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  1. Fr. Sirico on Why Catholic Teaching Rejects Socialism, Marxism and Antisemitism | Robert Sirico

    2D AGO

    Fr. Sirico on Why Catholic Teaching Rejects Socialism, Marxism and Antisemitism | Robert Sirico

    Fr. Robert Sirico joins PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to discuss his journey from left-wing activism in Hollywood to becoming a leading defender of free markets and of virtue. They examine why socialism confuses coercion with compassion, why families and faith—not government—form moral citizens, and why the Right is not immune from chaos, conspiracy, and spiritual confusion. Fr. Robert Sirico reminds viewers Catholics must reject antisemitism and resist using the Church for political or financial power. Chapters: 00:00 Fr. Robert Sirico’s unlikely journey from socialist activist to Catholic priest 12:53 His gangster brother, The Sopranos, and a family unlike any other 18:02 The Holocaust, compassion, and what forms moral conscience 23:44 Chaos on the Left—and now on the Right 27:39 Catholicism, anti-Semitism, and the Jewish roots of Christianity 33:34 Loyalty, truth, and what to do when friends go wrong 38:13 Why economics matters more than politics 40:30 What the parables reveal about socialism, markets, and envy 56:23 Is it wrong to like nice things? Beauty, capitalism, and the good life 01:00:24 Should religious leaders stay out of politics? 01:07:04 The Acton Institute and the moral case for a free society 01:10:20 Why classical education is growing 01:14:17 Catholicism “on one foot” 01:17:18 Truth, gentleness, and the antidote to cultural chaos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 21m

  2. 4D AGO

    Dennis’s Thoughts on Trump’s War on Iran | Dennis Prager

    Dennis Prager and PragerU CEO Marissa Streit discuss President Trump’s decision to expand military operations in Iran and the debate over “endless wars.” Dennis explains why he believes confronting the Iranian regime carries both strategic and moral significance, and argues that Trump’s strikes could positively reshape the geopolitical balance in the Middle East and beyond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    28 min
  3. Mollie Hemingway: How the Left Targets SCOTUS, the Press, and Elections

    MAR 4

    Mollie Hemingway: How the Left Targets SCOTUS, the Press, and Elections

    Editor-in-Chief of The Federalist, Investigative journalist and author Mollie Hemingway joins PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to discuss Big Tech’s lingering influence, the Left’s effort to reshape the Supreme Court through court stacking and election integrity. They examine America’s voting system, the expansion of mail-in voting, and why public confidence in elections requires constant attention. They also discuss why politics alone cannot restore the country, the importance of marriage, and why Mollie believes saving America ultimately starts at home. Chapters: 00:00 — Supreme Court & Free Speech Concerns 00:49 — Fighting Big Tech Censorship 01:29 — How Big Tech Censorship Works 03:18 — Shadow Banning & Algorithmic Suppression 05:25 — Government’s Role in Preventing Censorship 06:50 — Holding Government & Tech Companies Accountable 08:16 — Tech Companies, Politics & Corporate Activism 12:04 — Section 230 & Big Tech Immunity 15:07 — Mollie Hemingway’s Book Rigged 17:06 — Florida’s Election Reforms 18:03 — Mail-In Voting & Election Confidence 22:17 — Dating Crisis & Disaffected Young Men 24:21 — Marriage, Happiness & Social Stability 26:53 — Advice for Parents Raising the Next Generation 31:03 — Family Life & The Importance of the Home 33:11 — Modern Dating Challenges 35:38 — Economic Pressures on Marriage 38:28 — Where Young People Should Meet 40:26 — Writing a Book on Justice Samuel Alito 42:30 — The Personal Cost of Serving on the Supreme Court 43:56 — Court Stacking & the Future of the Supreme Court 47:18 — Final Reflections: Family, Faith & Optimism Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    51 min
  4. Jeremy Boreing on the Rise of Grift and Conspiracy Media

    FEB 27

    Jeremy Boreing on the Rise of Grift and Conspiracy Media

    After a break from public life, Daily Wire co-founder Jeremy Boreing joins PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to reflect on how the reinvention of conservative media impacted America’s culture. They examine how social media fuels tribalism and rage, why political “Christianity,” conspiracy culture, and grift media are gaining ground, and what influential voices are ultimately trying to build with their rhetoric. Chapters: 0:00 Jeremy’s 10-month Sabbath + what changed while he was gone 1:15 How the Right learned to win online (and why it worked) 2:40 The downside: algorithms reward engagement over truth 4:42 Losing cultural literacy: no shared story, no shared reality 6:26 Conservatives and new tech: from social media to AI panic 23:51 Reactionary “online Christianity” as tribal politics 26:00 “Rhetorical statue-toppling”: conspiracies that erase trust 36:43 Grift mechanics: influencers, fame, and “human algorithm” behavior 46:16 The post-Trump fight: power, populism, and revolutionary instincts 1:00:36 The antidote: agency, responsibility, family—and rebuilding meaning Follow Marissa on social: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ https://x.com/marissastreit https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/ Follow Jeremy Boreing: https://x.com/JeremyDBoreing https://www.instagram.com/jeremyboreing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 20m

