Real Talk with Marissa Streit | PragerU

Investment firms that focus on ESG—Environmental, Social, and Governance—promise you can get rich and do good at the same time. But in reality, it has been a losing investment strategy that threatens the U.S. economy and people’s savings. PragerU CEO Marissa Streit speaks with former Carl’s Jr. and Hardee's CEO Andy Puzder who warns that ESG is one of the most dangerous things happening to America today. This video was made possible by a generous gift from The Peter & Judy Copses Foundation. 00:00 - Welcome to Real Talk 00:34 - Sounding the Alarm on ESG the First Time 03:23 - Andy’s Background 06:55 - How Andy Came to Run Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s 12:26 - Taking Carl’s Jr. from Bankruptcy to Billions 18:12 - Moving on from Carl’s Jr. to Public Speaking 19:10 - The Mistake That Cost Andy the Secretary of Labor Position 26:39 - Andy’s Plan to Jumpstart the U.S. Economy 29:07 - Why ESG Is Ruining Americans’ Investments 31:15 - What Is ESG? 40:46 - By Every Metric, ESG Is a Losing Investment Strategy 47:00 - Why Do Companies Alienate Half Their Customers? 50:45 - The World Economic Forum Is Communism in Disguise 57:00 - How Can Investors Fight Back against ESG? 01:00:00 - Why Aren’t More Conservative CEOs Speaking Out? 01:07:29 - How Do We Save America? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why is crime in America on the rise? Are Americans becoming more violent or are bad criminal justice policies to blame? Rafael Mangual—a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute—has been researching criminal justice reform, decarceration, and depolicing over the last decade. He speaks with PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to offer sobering insights and pragmatic solutions. 00:00 - Welcome to Real Talk 00:29 - Why Is Crime on the Rise in America? 01:32 - Bill Maher on Criminal Justice Reform 06:12 - When Cops Are Demonized Only Bad People Become Cops 13:37 - Black and Latino Crime 21:44 - Does the Criminal Justice System Need a Decarceration Shift? 23:52 - Who Are Progressive Prosecutors and Why Are They Electing Democrats? 31:24 - Are We Sending Too Many People to Prison? 39:14 - Why Cashless Bail Leads to More Crime 47:26 - Are Criminal Parents Affecting Their Kids? 49:45 - A Culture of Violence Escalates Crime 56:14 - The Role of Social Media in Criminal Activity 01:03:46 - What Can Americans Do to See a Change? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Lisa Cassileth converted from keto to a plant-based diet after studying the health benefits of veganism. PragerU CEO Marissa Streit asks Dr. Cassileth about the advantages and challenges of a plant-based diet, as well as popular weight loss drugs. Make sure to watch previous episodes of Real Talk about nutrition featuring a food expert and a carnivore for additional perspectives on how we should be eating. 00:00 - Welcome to Real Talk 02:26 - What Led Dr. Cassileth to Veganism? 05:20 - Do Vegans Live Longer? 10:59 - What Is a Healthy Vegan Diet? 12:28 - Should Kids Practice Veganism 18:02 - Vegan vs. Meat 20:34 - Are Vegans Deficient in Certain Nutrients? 22:32 - Vegan Diet Has a Positive Impact on Your Energy 24:38 - Vitamin D and Omega for Vegans 27:20 - Is Soy Milk Better for You than Whole Milk? 29:42 - Vegan Products That Have Seed Oils 32:49 - Which Vegan Products Are Bad for You? 37:21 - Beans (Dr. Lisa’s Favorite) 37:56 - Weight Loss on the New Drugs 44:03 - Does a Thyroid Drug Cause Thyroid Cancer? 48:37 - Are Antidepressants the Best Treatment for Depression? 52:58 - Doctors and the American Healthcare System 54:48 - How to Help Your Kids Get over Depression? 55:52 - Are More People Taking Antidepressants Due to Fear? 58:44 - Should You Medicate Your Hyperactive Child? 01:00:56 - Dr. Lisa Gives Her Verdict on Various Foods 01:01:33 - Vegan Parents Might Have to Compromise with Kids 01:04:42 - Protein Shakes for Kids Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Celebrity trainer Vinnie Tortorich says that exercise is the worst way to lose weight. Vinnie beat leukemia by going against the traditional nutritional narrative. He tells PragerU CEO Marissa Streit that counting calories, miracle drugs, and fat free foods are not the best way to a healthy life. Find out why Vinnie swears by the carnivore diet and which “healthy” foods he thinks are most harmful. Don't miss other episodes of Real Talk with a food expert and a vegan for for additional perspectives on how we should be eating. 00:00 - Welcome to Real Talk 00:43 - Vinnie on Health, Nutrition, Fitness 06:57 - Fat Shaming 13:23 - Do Carbohydrates Cause Fat? 19:42 - The Problem of Sugar in Kids’ Food 21:41 - Is Sugar as Addictive as Cocaine? 26:11 - The Flawed Science of the Food Pyramid 33:00 - The Marketing behind Food Sells Lies 35:46 - Why Media Pushes Junk Food on Kids 40:21 - Confusing Foods for Kids 40:45 - Cereal, Oatmeal, Brown Rice, Quinoa, Seed Bread 42:12 - Is Salt Good for You? 42:47 -Which Fruits Should You Eat? 46:43 - Is beyond Meat a Good Alternative? 48:27 -Are Juices Just Sugar Water? 53:34 - Vitamins and Supplements 61:15 - What Is the Healthiest Drink Aside from Water? 62:50 - Is Whole Milk Healthier than Almond Milk? 64:40 - Which Protein Powders Are Best? 66:00 - Is Red Wine Healthy? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can certain foods boost your brain power? Do you know what foods are best to eat and which to avoid? Max Lugavere has spent the last 10 years researching how food impacts our health. He speaks with PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to dispel common myths and answer questions about nutrition. If you’re wondering why we’re being told Lucky Charms cereal is healthier than eggs, you won’t want to miss this talk. Make sure to watch other episodes of Real Talk featuring a vegan and a carnivore for additional perspectives on how we should be eating. 00:00 - Welcome to Real Talk 01:43 - Could Diet Contribute to Dementia? 05:34 - Alzheimer’s Disease: Is It Preventable? 14:51 - Are There “Good Foods” and “Bad Foods”? 18:25 - Are Butter and Eggs Healthy or Harmful? 24:34 - Real Milk vs. Plant-Based Milk 27:15 - What Is a Good Vegetable Balance? 30:48 - Are Seed Oils Really Bad for You? 37:51 - The Myth of Granola Bars and Other “Healthy” Meals 44:12 - You Probably Need to Eat More Protein 44:49 - Food and Access in America 47:36 - Do You Need to Buy Organic Food? 50:32 - Eat More Whole Foods 54:31 - The Fight over the Tufts University Food Compass 01:02:26 - The Strange Link between Mouthwash and Blood Pressure 01:08:50 - The Genius Life: How to Read Scientific Papers 01:10:50 - Healthy Lifestyle Advice 01:14:06 - The Verdict on Chocolate and Wine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bernie Marcus is the legendary co-founder of The Home Depot and one of America’s most generous philanthropists. For the past five years, Bernie has mentored PragerU CEO Marissa Streit. In this conversation, Bernie shares his insights on building one of the most successful companies in American history, the value of hard work, overcoming adversity, and why young people must stop listening to “idiot professors.” 00:00 - Welcome to Real Talk 01:12 - The American Dream Is Alive and Well 07:06 - Growing Up in a Working Class Family 09:10 - Was Bernie Part of a Gang as a Kid? 11:28 - You Make the Best Out of the Worst 12:51 - Bernie’s Vision for Home Depot 1 6:45 - From Humble Beginnings to Major Growth 18:18 - “Ask Me, I’m an Owner” 19:09 - Life after Home Depot 19:26 - Surround Yourself with People Smarter than You 21:40 - 40 Years after Its Founding Home Depot’s Model Still Works 23:14 - Customer Service Makes the Difference 25:00 - Millions of People Have Benefitted from the Home Depot 26:41 - Failure Is Not Fatal 27:53 - If You Dwell You’re a Loser 29:28 - Are Young People Losing Pride in Their Work? 32:53 - Capitalism Is Not a Dirty Word 33:31 - Don’t Listen to Idiot Professors 34:48 - Bernie’s Best Advice to Young People 36:54 - Allow Adversity to Make You Stronger 37:15 - Bernie’s Philanthropic Efforts 46:50 - Thanks & Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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