There have been numerous autopsies on the election cycle. Now it's time to start working, because some of the worst elements of the Republican Party survived, and they will want to take us back…we aren’t going…and here is how we make sure of it. There are big things happening at Blaze, and we'd love for you to join us. You can join now at https://Get.BlazeTV.com/Nick and use promo code “NICK” to get $20 off!----- SPONSOR: American Financing If the job that paid the bills a few months ago no longer covers the basics, American Financing can help you keep more of your money each month. Homeowners can use their equity to consolidate multiple high-interest payments into one lower, manageable monthly payment, and American Financing even has a loan option with rates in the 5s. Borrowers are saving an average of $800 a month, and you may be able to delay up to two mortgage payments. NMLS #182334 nmlsconsumeraccess.org. Visit http://www.AmericanFinancing.net/MTA or call 866-886-2026. Average savings based on borrowers who save over $199.99 Adjustable loan options: 5.875% initial interest rate and APR 7.288% for first 5 years; then adjusts every 6 months. Rate based on today's SOFR rate of 3.90% plus 2% margin. Call 866-886-2026 or visit https://www.AmericanFinancing.net/MTA----- SPONSOR: Center for Academic Faithfulness & Flourishing Christian College Guide is a free online directory of nearly 400 Christian colleges and universities, with tuition prices, academic majors, and graduation rates in one place. It also shows each school's faith commitments, campus policies, and spiritual life, so you can find a college you can trust. Create your free user profile at https://ChristianCollegeGuide.com ----- SPONSOR: The Wellness Company The Wellness Company's Medical Emergency Kit is a doctor-prescribed kit with eight life-saving prescription medications, including antibiotics and ivermectin, designed to help treat more than 30 common conditions like UTIs, pneumonia, and strep throat. In the first study of its kind, 86% of more than 500 verified kit owners avoided a clinic, urgent care, or hospital, and more than 80% reported meaningful improvement within three days. Complete a quick online medical questionnaire, and once a licensed physician approves, your kit ships to your door. Use code NICK for $30 off plus free shipping at https://TWC.health/Nick (US residents only) ----- GET YOUR MERCH HERE: https://shop.nickjfreitas.com/ BECOME A MEMBER OF THE IC: https://NickJFreitas.com Instagram: https://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/@nickjfreitas3.0 00:00 – How Republicans can fix what went wrong 02:24 – Why voters rebuked the Republican establishment 06:13 – Why Florida held the line while Texas flipped 11:20 – Why Idaho was celebrating on election night 18:26 – Why primary season starts now 25:24 – Why 3% of voters can decide a primary 29:19 – How to keep conservatives from splitting the primary vote 34:15 – Why fundraising and name ID decide primaries 39:18 – How to find the right candidate to back 44:08 – Why not everyone needs to run for office 48:13 – How to get involved without waiting for permission 54:29 – Which Republicans Nick wants to primary first 56:39 – Why Christian still sees hope in the numbers 1:01:43 – Why Republicans need a pledge with deadlines This is Episode 617 of Making the Argument, published November 6, 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JD Vance says Republicans lost because of the Iran war, and Trump says he’d do nothing different. Nick and Christian dig into the voter data to see who really flipped, why Ron DeSantis is now surging in the 2028 polls after calling the loss an extinction-level event, and what Florida did that Texas didn’t. Then they break down a viral post about a voter named Bob that Nick says explains why Republicans lost. There are big things happening at Blaze, and we'd love for you to join us. You can join now at https://Get.BlazeTV.com/Nick and use promo code “NICK” to get $20 off! SPONSOR: Good Ranchers Good Ranchers is kicking off Black Friday early with its best savings of the year. Get $100 off your first three orders, plus free meat with every order when you start a plan, and build your own box of premium steaks, chicken, and family favorites: 100% American meat from American farms and ranches, delivered straight to your door. Offer valid this month only. Get $100 off your first three orders at https://GoodRanchers.com/discount/NICK SPONSOR: Human Coalition For $26, you can create a life-saving moment for a mother and her baby. Human Coalition reaches women before the abortion industry does, with free ultrasounds, real resources, and a Continuum of Care that stays with her until she is stable. They have already helped more than 36,000 women choose life, and through December 31 a $100,000 matching gift doubles every dollar you give. Leave a legacy of life. Give today at https://HumanCoalition.org/Nick SPONSOR: America's HealthShare America's HealthShare gives families a better way to pay for healthcare. Instead of paying premiums to an insurance company, members send a monthly contribution to the sharing community and share the cost of medical expenses, up to $1M in sharing per incident, per family member, per year, for as low as $71 per month for an individual. Use it in place of your current insurance or to supplement an existing policy, even with Medicare. New members get their first month free with promo code NICK at https://FreedomForHealth.org/NickFreitas ----- GET YOUR MERCH HERE: https://shop.nickjfreitas.com/ BECOME A MEMBER OF THE IC: https://NickJFreitas.com Instagram: https://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/@nickjfreitas3.0 00:00 – How Trump, Vance and DeSantis are explaining the loss 02:41 – Why the Iran war felt like a betrayal to voters 07:29 – Why Trump says he'd do nothing different on Iran 09:24 – Which voters flipped, and why 17:16 – Why DeSantis called the loss an extinction-level event 20:12 – How DeSantis made Florida redder than Texas 25:13 – Why DeSantis is surging in the 2028 polls 30:16 – Vance or DeSantis: who is Trump's heir apparent? 34:30 – The viral post about Bob, the Ohio Trump voter 39:00 – Why the young right feels discriminated against 43:16 – Is demographics destiny, or is it culture? 48:21 – Why the left can't win with people who embrace America 55:11 – Why Nick says DeSantis has the proven track record 59:16 – Why Christian says the Republican Congress betrayed voters This is Episode 616 of Making the Argument, published November 5, 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Republicans got crushed...except in two areas...and those two areas suggest that there is a pathway back, but it will require a serious course correction, and the voters are not playing the DC games anymore. There are big things happening at Blaze, and we'd love for you to join us. You can join now at https://Get.BlazeTV.com/Nick and use promo code “NICK” to get $20 off! ----- SPONSOR: Ridge Wallet Ridge's biggest sale of the year is here! Head to Ridge.com/FREITAS to get up to 49% off, plus holiday extras like gift bags and classic cuff beanies on qualifying orders while supplies last! #Ridgepod #ad Get up to 49% off at https://Ridge.com/FREITAS ----- SPONSOR: Good Ranchers Good Ranchers is kicking off Black Friday early with its best savings of the year. Get $100 off your first three orders, plus free meat with every order when you start a plan, and build your own box of premium steaks, chicken, and family favorites: 100% American meat from American farms and ranches, delivered straight to your door. Offer valid this month only. Get $100 off your first three orders at https://GoodRanchers.com/discount/NICK ----- SPONSOR: Allegiance Gold If your plan depends on everything going right, you have a hope, not a plan. With Washington piling on debt and dollars buying less than they used to, Allegiance Gold helps you diversify with physical gold and silver through an eligible IRA or direct delivery, and explains exactly what you are buying and what you are paying. They hold an A+ BBB rating and were named Best Overall Gold IRA Company by Money for 2026. Call 844-231-4653 or visit https://AllegianceGold.com/Nick and ask about up to $5,000 in bonus silver with a qualifying purchase. ----- GET YOUR MERCH HERE: https://shop.nickjfreitas.com/ BECOME A MEMBER OF THE IC: https://NickJFreitas.com Instagram: https://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/@nickjfreitas3.0 00:00 – Why Republicans got crushed in the midterms 02:49 – What Trump delivered on, and what he didn't 05:16 – Why the tariff argument never reached voters 06:53 – How the Iran war broke the promise of no more wars 11:54 – Why Trump voters showed up and voted for Democrats 15:44 – Two signs Democrats aren't as strong as they look 18:41 – Why voters backed conservative ballot measures anyway 21:33 – What Democrats will do with power in Texas and other states 27:30 – What Democrats will do with the House and Senate 33:44 – Why safe-seat Republicans need to be replaced 39:19 – Why Republicans need fighters, not moderates 41:30 – Why Republicans need promises with deadlines 43:34 – How Republicans can win back young men 48:36 – What happens if Democrats win it all in 2028 This is Episode 615 of Making the Argument, published November 4, 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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A lot of libertarians are very frustrated with President Trump. They consider the war in Iran, increased government spending and see betrayal. Some have even called for his impeachment…but others have suggested that he is actually making very important progress…perhaps the most important in 100 years. Today we will hear that argument. There are big things happening at Blaze, and we'd love for you to join us. You can join now at https://Get.BlazeTV.com/Nick and use promo code “POLLWATCH40” to get $40 off! ----- SPONSOR: Alliance Defending Freedom Female athletes are being forced to compete against biological males, sometimes without their consent or even their knowledge. In Washington, high school sophomore Kallie Keeler was sexually assaulted on the wrestling mat during a tournament and only afterward learned her opponent was a boy who identifies as a girl. With Alliance Defending Freedom's help, Kallie is appealing to the Supreme Court over a policy that allows males in girls' sports and does not require schools to disclose it to female athletes or their parents. Help fight for Kallie and athletes like her. Text NICK to 83848 or give at https://JoinADF.com/Nick ----- SPONSOR: Human Coalition For $26, you can create a life-saving moment for a mother and her baby. Human Coalition reaches women before the abortion industry does, with free ultrasounds, real resources, and a Continuum of Care that stays with her until she is stable. They have already helped more than 36,000 women choose life, and through December 31 a $100,000 matching gift doubles every dollar you give. Leave a legacy of life. Give today at https://HumanCoalition.org/Nick ----- SPONSOR: Center for Academic Faithfulness & Flourishing Christian College Guide is a free online directory of nearly 400 Christian colleges and universities, with tuition prices, academic majors, and graduation rates in one place. It also shows each school's faith commitments, campus policies, and spiritual life, so you can find a college you can trust. Create your free user profile at https://ChristianCollegeGuide.com ----- GET YOUR MERCH HERE: https://shop.nickjfreitas.com/ BECOME A MEMBER OF THE IC: https://NickJFreitas.com Instagram: https://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/@nickjfreitas3.0 00:00 – Why the right's coalition with libertarians is fracturing 05:04 – What right-wing libertarianism actually means 07:37 – Why Austin says Trump's foreign policy serves libertarian goals 11:48 – Why Austin calls Trump the most libertarian president ever 14:00 – How fraud laws can do the job of regulators 19:12 – Why regulation helps big companies crush competition 23:00 – What Austin makes of Trump's foreign policy so far 26:24 – Why Gaza became a focus for some libertarians 28:41 – Why deregulation could bring manufacturing back to America 31:40 – Why some libertarians are now helping Democrats win 33:40 – Why Austin says Trump was right not to defy the courts 38:28 – Why Austin says the Federal Reserve isn't the whole problem 41:24 – Can America grow its way out of its spending problem? 47:48 – How to sell libertarian ideas to the rest of the right This is Episode 613 of Making the Argument, published November 2, 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In just a few days, this country votes, and if you turned on the news this morning, you were told the result is already settled. The averages have called it. The markets have priced it. The maps have colored it in. And that certainty is exactly why you should be skeptical. There are big things happening at Blaze, and we'd love for you to join us. You can join now at https://Get.BlazeTV.com/Nick and use promo code “POLLWATCH40” to get $40 off! ----- SPONSOR: Human Coalition For $26, you can create a life-saving moment for a mother and her baby. Human Coalition reaches women before the abortion industry does, with free ultrasounds, real resources, and a Continuum of Care that stays with her until she is stable. They have already helped more than 36,000 women choose life, and through December 31 a $100,000 matching gift doubles every dollar you give. Leave a legacy of life. Give today at https://HumanCoalition.org/Nick ----- SPONSOR: Center for Academic Faithfulness & Flourishing Christian College Guide is a free online directory of nearly 400 Christian colleges and universities, with tuition prices, academic majors, and graduation rates in one place. It also shows each school's faith commitments, campus policies, and spiritual life, so you can find a college you can trust. Create your free user profile at https://ChristianCollegeGuide.com ----- GET YOUR MERCH HERE: https://shop.nickjfreitas.com/ BECOME A MEMBER OF THE IC: https://NickJFreitas.com Instagram: https://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/@nickjfreitas3.0 00:00 – What's at stake if Democrats take Congress 03:50 – Is this a normal midterm swing or a blue wave? 09:47 – What the House, Senate and governor polls are showing 15:45 – Why this year's Senate battlegrounds are all Trump states 23:42 – Why some of these races could signal the next 20 years 26:37 – Michigan Senate: Abdul El-Sayed vs. Mike Rogers 35:14 – Texas Senate: Ken Paxton vs. James Talarico 39:46 – What it would take for Paxton to win Texas 45:11 – Ohio governor: Vivek Ramaswamy vs. Amy Acton 52:37 – Georgia governor: Rick Jackson vs. Keisha Lance Bottoms 56:40 – Nevada governor: Joe Lombardo vs. Aaron Ford 59:57 – Why Democrats are leading in the Kansas Senate polls 1:03:20 – Why Scott Perry and John McGuire are in toss-up races 1:11:51 – What's at stake in four swing-state legislatures 1:19:41 – What Democrats would do if they win the House This is Episode 612 of Making the Argument, published October 30, 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Franck Zanu asked people across Africa one question: what’s your word for “maintenance”? The host of Zanu Project Rethink joins Nick to explain what he thinks their answers reveal, why he says colonialism isn’t what’s holding Africa back, and why Japan could adopt Western systems when so many African nations struggled to. Then Nick asks what Africa should do differently, and Frank’s answer isn’t the one you’d expect. There are big things happening at Blaze, and we'd love for you to join us. You can join now at https://Get.BlazeTV.com/Nick and use promo code “POLLWATCH40” to get $40 off! ----- SPONSOR: Human Coalition For $26, you can create a life-saving moment for a mother and her baby. Human Coalition reaches women before the abortion industry does, with free ultrasounds, real resources, and a Continuum of Care that stays with her until she is stable. They have already helped more than 36,000 women choose life, and through December 31 a $100,000 matching gift doubles every dollar you give. Leave a legacy of life. Give today at https://HumanCoalition.org/Nick ----- SPONSOR: Center for Academic Faithfulness & Flourishing Christian College Guide is a free online directory of nearly 400 Christian colleges and universities, with tuition prices, academic majors, and graduation rates in one place. It also shows each school's faith commitments, campus policies, and spiritual life, so you can find a college you can trust. Create your free user profile at https://ChristianCollegeGuide.com ----- GET YOUR MERCH HERE: https://shop.nickjfreitas.com/ BECOME A MEMBER OF THE IC: https://NickJFreitas.com Instagram: https://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/@nickjfreitas3.0 0:00 Nick introduces Franck Zanu and the viral 'maintenance' question 2:22 Zanu says African languages have no word for maintenance 10:26 How Africa's countries were formed under colonial rule 19:51 Singapore and India split up after independence; African countries didn't 30:12 Why Japan adopted Western systems, and Africa struggled 37:59 How language shapes a culture's sense of time 44:42 What should Africa do differently? 52:34 No monuments or written language to trace Africa's past 54:48 Should the West stop intervening in Africa? 1:00:11 Slavery, America's race narrative, and why the anger never fades 1:06:09 Where to find Franck Zanu and Zanu Project Rethink This is Episode 611 of Making the Argument, published October 29, 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rafe Heydel-Mankoo says Britain has had more immigration in 20 years than in the 2,000 years before it. The New Culture Forum senior fellow tells Nick how Tony Blair’s government quietly took over Britain’s institutions, why the Conservatives, who promised to cut immigration, kept raising it, and what Denmark’s left-wing government did that Britain’s leaders never did. Then he explains why he believes Britain may have only 10 to 15 years left to turn things around. There are big things happening at Blaze, and we'd love for you to join us. You can join now at https://Get.BlazeTV.com/Nick and use promo code “POLLWATCH40” to get $40 off! SPONSOR: Good Ranchers Every cut from Good Ranchers carries a label that says born, raised, and harvested in the USA. They partner with over 100 local farmers and ranchers to deliver 100% American meat straight to your door: pasture-raised, no antibiotics, and no added hormones, backed by more than 27,000 5-star reviews on Trustpilot. Get $50 off your first order, plus free meat with every order when you start a plan. Get $50 off your first order at https://GoodRanchers.com/discount/NICK ----- GET YOUR MERCH HERE: https://shop.nickjfreitas.com/ BECOME A MEMBER OF THE IC: https://NickJFreitas.com Instagram: https://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/@nickjfreitas3.0 00:00 – Why England can't celebrate its own identity 04:58 – How Tony Blair's government took over Britain's institutions 08:05 – How the left manufactured grievances in Britain 11:51 – How empire guilt is used against Britain 14:23 – Why the Conservatives broke their promise on immigration 18:37 – Why Britain's elites never feel the cost of mass migration 21:41 – Is social cohesion about race or shared values? 25:32 – How Denmark's left won the argument on immigration 29:25 – Is Islam a unique problem for integration in the West? 36:00 – Why the left won't see the downside of mass migration 41:27 – How America assimilated its early immigrants 45:16 – What a good immigration policy looks like 49:35 – How to take back Britain's schools 55:35 – Why Rafe says Britain has only 10 to 15 years left This is Episode 610 of Making the Argument, published October 28, 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the night Brazil counted its votes, the country’s own election court changed the rules. And then one man who issued the order used to be Lula’s criminal defense lawyer. Did the Left just seize power in Brazil, and what could happen next? There are big things happening at Blaze, and we'd love for you to join us. You can join now at https://Get.BlazeTV.com/Nick and use promo code “POLLWATCH40” to get $40 off! ----- SPONSOR: Allegiance Gold With the value of the dollar changing, it makes sense to diversify part of your savings or retirement into physical gold and silver, whether through a Gold IRA or by having the metals delivered directly to you. Allegiance Gold has been in business for a decade, holds an A+ rating from the BBB, and was named Best Overall Gold IRA Company by Money for 2026. Visit https://AllegianceGold.com/Nick or call 844-790-9191 and ask about bonus silver. ----- SPONSOR: Alliance Defending Freedom Truth is under attack in our culture, and the government is even punishing people for saying what's true and right. Alliance Defending Freedom is on the front lines of this fight, standing in courtrooms across the country to uphold truth and your right to speak it. They rely on friends like you to do this work, and every gift to ADF is matched by a special grant while funds last. Make twice the impact. Text NICK to 83848 or give at https://JoinADF.com/Nick ----- SPONSOR: Live Action This fall, Live Action has set a goal to help save 300 babies from abortion by reaching women considering abortion before they make that decision. About 1 in 5 women who see Live Action's content say it changes their mind, and on their $44.86 cost-per-life model, $44.86 can help save 1 baby, about $90 can help save 2, and $1,000 can help save 22. Live Action is also leading the push to defund Planned Parenthood. Become a monthly donor and your first monthly donation is matched through October. Text NICK to 70723 or help save 300 babies this fall at https://LiveAction.org/Donate/Nick ----- GET YOUR MERCH HERE: https://shop.nickjfreitas.com/ BECOME A MEMBER OF THE IC: https://NickJFreitas.com Instagram: https://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/@nickjfreitas3.0 00:00 – Why the left is celebrating Lula's win in Brazil 03:25 – What Brazil's election map reveals about Lula's win 08:36 – Why the runoff numbers don't add up 16:54 – The judge who kept the polls open two extra hours 24:13 – What this would look like in a US election 27:27 – Why Brazil's markets crashed after Lula's win 30:26 – What happens when you can't trust the courts 34:57 – Lula's plan to regulate social media after winning 39:15 – The loophole that could legally turn America into a dictatorship 43:55 – Why Democrats want to pack the Supreme Court 47:23 – Why Jefferson didn't want the Supreme Court to have the final say 52:34 – What Democrats would do with a trifecta 55:40 – Why Nick says some countries can't vote their way out anymore 1:01:33 – Why Brazil is a warning for America This is Episode 609 of Making the Argument, published October 27, 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hillsdale military historian Mark Moyar joins Nick to break down the war in Iran. They look at what America’s strikes have actually achieved, why he says the regime proved more resilient than Washington expected, and why Nick believes Tehran is running the same playbook North Vietnam used against America. Then Dr. Moyar lays out what a long-term strategy would need to look like, and why it has to survive the next time Democrats are in power. There are big things happening at Blaze, and we'd love for you to join us. You can join now at https://Get.BlazeTV.com/Nick and use promo code “POLLWATCH40” to get $40 off! ----- SPONSOR: American Financing If the job that paid the bills a few months ago no longer covers the basics, American Financing can help you keep more of your money each month. Homeowners can use their equity to consolidate multiple high-interest payments into one lower, manageable monthly payment, and American Financing even has a loan option with rates in the 5s. Borrowers are saving an average of $800 a month, and you may be able to delay up to two mortgage payments. NMLS #182334 nmlsconsumeraccess.org. Visit http://www.AmericanFinancing.net/MTA or call 866-886-2026. Average savings based on borrowers who save over $199.99 Adjustable loan options: 5.875% initial interest rate and APR 7.288% for first 5 years; then adjusts every 6 months. Rate based on today's SOFR rate of 3.90% plus 2% margin. Call 866-886-2026 or visit https://www.AmericanFinancing.net/MTA ----- GET YOUR MERCH HERE: https://shop.nickjfreitas.com/ BECOME A MEMBER OF THE IC: https://NickJFreitas.com Instagram: https://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/@nickjfreitas3.0 00:00 – Was going to war with Iran a good idea? 02:16 – Why taking out Iran's leaders didn't change the regime 05:37 – How Iran is using North Vietnam's strategy against America 08:57 – Did the strikes set back Iran's nuclear program? 11:43 – Why a nuclear Iran is different from a nuclear Pakistan 14:45 – How a nuclear Iran would change the Middle East 16:29 – What the strikes did to Iran's navy, missiles and proxies 19:15 – The biggest miscalculation in the war with Iran 21:33 – Why Iran's protesters couldn't bring down the regime 23:36 – Why Nick thinks Iran is waiting out the midterms 27:07 – Dr. Moyar's long-term strategy for Iran 31:12 – Can oil shipments get around the Strait of Hormuz? 33:02 – Why China won't pressure Iran for us 34:12 – Should America back rebel groups inside Iran? This is Episode 608 of Making the Argument, published October 26, 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices