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Sage Steele: I Left ESPN for Truth, Freedom, and Motherhood | Stories of Us | PragerU
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sage Steele spent nearly two decades at ESPN, rising to the top of sports media and living out her dream on the biggest stages. But as politics began ...
Sheila Nazarian: I Am Proof the American Dream Is Alive | Stories of Us | PragerU
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Why are immigrants often so grateful for America? Dr. Sheila Nazarian, a Jewish Iranian refugee fleeing oppression, arrived in the United States speak...
Sam Sorbo: From Hollywood to Homeschool | PragerU
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Sorbo was on the fast track to a successful Hollywood career when life forced her to choose between ambition and family. After marrying actor Kevi...
Dinesh D'Souza: What's So Great About America?
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Raised in India as part of a small Christian minority, Dinesh D’Souza came to America believing in its promise of freedom. After working in the Reag...
Lara Logan: I Chose Resilience Over Defeat
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
From apartheid-era South Africa to the front lines of global conflict, Lara Logan built her career exposing injustice wherever she found it. As a war ...
The Silencing of Eve Barlow: When Honesty Becomes a Crime | Stories of Us | PragerU
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Eve Barlow rose to prominence as a celebrated music journalist, writing for some of the world’s most prestigious magazines and championing progressi...
Aaron Prager: Recovery from Drug Addiction | Stories of Us | PragerU
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As the adopted son of Dennis Prager, Aaron Prager was raised in a loving and values-driven home. But like so many young Americans, he took a dark turn...
Drago Dzieran: From Communist Prison to Navy SEAL | Stories of Us
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Born in communist Poland, Drago Dzieran went from political prisoner to proud American. Beaten, imprisoned, and hunted for resisting tyranny, he escap...
Jack Barsky: Insights from a KGB Spy | Stories of Us
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jack Barsky, a former KGB spy born in Soviet-controlled East Germany, was sent by the Russian government to infiltrate the United States during the Co...
Michael Malice: Is Anarchy the Solution?
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Born in the Soviet Union and raised in Brooklyn, Michael Malice always knew America offered something radically different: freedom. A self-described a...
Shabbos Kestenbaum: Why I Sued Harvard
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Shabbos Kestenbaum grew up a proud Jew and a proud American—never seeing a conflict between the two. A former progressive and social justice advocat...
Rawan Osman: How I Went from Hating Jews to Becoming One
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rawan Osman grew up in Syria and Lebanon, where she was taught to hate Jews and fear Israel. But after moving to France, a chance encounter shattered ...
Tom MacDonald: Rapped in Freedom
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How did a former drug addict with face tattoos become the favorite rapper of conservatives? After battling addiction and hitting rock bottom, Tom MacD...
Winston Marshall: I Left Mumford & Sons and Found My Voice
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
He had it all—fame and success—with Mumford & Sons, one of the world’s biggest bands. But a single tweet changed everything. After praising Andy...
Royce Gracie: The Champion's Mindset
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Born into the family that created Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Royce Gracie was destined to fight—but no one expected him to revolutionize martial arts. Aft...
Misha Petrov: From Left to Liberation
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Misha Petrov believed what she was told—America was oppressive, the patriarchy controlled her life, and rejecting femininity was empowering. But aft...
Glenn Jacobs: From the WWE to the Political Arena—Why I Never Give Up
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Known to millions as WWE legend “Kane,” Glenn Jacobs has lived the American dream—rising from humble beginnings to become one of the most iconic...
James Kaddis: I’m an Arab Pastor Who Supports Israel
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Born in California to Egyptian Christian parents, James Kaddis comes from a family deeply rooted in ministry. A pastor for over 30 years, he warns tha...
Alina Habba: Do Feminists Support Strong Conservative Women?
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When former President Donald Trump reached out to Alina Habba to represent him in one of his legal battles, she was thrust into the political spotligh...
Andy Ngo: Why Antifa Almost Killed Me
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Raised in Portland by Vietnamese refugees, Andy Ngo knows the dangers of left-wing radicalism. As a journalist, he was brutally assaulted by Antifa du...
Konstantin Kisin: A Russian's Love Letter to the West
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Born in the Soviet Union, Konstantin Kisin saw how totalitarian regimes destroy lives and silence dissent. After fleeing to the UK, he developed a dee...
Dr. Qanta Ahmed: Will Radical Islam Destroy the West?
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Born in London to Pakistani Muslim parents, Dr. Qanta Ahmed followed her calling as a physician in New York and Saudi Arabia. But after 9/11, her wo...
