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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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Apr 8, 2019 • 6min
Why Has The West Been So Successful?
The Western world has produced some of the most prosperous and most free civilizations on earth. What makes the West exceptional? Ben Shapiro, editor-in-chief of the Daily Wire and author of “The Right Side of History,” explains that the twin pillars of revelation and reason — emanating from ancient Jerusalem and Athens — form the bedrock for Western civilization's unprecedented success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 1, 2019 • 5min
The Chicago Fire: America at Its Best
The most famous fire in American history happened in Chicago on October 8, 1871. But it’s not the fire that was so remarkable; it’s what happened afterwards. Lee Habeeb, host of the nationally syndicated radio show “Our American Stories,” explains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 25, 2019 • 6min
The Left Ruins Everything
From the Boy Scouts to literature, from the arts to universities: the left ruins everything it touches. Dennis Prager explains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 18, 2019 • 5min
DivestU
It’s no longer a secret that many college campuses today are nothing more than leftist indoctrination camps. But what can we do about it? Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, offers a simple and effective solution. This video was made possible by a generous grant from Colorado Christian University. Learn more at https://www.PragerU.com/CCU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 11, 2019 • 5min
Sex Matters
Are the differences between men and women biological or socially constructed? What do women want from a relationship? What do men want? Are they the same? Or are they much different? Sean McDowell, Associate Professor of Theology and Philosophy at Biola University sorts it all out in this eye-opening video. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 4, 2019 • 5min
Capitalism vs. Socialism
Decades after capitalism seemed to have triumphed over socialism, politicians are once again arguing about the merits and drawbacks of these opposing economic systems. Why are we still having this debate? Andy Puzder, former CEO of the parent company of Hardee's and Carl's Jr., explains the misconceptions that keep the debate alive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 25, 2019 • 5min
Is Harvard Racist?
Harvard University’s admissions policy is proof that one can remember negative history, write about it in great and vivid detail, and still be doomed to repeat it. In the name of “affirmative action” and “diversity,” Harvard is doing to Asian-American applicants exactly what it once did to Jewish applicants: discriminate. Lee Cheng explains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 18, 2019 • 5min
What Made George Washington Great?
There would have never been a United States of America without George Washington. John Rhodehamel, author of "George Washington: The Wonder of the Age," details how Washington successfully guided the budding nation through war and nurtured her in peace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 11, 2019 • 5min
America Wants Legal Immigrants
Virtually everyone knows America has a big illegal immigration problem. But we also have a legal immigration problem: Current U.S. immigration policy is not serving the best interests of America. Is there a way to protect American citizens and still welcome newcomers to our shores? Reihan Salam offers an insightful solution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 4, 2019 • 4min
Why You Can't Argue With A Leftist
When two people share the same goals, they can disagree – even strongly disagree – and still have a productive discussion about how to reach those shared objectives. As comedian and author Owen Benjamin explains, the problem with America today is we no longer share the same goals, and that’s tearing us apart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
