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Real Talk with Marissa Streit | PragerU

Real Talk with Marissa Streit | PragerU

PragerU 167 Episodes Aug 20, 2026

Join PragerU CEO Marissa Streit as she interviews some of the most significant thought leaders and influential figures from around the world.

Episodes

Meet Winsome Earle-Sears: Marine Veteran and Former Virginia Lieutenant Governor
Meet Winsome Earle-Sears: Marine Veteran and Former Virginia Lieutenant Governor Aug 20, 2026 3992 Former Virginia Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears joins this new episode of Real Talk to discuss her family's journey from Jamaica to America, how socialism devastated Jamaica, and why America remains a land of opportunity. She explains why school choice and parental rights are essential, how COVID-era school closures helped reshape Virginia politics, why local elections matter, and how teac
Could India Be America’s Most Important Ally Against China? | Journalist Lalit Jha
Could India Be America’s Most Important Ally Against China? | Journalist Lalit Jha Aug 12, 2026 3350 Indian journalist Lalit K. Jha joins this new episode of Real Talk to discuss why Americans should pay closer attention to India. He explains how India’s religious and linguistic diversity, economic growth, and democratic system make it fundamentally different from China. Jha also discusses China’s use of Pakistan as a proxy, India’s complicated role in BRICS, its relationships with Israel, Iran,
Heather Higgins on Why Strong Women Never Need to Declare War on Men to Succeed
Heather Higgins on Why Strong Women Never Need to Declare War on Men to Succeed Aug 5, 2026 3469 Heather Higgins, CEO of Independent Women, joins this new episode of Real Talk to explore how the left uses victimhood politics to make women feel dependent on government, why defending women’s sports became a wake-up call for moms, and how bad policies on health care, childcare, and family leave often hurt the very women they claim to help. We also discuss why conservative women need to be willi
How Lawfare Targets Market Disruptors From Michael Milken to President Trump
How Lawfare Targets Market Disruptors From Michael Milken to President Trump Jul 29, 2026 3434 Attorney and author Richard Sandler joins this new episode of Real Talk to discuss lawfare and his decades-long fight to defend the reputation of his childhood friend and business partner, Michael Milken. Sandler reflects on what true loyalty looks like when a friend becomes the target of prosecutors, media narratives, and public condemnation. He explains how Milken disrupted Wall Street, why powe
The White House's Vince Haley Explains Trump's Domestic Agenda
The White House's Vince Haley Explains Trump's Domestic Agenda Jul 22, 2026 4183 Director of the White House Domestic Policy Council Vince Haley joins me to discuss what the Trump administration is actually getting done, from securing the border and making American streets safer to rebuilding the economy, expanding energy production, and advancing nuclear power and AI. Haley offers a behind-the-scenes look at the policies shaping America's future, while discussing the battle o
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya on Depoliticizing the NIH and Ushering in a New Era of Scientific Innovation
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya on Depoliticizing the NIH and Ushering in a New Era of Scientific Innovation Jul 15, 2026 3502 Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, Director of the National Institutes of Health and Acting Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, joins this new episode of Real Talk to discuss how the COVID-19 response became politicized, why public trust in science and public health institutions declined, and his efforts to remove DEI initiatives and other political priorities from the NIH. Dr. Bhattach
Historian Raymond Ibrahim says that the Crusades were a response to Jihad and Christian Persecution
Historian Raymond Ibrahim says that the Crusades were a response to Jihad and Christian Persecution Jul 8, 2026 4152 Historian Raymond Ibrahim joins this NEW episode of Real Talk to discuss the history of jihad and the erasure of the Christian roots of the Middle East. Ibrahim argues that many modern narratives about Islamic conquest, the Crusades, and “peaceful coexistence” ignore primary historical sources. We also discuss modern atrocities, including the Islamic slaughter of Christians in Nigeria, the Muslim
Inside America’s Russia Vs. Ukraine Strategy | Gen. Kellogg & Meaghan Mobbs
Inside America’s Russia Vs. Ukraine Strategy | Gen. Kellogg & Meaghan Mobbs Jul 1, 2026 2985 General Keith Kellogg and Meaghan Mobbs join this NEW Real Talk episode to discuss America’s strategy in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. General Kellogg has been at the forefront of the Trump administration’s negotiations with Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Meaghan Mobbs served as a U.S. Army paratrooper and volunteered in Ukraine during the ongoing war. Together, they offer a firsthand pers
U.S. Counterterrorism Strategy: Sebastian Gorka Explains the Trump Administration's Approach
U.S. Counterterrorism Strategy: Sebastian Gorka Explains the Trump Administration's Approach Jun 24, 2026 3616 Trump Counterterrorism Chief Sebastian Gorka joins this NEW Real Talk episode to discuss the threats facing America at home and abroad, from jihadists and cartels to communism and left-wing political violence. We also tackle the rise of socialism among young Americans, the decline of free speech in the UK, and why the Trump administration's clear-eyed understanding of radical Islam and political
Panama City Mayor on Why Panama chooses America over China
Panama City Mayor on Why Panama chooses America over China Jun 17, 2026 4282 Panama City Mayor Mayer Mizrachi joins this NEW Episode of Real Talk to explain why Panama matters far more to America than most people realize. We discuss the history of the Panama Canal, America’s role in Panama’s independence, and the rise of Chinese influence across Latin America. President Trump’s focus on the canal signaled that America was finally paying attention to this important small co
Homeopathy: Natural Medicine or Placebo?
Homeopathy: Natural Medicine or Placebo? Jun 10, 2026 3800 Homeopathy has been used for over 200 years, but many doctors still dismiss it as pseudoscience. So what exactly is it, and why do millions of people around the world still use it? Certified homeopath Barbara Lowry joins this NEW episode of Real Talk to explain the principles behind homeopathy, why it differs from naturopathy and herbal medicine, and why she believes the body can often heal itself
Brazil's Next President? Flávio Bolsonaro on Why Brazil Matters to America's Future
Brazil's Next President? Flávio Bolsonaro on Why Brazil Matters to America's Future Jun 3, 2026 3490 Brazilian presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro joins this NEW episode of Real Talk to discuss the political crisis unfolding in Brazil, the imprisonment of former President Jair Bolsonaro, and why he believes the country's democratic institutions are under attack. Bolsonaro argues Brazil is drifting toward authoritarianism, that China and BRICS are reshaping global alliances, and crime, cartels

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