Gad Saad: The Biggest Lesson I Learned from Escaping the Lebanese War
09 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Raised in war-torn Beirut, Dr. Gad Saad witnessed the deep-seated hatred and violence of the Lebanese Civil War, which forced his family to flee to es...
Justin Kite: A Teacher’s Fight for Students over a Failed System
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A classical liberal committed to teaching young people, Justin Kite loved being a high school teacher. But as he witnessed gender and racial ideology ...
Nonie Darwish: My Father Founded the Original Hamas Militia
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nonie Darwish is the daughter of a founding member of Hamas, the militant group based in Gaza. After her father was killed, Nonie and her family left ...
Johnny Walker: Fighting with the Navy SEALs Is My Legacy
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Why would a native Iraqi risk everything to help America? After the U.S. invaded Iraq in 2003, “Johnny Walker” (a pseudonym to protect his identit...
Franklin Camargo: My Country Rejected Me, America Accepted Me
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Born in Venezuela, Franklin Camargo and his family struggled to survive and prosper under socialism. After a family trip to the United States as a yo...
Mosab Hassan Yousef: My Father Founded Hamas
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Born in the West Bank to a Hamas founder, Mosab Hassan Yousef was groomed for a legacy of terror. But he made a dangerous choice to reject violence an...
Emily Austin: Gen Z Is Being Brainwashed to Hate America
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sports journalist, media personality, and former Miss Universe judge Emily Austin uses her platform to boldly stand for truth. From speaking out about...
Tim Kennedy: We the People Need to Be Strong Again
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Father, entrepreneur, and Green Beret Tim Kennedy has witnessed more evil than most Americans can imagine. After facing unspeakable horrors on multipl...
Judith Curry: Climate Scientists Can’t Intimidate Me
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A lifelong lover of earth sciences, Judith Curry has advocated for integrity and scientific truth since she was a child. Despite facing discrimination...
Sage Brooks: Why I No Longer Feel Like a Victim
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Raised by her grandmother amidst a tumultuous home life, Sage Brooks harbored resentment toward her absent parents, which led to anger and a victim me...
Riley Gaines: I Stood up for All Women after Losing to a Man
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After years of hard work, Riley Gaines made it to the NCAA Championship, but her dreams of winning were shattered when a low-ranked male swimmer who h...
Kuzzat Altay: The Country I Was Born in Wants to Kill Me
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Born in China, Kuzzat Altay fled to the U.S. after the CCP threatened to kill him for his faith and ethnicity. Now an American citizen and successful ...
Taylor Silverman: The Trans Movement Is Erasing Women in Sports | Stories of Us
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After losing to biological men in multiple skateboarding competitions, Taylor Silverman dared to speak out. Her courageous opposition to trans athlete...
Sophia Salma Khalifa: My Life in Israel as an Arab Muslim
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Israel gave me everything.” As an Arab Muslim growing up in Israel, Sophia witnessed firsthand the way non-Jews are treated: with respect, dignity,...
Dr. Matthew Wielicki: I Refuse to Stay Silent about Climate Change
28 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When Dr. Matthew Wielicki refused to stay silent about climate change and earth science, he became a professor-in-exile. Even though members of the sc...
Jorge Masvidal: I Wouldn't Live Anywhere but America
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
MMA fighter Jorge Masvidal, a child of Cuban and Peruvian immigrants, has competed in fights all over the world. Proud of his Latin roots, Masvidal is...
Marian Tupy: I Saw Communism With My Own Eyes
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Born and raised in post-WWII Czechoslovakia, Marian Tupy witnessed firsthand the devastation caused by communism. He left his homeland, became a U.S. ...
Max Lugavere: The American Diet Is Making Us Sick
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When Max Lugavere’s mom was diagnosed with a rare form of dementia at a young age, he became obsessed with unlocking the secrets of food and brain h...
Alexis Wilkins: I Found My Voice in My Love for America
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Country music singer Alexis Wilkins writes and performs songs based in truth and patriotism. In a society plagued with instant gratification, Alexis a...
Selina Lewis: Don't Tell Me How to Think Because I'm Black
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Raised in an apolitical home, Selina Lewis thought she disagreed with conservative ideas, but she had simply never been exposed to them before. After ...
Annabella Rockwell: I Entered College Happy. I Left Angry.
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Annabella Rockwell was raised in an America-loving home but became indoctrinated with leftist ideology when she went away to college. As the Judeo-Chr...
Jennifer Sey: I Was an Executive at Levi's. They Fired Me for Opposing COVID Lockdowns.
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On her way to becoming the CEO of Levi Strauss, Jennifer Sey resigned after facing severe backlash for speaking her mind. As a mom of four, she critic...
