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For over 50 years, the U.S. government has massively expanded spending on education, healthcare, and welfare—promising to improve American lives. But has this surge in government funding actually made Americans smarter, healthier, or more prosperous? In this PragerU 5-Minute Video, Stanford finance professor and Hoover Institution Senior Fellow Joshua Rauh breaks down why more government spending often leads to inefficiency, waste, and dependency. Discover the unintended consequences of big government and why real solutions come from freedom, accountability, and market-driven reform. This video was made possible by a generous gift from The Peter & Judy Copses Foundation. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is diversity really our greatest strength? In this PragerU 5-Minute Video, Konstantin Kisin—British satirist and co-host of the Triggernometry podcast—examines the consequences of mass immigration and multiculturalism in Western Europe. Over the past decade, Europe has faced rising social tensions due to large-scale immigration from Muslim-majority countries in the Middle East and Africa. Kisin explores whether diversity and inclusion are always beneficial—or if they sometimes undermine national identity, cultural cohesion, and public safety. Discover the hard truths behind Europe’s immigration crisis. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lyndon B. Johnson’s War on Poverty led to the creation of hundreds of government social programs—but who would run them, and how would they work? In this PragerU 5-Minute Video, bestselling author and historian Amity Shlaes examines the flawed logic and poor planning behind LBJ’s Great Society. Despite noble intentions, the federal government expanded without a clear roadmap, creating costly, inefficient bureaucracies that persist today. Discover why the War on Poverty failed and what it reveals about big government and effective reform. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lyndon B. Johnson launched the “War on Poverty” at home, but it was the Vietnam War that came to define his presidency and the turbulent 1960s. In this PragerU 5-Minute Video, historian Bill Whittle explores how LBJ’s domestic ambitions were overshadowed by the escalating conflict in Southeast Asia. Discover how Vietnam reshaped Johnson’s legacy, divided a nation, and changed the course of American history—politically, culturally, and militarily. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you think Mao Zedong’s Cultural Revolution is a thing of the past, think again. In this PragerU 5-Minute Video, author and political commentator James Lindsay draws striking parallels between Mao’s 20th-century takeover of China and the rise of woke ideology in America today. Lindsay reveals how tactics like thought reform, public shaming, and ideological conformity are being repackaged in the modern West under the guise of social justice. Discover the chilling similarities and why understanding history is crucial to preserving freedom and resisting cultural totalitarianism in the U.S.. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former UK Member of Parliament Douglas Carswell believes the front line for liberty has shifted to the United States—especially the American South. That’s why he moved his family 4,000 miles from Britain to Mississippi. In this PragerU 5-Minute Video, Carswell shares why he sees America as the last, best hope for freedom and opportunity in the modern world. Discover why this British politician believes states like Mississippi are leading the fight for individual rights, limited government, and constitutional values. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you work to live, or live to work? Most people today say they work to live—but that mindset may be flawed. In this PragerU 5-Minute Video, David Bahnsen, author of Full Time: Work and the Meaning of Life, explores why viewing work as merely a means to an end diminishes human purpose. Drawing on biblical and economic insights, Bahnsen explains how meaningful work enriches the soul, fosters personal growth, and honors the dignity of labor. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The incidence of gender dysphoria has skyrocketed 5,000% over the past decade, raising serious medical and ethical questions. In this PragerU 5-Minute Video, Dr. Miriam Grossman explores why major U.S. medical organizations like the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry continue to endorse gender-affirming care, even as a landmark French report warns it could become “one of the greatest ethical scandals in the history of medicine.” Discover the controversy behind youth gender transitions, the medical establishment’s role, and what this debate means for the future of healthcare and children’s well-being. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Konstantin Kisin grew up in the Soviet Union—a so-called progressive paradise where childcare, healthcare, and higher education were all free, and society claimed to be free of racial, religious, and class conflict. But the reality behind this utopia was far different. In this PragerU 5-Minute Video, Kisin, now a British comedian and host of the Triggernometry podcast, explains why he ultimately rejected the promises of socialism and left the system behind. Discover what life under state-controlled equality really looks like—and why true freedom, opportunity, and prosperity can only thrive under capitalism and individual liberty. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Experimenting with pills has never been more dangerous—because today’s drug supply is more lethal than ever. In this PragerU 5-Minute Video, James Fishback, founder of NEO: The New Drug Talk, exposes the deadly realities of modern drug use and the rise of fentanyl-laced pills. Fishback shares urgent insights on why teens and young adults are at greater risk than ever before, and how misinformation, peer pressure, and easy access are fueling a national crisis. Learn what every parent, student, and educator needs to know to stay informed and stay safe in today’s high-risk drug environment. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two thousand years after their exile and just three years after the Holocaust, the Jewish people saw the rebirth of their nation with the establishment of modern Israel by the United Nations. But having international recognition was only part of the battle—defending their land was the true test. In this PragerU 5-Minute Video, renowned historian Michael Oren recounts the dramatic story of Israel’s War of Independence, the fierce battles that followed, and how the fledgling Jewish state secured its survival. Discover the origins of Israel’s modern founding and the fight to turn a historic homeland into a lasting reality. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After years of relentless terrorist attacks from its northern neighbor, Israel launched a military campaign into Lebanon—sparking a conflict whose ending no one could predict. In this PragerU 5-Minute Video, renowned historian and former Israeli ambassador Michael Oren unpacks the origins, complexities, and consequences of Israel’s war in Lebanon. Discover how this pivotal moment in Middle East history reveals the unpredictable nature of modern warfare, the challenges of counterterrorism, and the high cost of defending national security in a volatile region. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After their defeat in Israel’s 1948 War of Independence, Arab nations sought revenge—but another war seemed unlikely until Egypt partnered with the Soviet Union to build a powerful arsenal of modern weapons. In this PragerU 5-Minute Video, renowned historian Michael Oren explores how Cold War alliances, rising tensions, and military buildup in the Middle East set the stage for a major conflict. Discover how regional animosities and global politics collided to ignite one of the most pivotal wars in Israeli and Middle Eastern history. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In June 1967, the young state of Israel—fewer than 20 years old—found itself completely surrounded by the armies of Egypt, Jordan, Iraq, and Syria. Facing an existential threat, Israel had to decide: wait for the inevitable attack or launch a preemptive strike? In this PragerU 5-Minute Video, renowned historian Michael Oren tells the remarkable story of the Six-Day War—how Israel’s bold decision not only ensured its survival but stunned the world and reshaped the Middle East. Discover the strategy, stakes, and lasting impact of one of the most consequential conflicts in modern history. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Yom Kippur 1973, Israel was blindsided by a massive surprise attack from Egypt and Syria—seeking revenge for their defeat in the Six-Day War. In this PragerU 5-Minute Video, renowned historian Michael Oren recounts how the Jewish state faced an existential threat on its holiest day, and how its response shaped the military and political landscape of the Middle East for the next 50 years. Discover the high-stakes decisions, battlefield heroism, and lasting global impact of the Yom Kippur War in one of history’s most dramatic military turnarounds. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Critical Theory is essential to understanding the modern left’s worldview—shaping conversations around race, colonialism, feminism, and more. In this PragerU 5-Minute Video, author and political commentator James Lindsay explains the roots of Critical Theory, how it’s been applied to dismantle Western values, and where it’s headed next. From academia to activism, Lindsay exposes the ideological playbook behind the left’s cultural strategy and reveals what’s coming in the next wave of social transformation. Discover how Critical Theory continues to reshape politics, identity, and power in America. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With his movie star looks and beautiful young family, John F. Kennedy was the picture-perfect president of the television era. But some critics said he was too young and inexperienced to be president in a dangerous Cold War world. Were they right? Larry Elder recounts the remarkable political ascent of JFK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With John F. Kennedy as president, America entered an era of hope, economic growth, civil rights progress, and a bold vision to land a man on the moon. But JFK’s promising leadership was cut short by tragedy. In this PragerU 5-Minute Video, author and political commentator Larry Elder explores the life, presidency, and enduring legacy of John F. Kennedy. Discover how JFK inspired a generation, reshaped American politics, and left a lasting mark on the nation’s pursuit of freedom, equality, and global leadership. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are toys racist? David Johson had never thought about it when he landed his dream job at a major toy company. Then he encountered DEI, and everything changed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the decades following the death of Mao Zedong, China enjoyed relative economic freedom and unprecedented growth. But under Xi Jinping, Mao-like government control has made a comeback, weakening China’s economy. Helen Raleigh explains how socialism is once again failing China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

American patriotism is fading, and in some places, vanishing altogether. Douglas Carswell, a former member of the British Parliament who now lives in the US, explains why patriotism is so important to the American experiment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the Korean War intensified, war-weary Americans turned to a new leader, General Dwight D. Eisenhower, the hero of World War II, to bring them peace. “Ike,” as he was known to everyone, didn’t disappoint them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 1950s are widely regarded as a period of undisputed American greatness. The United States dominated the world in almost every respect, from science to culture, from John Wayne westerns to commercial aviation. What was Dwight Eisenhower’s role in this decade of prosperity? John Yoo, Professor of Law at the University of California, Berkeley, has the answer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What benefits the world economy more: government-imposed trade regulations or the free exchange of ideas and commerce? For Daniel Hannan, president of the Institute for Free Trade, freedom always wins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A few short years ago, Brazil was a vibrant democracy. Today, following a highly disputed election, it looks much different. Paulo Figueiredo, popular Brazilian media commentator, sees some disturbing parallels between his home country and America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You will inevitably face difficult challenges in your life: personal, professional, even spiritual. How will you deal with them? Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, Clarence Thomas, offers some pertinent advice in PragerU’s 2024 commencement address. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Harry Truman led America to victory in World War II, but a new challenge was looming: the spread of communism across the globe. Would America’s 33rd president retreat into isolation, or fight the new threat head-on? Elizabeth Spalding, senior fellow at Pepperdine University School of Public Policy, describes his decision and what it cost him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Harry Truman suddenly became president, World War II was reaching its climax. He was soon confronted with one of the biggest decisions any president would ever have to make. Elizabeth Spalding, senior fellow at Pepperdine University School of Public Policy, tells the story of America’s pivotal 33rd president. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Todd Bensman has spent the last 20 years dealing with the issue of immigration. He’d pretty much seen it all—that is, until policy changes in 2021 launched an unparalleled crisis on America’s borders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Activists suggest that all “colonized” land should be returned to the previous owners. Is it really that simple? Michael Knowles has thoughts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is climate change an existential crisis? Judith Curry, former Chair of the School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at the Georgia Institute of Technology, has spent her career studying this question. Her answer might surprise you. Take the pledge to stop climate misinformation and get the facts with a free PDF e-book of scripts from our climate videos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should we judge people by the color of their skin or by their actions? The answer to this question was once obvious. Not anymore. Andre Archie, professor of philosophy at Colorado State University, explains why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As America’s 28th president, Woodrow Wilson greatly expanded the size and scope of the federal government. How did he do it, and why? RJ Pestritto, professor of politics at Hillsdale College, answers this important question. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In his first term as president, Woodrow Wilson sought to transform America. In his second term, he sought to transform the world. RJ Pestritto, professor of politics at Hillsdale College, describes how this once-obscure academic became one of America’s most influential presidents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Science journalist and nutrition author Max Lugavere knows how to fix our badly broken healthcare system. His plan is simple and practical. He elaborates in this eye-opening video. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Growing up in Bahrain, Fatema Al Harbi was taught that Jews hated her because she’s Muslim, and in turn, she should hate them because they’re Jews. What changed her mind? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If China were to invade Taiwan—an island democracy in the South China Sea—would it be in America’s national interest to defend it? China scholar Helen Raleigh weighs in on this critically important question. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is the only economic system that values freedom, lifts people out of poverty, disdains distinctions of race and creed, and draws us into productive networks of mutual dependency? Hint: it’s not a system of ever-increasing government control. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No one has a monopoly on truth. That’s why we need open, uncensored discussion and debate. Why, then, are the government and Big Tech platforms suppressing what we can read, see, and hear? Philip Hamburger, Professor of Law at Columbia University, sheds light on this alarming trend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The time had come for America to take its place among the great nations of the world. There was no better man to lead this charge than Theodore Roosevelt. Wilfred McClay, professor of history at Hillsdale College, chronicles the complex career of America’s 26th president. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Was there ever a more bold and brash character to occupy the White House than Theodore Roosevelt? Wilfred McClay, professor of history at Hillsdale College, tells the story of how this politician, cowboy, and war hero came to capture the American imagination. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

William Howard Taft served as both the President of the United States and the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court — the only man to ever do so. Richard Lim, host of the This American President podcast, recounts the unique career of America’s 27th president. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As much as anyone, William McKinley laid the foundation for US dominance in the 20th century. Why, then, is America’s 25th president given such little credit for his accomplishments? Jason R. Edwards, professor of history at Grove City College, sets the record straight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You need wisdom to navigate the challenges and complexities of life. But how do you get it? Owen Anderson, professor of philosophy at Arizona State University, suggests the perfect place to start. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After being valedictorian of his high school class and the winner of merit scholarships, Xaviaer DuRousseau was accepted to a top university. But all it took was one comment from a fellow student about affirmative action to make him doubt his real worth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How could one president accomplish so much in such a short amount of time and not be reelected to a second term? Louis Picone, author of The President Is Dead!, explains the brief yet impactful presidency of Benjamin Harrison. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can a president who lost reelection return to the White House for a nonconsecutive term? One man did just that. Wilfred McClay, professor of history at Hillsdale College, shares the remarkable life and career of Grover Cleveland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chester Alan Arthur loved being vice president: parties galore, and no responsibilities. But after the death of James Garfield, Arthur had to face the music. How did he react? Daily Wire Host Michael Knowles tells Arthur’s unique story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Garfield, the 20th President of the United States, had all the makings of a great president. So why didn’t he become one? Louis Picone, author of The President Is Dead!, answers this tragic question. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

During WWII, the Nazi regime, headed by Adolf Hitler, set out to exterminate every living Jew. They murdered 6 million. Why did they do it? How did they do it? And why do so many young people know so little about it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices