
Real Talk with Marissa Streit
Join PragerU CEO Marissa Streit as she interviews some of the most significant thought leaders and influential figures from around the world.
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Apr 23, 2025 • 1h 2min
Celebrity Chef Andrew Gruel Explains Where America's Food Actually Comes From
Celebrity chef and restaurateur Andrew Gruel joins PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to expose the truth about who really controls the food on your plate. From mislabeled “wild caught” seafood to foreign-run processing plants, Andrew shines a light on the powerful “food mafia” influencing America’s food system. Find out what’s really happening to your local catch—and what you can do about it.Follow Marissa onhttps://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/https://x.com/marissastreithttps://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/Follow Chef Andrew: https://www.instagram.com/andrewgruel/https://x.com/ChefGruel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 16, 2025 • 1h 29min
The January 6 Stories the Media Doesn’t Want You to Hear
Do we actually know what really happened on January 6th? Hear firsthand accounts from John Strand and Brandon Straka—two men who were arrested, jailed, and nearly financially ruined for their presence at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. They sit down with PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to share why they went to D.C., what they witnessed, and how that day changed their lives forever.Follow Marissa onhttps://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/https://x.com/marissastreithttps://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/Follow Brandon Strakahttps://www.instagram.com/brandonstraka1/https://x.com/BrandonStrakaFollow John Strandhttps://www.instagram.com/johnstrandusa/https://x.com/JohnStrandUSA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 9, 2025 • 1h 13min
Hugh Hewitt Unpacks Trump’s Nearly 100-Day Sprint
Nearly 100 days have passed since President Donald Trump returned to the White House. Constitutional scholar, lawyer, and former Reagan administration official Hugh Hewitt joins PragerU CEO Marissa Streit for an in-depth discussion on Trump’s return. Together, they explore Trump’s plan for tariffs, whether DOGE will bring lasting change to the government, and how activist judges may cripple the President’s agenda.Follow Marissa onhttps://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/https://x.com/marissastreithttps://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/Follow Hugh Hewitt: https://x.com/hughhewitthttps://www.instagram.com/realhughhewittshow/https://www.facebook.com/hughhewittshow/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 2, 2025 • 1h 5min
Canadian Premier Danielle Smith Makes Her Case for a Strong U.S. Relationship
The U.S. is starting to impose tariffs as part of its “America First” agenda, aimed at revitalizing domestic manufacturing and correcting trade imbalances worldwide. This move has triggered a trade war with Canada, reshaping economic relations between the two nations. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith joins PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to discuss the broader impact of these tariffs. She also highlights Alberta’s energy abundance, challenges posed by federal regulations, and the province’s commitment to protecting children’s innocence and defending parental rights.Follow Marissa onhttps://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/https://x.com/marissastreithttps://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/Follow Premier Danielle Smith: https://www.instagram.com/abdaniellesmithhttps://x.com/ABDanielleSmith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 27, 2025 • 50min
Secretary Brooke Rollins and the Trump Agenda: A Plan for Lean Government
The Department of Agriculture (USDA) is one of the biggest federal agencies, shaping everything from food production and farming to rural development and nutrition programs. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins joins PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to break down what DOGE uncovered at the USDA, how the Trump administration is tackling China buying up U.S. farmland, and what real reform for programs like food stamps should look like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 19, 2025 • 1h 3min
What Happens after the Department of Education Is Abolished?
What role should the government play in education? Should the Department of Education be disbanded? Former DOE press secretary Angela Morabito and education reform advocate Sam Sorbo join PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to discuss the DOE’s failures and the future of education. Is school choice the solution, or should parents have complete control with no government involvement? While both agree the DOE must go, they have very different opinions on what should happen next.Follow Marissa onhttps://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/https://x.com/marissastreithttps://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/Follow Sam Sorbo: https://www.instagram.com/sam_sorbo/https://x.com/thesamsorboFollow Angela Morabito: https://www.instagram.com/angelalmorabito/https://x.com/AngelaLMorabito Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 12, 2025 • 58min
Why Tom MacDonald Can't Be Controlled by the Music Industry
Independent rapper Tom MacDonald hit #1 on iTunes with his 2024 song “Facts” featuring Ben Shapiro—without a label, manager, or corporate backing. During this conversation with PragerU CEO Marissa Streit, Tom opens up about overcoming substance abuse, building a career as an independent artist, and the industry’s control over musicians and fans. Tom reveals how mainstream music pushes negative messages and why he’s dedicated to creating music that uplifts and empowers.Follow Marissa onhttps://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/https://x.com/marissastreithttps://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/Follow Tom on: https://x.com/IAMTOMMACDONALDhttps://www.instagram.com/hangovergang/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 5, 2025 • 56min
Would Society Be Better without Any Government? Michael Malice Responds.
Michael Malice, author, podcaster, and outspoken anarchist, argues that no system of government truly protects personal liberty or safety. He believes the only path to real freedom is eliminating the government's power and embracing anarchy. He joins PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to discuss his views on anarchy and what a government-free United States might look like.Follow Marissa onhttps://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/https://x.com/marissastreithttps://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/Follow Michael Malice: https://www.instagram.com/michaelmalice/https://x.com/michaelmalice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 26, 2025 • 52min
Behind the Scenes with Rob Schneider: Comedy, Career, and Politics
Actor and comedian Rob Schneider has starred in some of the biggest comedy films in history, including Grown Ups, 50 First Dates, and the Deuce Bigalow franchise. In this exclusive interview with Marissa Streit for PragerU’s upcoming documentary on comedy, Rob shares how political correctness nearly destroyed comedy—and why “woke BS” now provides comedians with more material than ever. This full-length, UNCUT, and uncensored conversation offers a candid look at his thoughts on comedy, culture, and free expression. Enjoy the full, unfiltered interview. Follow Marissa onhttps://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/https://x.com/marissastreithttps://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/Follow Rob onhttps://www.instagram.com/iamrobschneider/https://x.com/RobSchneider Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 19, 2025 • 1h 12min
Can Hollywood Superhero Zachary Levi Save the Film Industry?
Actor Zachary Levi has starred in blockbuster Hollywood films including Shazam and Tangled. Zachary and PragerU CEO Marissa Streit discuss how the Hollywood model is broken, and what he is doing to make lasting changes in the industry. Levi also opens up about how his childhood trauma caused him to struggle with self-love and how he worked to overcome his adversity.Follow Marissa onhttps://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/https://x.com/marissastreithttps://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/Follow Zachary on: https://www.instagram.com/zacharylevi/https://x.com/ZacharyLevi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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