Podcasts sobre Fireside Chat With Dennis Prager

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!…

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, trad…

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.Por PragerU

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! Pra…

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 sup…

“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, confirmi…

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 …

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 o…

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 Ca…

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 fre…

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 v…

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 Cana…

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.…

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…

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 …

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/donatePor PragerU

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.Por PragerU

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 to…

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…

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 rati…

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 willfull…

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…

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?Donat…

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 …

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 sho…

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/donatePor PragerU

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 ou…

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…

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 so…

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…

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.Por PragerU

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…

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 th…

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 Hun…

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 t…

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…

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 do…

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 Pra…

Make a donation to PragerU in honor of Dennis Prager's birthday!Make your gift at PragerU.com/dennisDennis 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 bir…

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…

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 Different3:43 The Best Thing You Can …

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…

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.p…

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…

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-…