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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 millio ...
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Is income inequality our biggest social problem? If we take more from the rich and give more to the poor, can we solve it? Joshua Rauh, professor of finance at Stanford and Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, addresses these questions in this challenging video. This video was made possible by a generous gift from The Peter & Judy Copses Founda…
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Joseph brought the Jews into Egypt, and Moses led them out. But what happened in between? How did God's chosen people fall from favor under one Pharaoh to slavery under another? Dennis Prager, author of The Rational Bible, unpacks this pivotal section of the Torah. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Will there be $1,000,000 waiting for you when you retire? Not if you’re relying on Social Security, which is barely on life support. Can we mend this broken government program, or do we need an entirely new approach, call it a retirement revolution? Economist Stephen Moore has some ideas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic…
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Brad Anderson knows something about the for-profit world. As the CEO of Best Buy, he led the consumer electronics retailing industry into a new era. He also knows something about the nonprofit world. He’s sat on boards of colleges, community organizations, and hospitals. But of all the nonprofits he’s helped over the years, one holds a very special…
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Martha Njolomole grew up in a village in Malawi, Africa. Her laundromat was a nearby river. Her school was a clearing under a tree. When she won a scholarship to come to America, she was overwhelmed by the comparative luxury. What was the secret to America’s success? She had to find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice…
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After the Watergate scandal, Jimmy Carter had the perfect campaign slogan: “I’ll never lie to you.” No one questioned his character; only his policies. He thought he could change the world. But the world ended up changing him. Historian Tevi Troy tells the story of the 39th President’s rise and fall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon…
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Cain and Abel, Noah and the flood, Abraham and the 12 Tribes of Israel, Joseph and his coat of many colors—these are some of the greatest stories of the Book of Genesis. Dennis Prager, author of The Rational Bible, explains why they still mean so much to us today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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When Richard Nixon resigned as President following the Watergate scandal, America was in a bad way. The nation needed a leader who could mend the country’s divisions. Was Gerald Ford that leader? Political commentator Hugh Hewitt has an answer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Where do we come from, and why do we think the way we do? These are the first preoccupations of the book of Genesis — the creation of man, woman, and the Jewish people. Dennis Prager, author of The Rational Bible, explains how these timeless stories have shaped our worldview and why the lessons they teach us are still relevant today. Learn more abo…
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For the past fifty years, the government has dramatically increased spending on education, healthcare, and welfare programs. But have these billions of dollars really made Americans smarter, healthier, and more prosperous? Joshua Rauh, professor of finance at Stanford and Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, explains why big government leads to…
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Is diversity our greatest strength? Ask Western Europeans, who over the last decade have endured a tidal wave of immigration from the Muslim Middle East and Africa. Konstantin Kisin, co-host of the Triggernometry podcast, explains why multiculturalism might bring more problems than benefits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch…
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Lyndon B. Johnson created hundreds of social programs to "cure" poverty. But who would administer those programs? And how exactly would they work? No one seemed to know. No one seemed to care. The goal was noble, and that’s all that mattered. Renowned historian Amity Shlaes explains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Lyndon B. Johnson wanted to wage a war on poverty. Instead, he waged a war halfway around the world in Vietnam. That conflict defined him, his presidency, and the decade of the 1960s. Historian Bill Whittle tells the story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesPragerU tarafından oluşturuldu
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If you think Mao Zedong’s Cultural Revolution is ancient history, think again. The tactics Mao used to take over and ruin China in the 20th century are alive and well in America, just under a different name. James Lindsay explains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesPragerU tarafından oluşturuldu
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Former UK member of Parliament Douglas Carswell believes that the new battleground for freedom is in America—specifically in the American South. That’s why he moved his family 4,000 miles to Mississippi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesPragerU tarafından oluşturuldu
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Do you work to live? Or do you live to work? Most people today would probably affirm the former—work to live. Most people would be wrong. David Bahnsen, author of Full Time: Work and the Meaning of Life, explains why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesPragerU tarafından oluşturuldu
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The incidence of gender dysphoria has increased 5,000% over the past decade. A French report has called current treatments potentially “one of the greatest ethical scandals in the history of medicine.” So, why do the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and many other medical associations support …
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Konstantin Kisin grew up in a progressive paradise. Childcare, health services, and college were free. No one fought over race, religion, or class. Where was this utopia? And why was he so eager to leave it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesPragerU tarafından oluşturuldu
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Experimenting with pills has never been deadlier because the drug supply has never been deadlier. James Fishback, founder of NEO: The New Drug Talk, explains what you need to know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesPragerU tarafından oluşturuldu
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Two thousand years after being expelled from their ancient homeland, and a mere three years after the Holocaust, the modern state of Israel was established by the United Nations. But having a legal claim to the land was one thing—being able to keep it was another. Michael Oren tells the tale of Israel’s War of Independence. Learn more about your ad…
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The state of Israel—less than 20 years old—was completely surrounded by the armies of Egypt, Jordan, Iraq, and Syria in June 1967. What was Israel to do: wait for the inevitable attack, or strike preemptively? Renowned historian Michael Oren shares the story of how Israel answered this question and stunned the world in the process. Learn more about…
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Stinging from their loss to Israel in its War of Independence in 1948, Arab countries plotted revenge. Still, a new war seemed unlikely until Egypt allied with the Soviet Union to acquire a fresh arsenal of modern weapons. Renowned historian Michael Oren explains what happened next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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After years of relentless terrorist attacks from its northern neighbor, Israel decided to act. An old adage holds that everyone knows how wars begin but nobody knows how they end. That was certainly true in Lebanon. Renowned historian Michael Oren explains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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On Yom Kippur 1973, the holiest day of the Jewish year, Israel’s air raid sirens started to blare. Egypt and Syria—still bitter over Israel’s victory in the Six-Day War—had launched a surprise attack. Israel’s survival hung in the balance. How it responded in this existential moment shaped Middle East history for the next five decades. Learn more a…
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Critical Theory is key to understanding how the left thinks. They’ve applied it to race, colonialism, and feminism. James Lindsay reveals how they’re going to use it next. Get ready. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesPragerU tarafından oluşturuldu
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With his movie star looks and beautiful young family, John F. Kennedy was the picture-perfect president of the television era. But some critics said he was too young and inexperienced to be president in a dangerous Cold War world. Were they right? Larry Elder recounts the remarkable political ascent of JFK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m…
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With John F. Kennedy at the helm, everything seemed possible—economic prosperity, progress toward racial equality, and even putting a man on the moon. But it all came crashing down in an instant. Larry Elder details the incredible career and legacy of JFK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Are toys racist? David Johson had never thought about it when he landed his dream job at a major toy company. Then he encountered DEI, and everything changed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesPragerU tarafından oluşturuldu
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In the decades following the death of Mao Zedong, China enjoyed relative economic freedom and unprecedented growth. But under Xi Jinping, Mao-like government control has made a comeback, weakening China’s economy. Helen Raleigh explains how socialism is once again failing China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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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/adchoicesPragerU tarafından oluşturuldu
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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…
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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/adchoicesPragerU tarafından oluşturuldu
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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/adchoicesPragerU tarafından oluşturuldu
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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. …
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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/adchoicesPragerU tarafından oluşturuldu
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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/adchoicesPragerU tarafından oluşturuldu
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Is climate change an existential crisis? Judith Curry, former Chair of the School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at the Georgia Institute of Technology, has spent her career studying this question. Her answer might surprise you. Take the pledge to stop climate misinformation and get the facts with a free PDF e-book of scripts from our climate vi…
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Should we judge people by the color of their skin or by their actions? The answer to this question was once obvious. Not anymore. Andre Archie, professor of philosophy at Colorado State University, explains why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesPragerU tarafından oluşturuldu
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In his first term as president, Woodrow Wilson sought to transform America. In his second term, he sought to transform the world. RJ Pestritto, professor of politics at Hillsdale College, describes how this once-obscure academic became one of America’s most influential presidents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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As America’s 28th president, Woodrow Wilson greatly expanded the size and scope of the federal government. How did he do it, and why? RJ Pestritto, professor of politics at Hillsdale College, answers this important question. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesPragerU tarafından oluşturuldu
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Science journalist and nutrition author Max Lugavere knows how to fix our badly broken healthcare system. His plan is simple and practical. He elaborates in this eye-opening video. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesPragerU tarafından oluşturuldu
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Growing up in Bahrain, Fatema Al Harbi was taught that Jews hated her because she’s Muslim, and in turn, she should hate them because they’re Jews. What changed her mind? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesPragerU tarafından oluşturuldu
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If China were to invade Taiwan—an island democracy in the South China Sea—would it be in America’s national interest to defend it? China scholar Helen Raleigh weighs in on this critically important question. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesPragerU tarafından oluşturuldu
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What is the only economic system that values freedom, lifts people out of poverty, disdains distinctions of race and creed, and draws us into productive networks of mutual dependency? Hint: it’s not a system of ever-increasing government control. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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No one has a monopoly on truth. That’s why we need open, uncensored discussion and debate. Why, then, are the government and Big Tech platforms suppressing what we can read, see, and hear? Philip Hamburger, Professor of Law at Columbia University, sheds light on this alarming trend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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The time had come for America to take its place among the great nations of the world. There was no better man to lead this charge than Theodore Roosevelt. Wilfred McClay, professor of history at Hillsdale College, chronicles the complex career of America’s 26th president. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Was there ever a more bold and brash character to occupy the White House than Theodore Roosevelt? Wilfred McClay, professor of history at Hillsdale College, tells the story of how this politician, cowboy, and war hero came to capture the American imagination. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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