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Peptides, supplements, GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, NAD, IV drips, and “longevity stacks” are everywhere. But how much do people really know about what they are putting into their bodies? Dr. Jared Ament and Dr. Jon Kanevsky join this new episode of Real Talk to explain the potential benefits of peptides, why so many Americans are experimenting with them, and why the gray-market peptide industry can be risky. They break down FDA approval, third-party testing, China-based sourcing, growth hormone peptides, Ozempic, retatrutide, creatine, NAD, and the role of AI in helping patients research their own health. We also discuss why good medicine requires both curiosity and humility.

This episode is part of a series of medical interviews. The views expressed by the physicians are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or PragerU. This episode is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.

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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?

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Aaron Prager joins this NEW episode of Real Talk to discuss the crisis facing young men, the rise of figures like Andrew and Tristan Tate, and why fake masculinity often disguises victimhood as personal responsibility. Drawing from his own journey through addiction and recovery, Aaron explains why real growth requires accountability, struggle, faith, ambition, and the refusal to blame others for your problems. We also discuss why young men are drawn to online communities that offer shortcuts and what parents can do to raise sons who are strong, responsible, and hopeful.

00:00 Aaron Prager on Recovery and Responsibility
04:12 Responsibility vs. Accountability
07:10 Growing Up with Dennis Prager’s Values
11:00 How Parents Can Reach Struggling Young Men
15:09 Why Young Men Must Reject Shortcuts
16:46 How Struggle Builds Men
21:07 Why Young Men Need Ambition
22:19 The Attack on Masculinity in Schools
26:28 Why the Manosphere Appeals to Young Men
27:46 The Truth About Andrew and Tristan Tate
42:09 Affordability, Family, and Responsibility
50:20 How Parents Can Raise Strong Young Men

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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

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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.

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Spanish businessman David Hatchwell Altaras and Argentine-American media entrepreneur Pablo Kleinman join this new episode of Real Talk to discuss how tensions between Spain and Morocco, mass immigration, energy dependence, corruption, and anti-Israel politics are reshaping Spain and Europe.

We also discuss the global battle between collectivism and Western civilization, the “red-green alliance” between the radical left and Islamists and China’s growing presence in Latin America. Together, they explain why individual responsibility, Judeo-Christian values, and the defense of the West remain central to the fight against totalitarian ideas.

00:00 Spain, Morocco, and the Battle Over Ceuta and Melilla
03:02 How Immigration Is Used as Political Pressure
09:17 Spain’s Energy Dependence and Regional Weakness
13:01 Spain’s “Frankenstein Coalition”
18:36 Why the Left Labels Its Opponents “Far Right”
22:43 Qatar, Islamism, and the Red-Green Alliance
27:47 Why Latin America Is Turning Against the Left
31:20 Javier Milei and Argentina’s Free-Market Revolution
33:51 What Are the Isaac Accords?
39:41 Why Communists Hate Israel
45:48 Latin America, Israel, and Western Civilization
48:24 The Need for Conservative Spanish-Language Media
52:14 China’s Growing Influence in Latin America
59:48 Is Latin America the West’s New Hope?
01:02:33 Spain, Jewish History, and Judeo-Christian Values

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