Real Talk with Marissa Streit

Seth Dillon is the CEO of the popular satire site The Babylon Bee, which pokes fun at everything from politics to pop culture. Seth and PragerU CEO Marissa Streit discuss the impact of America’s changing culture on the 2024 presidential election, the role satire plays in politics, and the inside story of how Elon Musk busted The Babylon Bee out of “Twitter jail.” Follow Marissa on Instagram, Twitter, and Linkedin: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ https://x.com/marissastreit www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit Follow Seth Dillon on Instagram and Twitter: https://www.instagram.com/beechief https://x.com/SethDillon Follow the Babylon Bee on Instagram and Twitter: https://www.instagram.com/thebabylonbee https://x.com/TheBabylonBee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re told the Earth is experiencing a climate crisis and that manmade emissions are to blame. Environmentalists want us to stop using fossil fuels, but could we function in our world without them? Would the cost be too much to bear? Chris Wright is the CEO of Liberty Energy and has dedicated his career to finding the most efficient energy sources. He sits with PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to have an honest conversation about climate change and fossil fuels. Take the pledge to stop climate misinformation and get the facts with a free PDF e-book of scripts from our climate videos. 00:00 - Welcome to Real Talk 01:00 - Can We Trust Fossil Fuel Execs about Climate? 04:15 - Everyone Wants a Healthy Climate 07:11 - Are Humans to Blame for Climate Change? 10:31 - Modern Agriculture Can't Exist without Fossil Fuels 12:50 - Why Do Policy Makers Push Wind and Solar? 16:32 - Is It Possible to Have Only EVs in California? 18:14 - Bad Energy Policies Have Increased European Energy Prices 21:13 - The Link between the Ukraine War and Energy Prices 24:27 - Why Is There So Much Pushback against Nuclear Energy? 27:30 - It's Not Climate Change Denial to Say Fossil Fuels Are Essential 29:30 - Why Aren't We Seeing More Energy Innovation? 34:21 - Big Tech Companies Are Censoring Climate Change Debate 39:00 - Search for Alternative Perspectives about Climate 40:19 - 3 Million People a Year Die Because They Don't Have Fossil Fuels 42:27 - The ESG Scam 50:54 - Are American Oil and Gas Companies Being Squashed? 53:44 - Is Investing in Oil and Gas a Smart Move? 56:43 - Energy Access Is Green 57:20 - Recommendations for Continued Reading Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Epoch Times Interim CEO Janice Trey grew up in a Chinese labor camp after Mao’s Cultural Revolution. She was eventually able to make her way to the U.S. and recently assumed the role of interim CEO of The Epoch Times. Janice and PragerU CEO Marissa Streit discuss how the Epoch Times is exposing the global reach, propaganda, and human rights abuses of the Chinese Communist Party. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will Witt was the original “Man on the Street” for PragerU. He has since written two books and speaks around the country about conservative values. Will reunites with PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to discuss his experiences in corporate media after leaving PragerU and the cultural shift happening within Gen Z. Follow Marissa on Instagram, Twitter, and Linkedin: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ https://x.com/marissastreit www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit Follow Will on Instagram and Twitter: https://www.instagram.com/thewillwitt/ https://x.com/thewillwitt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does the future of the conservative movement look like? Why are so many classical liberals finding a new home on the right? Michael Knowles is a bestselling author, political commentator, and the host of the PragerU series “The Book Club.” Michael and PragerU CEO Marissa Streit discuss what it means to be a conservative and the pros and cons of “big tent” conservatism. Follow Marissa on Instagram, Twitter, and Linkedin: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ https://x.com/marissastreit www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit Follow Michael Knowles on Instagram and Twitter: https://www.instagram.com/michaeljknowles/ https://x.com/michaeljknowles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, the son of the last Shah of Iran before the Islamic Revolution in 1979, has an important message for the West. He believes the Iranian people are ready for regime change. PragerU CEO Marissa Streit and the Crown Prince discuss the harsh conditions Iranian people currently face, how the Islamic regime attempts to destabilize the world through proxy wars, and his vision for a free Iran. To find more information on the Crown Price, please visit rezapahlavi.org. Follow Marissa on Instagram, Twitter, and Linkedin: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ https://x.com/marissastreit www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How have evangelical Christians contributed to the building of the U.S. and are they currently in a position to help save the country from the radical left? PragerU CEO Marissa Streit is joined by two of America's most influential evangelical leaders, Dr. Jeff Myers and Rev. Johnnie Moore, to discuss the persecution of Christians around the world, why Christians stand with Israel, and why the Bible compels Christians to vote. Follow Marissa on Instagram, Twitter, and Linkedin: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ https://x.com/marissastreit www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit Follow Rev. Johnnie Moore: https://x.com/JohnnieM https://www.instagram.com/revjohnniem/  Follow Dr. Jeff Myers: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/summitmn/ https://www.instagram.com/drjeffmyers/ X: https://x.com/summitmn https://x.com/drjeffmyers Facebook: @Summitministries https://www.facebook.com/summitministries?mibextid=LQQJ4d @summitjeffmyers https://www.facebook.com/summitjeffmyers?mibextid=LQQJ4d Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonathan Isaac of the Orlando Magic made national headlines in 2020 when he was one of the only NBA players who remained standing while the rest of the NBA knelt in protest during the National Anthem. Jonathan and PragerU CEO Marissa Streit discuss how faith in God gave him the strength to stand up for his beliefs, what it was like becoming a father, and how he is building an athletic brand that promotes Biblical values. Support Jonathan by visiting weareunitus.com Use the promo code prager10 for 10% off your order Follow Marissa on Instagram, Twitter, and Linkedin: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ https://x.com/marissastreit www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit Follow Jonathan Isaac and We Are Unitus: https://www.instagram.com/jonisaac_01/ https://x.com/JJudahIsaac https://www.instagram.com/weareunitus/ https://x.com/weareunitus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Daniel Amen is a psychiatrist and brain disorder specialist who has challenged the accepted view of mental illness and psychiatry for more than 40 years. Dr. Amen and PragerU CEO Marissa Streit discuss how brain health influences mental health, tips for improved brain health, and why the psychiatry industry views him as “dangerous.” Dr. Amen recommends other effective ways to take care of your mental health, such as food, exercise, sleep, and community before taking drugs. Follow Marissa on Instagram, Twitter, and Linkedin: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit https://x.com/marissastreit www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit Learn more about Amen Clinics and follow Dr. Amen: https://www.amenclinics.com/ https://www.instagram.com/doc_amen https://x.com/DocAmen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jordan Harmon is the co-founder and President of #AngelStudios. With critical and commercial hits including Sound of Freedom, Sound of Hope, and His Only Son, Jordan and Angel Studios are upending the traditional Hollywood model of feature filmmaking. Jordan and PragerU CEO Marissa Streit discuss how Angel Studios was formed and why it has proven to be successful by reaching an audience that has been ignored by Hollywood. Follow Marissa on Instagram, Twitter, and Linkedin: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ https://x.com/marissastreit www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit Follow Jordan Harmon and Angel Studios: https://x.com/JordanHarmon https://x.com/AngelStudiosInc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could many modern-day health crises actually be caused by the medical establishment? Dr. Marty Makary is a surgeon and public policy researcher at Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Makary and PragerU CEO Marissa Streit discuss how the medical industry makes healthcare increasingly expensive for patients, demonizes doctors with dissenting views, and relies on flawed science to advance inaccurate narratives. You may never look at modern medicine the same way again but you will walk away with some pragmatic solutions after listening to what Dr. Makary has to say. Buy Dr. Makary’s latest book, Blinds Spots, here: https://geni.us/blindspots Follow Marissa on Instagram, Twitter, and Linkedin: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit https://x.com/marissastreit www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit Follow Marty Makary on Instagram, Twitter, and Linkedin: https://www.instagram.com/martymakary/ https://x.com/MartyMakary https://www.linkedin.com/in/martymakary/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alina Habba is a senior advisor and attorney for former President Donald Trump. Alina and PragerU CEO Marissa Streit discuss what it is like working with the president and defending one of the most visible and historic cases against him. Alina also talks about her background as a child of immigrants from Iraq, being a working mom and a public figure who is constantly under attack.  Follow Marissa on Instagram, Twitter, and Linkedin: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit https://x.com/marissastreit www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit Follow Alina Habba on Instagram, Twitter, and Linkedin: https://www.instagram.com/alina_habba/ https://x.com/AlinaHabba https://www.linkedin.com/in/alina-habba-esq-836126b/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pharmaceutical innovations like antibiotics and vaccines are among history's greatest achievements. Yet, exorbitant drug prices, widespread safety recalls, and prescription opioid addiction have led many to lose faith in drug companies. New York Times bestselling author Gerald Posner speaks with PragerU CEO Marissa Streit about the checkered history of those inside the pharmaceutical industry, corruption inside the FDA, and why American drug com­panies have put earnings ahead of patients. Follow Marissa on Instagram, Twitter, and Linkedin: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit https://x.com/marissastreit www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit Follow Gerald Posner on Instagram, Twitter, and Linkedin: https://www.instagram.com/posnergram/ https://x.com/geraldposner https://www.linkedin.com/in/geraldposner/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donna and Bishop W.C. Martin are the inspiration behind Angels Studios’ film, "Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot." Despite financial hardship, Donna and Bishop Martin adopted four children of their own and inspired 22 families to foster 77 children from the local foster system in East Texas. Donna and Bishop Martin share their moving personal story of hope and trust in God with PragerU CEO Marissa Streit. Join the Angel Guild to watch films like Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot. Help transform the industry: https://angel.com/hope Follow Marissa on Instagram, Twitter, and Linkedin: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit https://x.com/streitmarissa www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Harvard student and Orthodox Jew Shabbos Kestenbaum describes his personal experience with antisemitism while enrolled at Harvard Divinity School. In the aftermath of October 7, Shabbos says that antisemitic attacks by students and professors escalated, and that Harvard was complicit in the abuse. Shabbos speaks with PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to explain why he is suing Harvard and how he hopes other Jewish students will be empowered to take action on university campuses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Patricia Heaton was on the hit series “Everybody Loves Raymond” and “The Middle” while staying true to her Christian and pro-American values. After the October 7 attack in Israel by Hamas, Patricia felt churches should be doing more to help the Israeli people. Patricia joins PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to discuss her Hollywood career, how motherhood made her a better actor, and why Christians should support Israel. Follow Marissa on Instagram, Twitter, and Linkedin: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit https://x.com/streitmarissa www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit Follow Patricia on Instagram and Twitter: https://www.instagram.com/patriciaheaton/ https://x.com/PatriciaHeaton Learn more about O7C: www.october7coalition.com and follow them on Instagram and Twitter: https://www.instagram.com/theofficialo7c/ https://x.com/TheOfficialO7C Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Douglas Murray is an investigative journalist and the author of The Strange Death of Europe and The War on the West. Doulgas and PragerU CEO Marissa Streit discuss the reasons behind the unrest in the UK, why he supports Israel, and if the U.S. is headed for the same fate as Europe. Follow Marissa Streit on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Twitter https://www.instagram.com/themarissastreit/ https://x.com/streitmarissa Follow Douglas Murray on Instagram and Twitter https://x.com/DouglasKMurray https://www.instagram.com/douglaskmurray/ 2:53 Douglas’s Upbringing 5:06 Why Douglas Fell in Love with America 6:58 Traveling the World Left Lasting Impacts 9:50 Humans Have Capacity for Good and Evil 11:54 The War on The West 20:37 The Fentanyl Crisis in the U.S. 21:38 Olympics/Ayatollah/Worshiping Weird Gods 25:17 Lowering Education Standards & Teachers Unions 29:28 Why Is Douglas Interested in Israel? 34:16 What Should America Do in The Middle East? 38:44 Netanyahu’s Speech in D.C. 41:18 Is it Fair to Expect the U.S. to Get Involved in Wars in The Middle East? 47:23 The Military Industrial Complex 51:11 Conspiracy Theories 56:32 What Will Happen with China if America Continues to Project Weakness? 1:04:18 Is Douglas More Optimistic About the U.S. Than Europe? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Since 2019, the WEF-linked Global Alliance for Responsible Media—GARM—has worked behind the scenes to trigger a massive advertiser boycott of conservative media including Breitbart, The Daily Wire, Rumble and Elon Musk’s X by the world’s biggest brands. Editor-in-Chief of Breitbart News Alex Marlow and PragerU CEO Marissa Streit discuss how GARM dissolved just 48-hours after Elon Musk filed an anti-trust suit against the organization and what this means for free speech. Follow Marissa Streit on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Twitter: https://www.instagram.com/themarissastreit/ https://twitter.com/streitmarissa Follow Alex Marlow on Instagram and Twitter: https://www.instagram.com/marlownews/ https://x.com/AlexMarlow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

By nearly every measure, our children's mental health is worse than that of previous generations. Investigative journalist Abigail Shrier is the author of Bad Therapy: Why the Kids Aren't Growing Up. Abigail and PragerU CEO Marissa Streit discuss how the mental health industry has put an entire generation of young people in distress by convincing them they have unresolved emotional trauma and need therapy and medication. She explains what parents should be aware of when they send their kids to school—or even the pediatrician. Follow Marissa Streit on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Twitter: https://www.instagram.com/themarissastreit/ https://twitter.com/streitmarissa Follow Abigail Shrier on Twitter: https://x.com/AbigailShrier Get Abigail's book Bad Therapy: WHY THE KIDS AREN'T GROWING UP: https://l.prageru.com/3YGPKl4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why have destructive ideas become so contagious? Evolutionary psychologist Gad Saad and PragerU CEO Marissa Streit discuss why humans engage in maladaptive behaviors, why universities are the breeding grounds for bad ideas, and what are the best ways to achieve true happiness. Follow Marissa Streit on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Twitter https://www.instagram.com/themarissastreit/ https://twitter.com/streitmarissa Follow Dr. Gad Saad on Instagram and Twitter https://www.instagram.com/doctorgadsaad/ https://x.com/GadSaad Get Gad Saad's new book The Parasitic Mind here: https://l.prageru.com/3Wuj8IJ Subscribe to ⁠Real Talk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@realtalkwithmarissa ⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices