Real Talk with Marissa Streit

Renowned naturopathic physician and public health advocate Dr. Joseph Pizzorno joins PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to expose what he calls a hidden health crisis: the toxic overload silently poisoning Americans every day. Dr. Pizzorno explains how government-approved chemicals in our food, water, and homes contribute to the explosion of chronic diseases, and why Big Pharma would rather treat symptoms than solve the root problem. They also discuss how personal health choices, better regulation, and a return to natural living could dramatically improve public well-being. Follow Marissa on social: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ https://x.com/marissastreit https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/ Follow Dr. Pizzorno: https://x.com/drpizzorno Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Author and energy expert Alex Epstein joins PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to challenge the mainstream narrative on fossil fuels, climate change, and the environmental movement. Alex explains why environmentalism is anti-human, why fossil fuels are essential for human flourishing, and how green energy policies are putting the West in serious danger. Follow Marissa on social: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ https://x.com/marissastreit https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/ Follow Alex Epstein: https://www.instagram.com/alexepsteinenergy/ https://x.com/AlexEpstein 00:00 – The Big Lie About Energy and the Earth 03:00 – Human Flourishing vs. “Saving” the Planet 06:20 – Can Fossil Fuels Actually Help the Environment? 10:00 – Why the War on Energy Is a War on You 14:00 – How Fossil Fuels Created Modern Civilization 18:30 – The Green Movement’s False Promises 23:00 – The Hidden Costs of Solar, Wind, and Batteries 27:00 – Environmentalism’s Anti-Human Roots 33:00 – Are EPA Regulations Hurting Americans? 42:00 – How We Win the Energy Fight: Policy, Philosophy, and Truth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jack Barsky was one of the most highly trained KGB spies ever sent to America. Embedded under a stolen identity during the height of the Cold War, his mission was to blend in as a loyal American citizen—all while secretly serving the Soviet Union. Until he made the dangerous decision to stay in the country he was meant to undermine. Jack joins PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to reveal how he was recruited by the KGB, how communism shaped his worldview, and the surprising reason he turned his back on it all. Follow Marissa on social: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ https://x.com/marissastreit https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/ Follow Jack: https://www.instagram.com/jackbarskyofficial/?hl=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Yechiel Leiter joins PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to discuss the war in Gaza, accusations against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netenyahu, the threat of a nuclear Iran, and whether Qatar can be trusted as a regional partner. Ambassador Leiter also explains why Israel’s survival matters to the entire West. Follow Marissa on social: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ https://x.com/marissastreit https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/ Follow Ambassador Leiter https://x.com/yechielleiter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Since President Trump signed an Executive Order to begin shutting down several functions of the Department of Education, there have been questions about how the decision will impact schools and students across the country. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon joins PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to explain why she’s leading the effort to shrink the federal education system and how it could empower states, parents, and teachers to fix America’s failing schools. Follow Marissa on social: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ https://x.com/marissastreit https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/ Follow Secretary McMahon: https://www.instagram.com/edsecmcmahon/ https://x.com/EDSecMcMahon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is to blame for poverty and lack of development in Africa? While colonialism, slavery, or racism are common theories, none of these reasons address the cause of continued poverty.  African entrepreneur and activist Magatte Wade joins Marissa Streit to discuss why foreign aid has failed Africa, how climate activism is keeping African nations impoverished, and why economic freedom, not dependency, is the only path to prosperity. Follow Marissa on social: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ https://x.com/marissastreit https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/ Follow Magatte: https://www.instagram.com/magattew/ https://x.com/magattew Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join education reformers Erika Donalds and Dr. Pano Kanelos as they tackle the American education crisis. Erika discusses launching OptimaEd’s groundbreaking virtual reality school, while Pano shares his vision for the University of Austin focused on open inquiry and critical thinking. They explore the need for classical education, the barriers to innovation in the sector, and the potential of Education Savings Accounts. The duo passionately advocates for parental empowerment and a shift towards educational models that prepare students for future challenges.

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

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

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