Parhaat PragerU Podcastit (2024)

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Patriotism: Why We Need It 5:58

3d ago5:58

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American patriotism is fading, and in some places, vanishing altogether. Douglas Carswell, a former member of the British Parliament who now lives in the US, explains why patriotism is so important to the American experiment.Kirjoittanut PragerU

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Dwight Eisenhower: A General Keeps the Peace 5:49

10d ago5:49

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The 1950s are widely regarded as a period of undisputed American greatness. The United States dominated the world in almost every respect, from science to culture, from John Wayne westerns to commercial aviation. What was Dwight Eisenhower’s role in this decade of prosperity? John Yoo, Professor of Law at the University of California, Berkeley, has…

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Dwight Eisenhower: War Hero to President 5:37

10d ago5:37

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As the Korean War intensified, war-weary Americans turned to a new leader, General Dwight D. Eisenhower, the hero of World War II, to bring them peace. “Ike,” as he was known to everyone, didn’t disappoint them.Kirjoittanut PragerU

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What’s Not Fair about Free Trade? 5:33

23d ago5:33

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What benefits the world economy more: government-imposed trade regulations or the free exchange of ideas and commerce? For Daniel Hannan, president of the Institute for Free Trade, freedom always wins.Kirjoittanut PragerU

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Brazil: A Cautionary Tale 5:52

1M ago5:52

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A few short years ago, Brazil was a vibrant democracy. Today, following a highly disputed election, it looks much different. Paulo Figueiredo, popular Brazilian media commentator, sees some disturbing parallels between his home country and America.Kirjoittanut PragerU

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Clarence Thomas on Courage 5:40

1M ago5:40

5:40

You will inevitably face difficult challenges in your life: personal, professional, even spiritual. How will you deal with them? Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, Clarence Thomas, offers some pertinent advice in PragerU’s 2024 commencement address.Kirjoittanut PragerU

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Harry Truman: Containing Communism 5:46

2M ago5:46

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Harry Truman led America to victory in World War II, but a new challenge was looming: the spread of communism across the globe. Would America’s 33rd president retreat into isolation, or fight the new threat head-on? Elizabeth Spalding, senior fellow at Pepperdine University School of Public Policy, describes his decision and what it cost him.…

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Harry Truman: Dropping the Bomb 5:35

2M ago5:35

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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.…

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How to Stop the Border Crisis 5:39

2M ago5:39

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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.Kirjoittanut PragerU

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Would You Rather Be Colonized by Aztecs or Christians? 5:30

2M ago5:30

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Activists suggest that all “colonized” land should be returned to the previous owners. Is it really that simple? Michael Knowles has thoughts.Kirjoittanut PragerU

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The Good News about Climate Change 5:38

3M ago5:38

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Is climate change an existential crisis? Judith Curry, former Chair of the School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at the Georgia Institute of Technology, has spent her career studying this question. Her answer might surprise you. Take the pledge to stop climate misinformation and get the facts with a free PDF e-book of scripts from our climate vi…

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America Must Be Colorblind 5:22

3M ago5:22

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Should we judge people by the color of their skin or by their actions? The answer to this question was once obvious. Not anymore. Andre Archie, professor of philosophy at Colorado State University, explains why.Kirjoittanut PragerU

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Woodrow Wilson: World War I and the League of Nations 5:36

3M ago5:36

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In his first term as president, Woodrow Wilson sought to transform America. In his second term, he sought to transform the world. RJ Pestritto, professor of politics at Hillsdale College, describes how this once-obscure academic became one of America’s most influential presidents.Kirjoittanut PragerU

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Woodrow Wilson: The Founder of Big Government 5:35

3M ago5:35

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As America’s 28th president, Woodrow Wilson greatly expanded the size and scope of the federal government. How did he do it, and why? RJ Pestritto, professor of politics at Hillsdale College, answers this important question.Kirjoittanut PragerU

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Do We Have Health Care or Sick Care? 5:09

3M ago5:09

5:09

Science journalist and nutrition author Max Lugavere knows how to fix our badly broken healthcare system. His plan is simple and practical. He elaborates in this eye-opening video.Kirjoittanut PragerU

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Arabs and Israelis: Finding Common Ground 5:20

4M ago5:20

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Growing up in Bahrain, Fatema Al Harbi was taught that Jews hated her because she’s Muslim, and in turn, she should hate them because they’re Jews. What changed her mind?Kirjoittanut PragerU

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Should America Defend Taiwan? 5:49

4M ago5:49

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If China were to invade Taiwan—an island democracy in the South China Sea—would it be in America’s national interest to defend it? China scholar Helen Raleigh weighs in on this critically important question.Kirjoittanut PragerU

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A Moral Case for Capitalism 5:30

4M ago5:30

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What is the only economic system that values freedom, lifts people out of poverty, disdains distinctions of race and creed, and draws us into productive networks of mutual dependency? Hint: it’s not a system of ever-increasing government control.Kirjoittanut PragerU

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What's Wrong with Censorship? 4:53

4M ago4:53

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No one has a monopoly on truth. That’s why we need open, uncensored discussion and debate. Why, then, are the government and Big Tech platforms suppressing what we can read, see, and hear? Philip Hamburger, Professor of Law at Columbia University, sheds light on this alarming trend.Kirjoittanut PragerU

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Theodore Roosevelt: The Action Hero President 5:52

5M ago5:52

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The time had come for America to take its place among the great nations of the world. There was no better man to lead this charge than Theodore Roosevelt. Wilfred McClay, professor of history at Hillsdale College, chronicles the complex career of America’s 26th president.Kirjoittanut PragerU

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Theodore Roosevelt: City Slicker to Cowboy President 5:46

5M ago5:46

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Was there ever a more bold and brash character to occupy the White House than Theodore Roosevelt? Wilfred McClay, professor of history at Hillsdale College, tells the story of how this politician, cowboy, and war hero came to capture the American imagination.Kirjoittanut PragerU

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William McKinley: The Man Who Could’ve Been on Rushmore 5:43

5M ago5:43

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As much as anyone, William McKinley laid the foundation for US dominance in the 20th century. Why, then, is America’s 25th president given such little credit for his accomplishments? Jason R. Edwards, professor of history at Grove City College, sets the record straight.Kirjoittanut PragerU

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William Howard Taft: The Really Big President 5:51

5M ago5:51

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William Howard Taft served as both the President of the United States and the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court — the only man to ever do so. Richard Lim, host of the This American President podcast, recounts the unique career of America’s 27th president.Kirjoittanut PragerU

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The Beginning of Wisdom 5:18

5M ago5:18

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You need wisdom to navigate the challenges and complexities of life. But how do you get it? Owen Anderson, professor of philosophy at Arizona State University, suggests the perfect place to start.Kirjoittanut PragerU

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The Real Victims of Affirmative Action 5:01

5M ago5:01

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After being valedictorian of his high school class and the winner of merit scholarships, Xaviaer DuRousseau was accepted to a top university. But all it took was one comment from a fellow student about affirmative action to make him doubt his real worth.Kirjoittanut PragerU

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Benjamin Harrison: One Term Wonder 5:40

5M ago5:40

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How could one president accomplish so much in such a short amount of time and not be reelected to a second term? Louis Picone, author of The President Is Dead!, explains the brief yet impactful presidency of Benjamin Harrison.Kirjoittanut PragerU

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Grover Cleveland: The 22nd and 24th President 5:45

5M ago5:45

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Can a president who lost reelection return to the White House for a nonconsecutive term? One man did just that. Wilfred McClay, professor of history at Hillsdale College, shares the remarkable life and career of Grover Cleveland.Kirjoittanut PragerU

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Chester Alan Arthur: The President Who Didn't Want to Be President 5:36

5M ago5:36

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Chester Alan Arthur loved being vice president: parties galore, and no responsibilities. But after the death of James Garfield, Arthur had to face the music. How did he react? Daily Wire Host Michael Knowles tells Arthur’s unique story.Kirjoittanut PragerU

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James A. Garfield: The Great President Who Never Was 5:16

5M ago5:16

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James Garfield, the 20th President of the United States, had all the makings of a great president. So why didn’t he become one? Louis Picone, author of The President Is Dead!, answers this tragic question.Kirjoittanut PragerU

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What Was the Holocaust? 5:21

5M ago5:21

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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?Kirjoittanut PragerU

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Why the Gilded Age Was Golden 5:45

6M ago5:45

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The years 1880 to 1900—coined the Gilded Age—was a period of tremendous growth for American industry and technology. Many also criticize it as a time of greed, corruption, and exploitation of the lower and middle classes by the wealthy. Are we living in a second Gilded Age? Renowned historian Amity Shlaes answers this important question. This video…

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Wife, Mother, Extremist 5:22

6M ago5:22

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Peachy Keenan, formerly a writer at a major entertainment company, now calls herself a domestic extremist. What does she mean by that? She makes the case that you should consider becoming one too.Kirjoittanut PragerU

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A World without Fossil Fuels 5:47

7M ago5:47

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Environmentalists advocate for a world without fossil fuels. But what would the real-life consequences be? Would it even be a world you would want to live in?Kirjoittanut PragerU

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Big Business & Big Brother 4:18

7M ago4:18

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We are on the brink of the biggest merger in history. If we don’t stop it, our constitutional rights could become a relic of the past. Philip Hamburger, Professor of Law at Columbia University and CEO of the New Civil Liberties Alliance, explains.Kirjoittanut PragerU

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What's Wrong with Marijuana? 5:49

7M ago5:49

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Millions of Americans believe marijuana relieves pain, reduces anxiety, improves your mood, and has no side effects. Are they right? Dr. Drew Pinsky, physician, addiction medicine specialist, and media personality, answers this question.Kirjoittanut PragerU

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Rutherford B. Hayes: The Most Disputed President 5:42

7M ago5:42

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The election of Rutherford B. Hayes remains the single most disputed presidential outcome in American history—even more than the elections of the 21st century. What happened, and what were the consequences?Kirjoittanut PragerU

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Did Europe Destroy Native American Culture? 5:28

8M ago5:28

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It is undeniable that Native Americans suffered terribly after the arrival of European settlers, but was this the result of malice or tragic inevitability? Jeff Fynn-Paul, professor of economic and social history at Leiden University and author of Not Stolen: The Truth About European Colonialism in the New World, explores what happened when the Old…

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Your Parents Don't Deserve This 5:11

8M ago5:11

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The Bible never commands us to love our parents, but it does command us to honor them. So, why have so many adult children decided to hurt their parents in one of the worst ways possible? This video was made possible through a generous donation from Dale and Nicole Judkins.Kirjoittanut PragerU

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Ulysses S. Grant: The General Who Saved the Union 5:31

8M ago5:31

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No American led a more eventful life than Ulysses S. Grant, the 18th President of the United States and the Union Army's most celebrated general. Civil War historian Garry Adelman tells Grant’s amazing story.Kirjoittanut PragerU

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NewsGuard: Fact-Checkers with Too Much Power 5:36

8M ago5:36

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Have you heard of NewsGuard? Its mission is to “counter misinformation on behalf of readers, brands, and democracies.” In other words, it “guards” the news by telling you what you can and cannot trust. Of course, this begs the question: can you trust NewGuard?Kirjoittanut PragerU

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Zionism: Why All the Controversy? 5:17

9M ago5:17

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What is Zionism? And why does it generate so much controversy, even hatred? CJ Pearson explains the history and philosophy of this ancient promise.Kirjoittanut PragerU

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Title IX: When a Good Law Turns Bad 5:47

9M ago5:47

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Title IX was put in place in the early 1970s to promote opportunities for women. Is this still the case? Former Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos answers this question.Kirjoittanut PragerU

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Why Immigrants Should Love Columbus Day 5:25

9M ago5:25

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As Columbus Day dies a slow, woke death, it might be a good idea to consider how this national holiday came about in the first place. The answer will surprise you.Kirjoittanut PragerU

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Andrew Johnson: The President Who Wasn’t Lincoln 5:43

9M ago5:43

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Abraham Lincoln had been assassinated. To take the reins of power at this tumultuous moment required a man of compassion, discernment, and discipline. Was Lincoln’s vice president, Andrew Johnson, that man? Allen Guelzo of Princeton University has the answer.Kirjoittanut PragerU

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Sex Is Binary 5:41

10M ago5:41

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Are sex categories—male and female—real, immutable, and binary? Or are they “social constructs”? Colin Wright, Ph.D. in evolutionary biology and fellow at the Manhattan Institute, has the answer. This video was made possible by a generous donation from Joseph U. Oswald.Kirjoittanut PragerU

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Abraham Lincoln: The President We Needed 5:44

10M ago5:44

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When Abraham Lincoln became the 16th President of the United States, he did not believe the country would soon be embroiled in a costly and bloody civil war. Allen Guelzo, author of Abraham Lincoln: Redeemer President, explains why Lincoln’s steely resolve and moral leadership were exactly what the country needed during its darkest days.…

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Young Abe: From Log Cabin to White House 5:50

10M ago5:50

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Abraham Lincoln was born in a log cabin in the middle of nowhere. He had almost no formal schooling but rose to become the 16th President of the United States. Allen Guelzo, author of Abraham Lincoln: Redeemer President, shares the remarkable journey of this remarkable man.Kirjoittanut PragerU

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Who Wouldn't Want Universal Basic Income? 4:59

10M ago4:59

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If the government gave people enough money to take care of their basic needs, could we eliminate poverty? Proponents of Universal Basic Income think so. Are they right? Would it really be that simple? Aldo Buttazzoni lays out the pros and cons of UBI.Kirjoittanut PragerU

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The Best Time to Be Alive 5:40

11M ago5:40

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Are you worried about your future? Turn on the TV or scroll through social media and it’s hard not to be. But is there a brighter side to the story? Marian Tupy, senior fellow at the Cato Institute and co-author of Superabundance, explains why it’s a great time to be alive.Kirjoittanut PragerU

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Want a Full Life? Prepare for Pain. 5:43

11M ago5:43

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Upon the passing of his beloved bulldog Otto, Dennis Prager reflects on the special bond between people and their dogs. What role should dogs play in our lives? And more importantly, what can we learn from this relationship?Kirjoittanut PragerU

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