Historian Raymond Ibrahim says that the Crusades were a response to Jihad and Christian Persecution

Historian Raymond Ibrahim says that the Crusades were a response to Jihad and Christian Persecution

Historian Raymond Ibrahim joins this NEW episode of Real Talk to discuss the history of jihad and the erasure of the Christian roots of the Middle East. Ibrahim argues that many modern narratives about Islamic conquest, the Crusades, and “peaceful coexistence” ignore primary historical sources. We also discuss modern atrocities, including the Islamic slaughter of Christians in Nigeria, the Muslim Brotherhood, Europe’s immigration crisis, and why he believes the West must stop viewing Islam through a naïve framework. 00:00 - Islam Historian Raymond Ibrahim on Islam, History, and the West 01:13 - Who Are the Coptic Christians? 03:28 - How Islam Conquered Much of the Christian World 07:27 - What Modern Historians Get Wrong About Islamic Conquest 13:40 - Is Jihad a Reaction to the West or Part of Islamic Doctrine? 19:22 - What Is the Muslim Brotherhood? 30:34 - Were the Crusades a Response to Islamic Jihad? 39:17 - Is Europe Facing an Invasion or an Invitation? 46:38 - Is Islam Compatible with the West? 58:19 - The Christian Genocide in Nigeria the Media Ignores Follow Marissa on social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marissastreitofficial/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/marissastreit/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marissastreit LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/ PragerU: https://www.prageru.com/shows/real-talk/ PragerU Español: https://www.youtube.com/@esPragerU Listen to Real Talk with Marissa Streit on Spotify and Apple Podcasts New episodes drop every Wednesday! Spotify: https://l.prageru.com/407PQ51 Apple Podcasts: https://l.prageru.com/4u4hX2B Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Inside America’s Russia Vs. Ukraine Strategy | Gen. Kellogg & Meaghan Mobbs

General Keith Kellogg and Meaghan Mobbs join this NEW Real Talk episode to discuss America’s strategy in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. General Kellogg has been at the forefront of the Trump administration’s negotiations with Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Meaghan Mobbs served as a U.S. Army paratrooper and volunteered in Ukraine during the ongoing war. Together, they offer a firsthand perspective from the front lines of the conflict and the negotiations that remain unresolved. 00:00 General Keith Kellogg and Meaghan Mobbs on America’s Role in the World 00:54 Is America Still a Force for Good? 02:44 How 9/11 Inspired Meaghan Mobbs to Serve 05:16 Why America’s Military Sacrifice Must Be Taught 08:07 Should Young Americans Visit Normandy? 10:11 What It Was Like Advising President Trump on Russia and Ukraine 14:03 What Does Putin Really Want? 17:30 Did NATO Provoke Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine? 21:09 Why Should America Care About Ukraine? 25:52 America First, Moral Clarity, and Military Sacrifice 28:33 Did Zelensky Steal U.S. Aid? 30:58 Are Russia and China Psyoping Americans? 34:36 Why Are Some Americans Repeating Pro-Russia Narratives? 39:17 What Did Biden and Trump Get Right and Wrong on Ukraine? 41:34 How Trump Negotiates with Dictators 44:12 Why America Needs Long-Term Courage in War 45:32 Does Congress Lack the Courage to Lead? Follow Marissa on social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marissastreitofficial/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/marissastreit/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marissastreit LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/ PragerU: https://www.prageru.com/shows/real-talk/ PragerU Español: https://www.youtube.com/@esPragerU Listen to Real Talk with Marissa Streit on Spotify and Apple Podcasts New episodes drop every Wednesday! Spotify: https://l.prageru.com/407PQ51 Apple Podcasts: https://l.prageru.com/4u4hX2B Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

U.S. Counterterrorism Strategy: Sebastian Gorka Explains the Trump Administration's Approach

