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5-Minute Videos are the flagship viral product that put PragerU on the map. They take the best ideas from the best minds and distill them into five focused minutes. Listen to hundreds of 5-Minute Videos to get reliable, truthful information about politics, economics, history, and America. These educational, entertaining videos, which are Judeo-Christian at their core and promote the values of liberty, economic freedom, and limited government, have been changing the hearts and minds of millions of young people for over a decade.
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Police Go Where the Crime Is

Police Go Where the Crime Is

Are the police friend or foe? Are they necessary to preserve order, or are they unnecessarily intrusive? Do they have society’s best interest in mind, or are they racist and violent? Heather Mac Donald, Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute, analyzes the numbers behind these hot-topic questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
05:2801/09/2020
Is California Going Up In Flames?

Is California Going Up In Flames?

California used to be the Golden State. Now the Blackout State might be more accurate, as the fear of wildfires forces public utilities to periodically power down. But wildfires have always been part of California’s history, so what’s changed? Radio talk show host John Kobylt’s answer to this burning question might surprise you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
05:4124/08/2020
It's Time to Grow Up

It's Time to Grow Up

We all know that there’s more to maturity than simply growing older. So what characteristics do you need to become a mature person? And why will that help you lead a better life? UCLA Medical School psychiatrist Dr. Stephen Marmer explains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
05:3318/08/2020
Do We Have to Destroy the Earth to Save It?

Do We Have to Destroy the Earth to Save It?

Do wind turbines and solar farms hold the keys to saving the environment? Michael Shellenberger, founder of Environmental Progress and noted climate activist, used to think so. Now he’s not so sure. He explains why in this important video. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
04:5910/08/2020
Does College = Success?

Does College = Success?

Jeremy Boreing, co-founder of The Daily Wire, doesn’t have a college degree. Neither do Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates, or a host of other innovators who have shaped our contemporary world. Which begs an important question: Is a college degree really necessary for success? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
04:5104/08/2020
The Rally That Changed My Mind

The Rally That Changed My Mind

Psychologist and author Karlyn Borysenko wouldn’t be caught dead at a Trump rally. So what was she doing in a New Hampshire arena, surrounded by 11,000 cheering Trump supporters? And what did she take away from the experience? She explains what happened when perception met reality in this eye-opening video. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
04:4527/07/2020
If We Lose John Locke, We Lose America

If We Lose John Locke, We Lose America

Most of us learned the key ideas of the Declaration of Independence in school: that "all men are created equal," "endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights," that government's job is "to secure these rights." This was a radical departure from the way things had always been. Where did these revolutionary ideas come from? Ben Shapiro explains in this illuminating video. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
04:5020/07/2020
Minimum Wage Cost Me My Job

Minimum Wage Cost Me My Job

What happens when politicians decide they are in a better position than business owners to know how much workers should be paid? We don't have to guess. Cities like Seattle and New York have already done so with their $15/hour minimum wage mandates. Simone Barron, a lifelong restaurant worker, recounts how "helping" her impacted her wallet, her career, and her life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
05:0913/07/2020
Mother Knows Best: Why I Fight for School Choice

Mother Knows Best: Why I Fight for School Choice

Are government schools really giving children the education they deserve? If you think the answer is “yes,” you haven't asked a parent with a child stuck in a bad school. Cecilia Iglesias, President of the Parent Union, knows first-hand that our education system is in deep trouble. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
04:2406/07/2020
Why I Love America

Why I Love America

Dennis Prager has traveled all over the world. But at the end of every trip, he returns home with a new appreciation for America. Why? Because no country is more open, more generous, and has done more for the cause of freedom than America has. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
05:1706/07/2020
The Ferguson Lie

The Ferguson Lie

Most people think they know what happened in Ferguson, MO on August 9, 2014. Most people are wrong. Radio host and author Larry Elder presents a factual account of what really happened on that fateful day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
05:3622/06/2020
Who's More Radical: the Left or the Right?

Who's More Radical: the Left or the Right?

What would America look like if the Left got everything it wanted? What would America look like if the Right got everything it wanted? PragerU’s Will Witt fleshes out each of these scenarios in this provocative thought-experiment. The results might surprise you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
04:2915/06/2020
Who Is Booker T. Washington?

Who Is Booker T. Washington?

In the years following the Civil War, Booker T. Washington devoted his life to helping blacks transition out of slavery and into freedom. While his ideas were never fully embraced in his time, today, more than a century later, they remain strikingly relevant. Derryck Green from Project 21 explains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
05:1008/06/2020
Graduation 2020: The Covid Class

Graduation 2020: The Covid Class

The 2020 graduating class faces challenges unlike any class before it. Uncertainty looms at every turn: job prospects, social interactions, and many other aspects of “normal life” once taken for granted. So what lessons can be learned from this unparalleled situation? Dennis Prager offers three. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
05:0205/06/2020
What Does Separation Of Church And State Mean?

What Does Separation Of Church And State Mean?

Nearly every American knows the phrase “separation of church and state.” Do you know where it's from? Here’s a hint: it’s not in the Constitution. John Eastman, professor of law at Chapman University, explains how and why this famous phrase has played such an outsized role in American life and law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
05:2927/05/2020
Lies About Israel Lead to Lies About Everything

Lies About Israel Lead to Lies About Everything

Why would someone like Sebastian Cevallos, a university student in Ecuador, care about Israel? You'd think this tiny country on the other side of the globe from where he lives would have no bearing on his life. But it does. Here’s why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
04:3311/05/2020
Social Justice Isn't Justice

Social Justice Isn't Justice

You’ll see a lot of references to justice in the Bible, but you’ll never see the word “social” precede it. Why? Is it simply because social justice is a new cause that post dates the Bible? Or is it because social justice, by its very nature, is directly at odds with justice as the Bible defines it? Allie Beth Stuckey, host of Relatable on BlazeTV, takes a fresh look at this important issue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
05:1904/05/2020
The Bravery Deficit

The Bravery Deficit

Do you feel forced to keep your values to yourself? Are you afraid to speak up about your views and opinions for fear of creating family tension or losing your friends—or your job? Dave Rubin calls this being in the political closet—and it’s time to come out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
04:1727/04/2020
Why Are So Many Americans in Prison?

Why Are So Many Americans in Prison?

Activist groups claim a biased criminal justice system has put too many people behind bars. The solution, they say, is to drastically cut the prison population. Even now, some states are using the coronavirus pandemic to double down on granting early release to thousands of prisoners. Rafael Mangual, Deputy Director of Legal Policy at the Manhattan Institute, urges caution: most people are in prison for a good reason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
04:3506/04/2020
Conservatives Are the Real Environmentalists

Conservatives Are the Real Environmentalists

Environmentalists are certain conservatives don’t care about clean air and clean water; that they’re happy to trade the planet for profit. Is it true? Do conservatives really care more about green pockets than green forests? Michael Knowles offers a much-needed new perspective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
05:2230/03/2020
What Was Revolutionary About the American Revolution?

What Was Revolutionary About the American Revolution?

Everyone knows the basics of the American Revolution: thirteen North American colonies revolted against British rule and won their independence. But there’s much more to the story: the American Revolution, of all revolutions, was a game-changer for the entire world. How so? And most importantly, why? Renowned historian Allen Guelzo explains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
05:2423/03/2020
The Intolerance of Tolerance

The Intolerance of Tolerance

What does it mean to be tolerant? The dictionary defines tolerance as respecting others' opinions, especially those you disagree with. But in our polarized cultural climate, it’s come to mean something else entirely. Greg Koukl, president of Stand to Reason, sorts it all out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
05:2416/03/2020
The Truth About Canadian Healthcare

The Truth About Canadian Healthcare

Why can’t America’s healthcare system be more like Canada’s? Here’s a better question: why would you want it to be? French-Canadian entrepreneur Alain Lambert has first-hand experience with both Canada's and America's healthcare systems, and he offers some cautionary tales. Canadian-style healthcare might not be as good for your health as you think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
05:3309/03/2020
Why Are So Many Young People Unhappy?

Why Are So Many Young People Unhappy?

Why are young people so unhappy and so anxious about their future? Healthcare professionals and social scientists round the usual suspects: drug addiction, social media, cyberbullying and a host of other problems. But do you see something important missing from this list? Dennis Prager does. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
05:3002/03/2020
Is Voter Fraud Real?

Is Voter Fraud Real?

What is the greatest threat to free and fair elections in America? Here’s a hint: it’s not Russia, or any other foreign power. It’s not a person, either. It’s something much more subtle, and much more dangerous. Investigative reporter Eric Eggers has the answer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
05:1724/02/2020
Why the West Won

Why the West Won

For the past few centuries, Western Civilization has dominated the world both culturally and economically. Why? Some point to imperialism, slavery, and colonial wars. But those sins are common to all empires throughout history. What separates the West from the rest? Stanford historian Niall Ferguson has the answer in this highly informative video. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
05:1817/02/2020
Dating: Don't Waste Your Time

Dating: Don't Waste Your Time

Why does the world of dating seem so complicated? Lauren Chen, host of Pseudo-Intellectual on Blaze TV, offers some useful navigational tools. It starts with this basic question: what is the purpose of dating? The answer may shock you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
04:5912/02/2020
The Market Will Set You Free

The Market Will Set You Free

It’s time for free-market capitalism to reclaim its legacy as a creator of prosperity — not just for citizens of the Western world, but for people everywhere. It’s not capitalism that has to justify itself; it’s everything else. Why? Because everything else has resulted only in poverty. Does that surprise you? Are you skeptical? Andy Puzder, author of “The Capitalist Comeback,” has the charts and data to prove it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
05:0903/02/2020
Is The National Anthem Racist?

Is The National Anthem Racist?

The Star-Spangled Banner, long a treasured symbol of national unity, has suddenly become "one of the most racist, pro-slavery songs" in American culture. Why is this happening? And more importantly, is it true? USA Today columnist James Robbins explores the history of the song and its author to answer these questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
05:0427/01/2020
How To End White Privilege

How To End White Privilege

Brandon Tatum doesn’t forgive you for your white privilege. How can he forgive you for something that doesn’t even exist? So, where did the notion of white privilege come from? Who does it benefit? And who does it hurt? The answers might surprise you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
04:5420/01/2020
What Is "Fair"?

What Is "Fair"?

“Fairness” has become a Progressive obsession. The childhood lament, “it’s not fair!” is now a common refrain among many adults. No political discussion seems complete without someone insisting that the wealthy pay "their fair share.” But what does anybody mean by “fair”? In this video, social commentator Daniel Hannan attempts to answer this critically important question. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
04:5813/01/2020
Margaret Thatcher: The Woman Who Saved Great Britain

Margaret Thatcher: The Woman Who Saved Great Britain

You’ve heard her name. You might even have seen a film about her. But do you know the whole story of Margaret Thatcher – where she came from, what she stood for, and the impact she had on Great Britain and the world? Renowned historian Niall Ferguson explains how the Iron Lady earned her status as one of the most important and influential women of the 20th century. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
05:2206/01/2020
What Was the Enlightenment?

What Was the Enlightenment?

The European Enlightenment of the 18th century introduced the world to modern science, economics, medicine, and political freedom – or so we’re told. But is what we’re told accurate? Political philosopher Yoram Hazony explores this question and offers some surprising answers in this truly enlightening video. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
05:1330/12/2019
@realNapoleonBonaparte

@realNapoleonBonaparte

He was the most famous man of his time – so much so that his name still defines his age. Born on an obscure island into humble circumstances, he rose to conquer a continent. Yet most today know little of him beyond their impression from popular caricature. His improbable story and its far-reaching consequences – both positive and negative – are the subject of this video from renowned historian and Napoleon scholar Andrew Roberts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
05:1123/12/2019
If You Hate Israel, You're No Friend of the Jews

If You Hate Israel, You're No Friend of the Jews

It’s one thing to criticize Israel. It’s another thing entirely to be against the very existence of the Jewish state. In this clarifying video, Dennis Prager defines the difference and explains why anti-Zionism and anti-Semitism are one and the same. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
05:3716/12/2019
The Amazing History of Christmas

The Amazing History of Christmas

How much do you know about Christmas – about its origins and its many beloved traditions? Do you know where the idea of stocking-stuffers comes from? Or how lights found their way onto the Christmas tree? Or why we all have the jolly, red-suited, white-haired image of Santa Claus in our heads? In this video, historian William Federer explores the holiday’s rich and unique history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
05:2209/12/2019
The Myth of Voter Suppression

The Myth of Voter Suppression

Do Republicans win elections by preventing minorities from voting? The Left says yes, but the data says no. Jason Riley, senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, settles the argument with hard evidence, separating fact from fiction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
05:0702/12/2019
The Dark  Art of Framing

The Dark Art of Framing

Why do intelligent people – sometimes even our friends and family members – continue to fall for the Left’s false narrative? Jeff Myers, President of Summit Ministries, offers some compelling insight into the ways in which the Left manipulates words and emotions, and what you can do to protect yourself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
04:4825/11/2019
How Big Government Hurts Women

How Big Government Hurts Women

Government-mandated employee perks might sound like a good way to help out working women, but, in reality, these programs do more harm than good. European women are already paying the price, and American women might be next. Carrie Lukas, President of Independent Women’s Forum, explains how keeping the government out of the workplace goes a long way toward keeping women in it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
05:1818/11/2019
Who Should Win the Nobel Peace Prize?

Who Should Win the Nobel Peace Prize?

They’ve saved the free world more than once. And they’re on the job preserving the peace right now. When it comes to making the world a more secure place for good and decent people everywhere, this one group deserves the bulk of the credit. Who is this group, and how can we ever thank them? Pete Hegseth, U.S. Army Major, has the answer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
04:5111/11/2019
The Borderline Bar and Grill: A Tale of Men and Masculinity

The Borderline Bar and Grill: A Tale of Men and Masculinity

On November 7, 2018, a gunman opened fire inside a crowded bar in Thousand Oaks, California. Lives were lost that night, but lives were also saved. Who saved them? How? What can these heroes teach us? Journalist Abigail Shrier answers these questions in this powerful video. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
04:2104/11/2019
Public Pensions: An Economic Time Bomb

Public Pensions: An Economic Time Bomb

Who cares about public pension liability? Well, you should -- after all, it’s the reason entire cities and even states are facing bankruptcy. Joshua Rauh, professor of finance at Stanford and Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, paints a startling picture of just how broken the public pension system really is, and what will happen if we continue to ignore it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
05:0528/10/2019
Evolution: Bacteria to Beethoven

Evolution: Bacteria to Beethoven

For a century Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution has been as unquestioned as Newton’s theory of gravity. But science never stops asking questions. Or at least it’s not supposed to. Stephen Meyer, Senior Fellow at the Discovery Institute, takes up the challenge in this video. Are there questions about the origins of life that Darwinism can’t answer? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
05:3521/10/2019
Frederick Douglass: from Slave to Statesman

Frederick Douglass: from Slave to Statesman

Frederick Douglass was born into slavery, but through his own heroic efforts became one of the most influential advocates for freedom in American history. His journey, a tale both agonizing and inspiring, should be known by everyone. Timothy Sandefur, author of "Frederick Douglass: Self-Made Man," guides us through Douglass’ amazing life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
05:3114/10/2019
All I Want to Do Is Make Cookies

All I Want to Do Is Make Cookies

Most small businessmen have enough problems improving their product, marketing and meeting payroll. When Uncle Sam and his state and local cousins get involved, life and business invariably get harder. Common sense regulation benefits everyone. But there is a level of regulation that benefits no one — except bureaucrats. In this video, Joseph Semprevivo, founder and CEO of Joseph’s Lite Cookies, gives his not-so-sugar-coated account of how the government too often hinders much more than it helps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
05:2207/10/2019
Why I Don't Want and Don't Deserve Reparations

Why I Don't Want and Don't Deserve Reparations

The Reparations Movement — a government payout to descendants of slaves — is making a comeback. Super Bowl star Burgess Owens, who happens to be black and whose great grandfather was a slave, finds this movement both condescending and counterproductive. He wants no part of it. In this video, he explains why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
04:5430/09/2019
How the Government Made You Fat

How the Government Made You Fat

Ever since the introduction of the Food Pyramid in the early '90s, the average American has gotten fatter and sicker. Has this government-approved nutritional guideline — the basis of the modern “healthy diet” — led us astray? If so, how did this happen, and what can we learn from it? Cardiologist Dr. Bret Scher offers some food for thought on this very weighty issue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
05:3323/09/2019
Goodbye, America

Goodbye, America

How is America to be defined? By its failures or its triumphs? Today, there seems to be an obsession with the former and a dismissal of the latter. Is this dark vision of the freest and most prosperous nation on earth an accurate narrative or a cynical distortion? James Robbins, columnist for USA Today and author of "Erasing America," considers that question in this video. How we view America's past will very much shape America's future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
04:2816/09/2019
Reconstruction: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Reconstruction: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

The period immediately following the Civil War (1865 -1877) is known as Reconstruction. Its promising name belies what turned out to be the greatest missed opportunity in American history. Where did we go wrong? And who was responsible? Renowned American history professor Allen Guelzo has the surprising answers in this eye-opening video. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
05:2709/09/2019
AJ+ Is Al Jazeera

AJ+ Is Al Jazeera

There’s a social media site whose glitzy videos populate your newsfeed. Its content overflows with typical leftist tropes. No, it’s not CNN or MSNBC. You should know what it is and the nefarious people backing it. Raheem Kassam, author of No Go Zones, explains why, when you come across these videos, you should swipe left. Donate today to PragerU! http://l.prageru.com/2eB2p0h Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
04:3202/09/2019