Fireside Chat with Dennis Prager | PragerU

A touching moment: Dennis receives birthday messages from PragerFORCE and it triggers a reflection on his life and career. What’s his most important message? Why does he receive so much hatred and how does he deal with it? He has led a unique life, including a smuggling operation in the Soviet Union—and experiencing that true totalitarianism taught some key life lessons. In honor of Dennis’s upcoming birthday, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to PragerU: PragerU.com/donate Subscribe so you never miss a new Fireside Chat! 👉https://www.prageru.com/series/fireside-chats/ 0:00 Who Does Otto Love Most? 2:52 PragerFORCE’s Birthday Message 6:11 Dennis Reflecting On His Life’s Work 14:19 Dennis’s Experience In The Soviet Union 20:56 Values Other Nations Should Conserve 26:26 The Rich Paying Their Fair Share 32:09 How To Spend Spare Time To Grow 34:50 The Left Destroying Music & The Arts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is one of the most important questions one can ask: What is the best thing Americans can do to make the country better? Dennis has an answer that you won’t expect. Column referenced: https://dennisprager.com/column/the-best-thing-most-americans-can-do-to-make-america-better/ 0:00 Welcome! 1:02 Men And Women Are Different 3:43 The Best Thing You Can Do For Society 10:45 Advice: Longtime Friend On The Left 13:36 Advice: School Lacking American Values 16:30 China: When Do We Intervene? 20:46 The Party Of White Supremacists? 24:28 The Left Destroying Music & The Arts 27:30 In Our Flawed Nation, It’s Still Great Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Famine is a natural consequence of communism, so it’s no surprise this is happening in Cuba. And as usual, the media takes a dishonest spin on the protests. Even scarier is how likely it now seems to see similar protests for freedom here in America, eventually. Subscribe so you never miss a new Fireside Chat! 👉https://www.prageru.com/series/fireside-chats/ 0:00 Values Must Be Universally Good 2:22 Protests In Cuba Demanding Freedom 3:51 Freedom: An Anti-Government Slogan? 6:57 “Misinformation” Label Used In Cuba 9:32 Man Exposing Himself At Wi Spa 11:02 One Word To Sum Up 2021 17:02 Totalitarianism Is Always Right-Wing? 18:57 It’s Okay To Lie If It’s For Health 21:23 Advice For Adoption 23:24 Most Important Values? 24:43 Religious Upbringing In Secular Nation? 27:42 Is Otto Becoming A Diva? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you make sense of the Israel-Palestinian conflict? This week’s guest, Bassem Eid, is a pro-Israel Palestinian who writes for several Israeli publications—an extremely brave and risky thing to do. Watch this fascinating conversation between two men who value truth over everything. Subscribe so you never miss a new Fireside Chat! 👉https://www.prageru.com/series/fireside-chats/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Folks, this might be the most important Independence Day to celebrate than ever before. It doesn’t (and never did) mean that you agree with every single thing that America has done. But what this country HAS gotten right is a miraculous achievement, and we are all unfathomably lucky beneficiaries. Have a happy and reflective Fourth! Subscribe so you never miss a new Fireside Chat! 👉 https://www.prageru.com/series/fireside-chats/ 0:00 The Value In Having Habits 2:14 Lucky To Live In America 7:31 With Flaws, America Is Still Exceptional 12:02 Olympian Turning Her Back To The Flag 16:13 Dennis’s Favorite Founding Father? 16:46 We Must Educate For Liberty 19:45 I’m Offended–The Motto Of The Left 20:50 Not Ready To Give Up On Public School 23:07 Passing On Your Beliefs To Your Kids 25:53 Do Hindus Fit In Judeo-Christian Values? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Iowa public school system has MANDATED Critical Race Theory and Dennis reviews a shocking document that the state’s teachers are forced to use. You won’t believe the things it paints with a “white supremacy” brush. Dennis's column this week: https://dennisprager.com/column/if-america-is-racist-why-have-millions-of-blacks-emigrated-here-did-jews-emigrate-to-germany-in-the-1930s/ 0:00 Otto Thanks You 0:45 Iowa School System Documents Leaked 3:02 “Make America Great Again” 6:19 “Denial Of White Privilege” 7:51 “Euro-Centric Curriculum” 9:37 “Mass Incarceration” 10:40 “Celebration Of Columbus Day” 12:06 Where Are All The White Supremacists? 15:22 Black Americans Have It Great 18:46 Biology Major Couldn’t Define Life 21:30 How Does Dennis Experience God? 25:04 Some Thoughts On Friendship Subscribe so you never miss a new Fireside Chat! 👉 https://www.prageru.com/series/fireside-chats/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dennis reflects on this past year’s newfound obsession with “safety.” The price for "playing it safe" at everything in life is not fully living. Later, he addresses Juneteenth, our new national holiday, and the U.S. military going woke. Subscribe so you never miss a new Fireside Chat! 👉 https://www.prageru.com/series/fireside-chats/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a recent Fireside Chat, Dennis reacted to John Oliver’s Middle East commentary and invited him to debate at a time and place of his choosing. Predictably, he has not accepted. Why? Because the left would rather mock and smear than have an honest debate. Subscribe so you never miss a new Fireside Chat! 👉 https://www.prageru.com/series/fireside-chats/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Americans have been TAUGHT to be offended by things that normally would never be seen as “offensive” or are in any way intended to be, and it is a pitiable way to go through life. Dennis wonders: Have we reached the point of no return? Subscribe so you never miss a new Fireside Chat! 👉 https://www.prageru.com/series/fireside-chats/ 0:00 Welcome To Episode 189! 1:42 Our Society Is Increasingly Offended 3:15 Deciding To Not Be Offended 8:35 You Are Being Taught To Be Offended 13:00 Dennis’s Love Of Fountain Pens 17:57 How Important Is Intent And Motive? 21:58 Otto Almost Returned 23:14 Are We At A Point Of No Return? 25:53 Changing God’s Gender" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Dennis met with Rob McCoy, the Senior Pastor of Calvary Chapel Godspeak. His church was one of a handful of churches who opened their doors without any COVID restrictions, despite the threat of fines from the local government. Tune into this very moving episode. Subscribe so you never miss a new Fireside Chat! 👉 https://www.prageru.com/series/fireside-chats/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Big media names FAWNED over John Oliver’s segment this week about the Middle East conflict. Here’s the problem: He’s wrong. Too many people don’t realize they have been manipulated by Hamas propaganda. Here’s the truth. Dennis’s Column this week: https://dennisprager.com/column/men-give-birth-america-was-founded-in-1619-and-israel-is-the-aggressor/ 5-Minute Video — Israel: The World’s Most Moral Army https://www.prageru.com/video/israel-the-worlds-most-moral-army/ Subscribe so you never miss a new Fireside Chat! 👉 https://www.prageru.com/series/fireside-chats/ 0:00 Dennis Travels To Hawaii 54:04 Hamas Embodies Evil 4:33 The Left’s Lies 5:54 Dennis Reacts To John Oliver 23:26 Online Dating & The Perfect First Date 29:13 Thanks For Watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

51% of young Americans are feeling depressed with a negative outlook on life, according to a recent survey. Why are they feeling so hopeless? Well if you are indoctrinated to hate your past, to live fearfully, and to expect the world to end, how could you not be? Subscribe so you never miss a new Fireside Chat! 👉 https://www.prageru.com/series/fireside-chats/ 0:00 Otto’s Motto: “What, Me Worry?” 1:19 51% Of Young Americans Depressed 4:23 Older Generation’s Negative Influence 7:04 Nothing To Fear But Fear Itself 9:32 Scared Of The Future: Global Warming 12:35 Hating America 15:21 Need A Sense Of Purpose And Meaning 21:13 Advice For Returning To Religion 26:16 Happiness & Having No Expectations 30:07 Don’t Live A Deprived Life Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's Fireside Chat, Dennis goes over two recent viral moments surrounding police controversy. First, the student who was berated by his teacher for defending the police, then an absolutely terrible video of an abusive woman who was pulled over for using her phone. Why does the left HATE the police? Dennis Prager offers brilliant insight. Subscribe so you never miss a new Fireside Chat! 👉 https://www.prageru.com/series/fireside-chats/ Text PRAGERU to 64600 to receive notifications. 0:00 Snoopy Stole The Bed 1:24 Woman Yelling “Murderer” At Police 5:36 What Are “White Values”? 7:54 Why Does The Left Hate The Police? 11:42 The Left’s Damage To The Police Force 13:27 Resisting Arrest Is A Death Sentence? 14:07 Hugh Hewitt Asks Another Question 16:07 The Root Problem Of The Left 19:44 Norway’s Economic System 23:31 The Great American Experiment 26:00 Same Values From Different Morals? 27:43 Reunited With Our Pets In Heaven? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are we blessed to live in America or is it an oppressive place for minorities? Former Ambassador to the UN, Nikki Haley, sits down with Dennis to discuss American values, Critical Race Theory, and censorship. Don't miss this powerful episode! Subscribe so you never miss a new Fireside Chat! 👉 https://www.prageru.com/series/fireside-chats/ Text PRAGERU to 64600 to receive notifications Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dennis Prager discusses the Derek Chauvin trial and how it will affect the future of policing in America. What happened to the racism charge, and did the jury reach the correct verdict? Dennis also discusses PragerU's Earth Day initiative and how Big Tech is going after our content on climate change. Tune in! Subscribe so you never miss a new Fireside Chat! 👉 https://www.prageru.com/series/fireside-chats/ Text PRAGERU to 64600 to receive notifications Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An 8-year-old sent Dennis some Fireside Chat fan mail, which is terrific but also raises a question: What makes Dennis’s Chats appreciated even by children? Dennis has been public speaking since his 20s, and he gives some advice on how to be an effective communicator. Also: Why you must resist globalism, how to mend a broken heart, and the dangers of “equity.” Enjoy. Subscribe so you never miss a new Fireside Chat! 👉 https://www.prageru.com/series/fireside-chats/ Text PRAGERU to 64600 for notifications. 0:00 Don’t Be Afraid To Try! 1:06 Fireside Fan Mail From An 8-Year-Old 2:35 Clarity Is Key To Understanding 6:11 Learn How To Be Interesting 7:35 A Snoopy Interruption 10:23 Globalism: Power Corrupts 16:22 Broken Hearts & Shock Absorbers 19:40 Promoting Stable Marriages 23:51 Equity Vs. Inequality 28:13 Otto’s Motto 28:50 It Depends Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You guys have been asking us for YEARS to make kid-specific content. We heard you! PREP is up and running, and it is already bringing thousands (very soon, tens of thousands) of kindred spirits together. Parents across the country are standing up and speaking out against Critical Race Theory and other toxic curricula in their schools. Join them! PragerU.com/PREP Subscribe so you never miss a new Fireside Chat! 👉 https://www.prageru.com/series/fireside-chats/ Text PRAGERU to 64600 to receive notifications. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Candlelight vigils are held for the most brutal murderers—attended by people opposed to the death penalty. But have they ever held a vigil for the murdered innocent? Dennis examines the moral arguments both in favor of and against the death penalty in this week's Fireside Chat. Dennis's column this week: https://dennisprager.com/column/the-american-civil-war-is-over-judeo-christian-values/ Watch our 5-Minute Video on this topic: https://www.prageru.com/video/is-the-death-penalty-ever-moral/ Subscribe so you never miss a new Fireside Chat! 👉 https://www.prageru.com/series/fireside-chats/ Text PRAGERU to 64600 for notifications 0:00 Welcome With Otto! 1:10 Death Row: Should All Murderers Live? 6:09 Adolf Eichmann Execution In Israel 7:49 Think A Second Time 11:05 Addressing Moral Arguments 16:36 Dennis Spent The Day With Murderers 19:03 Is It Better To Have A Smart Dog? 20:41 Dennis’s Embarrassing Basketball Story 28:36 The Secular Have No Passion? 32:22 Snoopy’s Rejection Of Dennis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you listen to the mainstream news media, you're led to believe that anti-Asian racism is on the rise and white supremacy is behind it. Is this reporting accurate? This week, Dennis delves into the latest "spike" in attacks on Asian-Americans and the left's habitual untruthfulness. Dennis's column this week: The Latest Left-Wing Anti-American Lie: ‘Anti-Asian Racism’ — https://dennisprager.com/column/the-latest-left-wing-anti-american-lie-anti-asian-racism/ 0:00 Open With A Funny Story 2:04 Anti-Asian Racism: Why Lie? 4:26 Anti-Asian Racism: Look At The Details 7:10 Anti-Asian Racism: The Phony Media 16:16 COVID Irrationality With Parents 21:27 Give Up Freedom To Add Years To Life? 24:18 The Muslim Religion & Atheism 26:53 Alienating Atheists With Religion? 30:58 Fundraising Month Coming To A Close Subscribe so you never miss a new Fireside Chat! https://www.prageru.com/series/fireside-chats/ Text PRAGERU to 64600 for notifications! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The bigger the government, the smaller the citizen. Not everyone understands why that’s true, however, and Dennis responds to some of those critics. He also speaks with PragerU’s impressive new addition, Amala Ekpunobi, who became a much happier person when she left left-wing activism and victimhood in favor of logical conservative values. Enjoy! Mentioned in this episode: Dennis’s column this week: https://dennisprager.com/column/the-human-need-to-feel-important-and-how-government-squelches-it/ Jewish speech in LA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-KbZbEhBbE March is fundraising month! All gifts to PragerU this week will be matched 2x! Double your impact here: http://l.prageru.com/30dhUEX Subscribe so you never miss a new Fireside Chat! 👉 https://www.prageru.com/series/fireside-chats/ Text PRAGERU to 64600 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Explain why God is necessary for a peaceful society and you can expect instant mockery in response. Dennis examines the nature of this response and the validity of the statement—for believers and atheists alike. Plus, a bit on universal basic income. Enjoy! Mentioned in this episode: PragerU's series on The Ten Commandments: https://www.prageru.com/playlist/the-ten-commandments/ Fireside Chat Ep. 156 – When Childish Worldviews Take Over with Douglas Murray: https://www.prageru.com/video/ep-156-when-childish-worldviews-take-over/ March is fundraising month! All gifts to PragerU this week will be matched 2x! Double your impact here: http://l.prageru.com/30dhUEX Subscribe so you never miss a new Fireside Chat! 👉 Sign up for the mailing list: https://www.prageru.com/series/fireside-chats/ 👉Text PRAGERU to 64600 to receive text notifications 0:00 It’s Fundraising Month At PragerU 2:21 What Topic Gets The Most Mockery? 7:38 Is Religion A Crutch? 11:05 The Necessity Of God 14:13 Are Humans No Better Than Animals? 18:46 “Not Too Bad” 19:40 Universal Basic Income 22:17 Advice For Young Adults 29:25 A Daylight Savings Time Rant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Texas has ended its lockdowns and mask mandates! What was the result of the lockdowns, and what was the cost? Dennis reflects on his early statement that “the world-wide lockdowns are the greatest mistake in human history” and the incredible backlash that came with it. LATER: A heartwarming surprise for Dennis from a WWII veteran. Column this week – Questions to Determine Whether a Friend or Relative Is a Liberal or a Leftist: https://dennisprager.com/column/questions-to-determine-whether-a-friend-or-relative-is-a-liberal-or-a-leftist/ March is fundraising month! Click here to support PragerU: https://www.prageru.com/donate/ Text PRAGERU to 64600 to receive notifications. Subscribe so you never miss a new Fireside Chat! 👉 https://www.prageru.com/series/fireside-chats/ 0:00 We Begin With A Pun 1:35 Work Is Dignity 4:31 Are We “Saving Lives”? 6:52 If Masks Help... 11:40 A WWII Veteran’s Message To Dennis 15:45 Cancel Culture Parallels To Communism 18:49 Failing Grade For Not Agreeing 24:16 Doth Saith The Experts 25:31 Come Out Of The Conservative Closet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cancel culture and "wokeness" dominate our culture. If you disagree with the mob, you can lose your career, opportunities, friends, and family—and the left never forgives. Dennis Prager sits down with some PragerFORCE students to answer questions on how to be bold in a world that forces groupthink. Mentioned in this episode: Dennis's speech at European Parliament: https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=jrzvwVRKAWg Get the Dennis Prager pillow: https://shop.prageru.com/collections/prageru-accessories/products/dennis-prager-pillow Join PragerFORCE: https://www.prageru.com/pragerforce/ 0:00 Welcome to the Fireside Chat! 1:20 Irredeemable Sins in Leftist Doctrine (The List Is Long) 10:37 Dennis Introduces Four PragerFORCE Students 28:44 Student 1: Q on Cancel Culture and Having Conservative Spaces 32:40 Student 2: Q on Being Bold on Social Media 36:14 Student 3: Q on Overcoming Laziness and Finding Life Balance 39:52 Student 4: Q on The Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the 1st Amendment Subscribe so you never miss a new Fireside Chat! 👉 https://www.prageru.com/series/fireside-chats/ Text PRAGERU to 64600 to receive notifications Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is the source of morality? Atheist and founder of The Objective Standard Institute Craig Biddle joins Dennis this week to discuss Objectivism, Ayn Rand, God, and where they disagree. Enjoy! This episode was made possible by a generous donation from The Objective Standard Institute https://objectivestandard.org/ and The Objective Standard https://theobjectivestandard.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You may have doubts that a parent's love for their adopted child could be every bit as strong as their love for a biological child. Dennis Prager has one of each and is here to tell you there is NO difference: Love is more powerful than blood. 0:00 Otto Needs No Introduction 0:50 Adopted Paralympic Swimmer 3:37 Loving An Adopted Child Just The Same 9:36 Loving An Adopted Child Just The Same 13:25 Do You Want Equality Or Freedom? 22:12 How Do You Build Self-Discipline? 28:52 Why Is It Easier To Abort? 30:40 Subscribe To PragerU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's the key to understanding what is happening in America today? First, we must understand human nature. Only once you appreciate how deeply flawed humans have the potential to be, will you marvel at the immense moral achievement that is America. 0:00 Welcome To Fireside Chat Episode 172! 1:45 The Key To Understanding America 5:12 Desire For Power, Fame, & Sex 14:27 Lack Of Courage & Wisdom 16:28 Yearning To Be Taken Care Of & Utopia 17:16 Ingratitude & Psychological Issues 19:21 Massive Divide In America: Free Speech 25:10 Gaining Wisdom & Acting Happy 28:00 Dennis’s Super Bowl Predictions 29:00 Understand Human Nature Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some people really do thrive on drama. A national crisis is necessary for the Left, as they crave chaos or catastrophe—and that's why we will always have hysterics. Dennis explains why it's important to know that they exist. 0:00 Media Across The World: All The Same 2:22 Learn From Otto: Be Easy 4:32 The Left Are Drama Queens 8:11 Know The Evils Of Communism 11:47 Double Standards For Big Tech? 13:56 What Is The Most Important Value? 16:51 Left Vs. Liberal 18:16 A New Political Party Is Suicidal 19:55 Limited Government Inconsistencies? 27:57 Don’t Forget: Be Easy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Calls for unity sure sound nice—if only they were sincere. Total submission to the left is their desire: "Submit to us and we'll be unified; don't and you'll be punished." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is an Orwellian push to change the words we use, for example eliminating "gendered language." This may seem trivial but will end up having a big impact on our society in a bad way. Dennis Prager explains why. Dennis’s Column: https://dennisprager.com/column/i-now-better-understand-the-good-german/ Dennis Prager Addresses SAS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUtIFrHpzMQ 0:00 Wish You A Better New Year 2:32 House Of Rep: No Gendered Terms 6:18 There’s Always An Excuse For The Left 8:01 Why Should We Care? 11:44 The Left Destroying Your Past & Future 13:00 Bring Back The Love Of Freedom 16:47 An Interruption By Snoopy 18:32 Quick Thoughts On Snitching 19:22 How Can People Find Passion? 24:08 What Enabled The Insane Restrictions? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special episode, Dennis Prager addresses the current state of the nation and takes questions from live viewers. Don't miss it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve all heard it: “I don't believe in God, I believe in science.” That's fine, but how do you get good and evil from science? And do religious people reject science? Dennis Prager responds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christmas songs, trees, parties, traditions, presents—it's such a wholesome, warm & joyous time, and everyone should get to experience that feeling this season. It's important! Dennis explains why. 0:00 Special Christmas Episode 2:36 Offended By Merry Christmas? 8:16 Why Is Christmas “Consumerism” Bad? 8:58 Fear The Death Of Christianity 11:02 Dennis’s Favorite Christmas Songs 13:06 What Does Dennis Do With Fruitcake? 14:57 Risk Gathering For Christmas? 18:55 Rekindling The Spirit Of Christmas 20:07 Labeling “Black-Owned” Businesses 21:55 Protecting Your Child’s Innocence 24:59 Feminist Rights Contradict Trans Rights 29:24 Moral Obligation To Be Happy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The pandemic has shown how much America has changed for the worse. Our American ancestors were incredibly courageous people but today, we live in fear—of illness, of our fellow neighbors, of intellectual diversity, of alternative ideas, of climate change, of dying from COVID. The world never stopped before because of a virus. How did Americans become conditioned to be so fearful? Dennis's column: https://dennisprager.com/column/when-2-year-olds-are-thrown-off-airplanes-you-know-america-has-changed/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"All white people are racist." Dennis Prager discusses the propaganda kids are learning in public schools today, including lies about stereotypes. He also explains why a preoccupation with inclusivity is dangerous and why the left doesn't actually believe all stereotypes are bad. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why do a growing number of Americans believe capitalism is greedy, selfish, even evil? Dennis reacts to misconceptions about free market capitalism and explains why it is the morally superior way of organizing economic behavior. 0:00 Welcome Everybody: An Outtake 1:00 When Homes Have Bookshelves 3:00 Responding To Anti-Capitalism Tweets 4:17 Wealth Is A Basic Human Desire 7:57 Colonialism Was Not All Bad 14:21 Understand The Evils Of Communism 16:29 A Cultural Parallel To Communism 20:41 Why Is It Wrong To Work For A Profit? 22:14 The Left Doesn’t Want A Civil Discussion 25:22 Do You Believe In Love At First Sight? 27:49 Why Does Dennis Love Fountain Pens? 30:05 Fruit Cake Opinions (Continued) 31:16 Viewers All Over The World Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have Americans become so preoccupied with "safety" that they have welcomed tyranny? Dennis Prager weighs in on the balance between living life responsibly and living life fully in this Thanksgiving 2020 edition of Fireside Chat. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is a cost of locking down the country, just as there is a cost of NOT locking it down. Every decision comes with a price, but in the case of coronavirus, too few are asking—or caring—what that is. 0:00 Otto’s Oblivious To The World 1:42 Be Mature & Ask: What Is The Price? 6:30 We Can’t Only Ask: Will People Die? 8:30 The US & Worldwide Lockdown Price 11:10 “Follow The Science” Is A Lie 13:33 Why Are Leaders So Pro-Lockdown? 17:26 Why Are Most Jews On The Left? 21:55 Small Businesses: Don’t Listen! 25:05 Socialism No Longer Has A Dirty Name 26:31 Who Is Teaching You Wisdom? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Families are dividing today over politics, and few things upset Dennis Prager more than seeing families destroyed. There's a common thread in these cruel situations; do you know what it is? 0:00 Great To Be With You 0:58 When Cheating And Lying Are Moral 4:20 Cutting Out Family Over Politics 6:38 Why The Left Is A Cult 9:15 What Is The Fruit Of Your Ideology? 11:18 Are Pro-Lifers Only Pro-Birth? 15:30 Imagine If All Conservatives Spoke Out 19:53 Will Conservatism Survive? 23:27 Looked Down Upon For A Big Family 26:37 Dealing With Insecurities Dennis's column: Thoughts in a Dark Time — https://dennisprager.com/column/thoughts-in-a-dark-time/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The United States held a presidential election this week, and though the result is still yet to be determined, one thing is clear: Americans have very different values and views of the world. Dennis explains. Dennis’s column: Hatred of Trump Vs. Hatred of the Left https://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2020/11/03/hatred_of_trump_vs_hatred_of_the_left_144589.html 5-Minute Video: Left or Liberal https://www.prageru.com/video/left-or-liberal/ Subscribe so you never miss a new Fireside Chat! 👉 https://www.prageru.com/series/fireside-chats/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many Americans don't agree with the positions of the left, but they are afraid to be honest when confronted with questions. It's a very new, and very troubling problem in modern America — and Dennis offers his advice. Dennis’s column mentioned: https://dennisprager.com/column/what-happened-when-a-high-school-offered-a-prageru-video/ 0:00 Otto Is Pure Relaxation 1:40 The Rarest Human Trait 3:08 Children And Marriage Take Courage 5:06 Anti-Courage Society 7:07 The Fear Of Being Shunned 13:07 The Fear Of Lower Grades 16:38 How To Be Courageous 18:19 The Price For Courage 21:08 The Reward For Courage 22:36 Think About What Takes Courage 24:47 Public Schools Aren’t Teaching Reason 30:21 “Do Not Fear” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Until COVID, we had been living in a golden age in America—and it's easy to take such a privileged life for granted. The unemployment rate had been at an all-time low (particularly for minorities). But Americans need to understand how important it is to earn your way through life, rather than be given everything. Dennis explains. Subscribe so you never miss a new Fireside Chat! 👉 https://www.prageru.com/series/fireside-chats/ 0:00 Welcome To The Fireside Chat 1:32 Golden Age In America 3:10 Work Makes Better People 6:38 Work On Earning Love 8:39 Earn Rather Than Given For Free 10:58 Where Support Should Come From 12:20 Don’t Be Fooled: Nothing Is Free 13:59 Race: Most Americans Don’t Care 16:52 The Best Place To Be A Woman 19:20 Human Nature With People In Power 21:36 The Harm Left-Wing Groups Cause 24:31 Teach Based Off Excellence Not Race 28:25 When Products Begin To Politicize 30:31 On Behalf Of Otto, See You Next Week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An outstanding conversation with Douglas Murray: How the left became so radical—the lack of debate, "anti-racism" training, corporate wokeness, critical race theory, and infantile thinking. Plus, some excellent advice for those afraid to speak their minds. Enjoy! Subscribe so you never miss a new Fireside Chat! 👉 https://www.prageru.com/series/fireside-chats/ 0:00 Welcome Douglas Murray 1:41 Where does his courage come from? 5:43 Understanding the value of the left 8:22 Understanding true evil 14:20 When Dennis lived in England 15:56 The Intellectual Left: Where did they come from? 18:15 The lack of debate on the left 19:38 The left’s absurdity: Writing 21:35 The left’s absurdity: Music 24:36 The left’s absurdity: Corporate Wokeness 30:10 Not a real gay? 32:45 Speak out and risk your grade or career? 37:28 Creating racial tension that doesn’t exist 38:50 How the right should respond 41:00 To Have Happiness: Gratitude is key 45:12 To Have Happiness: Understanding true suffering 46:43 How to break down Critical Race Theory 51:07 Always ask: Compared to what? 52:22 Chaos in God-shaped holes 57:50 Thank you for joining this special episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should a president incite fear or temper fear? The media have their opinion; Dennis has another. He also explains why “Follow the science” is not the same as “follow the scientist" in this latest Fireside Chat. Enjoy! Subscribe so you never miss a new Fireside Chat! 👉 https://www.prageru.com/series/fireside-chats/ 0:00 “Ladies And Gentlemen” No More 0:56 Welcome With Dennis & Otto 3:28 A President Should Discourage Fear 5:27 Why Should Covid Fear Dominate? 9:15 “Follow The Science”? 10:43 Depriving Children Of Friends Is Abuse 11:42 Emotions Determining “Truth” 16:50 How The Left Strengthens Dennis 18:42 Dennis’s “Racist” Experience 21:16 Listening To Minority Experiences 23:07 Debating Systemic Racism 26:22 Dennis’s Love For Bulgaria Explained 29:18 Dennis Has Not Allowed Fear To Rule Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2020's first Presidential debate showcased a striking departure in civility and sophistication. Is it a mirror of our society at large? Our modern culture does appear to confirm it: society is in decline. Subscribe so you never miss a new Fireside Chat! 👉 https://www.prageru.com/series/fireside-chats/ 0:00 Welcome To The Fireside Chat 0:55 Quick Debate Thoughts 2:00 The Acceptance Of Public Cursing 3:01 Public Vs. Private 4:26 Signs Of The Decline: Prayer In School 7:30 Signs Of The Decline: Late Night TV 9:11 Signs Of The Decline: Sports & Music 11:09 Our Culture’s Increasing Degradation 13:06 Free Speech Online & At Universities 17:01 Should We Form Our Own Social Media? 18:56 Dennis Lived His High School Dreams 20:42 Comparing Seat Belts To Wearing Masks 25:55 Moral Opposition To The Lockdown 27:48 Comparing Ruined Livelihoods To Lives? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Dennis is joined by former White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders! Together they discuss the importance of courage, attacks by the media, and her new book, "Speaking for Myself." Check out "Speaking for Myself" here: https://l.prageru.com/3hXZNJD Purchase your Otto merch in the PragerU store: https://shop.prageru.com/collections/the-otto-collection Subscribe so you never miss a new Fireside Chat! 👉 https://www.prageru.com/series/fireside-chats/ 0:00 Welcome to a special episode 1:00 Spelling black with a capital “B” 2:10 Sarah Sanders and her new book 3:14 No journalism accountability for the truth 7:53 Finding strength among the vicious attacks 9:38 Children keep you humble 11:43 The Shameful Media: Kavanaugh Hearing & Nick Sandmann 15:04 The meanness of the left 17:08 Know who you are 18:06 The biggest surprises of the president 21:57 The reason for Speaking for Myself 22:33 No right equivalent to the left’s anger 25:30 Favorite White House moments 26:42 Why so much hatred for the president? 29:28 A true heroine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you determine right from wrong, good from evil? Two perspectives are dominant: the Judeo-Christian view and the Leftist/Marxist approach. The first approach is the reason America has been such a remarkably good and decent society compared to all others—and Dennis explains why it remains crucial for maintaining a good society. Dennis High Holy Days Services: http://salemnow.com/series-collection/high-holy-days-services-with-dennis-prager/ Dennis’s Column this week: https://www.dennisprager.com/column/the-lefts-moral-compass-isnt-broken/ 0:00 Welcome From Dennis, Otto & Snoopy 2:05 Dennis High Holy Days Services 5:00 What Dennis Would Rather Discuss 6:00 America Is Good 8:00 America Could Be Destroyed 8:55 Excellence & Wisdom Over Diversity 14:22 Right & Wrong: Determined By Morality 16:14 Right & Wrong: Determined By Marx 19:05 The Left’s Undoing Of A Moral Standard 20:50 The Left Wants You To Be Unhappy 24:31 Justice Vs. Revenge 27:06 Dennis’s Collection On The Mantel 29:40 Thank You For Watching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Character development was a primary focus in education until the 1960s. Now, children are taught to blame America or "society" for their problems. The great tragedy of this, of course, is that if you think society is to blame, why would you take any action to help yourself? 0:00 “Say Hi To Otto!” 1:14 A Guy’s Guy 2:20 A Religious Education’s Impact 4:08 An Interruption 4:45 What Should Be Your Biggest Struggle? 7:52 Battling Human Nature 12:14 Raise Your Kids On More Than Love 14:50 America Will Never Be Perfect 16:30 Discussing BLM Without “Being Divisive” 21:53 Dating As A Conservative 24:44 Why Dennis Can Spell Albuquerque 26:48 The Communist Utopia Experiment 30:06 Addressing “The Global Black Family” 32:28 Thanks For Watching Subscribe so you never miss a new Fireside Chat! 👉 https://www.prageru.com/series/fireside-chats/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dennis reflects on the state of our nation after hearing a crowd of American rioters chant “Death to America”. How did we get here? Dennis's column mentioned: https://www.dennisprager.com/column/the-lockdown-has-gone-from-a-mistake-to-a-crime/ 0:00 Joined With Otto And Snoopy 1:58 Mob Chanting “Death To America” 4:01 Gratitude For America Despite Flaws 7:53 A Great Country For All People 9:19 Black Racists And White Privilege 10:35 The Result Of Ingratitude 12:01 “Fundamentally Transforming America” 13:38 The Lockdown Is Now A Crime 17:11 Reason For The Lockdown Was A Lie 19:13 Chances Of Dying From Covid 21:24 When Free Speech Isn’t A Right 24:05 Are Facebook Debates Pointless? 26:02 Why Is Nazism Considered Right? 27:15 “Race Matters” Is A Racist Notion 29:29 Dennis Would Love To Debate A Leftist 30:06 America Is At Stake Subscribe so you never miss a new Fireside Chat! 👉 https://www.prageru.com/series/fireside-chats/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Judging a person by the content of their character, not by the color of their skin is what being "color-blind" means. The left, however, calls it racist. Dennis Prager explains why leftism is antithetical to justice and equality. 0:00 Otto, The Giver Of Peace 1:09 What “Color-blind” Really Means 3:03 What “Color-blind” Doesn’t Mean 4:26 Is Skin Color Really That Important? 8:30 How Far Left Is The Right Willing To Go? 9:49 The Left Hates Individualism 12:55 Don’t Expect A Painless Life 14:49 Why Does The Left Focus On The Bad? 16:31 Living In A Corrupt Country 19:55 How Do You Win Debates? 21:31 Otto Interrupts 21:53 Value Truth 22:24 Racism In The Republican Party? 24:54 Dennis On “White Silence” 26:18 There Are Only Two Races Subscribe so you never miss a new episode! 👉 https://www.prageru.com/series/fireside-chats/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is difficult to value liberty without a strong understanding of history. Because naturally, humans desire equality over liberty. Yet anytime a society strives for equality of result, it will necessarily sacrifice freedom. America's preference, Dennis explains, is that we are all equal before God and the law, and results are up to you. 0:00 Welcome Back Otto 2:13 Understand History, Liberty & Equality 3:11 Equal Result Means No Freedom 6:07 Why People Prefer Equality To Liberty 8:01 What Is The American Ideal? 9:51 Socialism Goes Against “Do Not Covet” 11:49 Allowing Nazis Freedom Of Speech 13:59 Otto Is Wiggling Away 14:56 Using “Misinformation” To Suppress 17:20 “Circumcise Your Heart” In The Bible 20:44 The Hardest Law In The Bible 22:21 Being Your Child’s Friend Vs. Parent 24:35 China’s Aggression Towards Hong Kong 26:59 Will Leftism Eventually Collapse? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices