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Author and filmmaker Dinesh D'Souza joins this new episode of Real Talk to explore the biggest archaeological discoveries that he argues are increasingly corroborating the people, places, and historical details described in the Bible. From evidence associated with the high priest Caiaphas to the Pool of Siloam and the Tel Dan Stele's reference to the “House of David,” Dinesh explains why he believes the cumulative archaeological record presents a growing challenge to skeptics of the Bible's historicity. He also reflects on what he sees as the deeper significance of so many biblical discoveries emerging now, why the Bible remains foundational to Western civilization and why, in his words, “the stones are crying out.” 00:00 Dinesh D'Souza's Obsession with Biblical Archaeology 06:08 Is Archaeology Validating the Bible? 09:54 Archaeological Evidence from the Time of Jesus 13:49 The Dead Sea Scrolls & the Reliability of Scripture 18:42 Did Christianity Replace God's Promises to Israel? 24:49 The Pool of Siloam & Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus 29:26 Why Are Biblical Discoveries Accelerating? 31:02 The Archaeological Evidence for King David 37:30 Why Jerusalem Matters to Western Civilization 43:18 Jesus, the Jews & the Spiritual Battle of Our Time Follow Marissa on social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marissastreitofficial/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/marissastreit/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marissastreit LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/ PragerU: https://www.prageru.com/shows/real-talk/ PragerU Español: https://www.youtube.com/@esPragerU Listen to Real Talk with Marissa Streit on Spotify and Apple Podcasts New episodes drop every Wednesday! Spotify: https://l.prageru.com/407PQ51 Apple Podcasts: https://l.prageru.com/4u4hX2B Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Peter McCullough joins this new episode of Real Talk for or a wide-ranging conversation about vaccines, autism, COVID-19, medical trust, and how parents can seek additional perspectives before making major health decisions for their children. McCullough explains why the COVID-19 vaccine campaign changed the way he viewed vaccine policy, why he believes parents should ask harder questions about the childhood vaccine schedule, and why he argues that vaccine safety concerns have too often been dismissed. He also discusses MMR, Hepatitis B, measles, myocarditis, spike protein, Tylenol during pregnancy, and the growing divide between public health authorities and parents who are unsure whom to trust. This episode is part of a series of medical interviews. The views expressed by the physician are his own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or PragerU. This episode is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Follow Marissa on social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marissastreitofficial/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/marissastreit/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marissastreit LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/ PragerU: https://www.prageru.com/shows/real-talk/ PragerU Español: https://www.youtube.com/@esPragerU Listen to Real Talk with Marissa Streit on Spotify and Apple Podcasts New episodes drop every Wednesday! Spotify: https://l.prageru.com/407PQ51 Apple Podcasts: https://l.prageru.com/4u4hX2B Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peptides, supplements, GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, NAD, IV drips, and “longevity stacks” are everywhere. But how much do people really know about what they are putting into their bodies? Dr. Jared Ament and Dr. Jon Kanevsky join this new episode of Real Talk to explain the potential benefits of peptides, why so many Americans are experimenting with them, and why the gray-market peptide industry can be risky. They break down FDA approval, third-party testing, China-based sourcing, growth hormone peptides, Ozempic, retatrutide, creatine, NAD, and the role of AI in helping patients research their own health. We also discuss why good medicine requires both curiosity and humility. This episode is part of a series of medical interviews. The views expressed by the physicians are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or PragerU. This episode is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Follow Marissa on social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marissastreitofficial/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/marissastreit/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marissastreit LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/ PragerU: https://www.prageru.com/shows/real-talk/ PragerU Español: https://www.youtube.com/@esPragerU Listen to Real Talk with Marissa Streit on Spotify and Apple Podcasts New episodes drop every Wednesday! Spotify: https://l.prageru.com/407PQ51 Apple Podcasts: https://l.prageru.com/4u4hX2B Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Urban warfare expert John Spencer joins this NEW episode of Real Talk to explain how the wars reshaping the Middle East are creating new opportunities for rising powers like Turkey. Spencer breaks down Turkey’s growing ambitions, Israel’s security concerns, the collapse of Assad’s regime in Syria, and why Syria has become a central battleground for regional power competition. He also explains what modern urban warfare reveals about the conflicts in Ukraine, Nagorno-Karabakh, and Gaza, and why Americans should pay attention to conflicts that may seem far away. 00:00 John Spencer on Urban Warfare00:31 John’s 25 Years in the U.S. Military03:46 What Makes Urban Warfare Different?06:09 What Makes Someone a Military Expert?08:45 Cities, Civilians, and the Laws of War12:07 Proportionality and Civilian Harm in Urban Combat17:45 When Terrorists Use Western Values Against Us23:23 Nagorno-Karabakh and the Battle of Shusha29:39 Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Rising Regional Powers34:07 Ukraine, Kyiv, and the Mini-Manual for Urban Defense39:45 Drones, Delta, and the Future of Warfare47:48 Why America Gets Involved in Foreign Wars53:20 What the Media Missed About India and Pakistan57:32 Syria After Assad, Turkey, Israel, and the Kurds01:11:05 Can America Defend Its Cities? Follow Marissa on social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marissastreitofficial/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/marissastreit/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marissastreit LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/ PragerU: https://www.prageru.com/shows/real-talk/ PragerU Español: https://www.youtube.com/@esPragerU Follow John Spencer on social: Twitter: https://x.com/SpencerGuard Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spencerguard/ LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnwspencer2018/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@johnspencerwarscholar TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@johnspencerurbanwarfare Website: www.johnspenceronline.com Podcast: The Urban Warfare Project Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/urban-warfare-project/id1490714950 Listen to Real Talk with Marissa Streit on Spotify and Apple Podcasts New episodes drop every Wednesday! Spotify: https://l.prageru.com/407PQ51 Apple Podcasts: https://l.prageru.com/4u4hX2B Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aaron Prager joins this NEW episode of Real Talk to discuss the crisis facing young men, the rise of figures like Andrew and Tristan Tate, and why fake masculinity often disguises victimhood as personal responsibility. Drawing from his own journey through addiction and recovery, Aaron explains why real growth requires accountability, struggle, faith, ambition, and the refusal to blame others for your problems. We also discuss why young men are drawn to online communities that offer shortcuts and what parents can do to raise sons who are strong, responsible, and hopeful. 00:00 Aaron Prager on Recovery and Responsibility 04:12 Responsibility vs. Accountability 07:10 Growing Up with Dennis Prager’s Values 11:00 How Parents Can Reach Struggling Young Men 15:09 Why Young Men Must Reject Shortcuts 16:46 How Struggle Builds Men 21:07 Why Young Men Need Ambition 22:19 The Attack on Masculinity in Schools 26:28 Why the Manosphere Appeals to Young Men 27:46 The Truth About Andrew and Tristan Tate 42:09 Affordability, Family, and Responsibility 50:20 How Parents Can Raise Strong Young Men Follow Marissa on social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marissastreitofficial/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/marissastreit/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marissastreit LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/ PragerU: https://www.prageru.com/shows/real-talk/ PragerU Español: https://www.youtube.com/@esPragerU Follow Aaron Prager on social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theaaronprager/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/theaaronprager TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theaaronprager Listen to Real Talk with Marissa Streit on Spotify and Apple Podcasts New episodes drop every Wednesday! Spotify: https://l.prageru.com/407PQ51 Apple Podcasts: https://l.prageru.com/4u4hX2B Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Author and Skeptic magazine founder Michael Shermer joins this NEW episode of Real Talk to discuss why conspiracy theories spread, how some turn out to be true, and when to tell the difference between healthy suspicion and paranoia. Shermer explains why UFOs, 9/11, the moon landing, COVID, and antisemitic conspiracies capture the public imagination, and how social media and AI have made false narratives easier to create and spread. We also discuss the difference between real conspiracies and conspiracy theories, and why the best question to ask is: what would it take to change your mind? 00:00 - Michael Shermer on Conspiracy Theories 00:29 - Conspiracies vs. Conspiracy Theories 03:26 - Are UFOs Real? 07:23 - When Government Secrets Are Legitimate 09:39 - Area 51, the Moon Landing, and Flat Earth 14:24 - Why Conspiracy Theories Are So Addictive 15:29 - The Psychology Behind Conspiracy Thinking 18:04 - Why Jews Become Targets of Conspiracies 21:35 - Low Trust and Conspiracy Thinking 24:02 - Tribal Conspiracism and Groupthink 28:18 - Why Big Events Create Big Conspiracy Theories 36:20 - What Really Happened on 9/11? 48:05 - COVID, Censorship, and the Collapse of Trust 01:01:41 - How to Test a Conspiracy Theory 01:08:11 - How to Talk to Conspiracy Believers Join PragerU CEO Marissa Streit as she interviews some of the most significant thought leaders and influential figures from around the world. Real Talk explores the biggest cultural, political, and social issues of our time through candid conversations that challenge assumptions, spark ideas, and bring clarity to complex topics. Follow Marissa on social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marissastreitofficial/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/marissastreit/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marissastreit LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/ PragerU: https://www.prageru.com/shows/real-talk/ PragerU Español: https://www.youtube.com/@esPragerU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spanish businessman David Hatchwell Altaras and Argentine-American media entrepreneur Pablo Kleinman join this new episode of Real Talk to discuss how tensions between Spain and Morocco, mass immigration, energy dependence, corruption, and anti-Israel politics are reshaping Spain and Europe. We also discuss the global battle between collectivism and Western civilization, the “red-green alliance” between the radical left and Islamists and China’s growing presence in Latin America. Together, they explain why individual responsibility, Judeo-Christian values, and the defense of the West remain central to the fight against totalitarian ideas. 00:00 Spain, Morocco, and the Battle Over Ceuta and Melilla 03:02 How Immigration Is Used as Political Pressure 09:17 Spain’s Energy Dependence and Regional Weakness 13:01 Spain’s “Frankenstein Coalition” 18:36 Why the Left Labels Its Opponents “Far Right” 22:43 Qatar, Islamism, and the Red-Green Alliance 27:47 Why Latin America Is Turning Against the Left 31:20 Javier Milei and Argentina’s Free-Market Revolution 33:51 What Are the Isaac Accords? 39:41 Why Communists Hate Israel 45:48 Latin America, Israel, and Western Civilization 48:24 The Need for Conservative Spanish-Language Media 52:14 China’s Growing Influence in Latin America 59:48 Is Latin America the West’s New Hope? 01:02:33 Spain, Jewish History, and Judeo-Christian Values Follow Marissa on social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marissastreitofficial/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/marissastreit/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marissastreit LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/ PragerU: https://www.prageru.com/shows/real-talk/ PragerU Español: https://www.youtube.com/@esPragerU Listen to Real Talk with Marissa Streit on Spotify and Apple Podcasts New episodes drop every Wednesday! Spotify: https://l.prageru.com/407PQ51 Apple Podcasts: https://l.prageru.com/4u4hX2B Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 teachers unions stand in the way of meaningful education reform. Earle-Sears also shares the heartbreaking story of losing her daughter and two granddaughters, the role faith has played in helping her endure tragedy, and why she believes Americans must choose service over victimhood. 00:00 Winsome Earle-Sears on Her Name and Coming to America 01:22 Why Her Father Chose America During the Civil Rights Era 03:48 How Socialism Devastated Jamaica 06:20 Why Socialism Fails in Practice 08:43 Faith, Family, Work, and Winsome’s Worldview 11:18 Why Welfare Cannot Build Generational Wealth 13:02 Homelessness, Veterans, and Compassion With Accountability 17:53 Why American Children Need Standards, Not Participation Trophies 20:22 Why Parents Need School Choice 24:12 Why Local Elections and School Boards Matter 25:34 How COVID School Closures Hurt Children 32:22 How Teachers Unions Fight School Choice 43:33 How Winsome Refuses Despair 45:17 Losing Her Daughter and Granddaughters 55:41 Why Americans Must Choose Service Over Victimhood Join PragerU CEO Marissa Streit as she interviews some of the most significant thought leaders and influential figures from around the world. Real Talk explores the biggest cultural, political, and social issues of our time through candid conversations that challenge assumptions, spark ideas, and bring clarity to complex topics. Follow Marissa on social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marissastreitofficial/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/marissastreit/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marissastreit LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/ PragerU: https://www.prageru.com/shows/real-talk/ PragerU Español: https://www.youtube.com/@esPragerU Listen to Real Talk with Marissa Streit on Spotify and Apple Podcasts New episodes drop every Wednesday! Spotify: https://l.prageru.com/407PQ51 Apple Podcasts: https://l.prageru.com/4u4hX2B Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, and the United States, and why America and India share more common interests than many people realize. Join PragerU CEO Marissa Streit as she interviews some of the most significant thought leaders and influential figures from around the world. Real Talk explores the biggest cultural, political, and social issues of our time through candid conversations that challenge assumptions, spark ideas, and bring clarity to complex topics. Follow Marissa on social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marissastreitofficial/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/marissastreit/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marissastreit LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/ PragerU: https://www.prageru.com/shows/real-talk/ PragerU Español: https://www.youtube.com/@esPragerU Listen to Real Talk with Marissa Streit on Spotify and Apple Podcasts New episodes drop every Wednesday! Spotify: https://l.prageru.com/407PQ51 Apple Podcasts: https://l.prageru.com/4u4hX2B Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 willing to make “good trouble” and why women should not be forced into a one-size-fits-all vision of womanhood.  00:00 - Being a Conservative Troublemaker 02:24 - Why Independent Women Talks to Persuadable Voters 03:21 - How Independent Women Began After Clarence Thomas 05:02 - Why Women’s Sports Became a Defining Issue 08:58 - Did Women’s Sports Wake Up the Mama Bears? 11:09 - Who Is Pushing Radical Gender Ideology? 13:29 - What Has Changed for Women Since the Election? 15:39 - What Is Good About the One Big Beautiful Bill? 18:08 - Why Do Women Think Conservative Policies Are Anti-Woman? 19:13 - How the Left Uses the Victimhood Narrative 22:15 - Why Politicians Want Dependent Voters 24:22 - Should the Government Provide Paid Family Leave? 27:06 - Trump Accounts, Child Tax Credits, and Family Policy 30:14 - Why Childcare Is So Expensive 34:45 - The Violence Against Women Act and Gender Identity 37:02 - The Three P’s of Health Care Reform 40:43 - What Will Matter in the Midterms? 45:55 - Can Conservative Women Have Career and Family? 53:02 - What Does It Mean to Be Conservative Today?  Follow Marissa on social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marissastreitofficial/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/marissastreit/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marissastreit LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/ PragerU: https://www.prageru.com/shows/real-talk/ PragerU Español: https://www.youtube.com/@esPragerU Listen to Real Talk with Marissa Streit on Spotify and Apple Podcasts New episodes drop every Wednesday! Spotify: https://l.prageru.com/407PQ51 Apple Podcasts: https://l.prageru.com/4u4hX2B Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 powerful interests wanted him taken down, and how prosecutors can use the criminal justice system to build political power. 00:00 - Richard Sandler on Friendship, Loyalty, and Michael Milken 03:21 - Knowing Michael Milken Since Childhood 05:09 - Why Sandler Dedicated His Career to Defending a Friend 08:59 - Why Relationships Matter More Than Transactions 10:01 - How Michael Milken Became a Wall Street Disruptor 12:58 - Why People Hate Disruptors 16:04 - How Lawfare Became a Tool of Political Ambition 18:05 - Why Prosecutors Have So Much Power 24:27 - Ivan Boesky, the 98 Counts, and the Case Against Milken 29:09 - Can America’s Justice System Be Fixed? 35:03 - Why False Narratives About Michael Milken Endured 37:15 - The Moses and Aaron Analogy of Friendship 42:33 - What Young Americans Should Learn About Career, Risk, and Adaptability 49:14 - Rudyard Kipling’s “If—” and Michael Milken’s Resilience 52:08 - How Milken Rebuilt Without Bitterness 54:08 - Final Thoughts on True Friendship Follow Marissa on social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marissastreitofficial/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/marissastreit/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marissastreit LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/ PragerU: https://www.prageru.com/shows/real-talk/ PragerU Español: https://www.youtube.com/@esPragerU Listen to Real Talk with Marissa Streit on Spotify and Apple Podcasts New episodes drop every Wednesday! Spotify: https://l.prageru.com/407PQ51 Apple Podcasts: https://l.prageru.com/4u4hX2B Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 over American identity, the importance of personal responsibility, and how communism continues to threaten American culture and education. 00:00 - America's 250th & the Spirit of Patriotism 03:07 - Celebrating America: Public Support, Private Giving & National Pride 10:21 - Vince Haley's Journey to the White House 14:04 - What Does It Mean to Be an American? 17:26 - Border Security, Safe Streets & the State of the Economy 28:33 - Inside the Trump White House: Governing & Delivering Results 40:06 - Why Beauty, History & American Heroes Matter 45:16 - Individual Liberty vs. Collectivism: America's Defining Values 51:06 - Education Reform, School Choice & Protecting Children 01:05:00 - Final Reflections: The Founders, Gratitude & America's Future Follow Marissa on social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marissastreitofficial/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/marissastreit/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marissastreit LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/ PragerU: https://www.prageru.com/shows/real-talk/ PragerU Español: https://www.youtube.com/@esPragerU Listen to Real Talk with Marissa Streit on Spotify and Apple Podcasts New episodes drop every Wednesday! Spotify: https://l.prageru.com/407PQ51 Apple Podcasts: https://l.prageru.com/4u4hX2B Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Bhattacharya reflects on the criticism he faced for opposing lockdowns and vaccine mandates during the pandemic and outlines his vision for returning the NIH to its core mission: funding world-class biomedical research that advances scientific innovation, improves health, and extends human longevity. 00:00 - Dr. Jay Bhattacharya on COVID, Censorship, and the NIH 01:57 - Why Dr. Jay Spoke Out During COVID 04:07 - Why Public Health Cannot Just “Move On” 06:50 - Can Americans Trust the NIH Again? 10:00 - How Do You Reform a $50 Billion Institution? 11:05 - How Politics Entered the NIH 15:14 - Is the NIH Banning Words and Blocking Research? 17:30 - Is the NIH Funding Safe Science Instead of Breakthrough Ideas? 22:10 - How Dr. Jay Is Changing NIH Grant Funding 26:16 - Is Peer Review Broken? 30:08 - Who Gets to Decide What Is True in Science? 33:45 - Why Replication Matters 35:31 - How the NIH Plans to Fix the Replication Crisis 39:07 - Is America Still Leading Biomedical Innovation? 42:15 - Cancer Research, Immunotherapy, and Medical Breakthroughs 44:01 - Gene Editing, Sickle Cell, and the Future of Cures 47:12 - How Should Parents Think About Vaccines After COVID? 50:04 - Why Do We Still Vaccinate for Rare Diseases? America is not just a place on a map. It is a covenant built on liberty, E Pluribus Unum, and In God We Trust. That is what turns people from every background into one people, one nation, and one American nation. If we want to preserve this country for our children, then every one of us has a responsibility to live out those values and pass them on. Join PragerU CEO Marissa Streit as she interviews some of the most significant thought leaders and influential figures from around the world. Real Talk explores the biggest cultural, political, and social issues of our time through candid conversations that challenge assumptions, spark ideas, and bring clarity to complex topics. Follow Marissa on social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marissastreitofficial/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/marissastreit/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marissastreit LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/ PragerU: https://www.prageru.com/shows/real-talk/ PragerU Español: https://www.youtube.com/@esPragerU Listen to Real Talk with Marissa Streit on Spotify and Apple Podcasts New episodes drop every Wednesday! Spotify: https://l.prageru.com/407PQ51 Apple Podcasts: https://l.prageru.com/4u4hX2B Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Brotherhood, Europe’s immigration crisis, and why he believes the West must stop viewing Islam through a naïve framework. 00:00 - Islam Historian Raymond Ibrahim on Islam, History, and the West 01:13 - Who Are the Coptic Christians? 03:28 - How Islam Conquered Much of the Christian World 07:27 - What Modern Historians Get Wrong About Islamic Conquest 13:40 - Is Jihad a Reaction to the West or Part of Islamic Doctrine? 19:22 - What Is the Muslim Brotherhood? 30:34 - Were the Crusades a Response to Islamic Jihad? 39:17 - Is Europe Facing an Invasion or an Invitation? 46:38 - Is Islam Compatible with the West? 58:19 - The Christian Genocide in Nigeria the Media Ignores Follow Marissa on social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marissastreitofficial/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/marissastreit/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marissastreit LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/ PragerU: https://www.prageru.com/shows/real-talk/ PragerU Español: https://www.youtube.com/@esPragerU Listen to Real Talk with Marissa Streit on Spotify and Apple Podcasts New episodes drop every Wednesday! Spotify: https://l.prageru.com/407PQ51 Apple Podcasts: https://l.prageru.com/4u4hX2B Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 perspective from the front lines of the conflict and the negotiations that remain unresolved. 00:00 General Keith Kellogg and Meaghan Mobbs on America’s Role in the World 00:54 Is America Still a Force for Good? 02:44 How 9/11 Inspired Meaghan Mobbs to Serve 05:16 Why America’s Military Sacrifice Must Be Taught 08:07 Should Young Americans Visit Normandy? 10:11 What It Was Like Advising President Trump on Russia and Ukraine 14:03 What Does Putin Really Want? 17:30 Did NATO Provoke Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine? 21:09 Why Should America Care About Ukraine? 25:52 America First, Moral Clarity, and Military Sacrifice 28:33 Did Zelensky Steal U.S. Aid? 30:58 Are Russia and China Psyoping Americans? 34:36 Why Are Some Americans Repeating Pro-Russia Narratives? 39:17 What Did Biden and Trump Get Right and Wrong on Ukraine? 41:34 How Trump Negotiates with Dictators 44:12 Why America Needs Long-Term Courage in War 45:32 Does Congress Lack the Courage to Lead? Follow Marissa on social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marissastreitofficial/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/marissastreit/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marissastreit LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/ PragerU: https://www.prageru.com/shows/real-talk/ PragerU Español: https://www.youtube.com/@esPragerU Listen to Real Talk with Marissa Streit on Spotify and Apple Podcasts New episodes drop every Wednesday! Spotify: https://l.prageru.com/407PQ51 Apple Podcasts: https://l.prageru.com/4u4hX2B Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices