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Historian Raymond Ibrahim joins this NEW episode of Real Talk to discuss the history of jihad and the erasure of the Christian roots of the Middle East. Ibrahim argues that many modern narratives about Islamic conquest, the Crusades, and “peaceful coexistence” ignore primary historical sources. We also discuss modern atrocities, including the Islamic slaughter of Christians in Nigeria, the Muslim...

General Keith Kellogg and Meaghan Mobbs join this NEW Real Talk episode to discuss America’s strategy in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. General Kellogg has been at the forefront of the Trump administration’s negotiations with Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Meaghan Mobbs served as a U.S. Army paratrooper and volunteered in Ukraine during the ongoing war. Together, they offer a firsthand pers...

Trump Counterterrorism Chief Sebastian Gorka joins this NEW Real Talk episode to discuss the threats facing America at home and abroad, from jihadists and cartels to communism and left-wing political violence. We also tackle the rise of socialism among young Americans, the decline of free speech in the UK, and why the Trump administration's clear-eyed understanding of radical Islam and political I...

Panama City Mayor Mayer Mizrachi joins this NEW Episode of Real Talk to explain why Panama matters far more to America than most people realize. We discuss the history of the Panama Canal, America’s role in Panama’s independence, and the rise of Chinese influence across Latin America. President Trump’s focus on the canal signaled that America was finally paying attention to this important small co...

Homeopathy has been used for over 200 years, but many doctors still dismiss it as pseudoscience. So what exactly is it, and why do millions of people around the world still use it? Certified homeopath Barbara Lowry joins this NEW episode of Real Talk to explain the principles behind homeopathy, why it differs from naturopathy and herbal medicine, and why she believes the body can often heal itself...

Brazilian presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro joins this NEW episode of Real Talk to discuss the political crisis unfolding in Brazil, the imprisonment of former President Jair Bolsonaro, and why he believes the country's democratic institutions are under attack. Bolsonaro argues Brazil is drifting toward authoritarianism, that China and BRICS are reshaping global alliances, and crime, cartels...

Former Auburn basketball coach Bruce Pearl joins me on this NEW Real Talk episode to discuss the crisis facing young men in America and what it will take to rebuild strong character, leadership, and purpose. Coach Pearl explains why mentorship, faith, and accountability are an inoculation against hate and negativity, and how sports can teach discipline, resilience, and personal responsibility in a...

Federal prosecutor Bill Essayli and PragerU CEO Marissa Streit expose the scale of fraud, corruption, and political dysfunction in California. Essayli explains how billions of taxpayer dollars have been lost through unemployment scams, healthcare fraud, and government programs with little oversight and why the system is designed to spend money, not protect it. They also examine illegal immigration...

Geopolitical analyst and China expert Melissa Chen joins this new Real Talk episode to break down how the Chinese Communist Party is waging a quiet war against the United States, not through armed invasion, but through influence, leverage, and sowing division through social media. We examine how China uses trade, technology, and cultural platforms like TikTok to shape American behavior, and why de...

Tommy Robinson, founder of the English Defence League and one of the most deplatformed figures in the Western world, joins PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to discuss the grooming gang scandal Britain's institutions spent 30 years covering up, and why he believes the full weight of the British state came down on him for refusing to stop talking about it. They examine how political correctness paralyzed...

Master mentalist Lior Suchard shocks PragerU CEO Marissa Streit by seemingly reading her mind, before pulling back the curtain on how influence really works. He reveals how people can be led to feel like they chose something… even when they didn’t. They dive into why adults are often easier to manipulate than children, why conspiracy theories are so addictive, and how the idea of “my truth” has be...

“Our American Stories” host Lee Habeeb and PragerU CEO Marissa Streit explore the power of storytelling in shaping individuals, businesses, and nations. They discuss why stories, not facts alone, are what people remember, how storytelling builds connection and meaning, and why America’s identity depends on shared cultural narratives. The conversation also examines the breakdown of cultural literac...

Historian and author Bill Federer and PragerU CEO Marissa Streit examine the Judeo-Christian roots of America’s founding. They discuss how the concept of self-government emerged from the Hebrew Bible, why the Christian Founders rejected monarchy in favor of a covenant, and why America’s system depends on the character and values of its people.  Chapters: 00:00 — Is America a Judeo-Christian nation...

Rabbi Meir Soloveichik, Senior Fellow at Tikvah, joins PragerU CEO Marissa Streit for a profound discussion on the Hebrew Bible’s indispensable role in shaping the United States. America did not emerge in a moral vacuum; its founding ideals are deeply rooted in biblical principles—covenant, gratitude, and the revolutionary belief in God-given equality. Rabbi Soloveichik explores the biblical found...

Former Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction and CEO of the Teacher Freedom Alliance, Ryan Walters and PragerU CEO Marissa Streit expose how teachers unions, activist bureaucrats, and textbook publishers work TOGETHER behind the scenes to shape what happens in America’s classrooms. They discuss why school board transparency matters, how unions influence curriculum even in red states, how b...

Dennis Prager and Marissa Streit discuss the importance of Passover in both the Jewish and Christian faiths. They also discuss why rituals and traditions are critical to collective memory and collective identity. Dennis draws parallels between the lessons found in the Jewish Haggadah and America’s moral crisis. Get your copy of Dennis's book The Rational Passover Haggadah here: https://www.amazon....

The current mayor of Panama City,  Mayer Mizrachi  spent six months in a Colombian jail ten years ago. He emerged fierce and now he’s working to bring economic freedom to his country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robby Starbuck, activist and former Hollywood director, speaks with PragerU CEO Marissa Streit about his family’s escape from communist Cuba and why that history shapes his view of America today. They discuss the rise of corporate activism, how DEI policies spread through corporate boardrooms, and why many companies are reversing course. They also discuss the growing power of AI, the dangers of AI...

Jan Jekielek, Senior Editor at The Epoch Times and host of “American Thought Leaders,” joins PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to discuss the Chinese Communist Party’s global strategy, the weaknesses behind China’s economic power, and why President Trump’s foreign policy aims to contain the CCP before it expands further. They examine tariffs, rare earths, strategic pressure on Iran and Venezuela, and why...

Fr. Robert Sirico joins PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to discuss his journey from left-wing activism in Hollywood to becoming a leading defender of free markets and of virtue. They examine why socialism confuses coercion with compassion, why families and faith—not government—form moral citizens, and why the Right is not immune from chaos, conspiracy, and spiritual confusion. Fr. Robert Sirico reminds...

Dennis Prager and PragerU CEO Marissa Streit discuss President Trump’s decision to expand military operations in Iran and the debate over “endless wars.” Dennis explains why he believes confronting the Iranian regime carries both strategic and moral significance, and argues that Trump’s strikes could positively reshape the geopolitical balance in the Middle East and beyond. Learn more about your a...

Editor-in-Chief of The Federalist, Investigative journalist and author Mollie Hemingway joins PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to discuss Big Tech’s lingering influence, the Left’s effort to reshape the Supreme Court through court stacking and election integrity. They examine America’s voting system, the expansion of mail-in voting, and why public confidence in elections requires constant attention. The...

After a break from public life, Daily Wire co-founder Jeremy Boreing joins PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to reflect on how the reinvention of conservative media impacted America’s culture. They examine how social media fuels tribalism and rage, why political “Christianity,” conspiracy culture, and grift media are gaining ground, and what influential voices are ultimately trying to build with their rh...

Dennis Prager and PragerU CEO Marissa Streit dive deeper into  Dennis's new book—which he completed while recovering in the hospital. If There is No God: The Battle Over Who Defines Good and Evil explores complex questions about faith and morality that many people struggle with. Dennis and Marissa also discuss how Charlie Kirk's book Stop, in the Name of God: Why Honoring the Sabbath Will Transfor...

Pastor John Hagee and CUFI Executive Director Sandra Hagee Parker, join PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to explain how Christians United for Israel began and why they believe standing with Israel is a biblical mandate, not a political position. They also discuss the rise of antisemitism in America and respond to accusations that Christians support Israel for “end times” reasons or because they’ve been...