What Is PragerU and Why Is It So Controversial?

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PragerU, short for Prager University , is not a university in the traditional sense. It’s a digital media company that produces conservative educational content online, founded in 2009 by radio talk show host Dennis Prager and screenwriter-turned-entrepreneur Allen Estrin. Its stated mission is to “promote American values through the creative use of digital media.” While it calls itself a “university,” PragerU does not offer degrees, courses, or any form of academic accreditation. Instead, its educational model relies on short-form videos, documentaries, animated series, and more recently, children’s programming — all geared toward promoting conservative and libertarian viewpoints.

The platform has become a powerful media force, especially among younger audience