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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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The Hall of Evil: Joseph Stalin
Feb 10, 202500:06:22Tap to summarize"One death is a tragedy. A million is a statistic." That line perfectly captures Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin’s nihilistic worldview. Millions suffered under his rule—through forced labor, purges, and starvation. Paul Kengor reveals the truth about one of the 20th century’s most ruthless individuals.This video was made possible through a generous donation from the Robert W. Plaster Foundation, part of the Robert W. Plaster Foundation Playlist: Free Enterprise Will Set You Free, which educates Americans on the virtues of our nation's founding principles and the consequences of straying from them.This video is part of a 6-part series. Click here to watch the entire Hall of Evil series: https://l.prageru.com/4hOlhbe 📲 Watch our content ad-free on our app: https://prageru.onelink.me/3bas/vgyxvm79Follow PragerU on social media:InstagramXYoutube Facebook Rumble Follow Dr. Paul Kengor:Instagram: Faith and Freedom, The American Spectator X: Dr. Paul Kengor, The American SpectatorFacebook: The American Spectator, Faith and Freedom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Hall of Evil: Vladimir Lenin
Feb 4, 202500:06:30Tap to summarizeThe 1917 Russian Revolution changed the course of the 20th century. At its head stood Vladimir Lenin, a man who used terror and mass murder to realize his Marxist vision of a utopian society. How did he and a small band of communists overthrow an empire and create the first totalitarian state? Paul Kengor explains.This video was made possible through a generous donation from the Robert W. Plaster Foundation, part of the Robert W. Plaster Foundation Playlist: Free Enterprise Will Set You Free, which educates Americans on the virtues of our nation's founding principles and the consequences of straying from them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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...It Must Be Climate Change!
Jan 20, 202500:06:27Tap to summarizeWhat do hurricanes, wildfires, floods, extreme cold, extreme heat, and even airplane turbulence have in common? According to environmental activists, they’re all caused by—you guessed it—climate change. But are they right? Matthew Wielicki, Earth scientist and author of the Irrational Fear Substack, sets the record straight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Torah Part IV: Let My People Go
Jan 13, 202500:06:33Tap to summarizeGod performed many wonders to reveal His power to Moses, Pharaoh, and the Israelites—from the Ten Plagues to the parting of the Red Sea and to the giving of the Ten Commandments. So, why did the “Children of Israel” so readily reject God’s authority? Dennis Prager, author of The Rational Bible, delves into this profound section of the Torah, uncovering timeless lessons that still resonate in our lives today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Girling the Boy Scouts
Jan 6, 202500:06:37Tap to summarizeMen—and the boys who aspire to become men—are in a sorry state. If only there were an organization to encourage boys to strive for goodness, self-mastery, and excellence! Of course, such an institution already exists—or at least it did. What happened to it? Heather Mac Donald of the Manhattan Institute has the answer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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George H. W. Bush: Read My Lips
Dec 30, 202400:06:15Tap to summarizeOn the heels of a military victory in Iraq, a successful conclusion of the Cold War, and an 89% approval rating, President George H. W. Bush should have sailed effortlessly into a second term. But it didn’t work out that way. What happened? Presidential historian Tevi Troy explains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Can We Tax Our Way to Equality?
Dec 16, 202400:06:05Tap to summarizeIs income inequality our biggest social problem? If we take more from the rich and give more to the poor, can we solve it? Joshua Rauh, professor of finance at Stanford and Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, addresses these questions in this challenging video.This video was made possible by a generous gift from The Peter & Judy Copses Foundation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Gerald Ford: Healing a Divided Country | Hugh Hewitt
Oct 28, 2024Tap to summarizeAfter President Richard Nixon resigned amid the Watergate scandal, America was divided, demoralized, and desperate for healing. Could Gerald Ford unite the nation? In this PragerU 5-Minute Video, political commentator Hugh Hewitt examines Ford’s unexpected rise to the presidency, his efforts to restore public trust, and the legacy of his controversial pardon of Nixon. Discover how Ford’s leadership shaped a critical moment in American history and what it teaches us about political courage, national reconciliation, and presidential character. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Government: Too Big to Fix? | Joshua Rauh
Oct 14, 2024Tap to summarizeFor over 50 years, the U.S. government has massively expanded spending on education, healthcare, and welfare—promising to improve American lives. But has this surge in government funding actually made Americans smarter, healthier, or more prosperous? In this PragerU 5-Minute Video, Stanford finance professor and Hoover Institution Senior Fellow Joshua Rauh breaks down why more government spending often leads to inefficiency, waste, and dependency. Discover the unintended consequences of big government and why real solutions come from freedom, accountability, and market-driven reform. This video was made possible by a generous gift from The Peter & Judy Copses Foundation. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Brazil: A Cautionary Tale
Jun 3, 2024Tap to summarizeA few short years ago, Brazil was a vibrant democracy. Today, following a highly disputed election, it looks much different. Paulo Figueiredo, popular Brazilian media commentator, sees some disturbing parallels between his home country and America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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