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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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