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Join PragerU CEO Marissa Streit as she interviews some of the most significant thought leaders and influential figures from around the world.

  1. 3h ago

    Brazil's Next President? Flávio Bolsonaro on Why Brazil Matters to America's Future

    Brazilian presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro joins this NEW episode of Real Talk to discuss the political crisis unfolding in Brazil, the imprisonment of former President Jair Bolsonaro, and why he believes the country's democratic institutions are under attack. Bolsonaro argues Brazil is drifting toward authoritarianism, that China and BRICS are reshaping global alliances, and crime, cartels, and judicial overreach threaten the country's future. He also warns that the battle for Brazil is part of a much larger fight taking place across the West. 00:00 — Could Flávio Bolsonaro Be Brazil's Next President? 02:00 — The Legacy of Jair Bolsonaro 07:00 — Why Is Bolsonaro in Prison? 13:00 — Brazil's January 8th vs America's January 6th 17:00 — Energy, Natural Resources, and China's Interest in Brazil 22:00 — Election Integrity and Electronic Voting Machines 24:00 — Elon Musk, X, and Free Speech in Brazil 28:00 — Crime, Cartels, and the Bukele Model 32:00 — BRICS, Iran, and Brazil's Foreign Policy 34:00 — Israel, the Abraham Accords, and the Isaac Accords 36:00 — Trump, Tariffs, and the U.S.-Brazil Relationship 41:00 — What Happens If the Election Is Stolen? 49:00 — Faith, Family, and the Future of Brazil 52:00 — The Spiritual Battle for the West Join PragerU CEO Marissa Streit as she interviews some of the most significant thought leaders and influential figures from around the world. Real Talk explores the biggest cultural, political, and social issues of our time through candid conversations that challenge assumptions, spark ideas, and bring clarity to complex topics. Follow Marissa on social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marissastreitofficial/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/marissastreit/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marissastreit LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/ PragerU: https://www.prageru.com/shows/real-talk/ PragerU Español: https://www.youtube.com/@esPragerU Listen to Real Talk with Marissa Streit on Spotify and Apple Podcasts New episodes drop every Wednesday! Spotify: https://l.prageru.com/407PQ51 Apple Podcasts: https://l.prageru.com/4u4hX2B Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    58 min

  2. 6d ago

    Coach Bruce Pearl on How Strong Men Can Save America

    Former Auburn basketball coach Bruce Pearl joins me on this NEW Real Talk episode to discuss the crisis facing young men in America and what it will take to rebuild strong character, leadership, and purpose. Coach Pearl explains why mentorship, faith, and accountability are an inoculation against hate and negativity, and how sports can teach discipline, resilience, and personal responsibility in a culture defined by victimhood. Pearl also makes the case that the American Dream is still alive for those willing to work for it. Chapters: 00:00 — “Coach America”: Why Bruce Pearl Stepped Into the Culture Fight 01:00 — The Crisis of Young Men: Where Are the Male Role Models? 03:00 — Why Mentorship Matters More Than Government 06:00 — Sports as the Last Place Teaching Discipline and Unity 08:00 — Media, Misinformation, and the Power to Shape Reality 10:30 — Faith, Revival, and Why Young People Are Searching for Meaning 12:00 — Politics, Division, and Speaking Out Despite the Backlash 24:00 — Leadership Lessons: Building Teams, Businesses, and Culture 31:00 — Failure, Responsibility, and Rejecting Victimhood 49:00 — The American Dream, Education, and What Comes Next Follow Marissa on social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marissastreitofficial/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/marissastreit/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marissastreit LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/ PragerU: https://www.prageru.com/shows/real-talk/ PragerU Español: https://www.youtube.com/@esPragerU Listen to Real Talk with Marissa Streit on Spotify and Apple Podcasts New episodes drop every Wednesday! Spotify: https://l.prageru.com/407PQ51 Apple Podcasts: https://l.prageru.com/4u4hX2B Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 5m

  3. May 20

    Federal Prosecutor Bill Essayli Exposes California’s “Kingdom of Fraud”

    Federal prosecutor Bill Essayli and PragerU CEO Marissa Streit expose the scale of fraud, corruption, and political dysfunction in California. Essayli explains how billions of taxpayer dollars have been lost through unemployment scams, healthcare fraud, and government programs with little oversight and why the system is designed to spend money, not protect it. They also examine illegal immigration, cartel influence, rising crime, and what it will take to fix a state many believe is beyond repair. Chapters: 00:00 — “The Kingdom of Fraud”: Can California Be Saved? 01:00 — Inside Sacramento: Power, Corruption, and No Accountability 03:00 — One-Party Rule and the Collapse of Checks and Balances 05:30 — Lobbyists, Political Elites, and the Sacramento Bubble 08:00 — Speaking Out: Why Essayli Was Targeted for Parental Rights 10:00 — From State Assembly to Federal Prosecutor: What Changed 18:30 — Media Narratives vs Reality: Crime, Riots, and Prosecution 22:30 — Billions in Fraud: EDD, Homelessness, and Healthcare Scams 32:30 — Hospice Fraud Exposed: Fake Patients, Real Money 39:00 — Cartels, Illegal Immigration, and the Fight to Restore Order Follow Marissa on social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marissastreitofficial/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/marissastreit/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marissastreit LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/ PragerU: https://www.prageru.com/shows/real-talk/ PragerU Español: https://www.youtube.com/@esPragerU Listen to Real Talk with Marissa Streit on Spotify and Apple Podcasts New episodes drop every Wednesday! Spotify: https://l.prageru.com/407PQ51 Apple Podcasts: https://l.prageru.com/4u4hX2B Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    58 min

  4. May 13

    Melissa Chen on China’s Quiet Plan for World Dominance

    Geopolitical analyst and China expert Melissa Chen joins this new Real Talk episode to break down how the Chinese Communist Party is waging a quiet war against the United States, not through armed invasion, but through influence, leverage, and sowing division through social media. We examine how China uses trade, technology, and cultural platforms like TikTok to shape American behavior, and why decades of U.S. policy helped empower the CCP. Melissa explains why failing to recognize the threat of the CCP could have lasting consequences for the future of the West. 00:00 - From Singapore to the West: Why Melissa Chen chose freedom 02:33 - Why China and America can’t peacefully “share power” 04:34 - The CCP’s fear of Western ideas and “spiritual pollution” 07:16 - How China uses economics as a weapon against the U.S. 11:14 - The truth about “free trade” and how the system was exploited 17:32 - TikTok, “China-maxxing,” and modern propaganda 23:48 - What China really means by a “shared future” 28:38 - Why Americans misunderstand authoritarian regimes 35:06 - Iran, global conflict, and China’s bigger strategy 52:16 - Why America can’t openly confront China—and what happens next Join PragerU CEO Marissa Streit as she interviews some of the most significant thought leaders and influential figures from around the world. Real Talk explores the biggest cultural, political, and social issues of our time through candid conversations that challenge assumptions, spark ideas, and bring clarity to complex topics. Follow Marissa on social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marissastreitofficial/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/marissastreit/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marissastreit LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/ PragerU: https://www.prageru.com/shows/real-talk/ PragerU Espanol: https://www.youtube.com/@esPragerU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 13m
  5. Tommy Robinson on Free Speech, Islam, and the Struggle to Save Britain

    May 6

    Tommy Robinson on Free Speech, Islam, and the Struggle to Save Britain

    Tommy Robinson, founder of the English Defence League and one of the most deplatformed figures in the Western world, joins PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to discuss the grooming gang scandal Britain's institutions spent 30 years covering up, and why he believes the full weight of the British state came down on him for refusing to stop talking about it. They examine how political correctness paralyzed police, politicians, and entire cities from protecting children, and why the courts are being used as weapons against populist voices across the West. They also discuss the cultural and spiritual awakening Tommy sees happening across Britain right now, and why he believes the fight for the UK is inseparable from the fight for the West.  Chapters: 00:00 — Who is Tommy Robinson? Media labels vs. his own story 03:11 — The grooming gang scandals and why no one spoke up 07:18 — Political correctness and the fear of being called “racist” 10:01 — How institutions allegedly failed victims for decades 14:12 — Arrests, lawfare, and being targeted for activism 20:55 — Jailed for a documentary? The fight over free speech 25:34 — “Post–free speech Britain”: censorship and social media bans 30:10 — Immigration, identity, and cultural change in Europe 38:13 — From protest movement to cultural movement 47:39 — Can the UK—and the West—be saved?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 6m
  6. Master Mentalist Lior Suchard on How Social Media Manipulates Your Mind

    Apr 29

    Master Mentalist Lior Suchard on How Social Media Manipulates Your Mind

    Master mentalist Lior Suchard shocks PragerU CEO Marissa Streit by seemingly reading her mind, before pulling back the curtain on how influence really works. He reveals how people can be led to feel like they chose something… even when they didn’t. They dive into why adults are often easier to manipulate than children, why conspiracy theories are so addictive, and how the idea of “my truth” has become a powerful cultural weapon.    Chapters: 00:00:00 — Why the world feels “mental” right now 00:00:27 — How Lior became a mentalist (and why it started as an icebreaker) 00:03:53 — Self-taught persuasion: body language, eye cues, and “tells” 00:07:21 — A live mind-reading demo: the dice + subconscious cues 00:14:12 — Why adults are easier to trick than kids (The Prestige bird lesson) 00:18:05 — The words that program you: ads, authority, and automatic “yes” 00:19:39 — Can these techniques manipulate people online? Psychics and storytelling 00:30:24 — Mirroring explained: how rapport is built (dates, interviews, politics) 00:42:39 — The illusion of choice: “fair game” manipulation in real time 00:59:43 — How to live sanely again: facts, sources, and choosing joy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 7m
  7. Lee Habeeb on The Marketing Power of a Great Story

    Apr 22

    Lee Habeeb on The Marketing Power of a Great Story

    “Our American Stories” host Lee Habeeb and PragerU CEO Marissa Streit explore the power of storytelling in shaping individuals, businesses, and nations. They discuss why stories, not facts alone, are what people remember, how storytelling builds connection and meaning, and why America’s identity depends on shared cultural narratives. The conversation also examines the breakdown of cultural literacy, the impact of social media and algorithms on division, and why reclaiming America’s story may be essential to preserving our future. Chapters: 00:00 — Why storytelling saved Marissa—and why it matters 02:05 — Why people remember stories, not facts 04:15 — The Bible as the greatest storytelling framework 06:38 — Why adults lose creativity—and what that costs us 08:01 — Origin stories: why they shape identity and culture 10:44 — E pluribus unum: the immigrant story of America 13:22 — “We didn’t come to change America—it changed us” 16:20 — Fighting for the American story through culture 19:06 — Why conservatives struggle with storytelling 23:53 — How great storytelling actually works (and why most fail) 30:14 — Why every business needs a story and a purpose 36:21 — The collapse of shared American stories 40:17 — George Washington and the roots of religious liberty 45:19 — What went wrong with religion in public life 49:20 — The hidden Christian roots of American culture 53:10 — Storytelling vs. division in modern America 54:31 — Social media, algorithms, and cultural fragmentation 57:16 — Why storytelling puts you on trial 58:04 — E pluribus unum in music and culture 1:02:03 — John Adams and the story of American justice  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 6m
  8. Can America Survive Attacks on Its Judeo-Christian Roots? Historian Bill Federer Responds

    Apr 16

    Can America Survive Attacks on Its Judeo-Christian Roots? Historian Bill Federer Responds

    Historian and author Bill Federer and PragerU CEO Marissa Streit examine the Judeo-Christian roots of America’s founding. They discuss how the concept of self-government emerged from the Hebrew Bible, why the Christian Founders rejected monarchy in favor of a covenant, and why America’s system depends on the character and values of its people.  Chapters: 00:00 — Is America a Judeo-Christian nation? Why the debate matters 02:07 — The Hebrew roots of self-government and the Mayflower Compact 06:39 — From kings to covenant: the radical idea behind America 11:09 — Religious diversity, tolerance, and the birth of liberty in the colonies 16:21 — What is a covenant—and why it requires faith and morality 19:19 — Jerusalem, Athens, and Rome: the intellectual roots of America 26:01 — The Bible’s influence on law, rights, and the Founders’ thinking 36:09 — “The people are the king”: responsibility in a self-governing nation 42:14 — Division, identity politics, and how nations are weakened from within 54:57 — Freedom, faith, and the future: can America sustain its covenant? Follow Marissa on social: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ https://x.com/marissastreit https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 31m
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