Fireside Chat with Dennis Prager | PragerU

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 hope for returning to normalcy, Dennis reflects on happiness, humor, and the importance of self-awareness. Donate today to help keep PragerU podcasts and videos free! PragerU.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, patriotism in America, and the difficult question plaguing young people today: “What should I do with my life?” Dennis wishes everyone a happy and meaningful 4th of July! Donate today to help keep PragerU podcasts and videos free! PragerU.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 you is how you choose to react! Donate today to help keep PragerU podcasts and videos free! PragerU.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 learned. If your dad has had a positive impact on your life, don’t forget to say, "Thank you!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 be happy or have fun? They’re not the same, and Dennis explains why. Donate today to help keep PragerU podcasts and videos free! PragerU.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 imbalance of assets and power, you do so from a philosophically-Marxist view. You may be surprised how Dennis responds! Don’t miss Dennis’s Q&A with Newsweek’s brilliant deputy editor (and self-described Marxist) Batya Ungar-Sargon. Also: Why isn’t Dennis a Christian? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 recent tragedy in Uvalde, Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 encourages us to remember that values matter, not race! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 the Bible’s ancient wisdom on hard work, monopolies, property ownership, trade, and socialist ideas. Donate today to help keep PragerU podcasts and videos free! PragerU.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 worst rulings in America’s judicial history. Donate today to help keep PragerU podcasts and videos free! PragerU.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 to restore Freedom of Speech, and bidding for the company. The left misses the point entirely. You’re not supposed to like everything that is said on the Internet. Donate today to help keep PragerU podcasts and videos free! PragerU.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“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 disorders) the lockdowns have had—especially on younger generations. Dennis reads from an article, confirming what he predicted…the lockdown damage is devastating and lasting. He answers the big question we all have: How do we know who to trust anymore? Donate today to help keep PragerU podcasts and videos free! PragerU.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 to your children? What do they believe are your priorities? Donate today to help keep PragerU podcasts and videos free! PragerU.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 people in your life. Donate today to help keep PragerU podcasts and videos free! PragerU.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 more power. Donate today to help keep PragerU podcasts and videos free! PragerU.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 help keep PragerU podcasts and videos free! PragerU.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 terrible crisis. Donate today to help keep PragerU podcasts and videos free! PragerU.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! If you think what we do is important, send us a donation. Your gift will help keep our podcasts and videos free. Donate today at PragerU.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 neighbors to the north. Read Dennis’s column on this topic: Is Canada Becoming North America’s Cuba? https://dennisprager.com/column/is-canada-becoming-north-americas-cuba/ Note: This episode was recorded before Russia’s recent invasion of Ukraine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 power, not science. Donate today to help keep PragerU podcasts and videos free! PragerU.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Dennis explores a problem that isn’t often addressed but shouldn’t be ignored—how religious people alienate others from embracing a life of faith. He describes the two main types of religious people who have a polarizing effect on non-believers, unfortunately turning them away from religion. Donate today to help keep PragerU podcasts and videos free! PragerU.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dennis weighs in on some of this week’s biggest headlines—from Whoopi Goldberg’s remarks about the Holocaust to mandates in Canada. Having written a book on anti-Semitism, Dennis extends Whoopi some grace regarding her comments on “The View”—for which she received a two-week suspension. He also covers the brave truckers fighting for freedom in Canada. Donate today to help keep PragerU podcasts and videos free! PragerU.com/Donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dennis weighs in on the latest crisis between Russia and Ukraine by posing important questions: Who should serve as the world’s policeman? Does the world even need a policeman? Why and how should America intervene? Dennis provides several examples of why the world would be much worse for everyone if America never intervened. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The left claims to speak on behalf of groups in America they label as oppressed or “marginalized” — even when those groups reject the left’s representations. Dennis offers three modern examples: The Washington Redskins, “Latinx,” and “racist” voting laws. Donate today to help keep PragerU podcasts and videos free! PragerU.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s a Q&A Fireside Chat this week! Topics include coming out as conservative and losing friends—are they lost for good? Words of wisdom for loved ones going through tough times, why gender roles are important, and why teaching about freedom is essential (something our older generations failed to do). Enjoy! Donate to help keep PragerU podcasts and videos free! PragerU.