Trump Counterterrorism Chief Sebastian Gorka joins this NEW Real Talk episode to discuss the threats facing America at home and abroad, from jihadists and cartels to communism and left-wing political violence. We also tackle the rise of socialism among young Americans, the decline of free speech in the UK, and why the Trump administration's clear-eyed understanding of radical Islam and political Islam sets it apart from every administration before it. Join PragerU CEO Marissa Streit as she interviews some of the most significant thought leaders and influential figures from around the world. 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. Follow Marissa on social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marissastreitofficial/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/marissastreit/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marissastreit LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/ PragerU: https://www.prageru.com/shows/real-talk/ PragerU Español: https://www.youtube.com/@esPragerU Listen to Real Talk with Marissa Streit on Spotify and Apple Podcasts New episodes drop every Wednesday! Spotify: https://l.prageru.com/407PQ51 Apple Podcasts: https://l.prageru.com/4u4hX2B Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Panama City Mayor on Why Panama chooses America over China

Panama City Mayor Mayer Mizrachi joins this NEW Episode of Real Talk to explain why Panama matters far more to America than most people realize. We discuss the history of the Panama Canal, America’s role in Panama’s independence, and the rise of Chinese influence across Latin America. President Trump’s focus on the canal signaled that America was finally paying attention to this important small country because of its strategic location. Mayor Mizrachi also shares his remarkable personal story of surviving illness, political persecution, and six months in a Colombian maximum-security prison before becoming the mayor of Panama City. 00:00 Why Panama Matters to America 00:59 The U.S., Colombia, and the Birth of Panama 03:57 Is American Intervention Always Bad? 08:06 Why Trump Focused on the Panama Canal 10:35 China’s Growing Influence in Latin America 13:28 Who Controls the Ports Around the Canal? 17:20 The Panama Canal, Trade Routes, and Global Power 29:35 How Mayer Mizrachi Became Panama City’s Anti-Politician Mayor 37:12 From Political Prisoner to Mayor of Panama City 1:06:13 Why America First Cannot Mean America Alone Follow Marissa on social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marissastreitofficial/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/marissastreit/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marissastreit LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/ PragerU: https://www.prageru.com/shows/real-talk/ PragerU Español: https://www.youtube.com/@esPragerU Listen to Real Talk with Marissa Streit on Spotify and Apple Podcasts New episodes drop every Wednesday! Spotify: https://l.prageru.com/407PQ51 Apple Podcasts: https://l.prageru.com/4u4hX2B Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Homeopathy: Natural Medicine or Placebo?

Homeopathy has been used for over 200 years, but many doctors still dismiss it as pseudoscience. So what exactly is it, and why do millions of people around the world still use it? Certified homeopath Barbara Lowry joins this NEW episode of Real Talk to explain the principles behind homeopathy, why it differs from naturopathy and herbal medicine, and why she believes the body can often heal itself when properly supported. We discuss the controversy surrounding alternative medicine, the connection between physical and emotional health, and whether modern medicine has become too quick to dismiss treatments it doesn't fully understand. 00:00 – Why Talk About Homeopathy? 01:52 – What Is Homeopathy? 06:08 – Is Homeopathy Just a Placebo? 07:36 – Why Was Homeopathy Pushed Out of Medicine? 10:35 – How Homeopathic Remedies Are Chosen 14:23 – When Should You See a Doctor Instead? 18:01 – Belladonna, Silica & Common Remedies Explained 23:00 – The Origins of Homeopathy 26:02 – Chronic Illness and Constitutional Healing 30:24 – The Mind-Body Connection 33:28 – Acute vs. Chronic Conditions 38:22 – Why Homeopathy Treats the Person, Not the Symptom 41:20 – Homeopathy and Mental Health 43:27 – What Modern Medicine Can Learn from Homeopathy 44:12 – New Scientific Discoveries and Holistic Health 49:27 – Can AI Help Homeopathy? 53:14 – Is Homeopathy Dangerous? 57:30 – Why Homeopathy Studies Are So Controversial 58:43 – The One Remedy Everyone Should Know 1:00:25 – Final Thoughts on Healing and Health Follow Marissa on social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marissastreitofficial/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/marissastreit/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marissastreit LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/ PragerU: https://www.prageru.com/shows/real-talk/ PragerU Español: https://www.youtube.com/@esPragerU Listen to Real Talk with Marissa Streit on Spotify and Apple Podcasts New episodes drop every Wednesday! Spotify: https://l.prageru.com/407PQ51 Apple Podcasts: https://l.prageru.com/4u4hX2B Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]