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How Well Do You Know the Presidents?

Presidents of the United States have been some of the most powerful men in history, but how much do people really know about them? Aldo travels to Venice Beach to ask everyday Americans if they know more about our presidents… or pop culture icons. Watch PragerU’s American Presidents 5-Minute Video series: https://www.prageru.com/series/american-presidents Sign up to […]

William Henry Harrison: President for 31 Days

Watch PragerU’s American Presidents series: https://l.prageru.com/3IjUsLU William Henry Harrison, the first Whig president, died shortly after taking office. Though he didn’t live long enough to enact his ambitious agenda, it would be a serious mistake to underestimate his contribution to the American story. Richard Lim, host of the This American President podcast, explains why Harrison […]

How To Embrace Your Masculinity

Is masculinity toxic? No! Your teens will learn the value of independence, courage, strength, and respect in this helpful episode all about embracing their masculinity. 💥 Watch more PragerU Kids shows HERE ➡ https://l.prageru.com/3C23S9B 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 PARENTS AND EDUCATORS! Join our community of nearly 30,000 members committed to delivering pro-American education to our children and protecting […]

How Twisting History Has Hurt Young Black Men

Why are some notable black performers and athletes making antisemitic remarks? Is it because of the way black history is taught to them? Pastor Dumisani Washington is an expert on Jewish and black relations. He sits with PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to discuss this sentiment and whether it’s a growing trend. Sign up to receive […]

Martin Van Buren: Political Magician

The first person to fully realize the value of organizing around a political party was the eighth President of the United States, Martin Van Buren. The party he helped to create is still thriving today. Wilfred McClay, professor of history at Hillsdale College and author of Land of Hope, explains how Van Buren shaped America’s […]

The Book Club: The Iliad by Homer with Joshua Katz

What can we learn from ancient Greek poetry? A foundational text of Western Civilization—The Iliad by Homer—is one of the oldest pieces of literature still read by modern audiences. Why? Because we recognize ourselves in its timeless themes of war, love, fate, and free will. Ivy League classicist Joshua Katz joins Michael Knowles to discuss […]

Andrew Jackson: The People’s President

Both revered and reviled in his own time, the seventh President of the United States Andrew Jackson never backed down from a fight. His “my way or the highway” approach made “Old Hickory” as ruthless with his veto pen as with his dueling pistol. Allen Guelzo, Distinguished Research Scholar in the James Madison Program at […]

John Quincy Adams: Dedicated to America

John Quincy Adams, the son of the second President of the United States, became the sixth President of the United States. But the road to that prize was anything but smooth. Jane Hampton Cook, author of American Phoenix, tells how this formidable and intimidating man overcame every obstacle in his path. SUBSCRIBE 👉 https://www.prageru.com/join Script: […]