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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 libe... more

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Latest Episodes

Growing movements on the left and the right says America should give up its place as the world’s lone superpower and share influence with rivals like China. Would this be wise? What would be the consequences of such a global shift? Jeremy Boreing, so... more

After years of dire warnings, the climate panic is quietly fading. World leaders barely mention it, voters rank it near the bottom of their priorities, and even Greta Thunberg has moved on. So what changed? Bjorn Lomborg, Hoover Institution fellow an... more

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Ask what inspired American government, and you’ll hear the usual answers: Greece, Rome, the Enlightenment. The Founders studied them all. But none of them fully explains why America rejected kings altogether. So where did that conviction come from? N... more

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We think of identity politics as a modern idea, something that emerged from academia in recent decades. But it isn't new at all. It's one of the oldest ideas in history: the instinct to divide people by tribe instead of judging them as individuals. A... more

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Bjorn Lomborg
President of the Copenhagen Consensus; visiting fellow at Stanford's Hoover Institution; author of False Alarm
Copenhagen Consensus; Hoover Institution; PragerU
Episode: Where Have All the Climate Alarmists Gone? | 5-Minute Videos | PragerU
Ayaan Hirsi Ali
Senior Fellow at Hoover Institution and Founder of the AHA Foundation, featured as the episode guest
Hoover Institution / Prager University
Episode: Have Courage, Face Reality | 5-Minute Videos | PragerU
Robert Orrison
Author of A Single Blow, The Battles of Lexington and Concord for Prager University
Prager University
Episode: Lexington and Concord: The Shot Heard 'Round the World | 5-Minute Videos | PragerU
Amy Sweaer
Senior Legal Fellow at the Heritage Foundation for Prager University
Heritage Foundation; Prager University
Episode: In Case You Missed It: What Is Birthright Citizenship? | 5-Minute Videos | PragerU

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Eric Metaxas
Host and commentator with multiple episode appearances; associated with historical and educational programming.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 8.1k ratings
  • Misinformation

    There is a lot of (intentional) misinformation in PragerU’s content.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Jenny Brown100
    United States12 days ago
  • What an idiot

    Wielicki is no “professor in exile.” You have to be affiliated with a real university to be a professor. What an ignorant bumpkin.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    nobody, nowhere
    United Statesa month ago
  • Concise

    Excellent

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TomCatWomen
    United States3 months ago
  • Positive review

    Succinct and informative.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CHEESEBURGERSAREDELICIOUS
    United States7 months ago
  • Great

    A must in any school or university.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    justaman19
    United States9 months ago

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Some critique a focus on Israel or partisan framing at times, with calls for broader perspectives.
Listeners praise the show for concise, informative history and bold, opinionated takes.

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Do Tax Cuts Work? | Patrice Onwuka
Q: Do tax cuts work? Are they good for workers, families, and businesses?
The discussion argues that tax cuts do work, providing benefits across different economic groups and increasing government revenue, which counters critics' claims.
Why I Left Utopia | Konstantin Kisin
Q: What does the speaker think about the promises of modern progressives?
He views them as potentially dangerous illusions rooted in ignorance, drawing parallels to historical figures who led their countries into tyranny under the guise of utopia.

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What is 5-Minute Videos about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Five-Minute Videos distills political, historical, and economic ideas into five-minute bursts designed to be persuasive and shareable. Episodes often present a clear, author's viewpoint on Western civilization, liberty, and traditional institutions, framed with concise history lessons, quick arguments, and sponsor mentions. The format favors bold, quotable takes and accessible explanations, making it a compact primer for audiences seeking rapid, opinionated educational content. Noteworthy is the strong emphasis on personal responsibility and Western heritage, with frequent references to founders, national identity, and current policy debates. This combination of brisk delivery, opinionated analysis, and regular host involvement likely appea... more

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