Fireside Chat with Dennis Prager | PragerU

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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

In a revealing new development, teachers openly lament that at-home learning allows parents to hear their lessons. Others agree that this is "dangerous," and say they need to be able to indoctrinate in a “parentless" way. As Dennis explains, severing parental authority is exactly what every cult must achieve. 0:00 Otto Had Surgery 3:15 Teachers Against Recording Lectures 6:05 Teachers Know It’s Indoctrination 8:56 The Chances Of Your Kid Dying 9:41 Teachers Against Parental Authority 11:40 Kids Thriving With A Home Education 12:37 Understanding Socialism & Communism 19:42 Freedom & Liberty Are Values 21:01 Marriage & Children Are Values 25:33 Are You Making Good Children? 26:14 Fight Real Evil, Not Fake Racism 27:40 Passing On The Otto Good Wishes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why is there so much hate and mockery around a single medication? Is there really no evidence of its efficacy? Dennis Prager has been following this politicized medication for months and provides scientific facts that the mainstream media attempts to suppress. Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook are all censoring and removing our content! Stop Big Tech censorship and sign our petition: https://www.prageru.com/petition/doctors/ 0:00 Welcome, Enjoy & Share 1:36 HCQ Is Very Safe 3:57 Why So Much Hate For A Medication? 5:28 Science Has Become Corrupted 7:54 Ridiculed And Removed Doctors 9:57 People Are Dying 10:23 Doctors Hoarded HCQ 11:03 All The Left Does Is Mock And Defame 13:30 HCQ Helping India 16:23 Dr. Harvey Risch Of Yale Agrees 19:22 Former French Health Minister Agrees 20:54 The Censorship Should Trouble You 23:48 Dennis On Being Young At Heart 27:23 Is It Purely Political? 28:38 HCQ In Other Countries 29:01 Should The Media Be Punished? 30:36 Disagree But Don’t Mock And Censor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Young people are enamored with "anti-racist" rhetoric because they think they are fighting racist systems in America. The TRUTH is they are fighting America itself and the very values the country was founded on. Dennis identifies the best thing we can do to help. Get your Otto merch here: https://shop.prageru.com/collections/the-otto-collection Dennis’s Column Mentioned: https://www.dennisprager.com/column/5-arguments-against-america-is-a-racist-country/ 0:00 Otto And Snoopy 1:12 NEW Otto Merch! 2:00 Dennis Reads Different Opinions 3:43 Battling “Racist” America 7:01 Young People Attracted To The Left 8:48 Immigrants And Their Success 10:40 They Are Fighting America, Not Racism 11:03 Otto’s Dreaming 11:37 The Best Thing You Can Do In America 13:00 Getting Your Peers Aware & Involved 15:54 Who Pays For The “Free” Demands? 16:49 Share PragerU With Peers 17:14 What Gives You Meaning? 19:20 Dennis’s Thoughts On Grieving 24:00 Life Is Not Meant To Be Easy 25:18 Dennis’s Thoughts On Masculinity 27:29 Arm Wrestle: Dennis Vs. Ben Shapiro 28:07 College Restricting Free Speech 29:39 Don’t Forget The Otto Merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The difference between police and no police is the difference between order and chaos. This week is PragerU’s #backtheblue campaign and Dennis asks: What does defunding the police actually mean? What is the likely result? Sadly, we don't have to wonder. Ride-Along mentioned: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JnF-OO6W7M 0:00 Welcome To The Weekly Fireside Chat 1:00 PragerU’s Back The Blue Campaign 1:15 The Foolishness Of “Defund The Police” 3:10 Are There Bad Police? 4:59 Defund Police Equals Increase In Evil 7:29 No Fear Of The Police And Authority 9:12 The Loss Of Fear Of Our Teachers 11:15 Authority Is Not Authoritarian 12:50 Dennis Went On A Police Ride-Along 13:35 Moral Violence Vs. Immoral Violence 15:59 Every Society Needs Police 16:31 How Do We Bridge The Political Divide? 19:44 Advice For Law Enforcement 21:08 Some Thoughts On Melania Trump 22:02 How Do You Know Murder Is Wrong? 25:44 Relationship Advice By Dennis 29:14 Liars Go To Hell? 32:07 Dennis’s Book, Still The Best Hope Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former police officer and popular conservative commentator Brandon Tatum joins Dennis this week to discuss Brandon’s path to conservatism, the NFL, having courage, dealing with hate, defunding the police, and more. Enjoy! This episode is sponsored by Thinkr. In our fast-paced world, it’s tough to make reading a priority. At least it used to be. At Thinkr.org, they summarize the key ideas from new and noteworthy nonfiction, giving you access to an entire library of great books in bite-size form. Read or listen to hundreds of titles in a matter of minutes: start your free trial today at https://thinkr.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EVERYTHING and every kind of person and belief exist in America. That racists do exist here—just like they exist everywhere—says nothing about the country as a whole. Because this is so important: Here are Dennis Prager's 5 arguments against the biggest lie of our time—that America is a racist society. In our fast-paced world, it’s tough to make reading a priority. At least it used to be. At Thinkr.org, they summarize the key ideas from new and noteworthy nonfiction, giving you access to an entire library of great books in bite-size form. Read or listen to hundreds of titles in a matter of minutes: start your free trial today at https://thinkr.org/ 0:00 Routine Is Critical 2:25 This Episode Is Sponsored By Thinkr 3:23 Arguments Against “America Is Racist” 4:21 Argument #1: Race Hoaxes 6:45 Argument #2: Slavery 8:04 Argument #3: Lies About Race 10:48 Argument #4: Microaggressions 11:51 Argument #5: Immigration To The U.S. 12:52 All Whites Are Racist? 14:07 A Response To White Privilege 17:46 Gay And Conservative? 19:42 Otto Break 21:16 If It Bleeds, It Leads 24:19 Defining Freedom 25:11 The Most Basic Freedom 27:18 Thoughts On The Chilean Rugby Team 29:32 Dennis On Not Losing Hope Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“We are witnessing one of the most irrational developments in the history of the world.” The left is a destructive force, raising an entire generation to think that this country is racist, misogynist, and imperialist. If America is so racist, why is it the most popular country for people to immigrate to? Did they not get the memo? This episode is sponsored by Thinkr.org. In our fast-paced world, it’s tough to make reading a priority. At least it used to be. At Thinkr.org, they summarize the key ideas from new and noteworthy nonfiction, giving you access to an entire library of great books in bite-size form. Read or listen to hundreds of titles in a matter of minutes: start your free trial today at https://thinkr.org/ 0:00 Dennis Is Here To Touch Lives 2:38 This Episode Is Sponsored By Thinkr 3:47 You Live With Your Mistakes 4:10 Destroying This Decent Society 5:30 Who Abolished Slavery? 6:30 What Idea Lifts People From Poverty? 7:24 “E Pluribus Unum” Is Not Easy 8:40 America, The #1 Immigration Choice 9:30 The Right Doesn’t Destroy For Causes 10:36 Moved By America And The Flag? 21:30 Patriotism And Standing For The Flag 14:59 When Dennis Met A French Waitress 17:20 Many Don’t Realize America’s Value 18:39 America As The Founders Intended 21:30 Dennis’s Book: Still The Best Hope 22:25 Churches Caving To The Left 24:47 Humans The Most Destructive Species? 27:09 The Left Targets People Over Values Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are blood ties really the strongest/most important relationships? Many say yes, but think about this: family doesn’t have to be blood. Ultimately, the goal is to be color-blind/race-blind and blood-blind. Dennis explains. In our fast-paced world, it’s tough to make reading a priority. At least it used to be. At Thinkr.org, they summarize the key ideas from new and noteworthy nonfiction, giving you access to an entire library of great books in bite-size form. Read or listen to hundreds of titles in a matter of minutes: start your free trial today at https://thinkr.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is what happens when society enters an anti-religious and anti-rational age. Hysteria. On race, this should be the ideal: We are all American, living in a melting pot of racial integration. The left encourages just the opposite: segregation. Enjoy Dennis's thoughts on these weighty issues. In our fast-paced world, it’s tough to make reading a priority. At least it used to be. At Thinkr.org, they summarize the key ideas from new and noteworthy nonfiction, giving you access to an entire library of great books in bite-size form. Read or listen to hundreds of titles in a matter of minutes: start your free trial today at https://thinkr.org/ 0:00 Welcome Every Week 1:48 This Episode Is Sponsored By Thinkr 3:05 First Thing We See Shouldn’t Be Race 4:59 God Doesn’t Care About Color 5:52 Racial Integration, Not Segregation 7:14 Conflict Of Civilizations 8:41 All Whites Are Racist? 10:32 Every Society Had Slavery 13:06 More Black Immigrants Than Slaves 15:18 Victim Mentality Vs. Happiness 19:12 “There Are Only Two Races...” 21:11 Abolish All Confederate Symbols? 23:24 Judging The Past By Today’s Standards 25:45 Agree With Our Politics Or Get Fired? 29:19 The Purpose Of Life Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our society is rooted in freedom, yet "Freedom is never more than one generation away from distinction." We must conscientiously fight to preserve it amidst the destructive ideas of the left. This week, Dennis discusses how the protests are a sham based on the myth of systemic racism, and why defunding the police will do more harm to black communities. This episode is sponsored by the T. W. Lewis Foundation. To learn more, visit https://solidgroundbook.com/ 0:00 Our Unprecedented Crisis 1:00 Sponsored By T.W. Lewis Foundation 1:40 Protests And Covid-19 Hypocrisy 3:17 The Leftist’s Lack Of Meaning In Life 4:36 Creating Chaos 5:41 All These Protests Are Based On A Lie 7:55 Protests Are All Emotion, No Data 9:23 Care About Black Life? Keep The Police 10:42 What Does Equality Mean? 11:08 How To Rise Out Of Poverty 12:37 Freedom Is Fragile 13:18 White Privilege: What They Get Wrong 15:17 Dennis’s Privilege 16:30 Why Should We See Color First? 17:19 Societies Can Change Very Quickly 18:15 The Left Teaches To Reject Dialogue 19:31 Why Doesn’t The Right Use Violence? 21:44 An Easy Question To Ask In Life 22:54 The Best Interracial Relationships 24:33 Left/Right Divide In America 26:06 Betraying The Jewish People? 27:46 Fight To Keep America Free And Good Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you let your race, gender, or orientation define you? If you are on the left, everything is perceived through the lens of identity politics. Systemic racism is not the real issue plaguing America—it is our opposing values system. Dennis Prager offers some refreshing insight into how to heal our broken nation. Colorado Christian University is offering a $1,000 scholarship to PragerU subscribers for online classes through CCU Online. Go to https://www.prageru.com/ccu/ to learn more. 0:00 This Episode Is Sponsored By CCU 1:06 There Will Always Be Bad People 3:21 There’s Not Much Racism To Fight 4:25 Why Don’t Black Conservatives Agree? 6:10 “I See No Color” Is The Goal 9:06 Real Racists Think Race Is Important 10:18 Total Breakdown Of A Moral Standard 12:00 Blame Democrats For Loss Of Income 13:34 We Can Mourn Floyd & Condemn Theft 14:19 How To Teach Your Kids Not To Kill 15:40 Thou Shalt Not Steal... Unless Insured? 16:51 Black Firefighter’s Business Burned 17:14 Remember Protests Were Dangerous? 18:00 Do We Need To Reform The Police? 20:50 Where Is The Systemic Racism? 21:48 Better Answers Than Police Reform 23:48 Nazis Thought Race Was Important 25:26 Everyone Is Flawed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Facebook is going after PragerU! They claim to be an open forum, yet label content as "False Information" simply because their "fact-checkers" disagree with it (yet fail to prove is incorrect). Tune in to hear Dennis explain how freedom is actually supposed to work. Sign our petition against Facebook! https://www.prageru.com/petition/facebook/ Watch Dennis’s commencement video on Monday to hear more on lessons learned from the lockdown. Be notified when the new video drops: https://www.prageru.com/series/5-minute-videos/ Colorado Christian University is offering a $1,000 scholarship to PragerU subscribers for online classes through CCU Online. Go to https://www.prageru.com/ccu/ to learn more. Dennis’s column this week — The Lockdown, Evangelicals and the Afterlife: A Response to Steven Pinker: https://www.dennisprager.com/column/the-lockdown-evangelicals-and-the-afterlife-a-response-to-steven-pinker/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Liberty and freedom are very rare in human history. The human instinct is not to yearn for liberty—humans yearn to be taken care of. Generally, by the government (socialism & communism). America's founders knew that limited government and liberty are key to a free society—but we are now witnessing that as Americans become more secular, they value liberty much less. This episode is sponsored by Colorado Christian University. CCU is offering a $1,000 scholarship to PragerU subscribers for online classes through CCU Online. Go to PragerU.com/ccu to learn more. The column about liberty: Some Thoughts About Being Safe https://www.dennisprager.com/column/some-thoughts-about-being-safe/ The column about our polarized political climate: America’s Second Civil War https://www.dennisprager.com/column/americas-second-civil-war/ 0:00 Serenity Prayer For Times Like This 1:20 This Episode Is Sponsored By CCU 2:10 Fireside Chat For Over 2 Years 3:39 Dennis’s Live Q&A On Tuesdays 4:16 Dennis Mocked, Yet Again 6:15 Dennis Is Very Careful With His Words 7:05 Liberty Is A Value, Not An Instinct 9:08 The Liberty Bell’s Inscription 11:07 More Secular, Less Free 13:04 No Lockdown For Hong Kong Flu 15:24 Reliance On Government Over Time 18:20 Values Are Everything 19:20 Our Polarized Political Climate 21:17 The Left-Created Thanksgiving Division 23:08 Godparents To A Gay Couple’s Child 25:12 SIXHIRB 27:00 Dennis Is A Crazed Audiophile 29:49 For Goodness Sake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The LA Times reports that extreme poverty may be the pandemic’s heaviest toll. But it isn't the virus causing this suffering—it's the lockdown. Dennis also addresses the latest new media lie about him—these leftists are determined to discredit Dennis, but they are just too easily proven wrong every time they try. Dennis’s column discussed: https://www.dennisprager.com/column/truth-not-politics-is-at-the-root-of-the-left-right-divide/ 0:00 Past Fireside Chats Are Always Relevant 1:24 Lockdown Causing Extreme Poverty 3:02 The Elderly In Isolation 4:17 LA Times’ Factually Incorrect Headline 6:50 When Is The Lockdown Not Okay? 8:56 Elderly Dying Vs. Young Dying 12:08 Government Controlling Businesses 13:43 Willing To Give Up Liberties So Easily 14:32 Are We “Mildly Inconvenienced”? 16:04 Lies Written About Dennis 18:04 The New Lie Written About Dennis 20:17 What Dennis Actually Said 21:39 We Must Fight Back 22:28 Government Encouraging Snitches 24:57 Risking Your Life For A Haircut? 26:55 Big Tech Censorship On Coronavirus 29:39 How To Reason With The Other Side 30:53 Civilization Is At Stake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Make no doubt about it: COVID-19 is a dress rehearsal for a police state. Dennis Prager is taking a bold stance on the coronavirus because he is dedicated to truth. He also addresses the left's contempt for working people, the growing threat of a police state, and the danger of putting our health above our rights and freedoms. Dennis’s columns mentioned: The Worldwide Lockdown May Be the Greatest Mistake in History 👉 https://www.dennisprager.com/column/the-worldwide-lockdown-may-be-the-greatest-mistake-in-history/ Our Dress Rehearsal for a Police State 👉https://www.dennisprager.com/column/our-dress-rehearsal-for-a-police-state/ 0:00 Dennis Received Otto Socks 1:34 Dennis’s Consistent Covid-19 Beliefs 3:49 Ruined Lives Of Low-Risk People 4:45 The Paralyzing Effect Of Fear 6:54 Hydroxychloroquine Saves 8:30 The Worldwide Lockdown Is A Mistake 9:57 The Left’s Contempt To End Lockdown 12:05 Dennis Hurting His Credibility? 13:37 Stand By Truth No Matter What 15:37 The Left Has Corrupted The Sciences 18:58 God Bless The Swedish Government 20:14 Experts Have Destroyed People’s Lives 21:51 Dress Rehearsal For A Police State 23:54 Science And Secondhand Smoke 24:50 Health Above Rights 26:07 “Publicly Owned” Is A Facade 27:10 Elites With Contempt Still Have Jobs 27:49 Why Is Everyone Quarantined? 29:20 No Longer The Land Of The Free 31:27 Do You Fight For Freedom? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The fear of pain may hold you back from a joyous life. And so Dennis's advice of the week is: Don't take unnecessary risks, but also do not let fear, safety, or mortality completely preoccupy you. "Playing it safe" leads to its own undesired consequences—and pain is a part of life. You can't escape it! View the PragerU image Dennis refers to on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/B_YpH1iAonK/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Watch No Safe Spaces here: https://nosafespaces.com/ 0:00 The Word “Safe” 1:17 Don’t Take Unnecessary Risks 3:00 Don’t Let Death Preoccupy You 4:42 The First Time Dennis Conducted 7:36 If You Play It Safe 8:44 The Word “Safe” On Campuses 9:30 No Rape Culture On College Campuses 11:08 Don’t Let “Safe” Take Your Joy 12:42 Dennis Was Sent To The Soviet Union 15:33 Otto’s Boredom 15:52 The WWII Generation And Safety 17:01 Nothing Is Perfectly Safe 19:19 Blame Capitalism For Economic Hurt? 21:32 Arrogance In Dismissing This Solution 22:06 Government Does Not Produce Wealth 22:32 Economic Recovery 24:08 Choosing To Disobey The Law 27:01 Covid-19 Effects On Marriage 29:29 “Until It’s Safe” Means Never Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices