The Brief

The Truth Behind Charlie Kirk's Dinner with Bill Ackman

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The Truth Behind Charlie Kirk's Dinner with Bill Ackman

What really happened at the event Bill Ackman hosted in the Hamptons? Did pro-Israel advocates really attempt to force Charlie Kirk into abandoning support for Israel?

Border Threat Expert Jaeson Jones Breaks Down Anti-ICE Violence

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Border Threat Expert Jaeson Jones Breaks Down Anti-ICE Violence

Who is behind the anti-ICE violence in major cities across the U.S.? Are ICE and other law enforcement organizations really grabbing people off the streets? And how does this fit into Trump’s broader border and immigration policies?

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The Brief Show Teaser

Insights From The Inside, hosted by Shabbos Kestenbaum, is a bold new PragerU show. Shabbos brings insider takes on real issues—not recycled talking points. Watch in-depth interviews with leading voices among young conservatives.

Congressman Mike Lawler on What it will Take to Re-Open the Government

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Congressman Mike Lawler on What it will Take to Re-Open the Government

Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) joins Shabbos Kestenbaum to break down the 2025 government shutdown: who’s actually responsible, what it will mean for everyday Americans, and whether the standoff could backfire on Democrats.

Texas Rep. Brandon Gill on Restoring Law & Order in U.S. Cities

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Texas Rep. Brandon Gill on Restoring Law & Order in U.S. Cities

Shabbos Kestenbaum sits down with Rep. Brandon Gill (TX-26) who gives an update on the government shutdown, explains the need for tougher immigration enforcement, and discusses his law-and-order approach to repeat offenders.

Nancy Mace on Protecting Women, Schools and Epstein Accountability

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Nancy Mace on Protecting Women, Schools and Epstein Accountability

In this episode of The Brief: Insights From The Inside, host Shabbos Kestenbaum sits down with Rep. Nancy Mace (SC-01) to discuss protecting women’s rights, keeping gender ideology out of K-12 classrooms, and demanding accountability in the Epstein…

Is This the Ceasefire to End All Ceasefires? Michael Oren Explains

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Is This the Ceasefire to End All Ceasefires? Michael Oren Explains

Former Israeli Ambassador Michael Oren explains why the new Gaza ceasefire is fundamentally different: not just a pause in fighting, but a roadmap tied to Gaza stabilization, expanding the Abraham Accords, and a broader regional reset.

How Socialism Broke Venezuela: Franklin Camargo’s Warning to America

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How Socialism Broke Venezuela: Franklin Camargo’s Warning to America

In this episode of The Brief: Insights From The Inside, Venezuelan exile and PragerU host Franklin Camargo explains how one of the world’s most resource-rich nations became a narco-state—from nationalization and price controls to cartel power and…

From Al-Qaeda to Hamas: Jesse Petrilla on Defeating Islamist Extremism

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From Al-Qaeda to Hamas: Jesse Petrilla on Defeating Islamist Extremism

Former Army Captain and interrogator Jesse Petrilla joins The Brief: Insights From The Inside to unpack the jihadist long game—from recruiting child suicide bombers and weaponizing Western campuses to why phrases like “You have the watches, we have…

The TRUTH About the JFK Assassination 62 Years Later

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The TRUTH About the JFK Assassination 62 Years Later

Bestselling author Gerald Posner (Case Closed) joins The Brief: Insights From The Inside to break down the JFK assassination—what the evidence shows, what it doesn’t, and why it became “the mother of all conspiracy theories.” We cover Lee Harvey…

The Woke Right: What It is and Why It’s Growing (with James Lindsay)

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The Woke Right: What It is and Why It’s Growing (with James Lindsay)

Author and speaker James Lindsay joins Shabbos Kestenbaum to unpack the “woke right”—what it is, where it came from, and how a very online movement is leaking into real-world politics.

Why Gen Z Is Returning to Faith — Christian Collins on Purpose, Church & the Next Generation

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Why Gen Z Is Returning to Faith — Christian Collins on Purpose, Church & the Next Generation

Gen Z is bucking the narrative. Christian Collins—founder of the Texas Youth Summit—joins Shabbos Kestenbaum to explain why church attendance among young Americans is rising, how COVID-era isolation pushed a new search for meaning, and what…

Qatar’s Shadow Strategy: Sheikh Khalid on Hamas, Al Jazeera & Western Influence

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Qatar’s Shadow Strategy: Sheikh Khalid on Hamas, Al Jazeera & Western Influence

Exiled Qatari dissident Sheikh Khalid Al-Hail joins The Brief to lay out his case against Qatar’s ruling monarchy—why he can’t live in Doha, how he says Hamas leaders operate from Qatar, and why he calls Al Jazeera a state intelligence platform.

The Dangers of Defunding: How The Rhetoric Hurts Police AND Black Communities

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The Dangers of Defunding: How The Rhetoric Hurts Police AND Black Communities

Former police officer Brandon Tatum joins Shabbos Kestenbaum to break down why “defund the police” fails in practice—using New York City as the case study.

Minneapolis Welfare Fraud, Immigration, and the West: Scott Jennings Explains

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Minneapolis Welfare Fraud, Immigration, and the West: Scott Jennings Explains

CNN commentator and strategist Scott Jennings joins host Shabbos Kestenbaum to break down U.S. immigration policy, the Minnesota Medicaid fraud scandal, and why he believes Western civilization is under real pressure—from mass migration impacts to…

U.S. Gun Violence Vs. The Rest of The World: Rafael Mangual on Gun Control

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U.S. Gun Violence Vs. The Rest of The World: Rafael Mangual on Gun Control

Rafael Mangual (Manhattan Institute; Criminal (In)Justice) joins Shabbos Kestenbaum to unpack the shootings in Bondi Beach and Brown University, as well as America’s gun debate. He explains how the U.S.

Maduro Captured: “America First” or Foreign Entanglement? | Daniel Di Martino Explains

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Maduro Captured: “America First” or Foreign Entanglement? | Daniel Di Martino Explains

Venezuelan political refugee and Manhattan Institute fellow Daniel Di Martino joins Shabbos Kestenbaum to break down the U.S. capture of Nicolás Maduro—why Venezuelans are celebrating, what this means for drug trafficking, migration, oil, and U.S.

Can Harvard Ever Recover? One Professor’s Inside View | The Brief

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Can Harvard Ever Recover? One Professor’s Inside View | The Brief

Harvard historian James Hankins joins Shabbos Kestenbaum to explain why he’s leaving Harvard—from the collapse of Western civilization surveys to the rise of DEI-driven hiring, foreign-donor influence, and how university priorities shifted from…

Iran Erupts: Protest Death Toll, Proxy Wars, and the Nuclear Clock

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Iran Erupts: Protest Death Toll, Proxy Wars, and the Nuclear Clock

Iran’s regime is “a theocratic autocracy” waging war by proxy—from Hamas and Hezbollah to militias and the Houthis—while crushing dissent at home.

Is the Manosphere Winning Gen Z Men? Emily Austin Weighs In | The Brief

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Is the Manosphere Winning Gen Z Men? Emily Austin Weighs In | The Brief

Gen Z isn’t just polarized by politics—it’s split by sex. Journalist & creator Emily Austin joins Shabbos Kestenbaum to unpack the Gen Z gender divide: why many young men chase masculinity, purpose, crypto, and porn substitutes—while many young…

Iran at a Crossroads… Will the U.S. Step In? Amir Fakhravar Weighs In | The Brief

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Iran at a Crossroads… Will the U.S. Step In? Amir Fakhravar Weighs In | The Brief

Former political prisoner Amir Fakhravar (National Iranian Congress) joins The Brief to explain what Iranians are facing under an internet/media blackout, the reported death toll and mass detentions, and why many protesters want a Constitutional…

“Inside the ‘Epstein Files’ Dump: What’s Real, What’s Redacted” | The Brief

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“Inside the ‘Epstein Files’ Dump: What’s Real, What’s Redacted” | The Brief

What actually is the “Epstein client list”? Journalist Michael Tracey breaks down the new “Epstein Files,” why so much is redacted, how Epstein made his money, the Mossad rumors, and the biggest question of all: did Epstein kill himself?

How Canada Kills Its Citizens–Former Lawyer Viva Frei’s Warning for America

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How Canada Kills Its Citizens–Former Lawyer Viva Frei’s Warning for America

Canadian Lawyer-turned-political commentator Viva Frei breaks down Canada’s most controversial policies—including MAID (Medical Assistance in Dying) and how it exploded to ~5% of deaths, how alleged abuses creep from “terminal illness” to…

Mexican Cartel Violence Beyond the Border: A Former Border Patrol Agent Explains

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Mexican Cartel Violence Beyond the Border: A Former Border Patrol Agent Explains

Mexican Cartel violence, illegal immigration, ICE, and national security—all connected. Ammon Blair (Texas Public Policy Foundation, former Border Patrol) lays out how cartel smuggling networks exploit loopholes, generate “ghost” identities, and…

The Iran War Explained: Nuclear Threat, Ballistic Missiles, and What Comes Next

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The Iran War Explained: Nuclear Threat, Ballistic Missiles, and What Comes Next

Why did the US attack Iran? In this episode of The Brief: Insights From The Inside, Shabbos Kestenbaum sits down with Israel’s Ambassador to the United States, Yechiel Leiter, to break down the latest strikes, Iran’s ballistic missile threat, and…

DOJ’s Harmeet Dhillon: When “Journalism” Becomes a Crime Scene

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DOJ’s Harmeet Dhillon: When “Journalism” Becomes a Crime Scene

Asst Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon (DOJ Civil Rights Division) joins Shabbos Kestenbaum to break down the Minneapolis church disruption case against Don Lemon, why the DOJ says this isn’t “criminalizing journalism,” and where free speech ends and…

Inside the Conservative Civil War: Ami Kozak on Groypers, Free Speech, and the Future of MAGA

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Inside the Conservative Civil War: Ami Kozak on Groypers, Free Speech, and the Future of MAGA

Comedian, impressionist, and political commentator Ami Kozak joins Shabbos Kestenbaum to unpack the growing divide on the right over Israel, free speech, and the future of MAGA.

Hungary’s High-Stakes Election: Why It Matters for America

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Hungary’s High-Stakes Election: Why It Matters for America

Hungary is heading into a pivotal election that could reshape the future of Europe—and influence the United States. In this episode of The Brief, Hungarian Deputy State Secretary Márton Ugrósdy joins Shabbos Kestenbaum to break down the election…

California Waste, Fraud and Abuse: Larry Elder Explains the REAL Affordability Crisis

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California Waste, Fraud and Abuse: Larry Elder Explains the REAL Affordability Crisis

California already had the highest gas prices in America before the Iran war—so why is Gavin Newsom blaming foreign conflict for a homegrown crisis?

DHS Shutdown Chaos: TSA Wait Times Explode — Randy Fine on Who’s Blocking Funding

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DHS Shutdown Chaos: TSA Wait Times Explode — Randy Fine on Who’s Blocking Funding

Why did DHS shut down — and why are TSA lines now hitting record wait times? Congressman Randy Fine breaks down the standoff over DHS funding, the Senate filibuster, and the political fight behind immigration enforcement. We dig into the SAVE Act…

Trump vs. the Injunction Judges: Will Chamberlain Explains the Court War

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Trump vs. the Injunction Judges: Will Chamberlain Explains the Court War

Can DHS detain immigrants without bond—even if they’ve lived in the U.S. for years? Host Shabbos Kestenbaum and Will Chamberlain (Article III Project) break down the legal fight that could change immigration entirely, what it means to be an “alien…

Elise Stefanik and the Question That Took Down the Ivy League

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Elise Stefanik and the Question That Took Down the Ivy League

Elise Stefanik joins host Shabbos Kestenbaum to break down the troubled state of elite higher education—from campus antisemitism after Oct. 7 to foreign funding, and why she says universities aren’t “entitled to U.S.

Is Science Embracing Intelligent Design? Stephen Meyer on The Story of Everything

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Is Science Embracing Intelligent Design? Stephen Meyer on The Story of Everything

Is the universe fine-tuned for life? Is DNA “digital information” that points to design? And why are more people asking whether science supports the God hypothesis? In this episode of The Brief, Shabbos Kestenbaum sits down with Stephen Meyer —…

The Homeless Crisis Nobody is Talking About | The Brief with Shabbos Kestenbaum

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The Homeless Crisis Nobody is Talking About | The Brief with Shabbos Kestenbaum

Joey Tuccio is a volunteer animal rescuer with Starts With One Today, and he's seen things on the streets of Skid Row most people refuse to look at—dogs sold for crack, newborn puppies found alive in trash cans, animals used for dogfighting, and…

America’s Cost-of-Living Warning: New York Is the Blueprint

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America’s Cost-of-Living Warning: New York Is the Blueprint

Why Is New York So Expensive NOW? In this episode of The Brief: Insights From The Inside, Shabbos Kestenbaum sits down with Bruce Blakeman to break down the affordability crisis squeezing New Yorkers—from skyrocketing housing costs and tax burden…

Did the SPLC Actually FUND the KKK? Tyler O’Neil Breaks it Down

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Did the SPLC Actually FUND the KKK? Tyler O’Neil Breaks it Down

Why was the SPLC indicted? The story is bigger than anyone expected. In this episode of The Brief, host Shabbos Kestenbaum sits down with Tyler O'Neil, Senior Editor at The Daily Signal and author of Making Hate Pay: The Corruption of the Southern…

Tommy Robinson on the Unite the Kingdom Rally, Immigration, and the Future of Free Speech

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Tommy Robinson on the Unite the Kingdom Rally, Immigration, and the Future of Free Speech

In this episode of The Brief, host Shabbos Kestenbaum sits down with Tommy Robinson — the UK's most prominent and controversial right-wing activist and founder of the English Defence League — for a wide-ranging conversation about civil liberties…

Did Feminism Make Women Unhappier? Tiffany Marie Brannon Explains

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Did Feminism Make Women Unhappier? Tiffany Marie Brannon Explains

Is modern feminism making women happier — or lonelier? Is the “girlboss” promise collapsing in real time? And why are kids, marriage, and dating falling apart at once? In this episode of The Brief, Shabbos Kestenbaum sits down with Tiffany Marie…

Has Pride Month Gone Too Far? Why a Lesbian Founder Is Fighting the LGBT Movement From the Inside

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Has Pride Month Gone Too Far? Why a Lesbian Founder Is Fighting the LGBT Movement From the Inside

In this episode of The Brief, host Shabbos Kestenbaum sits down with Jaimee Michell, founder of Gays Against Groomers and author of the organization's first book, The Gender Trap, for a conversation that challenges everything mainstream media says…

Gad Saad: How “Suicidal Empathy” Is Destroying the West

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Gad Saad: How “Suicidal Empathy” Is Destroying the West

In this episode of The Brief: Insights From The Inside, host Shabbos Kestenbaum sits down with Professor Gad Saad, evolutionary psychologist and New York Times bestselling author of Suicidal Empathy: Dying to Be Kind, to unpack how victimhood…

What is Somaliland? The African Democracy America Doesn't Know About — But Should

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What is Somaliland? The African Democracy America Doesn't Know About — But Should

In this episode of The Brief, host Shabbos Kestenbaum sits down with Hassan Aden — CEO of Somaliland Investment and Trade — for a conversation about one of the most overlooked geopolitical stories of our time.

Victor Davis Hanson: “Birthright Citizenship Was Never Meant for This”

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Victor Davis Hanson: “Birthright Citizenship Was Never Meant for This”

What does birthright citizenship mean in modern America — and what does it really mean to become an American? In this episode of The Brief: Insights From The Inside, Shabbos Kestenbaum sits down with Professor Victor Davis Hanson, American…

From $13 Billion to Federal Prison: Steve Keller’s Warning About Pay-to-Play Politics

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From $13 Billion to Federal Prison: Steve Keller’s Warning About Pay-to-Play Politics

What is pay-to-play politics — and how much does it cost to be heard in Washington? In this episode of The Brief: Insights From The Inside, Shabbos Kestenbaum sits down with Stephen Keller, former financial CEO, author of Pay to Play: Political…

SAVE America Act, Term Limits and Iran: Rep Craig Goldman Weighs In | The Brief

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SAVE America Act, Term Limits and Iran: Rep Craig Goldman Weighs In | The Brief

What is happening with Iran, Israel, and the future of conservatives? In this episode of The Brief: Insights From The Inside, Shabbos Kestenbaum sits down with Representative Craig Goldman, co-chair of the House Abraham Accords Caucus and…

Obama’s Former Chief Economist Explains Why Socialist Policies Backfire

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Obama’s Former Chief Economist Explains Why Socialist Policies Backfire

What happens when Obama's chief economist sits down with PragerU — and agrees on almost everything? In this episode of The Brief, host Shabbos Kestenbaum sits down with Professor Jason Furman — Harvard economist, former chairman of the Council of…

Welfare Reform, DOGE, and the DSA | Jesse Arm on What Americans Actually Want vs. What They're Getting | The Brief

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Welfare Reform, DOGE, and the DSA | Jesse Arm on What Americans Actually Want vs. What They're Getting | The Brief

Americans say they want less government. So why does the welfare state keep growing? In this episode of The Brief, host Shabbos Kestenbaum sits down with Jesse Arm — Vice President of External Affairs at the Manhattan Institute — to break down the…