Real Talk with Marissa Streit | PragerU

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Robby Starbuck, activist and former Hollywood director, speaks with PragerU CEO Marissa Streit about his family’s escape from communist Cuba and why that history shapes his view of America today. They discuss the rise of corporate activism, how DEI policies spread through corporate boardrooms, and why many companies are reversing course. They also discuss the growing power of AI, the dangers of AI-driven misinformation, and why the country that wins the AI race could determine the future of global power.   Chapters: 00:00 – From Cuba to Hollywood: Robby Starbuck’s Story 02:40 – Walking Away: Why He Risked Everything 05:00 – The Lesson From Cuba: Courage Over Comfort 06:40 – Corporate America Goes Political: DEI & Power 13:45 – Inside the System: Government Pressure & Corporate Control 16:00 – The New Communism: Control Without Seizing Power 27:20 – AI Gone Wrong: The Google Defamation Case 33:00 – The Collapse of Truth: How AI Could Shape Elections 39:20 – The AI Race: Why China vs U.S. Changes Everything 46:50 – Cuba, Power, and the Future of America 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

Jan Jekielek, Senior Editor at The Epoch Times and host of “American Thought Leaders,” joins PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to discuss the Chinese Communist Party’s global strategy, the weaknesses behind China’s economic power, and why President Trump’s foreign policy aims to contain the CCP before it expands further. They examine tariffs, rare earths, strategic pressure on Iran and Venezuela, and why Beijing responds only to real leverage. They also discuss unrestricted warfare, forced organ harvesting, and why understanding the communist mindset is essential if America hopes to avoid being outmaneuvered by China. Follow Marissa on social: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ https://x.com/marissastreit https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/ Follow Jan on social: https://x.com/JanJekielek https://www.instagram.com/jan.jekielek/ Chapters 00:00 Why China’s economy is weaker than it looks 02:14 China’s export dependence and why Trump’s tariffs matter 05:40 Debt, local corruption, and the CCP’s economic model 08:42 China’s demographic collapse and youth unemployment 09:45 Did America help build the CCP’s power? 13:20 Xi Jinping’s purges and what they reveal about the regime 16:17 Iran, Venezuela, and the message Trump is sending Beijing 20:55 Belt and Road, Huawei, and how China builds leverage 25:17 Rare earths, recycling, and America’s path to independence 32:25 Military-civil fusion and why China weaponizes everything 33:30 Communism, unrestricted warfare, and the CCP mindset 37:05 Political correctness, naivete, and useful idiots 41:15 Organ harvesting and the brutality of the communist system 49:45 Why the media still underplays the China threat 54:42 What Trump’s meeting with Xi could look like 58:43 Jan’s book, Killed to Order, and why understanding the CCP matters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cardiologist and metabolic expert, Dr. Bret Scher and PragerU CEO Marissa Streit unpack why decades of government nutrition advice have failed. Dr. Scher explains how flawed dietary guidelines contributed to America’s mental and physical health crisis. He explains that food and lifestyle should be the foundation of real preventive medicine. Together, they explore whether the keto diet can lead to weight loss, mental health and even a possible solution for children struggling with depression. Chapters: 0:00 — Medical “Chaos” & Why Questioning Matters 1:11 — From Cardiologist to Metabolic Health Advocate 4:41 — The Nutrition Advice That Keeps Failing Patients 8:07 — Meat, Saturated Fat, and the Problem With Weak Evidence 14:02 — Why One-Size-Fits-All Medicine Doesn’t Work 17:08 — Taking Control: Labs, Biomarkers & CGMs 19:42 — Keto Explained: Not a Trend, a Metabolic Switch 25:01 — Keto + Mental Health: Depression, Bipolar, Autism Questions 36:13 — School Lunches & Guidelines: Why the System Serves Carbs 43:31 — Meds vs Lifestyle: Aspirin, Statins, GLP-1s, Supplements & First Steps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dennis Prager joins PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to discuss his latest book, If There is No God: The Battle Over Who Defines Good and Evil. Dennis discusses the unrest in Minnesota and what it means to America. He also breaks down the Supreme Court hearings Hecox v. Little and West Virginia v. B.P.J. over boys in girls’ sports and the deeper cultural forces behind it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PragerU CEO Marissa Streit and Venezuelan PragerU host Franklin Camargo break down what happens after Maduro’s capture, and what it will really take to rebuild Venezuela. Franklin explains how socialism turned the richest country in Latin America into a nation of empty shelves, food lines, and oppressive brutality. They also discuss why China, Russia, Iran, and Cuba entrenched themselves in Venezuela, and why this crisis isn’t just Venezuela’s problem, it’s America’s. Follow Marissa on social: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ https://x.com/marissastreit https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/ Follow Franklin Camargo https://x.com/FranklinCamarg0 https://www.instagram.com/frankandresc Chapters: 00:00 – Can Venezuela Be Great Again? 