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   Number 1: Meet Winsome Earle-Sears: Marine Veteran and Former Virginia Lieutenant Governor

   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: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ 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! Spotify: https://l.prageru.com/407PQ51 Apple Podcasts: https://l.prageru.com/4u4hX2B Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

   August 20, 2026·1h 7min
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   Number 2: Why Conspiracy Theories Are So Addictive | Real Talk with Marissa Streit and Guest Michael Shermer

   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. Follow Marissa on social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

   September 03, 2026·1h 14min
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   Number 3: Could India Be America’s Most Important Ally Against China? | Journalist Lalit Jha

   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: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ 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! Spotify: https://l.prageru.com/407PQ51 Apple Podcasts: https://l.prageru.com/4u4hX2B Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

   August 12, 2026·56min
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   Number 4: Historian Raymond Ibrahim says that the Crusades were a response to Jihad and Christian Persecution

   Historian Raymond Ibrahim joins this NEW episode of Real Talk to discuss the history of jihad and the erasure of the Christian roots of the Middle East. Ibrahim argues that many modern narratives about Islamic conquest, the Crusades, and “peaceful coexistence” ignore primary historical sources. We also discuss modern atrocities, including the Islamic slaughter of Christians in Nigeria, the Muslim Brotherhood, Europe’s immigration crisis, and why he believes the West must stop viewing Islam through a naïve framework. 00:00 - Islam Historian Raymond Ibrahim on Islam, History, and the West 01:13 - Who Are the Coptic Christians? 03:28 - How Islam Conquered Much of the Christian World 07:27 - What Modern Historians Get Wrong About Islamic Conquest 13:40 - Is Jihad a Reaction to the West or Part of Islamic Doctrine? 19:22 - What Is the Muslim Brotherhood? 30:34 - Were the Crusades a Response to Islamic Jihad? 39:17 - Is Europe Facing an Invasion or an Invitation? 46:38 - Is Islam Compatible with the West? 58:19 - The Christian Genocide in Nigeria the Media Ignores Follow Marissa on social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ 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! Spotify: https://l.prageru.com/407PQ51 Apple Podcasts: https://l.prageru.com/4u4hX2B Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

   July 08, 2026·1h 10min
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   Number 5: Inside America’s Russia Vs. Ukraine Strategy | Gen. Kellogg & Meaghan Mobbs

   General Keith Kellogg and Meaghan Mobbs join this NEW Real Talk episode to discuss America’s strategy in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. General Kellogg has been at the forefront of the Trump administration’s negotiations with Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Meaghan Mobbs served as a U.S. Army paratrooper and volunteered in Ukraine during the ongoing war. Together, they offer a firsthand perspective from the front lines of the conflict and the negotiations that remain unresolved. 00:00 General Keith Kellogg and Meaghan Mobbs on America’s Role in the World 00:54 Is America Still a Force for Good? 02:44 How 9/11 Inspired Meaghan Mobbs to Serve 05:16 Why America’s Military Sacrifice Must Be Taught 08:07 Should Young Americans Visit Normandy? 10:11 What It Was Like Advising President Trump on Russia and Ukraine 14:03 What Does Putin Really Want? 17:30 Did NATO Provoke Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine? 21:09 Why Should America Care About Ukraine? 25:52 America First, Moral Clarity, and Military Sacrifice 28:33 Did Zelensky Steal U.S. Aid? 30:58 Are Russia and China Psyoping Americans? 34:36 Why Are Some Americans Repeating Pro-Russia Narratives? 39:17 What Did Biden and Trump Get Right and Wrong on Ukraine? 41:34 How Trump Negotiates with Dictators 44:12 Why America Needs Long-Term Courage in War 45:32 Does Congress Lack the Courage to Lead? Follow Marissa on social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ 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! Spotify: https://l.prageru.com/407PQ51 Apple Podcasts: https://l.prageru.com/4u4hX2B Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

   July 01, 2026·50min
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