Fireside Chat with Dennis Prager

A government agency recently raided a man’s home and seized his pet squirrel, Peanut. When anonymous bureaucrats with too much power can swoop in and take away a pet, it raises a serious question: how much control should government have over our personal lives? The Fireside Chat is sponsored by members of PragerUnited—our monthly giving club. Support the Fireside Chat and join today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Law School Admission Test (LSAT) now allows extra time for test-takers with mental and psychological disabilities. Is this compassionate, or could lowering the bar in fields like medicine and law lead to the dumbing down of America’s doctors and lawyers? As well-intentioned but misguided affirmative action policies shift professional requirements, who ultimately suffers? Plus, Dennis answers your questions about risking grades to stand up for truth, Jesus, Halloween, and preferred pronouns. The Fireside Chat is sponsored by members of PragerUnited—our monthly giving club. Support the Fireside Chat and join today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Dennis reacts to Donald Trump handing out fast food orders at a McDonald’s drive-thru and answers your questions about God, America’s two-party system, and whether the Internet is a tool of Satan. The Fireside Chat is sponsored by members of PragerUnited—our monthly giving club. Support the Fireside Chat and join today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Viewer questions answered all episode long! This week: how young conservatives can thrive in the world of media given the current political climate, what Dennis thinks about arranged marriages, and a lot more. The Fireside Chat is sponsored by members of PragerUnited—our monthly giving club. Support the Fireside Chat and join today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One year ago (on October 7, 2023), the deadliest massacre of Jews since the Holocaust occurred. Out of over 200 nations worldwide, only Israel faces a constant threat of annihilation. Despite claims, the Middle East conflict isn't about establishing a Palestinian state. Dennis reminds us that the ultimate goal of Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iran remains the destruction of Israel and wiping the Jewish state off the map. The Fireside Chat is sponsored by members of PragerUnited—our monthly giving club. Support the Fireside Chat and join today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Israel recently eliminated a Hezbollah leader, yet somehow, Israel faces criticism. Why? People should hate terrorists, not anti-terrorists. Dennis reveals the stark contrast between Israel and its enemies: one side wants peace, while the other seeks the complete annihilation of the only Jewish state. The Fireside Chat is sponsored by members of PragerUnited—our monthly giving club. Support the Fireside Chat and join today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An opinion piece in The New York Times recently accused Israel of committing “war crimes” for taking out Hezbollah terrorists by detonating explosives in pagers and walkie-talkies. If Israel drops bombs, they’re labeled mass murderers. If they target terrorists' communication devices, it’s a “war crime.” Is there anything Israel can do to defend itself against those who want to exterminate it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After yet another assassination attempt on a presidential candidate and former president, Dennis reflects on the deepening divisions and social unrest plaguing America. He recalls a time in his childhood when the nation faced hardships, though nothing like the chaos we see today. Despite these difficult times, Dennis reminds us to cultivate peace and stability and not blame others for our problems. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Dennis answers your questions about abortion, God’s will for our lives, and why he does the Fireside Chat week after week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who poses a greater threat to a free society: those who advocate for smaller government or those pushing for ever-expanding government control? Dennis breaks down the dangerous tradeoff of socialism—you might get free stuff, but at the cost of your liberty and dignity. Plus, he answers your questions on homeschooling, doing business with woke companies, finding good friends, and even his preferred pronouns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has been a vocal critic of the medical industry for years. His siblings have called him a “disgrace,” but do RFK Jr.’s concerns about corruption have any validity? Dennis explores this and answers your questions about God’s will for our lives, having confidence without arrogance, and if there is hope for the future. LAST CHANCE: All donations made to PragerU through August 31 will be TRIPLED and have 3X the impact! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What would happen if the government controlled food prices? Dennis discusses the dangers of abandoning free markets for government intervention and answers your questions about the differences between Judaism and Christianity, contrasting views on the Messiah, and the forces threatening the nuclear family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2024 Paris Olympics went off the rails with drag queens mocking the Last Supper, athletes forced to eat vegan food, and biological men winning gold medals in women's boxing. Dennis tackles the absurdity of the "woke" games, offers a solution to restore fairness in women's sports, and answers your questions on preparing for motherhood and fighting the destructive agendas of the left. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dennis weighs in on the heated debate over female boxers being forced to compete against opponents at the Olympics who were disqualified from last year’s Women’s World Boxing Championships after failing gender tests. He also answers your questions about religion, hunting for sport, Beethoven, and when conservatives must stand firm in their beliefs vs. when they should compromise to fight the left’s destructive agenda. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A controversial performance during the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics featured a Last Supper scene with trans people and men in drag. Are we entering a post-Judeo-Christian era, or are we reverting to a pre-Biblical pagan world? Dennis explores what this means for our culture and answers your questions about studying different languages, praying for America, and choosing a career. In honor of Dennis’s birthday, please make a tax-deductible donation to PragerU and your gift will be MATCHED with 2X the impact. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’ve seen the models of how close the would-be assassin’s bullets came to killing former President Trump, you can understand why many feel that God intervened. But is that warranted? Can we ever know God’s plans or why one life is spared and another is not? Dennis explores this and more, answers your questions, and shares valuable life lessons from his childhood in this week’s Fireside Chat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If Donald Trump is truly the “fascist Nazi” that many on the left claim he is, why wouldn’t you do everything possible to prevent him from gaining power? You can’t have it both ways—saying he’s a dictator that threatens American democracy but being relieved that an attempt to assassinate him failed. This week, Dennis explores the broader philosophical implications of the attempted assassination of former president and presidential candidate Donald Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dennis recently visited the Arctic Circle, where the sun barely set for two weeks. It made him realize that from food to daylight to experiences and travel, variety is the spice of life. He also discusses how Ronald Reagan and a visit to Nashville changed his life, how PragerU videos can change minds in just five minutes, and why wherever you are is the center of the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On July 4, 1776, the Founders declared America's independence from Great Britain, initiating the greatest experiment in liberty in human history. However, with the decline of America’s education system, left-wing narratives like The 1619 Project, and the defamation of our Founding Fathers as nothing more than racist slave owners, the true significance of Independence Day is being forgotten by many Americans. But PragerU is changing that! Watch PragerU’s 4th of July Declaration Ceremony and download instructions to host your own. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why is abortion termed “reproductive health” while overlooking the moral implications of ending a life? Why do we limit cigarette smoking due to health risks but show less concern for the moral consequences of alcohol abuse? Dennis explores how America’s shift from morality to an obsession with health is reshaping our society. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In recent European elections, there were few concerns about integrity or contested results, unlike in the U.S. Could the lack of voter ID requirements in America, the replacement of paper ballots with electronic voting, and the shift from an election day to an election month suggest potential manipulation? Dennis explores what these contrasts reveal about election security in America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When religious people mistreat others, they give a bad name to religion and turn many people off faith altogether. What does God value most: belief, good works, or something else? Dennis explores scriptures from both the Old and New Testaments to reveal what God truly desires from us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 250 years of American history, this has never happened. Donald Trump, the former president and leading candidate for the upcoming election, has been prosecuted and found guilty on 34 felony charges. Regardless of your opinion on Trump, this is reminiscent of banana republics where dictators silence their opponents. Now, it has come to America. What does this mean for our republic and the future of democracy? Watch to find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you want your kids to be smart, successful, happy, or good? Not everyone will grow up to become a CEO, President of the United States, or win the World Series. What is most important when raising children in today’s climate? Plus, Dennis answers your questions about the UN, NATO, going through divorce as a young father, and why nearly everyone in Hollywood is on the left. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

During a commencement speech, an NFL kicker advocated Catholic doctrine at a Catholic school to a Catholic audience. Now, hundreds of thousands of Americans are petitioning to have him fired. What happened to “We agree to disagree”? Dennis shares his thoughts on Butker’s address, recent statements by the Pope, and the Founders’ intentions regarding freedom of speech and religion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every single death in Gaza is attributable to Hamas, not Israel—just as every dead German was because of the Nazis and Hitler, and every dead Japanese was due to the fascist regime in Japan during WWII. In both cases, the day Germany and Japan surrendered, the bombing stopped. The same is true today. If Hamas surrendered, not one more bomb would be dropped. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The world does not lack brains. There are many smart people, but few are wise. College professors are often bright, well-read, and full of knowledge, yet most are fools, and they do a lot of damage. Wisdom is everything—we need it now more than ever, but how do we get it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dennis was brought to Washington, D.C. to debate those who claim Israel is an apartheid state that is committing genocide. The left understands that if you say anything enough—no matter how crazy, absurd, or factually incorrect it may be—people will believe it. That is why they toss around terms like “racism,” “apartheid,” and “genocide” without any regard for their true meaning. The left is cheapening words, destroying language, and with it, truth itself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's bittersweet episode, Dennis interviews the owner of “Megan’s Arm,” a longtime staple of the Fireside Chat, before she leaves California and starts a new chapter as a future homesteader and homeschooler on the other side of the country. Watch this heartwarming conversation, as Dennis and Megan take a trip down memory lane and share behind-the-scenes stories you won’t want to miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iran’s unprecedented direct attack on Israel should make it clear who aims to commit genocide in the Middle East. Israel, unlike Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iran, seeks only to live in peace. For the sake of the survival of the human race, we must have moral clarity when it comes to the battle of good vs. evil. Plus, Dennis answers your questions on Mormonism, parenting, and whether we can have hope for the future. Sign the petition to condemn terrorism and stand with Israel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dennis just filmed another series with Jordan Peterson and The Daily Wire about the four gospels of the New Testament. What does Dennis—a religious Jew—have to say about Judeo-Christian values and the future of America? Plus, Dennis answers your questions about what stocks to invest in, Riley Gaines, and the radical trans agenda. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

According to a high school teacher, a student’s statement that “only women menstruate” is merely an opinion. Why are we told to “follow the science” but then mandated to ignore basic biology? As common sense takes a backseat to subjectivity, we are witnessing the death of truth in our culture. What are the implications for society when everything—from gender to the Hamas attacks of October 7—is a matter of opinion? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why don’t people fight obvious evils? If you can’t tell that Hamas is as evil as the Nazis were, it is because you refuse to do so. It’s easy to identify evil decades after the atrocities of the Nazis, Stalin, and Mao. The trick is to call out evil while it’s happening. You have a moral obligation to do so. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How would you feel if your surgeon, pilot, or lawyer was an affirmative action hire? Society’s obsession with race and gender at the expense of merit is hurting us all. Dennis explores how this destructive policy is not only unfair but also erodes trust and competence in vital professions, where qualifications should matter most. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When asked about hell, Pope Francis recently said, “I like to think hell is empty. I hope it is.” Dennis disagrees. But why? Later, Dennis takes your questions about helping friends with mental health issues and the effects of social media on kids. Plus, we have a very exciting announcement: The Fireside Chat is now officially sponsored by members of PragerUnited—our monthly giving club. Support the Fireside Chat and join today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Dennis answers your questions. How do you choose a career path, not screw up a relationship, or tell a friend they’re being manipulated by the media? Plus, how did Dennis transform from being an unhappy child to a genuinely happy person? Don’t miss Dennis’s life advice for the next generation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How many people blame trauma for their issues in life? Everyone faces hardships, but you should never let your struggles define you—even if you become paralyzed from the neck down. The issue in life is not what happens to you; it’s how you react to it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dennis often tells us not to live in fear, but can fear ever be a good thing? In today’s society, a lack of healthy respect for authority has led to a terrifying rise in destructive and disrespectful behavior. According to the wisdom of the Bible, there are two important fears we should embrace. Can you guess what they are? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dennis shares his thoughts on surprisingly insightful lyrics by Taylor Swift, the “black national anthem” being sung at the Super Bowl, and what a parent should do with a defiant teen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When a friend from New York City called Dennis in concern about a California storm, it raised questions about the media’s impact on our perception and behavior. As the media constantly tries to instill fear and make us panic, Dennis reminds us to trust our own eyes over blindly accepting what we’re told. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

United Airlines set an aggressive diversity goal for their pilot training academy: at least 50% will be women or people of color. Shouldn’t the only requirement be competence? As a frequent flyer, Dennis has never looked at a female pilot and wondered if she’s qualified to fly a plane. But as airlines prioritize DEI quotas over our safety, is there cause for concern? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The New England Patriots have their first black coach in the team’s history. While the owner said he doesn’t see color and picked “the best man” for the job, the new coach immediately contradicted him by saying, “If you don’t see color, you can’t see racism.” In an era where colorblindness is vilified, Dennis provides a much-needed perspective. After all, if the Nazis had been colorblind, there never would have been the Holocaust. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you act when no one is around? Does your behavior change if you think you’re being watched? The answer to these questions is one of the strongest arguments for why God is necessary. No matter what you believe about God’s existence, don’t miss Dennis’s rational, commonsense argument about God’s necessity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

More and more American couples are opting to become DINKs—double income, no kids. After all, they’ll enjoy more freedom and have more money if they choose not to have children. But is there something more to life that DINKs are missing? Dennis provides insight, shares his “3 Mirrors Theory,” and answers your questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy New Year! Dennis looks back on past New Year's advice and shares practical tips for achieving success in the coming year. Don't miss what he says about pursuing truth, depth, travel, and more to make this your best year yet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This special Fireside Chat features Dennis’s adopted son, Aaron Prager, and his remarkable story of overcoming alcoholism and substance abuse. Aaron talks to his father about meeting his biological mother (who shared his love of alcohol and drugs), the emotional and irrational nature of addiction, his new podcast, and the journey of finding his own identity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bring on the Christmas cheer! Even as a devout Jew, Dennis has always loved the Christmas season. But, in recent years, Christmas joy is on the decline, as leftism and secularism invade every aspect of American culture. How do we fight back against those who want to steal our joy? We celebrate even harder! All gifts made now through Christmas will be 3X MATCHED! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why are anti-Zionist demonstrations marching through major American cities? Why do young people hate Israel and sympathize with Hamas? Look no further than our universities, where the left has taught an entire generation not to not to judge good and evil, but to judge rich and poor, strong and weak, white and nonwhite. If you can't tell the difference between good and evil in the Middle East, your ability to ascertain morality has been destroyed. All gifts made now through Christmas on prageru.com will be 3X MATCHED! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doing what feels good in the moment may result in temporary pleasure, but will it lead to true happiness? This week, Dennis talks about the importance of not only having superficial fun but pursuing depth in your life. How is this achieved? Like all good things, you work at it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As wars in Israel and Ukraine rage on, some Americans are advocating that we take care of our own problems before involving ourselves in foreign affairs. However, if we hold ourselves to that standard, we will never help any other country because there will always be problems at home. Is that really how America should lead the world? Check out more of our podcasts on prageru.com/podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thanksgiving is the most universal of American holidays. How could you be more inclusive than giving thanks? Dennis reflects on this meaningful holiday, why it’s been under attack in recent years, and reminds us how important gratitude is. After all, you can’t be good, and you can’t be happy if you’re not grateful. All gifts made now through Giving Tuesday will be MATCHED and have 2X the impact! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One side wants the other side dead. It's not complex. Don't let the left overcomplicate the Middle East conflict. Hamas is very upfront about their goal: to destroy Israel and wipe it off the map. Why are pro-Palestinian protestors denying this fact? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everyone is talking about PragerU’s new short documentary, DETRANS: The Dangers of Gender-Affirming Care, after our takeover on X (formerly Twitter). Dennis reacts to media outrage over the film, which gives a voice to brave detransitioners who were manipulated by social media and pushed by medical professionals to take hormones and undergo surgery only to experience regret. What is so scandalous about DETRANS and is it really “going to get someone killed” as the media suggests? Watch to find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the war in Gaza rages on, pro-Palestinian sympathizers all over the world (and even in American cities and universities) are blaming Israel for the conflict while chanting, “Gas the Jews!” Dennis debunks the unfounded criticisms against Israel, including the now popular expression, “Palestinian babies are just as precious as Israeli babies.” There is only one side that bears the blame for the blood being shed on both sides of this conflict, and it is not Israel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From plastic straws to the thermostat in your own home, some people want to control every aspect of your life. America was founded to combat this dark side of human nature that seeks power over others, including what you're allowed to say, do, and even think. But liberty is a value, not an instinct. If we don’t continue to uphold our American ideal of freedom, we may end up losing it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are there any disadvantages to having a perfectly happy childhood? Life is tough. The earlier you know this, the better. While experiencing an unhappy childhood is far from ideal, there can be an upside. Dennis provides personal stories and reminds us not to feel “traumatized” when life throws difficult things our way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Over the weekend, Hamas launched the most brutal attack on Israel in the nation’s history. Hundreds of Israelis were brutally tortured, kidnapped, and murdered. Yet some people still try to blame Israel—not the terrorists—for the evils perpetrated against innocent civilians. Dennis explains that the goal of Israel is peace while its enemies seek to exterminate the Jews and wipe Israel off the face of the earth. There is no moral equivalence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Now that PragerU is approved for use in schools throughout multiple states across the country, we are under attack from leftist media like never before. Dennis dissects a recent New York Times piece claiming he is a racist, PragerU is propaganda, and PragerU Kids is using Frederick Douglass to rationalize slavery. Are they right? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. joins Dennis for a special discussion about the medical establishment, the CIA, climate change, and more. From hot-button topics and “crazy conspiracy theories” to issues on war, government, and culture, Dennis seeks clarity over agreement as he asks RFK, Jr. thoughtful questions to find out where he stands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does God want us to have correct theology, perform rituals, participate in worship, or is there something else that’s more important in God’s eyes? Dennis has a theory about what God values above all else and provides six reasons why he came to this conclusion. Read Dennis’s entire argument in his column, “What Does God Most Care About?” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

About half of Americans ages 18-39 cannot identify Auschwitz or any other Nazi death camp, even though most can probably explain preferred pronouns, intersectionality, racism, and sexism. So, why aren’t most students learning anything of importance? Dennis provides three reasons why today's young people are not being taught about real evil. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If religion is supposed to produce good people, how can we explain religious people who are bad? Can we judge an entire religion based on its flawed and imperfect believers? After all, religion is not magic. It’s not a silver bullet and it doesn’t automatically make you happy, holy, or good. But, Dennis argues, religion does make you a better person if you want to be a better person. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does it mean when God says about Adam and Eve, “It is not good for the man to be alone”? Many people, including Christians who share the same faith, have different points of view. Dennis responds to a pastor’s critique and shares his thoughts about this whether God alone is sufficient. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hurricane Hilary descended upon Southern California this week, as media hysteria and alerts of “life-threatening floods” sent residents into a panic. Nearly everyone complied with instructions to shelter in place, even though one look outside would have assured any rational person there was nothing to fear. Dennis discusses this perplexing behavior and asks why people trust the government and the media more than their own eyes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A recent study from the CDC reports that suicide is at an all-time high. Dennis dives into the three explanations from “the experts” as to why this is and provides his own analysis of the real problems behind this troubling statistic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A viewer in Africa writes a thoughtful and difficult question to Dennis: Why believe in a God that allows horrible things to happen? Watch to see how Dennis responds to the idea that an all-knowing, all-loving, and all-powerful God allows us to suffer without offering any help. His answers may surprise you and might even challenge your own understanding of God. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have a lot to celebrate in this special 300th Fireside Chat! PragerU CEO Marissa Streit joins Dennis to share BIG NEWS: PragerU is now in schools as an official state-approved education vendor. We are working to bring PragerU’s free, turnkey lesson plans to classrooms nationwide. Mainstream media outlets are outraged over the news, and we’ve received an explosion of press. Find out what they're saying about us and hear how Dennis and Marissa respond. Then, go to PragerUkids.com and review our educational content for yourself to see if what the media says about us is true. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

According to Pew Research Center, most Americans want the government to restrict free speech to limit “misinformation.” Dennis explores the dangers of this alarming trend in the U.S.—the freest country in the history of the world—especially when you consider who gets to define “misinformation.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Now that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is using the term “pregnant people” and denying one of the most basic and fundamental biological truths that women (not men) give birth, how can we trust the CDC about anything? Plus, Dennis answers viewers’ questions about dating, grief, and a perplexing verse of the Bible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

American society is producing children who are selfish, ungrateful, and lazy. Many adult children refuse to speak to their parents, most of whom are completely undeserving of such cruelty. Now, with the introduction of artificial intelligence, kids are cheating at school and depriving themselves of learning. Dennis examines these worsening problems in our culture and asks if knowing how to write an essay, use a camera, or drive a stick shift car will become lost arts of the past, as modern technology is making learning obsolete. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Days after the 4th of July, Dennis reflects on the meaning of patriotism at a time when we may not feel proud of the direction America is headed. Despite these feelings, however, we raise the flag for the values it represents—the American Trinity inscribed on every U.S. coin: Liberty, In God We Trust, and E Pluribus Unum. We must restore these values if America is to remain the last best hope of Earth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Dennis reads two very different letters: one from a fan who attributes Dennis with improving his life, the other from Arizona State University faculty, accusing Dennis of bigotry and hate. Sadly, many people who should hear what Dennis has to say never will because of false accusations like this, and that may be the biggest regret of his life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dennis recently visited Eastern Europe and instead of wanting to kiss the ground upon his return home (as he always had in the past), a different thought crossed his mind. With LGBTQ “pride” taking over American culture, we have lost an innocence in our society that is still present in other parts of the world. What can we learn from comparing our beloved America—the last best hope of Earth—to Europe today? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

According to Biblical law, Jews are forbidden to hate Egyptians—the people who held them captive in slavery for centuries. What does this ancient rule have to teach us about oppression, “white privilege,” and racism in our culture today? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Dennis reminds us you cannot have a rich life without pain. He then answers a difficult question about abortion, inspiring his wife to spontaneously share her personal experience of nearly aborting her son 13 weeks into the pregnancy. Don’t miss the powerful discussion in this unique Fireside Chat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This month is LGBTQ Pride Month. But viewing people through the lens of sexual orientation, race, religion, or any group at all is not beneficial to society. The left demands that radical ideologies not only be tolerated but also celebrated. Long ago, Dennis learned there are only two groups of people in the world and it has influenced his life ever since. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you guilty of pride if you acknowledge your strengths? Dennis has been writing and speaking to large audiences for decades. His success has taught him valuable lessons about arrogance, humility, and self-esteem that we can all benefit from when it comes to examining ourselves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A few weeks after the death of Dennis’s beloved bulldog Otto, his family welcomed a new pet into their home—welcome Mr. Tubz! Dennis reflects on moving on after the death of a dog, or for that matter, a spouse. Is there such a thing as moving on too quickly? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dennis offers words of wisdom to live by, as he shares his three favorite verbs. Can you guess what they are? These three simple words have shifted Dennis’s entire outlook on life, and he explains how they can do the same for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you believe what is true? Or are your beliefs dictated by what you wish was true? Lies are the root of evil and truth is the mother of goodness. That’s why Dennis challenges us to be honest with ourselves and ask these difficult questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

During a recent discussion with Jordan Peterson, Dennis made comments about porn that made the rounds on the Internet. During this week's Fireside Chat, Dennis provides clarity and addresses his stance on porn, lust, and adultery. He also reflects on the passing of our beloved Fireside Chat companion, Otto.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Walmart was looted in Chicago. How many of the looters—mostly young black men—have fathers in the home or attended church the previous Sunday? Dennis believes there’s a crisis among young blacks in America and it’s not caused by poverty or lack of opportunity. He offers a simple—though controversial—solution: fathers in the home and a Father in Heaven. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many young people yearn to be famous. But will it bring them happiness? Dennis shares his views on fame and takes your questions on religion, dating, and marriage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the first time in American history, a former president was indicted and arrested. Whether you like him or not, the implications for the future of our country are disastrous. Reading from his column, "Could It Happen Here? It Is Happening Here," Dennis explains why we should all be concerned.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dennis addresses the tragic shooting at a Christian school in Nashville. Are guns the problem? Or is the real crisis today the death of God and religion, the lack of fathers, and the resulting rise of mental health issues? Help PragerU restore God, truth, and American values by making a tax-deductible donation today and your gift will be TRIPLE-MATCHED! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dennis recently asked Jordan Peterson, “Do we ever really know someone until they're tested?” Dr. Peterson responded without hesitation. In this episode, Dennis offers a few commonsense questions to test yourself and answers questions about the Bible, sharing conservative values in the workplace, and “gender-affirming care.” Plus, watch to find out Jordan Peterson’s answer! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Climate activist Greta Thunberg deleted a tweet from 2018 warning that humanity would be wiped out “unless we stop using fossil fuels over the next five years.” Here we are, five years later, and the world didn’t end. If the “experts” were wrong about climate change, what else are they wrong about, and why are we still listening to them? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Life is difficult—that’s not a complaint; it’s just a fact. Once you understand that, the happier you’ll be. Parents do a disservice when they try to make life easier for their children. Instead, they should help their kids build up the strength to withstand life's difficulties (not feel oppressed at minor offenses). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week marks one year since the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Many people (including some whom Dennis admires) criticize America’s involvement in the conflict. Dennis, always preferring clarity to agreement, unpacks common objections like helping a corrupt country and caring about Ukraine’s borders when we don’t protect our own. Hear what Dennis has to say. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every tyrannical regime used fear to control its subjects—because that’s the only way people will willingly give up their freedom. And they do. It has happened throughout history and is now happening in the last place it ever should: America. Dennis offers advice and takes some of your questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Experts now say the COVID lockdowns and school shutdowns went too far. A new report from the CDC claims 1 in 3 teen girls are suicidal. Could these issues be related? It's no surprise to Dennis. After all, he always said, "the lockdowns are the greatest mistake in human history.” Experts at the CDC have advice for how to treat this mental health crisis, but should we listen to them or have they lost credibility? Donate today to help keep PragerU podcasts and videos free! PragerU.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are few truly remarkable people in the world. Where do they come from? Is it nature, nurture, or just plain luck? Plus, Dennis shares his thoughts on preferred pronouns, how Disney is hurting children, whether politicians should have term limits, and how the left ruined the recent Grammy Awards. Donate today to help keep PragerU podcasts and videos free! PragerU.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After meeting Danish journalist Astrid Johanne Høg in her home country, Dennis said, “We must do a special Fireside Chat.” Together, the kindred spirits ask, "Is Denmark Socialist?" and discuss secularism, conservatism, and transgender ideology in America vs. Denmark. Donate today to help keep PragerU podcasts and videos free! PragerU.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What should a retail store employee do if she feels uncomfortable setting up a gay pride display at work? Dennis answers this question, discusses LGBT+ pride, and asks why “T” for “transgender” is included in this acronym. He also shares his thoughts on a recent Harvard study about happiness, discusses how the states can save America, and invites us to read his column, “Who’s More Irrational — The Religious or the Irreligious?”: https://dennisprager.com/column/whos-more-irrational-the-religious-or-the-irreligious/ Donate today to help keep PragerU podcasts and videos free! PragerU.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To whom are you morally accountable? If not God, the most common answer is often "my own conscience." Dennis explains why this is problematic. Donate today to help keep PragerU podcasts and videos free! PragerU.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is the job of adults to protect children. But for the first time, America is failing in this regard. Dennis discusses how children are being harmed, sexualized, and robbed of innocence, even by well-intentioned adults. He shares his thoughts on a recent “All Ages” drag show at the LA Zoo and PragerU’s campaign to protect children’s innocence. Learn more about the evils of exploitation and sexualization of children, speak out, and take the pledge to protect children’s innocence: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does justice look like for the college students who were recently murdered in Idaho? Dennis discusses the unbridgeable gulf that exists between those who think the death penalty is always wrong and those who support it under certain circumstances. Donate today to help keep PragerU podcasts and videos free! PragerU.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the New Year approaching, Dennis warns against making a resolution to “find yourself.” Don’t ask, “Who am I?” A better question is, “Who do I want to be?” That would be a great thing to work on this coming year to help you face challenges, be courageous, and become a better person. Donate today to help keep PragerU podcasts and videos free! PragerU.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dennis is a religious Jew and loves the Christmas season. It may not be his holy day, but it is a national holiday and there’s no reason for anyone to feel excluded from this special time of year. Dennis has advice for families gathering this Christmas, including whether it’s bad to “lie” to kids about Santa Claus. Plus, all tax-deductible donations made to PragerU through Christmas are TRIPLE-MATCHED! Donate today: PragerU.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices