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Do children born on U.S. soil automatically become American citizens? Many claim the Fourteenth Amendment of the Constitution guarantees that they do. Are they right? Amy Swearer, Senior Legal Fellow at the Heritage Foundation, confronts this question head-on. Do you believe in birthright citizenship? Tell us what you think ➡️ https://l.prageru.com/41x1Iy4 ⭐ Enjoyed this episode? Follow the show, leave a rating, and share it with someone who needs to hear this conversation! ▶️ Watch more episodes of 5-Minutes Videos at: https://l.prageru.com/4lCX76A 👉 What else is PragerU unpacking? From timeless wisdom with Dennis Prager to unfiltered Real Talk with Marissa Streit — discover your next favorite at PragerU.com/podcasts: https://l.prageru.com/40ZbPLH Follow PragerU: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PragerU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prageru/ X/Twitter: https://x.com/prageru Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/prageru Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/PragerU Follow Amy Sweaer: X/Twitter: https://x.com/AmySwearer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On August 6th, 1945, the world changed forever when the United States dropped an Atomic Bomb on Hiroshima, Japan. This new and terrible weapon led to the end of WWII and began the nuclear arms race that defined the Cold War. Eighty years later, people still ask if the use of such a destructive force was justified. Andrew Roberts, author of The Storm of War: A New History of the Second World War, answers this critical question. ⭐ Enjoyed this episode? Follow the show, leave a rating, and share it with someone who needs to hear this conversation! ▶️ Watch more episodes of 5-Minutes Videos at: https://l.prageru.com/4lCX76A Dive deeper into America’s role on the global stage with our America at War 101 course — plus get a complimentary eBook! Sign up here: https://l.prageru.com/4t4rfLj 👉 What else is PragerU unpacking? From timeless wisdom with Dennis Prager to unfiltered Real Talk with Marissa Streit — discover your next favorite at PragerU.com/podcasts: https://l.prageru.com/40ZbPLH Follow PragerU: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PragerU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prageru/ X/Twitter: https://x.com/prageru Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/prageru Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/PragerU Follow Andrew Roberts: X/Twitter: https://x.com/aroberts_andrew Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We’ve been waging a “war” against poverty for half a century. Critics on the left and the right say we’re losing. Are they right? And if they are, what are the reasons? PragerU’s own Xaviaer DuRousseau takes a new approach by returning to first principles: what is poverty, who suffers from it, and why? 👇 Join the conversation — comment below and let us know what you think. ⭐ Enjoyed this episode? Follow the show, leave a rating, and share it with someone who needs to hear this episode! ▶️ Watch more episodes of 5-Minutes Videos at: https://l.prageru.com/4lCX76A 👉 What else is PragerU unpacking? From timeless wisdom with Dennis Prager to unfiltered Real Talk with Marissa Streit — discover your next favorite at: https://l.prageru.com/40ZbPLH Follow PragerU: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PragerU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prageru/ X/Twitter: https://x.com/prageru Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/prageru Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/PragerU Follow Xaviaer: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xaviaer/ X/Twitter: https://x.com/XAVIAERD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/XAVIAER Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Before George Washington crossed the Delaware, before Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence, Patrick Henry lit the spark of rebellion. With nothing but his voice, he thundered the words that rallied a young nation. Eric Metaxas, author of Revolution, tells how Henry helped launch the American experiment—and why his message still echoes today. ⭐ Enjoyed this episode? Follow the show, leave a rating, and share it with someone who needs to hear this conversation! ▶️ Watch more episodes of 5-Minutes Videos on at: https://l.prageru.com/4lCX76A 👉 What else is PragerU unpacking? From timeless wisdom with Dennis Prager to unfiltered Real Talk with Marissa Streit — discover your next favorite at PragerU.com/podcasts: https://l.prageru.com/40ZbPLH Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Look at the American Declaration of Independence and what’s the first thing you notice? The answer is probably the signature of John Hancock. But John Hancock’s real legacy isn’t how he signed — it’s what he stood for. Eric Metaxas, author of Revolution, tells the story of the man who put his name — and fortune — on the line for American independence. ⭐ Enjoyed this episode? Follow the show, leave a rating, and share it with someone who needs to hear this conversation! ▶️ Watch more episodes of 5-Minutes Videos on at: https://l.prageru.com/4lCX76A 👉 What else is PragerU unpacking? From timeless wisdom with Dennis Prager to unfiltered Real Talk with Marissa Streit — discover your next favorite at PragerU.com/podcasts: https://l.prageru.com/40ZbPLH Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The British held Boston. Washington needed cannons. Enter 25-year-old Henry Knox—a former bookseller who set out on an impossible winter mission to haul 60 tons of artillery 300 miles through snow, ice, and mountains. Eric Metaxas, author of Revolution, tells the remarkable story of the man who became George Washington’s chief of artillery. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Follow Eric Metaxas: Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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. They also touch on the success of Dennis's latest book—an Amazon best seller. Get your copy here: If There is No God: The Battle Over Who Defines Good and Evil. ➡️ BONUS EPISODE: Watch and listen to more of Dennis Prager's Latest Thoughts on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Follow Marissa Streit: Instagram X/Twitter LinkedIn Follow Dennis Prager: X/Twitter Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
He was French by birth—but American by conviction. Wounded in battle, tireless in diplomacy, and fiercely loyal to George Washington, Lafayette became one of the Revolution’s most essential actors. Eric Metaxas, author of Revolution, tells the story of the French hero who helped America win its independence. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Follow Eric Metaxas: Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Eric Metaxas - Nathan Hale: Only One Life to Lose He was 21 years old, a schoolteacher turned soldier. Captured by the British, he faced the hangman’s noose with one legendary line: “I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country.” Eric Metaxas, author of Revolution, tells the story of Nathan Hale—and the spirit of sacrifice that helped win America’s independence. Watch more episodes of our 5-Minute videos here: https://l.prageru.com/4cWcpB8 Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Follow Eric Metaxas: Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It was the worst financial disaster since the Great Depression. But what really caused the 2008 crash? Deregulation? Greedy banks? Or something else entirely? PragerU’s Franklin Camargo explains how government mandates and bad incentives created one of the most destructive bubbles in American history. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Follow Franklin Camargo: Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What would the world be like if everyone followed the Bible’s teaching on sex? Should anybody care? Sean McDowell, Associate Professor of Philosophy at Talbot School of Theology, has answers to both questions. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
To the British, the American Revolution wasn’t a fight for liberty—it was an act of ingratitude. After defending the colonies in the costly French and Indian War, Parliament expected the Americans to pay their fair share. Instead, they got boycotts, protests, and rebellion. Renowned historian Andrew Roberts, author of The Last King of America, explains how a series of British missteps turned resistance into revolution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It’s the biggest political scandal in US history. Millions were led to believe that a presidential candidate was a secret Russian agent. The media ran with it. Intelligence officials fueled it. But behind the headlines was something even more alarming. Lee Smith, author of The Plot Against the President, tells the story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Before Affirmative Action, black Americans were closing education gaps, increasing incomes, and joining the middle class at record speed. But since the introduction of Affirmative Action, that progress has significantly slowed. How can we account for this? Jason Riley, senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, explains Affirmative Action’s troubling legacy. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On September 10, 2025, an assassin took the life of Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old Founder and President of Turning Point USA. The world mourned. What was it about Charlie that brought so many people together in shared grief? What impact did he have on the country he loved? And how might his influence continue to endure? Marissa Streit, CEO of PragerU, offers a tribute to her friend. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
