com/

BECOME A MEMBER OF THE IC: https://NickJFreitas.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/nickjfreitas/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NickFreitasVA

Twitter: https://twitter.com/NickJFreitas

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Nickjfreitas

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nickfreitas3.0

00:00:00 Maduro Is Out. What Happens Next?

00:01:14 Venezuela at a Glance

00:09:52 The Political History of Venezuela Under Maduro

00:17:14 How Important is Oil to Venezuela?

00:27:29 Venezuela and the Drug Trade

00:34:30 The Status of the Venezuelan Army

00:47:23 The International Response to Trump’s Toppling of Maduro

00:56:02 What Does America do Next?

01:11:32 What’s the Worst Case Scenario?

01:17:50 Venezuela is a Turning Point

With Maduro ousted, Leftists are now demanding that Maduro be returned back to Venezuela, only to find that Venezuelans don't want him.

GET YOUR MERCH HERE: https://shop.nickjfreitas.com/

BECOME A MEMBER OF THE IC: https://NickJFreitas.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/nickjfreitas/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NickFreitasVA

Twitter: https://twitter.com/NickJFreitas

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Nickjfreitas

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nickfreitas3.0

00:00:00 Introducing New MTA Format 5 Days a Week

00:00:24 BREAKING: Tim Walz Steps Down

00:02:49 The Maduro Raid

00:06:40 What Are Venezuelan's Reactions

00:16:04 What Nick Thinks

00:18:58 What The Left Thinks

00:28:59 What Venezuelans Thinks

00:38:26 Hope For South America

00:40:43 What Are The Boundaries

00:42:45 How Long Ago Did This Problem Start

00:44:12 Final Thoughts