Real Talk with Marissa Streit

Has America been a force for good or for evil? Why are some podcasters suggesting that the U.S. should have sided with Hitler’s Germany over Churchill’s UK and Stalin’s USSR during World War II? Was dropping the atomic bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki a moral failure — or a necessary act to end the war? And does the Constitution really prohibit displaying the Ten Commandments in schools and government buildings? PragerU CEO Marissa Streit invites historians David and Tim Barton for an in-depth discussion. David Barton, founder of WallBuilders, is the author of over 20 books on American history and has served on numerous history advisory boards. Tim Barton, president of WallBuilders, is a national speaker and co-author of The American Story series, known for making America’s founding ideas accessible to students and families. Chapters: 00:00 – Introducing WallBuilders’ David & Tim Barton 01:15 – Working as Father & Son to Defend America’s History 03:10 – Has the Smithsonian Become Politicized? 06:20 – Why George Washington’s Heroism Is Erased in Museums 09:15 – America’s Untold Story: Slavery, Context, and Progress 11:40 – What Kids Really See in D.C.’s Museums 14:00 – From Fauci Portraits to 81 Genders: What’s on Display 17:00 – Marxism in the Smithsonian: Oppressor vs. Oppressed 18:20 – PBS vs. PragerU: Who Should Taxpayers Fund? 23:40 – Columbus in Context: The Truth About Slavery and Cannibal Tribes 30:00 – Why the Left Labels Teaching Honest History as “Whitewashing” 35:15 – Frederick Douglass, the Constitution, and a “Glorious Liberty Document” 38:00 – Are the Ten Commandments Really Unconstitutional in Schools? 52:00 – Churchill, Stalin, and the New Revisionism of WWII 1:11:00 – Has America Been a Force for Good or for Evil? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How did fascism—built on state control of industry, education, banks, churches, and media—end up labeled as “right wing” when those are traditionally left-wing platforms? Filmmaker and author Dinesh D’Souza joins PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to unpack how progressive academics redefined fascism after World War II to distance it from the left. D’Souza also explains how this same distortion shapes the narrative around antisemitism on both the left and the right. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Author and filmmaker Dinesh D’Souza has never abeen afraid of taking on difficult topics with his books and documentaries. Dinesh joins PragerU CEO Marissa Streit for a conversation on immigration, Trump’s policies, the big lie about fascism, and why Israel remains the spiritual center of the world. He also reveals what’s at stake in the global battle between good and evil. Follow Marissa on social: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ https://x.com/marissastreit https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/ Follow Dinesh D'Souza https://www.instagram.com/dineshjdsouza/?hl=en https://x.com/DineshDSouza 00:00 – Dinesh D’Souza’s Unlikely Journey From India to America 03:10 – Books vs. Films 06:40 – How Dinesh Chooses Explosive Topics for His Documentaries 09:20 – Obama, Hillary, and Exposing the Hidden History of the Democrats 12:00 – Behind the Documentaries: Why Showing Proof Changed Everything 14:30 – Discernment and Seeing Around Corners in American Politics 16:00 – Why Assimilation Used to Define the American Dream 18:40 – Trump vs. Reagan on Tariffs and Economic Power 21:20 – How Trump Prevents Wars Without Firing a Shot 25:00 – Can Trump’s Economic Strategy Work in the Muslim World? 29:00 – Europe, Orbán, and Why the Left Smears Trump as “Hitler” 33:00 – The Real Origins of Fascism—and the Left’s Big Lie 37:40 – Why Antisemitism Thrives on Both Left and Right 42:00 – Israel, Gaza, and the Double Standards No Other Nation Faces 46:00 – Is Israel the Spiritual Center of the World? 52:00 – D’Souza’s New Film on Israel and the End Times Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Leonard Sax, physician and psychologist, sits down with PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to expose how toxic culture, weak parenting, and a corrupt medical system have failed our children. They discuss the rising crisis of overmedicated children, the ADHD and antidepressants drugs epidemic, and why the best parenting combines love with firm boundaries. Follow Marissa on social: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ https://x.com/marissastreit https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/ Follow Dr. Leonard Sax MD, PhD: https://x.com/unfragilekids 00:00 – Why Parenting Feels Impossible Today 02:30 – How American Culture Undermined Parents 04:30 – Disney, Nickelodeon, and the Rise of Disrespect 07:00 – “My Body, My Choice” vs. Parental Authority 10:00 – Why Parents No Longer Teach Right and Wrong 13:00 – Schools Replacing Parents in Raising Children 16:30 – Gender Ideology in Classrooms 20:00 – Are Boys and Girls Really Different? The Science Says Yes 24:00 – The Explosion of Transgender Identity in Just 30 Years 28:00 – Why Europe Banned Puberty Blockers, but the U.S. Hasn’t 32:00 – TikTok, Depression, and Teen Gender Confusion 36:00 – ADHD, Sleep Deprivation, and the “Medicalization of Misbehavior” 42:00 – Big Pharma’s Influence on Child Psychiatry 48:00 – Why American Kids Are the Most Medicated in the World 53:00 – Love + Boundaries: The Parenting Model That Works Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has led his country for over 19 years in total, across two terms. Often criticized by Western media for closing Hungary’s borders, defending Christian values, and resisting EU demands, Orbán sits down with PragerU CEO Marissa Streit in his office to discuss immigration, national identity, family policy, and the cultural battle over Europe’s future—as well as allegations of corruption and how he responds to his critics. Follow Marissa on social: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ https://x.com/marissastreit https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/ Follow PM Viktor Orbán https://www.instagram.com/orbanviktor https://x.com/PM_ViktorOrban 00:00 - Introduction: Interview with Prime Minister Viktor Orban 00:14 - Addressing Accusations: Corruption and Favoritism Claims 01:00 - Hungary's Economic Growth: Achievements and Challenges 02:36 - Public Procurement and EU Regulations: Orban’s Defense 03:46 - Orban’s Political Longevity: 20 Years in Power 04:51 - Running Again: Orban’s Reasons for Continuing as Prime Minister 05:16 - Hungary’s Foreign Policy: Navigating Relations with the EU, Russia, and the US 06:04 - The EU’s Influence: Orban Defends Hungary’s Sovereignty 07:34 - Protecting Hungary: External Threats from Russia, EU, and Brussels 08:37 - Multi-Alignment Strategy: Hungary’s Relations with China, the US, and Russia 09:43 - EU Centralization: Orban on Sovereignty vs. Brussels Control 10:18 - The EU's Role: A Service Center for Member States, Not a Ruler 12:43 - The US-EU Tariff Deal: Orban Critiques the European Commission 15:42 - Immigration: Hungary’s Strict Border Protection and Rejection of EU Fines 17:18 - Defending National Identity: Orban on European Immigration Policies 20:45 - Orban’s Views on LGBTQ+ Pride and Public Protests 23:23 - Protecting Children: Orban’s Law Against Sexual Content in Public 26:22 - Freedom of Speech: Hungary vs. Western Countries’ Censorship 30:11 - Preserving National Identity: Christianity’s Role in Hungary’s Laws and Culture 32:06 - Hungary’s Family Policy: Supporting Working Moms and National Growth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Larry Elder joins PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to unpack the first six months of President Trump’s second term, spotlighting key wins on the economy, border security, and foreign policy. The author, lawyer, and former presidential candidate also weighs in on the media’s sudden obsession with the Epstein files. The conversation also explores the rise of third parties, the weaponization of intelligence agencies under Obama-era officials, and what Gavin Newsom’s recent political maneuvers signal about his national ambitions. Follow Marissa on social: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ https://x.com/marissastreit https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/ Follow Larry Elder on social: https://www.instagram.com/larryeldershow/ https://x.com/larryelder 0:00 – Larry Elder on Trump’s Second Term So Far 1:22 – Big Wins: Border, Economy, and Foreign Policy 4:13 – The Epstein Files: Distraction or Real Threat? 6:20 – Why Young Voters Fixate on Epstein 10:49 – Should the Public See Everything? National Security vs. Transparency 14:59 – Did Obama Weaponize Intelligence to Take Down Trump? 17:06 – Who Are the Real Election Deniers? 19:20 – Why Obama Will Never Be Held Accountable 27:22 – ICE Raids, Media Hysteria, and the Two Americas 30:15 – 20 Million Crossed the Border—Was That the Plan? 34:48 – Gavin Newsom’s California: Crisis or Strategy? 40:17 – The Hidden Cost of Illegal Immigration 42:06 – Trump’s Big Bill and the Entitlement Time Bomb 47:16 – How Welfare Policy Broke the Family 57:06 – What Larry Elder Learned From Running—and From His Father Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the Supreme Court weighs in on laws banning gender surgeries, puberty blockers, and hormone treatments for minors, PragerU CEO Marissa Streit sits down with two outspoken physicians on the front lines of this debate. Dr. Stanley Goldfarb, founder of Do No Harm, and Dr. Sheila Nazarian, a board-certified plastic surgeon, challenge the medical establishment’s push for “gender-affirming care” in children. Together, they reveal how political activism and profit incentives are driving irreversible harm, and what recent Supreme Court rulings mean for vulnerable kids. Follow Marissa on social: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ https://x.com/marissastreit https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/ Follow Dr. Shiela Nazarian https://www.instagram.com/drsheilanazarian/ https://x.com/DoctorNazarian Follow Dr. Stanley Goldfarb and Do No Harm: https://x.com/one1iron https://www.instagram.com/donoharmmedicine/ https://x.com/donoharm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MacKenzie Price, co-founder of Alpha Schools and 2 Hour Learning, joins PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to explain how her AI-powered school model is transforming K–12 education. Alpha students are scoring in the top 1–2% nationwide and learning life skills along the way. MacKenzie reveals why the traditional system is broken, how Alpha uses tech to teach thinking and leadership, and why students thrive when they’re given time to pursue their passions. Follow Marissa on social: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ https://x.com/marissastreit https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/ Follow MacKenzie Price https://x.com/mackenzieprice https://www.instagram.com/futureof_education/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The National Education Association (NEA) is the largest teachers union in the U.S., representing over 3 million teachers. And recently, a leaked internal agenda reveals a political playbook that has nothing to do with reading, writing, or math. PragerU CEO Marissa Streit is joined by education whistleblower Jessica Tapia, a California teacher fired for refusing to comply with transgender directives, and school choice advocate Corey DeAngelis, who breaks down what’s really going on inside the NEA. Now, the powerful American Federation of Teachers (AFT) is partnering with OpenAI to shape how artificial intelligence enters the classroom—raising urgent questions about bias, control over curriculum, and who really gets to influence the minds of America’s students. Follow Marissa on social: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ https://x.com/marissastreit https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/ Follow Corey DeAngelis https://www.instagram.com/coreydeangelis/ https://x.com/DeAngelisCorey Follow Jessica Tapia https://www.instagram.com/imjessicatapia/ https://x.com/RealJessTapia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

City of David's Director of International Affairs, Ze’ev Orenstein, joins PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to discuss the growing international campaign to erase Israel’s biblical and historical roots. From UNESCO’s refusal to acknowledge Jewish heritage sites to claims that King David never existed, Orenstein lays out archaeological and historical evidence showing that the Bible affirms Jewish presence in the land of Israel for thousands of years. He also explains how these efforts to rewrite history are part of a broader political agenda to delegitimize the modern Jewish state. Follow Marissa on social: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ https://x.com/marissastreit https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices