Fireside Chat with Dennis Prager

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01.27.2023

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 ...

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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 ...
06.09.2022 Fireside Chat Ep. 241 - What Is More Dangerous Than Guns? In reaction to the recent Texas shooting, Dennis gives his thoughts on gun violence, its increasing frequency, and its potential causes. He also offers advice for those facing uncertainty and dives into a fascinating discussion on happiness. Would you rather ...
06.02.2022 Fireside Chat Ep. 240 — Q&A with Self-Described Marxist Batya Ungar-Sargon You already knew that COVID lockdowns and restrictions triggered the largest transfer of wealth in U.S. history—all to the very wealthy. Dennis’s fascinating guest argues that if you are concerned about a handful of elites being enriched by a massive ...
05.26.2022 Fireside Chat Ep. 239 — Essential Lessons: Gratitude This week Dennis covers one of his favorite subjects: Gratitude. He offers a warning—don’t base your primary identity on victimhood. The key to living a happy and good life is to be grateful. Note: This episode was filmed before the ...
05.19.2022 Fireside Chat Ep. 238 — The Fringe Does Not Define America This week Dennis comments on reactions to the Buffalo shooting and delivers the speech he would have given to the public following the tragedy, shares his thoughts on open-mindedness, and offers advice to a conservative in a left-dominated profession. He ...
05.16.2022 Fireside Chat Ep. 237 — Can We Learn about Economics from the Bible? with Professor Dave Arnott This week, Dennis visits with Dr. Dave Arnott, Dallas Baptist University’s Professor of Management and Economics, to discuss Biblical economics. People often dismiss the Bible’s relevance on this topic, since it was written over 2,000 years ago. Their conversation reveals ...
05.16.2022 RE-RELEASE: Fireside Chat Ep. 68 — Tell the Truth about Abortion Fireside Chat revisits 2019 with an especially relevant episode about abortion. Dennis responds to the most common pro-abortion arguments to help equip listeners to have productive, values-based dialogues across the aisle.
05.11.2022 Fireside Chat Ep. 236 — Prayer in School: A Net Positive or Negative? Do you think society is better off since banning prayer from classrooms 60 years ago? Dennis responds to objections to a PragerU social media post on optional, non-denominational prayer in schools. Hear why Dennis believes this was one of the ...
04.25.2022 Fireside Chat Ep. 235 — Panic over Elon Musk & Free Speech on Twitter Elon Musk wants to make Twitter free again. This should be a good thing, but the left considers it dangerous. Dennis reads and reacts to some of the most outrageous comments about Elon becoming Twitter’s biggest investor, stating his vision ...
04.15.2022 Fireside Chat Ep. 234 — Lockdown Devastation: Just as Predicted (And Finally Reported) “The lockdowns are the greatest mistake in human history.” Dennis was mocked and dismissed for making this statement nearly two years ago. Now “the experts” are coming out of the shadows to report on the damage (mental health, suicide, eating ...
04.11.2022 Fireside Chat Ep. 233 — The Happiest Day of My Life Dennis reflects on why he reached peak happiness at his son’s recent wedding. He asks parents: Which would bring you more joy—your child getting admitted to a prestigious college…or getting married? If the latter, why? Are you communicating your priorities ...
03.31.2022 Fireside Chat Ep. 232 — On The Fear of Opening Up What holds you back from opening up? Dennis continues his thoughts from last week’s show on the value of being transparent. While there are risks with everything, Dennis notes the great rewards that can come from opening up to the ...
03.25.2022 Fireside Chat Ep. 231 — Inflation Is a Thief Inflation is a silent thief, punishing responsible people who saved for a rainy day. Dennis reveals why inflation is out of control, how we can fix it, and warns how Hitler and the Nazis exploited economic uncertainty to gain ever ...
03.18.2022 Fireside Chat Ep. 230 — Why Schools Should Not Teach Children about Sex Should sex education be taught in schools? Dennis explains why he’s never supported it by clarifying the left’s lies and true intentions behind teaching sexuality to children. We have a moral duty to protect our children’s innocence. Donate today to ...
03.15.2022 Fireside Chat Ep. 229 — Don’t Overcomplicate the War in Ukraine What’s really going on in Ukraine? The Russian invasion of Ukraine is getting more confusing and complex by the day. Or is it? Dennis sorts through the confusion and explores how the left and right are seemingly aligned on this ...
03.04.2022 Fireside Chat Ep. 228 — The Russian Invasion of Ukraine Freedom is clearly precious. There is real evil in this world intending to destroy it. The Russian invasion of Ukraine is proof. Dennis analyzes Putin’s invasion and connects the dots to the environmentalist movement’s involvement. It's fundraising month at PragerU! ...
02.26.2022 Fireside Chat Ep. 227 — Is Canada Lost? Is Canada lost? Dennis addresses Canada’s rapid descent into authoritarianism—suspending and violating basic human rights and freezing bank accounts of those supporting dissenters. Worst of all, many Canadians support this crackdown. Dennis explores whether there is still hope for our ...
02.19.2022 Fireside Chat Ep. 226 — Elites & Masks: It's About Power The glaring mask hypocrisy of celebrities, elites, and politicians begs the question—do they actually believe what they preach? Dennis explores why mask mandates continue to be pushed on average Americans, including children, while our ruling class feels exempt. It’s about ...

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Fireside Chat with Dennis Prager episodes:

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

Fireside Chat Ep. 241 - What Is More Dangerous Than Guns?

Fireside Chat Ep. 240 — Q&A with Self-Described Marxist Batya Ungar-Sargon

Fireside Chat Ep. 239 — Essential Lessons: Gratitude

Fireside Chat Ep. 238 — The Fringe Does Not Define America

Fireside Chat Ep. 237 — Can We Learn about Economics from the Bible? with Professor Dave Arnott

RE-RELEASE: Fireside Chat Ep. 68 — Tell the Truth about Abortion

Fireside Chat Ep. 236 — Prayer in School: A Net Positive or Negative?

Fireside Chat Ep. 235 — Panic over Elon Musk & Free Speech on Twitter

Fireside Chat Ep. 234 — Lockdown Devastation: Just as Predicted (And Finally Reported)

Fireside Chat Ep. 233 — The Happiest Day of My Life

Fireside Chat Ep. 232 — On The Fear of Opening Up

Fireside Chat Ep. 231 — Inflation Is a Thief

Fireside Chat Ep. 230 — Why Schools Should Not Teach Children about Sex

Fireside Chat Ep. 229 — Don’t Overcomplicate the War in Ukraine

Fireside Chat Ep. 228 — The Russian Invasion of Ukraine

Fireside Chat Ep. 227 — Is Canada Lost?

Fireside Chat Ep. 226 — Elites & Masks: It's About Power

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