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Ep. 290 — Know Thyself (Inc...

05.25.2023

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 ...

Fireside Chat with Dennis Prager episodes:

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 ...
04.27.2023 Ep. 286 — My Stance on Porn and Thoughts on Otto’s Death During a recent discussion with Jordan Peterson, Dennis made comments about porn that made the rounds on the Internet. During this week's Fireside Chat, Dennis provides clarity and addresses his stance on porn, lust, and adultery. He also reflects on ...
04.20.2023 Ep. 285 — Crime, Looting, and Fatherlessness A Walmart was looted in Chicago. How many of the looters—mostly young black men—have fathers in the home or attended church the previous Sunday? Dennis believes there’s a crisis among young blacks in America and it’s not caused by poverty ...
04.14.2023 Ep. 284 — So, You Want to Be Famous? Many young people yearn to be famous. But will it bring them happiness? Dennis shares his views on fame and takes your questions on religion, dating, and marriage.
04.06.2023 Ep. 283 — This Is What Happens in Dictatorships For the first time in American history, a former president was indicted and arrested. Whether you like him or not, the implications for the future of our country are disastrous. Reading from his column, "Could It Happen Here? It Is ...
03.30.2023 Ep. 282 — A Mental Health Crisis and the Death of God Dennis addresses the tragic shooting at a Christian school in Nashville. Are guns the problem? Or is the real crisis today the death of God and religion, the lack of fathers, and the resulting rise of mental health issues? Help ...
03.23.2023 Ep. 281 — Who Are You Until You’re Tested? Dennis recently asked Jordan Peterson, “Do we ever really know someone until they're tested?” Dr. Peterson responded without hesitation. In this episode, Dennis offers a few commonsense questions to test yourself and answers questions about the Bible, sharing conservative values ...
03.16.2023 Ep. 280 — Why Do You Still Trust Them? Climate activist Greta Thunberg deleted a tweet from 2018 warning that humanity would be wiped out “unless we stop using fossil fuels over the next five years.” Here we are, five years later, and the world didn’t end. If the ...
03.10.2023 Ep. 279 — If Nothing Is Horrific, Life Is Terrific Life is difficult—that’s not a complaint; it’s just a fact. Once you understand that, the happier you’ll be. Parents do a disservice when they try to make life easier for their children. Instead, they should help their kids build up ...
03.03.2023 Fireside Chat Ep. 278 — If They Can Scare You, They Can Control You Every tyrannical regime used fear to control its subjects—because that’s the only way people will willingly give up their freedom. And they do. It has happened throughout history and is now happening in the last place it ever should: America. ...
02.23.2023 Fireside Chat Ep. 277 — Ukraine: Should the U.S. Be Involved? This week marks one year since the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Many people (including some whom Dennis admires) criticize America’s involvement in the conflict. Dennis, always preferring clarity to agreement, unpacks common objections like helping a corrupt country and caring ...
02.17.2023 Fireside Chat Ep. 276 — Experts, the CDC, Lockdowns, and Depression Experts now say the COVID lockdowns and school shutdowns went too far. A new report from the CDC claims 1 in 3 teen girls are suicidal. Could these issues be related? It's no surprise to Dennis. After all, he always ...
02.10.2023 Fireside Chat Ep. 275 — What Makes Someone Remarkable? There are few truly remarkable people in the world. Where do they come from? Is it nature, nurture, or just plain luck? Plus, Dennis shares his thoughts on preferred pronouns, how Disney is hurting children, whether politicians should have term ...
02.03.2023 Fireside Chat Ep. 274 — A Rare Danish Conservative with Astrid Johanne Høg After meeting Danish journalist Astrid Johanne Høg in her home country, Dennis said, “We must do a special Fireside Chat.” Together, the kindred spirits ask, "Is Denmark Socialist?" and discuss secularism, conservatism, and transgender ideology in America vs. Denmark. Donate ...
01.27.2023 Fireside Chat Ep. 273 — Should "T" Be Part of "LGBT"? What should a retail store employee do if she feels uncomfortable setting up a gay pride display at work? Dennis answers this question, discusses LGBT+ pride, and asks why “T” for “transgender” is included in this acronym. He also shares ...
01.19.2023 Fireside Chat Ep. 272 — Should Your Conscience Be Your Guide? To whom are you morally accountable? If not God, the most common answer is often "my own conscience." Dennis explains why this is problematic. Donate today to help keep PragerU podcasts and videos free! PragerU.com/donate
01.16.2023 Fireside Chat Ep. 271 — Protect Children’s Innocence: It’s the Adults’ Job It is the job of adults to protect children. But for the first time, America is failing in this regard. Dennis discusses how children are being harmed, sexualized, and robbed of innocence, even by well-intentioned adults. He shares his thoughts ...
01.06.2023 Fireside Chat Ep. 270 — Should All Murderers Live? What does justice look like for the college students who were recently murdered in Idaho? Dennis discusses the unbridgeable gulf that exists between those who think the death penalty is always wrong and those who support it under certain circumstances. ...
12.29.2022 Fireside Chat Ep. 269 — Don’t Waste Time “Finding Yourself” With the New Year approaching, Dennis warns against making a resolution to “find yourself.” Don’t ask, “Who am I?” A better question is, “Who do I want to be?” That would be a great thing to work on this coming ...
12.23.2022 Fireside Chat Ep. 268 — The Case for Christmas and Santa Dennis is a religious Jew and loves the Christmas season. It may not be his holy day, but it is a national holiday and there’s no reason for anyone to feel excluded from this special time of year. Dennis has ...
12.16.2022 Fireside Chat Ep. 267 — The Evil of Holocaust Denial Why would anyone deny the single most documented genocide in history? This week, Dennis responds to strong opposition he received from his recent column, If Holocaust Deniers Don’t Go to Hell, There Is No God. Plus, all tax-deductible donations made ...
12.12.2022 Fireside Chat Ep. 266 — Exposing NewsGuard with Marissa Streit This week, Dennis is joined by PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to discuss the damaging effects of third-party "fact-checker" NewsGuard. This self-appointed authority continues to bully PragerU and suppress free speech. We are fighting back and exposing NewsGuard for its dishonesty, ...
12.02.2022 Fireside Chat Ep. 62 - How You Can Be Happy (Re-Release) This week, Dennis shares an important message about what famous Christmas tunes call “the best time of the year.” ‘Tis the season to be merry, but happiness doesn’t happen to you. Pursuing happiness, like pursuing all good things in life, ...
11.23.2022 Fireside Chat Ep. 265 — The Quintessential American Holiday Thanksgiving is not a Christian holiday. It's not a Jewish holiday. It's the quintessential American holiday where people of every race, creed, color, and religion gather together just to give thanks. In this week’s Fireside Chat, Dennis talks about the ...
11.17.2022 Fireside Chat Ep. 264 — A Transgender Beauty Pageant Winner? Dennis shares his reflections on his recent trip to Denmark, including his theory on the “happiest” countries in the world. When everything is free, are you happy or content? There’s a difference. He also comments on the first transgender winner ...
11.11.2022 Fireside Chat Ep. 263 — Is Your Race Your Identity? Dennis reacts to an "anti-racist" book for middle schoolers and questions society’s current obsession with skin color. Does focusing on race make you deep or just superficial? What happens when all that matters is dominance and power, without the ability ...
11.03.2022 Fireside Chat Ep. 262 — Kanye West, Antisemitism, and Candace Owens Were Kanye West’s recent comments antisemitic? Religious Jew and respected conservative thinker Dennis Prager answers this question and shares his thoughts on Candace Owens’ friendship with Kanye in this week’s Fireside Chat. Donate today to help keep PragerU podcasts and ...
10.28.2022 Fireside Chat Ep. 261 — What Do Conservatives Wish to Conserve? Dennis shares his definition of “conservatism” and explains its core values: liberty, free speech, and conserving the best of the past. He also answers your questions about pro-life being considered “extreme,” losing childhood innocence, and re-marrying after divorce. You can ...
10.21.2022 Fireside Chat Ep. 260 — The Teenage Mental Health Crisis Why are American teens so miserable? According to an opinion piece in The New York Times, depression, anxiety, and suicide are on the rise among young people due to climate change, racism, and inequality. Dennis has a different view about ...
10.14.2022 Fireside Chat Ep. 259 — Why Do Atheists Want More People in Church? A recent PragerU post revealed that even atheists believe a lot of our social problems would be solved if more people were religiously active. Dennis gives his thoughts and argues that anything worthwhile, including faith, requires hard work. He then ...
10.07.2022 Fireside Chat Ep. 258 — Should You Embrace Your Flaws? Do your flaws make you beautiful or “flawsome”? Dennis thinks we should confront our imperfections, not relish in them. After dispelling society’s current messages about flaws, Dennis answers your questions about doubting the Bible, family vacations, and how to treat ...
09.30.2022 Fireside Chat Ep. 257 — Why You Should Honor Your Parents The Bible commands us to honor our father and mother, but that’s sometimes easier said than done. This week, Dennis discusses how to honor a difficult parent, why parental authority matters, and why God commands it in the first place. ...
09.23.2022 Fireside Chat Ep. 256 — Follow Your Values, Not Your Instincts Dennis spends this week’s Fireside Chat answering your questions on what the Bible says about sexuality, what it means to fear God, and how to discern conspiracy theories. Donate today to help keep PragerU podcasts and videos free! PragerU.com/donate
09.15.2022 Fireside Chat Ep. 255 — Is the World Better Because You're in It? Is the world better because you’re in it? The self-esteem movement ushered in sentiments like this, but what are the consequences of heaping praise on children? Dennis argues that teaching children self-control is more important than self-esteem. He then answers ...
09.09.2022 Fireside Chat Ep. 254 — Reason Is the Antidote to Fear Are some people addicted to fear? Dennis explains why letting irrationality govern your life leads to fear and unhappiness. Instead, we should use reason and ask ourselves, “What’s the worst that can happen?” Dennis encourages us to get out of ...
09.02.2022 Fireside Chat Ep. 253 — Is Feeling Safe More Important than Free Speech? Pew Research Center reports that a majority of U.S. teens value people feeling safe online over being able to speak freely. Dennis shares his thoughts on what this reveals about young people in America today. He then answers your questions ...
08.25.2022 Fireside Chat Ep. 252 — Has Feminism Ruined Work? Dennis reacts to a tweet about women and work, which reveals how modern feminism has destroyed meaningful work for both sexes. He then answers your questions about music, adopted children, and the battle against narcissism and coveting. Help spread the ...
08.18.2022 Fireside Chat Ep. 251 — Secularism: The Age of the Absurd Dennis summarizes his life’s work as understanding the consequences of secularism. In view of that, Dennis addresses three reasons why young people today are alienated from religion. He also answers questions about his childhood, marital issues, being ready to face ...
08.12.2022 Fireside Chat Ep. 250 — Is Liberty in Your Nature? In the wake of the FBI raid on a former president’s home, Dennis reminds us that freedom is a value, not an instinct. Liberty has always been part of Dennis’s nature, even when he was a kid exploring the streets ...
08.05.2022 Fireside Chat Ep. 249 — Common Sense Is Not So Common What does Dennis think about the recent state of emergency declared over Monkeypox? Is it just another excuse for more government control? Dennis discusses the difference between intelligence and common sense (which isn’t so common these days). He then answers ...
07.29.2022 Fireside Chat Ep. 248 — Does Self-Love Make You a Better Person? In this week’s episode, Dennis shares his thoughts on the self-love movement. He reacts to popular quotes, song lyrics, and a tweet about never leaving home as an act of self-love. Dennis also discusses the consequences of secularism and offers ...
07.21.2022 Fireside Chat Ep. 247 — What Are Young People Missing? Dennis addresses the younger generation and shares his thoughts on how they’ve been deprived of the best things in life: God and Country. He also answers questions about the correlation between the middle class and the economy, having opposite politics ...
07.14.2022 Fireside Chat Ep. 246 — Do People Divorce Too Easily? Dennis shares his thoughts on divorce and why the possibility of it is good for a marriage. He also dives into other nuances of the topic including divorcing “too easily,” God’s response, and infidelity. Dennis answers a viewer on where ...
07.08.2022 Fireside Chat Ep. 245 — The Danger of "Health Above All" Dennis reacts to the 4th of July shooting in Chicago and shares his opinions on capital punishment. He also discusses the dangers of marijuana and why he thinks it’s worse than alcohol or tobacco. In response to a question about ...
06.30.2022 Ep. 244 — Dennis Reacts: Overturning Roe v. Wade In the wake of the Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade, Dennis discusses what he finds most disturbing about the pro-choice stance and what’s happened with the left’s moral compass. He also answers your questions on suffering, meaningful identities, ...
06.24.2022 Fireside Chat Ep. 243 — Is It Offensive To Ask "Where Are You From?" Dennis reacts to a tweet about the “offensiveness” of asking someone, “Where Are You From?” He also answers questions on complex topics including hate, identity, and LGBTQ influence on children. Remember, the one freedom no one can take away from ...
06.16.2022 Fireside Chat Ep. 242 — The Necessity of Fathers Happy Father’s Day! Dennis shares his thoughts on fathers, raising children, and love in the parent-child relationship. He tackles the complex question of God's necessity vs. God's existence. Don't miss Dennis's lighthearted signoff saying "thank you" in the languages he’s ...

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Fireside Chat with Dennis Prager episodes:

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

Ep. 286 — My Stance on Porn and Thoughts on Otto’s Death

Ep. 285 — Crime, Looting, and Fatherlessness

Ep. 284 — So, You Want to Be Famous?

Ep. 283 — This Is What Happens in Dictatorships

Ep. 282 — A Mental Health Crisis and the Death of God

Ep. 281 — Who Are You Until You’re Tested?

Ep. 280 — Why Do You Still Trust Them?

Ep. 279 — If Nothing Is Horrific, Life Is Terrific

Fireside Chat Ep. 278 — If They Can Scare You, They Can Control You

Fireside Chat Ep. 277 — Ukraine: Should the U.S. Be Involved?

Fireside Chat Ep. 276 — Experts, the CDC, Lockdowns, and Depression

Fireside Chat Ep. 275 — What Makes Someone Remarkable?

Fireside Chat Ep. 274 — A Rare Danish Conservative with Astrid Johanne Høg

Fireside Chat Ep. 273 — Should "T" Be Part of "LGBT"?

Fireside Chat Ep. 272 — Should Your Conscience Be Your Guide?

Fireside Chat Ep. 271 — Protect Children’s Innocence: It’s the Adults’ Job

Fireside Chat Ep. 270 — Should All Murderers Live?

Fireside Chat Ep. 269 — Don’t Waste Time “Finding Yourself”

Fireside Chat Ep. 268 — The Case for Christmas and Santa

Fireside Chat Ep. 267 — The Evil of Holocaust Denial

Fireside Chat Ep. 266 — Exposing NewsGuard with Marissa Streit

Fireside Chat Ep. 62 - How You Can Be Happy (Re-Release)

Fireside Chat Ep. 265 — The Quintessential American Holiday

Fireside Chat Ep. 264 — A Transgender Beauty Pageant Winner?

Fireside Chat Ep. 263 — Is Your Race Your Identity?

Fireside Chat Ep. 262 — Kanye West, Antisemitism, and Candace Owens

Fireside Chat Ep. 261 — What Do Conservatives Wish to Conserve?

Fireside Chat Ep. 260 — The Teenage Mental Health Crisis

Fireside Chat Ep. 259 — Why Do Atheists Want More People in Church?

Fireside Chat Ep. 258 — Should You Embrace Your Flaws?

Fireside Chat Ep. 257 — Why You Should Honor Your Parents

Fireside Chat Ep. 256 — Follow Your Values, Not Your Instincts

Fireside Chat Ep. 255 — Is the World Better Because You're in It?

Fireside Chat Ep. 254 — Reason Is the Antidote to Fear

Fireside Chat Ep. 253 — Is Feeling Safe More Important than Free Speech?

Fireside Chat Ep. 252 — Has Feminism Ruined Work?

Fireside Chat Ep. 251 — Secularism: The Age of the Absurd

Fireside Chat Ep. 250 — Is Liberty in Your Nature?

Fireside Chat Ep. 249 — Common Sense Is Not So Common

Fireside Chat Ep. 248 — Does Self-Love Make You a Better Person?

Fireside Chat Ep. 247 — What Are Young People Missing?

Fireside Chat Ep. 246 — Do People Divorce Too Easily?

Fireside Chat Ep. 245 — The Danger of "Health Above All"

Ep. 244 — Dennis Reacts: Overturning Roe v. Wade

Fireside Chat Ep. 243 — Is It Offensive To Ask "Where Are You From?"

Fireside Chat Ep. 242 — The Necessity of Fathers

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