Master mentalist Lior Suchard shocks PragerU CEO Marissa Streit by seemingly reading her mind, before pulling back the curtain on how influence really works. He reveals how people can be led to feel like they chose something… even when they didn’t. They dive into why adults are often easier to manipulate than children, why conspiracy theories are so addictive, and how the idea of “my truth” has become a powerful cultural weapon.

Federal prosecutor Bill Essayli and PragerU CEO Marissa Streit expose the scale of fraud, corruption, and political dysfunction in California. Essayli explains how billions of taxpayer dollars have been lost through unemployment scams, healthcare fraud, and government programs with little oversight and why the system is designed to spend money, not protect it. They also examine illegal immigration, cartel influence, rising crime, and what it will take to fix a state many believe is beyond repair.

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Federal Prosecutor Bill Essayli Exposes California’s “Kingdom of Fraud”

Geopolitical analyst and China expert Melissa Chen and PragerU CEO Marissa Streit break down how the Chinese Communist Party is waging a quiet war against the United States, not through armed invasion, but through influence, leverage, and sowing division through social media. They examine how China uses trade, technology, and cultural platforms like TikTok to shape American behavior, and why decades of U.S. policy helped empower the CCP. Melissa explains why failing to recognize the threat of the CCP could have lasting consequences for the future of the West.

Melissa Chen on China’s Quiet Plan for World Dominance

Tommy Robinson, founder of the English Defence League and one of the most deplatformed figures in the Western world, joins PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to discuss the grooming gang scandal Britain's institutions spent 30 years covering up, and why he believes the full weight of the British state came down on him for refusing to stop talking about it. They examine how political correctness paralyzed police, politicians, and entire cities from protecting children, and why the courts are being used as weapons against populist voices across the West. They also discuss the cultural and spiritual awakening Tommy sees happening across Britain right now, and why he believes the fight for the UK is inseparable from the fight for the West.

Tommy Robinson on Free Speech, Islam, and the Struggle to Save Britain

Master Mentalist Lior Suchard on How Social Media Manipulates Your Mind

“Our American Stories” host Lee Habeeb and PragerU CEO Marissa Streit explore the power of storytelling in shaping individuals, businesses, and nations. They discuss why stories, not facts alone, are what people remember, how storytelling builds connection and meaning, and why America’s identity depends on shared cultural narratives. The conversation also examines the breakdown of cultural literacy, the impact of social media and algorithms on division, and why reclaiming America’s story may be essential to preserving our future.

Lee Habeeb on The Marketing Power of a Great Story

Historian and author Bill Federer and PragerU CEO Marissa Streit examine the Judeo-Christian roots of America’s founding. They discuss how the concept of self-government emerged from the Hebrew Bible, why the Christian Founders rejected monarchy in favor of a covenant, and why America’s system depends on the character and values of its people.

Can America Survive Attacks on Its Judeo-Christian Roots? Historian Bill Federer Responds

Former Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction and CEO of the Teacher Freedom Alliance, Ryan Walters and PragerU CEO Marissa Streit expose how teachers unions, activist bureaucrats, and textbook publishers work TOGETHER behind the scenes to shape what happens in America’s classrooms. They discuss why school board transparency matters, how unions influence curriculum even in red states, how book publishers make money from political classrooms and why broad state standards are not enough to keep our students safe from the Education Industrial Complex.

Fmr. Supt. of Education Ryan Walters Exposes the Education Industrial Complex

Rabbi Meir Soloveichik joins PragerU CEO Marissa Streit for a profound discussion on the Hebrew Bible’s indispensable role in shaping the United States. America did not emerge in a moral vacuum; its founding ideals are deeply rooted in biblical principles—covenant, gratitude, and the revolutionary belief in God-given equality.

Rabbi Soloveichik explores the biblical foundations of the American creed, illuminates the enduring meaning of the Ten Commandments, and explains why the Book of Psalms remains one of humanity’s most powerful antidotes to fear, despair, and nihilism.

Rabbi Soloveichik on the Connection Between Antisemitism and Anti-Americanism

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. Robby explains that his recent lawsuit against Google’s AI platform may change the way we think about the future of the digital space.

Is Cuba Collapsing? Robby Starbuck Explains the Communist Crisis

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.

Are Trump’s Moves on Iran and Venezuela About China? Jan Jekielek of Epoch Times Explains

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.

Fr. Sirico on Why Catholic Teaching Rejects Socialism, Marxism and Antisemitism

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.

Mollie Hemingway: How the Left Targets SCOTUS, the Press, and Elections

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.

Jeremy Boreing on the Rise of Grift and Conspiracy Media

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.

Pastor John Hagee and Sandra Parker Explain CUFI and the Spiritual War Behind Antisemitism

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.

Daily Signal President Rob Bluey on the Collapse of Legacy Media and the Future of Journalism

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.

Cardiologist Dr. Bret Scher Explains How Metabolic and Mental Health Are Connected

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.

Was U.S. Intervention in Venezuela Necessary? Franklin Camargo Speaks Out

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.

Scott Presler on How Republicans Can Win the Midterm Elections

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.

Zuby on Why “Anger-tainment” Dominates Social Media and How He Found His Purpose

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 the moral case for Israel comes down to one simple question. 

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