Real Talk with Marissa Streit

Since President Trump signed an Executive Order to begin shutting down several functions of the Department of Education, there have been questions about how the decision will impact schools and students across the country. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon joins PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to explain why she’s leading the effort to shrink the federal education system and how it could empower states, parents, and teachers to fix America’s failing schools. Follow Marissa on social: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ https://x.com/marissastreit https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/ Follow Secretary McMahon: https://www.instagram.com/edsecmcmahon/ https://x.com/EDSecMcMahon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is to blame for poverty and lack of development in Africa? While colonialism, slavery, or racism are common theories, none of these reasons address the cause of continued poverty.  African entrepreneur and activist Magatte Wade joins Marissa Streit to discuss why foreign aid has failed Africa, how climate activism is keeping African nations impoverished, and why economic freedom, not dependency, is the only path to prosperity. Follow Marissa on social: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ https://x.com/marissastreit https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/ Follow Magatte: https://www.instagram.com/magattew/ https://x.com/magattew Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join education reformers Erika Donalds and Dr. Pano Kanelos as they tackle the American education crisis. Erika discusses launching OptimaEd’s groundbreaking virtual reality school, while Pano shares his vision for the University of Austin focused on open inquiry and critical thinking. They explore the need for classical education, the barriers to innovation in the sector, and the potential of Education Savings Accounts. The duo passionately advocates for parental empowerment and a shift towards educational models that prepare students for future challenges.

Celebrity chef and restaurateur Andrew Gruel joins PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to expose the truth about who really controls the food on your plate. From mislabeled “wild caught” seafood to foreign-run processing plants, Andrew shines a light on the powerful “food mafia” influencing America’s food system. Find out what’s really happening to your local catch—and what you can do about it.Follow Marissa onhttps://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/https://x.com/marissastreithttps://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/Follow Chef Andrew: https://www.instagram.com/andrewgruel/https://x.com/ChefGruel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do we actually know what really happened on January 6th? Hear firsthand accounts from John Strand and Brandon Straka—two men who were arrested, jailed, and nearly financially ruined for their presence at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. They sit down with PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to share why they went to D.C., what they witnessed, and how that day changed their lives forever.Follow Marissa onhttps://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/https://x.com/marissastreithttps://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/Follow Brandon Strakahttps://www.instagram.com/brandonstraka1/https://x.com/BrandonStrakaFollow John Strandhttps://www.instagram.com/johnstrandusa/https://x.com/JohnStrandUSA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nearly 100 days have passed since President Donald Trump returned to the White House. Constitutional scholar, lawyer, and former Reagan administration official Hugh Hewitt joins PragerU CEO Marissa Streit for an in-depth discussion on Trump’s return. Together, they explore Trump’s plan for tariffs, whether DOGE will bring lasting change to the government, and how activist judges may cripple the President’s agenda.Follow Marissa onhttps://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/https://x.com/marissastreithttps://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/Follow Hugh Hewitt: https://x.com/hughhewitthttps://www.instagram.com/realhughhewittshow/https://www.facebook.com/hughhewittshow/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The U.S. is starting to impose tariffs as part of its “America First” agenda, aimed at revitalizing domestic manufacturing and correcting trade imbalances worldwide. This move has triggered a trade war with Canada, reshaping economic relations between the two nations. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith joins PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to discuss the broader impact of these tariffs. She also highlights Alberta’s energy abundance, challenges posed by federal regulations, and the province’s commitment to protecting children’s innocence and defending parental rights.Follow Marissa onhttps://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/https://x.com/marissastreithttps://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/Follow Premier Danielle Smith: https://www.instagram.com/abdaniellesmithhttps://x.com/ABDanielleSmith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Department of Agriculture (USDA) is one of the biggest federal agencies, shaping everything from food production and farming to rural development and nutrition programs. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins joins PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to break down what DOGE uncovered at the USDA, how the Trump administration is tackling China buying up U.S. farmland, and what real reform for programs like food stamps should look like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What role should the government play in education? Should the Department of Education be disbanded? Former DOE press secretary Angela Morabito and education reform advocate Sam Sorbo join PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to discuss the DOE’s failures and the future of education. Is school choice the solution, or should parents have complete control with no government involvement? While both agree the DOE must go, they have very different opinions on what should happen next.Follow Marissa onhttps://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/https://x.com/marissastreithttps://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/Follow Sam Sorbo: https://www.instagram.com/sam_sorbo/https://x.com/thesamsorboFollow Angela Morabito: https://www.instagram.com/angelalmorabito/https://x.com/AngelaLMorabito Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Independent rapper Tom MacDonald hit #1 on iTunes with his 2024 song “Facts” featuring Ben Shapiro—without a label, manager, or corporate backing. During this conversation with PragerU CEO Marissa Streit, Tom opens up about overcoming substance abuse, building a career as an independent artist, and the industry’s control over musicians and fans. Tom reveals how mainstream music pushes negative messages and why he’s dedicated to creating music that uplifts and empowers.Follow Marissa onhttps://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/https://x.com/marissastreithttps://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/Follow Tom on: https://x.com/IAMTOMMACDONALDhttps://www.instagram.com/hangovergang/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices