The Gravel Institute Is Trying to Make PragerU, But Good

The Gravel Institute is taking aim at PragerU, a YouTube channel that spreads disinformation and right wing propaganda. The YouTubers who have already tried wish them good luck—they'll need it.

PragerU is far from a university or higher education institute of any kind. It's a YouTube channel founded by Dennis Prager, a conservative radio star, with the intention of disseminating conservative talking points on the platform. It's been a runaway success; the videos are short, with splashy graphics and presenters who are well known in conservative media, and many of...