Real Talk with Marissa Streit | PragerU

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

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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.

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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

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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:
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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marissastreit
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PragerU: https://www.prageru.com/shows/real-talk/
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Listen to Real Talk with Marissa Streit on Spotify and Apple Podcasts
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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:
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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!

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