The Political Orphans

Nico Lagan is an independent reporter, podcaster, political commentator, men’s rights advocate, and social media strategist, hosting The Political Orphans, The Conservative Corner, and Unwoken with Nico Lagan. With over 200,000 followers and millions of monthly views, Nico’s bold takes have earned him features on Times Square billboards, TV, radio, and platforms like Sean Kelly’s Digital Hour, Jubilee Media’s Common Ground, and The Enemies Project.

A former sales engineer in telecommunications for over a decade, Nico left corporate life during the COVID-19 pandemic after refusing to get vaccinated. Relocating to the woods for two years and a half year, then travel the U.S. and Mexico with his wife and rescue German Shepherd, covering 20,000 miles across 30 states in their RV to now raisin in newborn son.

Nico’s journey is one of redemption. After his father left at 14, he dropped out of high school, battled addiction, and dealt drugs. In his 20s, he got clean, returned to school, and built a successful career. Overcoming childhood bullying, Nico found confidence in the gym and became a North American Amateur Muay Thai champion under TBA-SA.

Today, Nico is dedicated to fostering civil discourse between the political left and right, challenging cultural narratives, and championing personal responsibility as a leader for his son and community.