Growing Pains Leading PragerU

Marissa Streit is the CEO of PragerU, a conservative media organisation and education platform. Marissa shares her experiences growing up in Israel, serving in the military, and returning to the United States to pursue a career in education. Zuby and Marissa dig into concerns about the American education system and how historical context shapes learning. The conversation explores the myth of a perfectly rational society, the importance of ethical agreements, and the role education plays in cultivating values. Marissa also recounts her journey to PragerU and explains how she balances family life with the challenges of leading a fast-growing organisation.

Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction

(02:50) Growing Up in Israel

(07:08) Military Service and Its Impact

(14:17) Return to the USA and Career in Education

(16:32) Concerns About American Education System

(23:20) Historical Context and Influence on Education

(37:22) Moral Code and Prosperity in Modern Society

(40:47) The Myth of a Perfect Rational Society

(41:18) The Importance of Moral and Ethical Agreements

(42:24) The Role of Education in Society

(43:49) Journey to PragerU

(50:22) Challenges of Leading a Growing Organisation

(54:26) Balancing Family and Career

(01:02:40) Critique of Modern Feminism

(01:17:39) Future Aspirations/outro

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