Real Talk with Marissa Streit

The New York Times is often referred to as the “paper of record." The Times, however, has a history of publishing lies and misinformation on some of history's most important events, including the Holocaust, the Holodomor genocide, the existence of WMDs in Iraq, and most recently, COVID’s origins and the 1619 Project. Ashley Rindsberg, journalist and author of The Gray Lady Winked, sits with PragerU CEO & education expert Marissa Streit to discuss legacy media’s history of deception and the new emerging news media landscape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, PragerU CEO Marissa Streit finds herself on the other side of an interview with Jill Simonian of PragerU Kids. They discuss Marissa’s educational philosophy based on 20 years of experience, as well as the root of the problems in the American school system. 00:00 - Welcome to Real Talk 01:29 - The Major Flaw in U.S. Education 03:42 - Two Competing Theories of Education 06:12 - Child-Centered Education Approach Is Failing 08:29 - American Kids Need Cultural Literacy 12:30 - Knowledge-Based Education Allows for Better Learning 16:10 - Why Are the Classics Still Important? 19:00 - Should There Be a Standardized Curriculum? 22:30 - Hijacked Education Has Put the Nation at Risk 26:35 - What Can Parents Do to Regain Control in Education? 30:18 - Do Standards in Education Matter? 32:10 - Are We in the Middle of an Educational Revolution? 34:47 - Parents Have an Obligation to Support What Is Happening in Schools Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

America needs more entrepreneurs like Brad Anderson—the former CEO and co-founder of Best Buy. Against all odds, he took a failing business and made it a success by focusing on the customer. Over the last 10 years, he's been a personal mentor to PragerU CEO Marissa Streit. Listen in on this conversation about entrepreneurship, management philosophy, and the challenges of running a business. 00:00 - Welcome to Real Talk 00:30 - Brad's Background 04:50 - Turning Best Buy Around 07:40 - Lesson #1: "Innovators Run against the Herd" 09:47 - Lesson #2: "To Communicate Well, First Be Misundertstood" 11:38 - Lesson #3: "Leaders Need to Work the Floor" 14:20 - Effective Leadership 18:27 - Working with Steve Jobs 23:43 - Growing from Mediocrity 26:20 - Capturing What Makes You Extraordinary 27:54 - Meaning vs. Money 31:10 - Could Best Buy Be Built Today? 32:40 - Learning Theology through Business 35:10 - Anchoring Leadership in Faith 40:26 - Advice to Entrepreneurs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a recent Gallup poll, two out of the top ten issues troubling Americans are immigration and crime. Reihan Salam is the President of the Manhattan Institute—a think tank that provides research-based information and clarity on public policy. He sits with PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to discuss a sensible solution for America’s immigration debate. 00:00 - Welcome to Real Talk 00:36 - What Is the Manhattan Institute? 03:22 - Past Work Highlights 05:15 - Reihan's Background 08:00 - How Journalism and Education Have Changed for the Worse 12:05 - The "New" College Experience 16:10 - Teach Kids to Be Discerning 19:34 - Trade Schools vs. Universities 23:52 - Predatory Higher Education Institutions 27:20 - Deterioration of Major Cities 33:57 - Progressive Arguments against Crime 37:50 - Perceptions around Policing 41:30 - Conservatives Need to Stop Running Away 47:00 - "Melting Pot or Civil War?" 52:27 - Immigrant Mentalities about America 55:18 - A Warning for Americans 58:15 - Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why are some notable black performers and athletes making antisemitic remarks? Is it because of the way black history is taught to them? Pastor Dumisani Washington is an expert on Jewish and black relations. He sits with PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to discuss this sentiment and whether it's a growing trend. 00:00 - Welcome to Real Talk 00:31 - Thoughts on Black History Month 03:31 - Dumisani Washington Origins 07:24 - Becoming a Preacher 08:48 - The Black Hebrew Israelite Movement and Beliefs 15:50 - Recent Increase in Aggression 19:28 - Who Is Louis Farrakhan? 23:37 - Vulnerable Young Black Men 25:51 - The Desegregation Debate in Black Communities 30:45 - Thomas Sowell—“False Memories” 34:30 - Who Is Manipulating the Black Community? 38:40 - The Black/Jewish Relationship 43:50 - Celebrating Victories over Victimhood 47:45 - Homeschooling in Black Households 51:57 - Zionism 58:00 - Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comedian, host, and author Dave Rubin was a self-described “classical liberal” who famously “left the left” in 2017 when he realized the ideology is flawed and they are the intolerant ones. Since then, Dave has been on a mission to save American values. He sits with PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to discuss his journey, his conversations with Elon Musk inside Twitter HQ, and how he believes conservatives can win the culture war. Donate today to help keep PragerU podcasts and videos free! PragerU.com/donate 00:00 - Welcome to Real Talk 31:00 - Who Is Dave Rubin? 05:43 - Dave's Red-Pill Moment 09:38 - Leaving Leftism 12:50 - Background of "Why I Left the Left" 5-Minute Video 16:44 - Embracing Diversity of Thought 20:45 - Touring with Jordan Peterson 22:10 - No Regrets but There Was Stress 23:48 - Meeting Elon Musk at Twitter 26:55 - Exposing Twitter's Censorship 29:20 - San Francisco Is Decaying 31:24 - Are People Waking up to Leftism? 35:45 - Why PragerU Stays in California 43:00 - Dave's Obsession with Florida 45:23 - What Dave's Been up to (From Kids to Rumble) 50:20 - Dave's Thoughts on Conservative Media 57:02 - Being an Independent Creator or Part of a Network 59:20 - Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As much as parents want to protect their children from the dangers of social media, sexting, and pornography, in reality, it is not practical to keep them away from technology forever. So, what can parents do to have peace of mind while their children are online? Sean Clifford is the CEO of Canopy, an app that prevents dangerous online activities from reaching kids. He sits with PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to discuss tech predators and safety measures parents can take. Sign the Pledge to Protect Children’s Innocence. 00:00 - Welcome to Real Talk 00:36 - Sean's Background 04:05 - Tech World Dangers for Kids 06:45 - How Does Canopy Filter Negative Content? 10:19 - Canopy Protects against Sexting 12:05 - How Canopy Handles Sensitive Content 13:15 - Legal Consequences of Minors Engaging in Sexting 16:25 - Statistics on Children's Exposure to Pornography 18:32 - Early Exposure to Sexual Content and Children's Brain Development 22:05 - Porn-Induced Erectile Dysfunction 23:48 - Gender Disparity in Youth Mental Health Struggles 25:40 - How Tech Entrepreneurs Navigate Parenting 27:57 - Family Rules for Parenting with Technology 34:05 - How Early Should Hard Conversations with Kids Start? 38:00 - Dopamine vs. Serotonin 40:40 - Apps and Device Recommendations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our school system and culture are allowing predators to sexualize children. Landon Starbuck is a former Hollywood star-turned-advocate who left the industry when she refused to conform. She is now empowering parents to fight back against the dangers of sexualized children’s entertainment and education. She sits with PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to discuss how parents can step up and take action. Sign the Pledge to Protect Children’s Innocence. 00:00 - Welcome to Real Talk 00:52 - Freedom Forever's Mission 01:28 - The Reality of Child Exploitation 02:57 - Sex Trafficking Online / Sextortion 05:35 - Predators, Avatars, and Manipulation 06:36 - Pulling Kids Out of School 08:22 - The Destruction of Children's Innocence 10:02 - Empowering Parents to Defend Family Values 11:49 - Areas of Concern in Our Schools 13:50 - Social Emotional Learning: A Trojan Horse 14:50 - Advice to Parents: Become Warriors 16:16 - Parental Concerns over Kids and Social Media 20:08 - Online Tools and Plugins for Protection 22:46 - Developing a Parental Strategy 27:40 - Leftists Targeting Schools in Conservative Districts 30:00 - Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chloe Cole was 12 years old when she decided she wanted to be a boy. At 13, she started puberty blockers and testosterone. Two years later, she had a double mastectomy. At 16, she regretted her decisions but must live with the irreversible choices she made as a child. Chloe sits with CEO Marissa Streit to discuss her perilous journey while cautioning parents and youths about the dangers of the trans movement for children. 00:00 - Welcome to Real Talk 00:44 - Where Did Chloe's Transition Start? 02:10 - The Influence of Social Media 04:18 - Coming Out to Her Parents 05:20 - Gender Dysphoria Diagnosis 07:10 - The Influence of the Online Trans Community 08:55 - Poor Medical Guidance and Downplaying Side Effects Made Things Worse 12:30 - Starting "Treatment": Mental and Physical Changes 15:08 - Bullying and Assault 17:20 - Chest Binding 19:07 - Top Surgery and Post-op 24:49 - Regret and Isolation 26:26 - Chloe's Moment of Realization: Losing Motherhood 28:30 - Feelings of Shame and Guilt 29:30 - Silenced by Online Trans Community 32:20 - Speaking Out against Gender-Affirming Care 34:40 - Lawsuit: Negligence & Medical Malpractice 36:20 - Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As a rapper, author, actor, podcast host, and entrepreneur, Zuby really is a 21st century renaissance man. His pro-American viewpoints and outspoken personality make him a constant target for the woke mob. Zuby sits with PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to discuss free speech, raising boys to become strong men, race relations, the culture war inside the entertainment industry, and much more. 00:00 - Welcome to Real Talk 00:35 - Who Is Zuby? 01:45 - Speaking for Truth 07:05 - What Was Zuby's Red Pill Moment? 08:10 - Breaking the British Women's Deadlift Record 10:45 - Why Men Should Not Be Competing in Women's Sports 12:00 - Attacks against Traditional Feminists 13:30 - Conflicting Leftist Views 18:53 - The War on Masculinity 27:45 - Physical and Mental Wars 31:25 - Where Does Zuby's Strength Come From? 35:40 - Remaining Optimistic 38:35 - Gauging Society by What Is Tolerated 44:00 - Influence and Criticism of Rap Music 52:36 - Rap as an Outlet for Aggression 56:15 - Producer and Consumer Responsibilities 58:20 - Kids Need Boundaries 59:50 - Thriving as an Indie Artist 01:04:18 - The Silent Majority in Entertainment 01:07:50 - Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices