Real Talk with Marissa Streit | PragerU

DEI initiatives have emerged in business, academia, and government departments in the name of “diversity” and “inclusivity.” Bestselling author Heather Mac Donald and PragerU CEO Marissa Streit discuss how DEI policies that prioritize race and gender above merit are destroying Western Civilization by infiltrating key institutions, such as universities, medicine, and the arts. Follow Marissa Streit on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠X https://www.instagram.com/themarissastreit/ https://twitter.com/streitmarissa Follow Heather on X https://x.com/HMDatMI Subscribe to ⁠Real Talk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@realtalkwithmarissa ⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Konstantin Kisin, satirist, author, and co-host of the Triggernometry podcast, speaks with PragerU CEO Marissa Streit about his upbringing in the USSR and post-Soviet Russia, why he considers himself politically “non-binary,” his love for Western values, and why he thinks they can save the world. Subscribe to ⁠Real Talk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@realtalkwithmarissa ⁠ Follow Marissa Streit on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠X https://www.instagram.com/themarissastreit/ https://twitter.com/streitmarissa Follow Konstantin on Instagram and X: https://www.instagram.com/konstantinkisin/ https://x.com/KonstantinKisin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Jared Ament is a neurosurgeon who specializes in complex brain and spine surgery, using the latest technologies, including robotics. Jared and PragerU CEO Marissa Streit discuss why grit is a “superpower,” the latest technology in neurosurgery, and the things you can do to support your brain’s health. Subscribe to ⁠Real Talk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@realtalkwithmarissa ⁠ Follow Marissa Streit on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠X https://www.instagram.com/themarissastreit/ https://twitter.com/streitmarissa Follow Dr. Jared Ament on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjaredament/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The radical shift in 2020 from classical liberalism to woke neo-Marxist ideologies like transgenderism and intersectionality is making people confused and miserable. Yoram Hazony, President of the Herzl Institute in Jerusalem, tells us that parents must reclaim their role in teaching children, how cultural revolution movements are reshaping America, and why reconnecting with community and family is essential to counteract this trend. Discover how to live a more fulfilling life by preserving enduring values in this thought-provoking conversation. Subscribe to ⁠Real Talk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@realtalkwithmarissa ⁠ Follow Marissa Streit on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠X https://www.instagram.com/themarissastreit/ https://twitter.com/streitmarissa Follow Yoram on X: https://x.com/yhazony Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chaya Raichik and Peachy Keenan have been labeled two of the most dangerous women in America. Under the moniker “Libs of TikTok,” Chaya has exposed the agendas of the progressive left. Peachy is a former feminist who now says third-wave feminism and mainstream American culture destroy families. Chaya, Peachy, and PragerU CEO Marissa Streit discuss who really benefits from the feminist movement and how women can embrace traditional values of marriage and motherhood. Subscribe to ⁠Real Talk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@realtalkwithmarissa ⁠ Follow Marissa Streit on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠X https://www.instagram.com/themarissastreit/ https://twitter.com/streitmarissa Follow Chaya Raichik (Libs of TikTok) on Instagram and X https://www.instagram.com/libsoftiktokofficial/ https://x.com/libsoftiktok Follow Peachy Kennan on X https://x.com/KeenanPeachy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are America’s intelligence agencies being used to silence citizens and influence elections? Mike Benz, Executive Director of the Foundation for Freedom and a former State Department official, explains who he views as the main actors behind the industry of Big Tech censorship and what should be done to preserve freedom of speech in the U.S. Watch Real Talk at ⁠PragerU.com: https://www.prageru.com/series/real-talk ⁠ Subscribe to ⁠Real Talk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@realtalkwithmarissa ⁠ Follow Marissa Streit on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠X https://www.instagram.com/themarissastreit/ https://twitter.com/streitmarissa Follow Mike Benz on Instagram and X https://www.instagram.com/mikebenzcyber/ https://x.com/MikeBenzCyber Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former IDF spokesperson, Lt. Col. (Ret.) Jonathan Conricus served in the Israel Defense Forces for 24 years as a combat commander in Lebanon and Gaza. He is now a senior fellow at the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies focused on the Middle East. PragerU CEO Marissa Streit challenges Jonathan about Israel's military response to Hamas and its humanitarian efforts in Gaza following the attacks of October 7. If Israel is victorious, what would that mean for the future of Gaza? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dennis Prager and PragerU CEO Marissa Streit sit down with Louisiana Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley to discuss the immediate backlash following the announcement that PragerU is now in Louisiana schools. Despite the efforts of leftist organizations, media outlets, and state representatives to ban our so-called “discriminatory and antisemitic” content from classrooms, they did not succeed. Hear how PragerU's wholesome, patriotic, and age-appropriate educational materials will continue to benefit Louisiana students. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nonie Darwish was born in Cairo and raised in the Gaza Strip under Egyptian rule. Her father Lt. Col. Mustafa Hafaz led the fedayeen militants whose mission was to destroy Israel and kill Jews. Nonie grew up believing that Israelis were evil enemies of Islam but came to realize she had been indoctrinated as a child. Nonie and her daughter Shireen Said join PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to discuss hopeful solutions, so future generations of Middle Eastern children can live in peace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PragerU CEO Marissa Streit is joined by State Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley to announce our special partnership with the state of Louisiana. Students in Louisiana schools now have the opportunity to learn from PragerU’s wholesome, patriotic, and age-appropriate content. Marissa and Dr. Brumley discuss the warm welcome PragerU received from over 7,500 teachers during the 2024 Teacher Leader Summit in New Orleans. #PragerUinSchools Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fentanyl is the number one killer of Americans 18 to 45. What can people do to educate themselves and their loved ones about the dangers of fentanyl? PragerU CEO Marissa Streit is joined by Dr. Michael Jensen and border intelligence expert Jaeson Jones, who have both been personally affected by the fentanyl epidemic, to separate fact from fiction and give practical tips on combating this lethal threat to the U.S. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nitsana Darshan-Leitner is an international attorney and the founder of Shurat HaDin – Israeli Law Center. She has been leading the legal fight against terrorist organizations and state sponsors of terror in courts around the world. Nitsana and PragerU CEO Marissa Streit discuss the unconventional strategy of bankrupting terrorism through the courts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Palestinian Aiman Abu Suboh grew up in Gaza, suffered a horrific childhood, and had personal experiences in a Palestinian jail before moving to Israel and converting to Judaism. Now going by Dor Shachar, he sits with PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to share his powerful testimony, which gives just a glimpse into the reality of what life is like for people in Gaza. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Hawaii Congresswoman #TulsiGabbard was a rising star in the Democratic Party until she questioned the positions and policies of the Washington elites. In 2022, she left the party and is now sounding the alarm that unless America stops its descent into leftism, it will be lost forever. In a candid discussion, PragerU CEO Marissa Streit asks Tulsi why she left the left, where she gets her courage and ability to think freely from and how we can save our country. Follow Tulsi Gabbard on Instagram & Twitter Get Tulsi's new book For Love of Country Follow Marissa Streit on social media: Instagram Twitter Linkedin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2020, Dr. Scott Atlas was an advisor to the president and a member of the White House COVID-19 Task Force. He was shocked to see how powerful figures in Washington, including Dr. Fauci, were incentivized to politicize and monetize the response to the pandemic. In this candid conversation with PragerU CEO Marissa Streit, Dr. Atlas reveals that many Americans may have died because of censorship, dishonesty, and the demonization of medical dissent. Will Americans allow this to happen again? Read the email exchange between PragerU and "fact-checker" NewsGuard, the political elite's tool for censorship. Buy Dr. Scott Atlas's book here. Watch Real Talk at ⁠⁠⁠PragerU.com ⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠Real Talk on YouTube ⁠⁠⁠ Follow Marissa Streit on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠/X Follow Dr. Atlas on Twitter/X Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Arab Muslim Sophia Salma Khalifa sits with PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to discuss the accusations that Israel is an apartheid state, that Gaza is an "open air prison," and that Israel Defense Forces are guilty of committing genocide of Palestinians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christopher Rufo is a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute who broke the story about Harvard University President Claudine Gay's plagiarism, leading to her resignation. Now he is working to abolish the DEI bureaucracy and restore the principle of colorblind equality in American universities. He sits with PragerU CEO Marissa Streit at our recent gala to explain that this is the beginning of the end for DEI in America's institutions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rogan O’Handley—known as DC Draino—was a successful entertainment lawyer in Hollywood but gave it up to become one of the most popular voices for breaking news on social media. He joins PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to discuss the pros and cons of a TikTok ban as well as best practices for news we can (and cannot) trust! Watch Real Talk at ⁠⁠PragerU.com ⁠⁠ Subscribe to ⁠⁠Real Talk on YouTube ⁠⁠ Follow Marissa Streit on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠ Follow ⁠DC Draino on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Families seeking wholesome alternatives to woke children’s books are turning to clean, pro-American edu-tainment. PragerU CEO Marissa Streit sits with Kirk Cameron, a Hollywood star who is now one of the main authors of Brave Books, and Connor Boyack, the creator of Tuttle Twins, to discuss the public school system, how to equip kids with critical thinking, and how to teach young Americans to love their country. Watch Real Talk at ⁠PragerU.com ⁠ Subscribe to ⁠Real Talk on YouTube ⁠ Follow Marissa Streit on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Twitter⁠ Follow Kirk Cameron on Instagram Follow Connor Boyack on Instagram Follow Brave Books and the Tuttle Twins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Colonel Richard Kemp served in the British Army through many wars around the world, including Afghanistan and Iraq. He visited the Middle East and witnessed how Hamas terrorized Gaza while sacrificing even the lives of their own children. In the battle to save the West from terrorist proxies funded by Iran and Qatar, find out why Colonel Kemp is a staunch advocate for Israel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paulo Figueiredo was Brazil’s most popular journalist until the Brazilian Supreme Court censored his reporting, canceled his passport, froze his bank accounts, and suspended his social media. Paulo meets with PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to discuss the political and judicial corruption inside Brazil, leftist ideology, anti-Americanism, and how the growing influence of China and Iran inside Brazil is a threat to the entire Western world. Watch Real Talk at ⁠⁠PragerU.com ⁠⁠ Subscribe to ⁠⁠Real Talk on YouTube ⁠⁠ Follow Marissa Streit on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Twitter⁠ Follow Paulo on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As a green beret who served on missions around the world, Tim Kennedy has experienced a lifetime of violence, chaos, and warfare. He now runs multiple companies, started a school that teaches students to speak up for truth, and recently rescued Americans trapped in Ukraine, Israel, and Afghanistan. Don’t miss this conversation about building resilience, pushing your limits, and embracing your God-given gifts. Watch Real Talk at ⁠PragerU.com ⁠ Subscribe to ⁠Real Talk on YouTube ⁠ Follow Marissa Streit on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Twitter Follow Tim on Instagram and Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peter Boghossian taught at Portland State University until he saw how DEI turned our education system into social justice factories where grievance and division are the only outputs. While Peter and PragerU CEO Marissa Streit disagree on some issues, they find common ground on the fact that our education institutions need to be abandoned and started anew. Watch Real Talk at ⁠PragerU.com ⁠ Subscribe to ⁠Real Talk on YouTube ⁠ Follow Marissa Streit on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Twitter⁠ Follow Peter Boghossian on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why isn’t the U.S. doing more to secure our borders? Ed Calderon spent 12 years policing the most violent drug cartels. PragerU CEO Marissa Streit questions him about his experience in Mexico, his concern over America’s open borders, and how our enemies are working with criminal organizations to destabilize the United States. Ed says we have a moral obligation to warn our citizens of imminent danger. Watch Real Talk at PragerU.com Subscribe to Real Talk on YouTube Follow Marissa Streit on Instagram and Twitter Follow Ed Calderon on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Patrick Bet-David immigrated to America from Iran. He later served in the U.S. military and eventually became a successful entrepreneur and a new media innovator. PBD is focused on bringing common sense back to America’s discourse and preserving the values that have made America the freest and most prosperous society in the world. He joins PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to discuss the key components of success: a strong marriage, family, and mindset, and, of course, freedom. 00:00 - Welcome to Real Talk 00:39 - How do you describe what you do? 04:30 - What is your experience in the military? 08:10 - Joining the military vs going to college 10:00 - Distrust in our institutions 15:00 - Branding a divided America 37:30 - Future of independent media 42:45 - Decline in educational standards 52:10 - Thoughts on marriage 01:03:40 - Word associations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Victor Davis Hanson is an American classicist, military historian, political commentator, and farmer. He says cultural Marxism inside our major institutions and American weakness abroad have led to chaos around the world. Victor joins PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to provide clarity about the wars in Ukraine and Israel and give insight into the collapse of America’s borders and universities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are Americans being shamed for their success? Why are failure, apathy, and victimhood in vogue? Very few people are as bold as Grant Cardone about his success. From a car salesman to a millionaire in just 5 years, he says that anyone can achieve success in America with the right mindset and work ethic. Want to feel like nothing can stop you from reaching your goals? Listen in. Check out Grant Cardone's new book, The Wealth Creation Formula: How To Go From Middle Class to Wealthy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. James Lindsay has been exposing woke experts and the Marxist education system in America. He sits with PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to discuss how leftist radicals have hijacked our education system to produce citizen activists through racial division, the early sexualization of children, and catastrophic climate change narratives. Is it hyperbole to say that we’re going through a dangerous cultural revolution in America? If you want to understand why America’s culture is upside down, tune in to this fascinating conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can anxiety be a good thing if you use it to your advantage? Is America overmedicated? Clinical psychologist Dr. Chloe Carmichael and PragerU CEO Marissa Streit discuss how new chaotic cultural norms such as gender blur, speech police, victim bingo, toxic mom culture, and overmedication play a key role in why our society is crumbling. 00:00 - Welcome to Real Talk 01:00 - Practicing as a Clinical Psychologist 02:30 - Using Anxiety to Your Advantage 06:30 - Sleep 08:14 - Free Speech 15:20 - Issues with Title IX 28:08 - Marianismo vs. Machismo 33:30 - Dating 40:30 - Meaning and Community 49:24 - Medication 01:01:11 - Meditation Apps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former FBI hostage negotiator Chris Voss spent his career navigating life-or-death situations. In this episode of Real Talk, Chris shows PragerU CEO Marissa Streit how many of the skills he used while communicating with bank robbers and terrorists can be applied to our own personal relationships with our kids, spouses, and even in our careers. If you want better tools for effective communication, we invite you to listen in. 00:00 - Welcome to Real Talk 01:20 - Getting Started as an FBI Negotiator 09:00 - An Example of Tactical Empathy 17:46 - Negotiating in Dating 28:00 - Negotiating as an Educator 29:30 - Mirroring 32:30 - Timing in Communication 36:08 - Discernment and Critical Thinking 44:16 - Word Association Game 01:04:09 - Advice to the Next Generation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

California used to be a world leader in academic achievement. Today, a majority of its public school students are unable to read or do math at grade level. Former superintendent of the Los Angeles County Office of Education Dr. Arturo Delgado sits with PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to explain that education started failing when the government replaced family and faith as the engine of society. 00:00 - Welcome to Real Talk 00:36 - Shared Educational Background 01:57 - The Role of the County Office of Education 07:38 - Reason for the Deterioration of Our Educational System 13:48 - School Choice and Charter Schools 26:00 - CRT and LGBT Curriculum in Schools 36:00 - The Bible in Schools 47:00 - The Impact of Education on Society Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why are so many Americans calling for the dismantling of the Department of Education? Former Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos gives PragerU CEO Marissa Streit some really good answers. She explains that while America’s school system has made little progress over the last 175 years, the teachers unions have amassed more power than any group in America. But parents are waking up and demanding better options for our kids. 00:00 - Welcome to Real Talk 01:58 - How Betsy DeVos Became Secretary of Education 03:39 - Jeb Bush's Endorsement of Betsy 04:50 - The Fundamentals of American Education Haven't Changed in 150 Years 06:04 - The Education System's Push against Parents 07:30 - Teachers Unions Don't Want Outsiders in Charge of Education 08:03 - COVID Exposed the Failings of the Education System 09:46 - The Sordid History behind the Department of Education 11:43 - How Much Influence Do Teachers Unions Have on the Dept. of Education? 12:56 - Should the Department of Education Be Abolished? 14:20 - School Curriculum Is Basically Left-Wing Agenda 14:56 - Betsy Got Attacked for Bringing School Choice to Parents 19:40 - Why Is There Such a Push against Charter Schools? 23:14 - Competition Is the Key to Success 26:21 - Why Are American Students Falling Behind? 27:32 - How Do We Hold Schools Accountable? 32:39 - Recapturing the Knowledge of Our Nation's Founding 35:33 - Is Going to College Worth It? 41:53 - What America Can Learn from Switzerland 44:10 - How Title IX Was Weaponized against Our Kids 53:14 - Why Is a Teachers Union Boss Advising the Dept. of Homeland Security? 54:46 - Betsy's Thoughts on School Safety 01:04:37 - How Can Parents Choose the Best School? 01:07:50 - Final Thoughts & Advice for Parents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why is a small country the size of New Jersey so admired and hated? What is it about Israel, a 75-year-old democracy nestled in the Middle East, shared by many religions and ethnicities, that continues to draw everyone’s attention? Michael Oren, the former Israeli Ambassador to the United States, sits with PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to share his vision for how Israel can survive and thrive despite its current challenges. 00:00 - Welcome to Real Talk 00:48 - The Moment That Ignited Marissa's Courage 02:57 - Where Ambassador Michael Oren Gets His Conviction 08:06 - The Iran Nuclear Deal Negotiations 09:45 - The Dangers of Nuclear Escalation in the Middle East 12:44 - The Threat of Guided Missiles 14:26 - The Story behind the Iron Dome 18:22 - Israel Is Not a Victim State 20:36 - Population Challenges in Israel 22:27 - Sovereignty and Lawlessness in Israel and the U.S. 27:06 - Diversity and Co-Existence in Israel 38:35 - The Perils of Cultural Illiteracy 42:36 - What's Driving Innovation in Israel? 46:58 - Is the Judicial Reform Conflict as Severe as the Media Suggest? 55:45 - Why Are Citizens Protesting Judicial Reform? 59:20 - The Biggest Lesson Michael Oren Learned about Israeli Politics 01:00:42 - Is China Israel's Blind Spot? 01:07:09 - Final Thoughts from Ambassador Michael Oren Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PragerU co-founder Dennis Prager sits with PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to set the record straight after his comments on a recent podcast were taken out of context. As a man who has dedicated his life to truth and goodness, Dennis clarifies his stance on porn and urges people not to judge his entire life’s work based on a 30-second soundbite. Dennis and Marissa spend this hour of Real Talk discussing the many issues plaguing our current society, including pornography, the sexualization of children, our failing education system, and how we can stay united and committed to truth in order to save America. 00:00 - Welcome to Real Talk00:41 - Dennis’s Thoughts on Interviews02:23 - The Importance of Monotheism06:06 - Is America Still the City upon a Hill?10:01 - How Do We Remain Proud to Be American?13:23 - Dennis’s Views on Pornography23:43 - Porn’s Terrible Impact on Marriage27:24 - Extending Grace to Yourself and Others31:52 - The Danger of Taking Things Out of Context34:29 - Marissa’s Questions for Dennis40:24 - Is Dennis a Liberal?41:00 - What’s the Most Misunderstood Thing about Dennis?42:13 - Dennis’s Favorite Bible Story43:03 - Does Dennis Believe in Divine Intervention?45:13 - Thanks & Final Thoughts from Marissa and Dennis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We used to think Canada was a free country, but now many don’t recognize it. PragerU CEO Marissa Streit speaks with Viva Frei, a Canadian-born lawyer and podcaster, who documented the Freedom Convoy in Ottawa. He is sounding the alarm that Canada is sliding further into dictatorship with the help of the complicit leftist media. 00:00 - Welcome to Real Talk 01:13 - Introducing Viva Frei 02:45 - Was Canada Ever Really a Free Country? 09:00 - Why Canada Is Less Free than America 11:45 - There Is No Right to Self-Defense in Canada 16:25 - The Reason behind the Canadian Freedom Convoy 19:00 - The Truth of What Happened in Ottawa 29:24 - Did the Freedom Convoy Change Anything? 32:00 - The Canadian Media Bows to the Government 37:51 - The Policies in Canada That Should Terrify Parents 42:00 - Canada Can Now Restrict Free Speech Online 45:19 - Why Do Canadians Keep Falling for the Same Manipulation? 49:13 - People Who Claim to Be the Most Tolerant Are Often Least Tolerant 58:58 - Final Thoughts from Viva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Investment firms that focus on ESG—Environmental, Social, and Governance—promise you can get rich and do good at the same time. But in reality, it has been a losing investment strategy that threatens the U.S. economy and people’s savings. PragerU CEO Marissa Streit speaks with former Carl’s Jr. and Hardee's CEO Andy Puzder who warns that ESG is one of the most dangerous things happening to America today. This video was made possible by a generous gift from The Peter & Judy Copses Foundation. 00:00 - Welcome to Real Talk 00:34 - Sounding the Alarm on ESG the First Time 03:23 - Andy’s Background 06:55 - How Andy Came to Run Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s 12:26 - Taking Carl’s Jr. from Bankruptcy to Billions 18:12 - Moving on from Carl’s Jr. to Public Speaking 19:10 - The Mistake That Cost Andy the Secretary of Labor Position 26:39 - Andy’s Plan to Jumpstart the U.S. Economy 29:07 - Why ESG Is Ruining Americans’ Investments 31:15 - What Is ESG? 40:46 - By Every Metric, ESG Is a Losing Investment Strategy 47:00 - Why Do Companies Alienate Half Their Customers? 50:45 - The World Economic Forum Is Communism in Disguise 57:00 - How Can Investors Fight Back against ESG? 01:00:00 - Why Aren’t More Conservative CEOs Speaking Out? 01:07:29 - How Do We Save America? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why is crime in America on the rise? Are Americans becoming more violent or are bad criminal justice policies to blame? Rafael Mangual—a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute—has been researching criminal justice reform, decarceration, and depolicing over the last decade. He speaks with PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to offer sobering insights and pragmatic solutions. 00:00 - Welcome to Real Talk 00:29 - Why Is Crime on the Rise in America? 01:32 - Bill Maher on Criminal Justice Reform 06:12 - When Cops Are Demonized Only Bad People Become Cops 13:37 - Black and Latino Crime 21:44 - Does the Criminal Justice System Need a Decarceration Shift? 23:52 - Who Are Progressive Prosecutors and Why Are They Electing Democrats? 31:24 - Are We Sending Too Many People to Prison? 39:14 - Why Cashless Bail Leads to More Crime 47:26 - Are Criminal Parents Affecting Their Kids? 49:45 - A Culture of Violence Escalates Crime 56:14 - The Role of Social Media in Criminal Activity 01:03:46 - What Can Americans Do to See a Change? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Lisa Cassileth converted from keto to a plant-based diet after studying the health benefits of veganism. PragerU CEO Marissa Streit asks Dr. Cassileth about the advantages and challenges of a plant-based diet, as well as popular weight loss drugs. Make sure to watch previous episodes of Real Talk about nutrition featuring a food expert and a carnivore for additional perspectives on how we should be eating. 00:00 - Welcome to Real Talk 02:26 - What Led Dr. Cassileth to Veganism? 05:20 - Do Vegans Live Longer? 10:59 - What Is a Healthy Vegan Diet? 12:28 - Should Kids Practice Veganism 18:02 - Vegan vs. Meat 20:34 - Are Vegans Deficient in Certain Nutrients? 22:32 - Vegan Diet Has a Positive Impact on Your Energy 24:38 - Vitamin D and Omega for Vegans 27:20 - Is Soy Milk Better for You than Whole Milk? 29:42 - Vegan Products That Have Seed Oils 32:49 - Which Vegan Products Are Bad for You? 37:21 - Beans (Dr. Lisa’s Favorite) 37:56 - Weight Loss on the New Drugs 44:03 - Does a Thyroid Drug Cause Thyroid Cancer? 48:37 - Are Antidepressants the Best Treatment for Depression? 52:58 - Doctors and the American Healthcare System 54:48 - How to Help Your Kids Get over Depression? 55:52 - Are More People Taking Antidepressants Due to Fear? 58:44 - Should You Medicate Your Hyperactive Child? 01:00:56 - Dr. Lisa Gives Her Verdict on Various Foods 01:01:33 - Vegan Parents Might Have to Compromise with Kids 01:04:42 - Protein Shakes for Kids Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Celebrity trainer Vinnie Tortorich says that exercise is the worst way to lose weight. Vinnie beat leukemia by going against the traditional nutritional narrative. He tells PragerU CEO Marissa Streit that counting calories, miracle drugs, and fat free foods are not the best way to a healthy life. Find out why Vinnie swears by the carnivore diet and which “healthy” foods he thinks are most harmful. Don't miss other episodes of Real Talk with a food expert and a vegan for for additional perspectives on how we should be eating. 00:00 - Welcome to Real Talk 00:43 - Vinnie on Health, Nutrition, Fitness 06:57 - Fat Shaming 13:23 - Do Carbohydrates Cause Fat? 19:42 - The Problem of Sugar in Kids’ Food 21:41 - Is Sugar as Addictive as Cocaine? 26:11 - The Flawed Science of the Food Pyramid 33:00 - The Marketing behind Food Sells Lies 35:46 - Why Media Pushes Junk Food on Kids 40:21 - Confusing Foods for Kids 40:45 - Cereal, Oatmeal, Brown Rice, Quinoa, Seed Bread 42:12 - Is Salt Good for You? 42:47 -Which Fruits Should You Eat? 46:43 - Is beyond Meat a Good Alternative? 48:27 -Are Juices Just Sugar Water? 53:34 - Vitamins and Supplements 61:15 - What Is the Healthiest Drink Aside from Water? 62:50 - Is Whole Milk Healthier than Almond Milk? 64:40 - Which Protein Powders Are Best? 66:00 - Is Red Wine Healthy? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can certain foods boost your brain power? Do you know what foods are best to eat and which to avoid? Max Lugavere has spent the last 10 years researching how food impacts our health. He speaks with PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to dispel common myths and answer questions about nutrition. If you’re wondering why we’re being told Lucky Charms cereal is healthier than eggs, you won’t want to miss this talk. Make sure to watch other episodes of Real Talk featuring a vegan and a carnivore for additional perspectives on how we should be eating. 00:00 - Welcome to Real Talk 01:43 - Could Diet Contribute to Dementia? 05:34 - Alzheimer’s Disease: Is It Preventable? 14:51 - Are There “Good Foods” and “Bad Foods”? 18:25 - Are Butter and Eggs Healthy or Harmful? 24:34 - Real Milk vs. Plant-Based Milk 27:15 - What Is a Good Vegetable Balance? 30:48 - Are Seed Oils Really Bad for You? 37:51 - The Myth of Granola Bars and Other “Healthy” Meals 44:12 - You Probably Need to Eat More Protein 44:49 - Food and Access in America 47:36 - Do You Need to Buy Organic Food? 50:32 - Eat More Whole Foods 54:31 - The Fight over the Tufts University Food Compass 01:02:26 - The Strange Link between Mouthwash and Blood Pressure 01:08:50 - The Genius Life: How to Read Scientific Papers 01:10:50 - Healthy Lifestyle Advice 01:14:06 - The Verdict on Chocolate and Wine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bernie Marcus is the legendary co-founder of The Home Depot and one of America’s most generous philanthropists. For the past five years, Bernie has mentored PragerU CEO Marissa Streit. In this conversation, Bernie shares his insights on building one of the most successful companies in American history, the value of hard work, overcoming adversity, and why young people must stop listening to “idiot professors.” 00:00 - Welcome to Real Talk 01:12 - The American Dream Is Alive and Well 07:06 - Growing Up in a Working Class Family 09:10 - Was Bernie Part of a Gang as a Kid? 11:28 - You Make the Best Out of the Worst 12:51 - Bernie’s Vision for Home Depot 1 6:45 - From Humble Beginnings to Major Growth 18:18 - “Ask Me, I’m an Owner” 19:09 - Life after Home Depot 19:26 - Surround Yourself with People Smarter than You 21:40 - 40 Years after Its Founding Home Depot’s Model Still Works 23:14 - Customer Service Makes the Difference 25:00 - Millions of People Have Benefitted from the Home Depot 26:41 - Failure Is Not Fatal 27:53 - If You Dwell You’re a Loser 29:28 - Are Young People Losing Pride in Their Work? 32:53 - Capitalism Is Not a Dirty Word 33:31 - Don’t Listen to Idiot Professors 34:48 - Bernie’s Best Advice to Young People 36:54 - Allow Adversity to Make You Stronger 37:15 - Bernie’s Philanthropic Efforts 46:50 - Thanks & Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The New York Times is often referred to as the “paper of record." The Times, however, has a history of publishing lies and misinformation on some of history's most important events, including the Holocaust, the Holodomor genocide, the existence of WMDs in Iraq, and most recently, COVID’s origins and the 1619 Project. Ashley Rindsberg, journalist and author of The Gray Lady Winked, sits with PragerU CEO & education expert Marissa Streit to discuss legacy media’s history of deception and the new emerging news media landscape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, PragerU CEO Marissa Streit finds herself on the other side of an interview with Jill Simonian of PragerU Kids. They discuss Marissa’s educational philosophy based on 20 years of experience, as well as the root of the problems in the American school system. 00:00 - Welcome to Real Talk 01:29 - The Major Flaw in U.S. Education 03:42 - Two Competing Theories of Education 06:12 - Child-Centered Education Approach Is Failing 08:29 - American Kids Need Cultural Literacy 12:30 - Knowledge-Based Education Allows for Better Learning 16:10 - Why Are the Classics Still Important? 19:00 - Should There Be a Standardized Curriculum? 22:30 - Hijacked Education Has Put the Nation at Risk 26:35 - What Can Parents Do to Regain Control in Education? 30:18 - Do Standards in Education Matter? 32:10 - Are We in the Middle of an Educational Revolution? 34:47 - Parents Have an Obligation to Support What Is Happening in Schools Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

America needs more entrepreneurs like Brad Anderson—the former CEO and co-founder of Best Buy. Against all odds, he took a failing business and made it a success by focusing on the customer. Over the last 10 years, he's been a personal mentor to PragerU CEO Marissa Streit. Listen in on this conversation about entrepreneurship, management philosophy, and the challenges of running a business. 00:00 - Welcome to Real Talk 00:30 - Brad's Background 04:50 - Turning Best Buy Around 07:40 - Lesson #1: "Innovators Run against the Herd" 09:47 - Lesson #2: "To Communicate Well, First Be Misundertstood" 11:38 - Lesson #3: "Leaders Need to Work the Floor" 14:20 - Effective Leadership 18:27 - Working with Steve Jobs 23:43 - Growing from Mediocrity 26:20 - Capturing What Makes You Extraordinary 27:54 - Meaning vs. Money 31:10 - Could Best Buy Be Built Today? 32:40 - Learning Theology through Business 35:10 - Anchoring Leadership in Faith 40:26 - Advice to Entrepreneurs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a recent Gallup poll, two out of the top ten issues troubling Americans are immigration and crime. Reihan Salam is the President of the Manhattan Institute—a think tank that provides research-based information and clarity on public policy. He sits with PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to discuss a sensible solution for America’s immigration debate. 00:00 - Welcome to Real Talk 00:36 - What Is the Manhattan Institute? 03:22 - Past Work Highlights 05:15 - Reihan's Background 08:00 - How Journalism and Education Have Changed for the Worse 12:05 - The "New" College Experience 16:10 - Teach Kids to Be Discerning 19:34 - Trade Schools vs. Universities 23:52 - Predatory Higher Education Institutions 27:20 - Deterioration of Major Cities 33:57 - Progressive Arguments against Crime 37:50 - Perceptions around Policing 41:30 - Conservatives Need to Stop Running Away 47:00 - "Melting Pot or Civil War?" 52:27 - Immigrant Mentalities about America 55:18 - A Warning for Americans 58:15 - Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why are some notable black performers and athletes making antisemitic remarks? Is it because of the way black history is taught to them? Pastor Dumisani Washington is an expert on Jewish and black relations. He sits with PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to discuss this sentiment and whether it's a growing trend. 00:00 - Welcome to Real Talk 00:31 - Thoughts on Black History Month 03:31 - Dumisani Washington Origins 07:24 - Becoming a Preacher 08:48 - The Black Hebrew Israelite Movement and Beliefs 15:50 - Recent Increase in Aggression 19:28 - Who Is Louis Farrakhan? 23:37 - Vulnerable Young Black Men 25:51 - The Desegregation Debate in Black Communities 30:45 - Thomas Sowell—“False Memories” 34:30 - Who Is Manipulating the Black Community? 38:40 - The Black/Jewish Relationship 43:50 - Celebrating Victories over Victimhood 47:45 - Homeschooling in Black Households 51:57 - Zionism 58:00 - Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comedian, host, and author Dave Rubin was a self-described “classical liberal” who famously “left the left” in 2017 when he realized the ideology is flawed and they are the intolerant ones. Since then, Dave has been on a mission to save American values. He sits with PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to discuss his journey, his conversations with Elon Musk inside Twitter HQ, and how he believes conservatives can win the culture war. Donate today to help keep PragerU podcasts and videos free! PragerU.com/donate 00:00 - Welcome to Real Talk 31:00 - Who Is Dave Rubin? 05:43 - Dave's Red-Pill Moment 09:38 - Leaving Leftism 12:50 - Background of "Why I Left the Left" 5-Minute Video 16:44 - Embracing Diversity of Thought 20:45 - Touring with Jordan Peterson 22:10 - No Regrets but There Was Stress 23:48 - Meeting Elon Musk at Twitter 26:55 - Exposing Twitter's Censorship 29:20 - San Francisco Is Decaying 31:24 - Are People Waking up to Leftism? 35:45 - Why PragerU Stays in California 43:00 - Dave's Obsession with Florida 45:23 - What Dave's Been up to (From Kids to Rumble) 50:20 - Dave's Thoughts on Conservative Media 57:02 - Being an Independent Creator or Part of a Network 59:20 - Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As much as parents want to protect their children from the dangers of social media, sexting, and pornography, in reality, it is not practical to keep them away from technology forever. So, what can parents do to have peace of mind while their children are online? Sean Clifford is the CEO of Canopy, an app that prevents dangerous online activities from reaching kids. He sits with PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to discuss tech predators and safety measures parents can take. Sign the Pledge to Protect Children’s Innocence. 00:00 - Welcome to Real Talk 00:36 - Sean's Background 04:05 - Tech World Dangers for Kids 06:45 - How Does Canopy Filter Negative Content? 10:19 - Canopy Protects against Sexting 12:05 - How Canopy Handles Sensitive Content 13:15 - Legal Consequences of Minors Engaging in Sexting 16:25 - Statistics on Children's Exposure to Pornography 18:32 - Early Exposure to Sexual Content and Children's Brain Development 22:05 - Porn-Induced Erectile Dysfunction 23:48 - Gender Disparity in Youth Mental Health Struggles 25:40 - How Tech Entrepreneurs Navigate Parenting 27:57 - Family Rules for Parenting with Technology 34:05 - How Early Should Hard Conversations with Kids Start? 38:00 - Dopamine vs. Serotonin 40:40 - Apps and Device Recommendations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our school system and culture are allowing predators to sexualize children. Landon Starbuck is a former Hollywood star-turned-advocate who left the industry when she refused to conform. She is now empowering parents to fight back against the dangers of sexualized children’s entertainment and education. She sits with PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to discuss how parents can step up and take action. Sign the Pledge to Protect Children’s Innocence. 00:00 - Welcome to Real Talk 00:52 - Freedom Forever's Mission 01:28 - The Reality of Child Exploitation 02:57 - Sex Trafficking Online / Sextortion 05:35 - Predators, Avatars, and Manipulation 06:36 - Pulling Kids Out of School 08:22 - The Destruction of Children's Innocence 10:02 - Empowering Parents to Defend Family Values 11:49 - Areas of Concern in Our Schools 13:50 - Social Emotional Learning: A Trojan Horse 14:50 - Advice to Parents: Become Warriors 16:16 - Parental Concerns over Kids and Social Media 20:08 - Online Tools and Plugins for Protection 22:46 - Developing a Parental Strategy 27:40 - Leftists Targeting Schools in Conservative Districts 30:00 - Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chloe Cole was 12 years old when she decided she wanted to be a boy. At 13, she started puberty blockers and testosterone. Two years later, she had a double mastectomy. At 16, she regretted her decisions but must live with the irreversible choices she made as a child. Chloe sits with CEO Marissa Streit to discuss her perilous journey while cautioning parents and youths about the dangers of the trans movement for children. 00:00 - Welcome to Real Talk 00:44 - Where Did Chloe's Transition Start? 02:10 - The Influence of Social Media 04:18 - Coming Out to Her Parents 05:20 - Gender Dysphoria Diagnosis 07:10 - The Influence of the Online Trans Community 08:55 - Poor Medical Guidance and Downplaying Side Effects Made Things Worse 12:30 - Starting "Treatment": Mental and Physical Changes 15:08 - Bullying and Assault 17:20 - Chest Binding 19:07 - Top Surgery and Post-op 24:49 - Regret and Isolation 26:26 - Chloe's Moment of Realization: Losing Motherhood 28:30 - Feelings of Shame and Guilt 29:30 - Silenced by Online Trans Community 32:20 - Speaking Out against Gender-Affirming Care 34:40 - Lawsuit: Negligence & Medical Malpractice 36:20 - Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices