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Nov 1, 2021 • 5min
Should We Be Colorblind?
Nothing reveals the moral confusion of our time more than those who label the term “colorblind” racist. Who would want to see themselves in terms of their skin color? And what does a person’s skin color really say about who they are — their likes, dislikes, values, and so on? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 1, 2021 • 6min
Is There Really a Climate Emergency?
The climate is the most complex system on Earth. Is it really possible to project with any precision what it will be like 20, 40, or even 100 years from now? Steve Koonin, former Undersecretary for Science in the Obama Administration, challenges the confident assumptions of climate alarmists. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 22, 2021 • 6min
ESG: Woke To Broke
What’s more important for a company: to make a profit, or to do “social good?” More and more companies seem to be focusing on the latter. But is that a good business strategy? And, what does that mean for the economy, for you… and your bank account? Donate to PragerU today to help keep our videos and podcast free! PragerU.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 11, 2021 • 6min
The Bankrupting of America
What happens when you spend money you don’t have? Everyone knows the answer to that question. But what happens when the government does it on an unprecedented scale? Sooner or later, all debts have to be repaid. The question is, who’s going to foot the bill? Economist Stephen Moore has the answer. Get notified when PragerU's new short documentary drops! PragerU.com/tradingup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 5, 2021 • 7min
The Difference Between a Democracy and a Republic
If you ask Americans to name their country’s form of government, most of them will say they live in a democracy. However, the real answer is more complicated (and unexpected) than that. Robert George, Professor of Jurisprudence at Princeton University, explains. Join PragerU's PREP (PragerU Resources for Parents and Educators) community: PragerU.com/prep Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 4, 2021 • 7min
Alexander Hamilton and Capitalism: Making America
Alexander Hamilton, the first treasurer of the United States, knew there was a better way for countries to become prosperous than by conquering others. What was his plan, and did it work? Dinesh D’Souza offers an assessment. Join PragerU Resources for Educators and Parents! Prageru.com/prep Donate today to help keep our videos and podcasts free: Prager.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 4, 2021 • 6min
James Madison and the Constitution: Making America
James Madison insisted that his new nation could not succeed without a Constitution. Why? No other nation in the world had one. What made America different? Dinesh D’Souza unravels the mystery. Download the PragerU app today! Prageru.com/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 4, 2021 • 7min
Thomas Jefferson and Equality: Making America
“All men are created equal…” So says the Declaration of Independence, eloquently penned by Thomas Jefferson. But how do we reconcile the obvious contradiction between Jefferson's words about freedom and his actions as a slave owner? Dinesh D’Souza answers this question. Download the PragerU app today! Prageru.com/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 30, 2021 • 7min
John Adams and Virtue: Making America
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness is the shared goal of every American. We all have a pretty good idea about what life and liberty mean, but what about pursuit of happiness? John Adams, our second president, understood how crucial this concept was to the American idea. Dinesh D’Souza explains. Watch our latest short documentary, 'Restricted': Prageru.com/restricted Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 28, 2021 • 7min
Benjamin Franklin and the Self-Made Man: Making America
Benjamin Franklin was a scientist, inventor, diplomat, writer, and publisher. But he is best remembered for being the guiding spirit behind the founding of the United States. Dinesh D’Souza describes the key role Franklin played in America’s beginning. This episode is part of a 5-part series. Click here to watch the entire Making America series: https://l.prageru.com/watch Download the PragerU app today: https://www.prageru.com/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
