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Mar 24, 2025 • 7min
COVID Lockdowns: The Real Cost | Dr. Scott Atlas
Trust in public health officials and scientific experts has collapsed—especially after the failures of the COVID-19 lockdowns. In this PragerU 5-Minute Video, Dr. Scott Atlas, former presidential advisor and White House Coronavirus Task Force member, breaks down what went wrong and how America should respond to future pandemics. He reveals the critical lessons we must learn about public health policy, government overreach, and medical freedom to avoid repeating the same costly mistakes.
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Mar 17, 2025 • 7min
The Hall of Evil: Pol Pot | Paul Kengor
How did Pol Pot transform 1970s Cambodia into one of history’s deadliest dictatorships? In this PragerU 5-Minute Video, Paul Kengor, Professor of Political Science at Grove City College, exposes the horrifying reality of the Khmer Rouge regime. Under Pol Pot’s communist rule, nearly two million people died from execution, forced labor, and starvation in Cambodia’s infamous “killing fields.” Discover the truth behind this genocide and the deadly consequences of radical leftist ideology.
This video was made possible through a generous donation from the Robert W. Plaster Foundation, part of the Robert W. Plaster Foundation Playlist: Free Enterprise Will Set You Free, which educates Americans on the virtues of our nation's founding principles and the consequences of straying from them.
This video is part of a 6-part series. Click here to watch the entire Hall of Evil series.
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Mar 10, 2025 • 7min
The Hall of Evil: Fidel Castro | Paul Kengor
Why do so many still romanticize Fidel Castro, one of the deadliest communist dictators of the 20th century? In this PragerU 5-Minute Video, Paul Kengor, Professor of Political Science at Grove City College, exposes the brutal truth about Castro’s legacy. From political imprisonment and economic collapse to bringing the world to the edge of nuclear war, Castro left Cuba in ruins. Yet many progressives continue to praise him. Discover the dangerous myths surrounding Fidel Castro and the reality of life under his regime.
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Mar 3, 2025 • 6min
The Hall of Evil: Mao Zedong | Paul Kengor
Mao Zedong was one of the most brutal dictators in history, leading the Chinese Communist Party through a reign of terror that starved, oppressed, and killed over 50 million people. In this PragerU 5-Minute Video, Paul Kengor, Professor of Political Science at Grove City College, uncovers the horrific truth about Mao’s regime—from the Great Leap Forward to the Cultural Revolution—and the devastating impact of communism on China in the 20th century. Discover why Mao’s legacy remains a chilling warning.
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Feb 24, 2025 • 6min
The Hall of Evil: Adolf Hitler | Paul Kengor
Adolf Hitler, leader of Nazi Germany, orchestrated the Holocaust and sparked World War II, causing the deaths of over 40 million people. In this PragerU 5-Minute Video, Paul Kengor, Professor of Political Science at Grove City College, reveals the horrific legacy of Hitler’s dictatorship—from the systematic genocide of six million Jews in Nazi concentration camps to the global devastation of the war. Discover the terrifying reality of one of history’s most evil regimes and the consequences of unchecked totalitarianism.
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Feb 10, 2025 • 6min
The Hall of Evil: Joseph Stalin | Paul Kengor
"One death is a tragedy. A million is a statistic." That line perfectly captures Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin’s nihilistic worldview. Millions suffered under his rule—through forced labor, purges, and starvation. In thie PragerU 5-Minute Video, Paul Kengor reveals the truth about one of the 20th century’s most ruthless individuals.
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Feb 4, 2025 • 7min
The Hall of Evil: Vladimir Lenin | Paul Kengor
The 1917 Russian Revolution changed the course of the 20th century. At its head stood Vladimir Lenin, a man who used terror and mass murder to realize his Marxist vision of a utopian society. How did he and a small band of communists overthrow an empire and create the first totalitarian state? Paul Kengor, Professor of Political Science at Grove City College, explains.
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Jan 20, 2025 • 6min
...It Must Be Climate Change! | Matthew Wielicki
Matthew Wielicki, an Earth scientist and author of the Irrational Fear Substack, dives into the contentious debate over climate change narratives. He challenges the common claims that extreme weather events like hurricanes and wildfires are solely caused by climate change. Wielicki advocates for a more data-driven approach, arguing that there is insufficient evidence to support these sweeping assertions. His insights encourage listeners to maintain skepticism and engage in a more nuanced discussion about environmental issues.

Jan 13, 2025 • 7min
The Torah Part IV: Let My People Go | Dennis Prager
God performed many wonders to reveal His power to Moses, Pharaoh, and the Israelites—from the Ten Plagues to the parting of the Red Sea and to the giving of the Ten Commandments. So, why did the “Children of Israel” so readily reject God’s authority? In this PragerU 5-Minute Video, Dennis Prager, author of The Rational Bible, delves into this profound spiritual section of the Torah. He explains how these ancient biblical truths still apply to our modern struggles with faith, authority, and human nature.
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Jan 6, 2025 • 7min
Girling the Boy Scouts | Heather Mac Donald
Men—and the boys who aspire to become men—are in crisis. What if there were an institution designed to inspire boys to pursue goodness, self-mastery, and excellence? There was: the Boy Scouts of America. In this PragerU 5-Minute Video, Heather Mac Donald of the Manhattan Institute explores how this once-revered organization lost its mission and what that reveals about today’s culture war against masculinity, discipline, and virtue. Discover what happened to the Boy Scouts and why it matters for the future of American manhood.
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