YAF Highlights
From Planned Parenthood to Pro-Life | Abby Johnson at Cornell University
Premiered Oct 14, 2024
Former Planned Parenthood director turned pro-life activist Abby Johnson speaks at Cornell University on the horrors of the abortion industry and what we should do to stop it.
"I think it's crazy that we have federal protections for animals and not for human beings in the womb. I think it's crazy that we have federal protections for sea turtles and their eggs and not for human beings in the womb. I think it's crazy that we have federal protections for bald eagles and not for human beings in the womb."
Former Planned Parenthood director turned pro-life activist Abby Johnson speaks at Cornell University on the horrors of the abortion industry and what we should do to stop it.
"I think it's crazy that we have federal protections for animals and not for human beings in the womb. I think it's crazy that we have federal protections for sea turtles and their eggs and not for human beings in the womb. I think it's crazy that we have federal protections for bald eagles and not for human beings in the womb."
What the Founders Got Right—and What We’ve Forgotten
Rand Paul at George Washington University
Rand Paul at George Washington University
Premiered Oct 11, 2025
As part of YAF’s Center for Entrepreneurship & Free Enterprise Lecture Series, Senator Rand Paul brings his bold voice for liberty to George Washington University. Known for his unwavering defense of civil liberties and limited government, Senator Paul challenges students to question the expanding power of the state and the dangerous trade-off between freedom and control. His candid conversation on the role of government and the future of American policy reminds students that liberty is not a gift from government, but a right that must be fiercely protected.
As part of YAF’s Center for Entrepreneurship & Free Enterprise Lecture Series, Senator Rand Paul brings his bold voice for liberty to George Washington University. Known for his unwavering defense of civil liberties and limited government, Senator Paul challenges students to question the expanding power of the state and the dangerous trade-off between freedom and control. His candid conversation on the role of government and the future of American policy reminds students that liberty is not a gift from government, but a right that must be fiercely protected.
The Left Is Gaslighting You
Cabot Phillips at University of Iowa
Cabot Phillips at University of Iowa
Premiered Nov 1, 2025
Premiered 4 hours ago - October 14, 2025
Is Government Replacing God? | Lt. Col. Allen West at University of Virginia
Is Government Replacing God? | Lt. Col. Allen West at University of Virginia
Growing Up Behind the Iron Curtain
Eva Aspegren LIVE at the October High School Conference
Eva Aspegren LIVE at the October High School Conference
Streamed live October 17, 2025
Faith, Family, and the Fight for America’s Soul
Nick Freitas at University of Alabama
Nick Freitas at University of Alabama
Premiered Oct 9, 2025
Virginia Delegate Nick Freitas takes the stage at the University of Alabama to deliver a clear warning: when truth is silenced, tyranny follows. A combat veteran and principled lawmaker, Freitas breaks down how the Left’s assault on free expression creates a culture of fear where only one worldview is allowed to exist. He calls on students to reject that fear and become bold defenders of liberty, no matter the cost.
Virginia Delegate Nick Freitas takes the stage at the University of Alabama to deliver a clear warning: when truth is silenced, tyranny follows. A combat veteran and principled lawmaker, Freitas breaks down how the Left’s assault on free expression creates a culture of fear where only one worldview is allowed to exist. He calls on students to reject that fear and become bold defenders of liberty, no matter the cost.
The Victim Mentality is Destroying America | Vince Ellison at Westminster College
Premiered Oct 30, 2024
Born in the Jim Crow South, Vince Everett Ellison shares his journey of overcoming adversity and rejecting the victim narrative often promoted by modern policies like DEI. In this powerful and unfiltered speech, Ellison lays out how the Left’s manipulation of racial issues and their push for "equity" is designed to control, not uplift. Learn how faith, family, and a relentless work ethic lifted his family out of poverty, and why he believes America’s future depends on rejecting woke ideologies and embracing true meritocracy. Watch now to hear Ellison's bold call for action in the fight to protect freedom, family, and opportunity in America.
Born in the Jim Crow South, Vince Everett Ellison shares his journey of overcoming adversity and rejecting the victim narrative often promoted by modern policies like DEI. In this powerful and unfiltered speech, Ellison lays out how the Left’s manipulation of racial issues and their push for "equity" is designed to control, not uplift. Learn how faith, family, and a relentless work ethic lifted his family out of poverty, and why he believes America’s future depends on rejecting woke ideologies and embracing true meritocracy. Watch now to hear Ellison's bold call for action in the fight to protect freedom, family, and opportunity in America.
10 Liberal Lies You’ll Hear in College
Jennifer Kabbany LIVE at the October High School Conference
Jennifer Kabbany LIVE at the October High School Conference
Streamed live on Oct 18, 2025
"Give me four years to teach the children and the seed I have sown will never be uprooted." (Vladimir Lenin)
"Train up a child in the way he should go, and even when he is old he will not depart from it". (Proverbs 22:6)
"Give me four years to teach the children and the seed I have sown will never be uprooted." (Vladimir Lenin)
"Train up a child in the way he should go, and even when he is old he will not depart from it". (Proverbs 22:6)
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The Future of Freedom
Lt. Col. Allen West at Duke University |
Faith, Freedom, and the Fight for America
Allen West at Heritage Christian Academy |
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Premiered Nov 26, 2024
Lt. Col. Allen West delivers a compelling address at Duke University, reflecting on his journey from a segregated Atlanta neighborhood to becoming a decorated Army officer and conservative thought leader. With his trademark blend of personal anecdotes, historical insight, and sharp analysis, West challenges students to consider the values that make America exceptional. |
Premiered Sep 24, 2025
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I Was Lied To: The Truth About Gender Ideology Chloe Cole at Westminster College
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Battling Transgender Ideology
Chloe Cole at the University of Dallas |
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Premiered Apr 18, 2025
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Chloe Cole—once a poster child for so-called “gender-affirming care”—shares the harrowing truth about her transition, detransition, and how radical gender ideology manipulated her at a young age. In this powerful event at the University of Dallas, hosted by Young America’s Foundation, Chloe exposes the lies being sold to vulnerable kids by doctors, activists, and the broader Left. She reveals the irreversible harm caused by puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and double mastectomies—all promoted in the name of “care.”
How Socialism Destroyed My Country & Could Destroy Yours | Daniel Di Martino @ Reagan Ranch
Premiered May 31, 2025
Escaping North Korea: Yeonmi Park's Warning to the West at UVA
Premiered Apr 24, 2025
After risking her life to escape the oppressive regime of North Korea, Yeonmi Park is now warning the West about the very tyranny she fled. Speaking at the University of Virginia—at an event sponsored by the Center for Entrepreneurship & Free Enterprise, the Jefferson Council, and UVA’s Center for Politics—Yeonmi shares her harrowing story and exposes the chilling similarities she now sees in woke Western culture. This eye-opening speech will challenge everything you thought you knew about freedom, censorship, and the rise of communism in the modern world.
After risking her life to escape the oppressive regime of North Korea, Yeonmi Park is now warning the West about the very tyranny she fled. Speaking at the University of Virginia—at an event sponsored by the Center for Entrepreneurship & Free Enterprise, the Jefferson Council, and UVA’s Center for Politics—Yeonmi shares her harrowing story and exposes the chilling similarities she now sees in woke Western culture. This eye-opening speech will challenge everything you thought you knew about freedom, censorship, and the rise of communism in the modern world.
Toxic Empathy I Allie Beth Stuckey LIVE at the June High School Conference
Jun 18, 2025
We are told that empathy is the highest virtue—the key to being a good person. Is that true? Or has “empathy,” like so many other words of our day—“tolerance,” “justice,” “acceptance”—been hijacked by bad actors who exploit compassion for their own political ends?
In Toxic Empathy, Allie Beth Stuckey argues that empathy has become a tool of manipulation by left-wing activists who bully people into believing that they must adopt progressive positions to be loving. She explores the five most heated issues through which toxic empathy is deployed: abortion, gender, sexuality, immigration, and social justice. Progressives use catchy mantras to present their perspective as empathetic, like “abortion is healthcare,” “love is love,” or “no human being is illegal,” but in each case, they ignore the other side of the moral equation. For example, abortion is presented as compassionate for the woman, but what about the human life the procedure kills?
This topic isn’t about killing empathy; it’s about submitting our empathy to God’s definitions of love, goodness, and justice.
We are told that empathy is the highest virtue—the key to being a good person. Is that true? Or has “empathy,” like so many other words of our day—“tolerance,” “justice,” “acceptance”—been hijacked by bad actors who exploit compassion for their own political ends?
In Toxic Empathy, Allie Beth Stuckey argues that empathy has become a tool of manipulation by left-wing activists who bully people into believing that they must adopt progressive positions to be loving. She explores the five most heated issues through which toxic empathy is deployed: abortion, gender, sexuality, immigration, and social justice. Progressives use catchy mantras to present their perspective as empathetic, like “abortion is healthcare,” “love is love,” or “no human being is illegal,” but in each case, they ignore the other side of the moral equation. For example, abortion is presented as compassionate for the woman, but what about the human life the procedure kills?
This topic isn’t about killing empathy; it’s about submitting our empathy to God’s definitions of love, goodness, and justice.
The Truth About Abortion the Left Doesn’t Want You to Hear | Anna Strasburg at the March RRHSC
Premiered Jun 7, 2025
Do The Rich Pay Their Fair Share? | Dr. Arthur Laffer at Davidson College
Premiered Dec 10, 2024
Renowned economist Dr. Arthur Laffer takes a deep dive into the myths surrounding wealth redistribution, exposing why these policies fall short of their promises. Instead, he uses examples from America’s past to present bold, proven ideas that can uplift all Americans and create lasting prosperity. This special event is part of Young America’s Foundation’s William F. Buckley Lecture Series.
Renowned economist Dr. Arthur Laffer takes a deep dive into the myths surrounding wealth redistribution, exposing why these policies fall short of their promises. Instead, he uses examples from America’s past to present bold, proven ideas that can uplift all Americans and create lasting prosperity. This special event is part of Young America’s Foundation’s William F. Buckley Lecture Series.
We Will Not Be Silenced | Cabot Phillips at Texas A&M University
Premiered Oct 8, 2025
At the University of Alabama, Cabot Phillips confronts the Left’s growing effort to shut down free speech and rewrite reality. Drawing on his experience as a journalist and commentator with more than 400 million social media views, Cabot exposes how censorship has become the Left’s most powerful weapon. His message challenges students to see past the propaganda, question the narratives, and reclaim their right to speak truth without fear. Cabot Phillips is an editor, writer and commentator for The Daily Wire. He can be heard regularly on the Morning Wire podcast. Most recently, Phillips served as the Editor-in-Chief of Campus Reform. Prior to his work there, he was the Digital Grassroots Director for Marco Rubio’s presidential campaign. Phillips is also a YouTube partner, creating and starring in numerous videos which have amassed over 500 million views on varying online platforms.
At the University of Alabama, Cabot Phillips confronts the Left’s growing effort to shut down free speech and rewrite reality. Drawing on his experience as a journalist and commentator with more than 400 million social media views, Cabot exposes how censorship has become the Left’s most powerful weapon. His message challenges students to see past the propaganda, question the narratives, and reclaim their right to speak truth without fear. Cabot Phillips is an editor, writer and commentator for The Daily Wire. He can be heard regularly on the Morning Wire podcast. Most recently, Phillips served as the Editor-in-Chief of Campus Reform. Prior to his work there, he was the Digital Grassroots Director for Marco Rubio’s presidential campaign. Phillips is also a YouTube partner, creating and starring in numerous videos which have amassed over 500 million views on varying online platforms.
The Great Trade Debate | Dr. Samuel Gregg at Cedarville University
Premiered Sep 27, 2025
The Left Is Rewriting History | Lt. Col. Allen West at Texas A&M University
Premiered Apr 29, 2025
Lt. Col. Allen West exposes how the Left is working to control the narrative about America—and why it’s more important than ever to teach young people the truth. College students are being bombarded with anti-American lies, but West makes it clear: preserving our nation’s legacy starts with passing down an undistorted history. This lecture is part of Young America’s Foundation’s Preserving American Liberty & Freedom Lecture Series.
Lt. Col. Allen West exposes how the Left is working to control the narrative about America—and why it’s more important than ever to teach young people the truth. College students are being bombarded with anti-American lies, but West makes it clear: preserving our nation’s legacy starts with passing down an undistorted history. This lecture is part of Young America’s Foundation’s Preserving American Liberty & Freedom Lecture Series.
Exposing the Left's War On Comedy | Seth Dillon at the University of Iowa
Premiered May 3, 2025
Recorded at the University of Iowa as part of Young America’s Foundation’s William F. Buckley Jr. Lecture Series, Babylon Bee CEO Seth Dillon uses satire and straight talk to expose the Left’s war on truth, free speech, and comedy. From woke outrage mobs to campus censorship, Dillon pulls no punches in this cultural takedown.
Recorded at the University of Iowa as part of Young America’s Foundation’s William F. Buckley Jr. Lecture Series, Babylon Bee CEO Seth Dillon uses satire and straight talk to expose the Left’s war on truth, free speech, and comedy. From woke outrage mobs to campus censorship, Dillon pulls no punches in this cultural takedown.
Political Violence: A Uniquely Left-Wing Problem | Michael Knowles at Harvard Law School
Premiered Oct 10, 2025
At Harvard University, Michael Knowles takes on one of the most dangerous trends in modern politics: the normalization of political violence. In his address, Knowles exposes how intimidation and censorship have replaced debate in the Left’s playbook. His unapologetic defense of truth and freedom reminds students that courage, not conformity, is what preserves a free society.
At Harvard University, Michael Knowles takes on one of the most dangerous trends in modern politics: the normalization of political violence. In his address, Knowles exposes how intimidation and censorship have replaced debate in the Left’s playbook. His unapologetic defense of truth and freedom reminds students that courage, not conformity, is what preserves a free society.
