Today’s guest is Nico Lagan — an independent reporter, political commentator, podcaster, men’s rights advocate, and social media strategist whose bold commentary has made him one of the most outspoken and recognizable voices inmodern political discourse.
Nico hosts The Political Orphans, The Conservative Corner, and Unwoken with Nico Lagan, where he challenges cultural narratives, bridges political divides, and sparks conversations many are too afraid to have. His content reaches 200,000+ followers and generates millions of monthly views,earning him features on Times Square billboards, national TV and radio, and appearances on platforms like Jubilee’s Common Ground, Sean Kelly’s Digital Hour, and The Enemies Project.
But behind the commentary is a powerful story of redemption and reinvention.
🔥 About Nico Lagan
Nico’s life could’ve gone in a very different direction.
After his father left when he was 14, Nico dropped out of high school, battled addiction, and became involved in dealing drugs. In his 20s, he turned it all around—getting sober, returning to school, and eventually building a lucrativecareer as a sales engineer in telecommunications.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Nico walked away from corporate life after refusing to get vaccinated. What followed was a radical reinvention:
• Two and a half years living in the woods
• Traveling the U.S. and Mexico in an RV
• Covering 20,000 miles across 30 states
• And now raising his newborn son with his wife and rescue German Shepherd
Along the way, Nico also discovered confidence and resilience through martial arts, becoming a North American Amateur Muay Thai champion (TBA-SA).
🧠 What Nico Stands For
Today, Nico is committed to:
✔️ Fighting for men’s rights and healthy masculinity
✔️ Challenging mainstream political and cultural narratives
✔️ Encouraging personal responsibility and discipline
✔️ Creating civil conversations between the political left and right
✔️ Raising the next generation with courage, clarity, and conviction
His perspective blends lived experience, street smarts, spiritual maturity, andcultural analysis.
🎯 What We’ll Discuss in This Episode
• How childhood trauma shaped (but didn’t define) his path
• The redemptive turning points that changed his life
• What living in the woods taught him about sovereignty and simplicity
• Why he believes civil discourse is the only way forward
• The role of men in today’s world — and what is being lost
• How traveling the U.S. shaped his political worldview
• What it means to raise a son in an era of ideological warfare
• The responsibility of creators in the age of misinformation
This is a conversation for anyone who values honesty, accountability, and the courage to question everything.
🔗 Connect With Nico Lagan
🌐 Website: https://nicolagan.com/
🎙️ Podcasts: Political Orphans, TheConservative Corner, Unwoken with Nico Lagan
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