Real Talk with Marissa Streit

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

With social media, politics permeating medicine, and the push toward transgenderism in kids, has it ever been harder for parents to raise children? Dr Jessica Hochman hosts a weekly podcast, Ask Dr Jessica, available on all podcast platforms. On her podcast, she interviews experts covering a variety of pediatric topics with the goal to help give parents quality medical information. Find her on Instagram at @askdrjessica. She sits with PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to share advice on how current and future parents can navigate the challenges that come with raising children in today’s society. 00:00 - Welcome to Real Talk 01:42 - Navigating the Twitter Mommy Mob 03:10 - Parents Need to Trust Their Instincts 05:40 - Why Politics Influences Physicians 11:35 - Transitioning Kids 15:05 - Remaining Compassionate without Compromising 17:25 - Kids' Developmental Phases 19:50 - Why Is There a Surge in Gender Dysphoria? 21:10 - Should You Send Your Child to a Gender Clinic? 24:35 - Tyranny of the Minority 27:40 - Combatting Social Contagion 30:35 - What Are Tools Parents Can Use? 32:50 - Overstimulation: Social Media & Video Games 35:50 - Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ambassador Nikki Haley has had a remarkable career as the Governor of South Carolina and as the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. She sits with PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to discuss her service to America, how she developed her strength growing up, and how the culture of victimhood robs people of their potential. 00:00 - Welcome to Real Talk 00:50 - Nikki's Values and Roots 02:50 - Authentic Feminism Is Navigating Adversity 06:30 - Serving at the United Nations under Donald Trump 09:25 - Do Victimization and Labeling Help Anything? 11:40 - Remaining Strong in the Face of Fear 14:33 - Navigating Work with Trump 16:08 - Striving for the Greater Good 17:45 - How Can America Revive Its Fighting Spirit? 21:30 - Overcoming Fear for Personal Growth 25:55 - Will Nikki Return to Public Service? 26:50 - New Wave Feminism vs. Classic Feminism 29:00 - How Can Women Balance Motherhood and Career? 32:25 - Standing for Truth 32:33 - Fixing Woke Schools 36:30 - Parents' Awakening to School Realities 37:51 - "If You Want Something Done..." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you know that many international institutions are claiming that King David—the Biblical king of Israel—is a myth? Ze’ev Orenstein is a Director at City of David Foundation in Jerusalem. He sits with PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to give historical evidence that King David—along with other figures in the Bible—actually did exist. He also discusses who is behind the tremendous efforts to revise this history. 00:00 - Welcome to Real Talk 01:16 - Did King David Exist? 03:50 - Newly Uncovered Evidence 06:27 - UNESCO Condemnation of Israeli Excavations 09:50 - The City of David: An Inconvenient Truth 11:30 - Revisiting 1930: The Supreme Muslim Council Embraced Jewish Heritage in Jerusalem 14:30 - Revisiting 1867: Captain Charles Warren 17:33 - Sacred Jerusalem: Wailing Wall, City of David 20:14 - America's Biblical Connections to the City of David 21:47 - Did Jesus Walk on the Pilgrimage Road? 25:45 - Excavation Obstacles 30:00 - Archaeology Evidence 35:00 - The Fight to Defend Israel's Heritage 35:50 - The 3,000-Year-Old Roman Victory Coin 37:30 - Protecting Jerusalem and America 39:22 - Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fentanyl is the leading cause of death for Americans between the ages of 18-45. And the number of deaths is rising every day. Who is to blame and how can it be stopped? Adam Gordon is the Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Southern District of California, which is at the epicenter of this deadly drug battle. He sits with PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to explain why Fentanyl is so lethal, how it gets into our country, and what parents can do to protect their children. 00:00 - Welcome to Real Talk 00:42 - What Is Fentanyl? 02:17 - Roots of the Fentanyl Crisis 05:20 - The Allure of Fentanyl 07:00 - How Kids Are Accessing Fentanyl (M30's/Blues) 10:40 - Adam Gordon's Career as a Prosecutor 11:47 - How Fentanyl Hooks Its Victims 16:14 - San Diego Border Seizures 17:50 - Why Drug Cartels Are Lacing Pills with Fentanyl 21:00 - The Fentanyl Crisis in Numbers 24:28 - Fentanyl Prosecutions 26:14 - How Can Parents Keep Their Kids off Drugs? 31:05 - Is There a Way to Stop a Fentanyl Overdose? 34:03 - The Pros and Cons of Narcan 36:10 - Raising Awareness of Fentanyl's Risks 37:40 - Critical Advice for All Parents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could the protests sparked by the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini be a tipping point for the Iranian people to affect real change in their country? Investigative journalist Lisa Daftari sits with PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to discuss Iran’s role in terror attacks around the world, the strange alliance between far-leftists and Islamist extremists, and what the West can do to support the Iranian people in their fight against their tyrannical government. 00:00 - Welcome to Real Talk 01:10 - Who Is Lisa Daftari? 01:55 - Escaping the Iranian Revolution 03:45 - How the Revolution Took Shape 05:10 - The Art of Secret Communication Out of Iran 05:55 - The Murder of Mahsa Amini Sparks Demonstrations 08:52 - Civilian Courage during Police Crackdowns 11:15 - The Deafening Silence of Liberal Feminists 12:25 - Why the 1979 Iranian Revolution Was a Mistake 16:09 - Managing Iran's Nationalistic Pride and the West 18:28 - How Did the Iranian People Get Duped? 20:35 - The Iranian Regime's Greatest Vulnerability 22:24 - The West's Role in Promoting Change 25:40 - The Disastrous Iran Nuclear Deal 28:20 - The Impact of Additional Sanctions 31:18 - Why America Can't Ignore Iran's Protests 36:00 - A Message of Hope Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ambassador Robert C. O’Brien has spent much of his career at the center of American foreign policy, most recently serving as the National Security Advisor for President Donald Trump. There, he orchestrated the historic Abraham Accords, which have changed the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East for the better. Now, he is sitting with PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to discuss his work as a hostage negotiator and foreign policy expert. His thoughts on the current challenges we're facing with Iran, China, and Russia are critical. 00:00 - Welcome to Real Talk 00:45 - Rescuing Hostages Around the World 03:00 - Working with President Trump 04:05 - The Inside Story of the Abraham Accords 07:20 - The Importance of Allies 10:55 - What Are America's Biggest Threats around the World? 13:09 - Threat to America: Iran 15:30 - America's Response to Iran 18:48 - The Biggest Threat to America Is China 22:30 - China's Growing Influence 27:15 - Should the U.S. Ban TikTok? 29:50 - Joining Forces with Big Tech 33:28 - Is There Hope for America's Future? 36:23 - Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

American entrepreneur and investor Joe Lonsdale has been immensely successful in the technology sector for nearly 20 years. Now he is starting a new university in Austin which aims to compete with the Ivy League, bring back civil discourse, and teach the value of Western Civilization. Joe sits down with PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to discuss why he left California, his mission to save American education, and why he only hires contrarian thinkers. 00:00 - Welcome to Real Talk 00:40 - What is Palantir? 04:40 - The Vocal Minority of Silicon Valley 06:10 - Why Are People Fleeing California? 09:00 - Austin Politics 10:55 - What Is Joe Lonsdale's Mission? 12:50 - Launching The University of Austin 17:08 - Promoting Civil Discourse in Classrooms 19:30 - University Accreditation: Is It Worth It? 21:00 - What Is Joe's Investment Advice? 25:10 - The Art of Informed Venture Capital Investments 26:35 - Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices