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Twenty-five years after the deadliest terrorist attack in American history, how much do college students actually know about 9/11? Franklin Camargo heads to Cal State Northridge with a few simple questions: What happened that day? Who attacked the U.S.? And why? Watch to hear the one question Franklin asks that none of them saw coming.

Man on the Street

Did the U.S. Deserve 9/11?

What do the Democratic Socialists of America actually stand for? The DSA is gaining momentum on the campaign trail, but many college students can't name a single policy the organization supports. PragerU's Franklin Camargo heads to Cal State Northridge to find out what they think of the DSA. Is socialism just about "being social"? What exactly is "public ownership of the means of production"? And what happens when they hear that the DSA wants to abolish prisons and rewrite the Constitution?

Are You a Democratic Socialist?

What was the Cold War? Forty-five years on the brink of nuclear war—and many Americans can barely explain it. So PragerU’s Franklin Camargo hits Hollywood Boulevard to find out how much Americans actually know about the war that could have ended the world. Who were we up against? Why was it called “cold”? And did America even win? A few people know their history. Most don’t come close. Their answers might just surprise you. 

Watch the film The Brink of War from Angel Studios in theaters Friday, 8/14.

Did Everyone Forget About the Cold War?

Franklin Camargo hits the streets of Hollywood to ask a simple question: Should billionaires exist? Some argue that extreme wealth is a problem the government should solve by confiscating it. Others believe that if you earn it, you have every right to keep it. Along the way, Franklin puts people’s assumptions to the test with a few surprising questions: How much did Elon Musk actually pay in taxes in 2021? And if the government confiscated his entire net worth, how long would it fund federal spending?

Should Billionaires Exist?

In America today 1 in 4 kids grow up without a Father, that’s 25%. PragerU’s Franklin Camargo hits the campus of University of Southern California to ask students if they think having a father is really necessary or if kids are just fine without one. Are the youth of America concerned about the decline of the traditional family? Their answers might surprise you.

Franklin Asks: Are Fathers Necessary?

Is political violence in America getting worse?

PragerU’s Franklin Camargo hits the streets of Los Angeles to ask everyday Americans whether political violence comes more from the left or the right. From assassination attempts and riots to Che Guevara, Venezuela, free speech, and extremism, this Man On The Street episode puts America’s political divide on full display.

Does Political Violence Come More From the Left or the Right?

In July, the United States will mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Franklin visits UCLA to ask students whether Americans today should feel proud of their heritage or apologize for it.

Should Americans Celebrate 250 or Apologize?

Is California stolen land that belongs to Mexico? PragerU's Franklin Camargo hits the campus at Cal State Northridge to ask students who believe California should be returned. But how exactly would that work? And would Californians actually be better off? Their answers might just surprise you.

Should the U.S. Give California Back to Mexico?

Everyone agrees America is racist… until Will Witt shows up. At Cal State LA, students are stopped in their tracks as he breaks down affirmative action, two-parent homes, and one simple question: Is he really “better” just because he’s white? Watch how fast the conversation changes.

Does America Run on Racism?

Should all cultures and values be welcome in the U.S.? PragerU’s Franklin Camargo asks CSUN students whether newcomers to the U.S. should adopt American values and whether some values should not be welcome in the country at all. Do they know what it means to assimilate—and would they support anyone bringing their values to the country?

Should Anyone Be Welcomed to the U.S.?

Cesar Chavez is celebrated as a hero by many on the left—but how much do people really know about him? Will Witt hits the campus of Cal State LA to ask students what they think about Chavez, his legacy, and whether they plan to celebrate Cesar Chavez Day. But when they learn more about his views—especially on illegal immigration—does their perspective change?

Do You Know the Real Cesar Chavez

Americans need an ID to buy a gun, board a plane, adopt a cat, or even rent a kayak. So why are so many people opposed to requiring an ID to vote? Franklin Camargo heads to Santa Monica to ask if this inconsistency makes any sense and how we ensure fair elections if no one is asked to prove they can legally vote.

Do You Need an ID for Everything Except Voting?

At the Grammys, singer Billie Eilish criticized ICE and declared, “No one is illegal on stolen land.” So Franklin Camargo headed to UCLA to ask students a simple question: If America is “stolen land,” should celebrities—including Eilish—return their property to Native tribes like the Tongva? And if she’s a hypocrite for not doing so, what about the students attending a university built on land once inhabited by indigenous peoples?

Are We On Stolen Land?

Venezuelan PragerU personality Franklin Camargo hits the streets of Downtown Los Angeles, where pro-Maduro protesters have gathered to denounce the recent U.S. military operation that resulted in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. What do you think the protestors have to say to Venezuelans who are celebrating Maduro’s arrest?

Do American Leftists Support Maduro More than Venezuelans?

Is AI a remarkable technological breakthrough or is it causing society to breakdown? Will Witt hits the campus of Cal State Northridge to ask students how they’re really using AI tools. From cheating on homework to AI girlfriends, he asks whether this technology is making them smarter—or just more lazy and disconnected.

Is AI Taking Over the World?

Across California, parents say the government is stripping away their rights and leaving children vulnerable. PragerU personality Franklin Camargo heads to Sacramento to hear from families protesting at the state capitol and to ask: is government overreach putting kids in danger?

Is California Stripping Parents of Their Rights?

Will Witt is back for a brand new Man on the Street! This time he is hitting the streets of Santa Monica to find out if a man can become a woman just by declaring it. What do you say?


Can a Man Become a Woman?

When the CEO of UnitedHealthcare was murdered, some celebrated—dancing in clubs, raising money for the alleged shooter, and calling it “justice.” But a school shooting weeks later? That was pure evil. So, why the double standard? Aldo hits the streets to ask: Is this selective outrage? What does it say about our culture when some who want to ban guns also celebrate murder? Where do you stand?

Why Is the Left Celebrating the Murder of a CEO?

Is assisted suicide a compassionate choice or a troubling sign of societal decline? Aldo heads to Hollywood to ask people why this controversial practice is becoming normalized and whether they think someone has the right to end his or her own life.

Why Is Assisted Suicide on the Rise?

Aldo and Julie Hartman visit Cal State Northridge to see how students are coping with the 2024 presidential results. Many are convinced women’s rights are under attack, fearing abortion bans and other restrictions. But are these fears based on reality? Watch as students struggle to come up with specific examples of how rights will be taken away—how many do you think they were able to name?

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