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dennis wishes you a Happier New Year and kicks it off with a list of recommended resolutions. He is a big fan of resolutions (even if you break them), and here’s why. Consider making a donation today to help keep PragerU podcasts and videos free! PragerU.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Dennis sits down with Tim Ballard, Founder and President of Operation Underground Railroad (O.U.R.), an organization that has freed countless victims of human trafficking and exploitation. You’ll want to hear his stories, the scope of the crisis, and reasons to be hopeful. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are public acknowledgements of Christmas gradually disappearing? (Spoiler: Yes. There actually is a “war” on Christmas.) Who or what is driving that? If you are among those who think Christmas is no longer inclusive enough, you should know that this Jew disagrees! Settle in to hear why Dennis loves Christmas so much and why you should too. Donate today to help keep PragerU podcasts and videos free! All donations TRIPLE-MATCHED now through Christmas! PragerU.com/christmas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A biological male now called Lia Thomas is dominating the NCAA women’s swim competitions. At any other time, we would all recognize this as cheating. Female swimmers know it’s IMPOSSIBLE to compete and win against transgender athletes. But legacy media is ignoring this women’s rights issue and refusing to acknowledge that fair play no longer exists in women’s sports. Donate today to help keep PragerU podcasts and videos free! All donations TRIPLE-MATCHED now through Christmas! PragerU.com/christmas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every person of faith struggles with this. When terrible things happen to good people (a tragic event, a loved one dies or gets cancer, etc.), the question is always there: Why would God allow this to happen? Well, this is important—it’s the wrong way to approach your faith. Dennis has spent years examining this topic and you’ll appreciate the rational perspective. This episode was made possible through our partnership with Dallas Baptist University. Learn more at PragerU.com/dbu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legacy media outlets called Kyle Rittenhouse both a murderer and a white supremacist. Viewers believed them. The same journalists told viewers that—not a career criminal— but an SUV drove through a Christmas parade in nearby Waukesha killing six and seriously injuring dozens more. If you haven’t yet accepted the sad truth that legacy media willfully distorts the news to fit a left-wing agenda, it’s about time you did. This episode was made possible through our partnership with Dallas Baptist University. Learn more at PragerU.com/dbu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This year’s Thanksgiving episode is about the greatest of all traits: Gratitude. It is the foundation of goodness and happiness. Yet today, young people are being taught to be ungrateful people. Dennis explains why this is such a big deal (along with advice for handling politics during your holiday). Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving! Donate today to help keep PragerU podcasts and video free! PragerU.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is a follow-up to Ep. 211 — Don’t Raise Fearful Children, in which Dennis answers why some people are gripped with fear and others are not. In this episode, Dennis addresses these questions: How do we become less fearful? What is the difference between a courageous person and a non-courageous person? And how is fear used for evil? Donate today to help keep PragerU podcasts and videos free! PragerU.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You may be shocked to learn how many people think stealing is perfectly fine. Would you guess that there’s a political/ideological correlation to this attitude? Do those who defend stealing and looting really think life would be better if society embraced thievery? Dennis analyzes this important issue. Donate today to help keep PragerU podcasts and videos free! PragerU.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What kind of person is more likely to live in fear? Dennis has always spoken about the importance of living a full life and not dwelling in fear, but this episode is about understanding why a person would choose to live in fear. One answer: it probably starts in childhood. He offers one way to avoid raising fearful adults. Click here to take our short survey: l.prageru.com/3GUgfZ1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dennis Prager got COVID, the internet imploded, hateful people mocked & celebrated, and unfortunately for them and the lying media, he made a very quick recovery. Here’s what happened. Donate today to help keep PragerU videos and podcasts free! PragerU.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EVERYTHING in life is a choice: Courage, happiness, religion, marriage, everything. The sooner you realize this, the happier your life will be. Dennis also rants about what the media now labels “misinformation” and the fact that honest dissent is no longer permitted. Note: This episode was previously recorded. Donate to PragerU today to help keep our videos and podcasts free! PragerU.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Research has shown the damaging effects that Instagram and other social media platforms have on young girls and their developing self-esteem. Are social media companies (or parents) to blame? Should Congress intervene? Dennis offers a take that you probably won’t hear anywhere else. Donate today to help keep PragerU videos and podcasts free! PragerU.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This question runs through Dennis’s mind regularly: What kind of person would risk their lives to hide someone they don’t know? Dennis once asked a Jewish couple who had been hidden in Poland during the Holocaust—if they had hoped to be rescued/hidden, whose door would they knock on: a lawyer, a doctor, an artist, or a priest? The answer reveals something incredibly important about the future of this country. Donate today to help keep PragerU videos and podcast free! PragerU.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week’s episode, Dennis worries about Americans losing their freedom… and their common sense. He also poses a challenging question: what happens when a society decides that security is more important than liberty? Make a donation today to help keep PragerU videos and podcast free! PragerU.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

America is more secular than ever before, that’s a fact. America is ALSO less free than ever before. Is there a correlation? How would you react if there was? Dennis has his thoughts. See if you agree. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As a result of the shocking decline of our educational system and culture, parents around the country are increasingly opting to homeschool. What are the primary challenges? Is it worth it? Is it the future? Dennis has an insightful conversation with some current and formerly homeschooled students. Enjoy! Watch our new short documentary, Miseducated: https://www.prageru.com/video/miseducated-the-decline-of-americas-schools Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yeonmi Park, a North Korean defector, suffered unimaginable horror on her journey to freedom. Desperate from starvation and oppression, she managed to escape to China, but had been sold. Several years later, she escaped through the Gobi Desert into Mongolia and then finally to freedom in South Korea. Once at university in America, she recognized the same propaganda tactics of North Korea. She has an incredible story and we’re honored to bring it to you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dennis Prager is the most well-traveled person you know. It’s so important to him that he has traveled abroad every single year since the age of 20—2020 being the first year he couldn’t due to COVID travel restrictions. Now that restrictions have eased, Dennis revisited Hungary and several other Eastern European countries, and today reflects on Hungary’s nationalism and whether the criticism it receives is fair. Should you be proud of your nation? Is it dangerous or unifying? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pulling our remaining 2,500 troops out of Afghanistan? Dennis was against it. And he was against it for the reasons we are now witnessing today. Also in the news: chaos, mandates, and tyranny in Australia. Dennis, as always, provides needed perspective and lessons from all of these events. This episode of the Fireside Chat was recorded before the tragic events that occurred on August 26, 2021. Dennis's column referenced: dennisprager.com/column/are-we-to-be-the-worlds-greatest-force-for-good-or-not/ August is PragerU's fundraising month! Please make a tax-deductible donation today to help us continue reaching millions of young people online. Donate today: PragerU.com/donate/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PragerU’s marvelous CEO Marissa Streit joins Dennis for this special 200th Fireside Chat! They discuss our fans, our haters, and reminisce on the early days of PragerU (including the time we had to start over from scratch). Thank you for making this weekly visit with Dennis part of your life! We hope it contributes something special. In honor of the Fireside Chat's 200th episode, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to PragerU today: Prageru.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There’s a good reason to ask. You see, even though people are living LONGER than ever, the media wants you to believe that global warming presents an immediate and existential threat. People believe it. Some even claim to be glad to never have grandchildren. Here’s Dennis’s take. August is PragerU's fundraising month! Please make a tax-deductible donation today to help us continue reaching millions of young people online. Your gift will be DOUBLE MATCHED today. Donate today: PragerU.com/donate/ Subscribe so you never miss a new Fireside Chat! 👉www.prageru.com/series/fireside-chats/ 0:00 Welcome To The Fireside Chat! 0:51 Not Having A Child For Global Warming 10:10 Repeat A Lie Often Enough... 12:28 Help Spain Going Back To Its Values 17:57 Niceville, Florida And The Muppets 20:29 Deemed Unworthy of Debate 22:09 Politics Shouldn't Dominate Your Life 25:15 The Left Does Destroy Itself Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Fireside Chat was published on August 5, 2021. It’s time to come to terms with the fact that the left is openly hostile toward the message and dream of MLK, Jr.—that a man be judged by his character rather than his skin color. Every modern human in possession of a clear and rational mind embraces the truth: character is everything. August is PragerU's fundraising month! Please make a tax-deductible donation today to help us continue reaching millions of young people online. Donate today: PragerU.com/donate/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Make a donation to PragerU in honor of Dennis Prager's birthday! Make your gift at PragerU.com/dennis Dennis is obviously very special to us here at PragerU; he is the founder of this great company, after all, but more importantly it’s his enduring wisdom and dedication to American values that drive what we do here on a daily basis. Help make his birthday one he'll always remember! PragerU videos are changing the minds of millions of Americans. With your help, we can reach more people and change more minds. 100% of your tax-deductible donation will go towards the production and marketing of our videos. Your donation will help keep our videos free and help us continue to reach millions of young Americans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices