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Faith, freedom, and civilization in argument.
Real Talk with Marissa Streit gives long-form space to arguments about America, religion, education, and global power. The conversations are earnest and values-driven, with guests often connecting current political conflict to older moral, biblical, and historical frames.
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Real Talk with Marissa Streit is a guest-led interview show about politics, culture, religion, education, and the future of free societies. Its center of gravity is clear. America is treated not merely as a political system, but as a moral inheritance shaped by biblical religion, civic duty, and a long argument over liberty. Episodes often begin with a pointed question. From there, guests are given space to build a broad case, moving from personal experience to history, then from history to a warning about the present. Bill Federer frames the American founding through colonial charters, faith, and the idea that the people are sovereign. Rabbi Soloveichik connects antisemitism, anti-Americanism, the Ten Commandments, and the cultural memory needed to sustain freedom. Ryan Walters speaks about schools, unions, standards, and what he sees as ideological capture in education. Dennis Prager links Passover, Easter, the Liberty Bell, and the Judeo-Christian language of liberty. Mayer Mizrachi’s Panama story brings the show into censorship, jail, social media, and political comeback. Robby Starbuck uses Cuba, communism, artificial intelligence, and American strength to argue that weakness has global consequences. Jan Jekielek brings China, Iran, Venezuela, and the CCP into the same strategic frame. Father Sirico connects Catholic teaching, economics, socialism, Marxism, and human nature. The show is not built for quick headline scanning. It is slower, more declarative, and more interested in conviction than ambiguity. The recurring structure is a sympathetic question, a long answer, and a return to the larger stakes: faith, freedom, children, civilization, and whether institutions still know what they are meant to protect.
Made for: For listeners who want politics and world affairs interpreted through religious inheritance, American founding ideals, education battles, and anti-communist arguments. It especially suits audiences comfortable with explicit moral framing and strongly held positions.
What sets it apart: The show stands apart through its sustained, guest-forward structure: interviews are less rapid debate than extended explanation. Current events are repeatedly tied back to biblical tradition, Western civilization, schools, communism, censorship, and national survival.
Join PragerU CEO Marissa Streit as she interviews some of the most significant thought leaders and influential figures from around the world.
Based on 5 episodes we listened to · August 2026
Long-form conservative political interviews organized around America, religion, media, Israel, and moral argument.
Real Talk with Marissa Streit | PragerU belongs in News & Politics as a conservative interview show built around long conversations on American founding arguments, religion in public life, media distrust, antisemitism, Israel, and moral formation.
The Ten Commandments become a political compass when you want conviction without hedging.
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A direct case that America's freedom rests on religious and civic inheritance.
Bill Federer and Marissa Streit argue for an America shaped by religious and civic inheritance, moving from colonial charters and early state constitutions to the founders' view that liberty depends on a moral and religious people.
A forceful argument that Jew hatred and anti-Americanism are being linked in the present moment.
The discussion links a rise in Jew hatred with hostility toward the United States, moving across the left, the woke right, Churchill, World War II memory, and the public place of the Ten Commandments.
A values-first discussion of God, Sabbath, and moral order, with more room for affirmation than challenge.
Dennis Prager frames the discussion around a single core idea: God, moral order, and the Sabbath sit at the center of his book and worldview. Marissa Streit gives him room to lay that out in his own rhythm, so the exchange moves through anecdote, repetition, and extended…
A conservative conversation about journalism, Heritage, and speaking under pressure.
Rob Bluey treats journalism as a trust problem and points to advocacy minded training and liberal campuses as part of the damage. He folds that into a larger explanation for the rise of conservative media organizations, which gives the conversation a clear point of view rather…
A direct faith-and-politics segment about courage, consistency, and standing firm under pressure.
Brandon Tatum keeps the segment anchored in scripture, consistency, and courage, treating faith as the clearest measure of what holds up and what does not. From there, he widens the frame to Israel and antisemitism, then sets that against BLM and attacks on law enforcement.
The host opens by asking whether America is a Judeo-Christian nation.
The host speaks with a rabbi about the link he sees between antisemitism and anti-American sentiment.
Former Oklahoma Superintendent of Education Ryan Walters discusses how political agendas and teachers unions are intentionally undermining education standards and influencing students' beliefs.
Dennis Prager discusses the significance of Passover and Easter as quintessential Judeo-Christian holidays, emphasizing their shared value of liberty as symbolized by the Liberty Bell.
The episode features an interview with Mayor Mayer Mizrachi of Panama City, who shares his story of being jailed by the government for political reasons and how he overcame censorship through social media to win election with a grassroots campaign focused on economic freedom.
Marissa Streit interviews influential figures on political and global issues, with a focus on conservative perspectives.
Marissa Streit interviews Janice Trey about US-China relations and geopolitical instability.
Marissa Streit interviews Father Sirico about his journey from leftist activism to conservative Catholicism and economics.
Marissa Streit interviews Dennis Prager about his bestselling book on God, good, and evil, discussing its success and humorous competition with other top sellers.
Marissa Streit interviews Molly Hemingway about censorship, big tech, and the importance of family as a bulwark against authoritarianism.
Marissa Streit interviews Jeremy about his 10-month break from public life and the rise of political Christianity in America.
Marissa Streit opens by celebrating Dennis Prager's new book and the fact that he finished it while recovering in the hospital.
Marissa Streit interviews Pastor John Hagee about Christians United for Israel and the fight against anti-Semitism.
Marissa Streit sits down with Rob Bluey to discuss the state of journalism and the pressure now hanging over public speech.
Marissa Streit interviews Scott, founder of Early Vote Action, about the importance of voter registration and grassroots political engagement.
Marissa Streit interviews thought leaders on conservative perspectives regarding Western civilization, victimhood, and cultural decline.
Marissa Streit talks with Brandon Tatum about moral discipline, public courage, and why he says he has to speak up when he sees wrongdoing.
This episode features an interview with self-made billionaire Michael Milken discussing how to democratize wealth, the state of the American Dream, and the impact of his work in capital markets and education.
Marissa Streit interviews Eric Metaxas about faith, hope, and the death of Charlie Kirk, discussing the difference between dead religion and real faith.
Marissa Streit interviews Dr.
This episode features an interview with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán discussing Hungary's relationship with the EU, focusing on immigration policies and perceived threats.
Marissa Streit interviews thought leaders on political and social issues from a conservative perspective.
Marissa Streit interviews doctors about the controversy over gender-affirming care for children, framing it as a political and parental rights issue.
Marissa Streit interviews Mackenzie about Alpha School, where students learn twice as fast in two hours a day using AI, and discusses the positive future of education.
This episode features Corey DeAngelis and Jessica Tapia discussing why they believe teachers unions must be dismantled due to their political agendas and ideological control over education.
Marissa Streit interviews Zev about archaeological discoveries in the City of David that confirm the biblical history of Jerusalem and Jewish presence.
Balázs Orbán discusses Hungary's approach to stopping illegal immigration and defends its policies against Western criticism, emphasizing Christian values and sovereignty.
Marissa Streit interviews the son of Hamas founder about the early years of the organization.
Marissa Streit interviews Tyler about the SPLC's controversial hate map targeting conservative organizations like PragerU and Turning Point USA.
Marissa Streit interviews Dr.
Marissa Streit interviews Alex Epstein about fossil fuels, environmentalism, and the anti-human philosophy in modern climate advocacy.
Marissa Streit interviews former KGB spy Jack Barsky about his recruitment, training, and views on Putin and Russia.