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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, 20261h 7min
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, 20261h 14min
Number 3: How Turkey Is Using Middle East Instability to Become a Regional Power | John Spencer
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. 00:00 John Spencer on Urban Warfare00:31 John’s 25 Years in the U.S. Military03:46 What Makes Urban Warfare Different?06:09 What Makes Someone a Military Expert?08:45 Cities, Civilians, and the Laws of War12:07 Proportionality and Civilian Harm in Urban Combat17:45 When Terrorists Use Western Values Against Us23:23 Nagorno-Karabakh and the Battle of Shusha29:39 Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Rising Regional Powers34:07 Ukraine, Kyiv, and the Mini-Manual for Urban Defense39:45 Drones, Delta, and the Future of Warfare47:48 Why America Gets Involved in Foreign Wars53:20 What the Media Missed About India and Pakistan57:32 Syria After Assad, Turkey, Israel, and the Kurds01:11:05 Can America Defend Its Cities? 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 Follow John Spencer on social: Twitter: https://x.com/SpencerGuard Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spencerguard/ LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnwspencer2018/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@johnspencerwarscholar TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@johnspencerurbanwarfare Website: www.johnspenceronline.com Podcast: The Urban Warfare Project Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/urban-warfare-project/id1490714950 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
September 16, 20261h 19min
Number 4: 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, 202650min
Number 5: U.S. Counterterrorism Strategy: Sebastian Gorka Explains the Trump Administration's Approach
Trump Counterterrorism Chief Sebastian Gorka joins this NEW Real Talk episode to discuss the threats facing America at home and abroad, from jihadists and cartels to communism and left-wing political violence. We also tackle the rise of socialism among young Americans, the decline of free speech in the UK, and why the Trump administration's clear-eyed understanding of radical Islam and political Islam sets it apart from every administration before it. 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
June 24, 20261h 1min