  5. FEB 14

    Dennis Prager's New Book Answers Life’s Biggest Questions

    Dennis Prager and PragerU CEO Marissa Streit dive deeper into  Dennis's new book—which he completed while recovering in the hospital. If There is No God: The Battle Over Who Defines Good and Evil explores complex questions about faith and morality that many people struggle with. Dennis and Marissa also discuss how Charlie Kirk's book Stop, in the Name of God: Why Honoring the Sabbath Will Transform Your Life was a result of many conversations with Dennis over the years.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    45 min
  6. Pastor John Hagee and Sandra Parker Explain CUFI and the Spiritual War Behind Antisemitism

    FEB 11

    Pastor John Hagee and Sandra Parker Explain CUFI and the Spiritual War Behind Antisemitism

    Pastor John Hagee and CUFI Executive Director Sandra Hagee Parker, join PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to explain how Christians United for Israel began and why they believe standing with Israel is a biblical mandate, not a political position. They also discuss the rise of antisemitism in America and respond to accusations that Christians support Israel for “end times” reasons or because they’ve been “duped” by Zionist bible commentary and misinformation. 00:00:02 — Welcome + What Is CUFI? 00:00:44 — The Israel Moment That Started It (1978) 00:02:49 — Night to Honor Israel + Bomb Threats 00:06:05 — Why CUFI Was Founded (2006) + Fighting Antisemitism 00:10:01 — “Why Focus on Israel?” Faith vs. Politics 00:15:22 — Debunking the “End Times Motive” Claim 00:16:51 — Chosen People + Why Replacement Theology Is Wrong 00:20:28 — What Is Christian Zionism? 00:31:54 — Podcasts, Money, and the Business of Jew Hatred 00:46:23 — Prophecy, End Times, and Encouragement for Today Follow Marissa Streit on social: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ https://x.com/marissastreit https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/ Follow CUFI: https://x.com/CUFI https://www.instagram.com/christiansunitedforisrael?igsh=MWEwMGV3eWc2d3R5dQ== Follow Pastor Hagee https://x.com/PastorJohnHagee https://www.instagram.com/pastorjohnhagee?igsh=aXBrZWdlanQwYmhu Follow Hagee Ministires https://x.com/HageeMinistries https://www.instagram.com/hageeministries?igsh=MWV3YW5tMjAyOW5lcg== Follow Sandra Hagee Parker https://www.instagram.com/sandrahparker?igsh=cmxkMmp3ZGY5aXN0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    57 min
  7. Daily Signal President Rob Bluey on the Collapse of Legacy Media and the Future of Journalism

    FEB 4

    Daily Signal President Rob Bluey on the Collapse of Legacy Media and the Future of Journalism

    Daily Signal President and Executive Editor Rob Bluey and PragerU CEO Marissa Streit discuss how America’s media landscape is being reshaped—the competition, the pros and cons of independent podcasting, and the responsibility to deliver honest reporting. They also unpack the hidden agendas of “ratings” groups like NewsGuard, the incentives that reward clickbait over truth, and why the future of journalism depends on transparency and accountability. Follow Marissa on social: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ https://x.com/marissastreit https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/ Follow Robert Bluey: https://x.com/RobertBluey Follow the Daily Signal: https://x.com/DailySignal https://www.instagram.com/thedailysignal?igsh=MWVmejBxb2VzMWMxeA== Chapters 00:00:35 — Welcome + Heritage vs. The Daily Signal 00:01:11 — How The Daily Signal Started (2014) 00:02:29 — White House Credential Crackdown (2023) 00:04:07 — Why The Daily Signal Became Independent 00:04:15 — How Press Credentialing Really Works (White House vs. Congress) 00:06:14 — The New Media Problem: Substack, YouTube, and Access 00:07:20 — Why the “Free Press” Didn’t Defend Them 00:08:07 — Who Funds Media—and Why It Matters 00:11:19 — Editorial Decisions: Accuracy vs. Speed 00:14:09 — Censorship + Newsguard Pressure 00:20:50 — Charlie Kirk’s Murder and the New Risks of Speech 00:25:02 — Journalism School and Ideological Newsrooms 00:37:06 — What Project 2025 Actually Is 00:42:11 — Immigration, Enforcement, and Why the Left Freaked Out 00:49:15 — The Next 10 Years: AI, Podcasts, and News Brands vs. Personalities 00:58:16 — Time Capsule Message: Truth, Faith, and the Future Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 2m

  8. FEB 2

    Dennis on Trump's Speech At Davos And Ongoing Chaos In Minnesota

    PragerU CEO Marissa Streit and Dennis Prager discuss President Trump’s recent remarks at the World Economic Forum in Davos, questions surrounding Greenland, and the impact of Europe’s green policies. They also address the continued unrest in Minnesota following the death of Alex Pretti and the pushback against ICE in blue states. Dennis offers a heartfelt thank you message to ICE agents serving America during these challenging times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    23 min
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