Fireside Chat with Dennis Prager

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Fireside Chat with Dennis Prager episodes:

04.15.2024
Ep. 335 — Gender and the War on Common Sense
According to a high school teacher, a student’s statement that “only women menstruate” is merely an opinion. Why are we told to “follow the science” but then mandated to ignore basic biology? As common sense takes a backseat to subjectivity,...
04.11.2024
Ep. 336 — This Is What’s Driving the Death of the West
Dennis just filmed another series with Jordan Peterson and The Daily Wire about the four gospels of the New Testament. What does Dennis—a religious Jew—have to say about Judeo-Christian values and the future of America? Plus, Dennis answers your questions...
04.04.2024
Ep. 335 — Gender and the War on Common Sense
According to a high school teacher, a student’s statement that “only women menstruate” is merely an opinion. Why are we told to “follow the science” but then mandated to ignore basic biology? As common sense takes a backseat to subjectivity,...
03.22.2024
Ep. 333 — Affirmative Action Is Humiliating
How would you feel if your surgeon, pilot, or lawyer was an affirmative action hire? Society’s obsession with race and gender at the expense of merit is hurting us all. Dennis explores how this destructive policy is not only unfair...
03.15.2024
Ep. 332 — The Pope Hopes Hell Is Empty?
When asked about hell, Pope Francis recently said, “I like to think hell is empty. I hope it is.” Dennis disagrees. But why? Later, Dennis takes your questions about helping friends with mental health issues and the effects of social...
03.07.2024
Ep. 331 — Q&A: Life Advice for the Next Generation
This week, Dennis answers your questions. How do you choose a career path, not screw up a relationship, or tell a friend they’re being manipulated by the media? Plus, how did Dennis transform from being an unhappy child to a genuinely...
02.29.2024
Ep. 330 — Is Trauma Restricting Your Life?
How many people blame trauma for their issues in life? Everyone faces hardships, but you should never let your struggles define you—even if you become paralyzed from the neck down. The issue in life is not what happens to you;...
02.22.2024
Ep. 329 — Can Fear Be a Good Thing?
Dennis often tells us not to live in fear, but can fear ever be a good thing? In today’s society, a lack of healthy respect for authority has led to a terrifying rise in destructive and disrespectful behavior. According to...
02.15.2024
Ep. 328 — Pleasantly Surprised by Taylor Swift
Dennis shares his thoughts on surprisingly insightful lyrics by Taylor Swift, the “black national anthem” being sung at the Super Bowl, and what a parent should do with a defiant teen.
02.08.2024
Ep. 327 — Does the Media Shape Your Views?
When a friend from New York City called Dennis in concern about a California storm, it raised questions about the media’s impact on our perception and behavior. As the media constantly tries to instill fear and make us panic, Dennis...
02.01.2024
Ep. 326 — Your Pilot Is a DEI Hire. Good Luck!
United Airlines set an aggressive diversity goal for their pilot training academy: at least 50% will be women or people of color. Shouldn’t the only requirement be competence? As a frequent flyer, Dennis has never looked at a female pilot...
01.25.2024
Ep. 325 — You Know Who Wasn't Colorblind? Nazis.
The New England Patriots have their first black coach in the team’s history. While the owner said he doesn’t see color and picked “the best man” for the job, the new coach immediately contradicted him by saying, “If you don’t...
01.18.2024
Ep. 324 — One of the Best Arguments for Why God Is Necessary
How do you act when no one is around? Does your behavior change if you think you’re being watched? The answer to these questions is one of the strongest arguments for why God is necessary. No matter what you believe...
01.16.2024
Ep. 323 — DINKs' Biggest Mistake
More and more American couples are opting to become DINKs—double income, no kids. After all, they’ll enjoy more freedom and have more money if they choose not to have children. But is there something more to life that DINKs are...
01.04.2024
Ep. 322 — Want a Winning Year? Do This.
Happy New Year! Dennis looks back on past New Year's advice and shares practical tips for achieving success in the coming year. Don't miss what he says about pursuing truth, depth, travel, and more to make this your best year...
12.28.2023
Ep. 321 — Dennis and His Son on Addiction and Hitting Rock Bottom
This special Fireside Chat features Dennis’s adopted son, Aaron Prager, and his remarkable story of overcoming alcoholism and substance abuse. Aaron talks to his father about meeting his biological mother (who shared his love of alcohol and drugs), the emotional...
12.21.2023
Ep. 320 — They Hate Your Christmas Joy. Let’s Have More of It!
Bring on the Christmas cheer! Even as a devout Jew, Dennis has always loved the Christmas season. But, in recent years, Christmas joy is on the decline, as leftism and secularism invade every aspect of American culture. How do we...
12.14.2023
Ep. 319 — The Best Place to Lose Your Moral Compass
Why are anti-Zionist demonstrations marching through major American cities? Why do young people hate Israel and sympathize with Hamas? Look no further than our universities, where the left has taught an entire generation not to not to judge good and...
12.07.2023
Ep. 318 — How to Live a Life of Depth
Doing what feels good in the moment may result in temporary pleasure, but will it lead to true happiness? This week, Dennis talks about the importance of not only having superficial fun but pursuing depth in your life. How is...
11.30.2023
Ep. 317 — America First Does Not Mean America Only
As wars in Israel and Ukraine rage on, some Americans are advocating that we take care of our own problems before involving ourselves in foreign affairs. However, if we hold ourselves to that standard, we will never help any other...
11.22.2023
Ep. 316 — Ask Your Family This Question at Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is the most universal of American holidays. How could you be more inclusive than giving thanks? Dennis reflects on this meaningful holiday, why it’s been under attack in recent years, and reminds us how important gratitude is. After all,...
11.16.2023
Ep. 315 — The Middle East Conflict Is Not Complex
One side wants the other side dead. It's not complex. Don't let the left overcomplicate the Middle East conflict. Hamas is very upfront about their goal: to destroy Israel and wipe it off the map. Why are pro-Palestinian protestors denying...
11.09.2023
Ep. 314 — Media Outrage over DETRANS
Everyone is talking about PragerU’s new short documentary, DETRANS: The Dangers of Gender-Affirming Care, after our takeover on X (formerly Twitter). Dennis reacts to media outrage over the film, which gives a voice to brave detransitioners who were manipulated by...
11.03.2023
Ep. 311 — "Palestinian Babies Are as Precious as Israelis!" Tell That to Hamas.
As the war in Gaza rages on, pro-Palestinian sympathizers all over the world (and even in American cities and universities) are blaming Israel for the conflict while chanting, “Gas the Jews!” Dennis debunks the unfounded criticisms against Israel, including the...
11.02.2023
Ep. 313 — Who Wants to Control Others?
From plastic straws to the thermostat in your own home, some people want to control every aspect of your life. America was founded to combat this dark side of human nature that seeks power over others, including what you're allowed...
10.26.2023
Ep. 312 — Your Unhappy Childhood Has an Upside
Are there any disadvantages to having a perfectly happy childhood? Life is tough. The earlier you know this, the better. While experiencing an unhappy childhood is far from ideal, there can be an upside. Dennis provides personal stories and reminds...
10.12.2023
Ep. 310 — Israel Is at War
Over the weekend, Hamas launched the most brutal attack on Israel in the nation’s history. Hundreds of Israelis were brutally tortured, kidnapped, and murdered. Yet some people still try to blame Israel—not the terrorists—for the evils perpetrated against innocent civilians. Dennis explains...
10.05.2023
Ep. 309 — The New York Times Accuses PragerU of Rationalizing Slavery
Now that PragerU is approved for use in schools throughout multiple states across the country, we are under attack from leftist media like never before. Dennis dissects a recent New York Times piece claiming he is a racist, PragerU is...
09.28.2023
Ep. 308 — Dennis Prager and Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. joins Dennis for a special discussion about the medical establishment, the CIA, climate change, and more. From hot-button topics and “crazy conspiracy theories” to issues on war, government, and culture, Dennis seeks clarity over agreement as...
09.21.2023
Ep. 307 — What Does God Care About Most?
Does God want us to have correct theology, perform rituals, participate in worship, or is there something else that’s more important in God’s eyes? Dennis has a theory about what God values above all else and provides six reasons why...
09.14.2023
Ep. 306 — People Don’t Know Real Evil
About half of Americans ages 18-39 cannot identify Auschwitz or any other Nazi death camp, even though most can probably explain preferred pronouns, intersectionality, racism, and sexism. So, why aren’t most students learning anything of importance? Dennis provides three reasons...
09.07.2023
Ep. 305 — How Can We Explain Bad Religious People?
If religion is supposed to produce good people, how can we explain religious people who are bad? Can we judge an entire religion based on its flawed and imperfect believers? After all, religion is not magic. It’s not a silver...
08.31.2023
Ep. 304 — Is God Alone Sufficient?
What does it mean when God says about Adam and Eve, “It is not good for the man to be alone”? Many people, including Christians who share the same faith, have different points of view. Dennis responds to a pastor’s critique...
08.24.2023
Ep. 303 — The California Hurricane Freak-Out
Hurricane Hilary descended upon Southern California this week, as media hysteria and alerts of “life-threatening floods” sent residents into a panic. Nearly everyone complied with instructions to shelter in place, even though one look outside would have assured any rational...
08.17.2023
Ep 302 — Why Is Suicide at an All-Time High?
A recent study from the CDC reports that suicide is at an all-time high. Dennis dives into the three explanations from “the experts” as to why this is and provides his own analysis of the real problems behind this troubling...
08.10.2023
Ep 301 — Where Is God in Tragedy?
A viewer in Africa writes a thoughtful and difficult question to Dennis: Why believe in a God that allows horrible things to happen? Watch to see how Dennis responds to the idea that an all-knowing, all-loving, and all-powerful God allows...
08.03.2023
Ep. 300 — PragerU Is Now in Schools with PragerU CEO Marissa Streit
We have a lot to celebrate in this special 300th Fireside Chat! PragerU CEO Marissa Streit joins Dennis to share BIG NEWS: PragerU is now in schools as an official state-approved education vendor. We are working to bring PragerU’s free,...
07.27.2023
Ep. 299 — Do You Trust the Government to Define "Misinformation"?
According to Pew Research Center, most Americans want the government to restrict free speech to limit “misinformation.” Dennis explores the dangers of this alarming trend in the U.S.—the freest country in the history of the world—especially when you consider who...
07.20.2023
Ep. 298 — CDC Using "Pregnant People"
Now that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is using the term “pregnant people” and denying one of the most basic and fundamental biological truths that women (not men) give birth, how can we trust the CDC about...
07.13.2023
Ep. 297 — Our Broken Culture Is Getting Worse (A.I. Isn't Helping)
American society is producing children who are selfish, ungrateful, and lazy. Many adult children refuse to speak to their parents, most of whom are completely undeserving of such cruelty. Now, with the introduction of artificial intelligence, kids are cheating at...
07.06.2023
Ep. 296 — America Needs American Values
Days after the 4th of July, Dennis reflects on the meaning of patriotism at a time when we may not feel proud of the direction America is headed. Despite these feelings, however, we raise the flag for the values it...
06.29.2023
Ep. 295 — My One Regret
This week, Dennis reads two very different letters: one from a fan who attributes Dennis with improving his life, the other from Arizona State University faculty, accusing Dennis of bigotry and hate. Sadly, many people who should hear what Dennis...
06.22.2023
Ep. 294 — Europe vs. America Today
Dennis recently visited Eastern Europe and instead of wanting to kiss the ground upon his return home (as he always had in the past), a different thought crossed his mind. With LGBTQ “pride” taking over American culture, we have lost...
06.19.2023
Ep. 293 — The Tragedy of Being Raised to Hate
According to Biblical law, Jews are forbidden to hate Egyptians—the people who held them captive in slavery for centuries. What does this ancient rule have to teach us about oppression, “white privilege,” and racism in our culture today?
06.08.2023
Ep. 292 — Want Joy? Prepare For Pain.
This week, Dennis reminds us you cannot have a rich life without pain. He then answers a difficult question about abortion, inspiring his wife to spontaneously share her personal experience of nearly aborting her son 13 weeks into the pregnancy....
06.08.2023
Ep. 291 — Pride Month: Why Do We Do This?
This month is LGBTQ Pride Month. But viewing people through the lens of sexual orientation, race, religion, or any group at all is not beneficial to society. The left demands that radical ideologies not only be tolerated but also celebrated. Long ago,...
05.25.2023
Ep. 290 — Know Thyself (Including Your Strengths)
Are you guilty of pride if you acknowledge your strengths? Dennis has been writing and speaking to large audiences for decades. His success has taught him valuable lessons about arrogance, humility, and self-esteem that we can all benefit from when...
05.18.2023
Ep. 289 — Moving On: How Soon Is Too Soon?
A few weeks after the death of Dennis’s beloved bulldog Otto, his family welcomed a new pet into their home—welcome Mr. Tubz! Dennis reflects on moving on after the death of a dog, or for that matter, a spouse. Is...
05.11.2023
Ep. 288 — You Should Have Shoulds in Life
Dennis offers words of wisdom to live by, as he shares his three favorite verbs. Can you guess what they are? These three simple words have shifted Dennis’s entire outlook on life, and he explains how they can do the...
05.04.2023
Ep. 287 — People Believe What They Want to Believe
Do you believe what is true? Or are your beliefs dictated by what you wish was true? Lies are the root of evil and truth is the mother of goodness. That’s why Dennis challenges us to be honest with ourselves...

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Fireside Chat with Dennis Prager episodes:

Ep. 335 — Gender and the War on Common Sense

Ep. 336 — This Is What’s Driving the Death of the West

Ep. 335 — Gender and the War on Common Sense

Ep. 333 — Affirmative Action Is Humiliating

Ep. 332 — The Pope Hopes Hell Is Empty?

Ep. 331 — Q&A: Life Advice for the Next Generation

Ep. 330 — Is Trauma Restricting Your Life?

Ep. 329 — Can Fear Be a Good Thing?

Ep. 328 — Pleasantly Surprised by Taylor Swift

Ep. 327 — Does the Media Shape Your Views?

Ep. 326 — Your Pilot Is a DEI Hire. Good Luck!

Ep. 325 — You Know Who Wasn't Colorblind? Nazis.

Ep. 324 — One of the Best Arguments for Why God Is Necessary

Ep. 323 — DINKs' Biggest Mistake

Ep. 322 — Want a Winning Year? Do This.

Ep. 321 — Dennis and His Son on Addiction and Hitting Rock Bottom

Ep. 320 — They Hate Your Christmas Joy. Let’s Have More of It!

Ep. 319 — The Best Place to Lose Your Moral Compass

Ep. 318 — How to Live a Life of Depth

Ep. 317 — America First Does Not Mean America Only

Ep. 316 — Ask Your Family This Question at Thanksgiving

Ep. 315 — The Middle East Conflict Is Not Complex

Ep. 314 — Media Outrage over DETRANS

Ep. 311 — "Palestinian Babies Are as Precious as Israelis!" Tell That to Hamas.

Ep. 313 — Who Wants to Control Others?

Ep. 312 — Your Unhappy Childhood Has an Upside

Ep. 310 — Israel Is at War

Ep. 309 — The New York Times Accuses PragerU of Rationalizing Slavery

Ep. 308 — Dennis Prager and Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.

Ep. 307 — What Does God Care About Most?

Ep. 306 — People Don’t Know Real Evil

Ep. 305 — How Can We Explain Bad Religious People?

Ep. 304 — Is God Alone Sufficient?

Ep. 303 — The California Hurricane Freak-Out

Ep 302 — Why Is Suicide at an All-Time High?

Ep 301 — Where Is God in Tragedy?

Ep. 300 — PragerU Is Now in Schools with PragerU CEO Marissa Streit

Ep. 299 — Do You Trust the Government to Define "Misinformation"?

Ep. 298 — CDC Using "Pregnant People"

Ep. 297 — Our Broken Culture Is Getting Worse (A.I. Isn't Helping)

Ep. 296 — America Needs American Values

Ep. 295 — My One Regret

Ep. 294 — Europe vs. America Today

Ep. 293 — The Tragedy of Being Raised to Hate

Ep. 292 — Want Joy? Prepare For Pain.

Ep. 291 — Pride Month: Why Do We Do This?

Ep. 290 — Know Thyself (Including Your Strengths)

Ep. 289 — Moving On: How Soon Is Too Soon?

Ep. 288 — You Should Have Shoulds in Life

Ep. 287 — People Believe What They Want to Believe

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