Real Talk with Marissa Streit | PragerU

Dennis Prager joins PragerU CEO Marissa Streit for their first conversation of 2026 to break down the rapidly changing world, and what it means for America. They discuss the collapse of Venezuela’s Maduro regime, the growing uprising in Iran, and why the United States cannot afford to retreat from global leadership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grassroots organizer and Early Vote Action founder Scott Presler joins PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to explain how he believes elections are really won—and what young Americans truly care about. They discuss why so many passionate Americans still aren’t registered to vote, how Scott recruits new voters, and how to turn the frustration of disaffected Americans into a force for good. Chapters: 0:00 — Why Scott Presler got into politics 1:30 — Early Vote Action: born after the 2022 “debacle” 3:10 — From jobless graduate to activist: “be the solution” 4:20 — Scott’s #1 issue: border security 7:03 — How to start: show up, volunteer, knock doors 10:46 — The Baltimore cleanup: turning talk into action 13:13 — Where his values come from: family, service, faith 14:49 — His daily life: meeting voters “from Mar-a-Lago to Walmart” 16:12 — The farmers market method: how he gets strangers to register 19:57 — The harsh truth: passionate people who still don’t vote 21:47 — Republicans can’t just be “anti-Democrat”—they must deliver 24:07 — Election integrity push: California, Washington, Oregon, Nevada 25:44 — Can California become normal again? Jungle primary risk 29:54 — Gerrymandering explained (and why it matters) 31:43 — What normal voters actually care about: economy, border, “no new wars” 34:58 — The crisis of disaffected young men: what they need now 37:14 — Dating politics: why young men feel stuck 41:12 — Judges matter: why down-ballot elections change everything 47:30 — The case for early voting (and why Election Day fails conservatives) 52:47 — Now that Republicans won: are they securing election integrity? 54:28 — How to support Early Vote Action Follow Marissa on social: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ https://x.com/marissastreit https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/ Follow Scott Presler https://x.com/ScottPresler https://www.instagram.com/scottpresler/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rapper, podcaster, and cultural commentator Zuby joins PragerU CEO Marissa Streit for an in-depth conversation about how outrage-driven social media algorithms distort reality and reward negativity. He breaks down why constant exposure to fear and conflict online creates a false picture of the world, and why taking personal responsibility is the only way out. He and Marissa also explore the decline of community, the consequences of extreme individualism, the crisis in modern dating and relationships, and why men and women are more confused than ever about commitment, marriage, and purpose. 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

Dennis Prager joins PragerU CEO Marissa Streit from his hospital room with an update on his recovery and a warning that the country’s moral condition may be even more urgent than his own. Dennis reflects on gratitude, suffering, and why he believes America is losing something essential when “America First” turns into “America Only.” He also breaks down the spiritual and ideological forces reshaping the West and explains why antisemitism must be rejected. Follow Marissa on social: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ https://x.com/marissastreit https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/ Follow Dennis Prager: https://x.com/DennisPrager https://www.instagram.com/thedennisprager Chapters: 00:00 Dennis’ health update: “Talking is a miracle” 02:15 Gratitude after tragedy: why it doesn’t disappear with suffering 04:19 How is America doing? “America First” vs “America Only” 07:16 Disaffected young men and the false promise of government 11:29 Weimar vibes: why it’s subjectively similar, objectively different 15:04 COVID lies and the right response: fight—nonviolently—for truth 17:00 French Revolution vs American Revolution: burn it down vs build liberty 19:41 “De-Judaizing” Jesus and the road to totalitarianism 25:38 The rational moral case for Israel: one question that ends the debate 28:13 War, rape, and what the Torah demanded 3,000 years ago 35:23 The red–green alliance: why the Left teams up with Islamists 43:27 Why young people drift to isolationism: loss of God, country, family 46:10 When friends go wrong: loyalty to values vs loyalty to people 01:04:21 London, Europe, and the West’s surrender—and America’s fight back 01:34:16 Bar mitzvah and manhood at 13: responsibility, character, and purpose Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glenn Beck joins PragerU CEO Marissa Streit for a powerful conversation about courage, faith, and what he believes is a spiritual battle for America’s future. At 62, Glenn shares why he now understands his purpose in standing for truth amid rising historical revisionism and hate. He warns against the modern “death cult” spreading on social media and discusses with Marissa the growing confusion between left and right versus right and wrong. Together, they explore the dangers of rage-fueled online culture, how fatherlessness and victimhood narratives are harming young men, and why courage and personal responsibility are essential for restoring strength and sanity. Follow Marissa Streit on Social: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ https://x.com/marissastreit https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/ Follow Glenn Beck: https://x.com/glennbeck https://www.instagram.com/glennbeck/ Chapters: 00:00 – A Conversation Glenn Beck Has Been Waiting to Have 02:00 – “We Will See Miracles”: Why Glenn Says the Times Are Changing 04:30 – Why Glenn Believes He Was Born for This Moment 07:00 – The Seeds of Hate: How History Is Repeating Itself 10:00 – Charlie Kirk’s Death and the Shift Glenn Felt Across America 13:00 – The Rise of Moral Confusion Inside the Right 15:30 – God, Labels, and the Danger of Performative Faith 18:45 – “Choose Life”: Glenn on the Death Cult Shaping Modern Politics 22:00 – Have Conservatives Accidentally Created a Victim Narrative for Men? 25:00 – Understanding Gen Z: Why Their Despair Makes Sense 28:30 – Victimhood vs. Responsibility: Glenn’s Turning Point 31:00 – Fame, Addiction, and Why Honor Is Worth More Than Influence 35:00 – America’s Fatherhood Crisis and What Boys Are Really Missing 39:00 – The Need for Shepherds—and Why God May Be Raising New Ones 43:00 – Glenn’s Vision for Fixing Education Through AI 47:00 – Preserving America’s DNA: The George AI Project 50:00 – A Message for America’s Future: What Glenn Would Put in the “Clay Pots” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Australian broadcaster–turned–political podcaster Erin Molan joins PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to discuss China’s growing aggression toward the West, the media’s role in fueling division, rising mass immigration, and whether America can maintain its global influence. Erin explains why she left her “dream job” as a top sports anchor in Australia to speak openly about politics, international security, and the spread of radical ideologies throughout Western society. Follow Marissa Streit on Social: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/https://x.com/marissastreithttps://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/Follow Erin Molan https://x.com/Erin_Molanhttps://www.instagram.com/erin_molan Chapters: 0:00 – Weak Men and a Lost Generation 2:26 – From Sports Star to Political Commentator 5:00 – Why Conservative Women Aren’t Welcome in Media 7:50 – October 7 and Shame at the Sydney Opera House 10:28 – How Australian News Manipulates Sympathy and Hides Facts 14:30 – When Erin Lost Trust in Legacy Media 17:34 – October 7 as a Test of Good vs Evil 20:40 – Mass Immigration and the Disappearing Australia 24:30 – What the UK and Europe Teach Us About Losing a Nation 27:40 – Growing Up in Indonesia and Fighting Islamic Extremism 31:40 – How Indonesia and Egypt De-Radicalized While the West Went Soft 35:30 – China, TikTok, and the CCP’s Plan for Global Dominance 42:10 – America First vs America Only: What Allies Need 46:50 – Holocaust Survivors vs Gazan Immigration: What Changed? 52:30 – Raising Strong Kids and Healing Yourself First 57:10 – Moral Discipline at Home Is the Real Solution Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jillian Michaels joins PragerU CEO Marissa Streit for a powerful conversation about her evolution from fitness icon to political commentator, and why she felt morally obligated to speak out. Describing herself as a “purple person,” Jillian explains how the transgender medicalization of minors, America’s obesity epidemic, and the corruption of Big Food and Big Pharma pushed her into the public fight, even at personal cost to her family. She also warns that Charlie Kirk’s death has created a dangerous cultural vacuum and calls out major podcasters who are helping mainstream extremist ideas to disaffected young men. Follow Marissa Streit on Social: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ https://x.com/marissastreit https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/ Follow Jillian Michaels: https://www.instagram.com/jillianmichaels https://x.com/jillianmichaels 0:00 – Jillian Michaels joins Real Talk 1:00 – How her childhood struggles shaped her mission 4:00 – The truth about calories, obesity, and exercise 8:00 – Are restrictive diets actually healthy? 11:00 – Why the Mediterranean diet wins 13:00 – Jillian on extremism: “I’m the consummate moderate” 15:00 – When health became political 17:00 – The moral crisis surrounding “gender-affirming care” 20:00 – Big Pharma, WPATH, and billion-dollar incentives 22:00 – What parents aren’t told about puberty blockers 24:00 – The medical establishment’s failures and corruption 28:00 – Why government won't save you 31:00 – Childhood obesity, eating habits, and parental responsibility 37:00 – Teens, social media, and extremism online 41:00 – The rise of radical influencers & why boys are vulnerable 45:00 – Jillian’s son, Charlie Kirk, and the danger of a vacuum 49:00 – The truth about Nick Fuentes & the radical fringe 53:00 – Why Tucker’s interview caused backlash 57:00 – The new tactic: attacking families 1:00:00 – Why Jillian walked off “Her Take” 1:07:00 – The clickbait economy and the normalization of hate 1:12:00 – How to give kids moral tools against the darkness 1:14:00 – Jillian’s role models & final message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brandon Tatum joins PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to explore why moral discipline is a rare value in modern society, the crisis of fatherlessness, and how strong men and families shape a healthy nation. They also discuss media propaganda, anti-Israel lies, and the rise of conspiracy culture on the right. Brandon also shares why obedience to God, not popularity, is the key to winning. 00:0 Reuniting with Brandon Tatum 01:00 What Is Moral Discipline? 03:00 Lessons from Childhood and Faith 05:00 How Sports Built Character and Accountability 07:00 The Crisis of Fatherlessness 08:30 When God Humbled My Ambition 12:00 Finding Purpose Through Faith 16:00 Moral Courage Begins with Obedience 20:00 Standing Up to Lies About Police and Race 25:00 Faith Over Fear in a Hostile Culture 28:00 From BLM to Gaza: The Pattern of Propaganda 36:00 Why Brandon Spoke Out for Israel 48:00 The Spiritual War Within the Right 1:00:00 Charlie's Legacy and the Test of Truth 1:10:00 Faith, Discipline, and the Courage to Stand Follow Marissa Streit on Social: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ https://x.com/marissastreit https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/ Follow Brandon Tatum: https://x.com/TheOfficerTatum https://www.instagram.com/theofficertatum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PragerU CEO Marissa Streit sits down with legendary financier and philanthropist Michael Milken for a discussion on inclusive capitalism, opportunity through innovation, and the future of the American dream. Milken explains what sparked his mission to “democratize capital” and how new technology, can lift America again today. They discuss financial literacy, AI in schools, and why family—not wealth—is still the foundation of happiness and resilience. Chapters: 00:00 – The Legacy of Michael Milken 02:10 – How Capital Markets Created Jobs and Innovation 06:00 – Democratizing Wealth: Financing the Underdog 10:20 – The American Dream Then and Now 14:00 – Why Family Matters More Than Fortune 18:15 – Happiness, Resilience, and Raising the Next Generation 22:40 – The Role of Education in Building Character 27:00 – Can Technology Fix—or Ruin—Learning? 32:10 – The Power of Love and Stability in Childhood 36:40 – Social Media, Envy, and the War on Success 41:30 – Redefining the American Dream for Gen Z 46:00 – Wealth, Wisdom, and What Really Lasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PragerU CEO Marissa Streit is joined by UC San Diego cosmologist Dr. Brian Keating for a wide-ranging conversation on discovery and skepticism. They discuss everything from the Big Bang theory, UFOs, and moon-landing denial to the existence of God and why good science means “trust—but verify.” Follow Marissa on Instagram, Twitter, and Linkedin: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit https://x.com/marissastreit www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit Follow Dr. Brian Keating on social and check out his podcast below: Into the Impossible: https://link.chtbl.com/into-the-impossible YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/DrBrianKeating?sub_confirmation=1 https://x.com/DrBrianKeating https://www.facebook.com/BrianKeatingUniverse https://instagram.com/DrBrianKeating Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices