John Hancock: The Signature of Independence | 5-Minute Videos | PragerU

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. ⭐ Enjoyed this episode? Follow the show, leave a rating, and share it with someone who needs to hear this conversation! ▶️ Watch more episodes of 5-Minutes Videos on at: https://l.prageru.com/4lCX76A 👉 What else is PragerU unpacking? From timeless wisdom with Dennis Prager to unfiltered Real Talk with Marissa Streit — discover your next favorite at PragerU.com/podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠https://l.prageru.com/40ZbPLH⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Get all our content ad-free on ⁠PragerU.com⁠ or download the PragerU app: ⁠https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu⁠ Follow PragerU on social media: ⁠YouTube⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠X/Twitter⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠Rumble⁠ Follow Eric Metaxas: ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠X/Twitter⁠ ⁠Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. 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. ➡️ BONUS EPISODE: Watch and listen to more of Dennis Prager's Latest Thoughts on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Get all our content ad-free on ⁠PragerU.com⁠ or download the PragerU app: ⁠https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu⁠ Follow PragerU: ⁠YouTube⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠X/Twitter⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠Rumble⁠ Follow Marissa Streit: ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠X/Twitter⁠ ⁠LinkedIn⁠ Follow Dennis Prager: ⁠X/Twitter⁠ ⁠Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He was French by birth—but American by conviction. Wounded in battle, tireless in diplomacy, and fiercely loyal to George Washington, Lafayette became one of the Revolution’s most essential actors. Eric Metaxas, author of Revolution, tells the story of the French hero who helped America win its independence. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Follow Eric Metaxas: Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eric Metaxas - Nathan Hale: Only One Life to Lose He was 21 years old, a schoolteacher turned soldier. Captured by the British, he faced the hangman’s noose with one legendary line: “I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country.” Eric Metaxas, author of Revolution, tells the story of Nathan Hale—and the spirit of sacrifice that helped win America’s independence. Watch more episodes of our 5-Minute videos here: https://l.prageru.com/4cWcpB8 Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Follow Eric Metaxas: Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was the worst financial disaster since the Great Depression. But what really caused the 2008 crash? Deregulation? Greedy banks? Or something else entirely? PragerU’s Franklin Camargo explains how government mandates and bad incentives created one of the most destructive bubbles in American history. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Follow Franklin Camargo: Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What would the world be like if everyone followed the Bible’s teaching on sex? Should anybody care? Sean McDowell, Associate Professor of Philosophy at Talbot School of Theology, has answers to both questions. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To the British, the American Revolution wasn’t a fight for liberty—it was an act of ingratitude. After defending the colonies in the costly French and Indian War, Parliament expected the Americans to pay their fair share. Instead, they got boycotts, protests, and rebellion. Renowned historian Andrew Roberts, author of The Last King of America, explains how a series of British missteps turned resistance into revolution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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It’s the biggest political scandal in US history. Millions were led to believe that a presidential candidate was a secret Russian agent. The media ran with it. Intelligence officials fueled it. But behind the headlines was something even more alarming. Lee Smith, author of The Plot Against the President, tells the story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices