In 1940, Nazi Germany overran France. Britain looked to be the next target. President Franklin Roosevelt knew he had to prepare America for war. But how? Arthur Herman, senior fellow at the Hudson Institute and author of Freedom's Forge, tells the amazing story.

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Franklin Roosevelt: Preparing for War

"One death is a tragedy. A million is a statistic." That line perfectly captures Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin’s nihilistic worldview. Millions suffered under his rule—through forced labor, purges, and starvation. Paul Kengor reveals the truth about one of the 20th century’s most ruthless individuals.

The Hall of Evil: Joseph Stalin

The 1917 Russian Revolution changed the course of the 20th century. At its head stood Vladimir Lenin, a man who used terror and mass murder to realize his Marxist vision of a utopian society. How did he and a small band of communists overthrow an empire and create the first totalitarian state? Paul Kengor explains.

The Hall of Evil: Vladimir Lenin

During WWII, the Nazi regime, headed by Adolf Hitler, set out to exterminate every living Jew. They murdered 6 million. Why did they do it? How did they do it? And why do so many young people know so little about it?

What Was the Holocaust? - 2025

What do hurricanes, wildfires, floods, extreme cold, extreme heat, and even airplane turbulence have in common? According to environmental activists, they’re all caused by—you guessed it—climate change. But are they right? Matthew Wielicki, Earth scientist and author of the Irrational Fear Substack, sets the record straight.

...It Must Be Climate Change!

God performed many wonders to reveal His power to Moses, Pharaoh, and the Israelites—from the Ten Plagues to the parting of the Red Sea and to the giving of the Ten Commandments. So, why did the “Children of Israel” so readily reject God’s authority? Dennis Prager, author of The Rational Bible, delves into this profound section of the Torah, uncovering timeless lessons that still resonate in our lives today.

The Torah Part IV: Let My People Go

Men—and the boys who aspire to become men—are in a sorry state. If only there were an organization to encourage boys to strive for goodness, self-mastery, and excellence! Of course, such an institution already exists—or at least it did. What happened to it? Heather Mac Donald of the Manhattan Institute has the answer.

Girling the Boy Scouts

On the heels of a military victory in Iraq, a successful conclusion of the Cold War, and an 89% approval rating, President George H. W. Bush should have sailed effortlessly into a second term. But it didn’t work out that way. What happened? Presidential historian Tevi Troy explains.

George H. W. Bush: Read My Lips

How much do you know about Christmas—about its origins and its many beloved traditions? Do you know where the idea of stocking-stuffers comes from? Or how lights found their way onto the Christmas tree? Or why we all have the jolly, red-suited, white-haired image of Santa Claus in our heads? In this video, historian William Federer explores the holiday’s rich and unique history.

The Amazing History of Christmas - 2024

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.


Can We Tax Our Way to Equality?

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.

The Torah Part III: Between Two Pharaohs

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.

How to Fix Social Security

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 place in his heart.

PragerU: The Best Investment I've Ever Made

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.

From Africa to Alabama

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.

Jimmy Carter: Farmhouse to White House

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.

The Torah Part II: Cain & Abel to Joseph

Do you understand what the Electoral College is? Or how it works? Or why America uses it to elect its presidents instead of just using a straight popular vote? Author, lawyer and Electoral College expert Tara Ross does, and she explains that to understand the Electoral College is to understand American democracy.

Do You Understand the Electoral College? (2024)

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.

How to Stop the Border Crisis

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.

Harry Truman: Dropping the Bomb

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