When Thomas Jefferson wrote about “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness,” he wasn’t just using poetic language—he was laying down a radical vision for a free society. But what did he and the Founders really mean by “liberty?” And how has that definition changed over time? Robert George, Professor of Jurisprudence at Princeton University, explains. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As artificial intelligence transforms the world, it’s triggering an unprecedented demand for energy. So where will that power come from—and what does it mean for America’s future? Mark Mills, executive director of the National Center for Energy Analytics, explains what history tells us about innovation and the unstoppable force of progress. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Spanish got to the New World first. The French built the biggest forts. The Indians knew the land best. So how did the English come to dominate North America? Thomas Kidd, author of American History Volumes 1 and 2, walks us through the unlikely rise of the English colonies—and how they laid the foundation for the United States of America. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Before the American Revolution came the French and Indian War—a conflict that redrew maps, ignited colonial unrest, and brought to the world stage a young man who would change the course of history. Thomas Kidd, author of American History Volumes 1 and 2, explains how this war set the stage for America’s fight for independence. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Before the American Revolution in 1776, there was another revolution decades earlier. This one wasn’t about freedom vs. tyranny, but about something else entirely, and it changed the face of the developing nation almost as profoundly as the War of Independence did. Thomas Kidd, author of American History Volumes 1 and 2, tells the story. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Salem Witch Trials of 1692 remain one of the most infamous—and misunderstood—episodes in American history. What caused the panic? Why did so many go along with it? And how did this dark chapter shape America’s future? Thomas Kidd, author of American History Volumes 1 and 2, explains. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
One was founded on profit. The other on faith. Jamestown and Plymouth shaped two powerful forces in American life: commerce and religion. Thomas Kidd, author of American History Volumes 1 and 2, tells the story of the colonies that helped set the stage for the nation to come. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Joseph Biden spent his career chasing one goal: the presidency. After decades of political frustration, he finally became the 46th president of the United States. What happened next is one of American history’s tragic ironies. Presidential historian Tevi Troy explores Biden’s rise and fall. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
There are two contemporary narratives of the Trump era. According to one, the 45th and 47th president of the United States, Donald J. Trump, is a right-wing autocrat who aspires to end the American republic. According to the other, he is saving the republic from left-wing extremism. Which version is more accurate? Sir Niall Ferguson, senior fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford, explores this question. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Michelle Thibeau served in the U.S. Army Special Operations Command in Afghanistan. As a woman and a soldier, she knows that there are many roles in the armed forces that women can and should fill. Is combat one of them? Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Even Barack Obama’s political opponents appreciated the significance of his election. The charismatic new president would take America into a post-racial future. But is that what happened? Renowned political scientist, Carol Swain, examines the 44th president's stunning rise to the nation’s top office. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Barack Obama promised to fundamentally transform America. Over two terms in office, he did just that—on race, healthcare, and foreign policy. But was it change for the better? Carol Swain examines the impact of the 44th president and the legacy he left behind. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On October 7, 2023, Hamas terrorists brutally attacked Israel, murdering over 1,200 civilians and taking 251 hostages. The world’s response? Mass rallies—in support of the attackers. Larry Elder explains why this moment is not only critical to contemporary geopolitics but is a pivot point for Western civilization. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
“You have the right to remain silent…” It’s one of the most famous phrases in American law. But where does it come from? In Miranda v. Arizona (1966), the Supreme Court ruled that police must inform suspects of their rights before questioning. John Malcolm of The Heritage Foundation explains how that decision reshaped criminal justice—and why it remains deeply controversial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fracking: some call it one of the greatest innovations of the last fifty years. Others insist it’s an environmental disaster. Who is right? Linnea Lueken, research fellow at the Heartland Institute, sets the record straight. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What does it mean to be free? When Professor of Philosophy Sean McDowell poses this question to his students, they typically respond: “Freedom means doing whatever you want as long as you don’t hurt anyone.” But is it really as simple as that? Or is this question more complex and consequential than you might think? Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
No one alive on September 11, 2001 will ever forget the shock and horror of that day, most especially the man who was recently elected the 43rd president of the United States, George W. Bush. Was he prepared to meet the moment? Elizabeth Spalding, senior fellow at Pepperdine Universytgrf5xeddewity School of Public Policy, describes the path that brought him to that day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After radical Islamic terrorists struck the World Trade Center and the Pentagon on September 11, 2001, George W. Bush, the 43rd President of the United States, swung into action. His every thought was about keeping America safe. But 9/11 was only one of several major crises Bush would have to face. Elizabeth Spalding, senior fellow at Pepperdine University School of Public Policy, examines Bush’s challenging presidency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is all speech protected under the First Amendment or is there a line that can’t be crossed? In 1969, the Supreme Court answered this question in the case of Brandenburg v. Ohio. Joseph Fornieri, Professor of Political Science at Rochester Institute of Technology, explains why free speech is the liberty from which all other liberties flow. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Does a simple classroom prayer violate the Constitution? That was the question before the Supreme Court in the 1962 case Engel v. Vitale. Joel Alicea, Associate Professor of Law at Catholic University, explains why this ruling dramatically reshaped the role of religion in public life—and why its impact is still felt today. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why is Africa poor? Is it because of its colonial past or is it because of present-day policies? Senegalese-American entrepreneur and philanthropist Magatte Wade answers these questions, and offers a new path for a brighter, more prosperous future for the continent. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is Wikipedia still an impartial, crowd-sourced encyclopedia, or has it become a propaganda tool for a particular point of view? Investigative journalist Ashley Rindsberg charts the evolution of one of the world’s most popular websites, and comes to some surprising and disturbing conclusions. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Millones de votantes Latinos se inclinaron a la derecha en 2024. ¿Fue un verdadero realineamiento político o un fenómeno puntual? La respuesta a esta pregunta podría determinar el futuro de la política estadounidense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Millions of Latino voters shifted right in 2024. Is this a true political realignment, or a one-time phenomenon? The answer to this question may determine the future of American politics. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Roman Empire began as a model of Republican Government, but eventually descended into an autocracy. Is America headed for the same fate? Niall Ferguson, Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, examines this question. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
At the start of 1992 nobody imagined Bill Clinton, an obscure Southern Governor, would become President of the United States. But by the end of the year, it seemed inevitable. How did this most skillful of politicians pull it off? Historian and political commentator Bill Whittle describes Clinton’s improbable triumph. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bill Clinton may have been the most fortunate president in US History. He took office at a time of unparalleled peace and prosperity, when America stood alone as the world’s superpower. What did Clinton do with this unprecedented opportunity? Historian and political commentator Bill Whittle tells the story of a President who accomplished much, but could have accomplished so much more. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Success comes with risk. Those who take it often reap the biggest rewards. But what happens when government removes risk—freely spending taxpayer money and facing no consequences for failure? Carol Roth, author of You Will Own Nothing, reveals how this "risk-free" approach has left America drowning in debt without much to show for it. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The 1954 Supreme Court decision of Brown v. Board of Education launched the modern Civil Rights movement. Sherif Girgis, Professor of Law at the University of Notre Dame, explains how and why the case has had such a lasting impact on American life. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Can the government demand that you publicly declare your loyalty to the country? That was the question confronted by the Supreme Court in 1943 in the landmark case of West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette. Kurt Lash, Professor of Law at the University of Richmond, discusses why the answer to this question was so significant then and remains so now. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Few U.S. Supreme Court decisions have sparked more controversy and cultural upheaval than Roe v. Wade. This landmark 1973 ruling on abortion rights transformed America’s legal, political, and moral landscape. In this PragerU 5-Minute Video, Georgetown Law Professor Stephanie Barclay examines the far-reaching impact of Roe v. Wade, exploring its constitutional implications, legal reasoning, and the ongoing debate over life, liberty, and judicial power. Discover why Roe remains a defining moment in Supreme Court history and a flashpoint in America’s culture wars. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A growing number of voices on both the American left and right are calling Israel a liability and urging the U.S. to walk away from the alliance. But is Israel truly a burden—or is it an indispensable strategic ally in the Middle East? In this PragerU 5-Minute Video, Michael Doran, Director of the Middle East Center at the Hudson Institute, confronts this controversy. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Does foreign aid help Africa—or hurt it? Senegalese entrepreneur Magatte Wade knows that prosperity can’t be built on handouts, no matter how well-intentioned. So, what’s the real solution to African poverty? Economic freedom and policies that empower entrepreneurship. Here's why. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It’s hard to believe now, but there was a time when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Black Americans could never be citizens. Janice Rogers Brown, former California Supreme Court Justice, explores Dred Scott v. Sandford (1857)—the infamous Supreme Court decision on slavery and citizenship that is widely considered the lowest point in the Court’s history and a key factor leading to the American Civil War. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How could expanding workers’ rights trigger a Pandora’s box of legal activism? Robert George, Professor of Jurisprudence at Princeton University, breaks down Lochner v. New York (1905)—the landmark Supreme Court case on labor laws and constitutional liberty that sparked a national debate over the limits of government power, individual rights, and judicial activism. Discover why this century-old decision still fuels controversy in America’s legal and political system today. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Before 1979, America’s public education system was managed by state and local governments—and it ranked among the best in the world. But everything changed with the creation of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE). Marissa Streit, CEO of PragerU, explains how federal control has impacted academic performance, curriculum, and classroom priorities—and why America’s education system has declined since. Learn what went wrong and what it will take to fix it this 5-Minute Video from PragerU. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
There’s no guarantee future historians will tell the truth about America. In PragerU’s 2025 commencement address, Glenn Beck warns that preserving U.S. history is everyone’s responsibility. Without individual efforts to safeguard the past—our own “clay pots”—historical truth may vanish under political correctness and revisionism. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Do children born in the U.S. automatically gain citizenship? Many claim the 14th Amendment of the Constitution guarantees it. Amy Swearer, Senior Legal Fellow at the Heritage Foundation, tackles this constitutional debate head-on. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial—three equal branches of American government… right? Not originally. In this PragerU 5-Minute Video, Haley Proctor, Associate Professor of Law at Notre Dame, explains how the landmark 1803 Supreme Court case Marbury v. Madison established the principle of judicial review, expanding the power of the Judicial Branch and reshaping the balance of power in the U.S. government. Discover how this pivotal decision transformed the role of the Supreme Court and changed American constitutional law forever. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
America was built on the principle of limited government—but the 1819 Supreme Court case McCulloch v. Maryland changed that. In this PragerU 5-Minute Video, John Yoo, Professor of Law at UC Berkeley, explains how the landmark ruling expanded federal power, strengthened the authority of Congress, and set a lasting precedent for broad constitutional interpretation. Discover how McCulloch v. Maryland reshaped the balance between state and federal governments and transformed the future of American law. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What happens when a movement chooses death over life, and hatred over truth? The October 7, 2023 Hamas terror attacks exposed more than just violence—they revealed a deeper ideological war. In this PragerU 5-Minute Video, Rawan Osman explains why the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is not merely about land or politics, but a global struggle between freedom and barbarism—and why the future of Western Civilization is at stake. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Should you homeschool your kids? Many parents worry about time, money, and socialization—but are those concerns valid? In this PragerU 5-Minute Video, author and education advocate Sam Sorbo shares her personal journey from skeptic to homeschooler. She explores the myths surrounding homeschooling, the benefits for families, and why more parents are choosing to take control of their children’s education. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What is the American covenant, and how does it connect to the Judeo-Christian idea of freedom? In this PragerU 5-Minute Video, biblical scholar and social commentator Liel Leibovitz explains why this unique covenant sets the United States apart from other nations. He explores how America's founding principles are rooted in biblical values, and why understanding this connection is essential to preserving liberty, national identity, and the future of the country. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
You build wealth through hard work, experience, and skill—but where does the government get its wealth? In this PragerU 5-Minute Video, financial expert Carol Roth explains the truth about government revenue, taxation, and spending. She breaks down why the government doesn’t create wealth—it takes it from citizens through taxes and borrowing—and how this impacts the economy, personal freedom, and national prosperity. Understand how real wealth is created and why government overreach threatens it. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Are tax cuts good for workers, families, businesses, and the overall economy? Should the wealthiest Americans benefit too? In this PragerU 5-Minute Video, Patrice Onwuka breaks down a real-life example to answer these key questions. She explores how tax policy impacts job growth, wages, investment, and economic freedom—and whether there’s a “right” level of taxation that benefits everyone. Discover the truth about who really gains from tax cuts and why it matters for America’s future. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Who says socialism doesn’t work? Just look at Venezuela—free healthcare, low emissions, no illegal immigration, no income gap, no obesity crisis. But what’s the real cost? In this PragerU 5-Minute Video, Venezuelan native Franklin Camargo shares firsthand insight into life under socialism. He exposes the harsh realities behind the promises—poverty, corruption, food shortages, and government control—and explains why Venezuela is a warning for anyone who thinks socialism leads to prosperity. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trust in public health officials and scientific experts has collapsed—especially after the failures of the COVID-19 lockdowns. In this PragerU 5-Minute Video, Dr. Scott Atlas, former presidential advisor and White House Coronavirus Task Force member, breaks down what went wrong and how America should respond to future pandemics. He reveals the critical lessons we must learn about public health policy, government overreach, and medical freedom to avoid repeating the same costly mistakes. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How did Pol Pot transform 1970s Cambodia into one of history’s deadliest dictatorships? In this PragerU 5-Minute Video, Paul Kengor, Professor of Political Science at Grove City College, exposes the horrifying reality of the Khmer Rouge regime. Under Pol Pot’s communist rule, nearly two million people died from execution, forced labor, and starvation in Cambodia’s infamous “killing fields.” Discover the truth behind this genocide and the deadly consequences of radical leftist ideology. This video was made possible through a generous donation from the Robert W. Plaster Foundation, part of the Robert W. Plaster Foundation Playlist: Free Enterprise Will Set You Free, which educates Americans on the virtues of our nation's founding principles and the consequences of straying from them. This video is part of a 6-part series. Click here to watch the entire Hall of Evil series. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble YouTube Follow Dr. Paul Kengor: Instagram: Faith and Freedom, The American Spectator X: Dr. Paul Kengor, The American Spectator Facebook: The American Spectator, Faith and Freedom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why do so many still romanticize Fidel Castro, one of the deadliest communist dictators of the 20th century? In this PragerU 5-Minute Video, Paul Kengor, Professor of Political Science at Grove City College, exposes the brutal truth about Castro’s legacy. From political imprisonment and economic collapse to bringing the world to the edge of nuclear war, Castro left Cuba in ruins. Yet many progressives continue to praise him. Discover the dangerous myths surrounding Fidel Castro and the reality of life under his regime. This video was made possible through a generous donation from the Robert W. Plaster Foundation, part of the Robert W. Plaster Foundation Playlist: Free Enterprise Will Set You Free, which educates Americans on the virtues of our nation's founding principles and the consequences of straying from them. These videos are part of a series. Click here to watch the entire Hall of Evil series. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Follow Dr. Paul Kengor: Instagram: Faith and Freedom, The American Spectator X: Dr. Paul Kengor, The American Spectator Facebook: The American Spectator, Faith and Freedom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mao Zedong was one of the most brutal dictators in history, leading the Chinese Communist Party through a reign of terror that starved, oppressed, and killed over 50 million people. In this PragerU 5-Minute Video, Paul Kengor, Professor of Political Science at Grove City College, uncovers the horrific truth about Mao’s regime—from the Great Leap Forward to the Cultural Revolution—and the devastating impact of communism on China in the 20th century. Discover why Mao’s legacy remains a chilling warning. This video was made possible through a generous donation from the Robert W. Plaster Foundation, part of the Robert W. Plaster Foundation Playlist: Free Enterprise Will Set You Free, which educates Americans on the virtues of our nation's founding principles and the consequences of straying from them. This video is part of a series. Click here to watch the entire Hall of Evil series Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Follow Dr. Paul Kengor: Instagram: Faith and Freedom, The American Spectator X: Dr. Paul Kengor, The American Spectator Facebook: The American Spectator, Faith and Freedom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Adolf Hitler, leader of Nazi Germany, orchestrated the Holocaust and sparked World War II, causing the deaths of over 40 million people. In this PragerU 5-Minute Video, Paul Kengor, Professor of Political Science at Grove City College, reveals the horrific legacy of Hitler’s dictatorship—from the systematic genocide of six million Jews in Nazi concentration camps to the global devastation of the war. Discover the terrifying reality of one of history’s most evil regimes and the consequences of unchecked totalitarianism. This video was made possible through a generous donation from the Robert W. Plaster Foundation, part of the Robert W. Plaster Foundation Playlist: Free Enterprise Will Set You Free, which educates Americans on the virtues of our nation's founding principles and the consequences of straying from them. This video is part of a 6-part series. Click here to watch the entire Hall of Evil series. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Follow Dr. Paul Kengor: Instagram: Faith and Freedom, The American Spectator X: Dr. Paul Kengor, The American Spectator Facebook: The American Spectator, Faith and Freedom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"One death is a tragedy. A million is a statistic." That line perfectly captures Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin’s nihilistic worldview. Millions suffered under his rule—through forced labor, purges, and starvation. In thie PragerU 5-Minute Video, Paul Kengor reveals the truth about one of the 20th century’s most ruthless individuals. This video was made possible through a generous donation from the Robert W. Plaster Foundation, part of the Robert W. Plaster Foundation Playlist: Free Enterprise Will Set You Free, which educates Americans on the virtues of our nation's founding principles and the consequences of straying from them. This video is part of a 6-part series. Click here to watch the entire Hall of Evil series Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Follow Dr. Paul Kengor: Instagram: Faith and Freedom, The American Spectator X: Dr. Paul Kengor, The American Spectator Facebook: The American Spectator, Faith and Freedom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The 1917 Russian Revolution changed the course of the 20th century. At its head stood Vladimir Lenin, a man who used terror and mass murder to realize his Marxist vision of a utopian society. How did he and a small band of communists overthrow an empire and create the first totalitarian state? Paul Kengor, Professor of Political Science at Grove City College, explains. This video was made possible through a generous donation from the Robert W. Plaster Foundation, part of the Robert W. Plaster Foundation Playlist: Free Enterprise Will Set You Free, which educates Americans on the virtues of our nation's founding principles and the consequences of straying from them. This video is part of a 6-part series. Click here to watch the entire Hall of Evil series. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Follow Dr. Paul Kengor: Instagram: Faith and Freedom, The American Spectator X: Dr. Paul Kengor, The American Spectator Facebook: The American Spectator, Faith and Freedom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What do hurricanes, wildfires, floods, extreme cold, extreme heat, and even airplane turbulence have in common? According to environmental activists, they’re all caused by—you guessed it—climate change. But are they right? In this PragerU 5-Minute Video, Matthew Wielicki, Earth scientist and author of the Irrational Fear Substack, sets the record straight. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
God performed many wonders to reveal His power to Moses, Pharaoh, and the Israelites—from the Ten Plagues to the parting of the Red Sea and to the giving of the Ten Commandments. So, why did the “Children of Israel” so readily reject God’s authority? In this PragerU 5-Minute Video, Dennis Prager, author of The Rational Bible, delves into this profound spiritual section of the Torah. He explains how these ancient biblical truths still apply to our modern struggles with faith, authority, and human nature. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Men—and the boys who aspire to become men—are in crisis. What if there were an institution designed to inspire boys to pursue goodness, self-mastery, and excellence? There was: the Boy Scouts of America. In this PragerU 5-Minute Video, Heather Mac Donald of the Manhattan Institute explores how this once-revered organization lost its mission and what that reveals about today’s culture war against masculinity, discipline, and virtue. Discover what happened to the Boy Scouts and why it matters for the future of American manhood. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After winning the Gulf War, ending the Cold War, and earning an 89% approval rating, President George H. W. Bush seemed destined for re-election. But he lost. Why? In this PragerU 5-Minute Video, presidential historian Tevi Troy unpacks the surprising fall of Bush 41, examining how economic issues, political missteps, and a changing Republican base reshaped the 1992 election. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is income inequality our biggest social problem? Can wealth redistribution—taxing the rich more to give to the poor—solve the problem? Joshua Rauh, professor of finance at Stanford and Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, addresses these questions in this challenging video. This video was made possible by a generous gift from The Peter & Judy Copses Foundation Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How did the Israelites go from being honored guests in Egypt under Joseph to enslaved people under Pharaoh? In this PragerU 5-Minute Video, Dennis Prager—bestselling author of The Rational Bible—explores this critical turning point in the Torah. Learn how God's chosen people fell out of favor, why this shift matters in biblical history, and what timeless lessons this story offers about faith, leadership, and the dangers of forgetting moral foundations. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Will there be $1,000,000 waiting for you at retirement? Not if you’re depending on Social Security—America’s most expensive government program is running out of money. In this PragerU 5-Minute Video, economist Stephen Moore exposes the fiscal crisis threatening your future and explains why Social Security is unsustainable for younger generations. Can we fix the broken system, or is it time for a bold new retirement revolution? Discover the economic realities, risks, and solutions for securing your financial future. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brad Anderson, former CEO of Best Buy, revolutionized the consumer electronics retail industry and brought a wealth of experience to the nonprofit world. From serving on boards of colleges to hospitals, Anderson has dedicated years to meaningful service. But among all the nonprofits he’s supported, one organization stands out. In this PragerU 5-Minute Video, discover why this business leader and philanthropist believes this particular nonprofit has the greatest impact—and what that reveals about leadership, values, and giving back. Donate now through Giving Tuesday and your gift will be MATCHED! Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Martha Njolomole grew up in a rural village in Malawi, Africa—washing clothes in a river and attending school under a tree. When she earned a scholarship to study in America, she was stunned by the comfort and opportunity around her. In this PragerU 5-Minute Video, Martha shares her powerful story of culture shock, gratitude, and discovery as she uncovers the principles behind America’s success. Learn what makes the U.S. unique through the eyes of someone who lived without freedom, prosperity, or modern infrastructure—and why she believes those values are worth defending. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After the Watergate scandal, Jimmy Carter ran for president with a powerful promise: “I’ll never lie to you.” His integrity wasn’t in question—his leadership was. In this PragerU 5-Minute Video, presidential historian Tevi Troy examines the rise and fall of America’s 39th President. Discover how Carter’s idealism clashed with the harsh realities of the Cold War, the energy crisis, and a failing economy, and why his presidency remains a lesson in the limits of good intentions in American politics. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cain and Abel, Noah and the Flood, Abraham and the 12 Tribes of Israel, Joseph and his coat of many colors—these timeless stories from the Book of Genesis continue to shape Western civilization and moral thought. In this PragerU 5-Minute Video, bestselling author and biblical scholar Dennis Prager, creator of The Rational Bible reveals the enduring lessons and spiritual insights found in Genesis. Discover why these foundational biblical narratives still resonate today and what they teach us about human nature, faith, family, and God’s purpose for mankind. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After President Richard Nixon resigned amid the Watergate scandal, America was divided, demoralized, and desperate for healing. Could Gerald Ford unite the nation? In this PragerU 5-Minute Video, political commentator Hugh Hewitt examines Ford’s unexpected rise to the presidency, his efforts to restore public trust, and the legacy of his controversial pardon of Nixon. Discover how Ford’s leadership shaped a critical moment in American history and what it teaches us about political courage, national reconciliation, and presidential character. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Where do we come from, and why do we think the way we do? These are the foundational questions posed in the Book of Genesis—covering the creation of man, woman, and the Jewish people. In this PragerU 5-Minute Video, bestselling author and Bible scholar Dennis Prager, creator of The Rational Bible, explores how the early chapters of Genesis shaped Western civilization, moral reasoning, and human identity. Discover why these ancient biblical stories remain relevant today and what they reveal about purpose, values, and our place in the world. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
For over 50 years, the U.S. government has massively expanded spending on education, healthcare, and welfare—promising to improve American lives. But has this surge in government funding actually made Americans smarter, healthier, or more prosperous? In this PragerU 5-Minute Video, Stanford finance professor and Hoover Institution Senior Fellow Joshua Rauh breaks down why more government spending often leads to inefficiency, waste, and dependency. Discover the unintended consequences of big government and why real solutions come from freedom, accountability, and market-driven reform. This video was made possible by a generous gift from The Peter & Judy Copses Foundation. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is diversity really our greatest strength? In this PragerU 5-Minute Video, Konstantin Kisin—British satirist and co-host of the Triggernometry podcast—examines the consequences of mass immigration and multiculturalism in Western Europe. Over the past decade, Europe has faced rising social tensions due to large-scale immigration from Muslim-majority countries in the Middle East and Africa. Kisin explores whether diversity and inclusion are always beneficial—or if they sometimes undermine national identity, cultural cohesion, and public safety. Discover the hard truths behind Europe’s immigration crisis. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lyndon B. Johnson launched the “War on Poverty” at home, but it was the Vietnam War that came to define his presidency and the turbulent 1960s. In this PragerU 5-Minute Video, historian Bill Whittle explores how LBJ’s domestic ambitions were overshadowed by the escalating conflict in Southeast Asia. Discover how Vietnam reshaped Johnson’s legacy, divided a nation, and changed the course of American history—politically, culturally, and militarily. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lyndon B. Johnson’s War on Poverty led to the creation of hundreds of government social programs—but who would run them, and how would they work? In this PragerU 5-Minute Video, bestselling author and historian Amity Shlaes examines the flawed logic and poor planning behind LBJ’s Great Society. Despite noble intentions, the federal government expanded without a clear roadmap, creating costly, inefficient bureaucracies that persist today. Discover why the War on Poverty failed and what it reveals about big government and effective reform. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
If you think Mao Zedong’s Cultural Revolution is a thing of the past, think again. In this PragerU 5-Minute Video, author and political commentator James Lindsay draws striking parallels between Mao’s 20th-century takeover of China and the rise of woke ideology in America today. Lindsay reveals how tactics like thought reform, public shaming, and ideological conformity are being repackaged in the modern West under the guise of social justice. Discover the chilling similarities and why understanding history is crucial to preserving freedom and resisting cultural totalitarianism in the U.S.. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Former UK Member of Parliament Douglas Carswell believes the front line for liberty has shifted to the United States—especially the American South. That’s why he moved his family 4,000 miles from Britain to Mississippi. In this PragerU 5-Minute Video, Carswell shares why he sees America as the last, best hope for freedom and opportunity in the modern world. Discover why this British politician believes states like Mississippi are leading the fight for individual rights, limited government, and constitutional values. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Do you work to live, or live to work? Most people today say they work to live—but that mindset may be flawed. In this PragerU 5-Minute Video, David Bahnsen, author of Full Time: Work and the Meaning of Life, explores why viewing work as merely a means to an end diminishes human purpose. Drawing on biblical and economic insights, Bahnsen explains how meaningful work enriches the soul, fosters personal growth, and honors the dignity of labor. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The incidence of gender dysphoria has skyrocketed 5,000% over the past decade, raising serious medical and ethical questions. In this PragerU 5-Minute Video, Dr. Miriam Grossman explores why major U.S. medical organizations like the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry continue to endorse gender-affirming care, even as a landmark French report warns it could become “one of the greatest ethical scandals in the history of medicine.” Discover the controversy behind youth gender transitions, the medical establishment’s role, and what this debate means for the future of healthcare and children’s well-being. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Konstantin Kisin grew up in the Soviet Union—a so-called progressive paradise where childcare, healthcare, and higher education were all free, and society claimed to be free of racial, religious, and class conflict. But the reality behind this utopia was far different. In this PragerU 5-Minute Video, Kisin, now a British comedian and host of the Triggernometry podcast, explains why he ultimately rejected the promises of socialism and left the system behind. Discover what life under state-controlled equality really looks like—and why true freedom, opportunity, and prosperity can only thrive under capitalism and individual liberty. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Experimenting with pills has never been more dangerous—because today’s drug supply is more lethal than ever. In this PragerU 5-Minute Video, James Fishback, founder of NEO: The New Drug Talk, exposes the deadly realities of modern drug use and the rise of fentanyl-laced pills. Fishback shares urgent insights on why teens and young adults are at greater risk than ever before, and how misinformation, peer pressure, and easy access are fueling a national crisis. Learn what every parent, student, and educator needs to know to stay informed and stay safe in today’s high-risk drug environment. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Two thousand years after their exile and just three years after the Holocaust, the Jewish people saw the rebirth of their nation with the establishment of modern Israel by the United Nations. But having international recognition was only part of the battle—defending their land was the true test. In this PragerU 5-Minute Video, renowned historian Michael Oren recounts the dramatic story of Israel’s War of Independence, the fierce battles that followed, and how the fledgling Jewish state secured its survival. Discover the origins of Israel’s modern founding and the fight to turn a historic homeland into a lasting reality. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After their defeat in Israel’s 1948 War of Independence, Arab nations sought revenge—but another war seemed unlikely until Egypt partnered with the Soviet Union to build a powerful arsenal of modern weapons. In this PragerU 5-Minute Video, renowned historian Michael Oren explores how Cold War alliances, rising tensions, and military buildup in the Middle East set the stage for a major conflict. Discover how regional animosities and global politics collided to ignite one of the most pivotal wars in Israeli and Middle Eastern history. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In June 1967, the young state of Israel—fewer than 20 years old—found itself completely surrounded by the armies of Egypt, Jordan, Iraq, and Syria. Facing an existential threat, Israel had to decide: wait for the inevitable attack or launch a preemptive strike? In this PragerU 5-Minute Video, renowned historian Michael Oren tells the remarkable story of the Six-Day War—how Israel’s bold decision not only ensured its survival but stunned the world and reshaped the Middle East. Discover the strategy, stakes, and lasting impact of one of the most consequential conflicts in modern history. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After years of relentless terrorist attacks from its northern neighbor, Israel launched a military campaign into Lebanon—sparking a conflict whose ending no one could predict. In this PragerU 5-Minute Video, renowned historian and former Israeli ambassador Michael Oren unpacks the origins, complexities, and consequences of Israel’s war in Lebanon. Discover how this pivotal moment in Middle East history reveals the unpredictable nature of modern warfare, the challenges of counterterrorism, and the high cost of defending national security in a volatile region. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On Yom Kippur 1973, Israel was blindsided by a massive surprise attack from Egypt and Syria—seeking revenge for their defeat in the Six-Day War. In this PragerU 5-Minute Video, renowned historian Michael Oren recounts how the Jewish state faced an existential threat on its holiest day, and how its response shaped the military and political landscape of the Middle East for the next 50 years. Discover the high-stakes decisions, battlefield heroism, and lasting global impact of the Yom Kippur War in one of history’s most dramatic military turnarounds. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Critical Theory is essential to understanding the modern left’s worldview—shaping conversations around race, colonialism, feminism, and more. In this PragerU 5-Minute Video, author and political commentator James Lindsay explains the roots of Critical Theory, how it’s been applied to dismantle Western values, and where it’s headed next. From academia to activism, Lindsay exposes the ideological playbook behind the left’s cultural strategy and reveals what’s coming in the next wave of social transformation. Discover how Critical Theory continues to reshape politics, identity, and power in America. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With his movie star looks and beautiful young family, John F. Kennedy was the picture-perfect president of the television era. But some critics said he was too young and inexperienced to be president in a dangerous Cold War world. Were they right? Larry Elder recounts the remarkable political ascent of JFK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With John F. Kennedy as president, America entered an era of hope, economic growth, civil rights progress, and a bold vision to land a man on the moon. But JFK’s promising leadership was cut short by tragedy. In this PragerU 5-Minute Video, author and political commentator Larry Elder explores the life, presidency, and enduring legacy of John F. Kennedy. Discover how JFK inspired a generation, reshaped American politics, and left a lasting mark on the nation’s pursuit of freedom, equality, and global leadership. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Are toys racist? David Johson had never thought about it when he landed his dream job at a major toy company. Then he encountered DEI, and everything changed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In the decades following the death of Mao Zedong, China enjoyed relative economic freedom and unprecedented growth. But under Xi Jinping, Mao-like government control has made a comeback, weakening China’s economy. Helen Raleigh explains how socialism is once again failing China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
American patriotism is fading, and in some places, vanishing altogether. Douglas Carswell, a former member of the British Parliament who now lives in the US, explains why patriotism is so important to the American experiment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The 1950s are widely regarded as a period of undisputed American greatness. The United States dominated the world in almost every respect, from science to culture, from John Wayne westerns to commercial aviation. What was Dwight Eisenhower’s role in this decade of prosperity? John Yoo, Professor of Law at the University of California, Berkeley, has the answer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As the Korean War intensified, war-weary Americans turned to a new leader, General Dwight D. Eisenhower, the hero of World War II, to bring them peace. “Ike,” as he was known to everyone, didn’t disappoint them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What benefits the world economy more: government-imposed trade regulations or the free exchange of ideas and commerce? For Daniel Hannan, president of the Institute for Free Trade, freedom always wins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A few short years ago, Brazil was a vibrant democracy. Today, following a highly disputed election, it looks much different. Paulo Figueiredo, popular Brazilian media commentator, sees some disturbing parallels between his home country and America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
You will inevitably face difficult challenges in your life: personal, professional, even spiritual. How will you deal with them? Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, Clarence Thomas, offers some pertinent advice in PragerU’s 2024 commencement address. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Harry Truman led America to victory in World War II, but a new challenge was looming: the spread of communism across the globe. Would America’s 33rd president retreat into isolation, or fight the new threat head-on? Elizabeth Spalding, senior fellow at Pepperdine University School of Public Policy, describes his decision and what it cost him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
When Harry Truman suddenly became president, World War II was reaching its climax. He was soon confronted with one of the biggest decisions any president would ever have to make. Elizabeth Spalding, senior fellow at Pepperdine University School of Public Policy, tells the story of America’s pivotal 33rd president. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Todd Bensman has spent the last 20 years dealing with the issue of immigration. He’d pretty much seen it all—that is, until policy changes in 2021 launched an unparalleled crisis on America’s borders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Activists suggest that all “colonized” land should be returned to the previous owners. Is it really that simple? Michael Knowles has thoughts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is climate change an existential crisis? Judith Curry, former Chair of the School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at the Georgia Institute of Technology, has spent her career studying this question. Her answer might surprise you. Take the pledge to stop climate misinformation and get the facts with a free PDF e-book of scripts from our climate videos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Should we judge people by the color of their skin or by their actions? The answer to this question was once obvious. Not anymore. Andre Archie, professor of philosophy at Colorado State University, explains why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As America’s 28th president, Woodrow Wilson greatly expanded the size and scope of the federal government. How did he do it, and why? RJ Pestritto, professor of politics at Hillsdale College, answers this important question. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In his first term as president, Woodrow Wilson sought to transform America. In his second term, he sought to transform the world. RJ Pestritto, professor of politics at Hillsdale College, describes how this once-obscure academic became one of America’s most influential presidents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Science journalist and nutrition author Max Lugavere knows how to fix our badly broken healthcare system. His plan is simple and practical. He elaborates in this eye-opening video. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Growing up in Bahrain, Fatema Al Harbi was taught that Jews hated her because she’s Muslim, and in turn, she should hate them because they’re Jews. What changed her mind? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
If China were to invade Taiwan—an island democracy in the South China Sea—would it be in America’s national interest to defend it? China scholar Helen Raleigh weighs in on this critically important question. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What is the only economic system that values freedom, lifts people out of poverty, disdains distinctions of race and creed, and draws us into productive networks of mutual dependency? Hint: it’s not a system of ever-increasing government control. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
No one has a monopoly on truth. That’s why we need open, uncensored discussion and debate. Why, then, are the government and Big Tech platforms suppressing what we can read, see, and hear? Philip Hamburger, Professor of Law at Columbia University, sheds light on this alarming trend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Was there ever a more bold and brash character to occupy the White House than Theodore Roosevelt? Wilfred McClay, professor of history at Hillsdale College, tells the story of how this politician, cowboy, and war hero came to capture the American imagination. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The time had come for America to take its place among the great nations of the world. There was no better man to lead this charge than Theodore Roosevelt. Wilfred McClay, professor of history at Hillsdale College, chronicles the complex career of America’s 26th president. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
William Howard Taft served as both the President of the United States and the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court — the only man to ever do so. Richard Lim, host of the This American President podcast, recounts the unique career of America’s 27th president. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As much as anyone, William McKinley laid the foundation for US dominance in the 20th century. Why, then, is America’s 25th president given such little credit for his accomplishments? Jason R. Edwards, professor of history at Grove City College, sets the record straight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
You need wisdom to navigate the challenges and complexities of life. But how do you get it? Owen Anderson, professor of philosophy at Arizona State University, suggests the perfect place to start. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After being valedictorian of his high school class and the winner of merit scholarships, Xaviaer DuRousseau was accepted to a top university. But all it took was one comment from a fellow student about affirmative action to make him doubt his real worth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How could one president accomplish so much in such a short amount of time and not be reelected to a second term? Louis Picone, author of The President Is Dead!, explains the brief yet impactful presidency of Benjamin Harrison. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Can a president who lost reelection return to the White House for a nonconsecutive term? One man did just that. Wilfred McClay, professor of history at Hillsdale College, shares the remarkable life and career of Grover Cleveland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chester Alan Arthur loved being vice president: parties galore, and no responsibilities. But after the death of James Garfield, Arthur had to face the music. How did he react? Daily Wire Host Michael Knowles tells Arthur’s unique story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
James Garfield, the 20th President of the United States, had all the makings of a great president. So why didn’t he become one? Louis Picone, author of The President Is Dead!, answers this tragic question. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
During WWII, the Nazi regime, headed by Adolf Hitler, set out to exterminate every living Jew. They murdered 6 million. Why did they do it? How did they do it? And why do so many young people know so little about it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The years 1880 to 1900—coined the Gilded Age—was a period of tremendous growth for American industry and technology. Many also criticize it as a time of greed, corruption, and exploitation of the lower and middle classes by the wealthy. Are we living in a second Gilded Age? Renowned historian Amity Shlaes answers this important question. This video was made possible through a generous donation from the Robert W. Plaster Foundation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Peachy Keenan, formerly a writer at a major entertainment company, now calls herself a domestic extremist. What does she mean by that? She makes the case that you should consider becoming one too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Environmentalists advocate for a world without fossil fuels. But what would the real-life consequences be? Would it even be a world you would want to live in? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We are on the brink of the biggest merger in history. If we don’t stop it, our constitutional rights could become a relic of the past. Philip Hamburger, Professor of Law at Columbia University and CEO of the New Civil Liberties Alliance, explains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Millions of Americans believe marijuana relieves pain, reduces anxiety, improves your mood, and has no side effects. Are they right? Dr. Drew Pinsky, physician, addiction medicine specialist, and media personality, answers this question. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The election of Rutherford B. Hayes remains the single most disputed presidential outcome in American history—even more than the elections of the 21st century. What happened, and what were the consequences? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It is undeniable that Native Americans suffered terribly after the arrival of European settlers, but was this the result of malice or tragic inevitability? Jeff Fynn-Paul, professor of economic and social history at Leiden University and author of Not Stolen: The Truth About European Colonialism in the New World, explores what happened when the Old World met the New. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Bible never commands us to love our parents, but it does command us to honor them. So, why have so many adult children decided to hurt their parents in one of the worst ways possible? This video was made possible through a generous donation from Dale and Nicole Judkins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
No American led a more eventful life than Ulysses S. Grant, the 18th President of the United States and the Union Army's most celebrated general. Civil War historian Garry Adelman tells Grant’s amazing story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Have you heard of NewsGuard? Its mission is to “counter misinformation on behalf of readers, brands, and democracies.” In other words, it “guards” the news by telling you what you can and cannot trust. Of course, this begs the question: can you trust NewGuard? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What is Zionism? And why does it generate so much controversy, even hatred? CJ Pearson explains the history and philosophy of this ancient promise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Title IX was put in place in the early 1970s to promote opportunities for women. Is this still the case? Former Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos answers this question. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As Columbus Day dies a slow, woke death, it might be a good idea to consider how this national holiday came about in the first place. The answer will surprise you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Abraham Lincoln had been assassinated. To take the reins of power at this tumultuous moment required a man of compassion, discernment, and discipline. Was Lincoln’s vice president, Andrew Johnson, that man? Allen Guelzo of Princeton University has the answer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Are sex categories—male and female—real, immutable, and binary? Or are they “social constructs”? Colin Wright, Ph.D. in evolutionary biology and fellow at the Manhattan Institute, has the answer. This video was made possible by a generous donation from Joseph U. Oswald. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
When Abraham Lincoln became the 16th President of the United States, he did not believe the country would soon be embroiled in a costly and bloody civil war. Allen Guelzo, author of Abraham Lincoln: Redeemer President, explains why Lincoln’s steely resolve and moral leadership were exactly what the country needed during its darkest days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Abraham Lincoln was born in a log cabin in the middle of nowhere. He had almost no formal schooling but rose to become the 16th President of the United States. Allen Guelzo, author of Abraham Lincoln: Redeemer President, shares the remarkable journey of this remarkable man. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
If the government gave people enough money to take care of their basic needs, could we eliminate poverty? Proponents of Universal Basic Income think so. Are they right? Would it really be that simple? Aldo Buttazzoni lays out the pros and cons of UBI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Are you worried about your future? Turn on the TV or scroll through social media and it’s hard not to be. But is there a brighter side to the story? Marian Tupy, senior fellow at the Cato Institute and co-author of Superabundance, explains why it’s a great time to be alive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Upon the passing of his beloved bulldog Otto, Dennis Prager reflects on the special bond between people and their dogs. What role should dogs play in our lives? And more importantly, what can we learn from this relationship? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Reason, logic, and thinking through problems can get you out of almost any sticky situation. Gad Saad, Professor of Marketing at Concordia University, popular podcaster, and author of The Saad Truth About Happiness, demonstrates how to hold on to hope and never give up, even when things look bleak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
When James Buchanan—America’s 15th president—took office, the country was ready to explode over the issue of slavery. Buchanan thought he could avert civil war. Instead, his every action (and inaction) made it inevitable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Even environmentalists concede that nuclear power is a clean source of abundant, reliable energy. But they stop short of supporting it. Why? Because of the “waste problem.” But how real are their concerns? James Meigs, senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, answers this question. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Are Americans living on stolen land acquired by nefarious means? Jeff Fynn-Paul, professor of economic and social history at Leiden University and author of Not Stolen: The Truth About European Colonialism in the New World, dispels this misleading and destructive myth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Land of Israel has changed hands many times over the centuries. But it has always been the homeland of one particular people. Noa Tishby, author of Israel: A Simple Guide to the Most Misunderstood Country on Earth, explains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Franklin Pierce, America’s 14th President, had two simple goals: keep his party together and keep his country calm through the storm of the slavery debate. Simple, but not easy. Joseph Fornieri, Professor of Political Science at the Rochester Institute of Technology, explains how Pierce’s leadership (or lack thereof) pushed America toward civil war. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We used to trust the mainstream media. They reported the facts and let us make our own decisions about the issues of the day. But that’s no longer the case. What changed and why? Investigative Journalist Ashley Rindsberg has the disturbing answers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Happiness is more than a feeling or a state of mind. There are real, practical steps you can take to get on the path to a happier life—one with lasting contentment and fewer regrets. Gad Saad, a professor of marketing at Concordia Univ., popular podcaster, and author of The Saad Truth About Happiness, shares seven ways to maximize your happiness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is social activism the only way to improve the situation for minorities in America? Alfredo Ortiz, the son of Mexican immigrants and the CEO of Job Creators Network, has a different take. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is Millard Fillmore, the 13th President of the United States, the least significant of all the commanders in chief? Or the most underestimated? Jared Cohen, author of Accidental Presidents: Eight Men Who Changed America, has the answer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jews and Christians are the only two religions that share a sacred text and a fundamental set of values. These values created and sustained Western Civilization. But now many want to discard them. If we do, at what cost? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In PragerU’s 2023 commencement address, popular podcaster Tim Pool shares the secret of his success (hint: it’s not a degree from a prestigious university). Tim’s life path goes against everything we’re told we need to do to be “successful.” So, how did he do it? And how can you do it, too? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Unlike any governing document in history, the U.S. Constitution inscribed liberty and individual rights into law. But how could America espouse freedom at its founding and also permit slavery? Robert George, Professor of Jurisprudence at Princeton University, examines this moral conundrum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is police brutality a major problem in America? Many activists, politicians, and the media would have you believe that it is. But what does the actual data say? Rafael Mangual, senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute and author of Criminal (In)Justice, presents the facts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
He was a slave owner who opposed the expansion of slavery; a president who despised politics and politicians. That was Zachary Taylor—“Old Rough and Ready.” Joseph Fornieri, Professor of Political Science at the Rochester Institute of Technology, tells the story of this walking contradiction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Should the world stop using fossil fuels—oil, coal, and natural gas? Or should we embrace them as an essential part of modern life? Alex Epstein explores these questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Everyone has heard the expression, “Let your conscience be your guide.” But is that really true? Is your conscience trustworthy? Dennis Prager shares some insights that might surprise you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
One of the few public policies that unites people from across the political spectrum is school choice—the ability of parents to choose the school that best fits their children’s needs. So, why isn’t it the norm? Mandy Drogin of the Texas Public Policy Foundation explains what the obstacles are and how we might overcome them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
James K. Polk believed that America was destined to expand west. Did this make him an imperialist or an agent for freedom and opportunity? Wilfred McClay, professor of history at Hillsdale College, sets the record straight about the 11th President of the United States. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Crime has become a major issue in America again. People don’t feel safe, and for good reason. Homicides are at levels not seen for decades. How do we reverse this dangerous trend? Former prosecutor Tom Hogan has some street-tested solutions that can be implemented immediately. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How many times can someone lie to you before you stop believing him? Popular podcaster Tim Pool applies this question to a source you might be trusting a little too much. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Constitution has been amended 27 times. The most famous amendments are the first ten: the Bill of Rights. But what do you know about the others? John Yoo, Professor of Law at the University of California, Berkeley, breaks them down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We’re supposed to be in a climate crisis. And we are. But not in the way you think. Alex Epstein, author of Fossil Future, explains the real crisis and what we can do to get out of it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The year was 1841. No president had ever before died in office. And then one did. Who would take over as chief executive? The Constitution was surprisingly vague on this question — until Vice President John Tyler took a firm stance. His actions changed the direction of American history. Jared Cohen, author of Accidental Presidents: Eight Men Who Changed America, tells Tyler’s little-known story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
William Henry Harrison, the first Whig president, died shortly after taking office. Though he didn’t live long enough to enact his ambitious agenda, it would be a serious mistake to underestimate his contribution to the American story. Richard Lim, host of the This American President podcast, explains why Harrison matters. Donate today to help keep PragerU podcasts and videos free! PragerU.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The first person to fully realize the value of organizing around a political party was the eighth President of the United States, Martin Van Buren. The party he helped to create is still thriving today. Wilfred McClay, professor of history at Hillsdale College and author of Land of Hope, explains how Van Buren shaped America’s political destiny. Watch PragerU's American Presidents series: https://www.prageru.com/video/martin-van-buren-political-magician Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Both revered and reviled in his own time, the seventh President of the United States Andrew Jackson never backed down from a fight. His “my way or the highway” approach made “Old Hickory” as ruthless with his veto pen as with his dueling pistol. Allen Guelzo, Distinguished Research Scholar in the James Madison Program at Princeton University, tells Jackson’s story. Watch PragerU's American presidents series: Prageru.com/series/american-presidents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
John Quincy Adams, the son of the second President of the United States, became the sixth President of the United States. But the road to that prize was anything but smooth. Jane Hampton Cook, author of American Phoenix, tells how this formidable and intimidating man overcame every obstacle in his path. Donate today to help keep PragerU podcasts and videos free! PragerU.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bad ideas are everywhere, spreading like viruses. Ironically, the antidote is readily available. We just have to have the courage to use it. Seth Dillon, CEO of The Babylon Bee, provides the prescription. Donate today to help keep PragerU podcasts and videos free! PragerU.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
There are now eight billion people living on the planet. Is there enough room for all of us? Are we going to run out of food and other resources? Marian Tupy, Senior Fellow at the Cato Institute and co-author of Superabundance, examines whether or not these fears are valid. His answer may surprise you. Donate today to help keep PragerU podcasts and videos free! PragerU.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Plenty of people can tell you what America’s problems are. But who’s talking about what America’s future could be? Kendall Qualls, president of TakeCharge, presents a vision that’s closer than you think. Donate today to help keep PragerU podcasts and videos free! PragerU.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How did thirteen separate colonies become the United States of America? The answer is found in the second half of the American Constitution—Articles IV through VII. Kurt Lash, Professor of Law at the University of Richmond, explains. Donate today to help keep PragerU podcasts and videos free! PragerU.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Imagine you dedicated your life to environmentalism and all of its assumptions. Then imagine you realize those assumptions are all wrong. What would you do? Entrepreneur Brian Gitt tells his personal story and where it led him. Donate today to help keep PragerU podcasts and videos free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What makes great art great? Is it simply a matter of personal taste, with little or no regard for skill or execution? Or are there standards by which an artistic work can be objectively judged? Renowned artist Robert Florczak confronts these challenging questions. Donate today to help keep PragerU podcasts and videos free! PragerU.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What most prevents people from living a happy, fulfilling, and meaningful life? And, what causes people to act irrationally? Both questions have the same answer. Dennis Prager explains. Donate today to help keep PragerU podcasts and videos free! PragerU.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
If someone told you that they advocate for the chemical castration, sterilization, and physical mutilation of children and young adults, you’d probably think they were a monster. So why do progressives who push for “gender-affirming care” get a free pass? Kaylee McGhee White shares the truth about this alarming new trend. Donate today to help keep PragerU podcasts and videos free! PragerU.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Did you know that freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and the right to bear arms were not in the original Constitution, drafted in Philadelphia in the summer of 1787? So where did they come from? Sherif Girgis, associate professor of law at the University of Notre Dame, has the answer. Donate today to help keep PragerU podcasts and videos free! PragerU.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In 1940, Nazi Germany overran France. Britain looked to be the next target. President Franklin Roosevelt knew he had to prepare America for war. But how? Arthur Herman, senior fellow at the Hudson Institute and author of Freedom's Forge, tells the amazing story. Donate today to help keep PragerU podcasts and videos free! PragerU.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
To rescue America from the Great Depression, President Franklin Roosevelt attempted to steer the country on a new economic course. He called his plan the New Deal. Did it succeed, or did it make matters worse? Amity Shlaes, author of The Forgotten Man, explores this critical question. Donate today to help keep PragerU podcasts and videos free! PragerU.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Anyone who wants to protect and preserve America should also want to protect and preserve Israel. Ambassador Robert C. O'Brien, former National Security Advisor in the Trump administration, explains why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In a culture where diet and exercise fads come and go, what do you need to do to be healthy? Renowned fitness expert Vinnie Tortorich offers three key behaviors that must be repeated to get and stay in shape. Anyone can do it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Supreme Court seems to have the final say over every controversial issue from abortion to gun control to same-sex marriage. But is that what the Framers of the Constitution intended? Sherif Girgis, Associate Professor of Law at the University of Notre Dame, has the answer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
They’ve saved the free world more than once. And they’re on the job preserving the peace right now. When it comes to making the world a more secure place for good and decent people everywhere, this one group deserves the bulk of the credit. Who is this group, and how can we ever thank them? Pete Hegseth, U.S. Army Major, has the answer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Twenty years ago, if you asked someone which of the world’s countries was the most diverse, most equitable and most inclusive, they would have answered “the United States.” Not anymore. What changed? Christian Watson, host of Pensive Politics, has the surprising answer. Donate today to help keep PragerU podcasts and videos free! PragerU.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What do you think of conservatives? Do you think their views are rooted in racism, ignorance, and intolerance? Or is it just possible that they have valid reasons for thinking the way they do? Former leftist activist and now PragerU personality Amala Ekpunobi breaks it down in PragerU’s 500th 5-Minute Video. If you've enjoyed our 500 5-Minute Videos, please consider joining PragerU's Club5 with a donation of $5/month and help save America by contributing to our next wave of mind-changing videos: https://l.prageru.com/3eZxpeJ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Americans fought a long and bloody war to get rid of one tyrant, the English King, George III. They didn’t want to install a new one of their own making. So how did the Framers ensure that the President would have enough power to be an effective chief executive, without making him a dictator? John Yoo, Professor of Law at the University of California, Berkeley, has the answer. Donate today to help keep PragerU podcasts and videos free! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Entertainment journalist Christian Toto explores why almost everyone in Tinsel Town—from the top star to the lowest crew member—seems to fall on one side of the political spectrum. There is no shortage of reasons. But that doesn’t mean those reasons are commendable. Donate today to help keep PragerU podcasts and videos free! PragerU.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Did you know that the Founding Fathers referred to Deuteronomy, the fifth book of the Hebrew Bible, more than any other source? What is it about this book that is so special? Dennis Prager has answers. Donate today to help keep PragerU podcasts and videos free! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices