What if the stress, anxiety or trauma you’ve been carrying for years isn’t something you have to “manage” anymore, but something you can actually release? Most people never question why they feel stuck. They just assume the chaos in their head is normal. But what if you could change how your mind responds to fear, pain, or old wounds… without reliving them, overthinking them, or spending years talking in circles? Studio Sponsor: Cardio Miracle - "Unlock the secret to a healthier heart, increased energy levels, and transform your cardiovascular fitness like never before.": CardioMiracle.com/TBNS In today’s episode, I sit down with Matan Cohen-Citron, a trauma specialist who uses movement, breath, and conversational hypnotherapy to help people break patterns that have been running their lives since childhood. This conversation pushes back on the modern “victim mindset,” challenges the therapy culture that keeps people stuck, and digs into how unconscious beliefs shape behavior whether you notice them or not. If you’re tired of feeling like life is happening to you instead of through you, this is an episode you do not want to miss. ❤️ Order Cardio Miracle (CardioMiracle.com/TBNS) for 15% off and take a step towards better heart health and overall well-being! 🎙️ WATCH The Brian Nichols Show on YouTube & Rumble. 🔗Follow Brian on social media: X.com/Twitter (https://www.briannicholsshow.com/twitter) & Facebook (https://www.briannicholsshow.com/facebook) 🔔 LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE to The Brian Nichols Show for 3 new episodes per week! 📧Email Listener Questions to brian@briannicholsshow.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when the FDA quietly admits the thing they spent years censoring you for saying? This episode goes straight at the memo the media hoped you’d never see, the meltdown over SNAP work rules, why CNN is suddenly leaning on prediction markets, and the Christian symbolism hiding in plain sight inside Home Alone. Brian Nichols pulls all four threads together into one big story about trust, power, and what happens when the people in charge get caught rewriting reality. Studio Sponsor: Cardio Miracle - "Unlock the secret to a healthier heart, increased energy levels, and transform your cardiovascular fitness like never before.": CardioMiracle.com/TBNS Brian breaks down how institutions silenced dissent, crushed open debate, and are now acting shocked that America doesn’t believe them anymore. From vaccines and government dependency to media spin and Christmas movies with surprising depth, this episode hits every beat: the tension, the culture, and the common sense the elites pretend they don’t understand. If you want a commentary that cuts through the noise and actually respects your intelligence, this one’s for you. ❤️ Order Cardio Miracle (CardioMiracle.com/TBNS) for 15% off and take a step towards better heart health and overall well-being! 🎙️ WATCH The Brian Nichols Show on YouTube & Rumble. 🔗Follow Brian on social media: X.com/Twitter (https://www.briannicholsshow.com/twitter) & Facebook (https://www.briannicholsshow.com/facebook) 🔔 LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE to The Brian Nichols Show for 3 new episodes per week! 📧Email Listener Questions to brian@briannicholsshow.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when the corporate press still shapes reality for millions of Americans... and you’re trying to break through with the truth? Every day, millions still trust whatever comes out of the TV box, even after watching corporate media fumble again and again. So how do liberty-minded candidates fight back when the biggest megaphone in America is still controlled by the same gatekeepers shaping what people believe? This episode digs into the part of the game most voters never see, but feel every single day. Studio Sponsor: Cardio Miracle - "Unlock the secret to a healthier heart, increased energy levels, and transform your cardiovascular fitness like never before.": CardioMiracle.com/TBNS In today’s conversation, Amanda Orr lays out the raw reality of how narratives get built, why grassroots still beats big budgets, and how real human connection pierces through the noise when everything else feels like AI slop. We talk storytelling, persuasion, culture, crisis messaging, and the emotional hooks that make ideas stick in people’s minds long after the commercial break. If you care about winning hearts, shaping narratives, and breaking the corporate media spell, you’re going to want this one from start to finish. ❤️ Order Cardio Miracle (CardioMiracle.com/TBNS) for 15% off and take a step towards better heart health and overall well-being! 🎙️ WATCH The Brian Nichols Show on YouTube & Rumble. 🔗Follow Brian on social media: X.com/Twitter (https://www.briannicholsshow.com/twitter) & Facebook (https://www.briannicholsshow.com/facebook) 🔔 LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE to The Brian Nichols Show for 3 new episodes per week! 📧Email Listener Questions to brian@briannicholsshow.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Texas the model for finally fixing America’s broken border? For years, people have argued about the border like it’s some abstract debate club topic. But when you actually talk to the folks who live near it, work near it, or protect it every day, the picture looks very different. This episode pulls the curtain back on what’s really happening in Texas… and why so many people are asking if the Lone Star State just cracked the code. Studio Sponsor: Cardio Miracle - "Unlock the secret to a healthier heart, increased energy levels, and transform your cardiovascular fitness like never before.": CardioMiracle.com/TBNS Because here’s the truth: illegal immigration isn’t just a political talking point. It’s a daily reality that impacts safety, budgets, culture, and even the basic fairness of how we treat citizens vs. non-citizens. And for the first time in a long time, Texas has both the authority and the backbone to actually do something about it. We dig into what changed, why it matters, and what the rest of the country can learn from it. You’ll hear first-hand insight from longtime law enforcement officer and congressional candidate Brian Stahl, who spent 20 years watching the border crisis evolve from a slow drip to a fire hose. He breaks down what Texans saw during the Biden years, why crime spiked, how cartels exploited the chaos, and why “boots on the ground” still beat any federal press release. We also talk incentives, culture, the flood of bogus asylum claims, and why honest legal immigrants are being shoved to the back of the line while the system gets jammed with people gaming it. If you’ve ever wondered whether the border could be fixed with competent leadership and common-sense enforcement… this conversation is going to change how you see the whole thing. If you’re tired of politicians talking in circles, tired of the media running interference, and tired of being told that wanting a secure border makes you “extreme,” pull up a chair. This is the real-world breakdown you’re not getting anywhere else. ❤️ Order Cardio Miracle (CardioMiracle.com/TBNS) for 15% off and take a step towards better heart health and overall well-being! 📧Submit Listener Questions to brian@briannicholsshow.com to hear your questions and perspectives answered and shared each and every week!  🎙️ WATCH The Brian Nichols Show, available on YouTube & Rumble. With over 1045 episodes featuring local candidates, elected officials, economists, CEOs, and more, each show educates, enlightens, and informs. 🔗Follow Brian on social media: X.com/Twitter (https://www.briannicholsshow.com/twitter) & Facebook (https://www.briannicholsshow.com/facebook) 🔔 Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to The Brian Nichols Show for more captivating interviews and insights into common sense solutions for local problems! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Christianity actually losing ground in America, or are we missing the real story? Everywhere you look, you see the headlines: church attendance down, paganism and Wicca exploding, and a generation drifting into anything that feels spiritual. But when you dig under the surface, you start to notice something bigger happening… and something Christians have completely failed to prepare for. Studio Sponsor: Cardio Miracle - "Unlock the secret to a healthier heart, increased energy levels, and transform your cardiovascular fitness like never before.": CardioMiracle.com/TBNS In today’s episode, we dig into the uncomfortable truth that most Christians have forgotten the basics. We’re losing people not because Christianity isn’t true, but because we're terrible at showing it’s true. Meanwhile, alternative beliefs aren’t just growing by accident. They’re being sold better. And that should wake all of us up. This conversation goes deep into evidence, history, apologetics, and the modern sales problem inside the American church. Why do younger generations default to aliens, psychedelics, or witchcraft as explanations for biblical events? Why does skepticism feel easier than faith today? And how do you even begin to talk to someone who questions everything? You’ll hear a clear, real-world breakdown of what Christians must do differently if we want to reach Gen Z, Millennials, and even older folks who’ve quietly walked away. This is practical, no-BS evangelism meets evidence-based apologetics… delivered through the lens of sales, persuasion, and common sense. If you’ve ever struggled with objections, doubts, or conversations that leave you feeling outmatched, this episode gives you the exact mindset and tools to push back with confidence. It’s time to stop hiding from the big questions and start answering them like it actually matters. ❤️ Order Cardio Miracle (CardioMiracle.com/TBNS) for 15% off and take a step towards better heart health and overall well-being! 📧Submit Listener Questions to brian@briannicholsshow.com to hear your questions and perspectives answered and shared each and every week!  🎙️ WATCH The Brian Nichols Show, available on YouTube & Rumble. With over 1045 episodes featuring local candidates, elected officials, economists, CEOs, and more, each show educates, enlightens, and informs. 🔗Follow Brian on social media: X.com/Twitter (https://www.briannicholsshow.com/twitter) & Facebook (https://www.briannicholsshow.com/facebook) 🔔 Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to The Brian Nichols Show for more captivating interviews and insights into common sense solutions for local problems! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when the people who are supposed to protect kids… don’t? Why do we accept a world where billboards scream about car wrecks, fender-benders, and slip-and-falls… but the most innocent among us get ignored? Today’s episode dives straight into that uncomfortable truth and exposes the blind spots most adults don’t want to admit exist. And once you hear this story, you won’t look at childcare the same way again. Studio Sponsor: Cardio Miracle - "Unlock the secret to a healthier heart, increased energy levels, and transform your cardiovascular fitness like never before.": CardioMiracle.com/TBNS Because here’s the thing nobody wants to say out loud: kids get hurt all the time, and half the time the adults around them shrug, hide, or blame “the system.” Drew Bivona breaks down how the legal deck is stacked, why negligent providers skate by, and how families are often left powerless unless someone is willing to step in and fight. If you’ve ever dropped a kid off at daycare and hoped for the best, this episode is going to hit hard. We dig into real cases, the cultural rot that normalizes negligence, and the insane legal loopholes that leave parents with no answers and no accountability. And trust me, once you hear about how many childcare providers can’t even tell parents how an injury happened, you’ll understand why Drew has dedicated his entire practice to fighting this fight. But we don’t stop at the problem. We dig into the solutions politicians refuse to talk about, like daycare choice, safety standards that actually protect kids, and proactive steps every parent can take before signing their kid into any facility. This is one of those episodes that blends practical advice with a bigger conversation about responsibility, culture, and protecting the youngest among us. If you’re a parent, future parent, or just someone who hates seeing kids get hurt because adults drop the ball, this conversation is a must-listen. It’s real, it’s raw, and it forces us to think about the world our kids inherit… and whether we’re doing enough to protect them. ❤️ Order Cardio Miracle (CardioMiracle.com/TBNS) for 15% off and take a step towards better heart health and overall well-being! 📧Submit Listener Questions to brian@briannicholsshow.com to hear your questions and perspectives answered and shared each and every week!  🎙️ WATCH The Brian Nichols Show, available on YouTube & Rumble. With over 1045 episodes featuring local candidates, elected officials, economists, CEOs, and more, each show educates, enlightens, and informs. 🔗Follow Brian on social media: X.com/Twitter (https://www.briannicholsshow.com/twitter) & Facebook (https://www.briannicholsshow.com/facebook) 🔔 Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to The Brian Nichols Show for more captivating interviews and insights into common sense solutions for local problems! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the thing you’ve been calling a “disorder” is actually your unfair advantage in life, business, and even politics? Most people never question the box they’ve been shoved into. They’re told to be “normal,” to tone it down, to hide the things that make them different. But what if the quirks, the hyperfocus, the highs, the lows, the pattern-recognition nobody else seems to have… are actually the exact tools you need to dominate in your career, create breakthroughs, and build a life that actually fits you? Studio Sponsor: Cardio Miracle - "Unlock the secret to a healthier heart, increased energy levels, and transform your cardiovascular fitness like never before.": CardioMiracle.com/TBNS In this episode, we dive into the raw, real-world truth: the traits you were told to manage or suppress might be the hidden engine behind your biggest wins. Todd Hagopian breaks open the hypomanic toolbox he used to turn around failing companies, revamp business strategies, and outperform competitors who were playing the game safely and predictably. This isn’t theory. This is lived experience weaponized. You’ll hear how ADHD, bipolar hypomania, and other neurodivergent traits can become powerful drivers of innovation, leadership, and opportunity. Not because they make life easy… but because, when properly channeled, they give you angles and insights most people can’t even see. And yes, we talk about the guardrails too, because raw horsepower still needs a steering wheel. And if you’ve ever felt like you’re “too much,” “too intense,” or “thinking too far outside the box,” this conversation will hit home. Todd and I break down how to stop apologizing for your wiring and start using it to create results that make people say, “How the heck did you do that?” This is one of the most important conversations we’ve had on The Brian Nichols Show. Buckle up. Because once you see your quirks as tools instead of flaws, you’ll never play small again. ❤️ Order Cardio Miracle (CardioMiracle.com/TBNS) for 15% off and take a step towards better heart health and overall well-being! 📧Submit Listener Questions to brian@briannicholsshow.com to hear your questions and perspectives answered and shared each and every week!  🎙️ WATCH The Brian Nichols Show, available on YouTube & Rumble. With over 1045 episodes featuring local candidates, elected officials, economists, CEOs, and more, each show educates, enlightens, and informs. 🔗Follow Brian on social media: X.com/Twitter (https://www.briannicholsshow.com/twitter) & Facebook (https://www.briannicholsshow.com/facebook) 🔔 Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to The Brian Nichols Show for more captivating interviews and insights into common sense solutions for local problems! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when listeners ask the questions that libertarians usually avoid? Today’s episode digs straight into the tension every liberty-minded American feels: wanting freedom, wanting responsibility, wanting real-world results… and needing it all to make sense in a world that’s already been distorted by government. If you’ve ever struggled to balance principles with practicality, this episode is going to hit home. Studio Sponsor: Cardio Miracle - "Unlock the secret to a healthier heart, increased energy levels, and transform your cardiovascular fitness like never before.": CardioMiracle.com/TBNS We’re diving into three real emails from longtime listeners who aren’t asking surface-level questions. They’re wrestling with parenting under bad policy, staying healthy in a chaotic world, and trying to sell better ideas to people who don't think about politics at all. And each topic forces us into the place libertarians often avoid — real-world execution, not theoretical perfection. This one gets real. We talk about strategic voting, the difference between ideology and outcomes, how parents can build a fitness routine that actually sticks, and why most political messaging fails before it even gets started. If you’ve ever looked at the political landscape and thought, “Why aren’t liberty-leaning candidates winning when their ideas are clearly better?”, you’re going to get an answer today that you can use, not just think about. We also walk through the emotional side of persuasion — why messaging without pain points falls flat, why candidates lose the middle even when they’re right on policy, and how to speak the language of the people you’re trying to reach. Not in a cringey, code-switching way… but in a practical, sales-driven, outcome-focused frame that normal people actually relate to. If you want actionable advice — the kind you can take into parenting, fitness, politics, or even your 9-to-5 — this episode delivers. This is liberty you can apply, not liberty you argue about online. Get ready to take notes… this is a Q&A that turns into a masterclass. ❤️ Order Cardio Miracle (CardioMiracle.com/TBNS) for 15% off and take a step towards better heart health and overall well-being! 📧Submit Listener Questions to brian@briannicholsshow.com to hear your questions and perspectives answered and shared each and every week!  🎙️ WATCH The Brian Nichols Show, available on YouTube & Rumble. With over 1040 episodes featuring local candidates, elected officials, economists, CEOs, and more, each show educates, enlightens, and informs. 🔗Follow Brian on social media: X.com/Twitter (https://www.briannicholsshow.com/twitter) & Facebook (https://www.briannicholsshow.com/facebook) 🔔 Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to The Brian Nichols Show for more captivating interviews and insights into common sense solutions for local problems! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Trump losing the very people who put him in power - and what does that mean for the rest of us? If Trump was supposed to be the wrecking ball to the swamp, why are his approval numbers tanking while people are getting poorer, angrier, and more blackpilled about politics? Why are Walmart and TJ Maxx booming while your grocery bill feels like a second car payment? Why did Team Trump hype the Epstein files... then suddenly slam on the brakes? And why does it feel like no matter who wins, the same people behind the curtain still call the shots? Studio Sponsor: Cardio Miracle - "Unlock the secret to a healthier heart, increased energy levels, and transform your cardiovascular fitness like never before.": CardioMiracle.com/TBNS In this episode, Connor Vasile and I dig into the new polling that shows Trump sliding hard with voters who once saw him as the economic bodyguard against Biden style insanity. We get into why cost of living is crushing normal people, why the “inflation is slowing” talking points feel like gaslighting, and how big box “value” stores quietly tell the real story of a stressed out middle class. If you feel poorer than the headlines say you should, this one is going to hit home. From there, we walk straight into the Epstein landmine - why Thomas Massie forced the vote, what the Trump world flip flop on releasing the files really signals, and why people are done accepting “national security” and “ongoing investigation” as magic words to hide the truth. We talk foreign influence, Mossad rumors, blackmail, and why the average American has every reason not to trust the people holding the redaction pen. We also pull the lens back and ask the uncomfortable question almost nobody on the right wants to ask out loud - is Trump actually running a 90s Democrat playbook while selling it as America First? We talk covid spending, H1B visas, cheap imported labor, and why both parties keep feeding the same corporate machine while Republican and Democrat voters scream from opposite corners of the same cage. Finally, we zoom out to the bigger war behind all this: red team vs blue team tribalism, why libertarians keep getting boxed out, and what a real liberty strategy looks like in a world of communists winning big city races and “Christian nationalist” energy rising on the right. We talk Thomas Massie, Tea Party lessons, third parties vs takeover, and how a new coalition could actually change things from the bottom up if we stop playing make believe with polite old school politics. ❤️ Order Cardio Miracle (CardioMiracle.com/TBNS) for 15% off and take a step towards better heart health and overall well-being! 📧Submit Listener Questions to brian@briannicholsshow.com to hear your questions and perspectives answered and shared each and every week!  🎙️ WATCH The Brian Nichols Show, available on YouTube & Rumble. With over 1040 episodes featuring local candidates, elected officials, economists, CEOs, and more, each show educates, enlightens, and informs. 🔗Follow Brian on social media: X.com/Twitter (https://www.briannicholsshow.com/twitter) & Facebook (https://www.briannicholsshow.com/facebook) 🔔 Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to The Brian Nichols Show for more captivating interviews and insights into common sense solutions for local problems! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when U.S. foreign policy, Israel’s northern border, and Trump’s shifting base all collide at the worst possible moment? What if everything you’re seeing overseas is connected to the political earthquake brewing right here at home? And what if the bigger story isn’t Gaza at all… but the fight nobody’s talking about on Israel’s northern border? Studio Sponsor: Cardio Miracle - "Unlock the secret to a healthier heart, increased energy levels, and transform your cardiovascular fitness like never before.": CardioMiracle.com/TBNS In this episode, we dig into the mess behind Hezbollah, Lebanon, Israel, and why the U.S. keeps getting pulled into fights we never actually win. You’ll see how foreign policy, domestic frustration, and generational politics all tie together in ways the media refuses to explain. We also break down why Trump’s base is cracking, why younger voters are flipping, and how foreign entanglements are shaping the next decade of American politics whether we like it or not. This isn’t a rant. It’s a reality check. And finally, we tackle where AI, economics, culture, and political identity collide in 2025. If you’ve been feeling like the world is accelerating faster than anyone can keep up, this episode will help you make sense of the chaos and see what comes next. ❤️ Order Cardio Miracle (CardioMiracle.com/TBNS) for 15% off and take a step towards better heart health and overall well-being! 📧Submit Listener Questions to brian@briannicholsshow.com to hear your questions and perspectives answered and shared each and every week!  🎙️ WATCH The Brian Nichols Show, available on YouTube & Rumble. With over 1040 episodes featuring local candidates, elected officials, economists, CEOs, and more, each show educates, enlightens, and informs. 🔗Follow Brian on social media: X.com/Twitter (https://www.briannicholsshow.com/twitter) & Facebook (https://www.briannicholsshow.com/facebook) 🔔 Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to The Brian Nichols Show for more captivating interviews and insights into common sense solutions for local problems! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if everything you brushed off as a conspiracy… actually wasn’t? For decades, fluoride in the water has been treated like a late-night joke. Frogs, memes, Alex Jones clips, all that. But what if the joke was just a distraction? What if the real story was hiding in plain sight, and we’ve been sleepwalking through it for years? Studio Sponsor: Cardio Miracle - "Unlock the secret to a healthier heart, increased energy levels, and transform your cardiovascular fitness like never before.": CardioMiracle.com/TBNS Today’s episode digs straight into the uncomfortable stuff. Not the cartoon version, not the sanitized corporate PR version, but the real-world impacts of what happens when we hand over our health, our kids, and our trust to institutions that haven’t earned it. If you’ve ever felt like something doesn’t add up, you’re going to feel very validated today. We talk about the history the government never bothers mentioning, the way fluoride interacts with your brain, and why it became part of school and military programs long before it became “about dental health.” And yeah… we go there on the cultural issues. Because pretending the dots aren’t connected is how we got stuck in this mess in the first place. We also hit the bigger picture: how culture shifted, how kids became easier to influence, why institutions fight so hard to keep you from thinking for yourself, and why the past few years have woken up more people than the political class is comfortable admitting. This isn’t doom and gloom. It’s clarity. And at the end of the day, this episode is about one thing: taking back control of your health, your family, and your sanity in a world that’s been gaslighting you for decades. Not with fear. With facts, common sense, and the freedom to say “no more.” ❤️ Order Cardio Miracle (CardioMiracle.com/TBNS) for 15% off and take a step towards better heart health and overall well-being! 📧Submit Listener Questions to brian@briannicholsshow.com to hear your questions and perspectives answered and shared each and every week!  🎙️ WATCH The Brian Nichols Show, available on YouTube & Rumble. With over 1040 episodes featuring local candidates, elected officials, economists, CEOs, and more, each show educates, enlightens, and informs. 🔗Follow Brian on social media: X.com/Twitter (https://www.briannicholsshow.com/twitter) & Facebook (https://www.briannicholsshow.com/facebook) 🔔 Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to The Brian Nichols Show for more captivating interviews and insights into common sense solutions for local problems! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the people targeting your parents and grandparents aren’t foreign scammers… but folks who look and sound exactly like someone they trust? We don’t like talking about this stuff. It feels uncomfortable, heavy, maybe even a little depressing. But the truth is simple: if you don’t know how elders are being quietly targeted, you can’t protect them. And the people running these scams are getting smarter, faster and more convincing by the day. Studio Sponsor: Cardio Miracle - "Unlock the secret to a healthier heart, increased energy levels, and transform your cardiovascular fitness like never before.": CardioMiracle.com/TBNS In today’s episode, we pull back the curtain on the quiet epidemic of elder financial exploitation, the kind nobody wants to talk about until it’s too late. Forget the headlines about nursing-home abuse - this is the stuff that never makes the 7 p.m. news, but drains bank accounts and destroys families in silence. Rusty Reynolds, a 25-year legal veteran, shows us exactly how these scammers operate and why the system rarely goes after them. We dig into the tricks, the tactics, the psychology and the tech - from spoofed phone calls to AI-generated voices that sound almost exactly like your loved one. And we dig into the real answer: relationships. Time. Trust. The stuff your government can’t fix but your family can. This is practical, real-world protection, not more “theory world” nonsense. If you’ve got aging parents, grandparents or even older friends, this is an episode you literally cannot afford to skip. Because the question isn’t if scammers will target them… but whether you’ll recognize the signs before the damage is done. ❤️ Order Cardio Miracle (CardioMiracle.com/TBNS) for 15% off and take a step towards better heart health and overall well-being! 📧Submit Listener Questions to brian@briannicholsshow.com to hear your questions and perspectives answered and shared each and every week!  🎙️ WATCH The Brian Nichols Show, available on YouTube & Rumble. With over 1040 episodes featuring local candidates, elected officials, economists, CEOs, and more, each show educates, enlightens, and informs. 🔗Follow Brian on social media: X.com/Twitter (https://www.briannicholsshow.com/twitter) & Facebook (https://www.briannicholsshow.com/facebook) 🔔 Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to The Brian Nichols Show for more captivating interviews and insights into common sense solutions for local problems! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is America’s fight for “fair trade” actually costing us global trust? In today’s episode, we dig deep into how tariffs, trade wars, and unpredictable foreign policy are shaking America’s reputation as a reliable global leader — and whether the “America First” mindset is helping or hurting us long-term. Studio Sponsor: Cardio Miracle - "Unlock the secret to a healthier heart, increased energy levels, and transform your cardiovascular fitness like never before.": CardioMiracle.com/TBNS I’m joined by Hungarian free-market advocate Máté Hajba from the Free Market Foundation, and together we unpack how Trump’s tariffs have changed global economics — not just for corporations and countries, but for everyday working-class people who feel left behind by globalization. We talk about the real-world ripple effects of tariffs: how businesses can’t plan, how allies lose confidence, and how uncertainty kills investment. But we also get into the emotional side — why so many Americans want disruption, even if it comes with chaos. Because after decades of being told “this is just how it works,” people are done being ignored. This isn’t a left-versus-right argument. It’s a deeper look at how trust — between governments, allies, and citizens — has broken down across the board. From trade wars to COVID lies to collapsing faith in institutions, we explore how that mistrust is shaping the future of global politics and America’s place in it. If you’ve ever wondered why people are turning inward, why “America Only” is replacing “America First,” or why the rest of the world doesn’t know how to respond — this episode connects the dots. Watch to the end for a reality check on how we can rebuild trust without giving up strength. ❤️ Order Cardio Miracle (CardioMiracle.com/TBNS) for 15% off and take a step towards better heart health and overall well-being! 📧Submit Listener Questions to brian@briannicholsshow.com to hear your questions and perspectives answered and shared each and every week!  🎙️ WATCH The Brian Nichols Show, available on YouTube & Rumble. With over 1035 episodes featuring local candidates, elected officials, economists, CEOs, and more, each show educates, enlightens, and informs. 🔗Follow Brian on social media: X.com/Twitter (https://www.briannicholsshow.com/twitter) & Facebook (https://www.briannicholsshow.com/facebook) 🔔 Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to The Brian Nichols Show for more captivating interviews and insights into common sense solutions for local problems! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when a millennial dad, lawyer, and Christian decides he’s had enough of career politicians? In this episode, I sit down with Daniel Betts — a Texas attorney and father of three — who’s running for Congress to restore faith, family, and freedom to D.C. We talk about what it really means to put America First, why states’ rights still matter, and how Texans can lead by example instead of walking away from the Union. Studio Sponsor: Cardio Miracle - "Unlock the secret to a healthier heart, increased energy levels, and transform your cardiovascular fitness like never before.": CardioMiracle.com/TBNS Betts shares his remarkable journey from organic chemist to criminal defense attorney to congressional candidate. He opens up about what drove him to run, how faith guides his campaign, and why he believes political courage begins with listening to ordinary people — not donors or bureaucrats. We dive deep into what “America First” actually means: smaller federal power, strong borders, free trade (not fake trade), and a return to liberty through personal responsibility. Daniel also pulls no punches when it comes to the Republican establishment — calling for less nanny-state conservatism and more constitutional common sense. We also talk about generational change — how millennials and Gen Z can rise up to fix what decades of boomers broke. Daniel lays out how younger conservatives can take leadership roles with both humility and competence, proving that moral conviction and modern thinking can coexist. If you’re tired of platitudes, phony promises, and politics-as-usual, this episode will remind you why servant leadership still matters — and why the fight for freedom starts at home. ❤️ Order Cardio Miracle (CardioMiracle.com/TBNS) for 15% off and take a step towards better heart health and overall well-being! 📧Submit Listener Questions to brian@briannicholsshow.com to hear your questions and perspectives answered and shared each and every week!  🎙️ WATCH The Brian Nichols Show, available on YouTube & Rumble. With over 1035 episodes featuring local candidates, elected officials, economists, CEOs, and more, each show educates, enlightens, and informs. 🔗Follow Brian on social media: X.com/Twitter (https://www.briannicholsshow.com/twitter) & Facebook (https://www.briannicholsshow.com/facebook) 🔔 Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to The Brian Nichols Show for more captivating interviews and insights into common sense solutions for local problems! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you sabotaging your own success without even realizing it? What if the biggest obstacle between you and your goals isn’t the economy, your boss, or your circumstances—but the junk inside your own head? In this episode, we dive deep into the mental roadblocks holding millions back from financial freedom, better health, and peace of mind. Studio Sponsor: Cardio Miracle - "Unlock the secret to a healthier heart, increased energy levels, and transform your cardiovascular fitness like never before.": CardioMiracle.com/TBNS Dr. Noah St. John joins me to unpack the “head trash” that clogs your mindset and keeps you stuck. We talk about procrastination, fear, and how to stop wasting your most valuable resource—time. You’ll learn his Freedom Lifestyle Formula that helps people win back hours of their life, build better relationships, and actually enjoy the money they make. We explore how negative thinking becomes a habit, how to replace it with clarity and purpose, and why success always starts between your ears. If you’ve ever said, “I know what I should do—but I just don’t do it,” this episode is going to hit home. Dr. St. John breaks down how entrepreneurs, salespeople, and everyday achievers can get out of their own way and finally execute on the goals they keep putting off. He shares real client stories—like the one who turned $100K in coaching into $1.8 million—and explains how the right mindset can create time freedom, energy, and balance that actually lasts. This isn’t just another motivational pep talk—it’s a blueprint to clear out your “brain junk,” reclaim your focus, and take your next big leap forward. ❤️ Order Cardio Miracle (CardioMiracle.com/TBNS) for 15% off and take a step towards better heart health and overall well-being! 📧Submit Listener Questions to brian@briannicholsshow.com to hear your questions and perspectives answered and shared each and every week!  🎙️ WATCH The Brian Nichols Show, available on YouTube & Rumble. With over 1035 episodes featuring local candidates, elected officials, economists, CEOs, and more, each show educates, enlightens, and informs. 🔗Follow Brian on social media: X.com/Twitter (https://www.briannicholsshow.com/twitter) & Facebook (https://www.briannicholsshow.com/facebook) 🔔 Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to The Brian Nichols Show for more captivating interviews and insights into common sense solutions for local problems! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are Gen Z women really walking away from the Left — and embracing faith, family, and freedom instead? In today’s episode, Brian sits down with writer and commentator Anna Mays, who’s challenging the narrative that Gen Z is the most progressive generation in American history. Her RealClearPolitics article argues that many young women are quietly rejecting the “girlboss” lifestyle and rediscovering traditional values — but they just don’t want to say it out loud yet. Studio Sponsor: Cardio Miracle - "Unlock the secret to a healthier heart, increased energy levels, and transform your cardiovascular fitness like never before.": CardioMiracle.com/TBNS From feminism’s radical drift to the rise of “lifestyle conservatism,” this conversation digs deep into the growing disillusionment among Gen Z women who were promised empowerment but found emptiness. Anna breaks down why modern feminism has become less about equality and more about rejecting femininity itself — and how that’s creating a backlash rooted in faith, family, and modesty. Brian and Anna also explore the ripple effects of hookup culture, OnlyFans, and the loneliness epidemic that’s driving young women back toward marriage, motherhood, and community. Are we seeing the beginning of a moral revival — or just a passing trend dressed in conservative aesthetics? And finally, they tackle the million-dollar question: What happens next? Can America rebuild its moral and cultural foundation without government intervention? Or will the pendulum swing too far the other way? Don’t miss this white-pill conversation about faith, family, and the next generation of women rediscovering what freedom really means. ❤️ Order Cardio Miracle (CardioMiracle.com/TBNS) for 15% off and take a step towards better heart health and overall well-being! 📧Submit Listener Questions to brian@briannicholsshow.com to hear your questions and perspectives answered and shared each and every week!  🎙️ WATCH The Brian Nichols Show, available on YouTube & Rumble. With over 1035 episodes featuring local candidates, elected officials, economists, CEOs, and more, each show educates, enlightens, and informs. 🔗Follow Brian on social media: X.com/Twitter (https://www.briannicholsshow.com/twitter) & Facebook (https://www.briannicholsshow.com/facebook) 🔔 Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to The Brian Nichols Show for more captivating interviews and insights into common sense solutions for local problems! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is medieval antisemitism making a comeback inside the modern church? It’s a question few are asking – and even fewer are brave enough to explore. In this thought-provoking episode of The Brian Nichols Show, we go deep into a topic that connects history, religion, and today’s culture in ways that might surprise you. Why are ancient prejudices resurfacing in some Christian circles – and how did they ever start in the first place? Studio Sponsor: Cardio Miracle - "Unlock the secret to a healthier heart, increased energy levels, and transform your cardiovascular fitness like never before.": CardioMiracle.com/TBNS Brian sits down with Chloe Sparwath, Congressional Affairs Coordinator for the Israel Allies Foundation, to unpack her powerful article from Real Clear Religion about the reemergence of antisemitic sentiment within parts of the church. From medieval myths about “Christ killers” to modern-day conspiracy theories spreading on social media, Chloe reveals the historical roots – and modern consequences – of this dangerous pattern. This conversation cuts through surface-level talking points and asks hard questions about what’s driving the new wave of hate. Is it politics? Theology? Or something darker, tied to ignorance and fear? And how do we separate legitimate policy criticism from outright antisemitism? Together, Brian and Chloe explore how misinformation spreads through online influencers, how old lies are reborn as “new ideas,” and what it means for Christian and Jewish relations in an already divided world. This episode doesn’t lecture – it challenges listeners to think critically, seek truth, and recognize how easily moral decay can sneak back into sacred spaces. If you care about faith, freedom, and the truth, this is an episode you can’t afford to skip. Watch now, join the conversation, and help push back against hatred disguised as conviction. ❤️ Order Cardio Miracle (CardioMiracle.com/TBNS) for 15% off and take a step towards better heart health and overall well-being! 📧Submit Listener Questions to brian@briannicholsshow.com to hear your questions and perspectives answered and shared each and every week!  🎙️ WATCH The Brian Nichols Show, available on YouTube & Rumble. With over 1035 episodes featuring local candidates, elected officials, economists, CEOs, and more, each show educates, enlightens, and informs. 🔗Follow Brian on social media: X.com/Twitter (https://www.briannicholsshow.com/twitter) & Facebook (https://www.briannicholsshow.com/facebook) 🔔 Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to The Brian Nichols Show for more captivating interviews and insights into common sense solutions for local problems! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will Gen Z wake up before it’s too late? Everyone’s talking about climate change, clean energy, and saving the planet — but almost nobody’s asking the hard question: What happens when Gen Z tries to build a future without fossil fuels? In this episode, Brian Nichols dives straight into the uncomfortable truth: our modern world — from your iPhone to AI — still runs on oil, gas, and coal. So what happens when an entire generation wants to pull the plug? Studio Sponsor: Cardio Miracle - "Unlock the secret to a healthier heart, increased energy levels, and transform your cardiovascular fitness like never before.": CardioMiracle.com/TBNS This conversation with Alex Rosado cuts through the emotion and gets to the facts. How much does fossil fuel production actually fund America’s schools, jobs, and state economies? What would really happen if we phased it all out tomorrow? And why are so many young people buying into a fantasy that could collapse our economy overnight? Brian and Alex unpack the data behind Gen Z’s growing energy disconnect — exposing the real costs of an anti-fossil-fuel mindset. From college endowments to government funding, fossil fuels fuel everything. They also explore how nuclear power could bridge the gap and give America a shot at a cleaner but realistic future. This episode doesn’t just challenge Gen Z — it challenges everyone who’s been sold the illusion that “green” means “free.” Because without fossil fuels (or nuclear power), the lights literally go out. And as AI ramps up global energy demand, America’s refusal to expand its energy portfolio could hand China a permanent upper hand. If you care about America’s future — or just want to understand how energy, economy, and freedom are connected — this is an episode you can’t skip. Strap in, because this conversation might just change the way you see the entire climate debate. ❤️ Order Cardio Miracle (CardioMiracle.com/TBNS) for 15% off and take a step towards better heart health and overall well-being! 📧Submit Listener Questions to brian@briannicholsshow.com to hear your questions and perspectives answered and shared each and every week!  🎙️ WATCH The Brian Nichols Show, available on YouTube & Rumble. With over 1030 episodes featuring local candidates, elected officials, economists, CEOs, and more, each show educates, enlightens, and informs. 🔗Follow Brian on social media: X.com/Twitter (https://www.briannicholsshow.com/twitter) & Facebook (https://www.briannicholsshow.com/facebook) 🔔 Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to The Brian Nichols Show for more captivating interviews and insights into common sense solutions for local problems! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are libertarians their own worst enemy? What if the reason liberty hasn’t won isn’t because the ideas are bad—but because the messengers keep getting it wrong? In this explosive solo episode, Brian Nichols pulls back the curtain on the real reason the liberty movement has stalled… and what he’s doing differently to finally make it win. Studio Sponsor: Cardio Miracle - "Unlock the secret to a healthier heart, increased energy levels, and transform your cardiovascular fitness like never before.": CardioMiracle.com/TBNS From immigration and family values to messaging and political strategy, Brian exposes the biggest blind spots holding libertarians back. He shares where he personally breaks from the typical libertarian mold—and why that matters if we ever want to reach normal Americans. This episode isn’t just a critique… it’s a blueprint for liberty that actually works in the real world. You’ll hear bold arguments on why open borders fail, why moral decay undermines freedom, and why yelling “taxation is theft” won’t pay the bills. Brian gets brutally honest about why slogans don’t sell—and why libertarians must meet people where they are. This isn’t about selling out—it’s about selling smarter. He dives deep into the need for law and order, the role of personal responsibility, and why the movement must stop preaching and start problem-solving. If you’re tired of losing elections, scaring off normies, and living in a libertarian echo chamber… this is your wake-up call. Whether you’re a frustrated libertarian, a curious conservative, or just someone tired of the broken two-party system—this episode is packed with fresh takes, real-world solutions, and a challenge to rethink what the liberty movement can (and should) be. Hit play. Your future free self is counting on it. ❤️ Order Cardio Miracle (CardioMiracle.com/TBNS) for 15% off and take a step towards better heart health and overall well-being! 📧Submit Listener Questions to brian@briannicholsshow.com to hear your questions and perspectives answered and shared each and every week!  🎙️ WATCH The Brian Nichols Show, available on YouTube & Rumble. With over 1030 episodes featuring local candidates, elected officials, economists, CEOs, and more, each show educates, enlightens, and informs. 🔗Follow Brian on social media: X.com/Twitter (https://www.briannicholsshow.com/twitter) & Facebook (https://www.briannicholsshow.com/facebook) 🔔 Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to The Brian Nichols Show for more captivating interviews and insights into common sense solutions for local problems! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when doctors stop healing and start judging? Imagine walking into a hospital with your sick child and being told, “Sorry, you didn’t comply — no treatment.” It sounds dystopian, but this terrifying “comply or die” mindset is quietly creeping into modern healthcare. In this episode, we expose how politics, moral grandstanding, and cancel culture are rewriting the Hippocratic Oath. Studio Sponsor: Cardio Miracle - "Unlock the secret to a healthier heart, increased energy levels, and transform your cardiovascular fitness like never before.": CardioMiracle.com/TBNS Medicine used to be about one simple principle: care for the person in front of you. But now? Some healthcare professionals openly admit they’re “out of compassion” for patients who think differently, vote differently, or reject certain treatments. This isn’t medicine — it’s moral policing with a stethoscope. We dive deep into the stories that prove it — from doctors refusing patients over vaccine status to hospitals debating ICU priority based on compliance. Brian connects the dots between compassion fatigue, political tribalism, and the erosion of trust that’s leaving millions afraid to even see a doctor. But this isn’t just about COVID. It’s about where this thinking leads next — because once care becomes conditional, no one is safe. Today it’s the unvaccinated. Tomorrow it could be your lifestyle, your politics, or your faith. The line keeps moving, and it’s time to say enough. By the end of this episode, you’ll see exactly how we got here — and how we can fix it. From restoring medical ethics to defending the right to care for everyone, this conversation isn’t just about saving patients… it’s about saving the soul of healthcare itself. ❤️ Order Cardio Miracle (CardioMiracle.com/TBNS) for 15% off and take a step towards better heart health and overall well-being! 📧Submit Listener Questions to brian@briannicholsshow.com to hear your questions and perspectives answered and shared each and every week!  🎙️ WATCH The Brian Nichols Show, available on YouTube & Rumble. With over 1030 episodes featuring local candidates, elected officials, economists, CEOs, and more, each show educates, enlightens, and informs. 🔗Follow Brian on social media: X.com/Twitter (https://www.briannicholsshow.com/twitter) & Facebook (https://www.briannicholsshow.com/facebook) 🔔 Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to The Brian Nichols Show for more captivating interviews and insights into common sense solutions for local problems! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices