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Join PragerU CEO Marissa Streit as she interviews some of the most significant thought leaders and influential figures from around the world.
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Feb 22, 2023 • 1h 1min
How Twisting History Has Hurt Young Black Men | Dumisani Washington
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

Feb 3, 2023 • 1h 3min
Dave Rubin Reports on His Trip to Twitter HQ (& His Obsession with Florida)
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

Jan 28, 2023 • 47min
How to Protect Kids from the Dark Side of Technology
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

Jan 14, 2023 • 34min
What Can Parents Do about the Sexualization of Children by Schools & Media?
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

Dec 23, 2022 • 40min
Child Regrets Transitioning Soon after Mastectomy & Hormones
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

Dec 3, 2022 • 1h 13min
Zuby Shares His Thoughts on Rap Music, Independent Labels, and Why Men are Getting Squishy.
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

Nov 30, 2022 • 40min
A Pediatrician’s Advice on Parenting in the Age of “Woke”
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

Nov 11, 2022 • 41min
Nikki Haley on Feminism, Parenting & Combatting Victim Mentality
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

Nov 7, 2022 • 43min
The Political Motivations to Deny the Bible’s Historical Accuracy
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

Nov 2, 2022 • 41min
The Drug That's Killing Young Americans
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


