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Donald Trump: The MAGA President | Sir Niall Ferguson
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There are two contemporary narratives of the Trump era. According to one, the 45th and 47th president of the United States, Donald J. Trump, is a right-wing autocrat who aspires to end the American republic. According to the other, he is saving the republic from left-wing extremism. Which version is more accurate? Sir Niall Ferguson, senior fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford, explores this question.


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Do Women Belong in Combat? | Michelle Thibeau
10/20/2025

Michelle Thibeau served in the U.S. Army Special Operations Command in Afghanistan. As a woman and a soldier, she knows that there are many roles in the armed forces that women can and should fill. Is combat one of them?


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Barack Obama: “Hope and Change” | Carol Swain
10/13/2025

Even Barack Obama’s political opponents appreciated the significance of his election. The charismatic new president would take America into a post-racial future.  But is that what happened? Renowned political scientist, Carol Swain, examines the 44th president's stunning rise to the nation’s top office.


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Barack Obama: Transforming America | Carol Swain
10/13/2025

Barack Obama promised to fundamentally transform America. Over two terms in office, he did just that—on race, healthcare, and foreign policy. But was it change for the better? Carol Swain examines the impact of the 44th president and the legacy he left behind.

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What “Free Palestine” Really Means | Larry Elder
10/06/2025

On October 7, 2023, Hamas terrorists brutally attacked Israel, murdering over 1,200 civilians and taking 251 hostages. The world’s response? Mass rallies—in support of the attackers. Larry Elder explains why this moment is not only critical to contemporary geopolitics but is a pivot point for Western civilization.

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Miranda v. Arizona: The Right to Remain Silent | John Malcolm
09/29/2025

“You have the right to remain silent…” It’s one of the most famous phrases in American law. But where does it come from? In Miranda v. Arizona (1966), the Supreme Court ruled that police must inform suspects of their rights before questioning. John Malcolm of The Heritage Foundation explains how that decision reshaped criminal justice—and why it remains deeply controversial.

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The Truth about Fracking | Linnea Lueken
09/22/2025

Fracking: some call it one of the greatest innovations of the last fifty years. Others insist it’s an environmental disaster. Who is right? Linnea Lueken, research fellow at the Heartland Institute, sets the record straight. 

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What Does It Mean to Be Free? | Sean McDowell
09/15/2025

What does it mean to be free? When Professor of Philosophy Sean McDowell poses this question to his students, they typically respond: “Freedom means doing whatever you want as long as you don’t hurt anyone.” But is it really as simple as that? Or is this question more complex and consequential than you might think?

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George W. Bush: From Texas to Ground Zero | Elizabeth Spalding
09/08/2025

No one alive on September 11, 2001 will ever forget the shock and horror of that day, most especially the man who was recently elected the 43rd president of the United States, George W. Bush. Was he prepared to meet the moment? Elizabeth Spalding, senior fellow at Pepperdine University School of Public Policy, describes the path that brought him to that day.


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George W. Bush: The War on Terror | Elizabeth Spalding
09/08/2025

After radical Islamic terrorists struck the World Trade Center and the Pentagon on September 11, 2001, George W. Bush, the 43rd President of the United States, swung into action. His every thought was about keeping America safe. But 9/11 was only one of several major crises Bush would have to face. Elizabeth Spalding, senior fellow at Pepperdine University School of Public Policy, examines Bush’s challenging presidency.

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Brandenburg v. Ohio: Hate Speech Is Free Speech | Joseph Fornieri
09/01/2025

Is all speech protected under the First Amendment or is there a line that can’t be crossed? In 1969, the Supreme Court answered this question in the case of Brandenburg v. Ohio. Joseph Fornieri, Professor of Political Science at Rochester Institute of Technology, explains why free speech is the liberty from which all other liberties flow.

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Engel v. Vitale: Banning Prayer in School | Joel Alicea
09/01/2025

Does a simple classroom prayer violate the Constitution? That was the question before the Supreme Court in the 1962 case Engel v. Vitale. Joel Alicea, Associate Professor of Law at Catholic University, explains why this ruling dramatically reshaped the role of religion in public life—and why its impact is still felt today.

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Free Markets Can Free Africa | Magatte Wade
08/25/2025

Why is Africa poor?  Is it because of its colonial past or is it because of present-day policies? Senegalese-American entrepreneur and philanthropist Magatte Wade answers these questions, and offers a new path for a brighter, more prosperous future for the continent.

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Can You Trust Wikipedia? | Ashley Rindsberg
08/18/2025

Is Wikipedia still an impartial, crowd-sourced encyclopedia, or has it become a propaganda tool for a particular point of view? Investigative journalist Ashley Rindsberg charts the evolution of one of the world’s most popular websites, and comes to some surprising and disturbing conclusions.

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¿Por Qué Los Latinos Votaron Por Trump?
08/11/2025

Millones de votantes Latinos se inclinaron a la derecha en 2024. ÂżFue un verdadero realineamiento polĂ­tico o un fenĂłmeno puntual? La respuesta a esta pregunta podrĂ­a determinar el futuro de la polĂ­tica estadounidense.

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Why Latinos Voted for Trump | Franklin Camargo
08/11/2025

Millions of Latino voters shifted right in 2024. Is this a true political realignment, or a one-time phenomenon? The answer to this question may determine the future of American politics. 

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Rome Fell. Will America? | Niall Ferguson
08/04/2025

The Roman Empire began as a model of Republican Government, but eventually descended into an autocracy. Is America headed for the same fate? Niall Ferguson, Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, examines this question.

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Bill Clinton: The Comeback Kid | Bill Whittle
07/28/2025

At the start of 1992 nobody imagined Bill Clinton, an obscure Southern Governor, would become President of the United States. But by the end of the year, it seemed inevitable. How did this most skillful of politicians pull it off?  Historian and political commentator Bill Whittle describes Clinton’s improbable triumph.

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Bill Clinton: The Fall from Grace | Bill Whittle
07/28/2025

Bill Clinton may have been the most fortunate president in US History. He took office at a time of unparalleled peace and prosperity, when America stood alone as the world’s superpower. What did Clinton do with this unprecedented opportunity? Historian and political commentator Bill Whittle tells the story of a President who accomplished much, but could have accomplished so much more.


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There's No Reward Without Risk | Carol Roth
07/21/2025

Success comes with risk. Those who take it often reap the biggest rewards. But what happens when government removes risk—freely spending taxpayer money and facing no consequences for failure? Carol Roth, author of You Will Own Nothing, reveals how this "risk-free" approach has left America drowning in debt without much to show for it.


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Brown v. Board of Education: Separate Is Not Equal | Sherif Girgis
07/14/2025

The 1954 Supreme Court decision of Brown v. Board of Education launched the modern Civil Rights movement. Sherif Girgis, Professor of Law at the University of Notre Dame, explains how and why the case has had such a lasting impact on American life.

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West Virginia v. Barnette: Forcing the Pledge of Allegiance? | Kurt Lash
07/14/2025

Can the government demand that you publicly declare your loyalty to the country? That was the question confronted by the Supreme Court in 1943 in the landmark case of West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette. Kurt Lash, Professor of Law at the University of Richmond, discusses why the answer to this question was so significant then and remains so now.

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Roe v. Wade: The Battle over Abortion | Stephanie Barclay
06/30/2025

Few U.S. Supreme Court decisions have sparked more controversy and cultural upheaval than Roe v. Wade. This landmark 1973 ruling on abortion rights transformed America’s legal, political, and moral landscape. In this PragerU 5-Minute Video, Georgetown Law Professor Stephanie Barclay examines the far-reaching impact of Roe v. Wade, exploring its constitutional implications, legal reasoning, and the ongoing debate over life, liberty, and judicial power. Discover why Roe remains a defining moment in Supreme Court history and a flashpoint in America’s culture wars.

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Is Israel a Liability? | Michael Doran
06/23/2025

A growing number of voices on both the American left and right are calling Israel a liability and urging the U.S. to walk away from the alliance. But is Israel truly a burden—or is it an indispensable strategic ally in the Middle East? In this PragerU 5-Minute Video, Michael Doran, Director of the Middle East Center at the Hudson Institute, confronts this controversy.

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How Foreign Aid Keeps Africa Poor | Magatte Wade
06/16/2025

Does foreign aid help Africa—or hurt it? Senegalese entrepreneur Magatte Wade knows that prosperity can’t be built on handouts, no matter how well-intentioned. So, what’s the real solution to African poverty? Economic freedom and policies that empower entrepreneurship. Here's why.

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Lochner v. New York: Opening Pandora's Box | Robert George
06/09/2025

How could expanding workers’ rights trigger a Pandora’s box of legal activism? Robert George, Professor of Jurisprudence at Princeton University, breaks down Lochner v. New York (1905)—the landmark Supreme Court case on labor laws and constitutional liberty that sparked a national debate over the limits of government power, individual rights, and judicial activism. Discover why this century-old decision still fuels controversy in America’s legal and political system today.

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Dred Scott v. Sandford: A Slave's Fight for Freedom | Janice Rogers Brown
06/09/2025

It’s hard to believe now, but there was a time when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Black Americans could never be citizens. Janice Rogers Brown, former California Supreme Court Justice, explores Dred Scott v. Sandford (1857)—the infamous Supreme Court decision on slavery and citizenship that is widely considered the lowest point in the Court’s history and a key factor leading to the American Civil War.

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Do We Need the Department of Education? (DOE) | Marissa Streit
06/02/2025

Before 1979, America’s public education system was managed by state and local governments—and it ranked among the best in the world. But everything changed with the creation of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE). Marissa Streit, CEO of PragerU, explains how federal control has impacted academic performance, curriculum, and classroom priorities—and why America’s education system has declined since. Learn what went wrong and what it will take to fix it this 5-Minute Video from PragerU.

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Saving History: The Case for Clay Pots | Glenn Beck
05/26/2025

There’s no guarantee future historians will tell the truth about America. In PragerU’s 2025 commencement address, Glenn Beck warns that preserving U.S. history is everyone’s responsibility. Without individual efforts to safeguard the past—our own “clay pots”—historical truth may vanish under political correctness and revisionism.

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What Is Birthright Citizenship? | Amy Swearer
05/19/2025

Do children born in the U.S. automatically gain citizenship? Many claim the 14th Amendment of the Constitution guarantees it. Amy Swearer, Senior Legal Fellow at the Heritage Foundation, tackles this constitutional debate head-on.

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McCulloch v. Maryland: The Birth of Big Government | John Yoo
05/12/2025

America was built on the principle of limited government—but the 1819 Supreme Court case McCulloch v. Maryland changed that. In this PragerU 5-Minute Video, John Yoo, Professor of Law at UC Berkeley, explains how the landmark ruling expanded federal power, strengthened the authority of Congress, and set a lasting precedent for broad constitutional interpretation. Discover how McCulloch v. Maryland reshaped the balance between state and federal governments and transformed the future of American law.

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Marbury v. Madison: How Much Power Does the Supreme Court Have?
05/12/2025

Legislative, Executive, and Judicial—three equal branches of government… right? Not at first. Haley Proctor, Associate Professor of Law at Notre Dame, explains how Marbury v. Madison (1803) redefined judicial authority and transformed the role of the Supreme Court.


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Marbury v. Madison: How Much Power Does the Supreme Court Have? | Haley Proctor
05/12/2025

Legislative, Executive, and Judicial—three equal branches of American government… right? Not originally. In this PragerU 5-Minute Video, Haley Proctor, Associate Professor of Law at Notre Dame, explains how the landmark 1803 Supreme Court case Marbury v. Madison established the principle of judicial review, expanding the power of the Judicial Branch and reshaping the balance of power in the U.S. government. Discover how this pivotal decision transformed the role of the Supreme Court and changed American constitutional law forever.

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The Cult of Death | Rawan Osman
05/05/2025

What happens when a movement chooses death over life, and hatred over truth? The October 7, 2023 Hamas terror attacks exposed more than just violence—they revealed a deeper ideological war. In this PragerU 5-Minute Video, Rawan Osman explains why the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is not merely about land or politics, but a global struggle between freedom and barbarism—and why the future of Western Civilization is at stake.

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Should You Homeschool? | Sam Sorbo
04/28/2025

Should you homeschool your kids? Many parents worry about time, money, and socialization—but are those concerns valid? In this PragerU 5-Minute Video, author and education advocate Sam Sorbo shares her personal journey from skeptic to homeschooler. She explores the myths surrounding homeschooling, the benefits for families, and why more parents are choosing to take control of their children’s education.

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Renewing the American Covenant | Liel Leibovitz
04/21/2025

What is the American covenant, and how does it connect to the Judeo-Christian idea of freedom? In this PragerU 5-Minute Video, biblical scholar and social commentator Liel Leibovitz explains why this unique covenant sets the United States apart from other nations. He explores how America's founding principles are rooted in biblical values, and why understanding this connection is essential to preserving liberty, national identity, and the future of the country.

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The Government Doesn't Make Money—You Do | Carol Roth
04/14/2025

You build wealth through hard work, experience, and skill—but where does the government get its wealth? In this PragerU 5-Minute Video, financial expert Carol Roth explains the truth about government revenue, taxation, and spending. She breaks down why the government doesn’t create wealth—it takes it from citizens through taxes and borrowing—and how this impacts the economy, personal freedom, and national prosperity. Understand how real wealth is created and why government overreach threatens it.

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Do Tax Cuts Work? | Patrice Onwuka
04/07/2025

Are tax cuts good for workers, families, businesses, and the overall economy? Should the wealthiest Americans benefit too? In this PragerU 5-Minute Video, Patrice Onwuka breaks down a real-life example to answer these key questions. She explores how tax policy impacts job growth, wages, investment, and economic freedom—and whether there’s a “right” level of taxation that benefits everyone. Discover the truth about who really gains from tax cuts and why it matters for America’s future.

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What's Not to Love about Socialism? | Franklin Camargo
03/31/2025

Who says socialism doesn’t work? Just look at Venezuela—free healthcare, low emissions, no illegal immigration, no income gap, no obesity crisis. But what’s the real cost? In this PragerU 5-Minute Video, Venezuelan native Franklin Camargo shares firsthand insight into life under socialism. He exposes the harsh realities behind the promises—poverty, corruption, food shortages, and government control—and explains why Venezuela is a warning for anyone who thinks socialism leads to prosperity.

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COVID Lockdowns: The Real Cost | Dr. Scott Atlas
03/24/2025

Trust in public health officials and scientific experts has collapsed—especially after the failures of the COVID-19 lockdowns. In this PragerU 5-Minute Video, Dr. Scott Atlas, former presidential advisor and White House Coronavirus Task Force member, breaks down what went wrong and how America should respond to future pandemics. He reveals the critical lessons we must learn about public health policy, government overreach, and medical freedom to avoid repeating the same costly mistakes.

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