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In the decades following the death of Mao Zedong, China enjoyed relative economic freedom and unprecedented growth. But under Xi Jinping, Mao-like government control has made a comeback, weakening China’s economy. Helen Raleigh explains how socialism is once again failing China. See the rest: https://l.prageru.com/3RVSfw2 Script: Socialism is failing China. It wouldn’t be the first time. After the Chinese Communist Party (the CCP) took over the country in 1949, party leader Mao Zedong set out to create a socialist paradise. He forced farmers to sell their produce at fixed prices, nationalized industries, and abolished private property. Things went from bad to very much worse. Between 1958 and 1962, China experienced the worst famine in human history. Estimates range as high as 50 million dead. Throughout Mao’s reign, many more were exiled, jailed, or killed. After Mao died in 1976 signs of a free market began appearing around the country. Some brave farmers sold a portion of their produce at market prices. In the cities, black markets emerged: haircuts, shoe repairs, and other services were bartered for food. Instead of cracking down as Mao would have done, his successor Deng Xiaoping realized that for the CCP to survive it had to adapt; it had to allow the Chinese people a measure of freedom. The free market is like a grapevine; it thrives wherever it’s given a little room to grow. Farm yields quickly doubled and tripled. Urban shops sprang up everywhere. The more freedom the party granted its citizens, the more the nation prospered. Within three decades, China transformed itself from an impoverished nation to the world’s second-largest economy. In that time, 800 million Chinese lifted themselves out of poverty. One of them was Jack Ma. Born in 1964, Ma, like most Chinese, grew up poor. He became an English teacher in 1988, making $12 a month. During a trip to the U.S. in 1995, Ma used the Internet for the first time and recognized its potential. Upon returning to China, he founded an e-commerce company called “Alibaba,” providing an online marketplace for small businesses and bargain-hunting consumers to trade directly with one another. Alibaba became a huge success. Its $150 billion initial public offering in 2014 was the largest in the history of the New York Stock Exchange. Ma became the richest person in China, with an estimated worth of $25 billion. Stories like Ma’s were repeated a thousand times over. Capital poured in from around the globe. The nation’s economy grew by 9% or more per year. To most, it was a thundering endorsement of the power of the free market. But that’s not how China’s new leader, Xi Jinping, saw it. It wasn’t entrepreneurs like Jack Ma who deserved the credit for the Chinese miracle, it was socialism and the CCP. For Xi the path to more prosperity was not more freedom, but more government control. So, Xi slowly and deliberately forced China back toward the socialist economic model envisioned by Mao. Deeply suspicious of entrepreneurs and their independent ways, Xi decided to show everyone who was in charge. Follow PragerU on social media! Instagram ➡️ (https://www.instagram.com/prageru/) Twitter ➡️ (https://twitter.com/prageru) Facebook ➡️ (https://www.facebook.com/prageru/)

For decades, women have been told that they should put career ahead of marriage and family. But who is really benefitting from women who buy into this mindset? PragerU CEO Marissa Streit speaks with former feminist Peachy Keenan and Libs of TikTok founder Chaya Raichik about how modern feminism has harmed women. Watch the full episode here: https://l.prageru.com/3zkuebh Follow PragerU on social media! Instagram ➡️ (https://www.instagram.com/prageru/) Twitter ➡️ (https://twitter.com/prageru) Facebook ➡️ (https://www.facebook.com/prageru/)

A Florida judge orders the release of grand jury documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. An investigative report slams the World Economic Forum for patterns of sexual harassment and racism. Fourth of July celebrations this year cost Americans more than ever. And the U.S. Marshalls locate 200 missing children across the U.S. in a 6-week operation. Follow PragerU on social media! Instagram ➡️ (https://www.instagram.com/prageru/) Twitter ➡️ (https://twitter.com/prageru) Facebook ➡️ (https://www.facebook.com/prageru/)

MMA fighter Jorge Masvidal, a child of Cuban and Peruvian immigrants, has competed in fights all over the world. Proud of his Latin roots, Masvidal is even prouder to be an American patriot. Through sharing his story, he reminds us that freedom of speech—and the courage to speak up—are necessary to keep America free and thriving. Follow PragerU on social media! Instagram ➡️ (https://www.instagram.com/prageru/) Twitter ➡️ (https://twitter.com/prageru) Facebook ➡️ (https://www.facebook.com/prageru/)

We had to suffer through seeing Will Witt with this mustache for like a week just to make this video so we hope you all appreciate it. 📲 Download the FREE PragerU app: https://prageru.onelink.me/3bas/vgyxvm79 Follow PragerU on social media! Instagram ➡️ (https://www.instagram.com/prageru/) Twitter ➡️ (https://twitter.com/prageru) Facebook ➡️ (https://www.facebook.com/prageru/)

Why do we celebrate the Fourth of July? What happened in 1776? Flashback to when Will Witt went to the beach to see if people know.

On July 4, 1776, the Founders declared America's independence from Great Britain, initiating the greatest experiment in liberty in human history. However, with the decline of America’s education system, left-wing narratives like The 1619 Project, and the defamation of our Founding Fathers as nothing more than racist slave owners, the true significance of Independence Day is being forgotten by many Americans. But PragerU is changing that! See the rest: https://l.prageru.com/45VlFjp Watch PragerU’s 4th of July Declaration Ceremony and download instructions to host your own: https://l.prageru.com/45Srtu7 Follow PragerU on social media! Instagram ➡️ (https://www.instagram.com/prageru/) Twitter ➡️ (https://twitter.com/prageru) Facebook ➡️ (https://www.facebook.com/prageru/)

In this video, author Brian Kilmeade sheds light on the largely and unfortunately overlooked War of 1812. Kilmeade explains how this war got started, the daunting odds against a nation in its infancy, and the unlikely hero who secured America’s young nation’s future by pulling off one of the greatest upsets in military history. Script: The United States had to fight not one, but two wars for its independence. The first, of course, was the Revolutionary War. Can you name the second? It was the War of 1812. Now, both wars were against the British. And in both cases, the Americans should have lost. The Revolutionary War is very much celebrated in American history. The second one has all but been forgotten. But had it been lost, America’s history would have been much, much different. The British precipitated the war by failing to recognize the United States as a sovereign nation. For five years between 1807 and 1812, they repeatedly disrupted American commerce, boarding American merchant ships, capturing their sailors—over 5,000 of them—and forcing them to work on British ships. Finally, President James Madison said, “Enough!” and on June 18, 1812, Congress declared war on Britain. The euphoria didn’t last long. And for good reason. The Americans had no viable strategy, no standing army to speak of, no generals worthy of the rank, a very small navy, a wholly inadequate supply of munitions. It was a different story on the British side. They had all the men, ships, generals and admirals they needed—and then some. If these upstart Yankees wanted war, the British were only too happy to accommodate them. Things went pretty much as expected: one American defeat after another, culminating in the burning of Washington, D.C. The great prize of the war was not the tiny American capital, or even the larger, nearby city of Baltimore. The prize the British wanted was the gateway to the American West, the city at the mouth of the Mississippi River—New Orleans. If Britain controlled this key southern port, it could check American expansion, confining it to the eastern half of the continent for the foreseeable future. To take New Orleans, the British amassed an enormous sea and land force—60 ships, 10,000 men. And what could the Americans offer by way of defense? Enter Andrew Jackson, one of the most remarkable figures in American history. See the rest: https://l.prageru.com/4cIAg40 Follow PragerU on social media! Instagram ➡️ (https://www.instagram.com/prageru/) Twitter ➡️ (https://twitter.com/prageru) Facebook ➡️ (https://www.facebook.com/prageru/)

Do you believe that there is no better place to live for anyone, of any race, than America? Is America the most exceptional, freest nation to ever exist, or is it an oppressive, systemically racist country? In honor of the USA's birthday, Will Witt asks people on Santa Monica Pier if they're proud to be American, and what they feel when they see the American flag. Follow PragerU on social media! Instagram ➡️ (https://www.instagram.com/prageru/) Twitter ➡️ (https://twitter.com/prageru) Facebook ➡️ (https://www.facebook.com/prageru/)

The Supreme Court of the United States recently ruled to dismiss Murthy v. Missouri. The justices threw out lower-court rulings that Federal officials and White House staffers leaned on social media platforms to unconstitutionally squelch conservative points of view. Mike Benz, Executive Director of the Foundation for Freedom and a former State Department official, explains what this ruling means for free speech in the U.S. Watch the full episode here: https://l.prageru.com/3RymlFl Follow PragerU on social media! Instagram ➡️ (https://www.instagram.com/prageru/) Twitter ➡️ (https://twitter.com/prageru) Facebook ➡️ (https://www.facebook.com/prageru/)

American patriotism is fading, and in some places, vanishing altogether. Douglas Carswell, a former member of the British Parliament who now lives in the U.S., explains why patriotism is so important to the American experiment. Script: What kind of future will the United States have if young Americans are taught to have contempt for their country? To say the least, it’s not a happy prospect. Yet from all accounts that’s exactly what’s happening. Ask sixth graders what they know about George Washington and they’re likely to answer: “he owned slaves.” While that’s true, it’s only one part of Washington’s story. The full story, of course, is that America’s first president was one of the great men of his age, universally admired for his bravery, integrity, and visionary leadership. Washington was a remarkable man, but only one of many remarkable individuals throughout American history. This was once taken for granted. Now, it’s barely acknowledged. For someone who’s admired America from afar and has now made it my home, I find this very troubling. I’ve always considered Americans’ deep love for their country—their patriotism—to be not only part of their charm but a major reason for America’s success. Now I see that patriotism being undermined, in of all places, America’s classrooms. The 1619 Project, for example, which contends that America was conceived in racism in 1619 rather than in freedom in 1776, is taught in over forty-five hundred schools. Instead of teaching young Americans to revere their country, the left-leaning educational establishment seems bent on teaching them to be ashamed of it. Are they succeeding? From what I’ve seen, patriotism still thrives in much of the country, especially in the South. You can feel it under a thousand Friday night football lights, as the crowd rises for the Star-Spangled Banner. You can sense it in every small-town parade on the Fourth of July. But there is no question that this patriotism is fading. In fact, in many places it’s disappearing altogether. See the rest: https://l.prageru.com/3VJwTTA Follow PragerU on social media! Instagram ➡️ (https://www.instagram.com/prageru/) Twitter ➡️ (https://twitter.com/prageru) Facebook ➡️ (https://www.facebook.com/prageru/)

A meteorologist dismantles the mainstream media’s climate change narrative. WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is a free man after a 14-year legal battle with the U.S. Facebook and Instagram move to restrict political content ahead of the presidential debate. And are there over 50 ISIS-linked illegal aliens roaming the U.S. right now? Follow PragerU on social media! Instagram ➡️ (https://www.instagram.com/prageru/) Twitter ➡️ (https://twitter.com/prageru) Facebook ➡️ (https://www.facebook.com/prageru/)

Why is abortion termed “reproductive health” while overlooking the moral implications of ending a life? Why do we limit cigarette smoking due to health risks but show less concern for the moral consequences of alcohol abuse? Dennis explores how America’s shift from morality to an obsession with health is reshaping our society. Watch the full episode: https://l.prageru.com/4eTzNxU

Can you go from rags to riches with just a needle and thread? At 22 years old, Emily Siddall runs Brown Eyed Quilter where she uses her sewing skills to make quilts for customers across the country. Find out how Emily made wise investments in equipment and resources to grow her business one stitch at a time.

Chaya Raichik and Peachy Keenan have been labeled two of the most dangerous women in America. Under the moniker “Libs of TikTok,” Chaya has exposed the agendas of the progressive left. Peachy is a former feminist who now says third-wave feminism and mainstream American culture destroy families. Chaya, Peachy, and PragerU CEO Marissa Streit discuss who really benefits from the feminist movement and how women can embrace traditional values of marriage and motherhood. Follow PragerU on social media! Instagram ➡️ (https://www.instagram.com/prageru/) Twitter ➡️ (https://twitter.com/prageru) Facebook ➡️ (https://www.facebook.com/prageru/)

Sports journalist, media personality, and former Miss Universe judge Emily Austin uses her platform to boldly stand for truth. From speaking out about transgender athletes and pageant contestants to exposing how left-wing narratives on social media and college campuses are brainwashing Gen Z to hate America, Emily refuses to conform. As a proud Jewish American, she encourages everyone to use their voice before we reach the point of no return. Follow PragerU on social media! Instagram ➡️ (https://www.instagram.com/prageru/) Twitter ➡️ (https://twitter.com/prageru) Facebook ➡️ (https://www.facebook.com/prageru/)

As the Korean War intensified, war-weary Americans turned to a new leader, General Dwight D. Eisenhower, the hero of World War II, to bring them peace. “Ike,” as he was known to everyone, didn’t disappoint them. Script: The Allies defeated the Axis powers—Germany and Japan—in World War II in no small part because of America’s brilliant generals—men like George Marshall, George Patton, Douglas MacArthur, Omar Bradley, and Dwight Eisenhower. Of that illustrious group, only one—Eisenhower—reached America's highest office, serving as the 34th president of the United States. What made him stand out among his contemporaries? Dwight David Eisenhower was born on October 14, 1890. Young Dwight, or “Ike” as he came to be known to everyone, was the third of seven children—all boys. Of his childhood, the future president would later say, “We were very poor, but the glory of America is that we didn't know it...” Looking for a ticket out of his hometown of Abilene, Kansas, Ike entered the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in 1911. He did little to distinguish himself academically, focusing more on football than his studies. Upon graduating as a second lieutenant, he was posted to Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas. There, he met the petite, vivacious, and charming Mamie Doud. The daughter of a prosperous businessman, Mamie was used to cooks and servants but gave it all up for the spartan life of a military spouse when she married Ike in 1916. She would spend the next two decades moving from one dreary Army base to the next. But as long as she was with her husband, she was happy. “Ike was my career,” she said years later. When America entered World War I in 1917, Eisenhower, to his frustration, was ordered to remain stateside to train others for combat. It was a bitter blow, and it set the pattern of Eisenhower’s life for twenty years. As others rose to senior positions, his career stalled. He seemed destined to serve great men, not to be one. From 1935 to 1939, Eisenhower worked as Douglas MacArthur’s top aide in the Philippines, where they helped train the local army, giving the young man from Abilene his first real taste of international politics. MacArthur was an extremely difficult personality who almost drove Ike to his wit’s end. See the rest: https://l.prageru.com/3zdWVqn Follow PragerU on social media! Instagram ➡️ (https://www.instagram.com/prageru/) Twitter ➡️ (https://twitter.com/prageru) Facebook ➡️ (https://www.facebook.com/prageru/)

The 1950s are widely regarded as a period of undisputed American greatness. The United States dominated the world in almost every respect, from science to culture, from John Wayne westerns to commercial aviation. What was Dwight Eisenhower’s role in this decade of prosperity? John Yoo, Professor of Law at the University of California, Berkeley, has the answer. Script: When Dwight Eisenhower, or “Ike,” as he was universally known, was elected the 34th president of the United States in 1952, the American people weren’t exactly sure who they had voted for. He ran as a Republican, but was he a conservative? A moderate? A liberal? Ultimately, it didn’t really matter. The decorated World War II general who had waged war now promised to wage peace. And the voters trusted he would keep that promise. Their trust was not misplaced. His first major act as president was to resolve the conflict in Korea that had begun in 1950 and cost America 36,000 lives. Here’s how he did it: he made it clear to the Chinese, North Korea’s patron, that if they didn’t agree to a cease-fire, he would not hesitate to use nuclear weapons. Soon after, an agreement was reached, drawing a line between North and South Korea at the 38th parallel. That agreement stands to this day. Would Eisenhower have actually followed through on his threat? We’ll never know, but that was the whole point. “After Ike made peace in Korea,” Eisenhower biographer Jean Smith wrote, “not a single American died in combat for the next eight years.” Throughout his time in office, he was urged to use American military power to resolve conflicts. And for eight years he resisted. In 1953, the French wanted him to come in on their side in Vietnam. In 1955, Chiang Kai-shek, the ruler of Taiwan, wanted America’s help to take on Communist China. In 1956, the Hungarians wanted him to back their revolt against Soviet rule Each supplicant made a good case for American intervention. Each time, Eisenhower refused to commit American troops. If he didn’t see a clear path to victory, the risk, in his mind, was greater than the reward. And even though he said he was prepared to use nuclear weapons, he greatly feared their destructive power. To that end, he sought a treaty with the Soviets to end the arms race. He proposed that the US would open up all its military facilities to Russian inspection—provided the Soviets did the same. But the Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev declined. He dismissed the proposal as an American trick to spy on the Soviet Union. It wasn’t a trick. Eisenhower really meant it. If Khrushchev wouldn’t make a deal, Eisenhower would do what he had to do: make sure that America’s nuclear capacity far outstripped the Soviets. But while he recognized the Soviet threat, he didn’t blindly accept the advice of his military chiefs. As a career soldier, he knew that the armed services always assumed the worst about an adversary’s capabilities—the better to boost their budgets. But Eisenhower never took the bait. In fact, he trimmed portions of the military budget repeatedly during his tenure. He famously worried about what he coined the “military-industrial complex”. He brought the same pragmatism to the domestic front. His philosophy here was not much different than his foreign policy philosophy: if he could keep the country out of war—in this case, political war —everything else would take care of itself. See the rest: https://l.prageru.com/4cvqxhs Follow PragerU on social media! Instagram ➡️ (https://www.instagram.com/prageru/) Twitter ➡️ (https://twitter.com/prageru) Facebook ➡️ (https://www.facebook.com/prageru/)

Do you know the real stories of our Founding Fathers? Learn the true stories of the men who built America and risked everything to create the greatest nation the world has ever known. Join the challenge 👉 https://l.prageru.com/3RyJ7gj Follow PragerU on social media! Instagram ➡️ (https://www.instagram.com/prageru/) Twitter ➡️ (https://twitter.com/prageru) Facebook ➡️ (https://www.facebook.com/prageru/)

he Seattle Police Department is hiring illegal aliens to police their streets. Climate terrorists attack Stonehenge. A new survey uncovers the most concerning issues for potential voters. And Russia signed a mutual defense treaty with North Korea that could mean big trouble for the rest of the world. Follow PragerU on social media! Instagram ➡️ (https://www.instagram.com/prageru/) Twitter ➡️ (https://twitter.com/prageru) Facebook ➡️ (https://www.facebook.com/prageru/)

Are America’s intelligence agencies being used to silence citizens and influence elections? Mike Benz, Executive Director of the Foundation for Freedom and a former State Department official, explains who he views as the main actors behind the industry of Big Tech censorship and what should be done to preserve freedom of speech in the U.S. Sign the petition: https://l.prageru.com/3xwNDVZ Follow PragerU on social media! Instagram ➡️ (https://www.instagram.com/prageru/) Twitter ➡️ (https://twitter.com/prageru) Facebook ➡️ (https://www.facebook.com/prageru/)

In recent European elections, there were few concerns about integrity or contested results, unlike in the U.S. Could the lack of voter ID requirements in America, the replacement of paper ballots with electronic voting, and the shift from an election day to an election month suggest potential manipulation? Dennis explores what these contrasts reveal about election security in America. Watch the full episode here: https://l.prageru.com/3Xt9LLB Follow PragerU on social media! Instagram ➡️ (https://www.instagram.com/prageru/) Twitter ➡️ (https://twitter.com/prageru) Facebook ➡️ (https://www.facebook.com/prageru/)

Before Juneteenth became a national holiday in 2021, few people had ever heard of it. Is this due to systemic racism in America’s education system, or is the new focus on Juneteenth simply a tool for division? Ami Horowitz visits Venice Beach and South Central, California to explore people’s views on Juneteenth and its place in American history. Follow PragerU on social media! Instagram ➡️ (https://www.instagram.com/prageru/) Twitter ➡️ (https://twitter.com/prageru) Facebook ➡️ (https://www.facebook.com/prageru/)

Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in America over 150 years ago. With all the progress made in the United States to end racism and advance civil rights, why are some people advocating for resegregation, including black-only dormitories, classrooms, and graduation ceremonies? Aldo asks students at California State University, Northridge if they support segregating universities, starting with housing. Follow PragerU on social media! Instagram ➡️ (https://www.instagram.com/prageru/) Twitter ➡️ (https://twitter.com/prageru) Facebook ➡️ (https://www.facebook.com/prageru/)

Is Henrik Ibsen’s A Doll’s House the feminist landmark it’s often portrayed to be? Or is it a critique of radical individualism and the undermining of traditional societal roles? The Post Millennial’s Libby Emmons joins Michael Knowles to discuss this groundbreaking 19th-century play and explore its insights into our intrinsic selfish nature and tendency to lie for self-preservation. Follow PragerU on social media! Instagram ➡️ (https://www.instagram.com/prageru/) Twitter ➡️ (https://twitter.com/prageru) Facebook ➡️ (https://www.facebook.com/prageru/)