Real Talk with Marissa Streit

Can anxiety be a good thing if you use it to your advantage? Is America overmedicated? Clinical psychologist Dr. Chloe Carmichael and PragerU CEO Marissa Streit discuss how new chaotic cultural norms such as gender blur, speech police, victim bingo, toxic mom culture, and overmedication play a key role in why our society is crumbling. 00:00 - Welcome to Real Talk 01:00 - Practicing as a Clinical Psychologist 02:30 - Using Anxiety to Your Advantage 06:30 - Sleep 08:14 - Free Speech 15:20 - Issues with Title IX 28:08 - Marianismo vs. Machismo 33:30 - Dating 40:30 - Meaning and Community 49:24 - Medication 01:01:11 - Meditation Apps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former FBI negotiator Chris Voss shares tips on effective communication, using skills from hostage negotiations. He discusses tactical empathy, negotiation in dating, mirroring, timing in communication, and discernment. They also delve into teaching critical thinking to children and the illusion of winning and losing. The podcast highlights the importance of growth, resilience, and post-traumatic stress growth.

California used to be a world leader in academic achievement. Today, a majority of its public school students are unable to read or do math at grade level. Former superintendent of the Los Angeles County Office of Education Dr. Arturo Delgado sits with PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to explain that education started failing when the government replaced family and faith as the engine of society. 00:00 - Welcome to Real Talk 00:36 - Shared Educational Background 01:57 - The Role of the County Office of Education 07:38 - Reason for the Deterioration of Our Educational System 13:48 - School Choice and Charter Schools 26:00 - CRT and LGBT Curriculum in Schools 36:00 - The Bible in Schools 47:00 - The Impact of Education on Society Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why are so many Americans calling for the dismantling of the Department of Education? Former Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos gives PragerU CEO Marissa Streit some really good answers. She explains that while America’s school system has made little progress over the last 175 years, the teachers unions have amassed more power than any group in America. But parents are waking up and demanding better options for our kids. 00:00 - Welcome to Real Talk 01:58 - How Betsy DeVos Became Secretary of Education 03:39 - Jeb Bush's Endorsement of Betsy 04:50 - The Fundamentals of American Education Haven't Changed in 150 Years 06:04 - The Education System's Push against Parents 07:30 - Teachers Unions Don't Want Outsiders in Charge of Education 08:03 - COVID Exposed the Failings of the Education System 09:46 - The Sordid History behind the Department of Education 11:43 - How Much Influence Do Teachers Unions Have on the Dept. of Education? 12:56 - Should the Department of Education Be Abolished? 14:20 - School Curriculum Is Basically Left-Wing Agenda 14:56 - Betsy Got Attacked for Bringing School Choice to Parents 19:40 - Why Is There Such a Push against Charter Schools? 23:14 - Competition Is the Key to Success 26:21 - Why Are American Students Falling Behind? 27:32 - How Do We Hold Schools Accountable? 32:39 - Recapturing the Knowledge of Our Nation's Founding 35:33 - Is Going to College Worth It? 41:53 - What America Can Learn from Switzerland 44:10 - How Title IX Was Weaponized against Our Kids 53:14 - Why Is a Teachers Union Boss Advising the Dept. of Homeland Security? 54:46 - Betsy's Thoughts on School Safety 01:04:37 - How Can Parents Choose the Best School? 01:07:50 - Final Thoughts & Advice for Parents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why is a small country the size of New Jersey so admired and hated? What is it about Israel, a 75-year-old democracy nestled in the Middle East, shared by many religions and ethnicities, that continues to draw everyone’s attention? Michael Oren, the former Israeli Ambassador to the United States, sits with PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to share his vision for how Israel can survive and thrive despite its current challenges. 00:00 - Welcome to Real Talk 00:48 - The Moment That Ignited Marissa's Courage 02:57 - Where Ambassador Michael Oren Gets His Conviction 08:06 - The Iran Nuclear Deal Negotiations 09:45 - The Dangers of Nuclear Escalation in the Middle East 12:44 - The Threat of Guided Missiles 14:26 - The Story behind the Iron Dome 18:22 - Israel Is Not a Victim State 20:36 - Population Challenges in Israel 22:27 - Sovereignty and Lawlessness in Israel and the U.S. 27:06 - Diversity and Co-Existence in Israel 38:35 - The Perils of Cultural Illiteracy 42:36 - What's Driving Innovation in Israel? 46:58 - Is the Judicial Reform Conflict as Severe as the Media Suggest? 55:45 - Why Are Citizens Protesting Judicial Reform? 59:20 - The Biggest Lesson Michael Oren Learned about Israeli Politics 01:00:42 - Is China Israel's Blind Spot? 01:07:09 - Final Thoughts from Ambassador Michael Oren Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PragerU co-founder Dennis Prager sits with PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to set the record straight after his comments on a recent podcast were taken out of context. As a man who has dedicated his life to truth and goodness, Dennis clarifies his stance on porn and urges people not to judge his entire life’s work based on a 30-second soundbite. Dennis and Marissa spend this hour of Real Talk discussing the many issues plaguing our current society, including pornography, the sexualization of children, our failing education system, and how we can stay united and committed to truth in order to save America. 00:00 - Welcome to Real Talk00:41 - Dennis’s Thoughts on Interviews02:23 - The Importance of Monotheism06:06 - Is America Still the City upon a Hill?10:01 - How Do We Remain Proud to Be American?13:23 - Dennis’s Views on Pornography23:43 - Porn’s Terrible Impact on Marriage27:24 - Extending Grace to Yourself and Others31:52 - The Danger of Taking Things Out of Context34:29 - Marissa’s Questions for Dennis40:24 - Is Dennis a Liberal?41:00 - What’s the Most Misunderstood Thing about Dennis?42:13 - Dennis’s Favorite Bible Story43:03 - Does Dennis Believe in Divine Intervention?45:13 - Thanks & Final Thoughts from Marissa and Dennis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We used to think Canada was a free country, but now many don’t recognize it. PragerU CEO Marissa Streit speaks with Viva Frei, a Canadian-born lawyer and podcaster, who documented the Freedom Convoy in Ottawa. He is sounding the alarm that Canada is sliding further into dictatorship with the help of the complicit leftist media. 00:00 - Welcome to Real Talk 01:13 - Introducing Viva Frei 02:45 - Was Canada Ever Really a Free Country? 09:00 - Why Canada Is Less Free than America 11:45 - There Is No Right to Self-Defense in Canada 16:25 - The Reason behind the Canadian Freedom Convoy 19:00 - The Truth of What Happened in Ottawa 29:24 - Did the Freedom Convoy Change Anything? 32:00 - The Canadian Media Bows to the Government 37:51 - The Policies in Canada That Should Terrify Parents 42:00 - Canada Can Now Restrict Free Speech Online 45:19 - Why Do Canadians Keep Falling for the Same Manipulation? 49:13 - People Who Claim to Be the Most Tolerant Are Often Least Tolerant 58:58 - Final Thoughts from Viva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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