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5-Minute Videos are the flagship viral product that put PragerU on the map. They take the best ideas from the best minds and distill them into five focused minutes. Listen to hundreds of 5-Minute Videos to get reliable, truthful information about politics, economics, history, and America. These educational, entertaining videos, which are Judeo-Christian at their core and promote the values of liberty, economic freedom, and limited government, have been changing the hearts and minds of millions of young people for over a decade.
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Jul 1, 2024 • 6min
Patriotism: Why We Need It
American patriotism is fading, and in some places, vanishing altogether. Douglas Carswell, a former member of the British Parliament who now lives in the US, explains why patriotism is so important to the American experiment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 24, 2024 • 6min
Dwight Eisenhower: A General Keeps the Peace
The 1950s are widely regarded as a period of undisputed American greatness. The United States dominated the world in almost every respect, from science to culture, from John Wayne westerns to commercial aviation. What was Dwight Eisenhower’s role in this decade of prosperity? John Yoo, Professor of Law at the University of California, Berkeley, has the answer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 24, 2024 • 6min
Dwight Eisenhower: War Hero to President
As the Korean War intensified, war-weary Americans turned to a new leader, General Dwight D. Eisenhower, the hero of World War II, to bring them peace. “Ike,” as he was known to everyone, didn’t disappoint them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 10, 2024 • 6min
What’s Not Fair about Free Trade?
What benefits the world economy more: government-imposed trade regulations or the free exchange of ideas and commerce? For Daniel Hannan, president of the Institute for Free Trade, freedom always wins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 3, 2024 • 6min
Brazil: A Cautionary Tale
A few short years ago, Brazil was a vibrant democracy. Today, following a highly disputed election, it looks much different. Paulo Figueiredo, popular Brazilian media commentator, sees some disturbing parallels between his home country and America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 20, 2024 • 6min
Clarence Thomas on Courage
You will inevitably face difficult challenges in your life: personal, professional, even spiritual. How will you deal with them? Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, Clarence Thomas, offers some pertinent advice in PragerU’s 2024 commencement address. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 13, 2024 • 6min
Harry Truman: Dropping the Bomb
When Harry Truman suddenly became president, World War II was reaching its climax. He was soon confronted with one of the biggest decisions any president would ever have to make. Elizabeth Spalding, senior fellow at Pepperdine University School of Public Policy, tells the story of America’s pivotal 33rd president. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 13, 2024 • 6min
Harry Truman: Containing Communism
Harry Truman led America to victory in World War II, but a new challenge was looming: the spread of communism across the globe. Would America’s 33rd president retreat into isolation, or fight the new threat head-on? Elizabeth Spalding, senior fellow at Pepperdine University School of Public Policy, describes his decision and what it cost him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 6, 2024 • 6min
How to Stop the Border Crisis
Todd Bensman has spent the last 20 years dealing with the issue of immigration. He’d pretty much seen it all—that is, until policy changes in 2021 launched an unparalleled crisis on America’s borders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 22, 2024 • 6min
Would You Rather Be Colonized by Aztecs or Christians?
Activists suggest that all “colonized” land should be returned to the previous owners. Is it really that simple? Michael Knowles has thoughts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
