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Is artificial intelligence coming for your job, or could it make Americans more prosperous than ever? Venture capitalist David Blumberg joins this new episode of Real Talk to explain why he's so optimistic about the AI revolution, the expansion of data centers, and America's economic future. From AI agents transforming the workplace to breakthroughs in healthcare, David argues that technological innovation will create new opportunities, even as traditional jobs change. He discusses America's technological race with China and addresses concerns about data centers, including their energy consumption, water usage, environmental impact, and effects on local communities. David and Marissa also explore how parents can raise children who embrace technology without abandoning hard work and critical thinking.

00:00 Meet David Blumberg: Investor, Entrepreneur, and Philanthropist

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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Are America and Israel fighting parallel battles to preserve their existential and moral foundations? Israeli writer and commentator Liel Leibovitz joins PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to discuss the political and spiritual divisions shaping both nations. From Benjamin Netanyahu and Israel's controversial judicial reforms to the aftermath of October 7 and the future of Zionism, Leibovitz explains why Israel is confronting a fundamental question about its identity: Should it be a secular state for Jews or a Jewish state rooted in biblical principles? He also explores how the Hebrew Bible influenced America's Founding Fathers, why both nations must renew their commitment to their moral foundations, and what happens when societies lose sight of the values that unite them.

00:00 Liel Leibovitz's Unusual Family History

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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Should Christians stay out of politics, or does faith demand civic responsibility? Pastor Rob McCoy, former mayor of Thousand Oaks, California, and co-founder of TPUSA Faith, joins PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to discuss the erosion of Judeo-Christian values and what it will take to preserve Western civilization. From his friendship with Charlie Kirk and the Ten Commandments' influence on America's founding principles to political apathy, religious freedom in South Korea, and the rise of antisemitism, McCoy explains why he believes the church must reclaim its role as society's moral conscience. With the midterms approaching, are Christians doing enough to defend the principles that made America free?

Chapters: 

00:00 Introduction: Pastor Rob McCoy

01:25 How Rob McCoy Became Charlie Kirk's Pastor

05:26 Remembering Charlie Kirk's Character and Legacy

09:37 Betrayal, Conspiracies, and the Modern Salem Witch Trials

13:19 The Ten Commandments and Western Civilization

14:08 Why Revival and Awakening Are Not the Same

19:48 Should Churches Stay Out of Politics?

26:40 The Mission Behind TPUSA Faith

30:11 Why Pastors Stayed Silent During COVID

33:09 Faith, Voting, and Civic Responsibility

38:12 Charlie Kirk's Final Trip to South Korea

47:49 Why Pastor McCoy Continues to Stand with Israel

53:14 The Rise of Antisemitism on the Right

1:04:11 A Message to Young Americans

1:10:57 A Closing Prayer for America

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California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton joins this new episode of Real Talk to discuss the challenges facing the Golden State. From California’s high cost of living, taxes, and business regulations to homelessness, government spending, and the influence of special interests, Hilton explains why he believes state policies have contributed to California’s problems. He also reflects on his family’s escape from communism, his love for California, and the role of leadership and personal responsibility in public service.

00:00 - Introduction and California’s Political Leadership

01:08 - California’s Economy, Taxes, and Cost of Living

03:25 - Why California Matters to America

05:46 - Can California’s Problems Be Fixed?

08:56 - Business Regulations, Lawsuits, and PAGA

13:45 - California’s Homelessness Crisis

15:34 - Housing First and Harm Reduction Policies

19:29 - Where Did the Homelessness Money Go?

23:46 - Hilton’s Political Philosophy and Family Background

25:45 - California Policy Proposals and State Income Taxes

27:53 - The “Just Try It” Campaign Ad

31:31 - What Virtues Should Political Leaders Possess?

35:12 - Special Interests and Government Accountability

38:01 - California’s Future

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Author and filmmaker Dinesh D'Souza joins this new episode of Real Talk to explore the biggest archaeological discoveries that he argues are increasingly corroborating the people, places, and historical details described in the Bible. From evidence associated with the high priest Caiaphas to the Pool of Siloam and the Tel Dan Stele's reference to the “House of David,” Dinesh explains why he believes the cumulative archaeological record presents a growing challenge to skeptics of the Bible's historicity. He also reflects on what he sees as the deeper significance of so many biblical discoveries emerging now, why the Bible remains foundational to Western civilization and why, in his words, “the stones are crying out.”

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Dr. Peter McCullough joins this new episode of Real Talk for or a wide-ranging conversation about vaccines, autism, COVID-19, medical trust, and how parents can seek additional perspectives before making major health decisions for their children.

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Peptides, supplements, GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, NAD, IV drips, and “longevity stacks” are everywhere. But how much do people really know about what they are putting into their bodies? Dr. Jared Ament and Dr. Jon Kanevsky join this new episode of Real Talk to explain the potential benefits of peptides, why so many Americans are experimenting with them, and why the gray-market peptide industry can be risky. They break down FDA approval, third-party testing, China-based sourcing, growth hormone peptides, Ozempic, retatrutide, creatine, NAD, and the role of AI in helping patients research their own health. We also discuss why good medicine requires both curiosity and humility.

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Urban warfare expert John Spencer joins this NEW episode of Real Talk to explain how the wars reshaping the Middle East are creating new opportunities for rising powers like Turkey. Spencer breaks down Turkey’s growing ambitions, Israel’s security concerns, the collapse of Assad’s regime in Syria, and why Syria has become a central battleground for regional power competition. He also explains what modern urban warfare reveals about the conflicts in Ukraine, Nagorno-Karabakh, and Gaza, and why Americans should pay attention to conflicts that may seem far away.

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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.

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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?

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