Real Talk with Marissa Streit

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

Kim Kiyosaki is co-founder and CEO of The Rich Dad Company and a spirited advocate of financial education. In this episode of Real Talk, Kim and PragerU CEO Marissa Streit discuss the challenges of running a multi-million dollar company and dispel the myth of the “glass ceiling” for women in business. 00:00 - Welcome to Real Talk 01:00 - Self-Reliance for Financial Freedom 02:30 - Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset 04:10 - Kim's Background 06:20 - Female Leaders and Authentic Inclusion 10:02 - Marriage, Femininity, and Finances 13:40 - Do Women Really Have a Glass Ceiling? 19:45 - Becoming Financially Literate: Assets & Liabilities 26:55 - Investing Is a Mindset 30:00 - Types of Asset Classes 33:20 - The Art of Hands-on Investing 34:28 - Recession-Proofing Your Finances 37:45 - Being Competitive vs. Comfortable 41:35 - Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Violent crime is on the rise in cities across America, as heated debates continue over gun control and the role of police. Security expert Bryce Eddy from Covered 6, a vocational training school for military veterans, joins PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to discuss how to stay safe in these turbulent times. Don’t miss this Real Talk on guns, law enforcement, and why self-reliance is vital. 00:00 - Welcome to Real Talk 02:26 - Who is Bryce Eddy? 05:00 - The Problem with Gun Control 07:30 - Current Gun Laws 09:55 - The Flaws of Red Flag Laws 15:00 - A Look at Lawful Gun Owners 18:55 - What are Real Solutions for School Safety? 24:35 - Uvalde Police Response Missteps 28:55 - The Role of Qualified Immunity 31:48 - Public-Private Security Partnerships 34:45 - Practical Solutions for Staying Safe 40:20 - Promoting Firearm Safety 41:40 - Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When an elite private school went woke, frustrated dad Jerome Eisenberg fought back by filing a lawsuit to hold the school accountable. He sits down with PragerU CEO Marissa Streit for a real talk about the regressive direction of education, finding the courage to disagree with the status quo, and how like-minded parents can help turn the tide. 00:00 - Welcome to Real Talk 01:43 - The Brentwood School System 03:08 - The Turning Point: George Floyd 08:37 - Affinity Groups and Antisemitism 12:24 - Origins of Jerome's Lawsuit 14:10 - Fighting for the Greater Cause 20:10 - Holding the School System Accountable 21:50 - Secret Phone Calls of Gratitude 22:38 - Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices