When Education Turns Into One-Sided Activism with Marissa Streit CEO of PragerU

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Marissa Streit discusses the intersection of education and activism, emphasizing the role of parents in teaching values amidst cultural chaos.

We spreak with Marissa Streit , CEO of P ragerU a bout education, civics, and parenting in a time of cultural chaos. Marissa shares the moment that inspired her to "enlist" through education, explains why activism can show up even in math and literacy, and calls on parents to stop outsourcing values to institutions. Our discussion also explores he crisis facing young women today—marriage, meaning, dignity, and femininity—and why Marissa believes a new "revolution" is needed. Plus: practical ways to use PragerU at home in just 5–20 minutes a day. https://www.prageru.com Timestamps & Key Moments 00:04 — Intro: Who is Marissa Streit & what is PragerU Why parents must play an active role in teaching civics and history. 04:36 — Education as the root of today's cultural crisis Marissa argues education didn't just reflect the problem—it helped create it. 06:28 — A formative moment at Yad Vashem How a visit at age 13 shaped her belief in personal responsibility and moral courage. 08:55 — America under attack—through ideas, not force Why failing to teach civics leaves the country vulnerable. 17:59 — Division vs. unity in schools From "melting pot" to identity fragmentation. 22:32 —…

People in this episode

Guest: Marissa Streit

Topics covered

• education
• activism
• civics
• parenting
• cultural crisis
• young women

Keywords

• PragerU
• values
• civics education
• cultural chaos
• young women crisis

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Products: PragerU

Places: America, Europe

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