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Why I Left Utopia | Konstantin Kisin

19 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Konstantin Kisin grew up in the Soviet Union—a so-called progressive paradise where childcare, healthcare, and higher education were all free, and s...

Fentanyl Is Killing Us | James Fishback

12 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Experimenting with pills has never been more dangerous—because today’s drug supply is more lethal than ever. In this PragerU 5-Minute Video, James...

Israel at War: 1948 | Michael Oren

05 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Two thousand years after their exile and just three years after the Holocaust, the Jewish people saw the rebirth of their nation with the establishmen...

Israel at War: 1967 | Michael Oren

05 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In June 1967, the young state of Israel—fewer than 20 years old—found itself completely surrounded by the armies of Egypt, Jordan, Iraq, and Syria...

Israel at War: 1956 | Michael Oren

05 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After their defeat in Israel’s 1948 War of Independence, Arab nations sought revenge—but another war seemed unlikely until Egypt partnered with th...

Israel at War: 1982 | Michael Oren

05 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After years of relentless terrorist attacks from its northern neighbor, Israel launched a military campaign into Lebanon—sparking a conflict whose e...

Israel at War: 1973 | Michael Oren

05 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On Yom Kippur 1973, Israel was blindsided by a massive surprise attack from Egypt and Syria—seeking revenge for their defeat in the Six-Day War. In ...

What Is Critical Immigration Theory? | James Lindsay

29 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Critical Theory is essential to understanding the modern left’s worldview—shaping conversations around race, colonialism, feminism, and more. In t...

John F. Kennedy: Young President in Crisis | Larry Elder

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With John F. Kennedy as president, America entered an era of hope, economic growth, civil rights progress, and a bold vision to land a man on the moon...

John F. Kennedy: A Star Is Born

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With his movie star looks and beautiful young family, John F. Kennedy was the picture-perfect president of the television era. But some critics said h...

DEI Must DIE

15 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are toys racist? David Johson had never thought about it when he landed his dream job at a major toy company. Then he encountered DEI, and everything ...

China Returns to Mao

08 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the decades following the death of Mao Zedong, China enjoyed relative economic freedom and unprecedented growth. But under Xi Jinping, Mao-like gov...

Patriotism: Why We Need It

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

American patriotism is fading, and in some places, vanishing altogether. Douglas Carswell, a former member of the British Parliament who now lives in ...

Dwight Eisenhower: War Hero to President

24 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Dwight Eisenhower: A General Keeps the Peace

24 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The 1950s are widely regarded as a period of undisputed American greatness. The United States dominated the world in almost every respect, from scienc...

What’s Not Fair about Free Trade?

10 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What benefits the world economy more: government-imposed trade regulations or the free exchange of ideas and commerce? For Daniel Hannan, president of...

Brazil: A Cautionary Tale

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A few short years ago, Brazil was a vibrant democracy. Today, following a highly disputed election, it looks much different. Paulo Figueiredo, popular...

Clarence Thomas on Courage

20 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You will inevitably face difficult challenges in your life: personal, professional, even spiritual. How will you deal with them? Associate Justice of ...

Harry Truman: Containing Communism

13 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Harry Truman: Dropping the Bomb

13 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When Harry Truman suddenly became president, World War II was reaching its climax. He was soon confronted with one of the biggest decisions any presid...

How to Stop the Border Crisis

06 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Would You Rather Be Colonized by Aztecs or Christians?

22 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

The Good News about Climate Change

15 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is climate change an existential crisis? Judith Curry, former Chair of the School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at the Georgia Institute of Techno...

America Must Be Colorblind

08 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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, profes...

Woodrow Wilson: The Founder of Big Government

01 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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, ...

Woodrow Wilson: World War I and the League of Nations

01 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In his first term as president, Woodrow Wilson sought to transform America. In his second term, he sought to transform the world. RJ Pestritto, profes...

Do We Have Health Care or Sick Care?

25 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Science journalist and nutrition author Max Lugavere knows how to fix our badly broken healthcare system. His plan is simple and practical. He elabora...

Arabs and Israelis: Finding Common Ground

18 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Should America Defend Taiwan?

11 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

A Moral Case for Capitalism

04 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What is the only economic system that values freedom, lifts people out of poverty, disdains distinctions of race and creed, and draws us into producti...

What's Wrong with Censorship?

26 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 supp...

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

19 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 litt...

William Howard Taft: The Really Big President

19 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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. Richa...

Theodore Roosevelt: City Slicker to Cowboy President

19 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Was there ever a more bold and brash character to occupy the White House than Theodore Roosevelt? Wilfred McClay, professor of history at Hillsdale Co...

Theodore Roosevelt: The Action Hero President

19 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 Roosev...

The Beginning of Wisdom

12 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 Un...

The Real Victims of Affirmative Action

05 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After being valedictorian of his high school class and the winner of merit scholarships, Xaviaer DuRousseau was accepted to a top university. But all ...

Benjamin Harrison: One Term Wonder

29 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Grover Cleveland: The 22nd and 24th President

29 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 a...

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

29 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Chester Alan Arthur loved being vice president: parties galore, and no responsibilities. But after the death of James Garfield, Arthur had to face the...

James A. Garfield: The Great President Who Never Was

29 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

What Was the Holocaust?

22 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 th...

Why the Gilded Age Was Golden

08 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

Wife, Mother, Extremist

01 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 c...

A World without Fossil Fuels

18 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Big Business & Big Brother

11 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 Hambur...

What's Wrong with Marijuana?

04 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Millions of Americans believe marijuana relieves pain, reduces anxiety, improves your mood, and has no side effects. Are they right? Dr. Drew Pinsky, ...

Rutherford B. Hayes: The Most Disputed President

27 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The election of Rutherford B. Hayes remains the single most disputed presidential outcome in American history—even more than the elections of the 21...

Did Europe Destroy Native American Culture?

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It is undeniable that Native Americans suffered terribly after the arrival of European settlers, but was this the result of malice or tragic inevitabi...

Your Parents Don't Deserve This

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 paren...

Ulysses S. Grant: The General Who Saved the Union

30 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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. Civi...

NewsGuard: Fact-Checkers with Too Much Power

23 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you heard of NewsGuard? Its mission is to “counter misinformation on behalf of readers, brands, and democracies.” In other words, it “guard...

Zionism: Why All the Controversy?

11 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

Title IX: When a Good Law Turns Bad

09 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ans...

Why Immigrants Should Love Columbus Day

02 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Andrew Johnson: The President Who Wasn’t Lincoln

24 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Abraham Lincoln had been assassinated. To take the reins of power at this tumultuous moment required a man of compassion, discernment, and discipline....

Sex Is Binary

18 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are sex categories—male and female—real, immutable, and binary? Or are they “social constructs”? Colin Wright, Ph.D. in evolutionary biology a...

Abraham Lincoln: The President We Needed

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 civ...

Young Abe: From Log Cabin to White House

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 Unite...

Who Wouldn't Want Universal Basic Income?

28 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If the government gave people enough money to take care of their basic needs, could we eliminate poverty? Proponents of Universal Basic Income think s...

The Best Time to Be Alive

21 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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?...

Want a Full Life? Prepare for Pain.

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Don't Panic: Lessons from the Lost Ring

07 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Reason, logic, and thinking through problems can get you out of almost any sticky situation. Gad Saad, Professor of Marketing at Concordia University,...

James Buchanan: A Legacy of Failure

31 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When James Buchanan—America’s 15th president—took office, the country was ready to explode over the issue of slavery. Buchanan thought he could ...

How Dangerous Is Nuclear Waste?

24 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Even environmentalists concede that nuclear power is a clean source of abundant, reliable energy. But they stop short of supporting it. Why? Because o...

Are We Living on Stolen Land?

17 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are Americans living on stolen land acquired by nefarious means? Jeff Fynn-Paul, professor of economic and social history at Leiden University and aut...

Israel: Who Are the Indigenous People?

10 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Land of Israel has changed hands many times over the centuries. But it has always been the homeland of one particular people. Noa Tishby, author o...

Franklin Pierce: A Torn President in a Torn Country

26 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Franklin Pierce, America’s 14th President, had two simple goals: keep his party together and keep his country calm through the storm of the slavery ...

Russian Collusion and the Death of Journalism

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We used to trust the mainstream media. They reported the facts and let us make our own decisions about the issues of the day. But that’s no longer t...

This Way to Happiness

12 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Happiness is more than a feeling or a state of mind. There are real, practical steps you can take to get on the path to a happier life—one with last...

Want a Revolution? Start a Business.

05 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is social activism the only way to improve the situation for minorities in America? Alfredo Ortiz, the son of Mexican immigrants and the CEO of Job Cr...

Millard Fillmore: The Last Whig President

29 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is Millard Fillmore, the 13th President of the United States, the least significant of all the commanders in chief? Or the most underestimated? Jared ...

What Are Judeo-Christian Values?

29 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jews and Christians are the only two religions that share a sacred text and a fundamental set of values. These values created and sustained Western Ci...

Work, Keep Working, and Then Work Harder

15 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In PragerU’s 2023 commencement address, popular podcaster Tim Pool shares the secret of his success (hint: it’s not a degree from a prestigious un...

The Constitution: A Moral Challenge

08 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Unlike any governing document in history, the U.S. Constitution inscribed liberty and individual rights into law. But how could America espouse freedo...

Tyre Nichols and Police Brutality

01 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is police brutality a major problem in America? Many activists, politicians, and the media would have you believe that it is. But what does the actual...

Zachary Taylor: The Man Who Might Have Prevented the Civil War

24 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

He was a slave owner who opposed the expansion of slavery; a president who despised politics and politicians. That was Zachary Taylor—“Old Rough a...

Fossil Fuels: The Big Picture

17 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Should the world stop using fossil fuels—oil, coal, and natural gas? Or should we embrace them as an essential part of modern life? Alex Epstein exp...

Don’t Trust Your Conscience

10 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone has heard the expression, “Let your conscience be your guide.” But is that really true? Is your conscience trustworthy? Dennis Prager sha...

Why Public Schools Should Want School Choice

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

One of the few public policies that unites people from across the political spectrum is school choice—the ability of parents to choose the school th...

James K. Polk: Manifest Destiny

27 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

James K. Polk believed that America was destined to expand west. Did this make him an imperialist or an agent for freedom and opportunity? Wilfred McC...

How to Make Our Cities Safer

20 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Crime has become a major issue in America again. People don’t feel safe, and for good reason. Homicides are at levels not seen for decades. How do w...

Lying Liars

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How many times can someone lie to you before you stop believing him? Popular podcaster Tim Pool applies this question to a source you might be trustin...

The Constitution: Taxes, Voting Rights, and Prohibition

06 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Constitution has been amended 27 times. The most famous amendments are the first ten: the Bill of Rights. But what do you know about the others? J...

The Real Climate Crisis

27 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We’re supposed to be in a climate crisis. And we are. But not in the way you think. Alex Epstein, author of Fossil Future, explains the real crisis...

John Tyler- President Without A Party Podcast

24 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The year was 1841. No president had ever before died in office. And then one did. Who would take over as chief executive? The Constitution was surpris...

William Henry Harrison: President for 31 Days

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

William Henry Harrison, the first Whig president, died shortly after taking office. Though he didn’t live long enough to enact his ambitious agenda,...

Martin Van Buren: Political Magician

22 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The first person to fully realize the value of organizing around a political party was the eighth President of the United States, Martin Van Buren. Th...

Andrew Jackson: The People's President

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Both revered and reviled in his own time, the seventh President of the United States Andrew Jackson never backed down from a fight. His “my way or t...

John Quincy Adams: Dedicated To America

20 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

John Quincy Adams, the son of the second President of the United States, became the sixth President of the United States. But the road to that prize w...

The Moral Case for Mockery

06 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Bad ideas are everywhere, spreading like viruses. Ironically, the antidote is readily available. We just have to have the courage to use it. Seth Dill...

The Myth Of Overpopulation

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There are now eight billion people living on the planet. Is there enough room for all of us? Are we going to run out of food and other resources? Mari...

What America Could Be...

23 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Plenty of people can tell you what America’s problems are. But who’s talking about what America’s future could be? Kendall Qualls, president of ...

The Constitution: A Nation of States

16 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How did thirteen separate colonies become the United States of America? The answer is found in the second half of the American Constitution—Articles...

Confessions of an Environmentalist

16 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine you dedicated your life to environmentalism and all of its assumptions. Then imagine you realize those assumptions are all wrong. What would y...

Why Is Classical Art So Good?

03 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What makes great art great? Is it simply a matter of personal taste, with little or no regard for skill or execution? Or are there standards by which ...

Do What You Fear

28 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What most prevents people from living a happy, fulfilling, and meaningful life? And, what causes people to act irrationally? Both questions have the s...

The Truth about Gender-Affirming Care

19 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If someone told you that they advocate for the chemical castration, sterilization, and physical mutilation of children and young adults, you’d proba...

The Constitution: Our Bill of Rights

12 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and the right to bear arms were not in the original Constitution, drafted in Philadelphia in...

Franklin Roosevelt: Preparing for War

07 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In 1940, Nazi Germany overran France. Britain looked to be the next target. President Franklin Roosevelt knew he had to prepare America for war. But h...