5-Minute Videos | PragerU

5-Minute Videos | PragerU

Author: PragerU Language: English Episodes: 100
You might recognize those concise, compelling videos that first made 5-Minute Videos | PragerU so widely discussed. This audio podcast brings that same format directly to your ears, transforming those focused visual segments into a portable listening experience. Each episode draws from a deep library of thought, distilling complex topics about history, economics, and American principles into clear, five-minute segments. The approach is built on a foundation that emphasizes Judeo-Christian values, liberty, and the merits of limited government and economic freedom. By tuning in, you’ll encounter perspectives from various thinkers and educators, all presented with the aim of providing what the creators consider reliable and truthful information. It’s designed for anyone seeking to fill a short commute or a spare moment with content that challenges conventional narratives across politics, business, and personal development. The podcast serves as an audio companion to PragerU’s flagship series, offering an efficient way to engage with ideas that spark conversation and reflection, all structured within that distinctive, brief timeframe that demands your full attention for just a few minutes at a time.
Episodes
Colonial America: Jamestown vs. Plymouth | Thomas Kidd [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:19
One was founded on profit. The other on faith. Jamestown and Plymouth shaped two powerful forces in American life: commerce and religion. Thomas Kidd, author of American History Volumes 1 and 2, tells the story of the co…
Joe Biden: Decline and Fall | Tevi Troy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:16
Joseph Biden spent his career chasing one goal: the presidency. After decades of political frustration, he finally became the 46th president of the United States. What happened next is one of American history’s tragic ir…
Donald Trump: The MAGA President | Niall Ferguson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:16
There are two contemporary narratives of the Trump era. According to one, the 45th and 47th president of the United States, Donald J. Trump, is a right-wing autocrat who aspires to end the American republic. According to…
Do Women Belong in Combat? | Michelle Thibeau [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:05
Michelle Thibeau served in the U.S. Army Special Operations Command in Afghanistan. As a woman and a soldier, she knows that there are many roles in the armed forces that women can and should fill. Is combat one of them?…
Barack Obama: “Hope and Change” |  Carol Swain [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:39
Even Barack Obama’s political opponents appreciated the significance of his election. The charismatic new president would take America into a post-racial future. But is that what happened? Renowned political scientist, C…
Barack Obama: Transforming America | Carol Swain [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:36
Barack Obama promised to fundamentally transform America. Over two terms in office, he did just that—on race, healthcare, and foreign policy. But was it change for the better? Carol Swain examines the impact of the 44th…
What “Free Palestine” Really Means | Larry Elder [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:33
On October 7, 2023, Hamas terrorists brutally attacked Israel, murdering over 1,200 civilians and taking 251 hostages. The world’s response? Mass rallies—in support of the attackers. Larry Elder explains why this moment…
Miranda v. Arizona: The Right to Remain Silent | John Malcolm [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:31
“You have the right to remain silent…” It’s one of the most famous phrases in American law. But where does it come from? In Miranda v. Arizona (1966), the Supreme Court ruled that police must inform suspects of their rig…
The Truth about Fracking | Linnea Lueken [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:12
Fracking: some call it one of the greatest innovations of the last fifty years. Others insist it’s an environmental disaster. Who is right? Linnea Lueken, research fellow at the Heartland Institute, sets the record strai…
What Does It Mean to Be Free? | Sean McDowell [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:59
What does it mean to be free? When Professor of Philosophy Sean McDowell poses this question to his students, they typically respond: “Freedom means doing whatever you want as long as you don’t hurt anyone.” But is it re…