Calley Means: Pharma, Food, Government — Follow the Money
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“Big Food” and “Big Pharma” insider Calley Means always wanted to effect positive change in public policy. As a former consultant in some of t...
Axel Kaiser: How the Left Destroyed My Country
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Native Chilean Axel Kaiser witnessed a Marxist revolution overtake his beloved homeland in Latin America, reversing decades of prosperity the country ...
Landon Starbuck: Our Children Are Being Targeted. It’s Time to Fight Back | Stories of US
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As a young model and aspiring singer in Hollywood, Landon Starbuck faced pressure to meet unrealistic beauty standards, dress provocatively, and act i...
Chloe Cole: Transition Surgery Was the Biggest Mistake of My Life
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chloe Cole was celebrated by the transgender community after she decided she was born in the wrong body and had her healthy breasts surgically removed...
Julie Hartman: Thank You, Harvard, for Making Me a Conservative
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Upon entering the halls of Harvard in 2018, Julie Hartman found herself going along with the leftist ideology invading academia. But that changed in t...
Reihan Salam: The Issue of Crime Made Me a Conservative
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Reihan Salam, president of the Manhattan Institute, never felt confined, constrained, or limited by his ethnic background. After being mugged at knife...
Savanah Hernandez: Why I'll Never Stop Fighting for Free Speech
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Big Tech has repeatedly tried to silence independent journalist Savanah Hernandez for covering political and cultural issues in America—from Antifa ...
Xaviaer DuRousseau: How I Accidentally Red-Pilled Myself
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Former BLM activist Xaviaer DuRousseau marched in the George Floyd protests and preached the importance of being a “woke ally” until he stumbled o...
Lauren Mcafee: The Struggles and Joys of Adoption
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Speaker and writer Lauren McAfee vulnerably shares her experiences with infertility, adoption, and loss. Growing up in a Christian family—the same f...
Alicia Dorado: From Democratic Political Staffer to Conservative Activist
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alicia Dorado used to work for the left as a Democratic political staffer. But PragerU videos helped change her mind. After witnessing blatant hypocri...
Sarah Idan: Why Miss Iraq Supports America and Israel
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
At the 2017 Miss Universe pageant, Miss Iraq Sarah Idan posted a photo with Miss Israel on social media as an expression of friendship and peace. Her ...
Jack Posobiec: My Fight to Expose the Media’s Woke Narrative
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Political correspondent, TV show host, and former Navy Reserve intelligence officer Jack Posobiec is worried about America. While sharing his story, J...
Michele Tafoya: My Freedom to Speak Meant More than My Job
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Why would Emmy-award-winning sportscaster Michele Tafoya walk away from her successful TV career? In this Stories of Us video, Michele shares about he...
Jaco Booyens: The Fight to Stop Sex Trafficking
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jaco Booyens grew up in a family committed to protesting racial division under apartheid in South Africa. After the exploitation and trafficking of hi...
Kaya Jones: Speaking My Mind Cost Me a Lot. It Was Worth It.
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Singer, producer, and former member of the Pussycat Dolls Kaya Jones walked away from fame and fortune to stay true to herself. After coming out as a ...
David Zucker: Why Can’t Hollywood Take a Joke Anymore? | Stories of Us
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Writer, director, and producer David Zucker—best-known for the comedy classic “Airplane!” and the horror parody “Scary Movie” franchise—al...
Jonathan Isaac: Why I Refused to Kneel for the National Anthem
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
NBA player and bestselling author Jonathan Isaac never caved under pressure to kneel for the National Anthem. Growing up in the Bronx, NY, his parents...
John Rich: How Wokeness Killed Country Music
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“Wokeism in the entertainment industry has made its way to Nashville.” Freedom and creating art go hand-in-hand, and wokeism is destroying both. C...
Tim Ballard: Fighting Sex Trafficking. America’s Children Are at Risk.
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A traumatic experience at a young age ignited a mission in Tim Ballard—to protect children from the dangerous world around them. He was trained by t...
Chris Elise: I’m a Pro Sports Photographer. Wokeism Is Ruining Sports
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When athletes started kneeling for the national anthem, it went against everything NBA photographer Chris Elise knew to be true about America. Billion...
Vivek Ramaswamy: I Left Corporate America. Now I'm Fighting Its Woke Takeover
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Investor, entrepreneur, and biotech CEO Vivek Ramaswamy has lived the full arc of the American dream. As a first-generation American, he learned that ...
Ilan Sinelnikov: What the Soviet Union Taught Me about Freedom
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ilan Sinelnikov was the first in his family to be born in a free country—the first to grow up with freedom of speech and freedom of religion. Those ...
Anthony Zuniga: Why I Stopped Thinking like a Victim
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“I took control of my life because I realized that nobody was going to come and save me.” Given the hardships he endured, Anthony Zuniga could hav...
Sheila Nazarian: I Am Proof the American Dream Is Alive
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Why are immigrants often so grateful for America? Dr. Sheila Nazarian, a Jewish Iranian refugee fleeing oppression, arrived in the United States speak...
Olivia Jaber: How I Survived Berkeley
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Growing up in Newport Beach, California, Olivia Jaber looked forward to college as an opportunity to stretch beyond her ideological comfort zone. She ...
Garrett Powell: From Bachelorette Contestant to Target of the Woke Mob
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Garrett Powell was raised with strong traditional values in Birmingham, Alabama. Appearing on the dating show The Bachelorette, Garrett made national ...
Zuby: How a Viral Moment Led to a Movement for Truth
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Zuby Udezue was born in England, raised in Saudi Arabia, and educated at Oxford. As a multi-talented creative entrepreneur, Zuby built an internationa...
Marissa Streit: Why I Dedicate My Life to Saving America
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Marissa Streit, a Los Angeles native who later served in Israel’s IDF intelligence force, began her career in America as an educator. She quickly le...
Yeonmi Park: My Terrifying Escape from North Korea
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Born in North Korea, Yeonmi Park shares her harrowing journey to escape the hunger, thought control, and violence she experienced living under authori...
Adrienne Johnson: Why I Am No Longer an Atheist
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
PragerU Director of Communications Adrienne Johnson was once a cynical atheist, struggling to find meaning and purpose in ways that left her feeling e...
Kirk Cameron: From Hollywood Fame to Finding Faith
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Actor Kirk Cameron began his career in Hollywood starring in ABC’s TV sitcom “Growing Pains.” His success on the silver screen, however, left hi...
Roxanne Beckford Hoge: I Was a Hollywood Liberal and Now I Fight for Truth
21 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Roxanne Beckford Hoge, known for her roles in A Different World, Something's Gotta Give, and more, was on the political left until she started listeni...
Kari Lake: Why I Quit My Job as a News Anchor
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
News Anchor Kari Lake worked for the top news station in her state. However, as an experienced reporter, she began to notice a disturbing shift in jou...
Amanda Ensing: Fighting Corporate Cancel Culture
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“They couldn’t attack my message, so they just wanted to attack me.”Beauty influencer Amanda Ensing was canceled by Sephora for holding Christia...
Adam Carolla: Stand Up to Cancel Culture
11 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Cancel culture is eroding America as we know it. It’s up to every person, especially those in the media and Hollywood, to stand up against it. Comed...
Kevin Sorbo: How Hollywood Ostracizes Conservatives
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“This is an industry that screams more than anybody else for tolerance...but now all that stuff is completely a one-way street.” Kevin Sorbo, best...
Samaire Armstrong: Breaking the Silence in Hollywood
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“My message to those in Hollywood right now: We need to break the silence before it’s too late.” Actress Samaire Armstrong, who appeared in the ...
Siaka Massaquoi: Black America Is Being Sold Victimhood
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Actor Siaka Massaquoi entered Hollywood with big dreams. However, after witnessing racism firsthand and seeing colleagues lose roles because of their ...
Rogan O’Handley: The Hollywood Propaganda Machine
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“It felt like a lot of TV and movies were actually created as vehicles for social justice propaganda, and it spread and intensified to where you cou...
Amala Ekpunobi: Why I Quit My Job as a Leftist Organizer
12 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Amala Ekpunobi grew up in a leftist home and worked as an organizer for the political left. She never questioned the narrative — until she discovere...
Amir Odom: Why I Walked Away from Black Lives Matter
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Black Lives Matter and the left-wing media narrative of what black Americans are supposed to be and believe left Amir Odom fearful, believing lies, an...
Gina Bontempo: The Lies of Modern Feminism
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
“Higher education kind of destroyed me.” Gina Bontempo graduated Harvard University as an angry atheist taught to hate America. So much so that sh...
Brandon Straka: Identity Politics Is Dividing America
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
WalkAway founder Brandon Straka’s political opinions were once wrapped up entirely in his sexual identity. But after a profound healing experience a...
Brandon Tatum: Former Police Officer Speaks Out
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Brandon Tatum grew up idolizing sports figures like Michael Jordan. After his own dreams of playing in the NFL fell apart on draft day, he was devasta...