Is Foreign Aid to Africa Keeping Africans in Poverty? with Magatte Wade
What is to blame for poverty and lack of development in Africa? While colonialism, slavery, or racism are common theories, none of these reasons address the cause of continued poverty.
African entrepreneur and activist Magatte Wade joins Marissa Streit to discuss why foreign aid has failed Africa, how climate activism is keeping African nations impoverished, and why economic freedom, not dependency, is the only path to prosperity.
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Will Erika Donalds and Dr. Pano Kanelos Set a New Standard for American Education?
Can America’s failing education system be fixed—or do we need to start from scratch? PragerU CEO Marissa Streit is joined by two of the boldest education reformers in America: Erika Donalds, founder of OptimaEd, and Dr. Pano Kanelos, founding president of the University of Austin.
Together, they discuss the roots of the education crisis—from the monopoly of government-run K-12 schools to the decline of critical thinking in universities. Hear how they're building the future of education with school choice, classical education, and entrepreneurial innovation.
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0:00 – Why Erica Donalds and Dr. Pano Kanelos Entered the Fight for Education
3:32 – Erica’s Story and Launching OptimaEd’s Virtual Reality School
6:15 – Founding the University of Austin to Restore Higher Education
10:23 – What Classical Education Is and Why It Matters Today
15:56 – How Ideological Forces Took Over Schools and Universities
23:18 – Why Reforming From Within Didn’t Work: Erica’s Shift to School Choice
25:15 – Preparing Students for an AI-Powered, Ever-Changing Future
29:30 – The Hidden Barriers to Starting New Schools and Universities
34:21 – What Are ESAs and How They Empower Parents
42:02 – The Case for Dismantling the Department of Education
48:14 – New Ideas and Entrepreneurs Driving the Future of Education
53:13 – What Should Parents Look For in a School Today?
57:51 – Breaking the Ivy League Myth and Building a New Elite
1:02:30 – Teaching Resilience and Final Advice for Parents
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Celebrity Chef Andrew Gruel Explains Where America's Food Actually Comes From
Celebrity chef and restaurateur Andrew Gruel joins PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to expose the truth about who really controls the food on your plate. From mislabeled “wild caught” seafood to foreign-run processing plants, Andrew shines a light on the powerful “food mafia” influencing America’s food system. Find out what’s really happening to your local catch—and what you can do about it.
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The January 6 Stories the Media Doesn’t Want You to Hear
Do we actually know what really happened on January 6th? Hear firsthand accounts from John Strand and Brandon Straka—two men who were arrested, jailed, and nearly financially ruined for their presence at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. They sit down with PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to share why they went to D.C., what they witnessed, and how that day changed their lives forever.
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Hugh Hewitt Unpacks Trump’s Nearly 100-Day Sprint
Nearly 100 days have passed since President Donald Trump returned to the White House. Constitutional scholar, lawyer, and former Reagan administration official Hugh Hewitt joins PragerU CEO Marissa Streit for an in-depth discussion on Trump’s return. Together, they explore Trump’s plan for tariffs, whether DOGE will bring lasting change to the government, and how activist judges may cripple the President’s agenda.
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