Real Talk with Marissa Streit | PragerU

In this very special interview, PragerU Co-Founder Dennis Prager speaks with PragerU CEO Marissa Streit on camera for the first time since his spinal cord injury in November 2024. Dennis speaks frankly about his current condition, why he’s still happy, and what he believes about God, justice, and the afterlife. Dennis also discusses Charlie Kirk’s legacy (including Charlie’s book dedication to Dennis and his commitment to Shabbat), free speech vs. “hate speech,” the confusion around antisemitism, transgender violence and America’s moral crisis. Finally, Dennis shares the big ideas in his forthcoming book, If There Is No God… The Battle Over Who Defines Good and Evil. Follow Marissa on social: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ https://x.com/marissastreit https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/ Follow Dennis Prager: https://x.com/DennisPrager https://www.instagram.com/thedennisprager/# Chapters: 00:00 Dennis Prager’s First Public Appearance Since His Injury 02:00 “Thrilled To Be Alive”: Happiness, Luck, And Suffering 05:40 Pain, The Mind, And Staying Sharp 10:45 What Dennis Has Been Watching (And Why Charlie Kirk Stood Out) 16:05 Charlie’s Visits, Shabbat—And Dedicating His Last Book To Dennis 21:50 Grief, Denial, And Vivid Dreams Of Moving Again 25:40 Afterlife, Justice, And Sanity 28:55 Sabbath Conversations With Charlie: Morality Over Politics 33:40 Slander, Nazism Accusations, And The Danger Of Libels 38:10 Antisemitism Confusion: “There’s No Such Thing As ‘The Jews’” 44:30 Free Speech Vs. “Hate Speech” After Charlie’s Murder 49:55 What Charlie Died Speaking About: The Transgender Debate 56:40 Truth, Labels, And Why Disagreement Is Called “Hate” 1:01:30 Is America Reviving Spiritually—Or Unraveling? 1:08:00 Islam & The West; Immigration And Values 1:12:50 Courage, Judeo-Christian Values, And Dennis’s New Book Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PragerU CEO Marissa Streit sits down with Pastor Jack Hibbs to process the nation’s response to the murder of Charlie Kirk—and what it means for the Church. They talk candidly about grief, rising hostility toward people of faith, and how believers can turn heartbreak into prayer, unity, and courage. Pastor Hibbs also examines replacement theology—its roots and how it’s leveraged by political movements, including political Islam—and warns against those who would exploit this moment. Through it all, he reminds us that truth endures and that God can use even tragedy to awaken hearts and nations. Follow Marissa on social: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ https://x.com/marissastreit https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/ Follow Pastor Jack Hibbs https://x.com/RealJackHibbs https://www.instagram.com/realjackhibbs Chapters: 00:00 Opening: Mourning Charlie Kirk with Faith, Not Fear 02:00 Why We Must Live Like There’s No Tomorrow 04:30 Assassination, Martyrdom, and a Life Without Compromise 07:30 Would Charlie Have Been “Normal” Among the Founders? 09:30 Erica Kirk’s Strength and the Lost Courage of Young People 11:00 Revival or Just a Panic? How to Tell the Difference 14:00 What Real Revival Looks Like in History and Today 18:00 The Mission Charlie Gave Young People 22:00 Truth vs. Manufactured Unity 26:30 Why Real Unity Requires a Judeo-Christian Foundation 32:00 Charlie’s Love of Scripture: Torah, Sabbath, and Study 36:00 The Battle Over Israel and the Lie of Replacement Theology 43:00 Israel’s Survival, Prophecy, and October 7 52:00 Donors, Pressure, and Why Truth Is Not for Sale 66:00 Closing: Carrying Charlie’s Legacy Forward Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charlie Kirk’s murder has left America reeling and asking, “Why, God?” Author ⁨@ericmetaxas⁩ joins PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to reflect on the life, faith, and courage of their dear friend, Charlie. Eric explains why Charlie’s legacy calls believers to confront evil with goodness, and how his death is igniting a revival of faith in America and beyond. Chapters: 00:00 – Opening: Mourning Charlie Kirk with Faith, Not Fear 02:20 – Dead Religion vs. Living Faith in God 05:00 – Why Charlie’s Death Could Lead to Revival 08:40 – Every Life Has a God-Given Assignment 12:00 – Susanna Wesley and How “Ordinary” Parents Change History 15:30 – The Hardest Question: Why Does God Allow Evil? 19:20 – Death, Eternity, and the Christian View of Hope 21:00 – Why Charlie Kirk’s Murder Shook the Nation 24:20 – Losing Fear: What Charlie’s Short Life Teaches Us 27:40 – America Is in a Spiritual War 32:00 – Universities, Lies, and the Indoctrination of Our Youth 36:20 – Free Speech, Media Lies, and Rising Tyranny 41:00 – The Complicity of Silent Pastors 46:30 – Christians, Jews, and the Battle Over Israel 55:00 – The Spirit of Joy: Laughter, Faith, and Charlie’s Legacy Follow Marissa on social: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ https://x.com/marissastreit https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/ Follow Eric Metaxas on social: https://x.com/ericmetaxas https://www.instagram.com/ericmetaxas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Has America been a force for good or for evil? Why are some podcasters suggesting that the U.S. should have sided with Hitler’s Germany over Churchill’s UK and Stalin’s USSR during World War II? Was dropping the atomic bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki a moral failure — or a necessary act to end the war? And does the Constitution really prohibit displaying the Ten Commandments in schools and government buildings? PragerU CEO Marissa Streit invites historians David and Tim Barton for an in-depth discussion. David Barton, founder of WallBuilders, is the author of over 20 books on American history and has served on numerous history advisory boards. Tim Barton, president of WallBuilders, is a national speaker and co-author of The American Story series, known for making America’s founding ideas accessible to students and families. Chapters: 00:00 – Introducing WallBuilders’ David & Tim Barton 01:15 – Working as Father & Son to Defend America’s History 03:10 – Has the Smithsonian Become Politicized? 06:20 – Why George Washington’s Heroism Is Erased in Museums 09:15 – America’s Untold Story: Slavery, Context, and Progress 11:40 – What Kids Really See in D.C.’s Museums 14:00 – From Fauci Portraits to 81 Genders: What’s on Display 17:00 – Marxism in the Smithsonian: Oppressor vs. Oppressed 18:20 – PBS vs. PragerU: Who Should Taxpayers Fund? 23:40 – Columbus in Context: The Truth About Slavery and Cannibal Tribes 30:00 – Why the Left Labels Teaching Honest History as “Whitewashing” 35:15 – Frederick Douglass, the Constitution, and a “Glorious Liberty Document” 38:00 – Are the Ten Commandments Really Unconstitutional in Schools? 52:00 – Churchill, Stalin, and the New Revisionism of WWII 1:11:00 – Has America Been a Force for Good or for Evil? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How did fascism—built on state control of industry, education, banks, churches, and media—end up labeled as “right wing” when those are traditionally left-wing platforms? Filmmaker and author Dinesh D’Souza joins PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to unpack how progressive academics redefined fascism after World War II to distance it from the left. D’Souza also explains how this same distortion shapes the narrative around antisemitism on both the left and the right. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Author and filmmaker Dinesh D’Souza has never abeen afraid of taking on difficult topics with his books and documentaries. Dinesh joins PragerU CEO Marissa Streit for a conversation on immigration, Trump’s policies, the big lie about fascism, and why Israel remains the spiritual center of the world. He also reveals what’s at stake in the global battle between good and evil. Follow Marissa on social: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ https://x.com/marissastreit https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/ Follow Dinesh D'Souza https://www.instagram.com/dineshjdsouza/?hl=en https://x.com/DineshDSouza 00:00 – Dinesh D’Souza’s Unlikely Journey From India to America 03:10 – Books vs. Films 06:40 – How Dinesh Chooses Explosive Topics for His Documentaries 09:20 – Obama, Hillary, and Exposing the Hidden History of the Democrats 12:00 – Behind the Documentaries: Why Showing Proof Changed Everything 14:30 – Discernment and Seeing Around Corners in American Politics 16:00 – Why Assimilation Used to Define the American Dream 18:40 – Trump vs. Reagan on Tariffs and Economic Power 21:20 – How Trump Prevents Wars Without Firing a Shot 25:00 – Can Trump’s Economic Strategy Work in the Muslim World? 29:00 – Europe, Orbán, and Why the Left Smears Trump as “Hitler” 33:00 – The Real Origins of Fascism—and the Left’s Big Lie 37:40 – Why Antisemitism Thrives on Both Left and Right 42:00 – Israel, Gaza, and the Double Standards No Other Nation Faces 46:00 – Is Israel the Spiritual Center of the World? 52:00 – D’Souza’s New Film on Israel and the End Times Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Leonard Sax, physician and psychologist, sits down with PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to expose how toxic culture, weak parenting, and a corrupt medical system have failed our children. They discuss the rising crisis of overmedicated children, the ADHD and antidepressants drugs epidemic, and why the best parenting combines love with firm boundaries. Follow Marissa on social: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ https://x.com/marissastreit https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/ Follow Dr. Leonard Sax MD, PhD: https://x.com/unfragilekids 00:00 – Why Parenting Feels Impossible Today 02:30 – How American Culture Undermined Parents 04:30 – Disney, Nickelodeon, and the Rise of Disrespect 07:00 – “My Body, My Choice” vs. Parental Authority 10:00 – Why Parents No Longer Teach Right and Wrong 13:00 – Schools Replacing Parents in Raising Children 16:30 – Gender Ideology in Classrooms 20:00 – Are Boys and Girls Really Different? The Science Says Yes 24:00 – The Explosion of Transgender Identity in Just 30 Years 28:00 – Why Europe Banned Puberty Blockers, but the U.S. Hasn’t 32:00 – TikTok, Depression, and Teen Gender Confusion 36:00 – ADHD, Sleep Deprivation, and the “Medicalization of Misbehavior” 42:00 – Big Pharma’s Influence on Child Psychiatry 48:00 – Why American Kids Are the Most Medicated in the World 53:00 – Love + Boundaries: The Parenting Model That Works Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has led his country for over 19 years in total, across two terms. Often criticized by Western media for closing Hungary’s borders, defending Christian values, and resisting EU demands, Orbán sits down with PragerU CEO Marissa Streit in his office to discuss immigration, national identity, family policy, and the cultural battle over Europe’s future—as well as allegations of corruption and how he responds to his critics. Follow Marissa on social: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ https://x.com/marissastreit https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/ Follow PM Viktor Orbán https://www.instagram.com/orbanviktor https://x.com/PM_ViktorOrban 00:00 - Introduction: Interview with Prime Minister Viktor Orban 00:14 - Addressing Accusations: Corruption and Favoritism Claims 01:00 - Hungary's Economic Growth: Achievements and Challenges 02:36 - Public Procurement and EU Regulations: Orban’s Defense 03:46 - Orban’s Political Longevity: 20 Years in Power 04:51 - Running Again: Orban’s Reasons for Continuing as Prime Minister 05:16 - Hungary’s Foreign Policy: Navigating Relations with the EU, Russia, and the US 06:04 - The EU’s Influence: Orban Defends Hungary’s Sovereignty 07:34 - Protecting Hungary: External Threats from Russia, EU, and Brussels 08:37 - Multi-Alignment Strategy: Hungary’s Relations with China, the US, and Russia 09:43 - EU Centralization: Orban on Sovereignty vs. Brussels Control 10:18 - The EU's Role: A Service Center for Member States, Not a Ruler 12:43 - The US-EU Tariff Deal: Orban Critiques the European Commission 15:42 - Immigration: Hungary’s Strict Border Protection and Rejection of EU Fines 17:18 - Defending National Identity: Orban on European Immigration Policies 20:45 - Orban’s Views on LGBTQ+ Pride and Public Protests 23:23 - Protecting Children: Orban’s Law Against Sexual Content in Public 26:22 - Freedom of Speech: Hungary vs. Western Countries’ Censorship 30:11 - Preserving National Identity: Christianity’s Role in Hungary’s Laws and Culture 32:06 - Hungary’s Family Policy: Supporting Working Moms and National Growth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Larry Elder joins PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to unpack the first six months of President Trump’s second term, spotlighting key wins on the economy, border security, and foreign policy. The author, lawyer, and former presidential candidate also weighs in on the media’s sudden obsession with the Epstein files. The conversation also explores the rise of third parties, the weaponization of intelligence agencies under Obama-era officials, and what Gavin Newsom’s recent political maneuvers signal about his national ambitions. Follow Marissa on social: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ https://x.com/marissastreit https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/ Follow Larry Elder on social: https://www.instagram.com/larryeldershow/ https://x.com/larryelder 0:00 – Larry Elder on Trump’s Second Term So Far 1:22 – Big Wins: Border, Economy, and Foreign Policy 4:13 – The Epstein Files: Distraction or Real Threat? 6:20 – Why Young Voters Fixate on Epstein 10:49 – Should the Public See Everything? National Security vs. Transparency 14:59 – Did Obama Weaponize Intelligence to Take Down Trump? 17:06 – Who Are the Real Election Deniers? 19:20 – Why Obama Will Never Be Held Accountable 27:22 – ICE Raids, Media Hysteria, and the Two Americas 30:15 – 20 Million Crossed the Border—Was That the Plan? 34:48 – Gavin Newsom’s California: Crisis or Strategy? 40:17 – The Hidden Cost of Illegal Immigration 42:06 – Trump’s Big Bill and the Entitlement Time Bomb 47:16 – How Welfare Policy Broke the Family 57:06 – What Larry Elder Learned From Running—and From His Father Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the Supreme Court weighs in on laws banning gender surgeries, puberty blockers, and hormone treatments for minors, PragerU CEO Marissa Streit sits down with two outspoken physicians on the front lines of this debate. Dr. Stanley Goldfarb, founder of Do No Harm, and Dr. Sheila Nazarian, a board-certified plastic surgeon, challenge the medical establishment’s push for “gender-affirming care” in children. Together, they reveal how political activism and profit incentives are driving irreversible harm, and what recent Supreme Court rulings mean for vulnerable kids. Follow Marissa on social: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ https://x.com/marissastreit https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/ Follow Dr. Shiela Nazarian https://www.instagram.com/drsheilanazarian/ https://x.com/DoctorNazarian Follow Dr. Stanley Goldfarb and Do No Harm: https://x.com/one1iron https://www.instagram.com/donoharmmedicine/ https://x.com/donoharm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MacKenzie Price, co-founder of Alpha Schools and 2 Hour Learning, joins PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to explain how her AI-powered school model is transforming K–12 education. Alpha students are scoring in the top 1–2% nationwide and learning life skills along the way. MacKenzie reveals why the traditional system is broken, how Alpha uses tech to teach thinking and leadership, and why students thrive when they’re given time to pursue their passions. Follow Marissa on social: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ https://x.com/marissastreit https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/ Follow MacKenzie Price https://x.com/mackenzieprice https://www.instagram.com/futureof_education/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The National Education Association (NEA) is the largest teachers union in the U.S., representing over 3 million teachers. And recently, a leaked internal agenda reveals a political playbook that has nothing to do with reading, writing, or math. PragerU CEO Marissa Streit is joined by education whistleblower Jessica Tapia, a California teacher fired for refusing to comply with transgender directives, and school choice advocate Corey DeAngelis, who breaks down what’s really going on inside the NEA. Now, the powerful American Federation of Teachers (AFT) is partnering with OpenAI to shape how artificial intelligence enters the classroom—raising urgent questions about bias, control over curriculum, and who really gets to influence the minds of America’s students. Follow Marissa on social: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ https://x.com/marissastreit https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/ Follow Corey DeAngelis https://www.instagram.com/coreydeangelis/ https://x.com/DeAngelisCorey Follow Jessica Tapia https://www.instagram.com/imjessicatapia/ https://x.com/RealJessTapia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

City of David's Director of International Affairs, Ze’ev Orenstein, joins PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to discuss the growing international campaign to erase Israel’s biblical and historical roots. From UNESCO’s refusal to acknowledge Jewish heritage sites to claims that King David never existed, Orenstein lays out archaeological and historical evidence showing that the Bible affirms Jewish presence in the land of Israel for thousands of years. He also explains how these efforts to rewrite history are part of a broader political agenda to delegitimize the modern Jewish state. Follow Marissa on social: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ https://x.com/marissastreit https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the mainstream U.S. and European media, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is portrayed as an authoritarian dictator for implementing policies that defend Hungary’s borders, protect its families, and reject radical gender ideology. PragerU CEO Marissa Streit and Balázs Orbán, political director to Prime Minister Orbán, discuss why Hungary is resisting the EU’s agenda. He also shares insights on Ukraine, Trump, Middle East diplomacy, and the fight for Europe's future. Follow Marissa on social: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ https://x.com/marissastreit https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/ Follow Balázs Orbán: https://www.instagram.com/orbanbalazs/ https://x.com/BalazsOrban_HU 00:00 – Why the West Should Look to Hungary 00:38 – How Hungary Fights Woke Ideology 02:03 – Responding to Claims of “Authoritarianism” 04:21 – Hungary’s Immigration Policy vs. EU Pressure 09:14 – Standing Up to Gender Ideology in Schools 13:03 – Why Hungary Prioritizes Families Over Migrants 17:02 – The Political War Against Hungary in Europe 28:55 – Hungary’s Position on Ukraine, Trump, and Russia 35:04 – Social Media, Foreign Influence, and Sovereignty 45:16 – Why Hungary Withdrew from the ICC and What Comes Next Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mosab Hassan Yousef, the son of a Hamas co-founder, was raised to fight Israel and help take over the West—until a life-changing event opened his eyes. He later risked everything to work with Israeli intelligence and eventually escaped to the United States. Now an American citizen, Mosab joins PragerU CEO Marissa Streit for a behind-the-scenes conversation about why he chose to expose Hamas, how he sees the Muslim Brotherhood infiltrating the West, and why he has become a passionate advocate for Israel, America, and Judeo-Christian values. Follow Marissa on social: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ https://x.com/marissastreit https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/ Follow Mosab Hassan Yousef https://x.com/MosabHasanYOSEF https://www.instagram.com/mosabhassanyousef/ 00:00 Why Mosab Risked Everything to Speak Out 01:00 Inside the Secret World of Hamas’ Early Years 04:00 Arrest, Torture, and the Plan to Become a Double Agent 07:00 Fleeing Hamas and Seeking Asylum in the U.S. 10:00 Becoming American: Identity, Freedom, and the Constitution 15:00 Calling His Father Before Publishing the Truth 22:00 From Death Threats to American Patriot 30:00 Why October 7th Changed Everything 40:00 Hamas, the Muslim Brotherhood, and the Threat to the West 01:05:00 Final Warning: Why America Must Wake Up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Investigative journalist and author Tyler O’Neil joins PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to explain how the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), brands mainstream conservative and Christian groups as “hate groups” while defending groups like Antifa. He exposes how the SPLC’s so-called “hate map” has inspired real-world violence, shaped government policy, and been weaponized by Big Tech and the media to suppress dissent. He also draws concerning connections between radical activist groups like Antifa and CHIRLA, showing how these organizations fueled anti-ICE riots in Los Angeles all while receiving taxpayer funding. If you thought the SPLC was just another civil rights nonprofit, this conversation will shock you. Follow Marissa on social: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ https://x.com/marissastreit https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/ Follow Tyler on social: https://x.com/Tyler2ONeil 00:00 What is the SPLC 03:53 A Hate Map That Inspired Violence 06:47 Media, Lawsuits & the SPLC Agenda 10:09 Charlottesville, Big Tech & Corporate Influence 13:11 Why Mainstream Groups Are Now on the Hate Map 15:16 SPLC Scandals: Racism, Sexism, Offshore Money 18:30 The Union Revolt & Culture of Corruption 22:04 How the SPLC Weaponizes Intersectionality 27:04 Dark Money, Immigration, and the Woke Agenda 44:45 What You Can Do to Fight Back Watch Real Talk at @PragerU : https://www.prageru.com/series/real-talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Renowned naturopathic physician and public health advocate Dr. Joseph Pizzorno joins PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to expose what he calls a hidden health crisis: the toxic overload silently poisoning Americans every day. Dr. Pizzorno explains how government-approved chemicals in our food, water, and homes contribute to the explosion of chronic diseases, and why Big Pharma would rather treat symptoms than solve the root problem. They also discuss how personal health choices, better regulation, and a return to natural living could dramatically improve public well-being. Follow Marissa on social: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ https://x.com/marissastreit https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/ Follow Dr. Pizzorno: https://x.com/drpizzorno Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Author and energy expert Alex Epstein joins PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to challenge the mainstream narrative on fossil fuels, climate change, and the environmental movement. Alex explains why environmentalism is anti-human, why fossil fuels are essential for human flourishing, and how green energy policies are putting the West in serious danger. Follow Marissa on social: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ https://x.com/marissastreit https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/ Follow Alex Epstein: https://www.instagram.com/alexepsteinenergy/ https://x.com/AlexEpstein 00:00 – The Big Lie About Energy and the Earth 03:00 – Human Flourishing vs. “Saving” the Planet 06:20 – Can Fossil Fuels Actually Help the Environment? 10:00 – Why the War on Energy Is a War on You 14:00 – How Fossil Fuels Created Modern Civilization 18:30 – The Green Movement’s False Promises 23:00 – The Hidden Costs of Solar, Wind, and Batteries 27:00 – Environmentalism’s Anti-Human Roots 33:00 – Are EPA Regulations Hurting Americans? 42:00 – How We Win the Energy Fight: Policy, Philosophy, and Truth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jack Barsky was one of the most highly trained KGB spies ever sent to America. Embedded under a stolen identity during the height of the Cold War, his mission was to blend in as a loyal American citizen—all while secretly serving the Soviet Union. Until he made the dangerous decision to stay in the country he was meant to undermine. Jack joins PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to reveal how he was recruited by the KGB, how communism shaped his worldview, and the surprising reason he turned his back on it all. Follow Marissa on social: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ https://x.com/marissastreit https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/ Follow Jack: https://www.instagram.com/jackbarskyofficial/?hl=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Yechiel Leiter joins PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to discuss the war in Gaza, accusations against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netenyahu, the threat of a nuclear Iran, and whether Qatar can be trusted as a regional partner. Ambassador Leiter also explains why Israel’s survival matters to the entire West. Follow Marissa on social: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ https://x.com/marissastreit https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/ Follow Ambassador Leiter https://x.com/yechielleiter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Since President Trump signed an Executive Order to begin shutting down several functions of the Department of Education, there have been questions about how the decision will impact schools and students across the country. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon joins PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to explain why she’s leading the effort to shrink the federal education system and how it could empower states, parents, and teachers to fix America’s failing schools. Follow Marissa on social: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ https://x.com/marissastreit https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/ Follow Secretary McMahon: https://www.instagram.com/edsecmcmahon/ https://x.com/EDSecMcMahon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is to blame for poverty and lack of development in Africa? While colonialism, slavery, or racism are common theories, none of these reasons address the cause of continued poverty. African entrepreneur and activist Magatte Wade joins Marissa Streit to discuss why foreign aid has failed Africa, how climate activism is keeping African nations impoverished, and why economic freedom, not dependency, is the only path to prosperity. Follow Marissa on social: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ https://x.com/marissastreit https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/ Follow Magatte: https://www.instagram.com/magattew/ https://x.com/magattew Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can America’s failing education system be fixed—or do we need to start from scratch? PragerU CEO Marissa Streit is joined by two of the boldest education reformers in America: Erika Donalds, founder of OptimaEd, and Dr. Pano Kanelos, founding president of the University of Austin. Together, they discuss the roots of the education crisis—from the monopoly of government-run K-12 schools to the decline of critical thinking in universities. Hear how they're building the future of education with school choice, classical education, and entrepreneurial innovation. Follow Marissa on social: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ https://x.com/marissastreit https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/ Follow Erika Donalds https://x.com/ErikaDonalds https://www.instagram.com/erikadonalds/ Learn more about OptimaEd and University of Austin: https://optimaed.com/?page_id=1566 https://www.uaustin.org/ 0:00 – Why Erica Donalds and Dr. Pano Kanelos Entered the Fight for Education 3:32 – Erica’s Story and Launching OptimaEd’s Virtual Reality School 6:15 – Founding the University of Austin to Restore Higher Education 10:23 – What Classical Education Is and Why It Matters Today 15:56 – How Ideological Forces Took Over Schools and Universities 23:18 – Why Reforming From Within Didn’t Work: Erica’s Shift to School Choice 25:15 – Preparing Students for an AI-Powered, Ever-Changing Future 29:30 – The Hidden Barriers to Starting New Schools and Universities 34:21 – What Are ESAs and How They Empower Parents 42:02 – The Case for Dismantling the Department of Education 48:14 – New Ideas and Entrepreneurs Driving the Future of Education 53:13 – What Should Parents Look For in a School Today? 57:51 – Breaking the Ivy League Myth and Building a New Elite 1:02:30 – Teaching Resilience and Final Advice for Parents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Celebrity chef and restaurateur Andrew Gruel joins PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to expose the truth about who really controls the food on your plate. From mislabeled “wild caught” seafood to foreign-run processing plants, Andrew shines a light on the powerful “food mafia” influencing America’s food system. Find out what’s really happening to your local catch—and what you can do about it. Follow Marissa on https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ https://x.com/marissastreit https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/ Follow Chef Andrew: https://www.instagram.com/andrewgruel/ https://x.com/ChefGruel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do we actually know what really happened on January 6th? Hear firsthand accounts from John Strand and Brandon Straka—two men who were arrested, jailed, and nearly financially ruined for their presence at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. They sit down with PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to share why they went to D.C., what they witnessed, and how that day changed their lives forever. Follow Marissa on https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ https://x.com/marissastreit https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/ Follow Brandon Straka https://www.instagram.com/brandonstraka1/ https://x.com/BrandonStraka Follow John Strand https://www.instagram.com/johnstrandusa/ https://x.com/JohnStrandUSA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nearly 100 days have passed since President Donald Trump returned to the White House. Constitutional scholar, lawyer, and former Reagan administration official Hugh Hewitt joins PragerU CEO Marissa Streit for an in-depth discussion on Trump’s return. Together, they explore Trump’s plan for tariffs, whether DOGE will bring lasting change to the government, and how activist judges may cripple the President’s agenda. Follow Marissa on https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ https://x.com/marissastreit https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/ Follow Hugh Hewitt: https://x.com/hughhewitt https://www.instagram.com/realhughhewittshow/ https://www.facebook.com/hughhewittshow/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The U.S. is starting to impose tariffs as part of its “America First” agenda, aimed at revitalizing domestic manufacturing and correcting trade imbalances worldwide. This move has triggered a trade war with Canada, reshaping economic relations between the two nations. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith joins PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to discuss the broader impact of these tariffs. She also highlights Alberta’s energy abundance, challenges posed by federal regulations, and the province’s commitment to protecting children’s innocence and defending parental rights. Follow Marissa on https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ https://x.com/marissastreit https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/ Follow Premier Danielle Smith: https://www.instagram.com/abdaniellesmith https://x.com/ABDanielleSmith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Department of Agriculture (USDA) is one of the biggest federal agencies, shaping everything from food production and farming to rural development and nutrition programs. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins joins PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to break down what DOGE uncovered at the USDA, how the Trump administration is tackling China buying up U.S. farmland, and what real reform for programs like food stamps should look like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What role should the government play in education? Should the Department of Education be disbanded? Former DOE press secretary Angela Morabito and education reform advocate Sam Sorbo join PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to discuss the DOE’s failures and the future of education. Is school choice the solution, or should parents have complete control with no government involvement? While both agree the DOE must go, they have very different opinions on what should happen next. Follow Marissa on https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ https://x.com/marissastreit https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/ Follow Sam Sorbo: https://www.instagram.com/sam_sorbo/ https://x.com/thesamsorbo Follow Angela Morabito: https://www.instagram.com/angelalmorabito/ https://x.com/AngelaLMorabito Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Independent rapper Tom MacDonald hit #1 on iTunes with his 2024 song “Facts” featuring Ben Shapiro—without a label, manager, or corporate backing. During this conversation with PragerU CEO Marissa Streit, Tom opens up about overcoming substance abuse, building a career as an independent artist, and the industry’s control over musicians and fans. Tom reveals how mainstream music pushes negative messages and why he’s dedicated to creating music that uplifts and empowers. Follow Marissa on https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ https://x.com/marissastreit https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/ Follow Tom on: https://x.com/IAMTOMMACDONALD https://www.instagram.com/hangovergang/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Malice, author, podcaster, and outspoken anarchist, argues that no system of government truly protects personal liberty or safety. He believes the only path to real freedom is eliminating the government's power and embracing anarchy. He joins PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to discuss his views on anarchy and what a government-free United States might look like. Follow Marissa on https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ https://x.com/marissastreit https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/ Follow Michael Malice: https://www.instagram.com/michaelmalice/ https://x.com/michaelmalice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Actor and comedian Rob Schneider has starred in some of the biggest comedy films in history, including Grown Ups, 50 First Dates, and the Deuce Bigalow franchise. In this exclusive interview with Marissa Streit for PragerU’s upcoming documentary on comedy, Rob shares how political correctness nearly destroyed comedy—and why “woke BS” now provides comedians with more material than ever. This full-length, UNCUT, and uncensored conversation offers a candid look at his thoughts on comedy, culture, and free expression. Enjoy the full, unfiltered interview. Follow Marissa on https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ https://x.com/marissastreit https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/ Follow Rob on https://www.instagram.com/iamrobschneider/ https://x.com/RobSchneider Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Actor Zachary Levi has starred in blockbuster Hollywood films including Shazam and Tangled. Zachary and PragerU CEO Marissa Streit discuss how the Hollywood model is broken, and what he is doing to make lasting changes in the industry. Levi also opens up about how his childhood trauma caused him to struggle with self-love and how he worked to overcome his adversity. Follow Marissa on https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ https://x.com/marissastreit https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/ Follow Zachary on: https://www.instagram.com/zacharylevi/ https://x.com/ZacharyLevi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Atlas returns to discuss the recent Senate confirmation hearings for NIH and FDA, whether the “MAHA” movement will bring real change to Americans’ lives, and why factual data about the COVID response is still being censored by Big Tech. Follow Marissa on https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ https://x.com/marissastreit https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/ Follow Scott Atlas on Twitter: https://x.com/ScottAtlas_IT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sage Steele was co-host of ESPN’s Sportscenter when she was attacked by the Walt Disney Company for speaking out against the company’s COVID vaccine mandate. Sage sued Disney and ESPN and after refusing to be censored, she left the company to exercise her First Amendment rights more freely. PragerU CEO Marissa Streit and Sage discuss how she found the strength to take on one of the world’s most powerful companies, the lessons she learned, and her future plans. Follow Marissa on Instagram Twitter LinkedIn Follow Sage Steele on Instagram Twitter What is PragerU? We're a nonprofit that promotes American values through short educational videos for people of all ages: https://www.prageru.com/ For more on Real Talk: https://www.prageru.com/series/real-talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

UK author and comedian Katie Hopkins has lived in the crosshairs of the woke mob, challenging leftist ideology through comedy. Katie joins PragerU CEO, Marissa Streit, to discuss her career, how a second Trump presidency could influence the UK, and why her reporting on the Pakistani grooming gangs in the UK more than 10 years ago got her arrested. Follow Marissa on Instagram, Twitter, and Linkedin: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ https://x.com/marissastreit www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit Follow Katie Hopkins: https://www.instagram.com/_katie_hopkins_/ https://x.com/KTHopkins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

More than 15 months after the horrific October 7 attack, a ceasefire and hostage exchange has been agreed to by Hamas terrorists and Israel. Former Israeli Ambassador to the U.S., Michael Oren, and PragerU CEO Marissa Streit discuss the details of the deal and the impossible choices Israel is forced to make in order to free the remaining hostages. Follow Marissa on Instagram, Twitter, and Linkedin: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ https://x.com/marissastreit www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit Follow Ambassador Michael Oren on Instagram and Twitter: https://www.instagram.com/ambmichaeloren/ https://x.com/DrMichaelOren Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Historian Niall Ferguson has studied Western empires such as the United Kingdom and the United States. PragerU CEO Marissa Streit and Professor Ferguson discuss how recent world occurrences bear resemblance to historical events that foreshadowed global conflicts. Is the U.S. an empire in decline? Is another world war inevitable? Professor Ferguson shares his perspective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Winston Marshall was the banjoist for the Grammy-winning British folk rock band Mumford & Sons before the woke mob canceled him over a tweet in 2021. Since then, Winston has entered the realm of political and cultural commentary and even debated Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi at Oxford Union. Winston joins PragerU CEO, Marissa Streit, to discuss his decision to leave the band at the height of their acclaim and how his reinvention has led to even more success. Learn about this rock star's future plans in this episode of Real Talk. Follow Marissa on Instagram, Twitter, and Linkedin: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ https://x.com/marissastreit www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit Follow Winston Marshall on Instagram and Twitter https://www.instagram.com/winstonmarshall https://x.com/MrWinMarshall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lynsi Snyder is the owner and President of In-N-Out Burger who inherited the company at just 17 years old. While the company has been a hugely successful symbol of Southern California culture, Lynsi faced several personal tragedies growing up. PragerU CEO, Marissa Streit, visits Lynsi’s office at the In-N-Out headquarters to discuss what makes it an exceptional company and how her faith helps her overcome challenges, guide her decisions, and inspire her community. Follow Marissa on Instagram, Twitter, and Linkedin: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ https://x.com/marissastreit www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit Follow Lynsi Snyder on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynsi_snyder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom Bilyeu is the billion-dollar entrepreneur who founded Quest Nutrition and Impact Theory. Throughout his career, Tom has been on the cutting edge of future tech, education, and entrepreneurship. Tom and PragerU CEO, Marissa Streit, explore how the education system fails to give students the tools for entrepreneurial success and what he believes the future holds for AI and cryptocurrency. Follow Marissa on Instagram, Twitter, and Linkedin: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ https://x.com/marissastreit www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit Follow Tom on Instagram & Twitter: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ https://x.com/TomBilyeu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the co-chair of the RNC, Lara Trump has been credited with transforming the organization while focusing on election integrity and voter engagement. The results of those efforts were historic, with President Trump winning the Electoral College and the national popular vote. PragerU CEO, Marissa Streit, travels to Mar-a-Lago to speak with Lara about the presidential campaign and her plans for the future. Follow Marissa on Instagram, Twitter, and Linkedin: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ https://x.com/marissastreit www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit Follow Lara on Instagram and Twitter: https://www.instagram.com/laraleatrump/ https://x.com/LaraLeaTrump Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Royce Gracie was the first UFC champion who defeated his opponents with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, a martial art developed by his family. Royce and PragerU CEO Marissa Streit talk about what makes the USA great—free speech, patriotism, and opportunity—and why Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu could be the key to transforming kids, especially young boys. More than just self-defense, it teaches confidence, respect, and discipline—values every coach and teacher should instill. Follow Marissa on Instagram, Twitter, and Linkedin: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ https://x.com/marissastreit www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit Follow Royce on Instagram and Twitter: https://www.instagram.com/realroyce https://x.com/realroyce Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jen Sey is the Founder and CEO of XX-XY Athletics, which was created to stand up for female athletes and speak the truth: men should not be competing in women’s sports. Jen and PragerU CEO, Marissa Streit, discuss how Jen’s struggles as a champion gymnast and former President of Levi’s prepared her to launch an apparel company that encourages people to be brave. Show your support of women in sports by wearing XX-XY Athletics apparel. Visit xx-xyathletics.com Follow Marissa on Instagram, Twitter, and Linkedin: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ https://x.com/marissastreit www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit Follow Jen on Instagram and Twitter: https://www.instagram.com/jenseysf/ https://x.com/JenniferSey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seth Dillon is the CEO of the popular satire site The Babylon Bee, which pokes fun at everything from politics to pop culture. Seth and PragerU CEO Marissa Streit discuss the impact of America’s changing culture on the 2024 presidential election, the role satire plays in politics, and the inside story of how Elon Musk busted The Babylon Bee out of “Twitter jail.” Follow Marissa on Instagram, Twitter, and Linkedin: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ https://x.com/marissastreit www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit Follow Seth Dillon on Instagram and Twitter: https://www.instagram.com/beechief https://x.com/SethDillon Follow the Babylon Bee on Instagram and Twitter: https://www.instagram.com/thebabylonbee https://x.com/TheBabylonBee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re told the Earth is experiencing a climate crisis and that manmade emissions are to blame. Environmentalists want us to stop using fossil fuels, but could we function in our world without them? Would the cost be too much to bear? Chris Wright is the CEO of Liberty Energy and has dedicated his career to finding the most efficient energy sources. He sits with PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to have an honest conversation about climate change and fossil fuels. Take the pledge to stop climate misinformation and get the facts with a free PDF e-book of scripts from our climate videos. 00:00 - Welcome to Real Talk 01:00 - Can We Trust Fossil Fuel Execs about Climate? 04:15 - Everyone Wants a Healthy Climate 07:11 - Are Humans to Blame for Climate Change? 10:31 - Modern Agriculture Can't Exist without Fossil Fuels 12:50 - Why Do Policy Makers Push Wind and Solar? 16:32 - Is It Possible to Have Only EVs in California? 18:14 - Bad Energy Policies Have Increased European Energy Prices 21:13 - The Link between the Ukraine War and Energy Prices 24:27 - Why Is There So Much Pushback against Nuclear Energy? 27:30 - It's Not Climate Change Denial to Say Fossil Fuels Are Essential 29:30 - Why Aren't We Seeing More Energy Innovation? 34:21 - Big Tech Companies Are Censoring Climate Change Debate 39:00 - Search for Alternative Perspectives about Climate 40:19 - 3 Million People a Year Die Because They Don't Have Fossil Fuels 42:27 - The ESG Scam 50:54 - Are American Oil and Gas Companies Being Squashed? 53:44 - Is Investing in Oil and Gas a Smart Move? 56:43 - Energy Access Is Green 57:20 - Recommendations for Continued Reading Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Epoch Times Interim CEO Janice Trey grew up in a Chinese labor camp after Mao’s Cultural Revolution. She was eventually able to make her way to the U.S. and recently assumed the role of interim CEO of The Epoch Times. Janice and PragerU CEO Marissa Streit discuss how the Epoch Times is exposing the global reach, propaganda, and human rights abuses of the Chinese Communist Party. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will Witt was the original “Man on the Street” for PragerU. He has since written two books and speaks around the country about conservative values. Will reunites with PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to discuss his experiences in corporate media after leaving PragerU and the cultural shift happening within Gen Z. Follow Marissa on Instagram, Twitter, and Linkedin: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ https://x.com/marissastreit www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit Follow Will on Instagram and Twitter: https://www.instagram.com/thewillwitt/ https://x.com/thewillwitt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does the future of the conservative movement look like? Why are so many classical liberals finding a new home on the right? Michael Knowles is a bestselling author, political commentator, and the host of the PragerU series “The Book Club.” Michael and PragerU CEO Marissa Streit discuss what it means to be a conservative and the pros and cons of “big tent” conservatism. Follow Marissa on Instagram, Twitter, and Linkedin: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ https://x.com/marissastreit www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit Follow Michael Knowles on Instagram and Twitter: https://www.instagram.com/michaeljknowles/ https://x.com/michaeljknowles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, the son of the last Shah of Iran before the Islamic Revolution in 1979, has an important message for the West. He believes the Iranian people are ready for regime change. PragerU CEO Marissa Streit and the Crown Prince discuss the harsh conditions Iranian people currently face, how the Islamic regime attempts to destabilize the world through proxy wars, and his vision for a free Iran. To find more information on the Crown Price, please visit rezapahlavi.org. Follow Marissa on Instagram, Twitter, and Linkedin: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ https://x.com/marissastreit www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices