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<p>In the winter of 1776, it looked like the battle for independence was doomed. The British army had chased Washington out of New York. To salvage victory from defeat, the American general had one last play to make. He would attack his enemy on Christmas night. The password was “victory or death.” Historian Mark Maloy tells the desperate and inspiring tale.</p> <p>Want to learn more?</p> <p>Watch ➡️ Road to Liberty: Battle of Trenton: https://l.prageru.com/4eHLObV</p> <p>Watch ➡️ Delaware River Snow Globe: </p> <p>https://l.prageru.com/3OAPaTz </p> 🚚 The Freedom Truck is rolling into town wit...

<p>In this special Earth Day bonus episode from our 5-Minute Videos series, Mark Mills breaks down the hidden downsides of wind and solar energy.</p> <p>Are wind, solar, and batteries the magical solutions to all our energy needs? Or do they come with too high a price? Mark Mills, Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute, analyzes the true cost — both economic and environmental — of so-called green energy.</p> <p>Want more? Sign up now for Climate Change 101 — your ultimate toolkit to shut down every climate crisis argument. ➡️https://l.prageru.com/4uommNt </p> <p>▶️ Watch more episodes of 5-Minute Videos...

<p>It was the “shot heard round the world”, the spark that officially set off the American War for Independence. But on that cold morning, neither the colonial militia nor their redcoat opponents were looking for a fight. So how exactly did an unplanned confrontation become the opening volley of the Revolution? Robert Orrison, author of A Single Blow: The Battles of Lexington and Concord, explains.</p> <p>▶️ Watch more episodes of 5-Minutes Videos at: https://l.prageru.com/4lCX76A</p> <p>Want to learn more?</p> <p>Watch ➡️ Road to Liberty: Battles of Lexington and Concord: https://l.prageru.com/4tX...

<p>Bonus Episode: This is a special preview from a past episode of our 5-Minute Videos show. Continue watching and listening to the best ideas from the best minds, distilled into five focused minutes. Think of it as a masterclass in the time it takes to grab a cup of coffee.</p> <p>Do children born on U.S. soil automatically become American citizens? Many claim the Fourteenth Amendment of the Constitution guarantees that they do. Are they right? Amy Swearer, Senior Legal Fellow at the Heritage Foundation, confronts this question head-on.</p> <p>Do you believe in birthright citizenship...

<p>On August 6th, 1945, the world changed forever when the United States dropped an Atomic Bomb on Hiroshima, Japan. This new and terrible weapon led to the end of WWII and began the nuclear arms race that defined the Cold War. Eighty years later, people still ask if the use of such a destructive force was justified. Andrew Roberts, author of The Storm of War: A New History of the Second World War, answers this critical question.</p> <p><br></p> <p>⭐ Enjoyed this episode? Follow the show, leave a rating, and share it with someone who needs to hear thi...

<p>We’ve been waging a “war” against poverty for half a century. Critics on the left and the right say we’re losing. Are they right? And if they are, what are the reasons? PragerU’s own Xaviaer DuRousseau takes a new approach by returning to first principles: what is poverty, who suffers from it, and why?</p> <p><br></p> <p>👇 Join the conversation — comment below and let us know what you think.</p> <p><br></p> <p>⭐ Enjoyed this episode? Follow the show, leave a rating, and share it with someone who needs to hear this episode!</p> <p><br></p> <p...

<p>Before George Washington crossed the Delaware, before Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence, Patrick Henry lit the spark of rebellion. With nothing but his voice, he thundered the words that rallied a young nation. Eric Metaxas, author of Revolution, tells how Henry helped launch the American experiment—and why his message still echoes today.</p> <p><br></p> <p>⭐ Enjoyed this episode? Follow the show, leave a rating, and share it with someone who needs to hear this conversation!</p> <p><br></p> <p>▶️ Watch more episodes of 5-Minutes Videos on at: https://l.prageru.com/4lCX76A</p> <p><b...

<p>Look at the American Declaration of Independence and what’s the first thing you notice? The answer is probably the signature of John Hancock. But John Hancock’s real legacy isn’t how he signed — it’s what he stood for. Eric Metaxas, author of Revolution, tells the story of the man who put his name — and fortune — on the line for American independence.</p> <p><br></p> <p>⭐ Enjoyed this episode? Follow the show, leave a rating, and share it with someone who needs to hear this conversation!</p> <p><br></p> <p>▶️ Watch more episodes of 5-Minutes Videos on at: https...

<p>The British held Boston. Washington needed cannons. Enter 25-year-old Henry Knox—a former bookseller who set out on an impossible winter mission to haul 60 tons of artillery 300 miles through snow, ice, and mountains. Eric Metaxas, author of Revolution, tells the remarkable story of the man who became George Washington’s chief of artillery.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu</p> <p><br></p> <p>Follow PragerU on social media:</p> <p>YouTube</p> <p>Instagram</p> <p>X/Twitter</p> <p>Facebook</p> <p>Rumble</p> <p><br><...

<p>Dennis Prager and PragerU CEO Marissa Streit discuss President Trump’s decision to expand military operations in Iran and the debate over “endless wars.” Dennis explains why he believes confronting the Iranian regime carries both strategic and moral significance, and argues that Trump’s strikes could positively reshape the geopolitical balance in the Middle East and beyond.</p> <p>They also touch on the success of Dennis's latest book—an Amazon best seller. Get your copy here: If There is No God: The Battle Over Who Defines Good and Evil.</p> <p><br></p> <p>➡️ BONUS EPISODE: Watch and listen to more of Denn...