01:13 – Why Venezuela Matters to America 01:37 – From Richest in Latin America to Mass Poverty 02:26 – How Socialism Collapsed a Nation 06:35 – What Life Under the Regime Really Looked Like 09:14 – Chávez to Maduro 13:15 – China, Russia, Iran, Cuba: The Alliance Inside Venezuela 28:21 – Maduro’s Capture and The Path to Transition 33:22 – America First: Oil, Drugs, and National Security 51:53 – What Comes Next: Political Prisoners, Elections, and Hope Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dennis Prager joins PragerU CEO Marissa Streit for their first conversation of 2026 to break down the rapidly changing world, and what it means for America. They discuss the collapse of Venezuela’s Maduro regime, the growing uprising in Iran, and why the United States cannot afford to retreat from global leadership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grassroots organizer and Early Vote Action founder Scott Presler joins PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to explain how he believes elections are really won—and what young Americans truly care about. They discuss why so many passionate Americans still aren’t registered to vote, how Scott recruits new voters, and how to turn the frustration of disaffected Americans into a force for good. Chapters: 0:00 — Why Scott Presler got into politics 1:30 — Early Vote Action: born after the 2022 “debacle” 3:10 — From jobless graduate to activist: “be the solution” 4:20 — Scott’s #1 issue: border security 7:03 — How to start: show up, volunteer, knock doors 10:46 — The Baltimore cleanup: turning talk into action 13:13 — Where his values come from: family, service, faith 14:49 — His daily life: meeting voters “from Mar-a-Lago to Walmart” 16:12 — The farmers market method: how he gets strangers to register 19:57 — The harsh truth: passionate people who still don’t vote 21:47 — Republicans can’t just be “anti-Democrat”—they must deliver 24:07 — Election integrity push: California, Washington, Oregon, Nevada 25:44 — Can California become normal again? Jungle primary risk 29:54 — Gerrymandering explained (and why it matters) 31:43 — What normal voters actually care about: economy, border, “no new wars” 34:58 — The crisis of disaffected young men: what they need now 37:14 — Dating politics: why young men feel stuck 41:12 — Judges matter: why down-ballot elections change everything 47:30 — The case for early voting (and why Election Day fails conservatives) 52:47 — Now that Republicans won: are they securing election integrity? 54:28 — How to support Early Vote Action Follow Marissa on social: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ https://x.com/marissastreit https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/ Follow Scott Presler https://x.com/ScottPresler https://www.instagram.com/scottpresler/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rapper, podcaster, and cultural commentator Zuby joins PragerU CEO Marissa Streit for an in-depth conversation about how outrage-driven social media algorithms distort reality and reward negativity. He breaks down why constant exposure to fear and conflict online creates a false picture of the world, and why taking personal responsibility is the only way out. He and Marissa also explore the decline of community, the consequences of extreme individualism, the crisis in modern dating and relationships, and why men and women are more confused than ever about commitment, marriage, and purpose. 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

Dennis Prager joins PragerU CEO Marissa Streit from his hospital room with an update on his recovery and a warning that the country’s moral condition may be even more urgent than his own. Dennis reflects on gratitude, suffering, and why he believes America is losing something essential when “America First” turns into “America Only.” He also breaks down the spiritual and ideological forces reshaping the West and explains why antisemitism must be rejected. Follow Marissa on social: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ https://x.com/marissastreit https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/ Follow Dennis Prager: https://x.com/DennisPrager https://www.instagram.com/thedennisprager Chapters: 00:00 Dennis’ health update: “Talking is a miracle” 02:15 Gratitude after tragedy: why it doesn’t disappear with suffering 04:19 How is America doing? “America First” vs “America Only” 07:16 Disaffected young men and the false promise of government 11:29 Weimar vibes: why it’s subjectively similar, objectively different 15:04 COVID lies and the right response: fight—nonviolently—for truth 17:00 French Revolution vs American Revolution: burn it down vs build liberty 19:41 “De-Judaizing” Jesus and the road to totalitarianism 25:38 The rational moral case for Israel: one question that ends the debate 28:13 War, rape, and what the Torah demanded 3,000 years ago 35:23 The red–green alliance: why the Left teams up with Islamists 43:27 Why young people drift to isolationism: loss of God, country, family 46:10 When friends go wrong: loyalty to values vs loyalty to people 01:04:21 London, Europe, and the West’s surrender—and America’s fight back 01:34:16 Bar mitzvah and manhood at 13: responsibility, character, and purpose Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glenn Beck joins PragerU CEO Marissa Streit for a powerful conversation about courage, faith, and what he believes is a spiritual battle for America’s future. At 62, Glenn shares why he now understands his purpose in standing for truth amid rising historical revisionism and hate. He warns against the modern “death cult” spreading on social media and discusses with Marissa the growing confusion between left and right versus right and wrong. Together, they explore the dangers of rage-fueled online culture, how fatherlessness and victimhood narratives are harming young men, and why courage and personal responsibility are essential for restoring strength and sanity. Follow Marissa Streit on Social: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ https://x.com/marissastreit https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/ Follow Glenn Beck: https://x.com/glennbeck https://www.instagram.com/glennbeck/ Chapters: 00:00 – A Conversation Glenn Beck Has Been Waiting to Have 02:00 – “We Will See Miracles”: Why Glenn Says the Times Are Changing 04:30 – Why Glenn Believes He Was Born for This Moment 07:00 – The Seeds of Hate: How History Is Repeating Itself 10:00 – Charlie Kirk’s Death and the Shift Glenn Felt Across America 13:00 – The Rise of Moral Confusion Inside the Right 15:30 – God, Labels, and the Danger of Performative Faith 18:45 – “Choose Life”: Glenn on the Death Cult Shaping Modern Politics 22:00 – Have Conservatives Accidentally Created a Victim Narrative for Men? 25:00 – Understanding Gen Z: Why Their Despair Makes Sense 28:30 – Victimhood vs. Responsibility: Glenn’s Turning Point 31:00 – Fame, Addiction, and Why Honor Is Worth More Than Influence 35:00 – America’s Fatherhood Crisis and What Boys Are Really Missing 39:00 – The Need for Shepherds—and Why God May Be Raising New Ones 43:00 – Glenn’s Vision for Fixing Education Through AI 47:00 – Preserving America’s DNA: The George AI Project 50:00 – A Message for America’s Future: What Glenn Would Put in the “Clay Pots” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Australian broadcaster–turned–political podcaster Erin Molan joins PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to discuss China’s growing aggression toward the West, the media’s role in fueling division, rising mass immigration, and whether America can maintain its global influence. Erin explains why she left her “dream job” as a top sports anchor in Australia to speak openly about politics, international security, and the spread of radical ideologies throughout Western society. Follow Marissa Streit on Social: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/https://x.com/marissastreithttps://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/Follow Erin Molan https://x.com/Erin_Molanhttps://www.instagram.com/erin_molan Chapters: 0:00 – Weak Men and a Lost Generation 2:26 – From Sports Star to Political Commentator 5:00 – Why Conservative Women Aren’t Welcome in Media 7:50 – October 7 and Shame at the Sydney Opera House 10:28 – How Australian News Manipulates Sympathy and Hides Facts 14:30 – When Erin Lost Trust in Legacy Media 17:34 – October 7 as a Test of Good vs Evil 20:40 – Mass Immigration and the Disappearing Australia 24:30 – What the UK and Europe Teach Us About Losing a Nation 27:40 – Growing Up in Indonesia and Fighting Islamic Extremism 31:40 – How Indonesia and Egypt De-Radicalized While the West Went Soft 35:30 – China, TikTok, and the CCP’s Plan for Global Dominance 42:10 – America First vs America Only: What Allies Need 46:50 – Holocaust Survivors vs Gazan Immigration: What Changed? 52:30 – Raising Strong Kids and Healing Yourself First 57:10 – Moral Discipline at Home Is the Real Solution Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices