Fireside Chat with Dennis Prager
Dennis’s weekly thoughts and timeless wisdom by a crackling fire.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 33 minutes
- Episodes
- 367
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2024
Ep. 327 — Does the Media Shape Your Views?
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 insti…
00:36:44 |
Thu 08 Feb 2024
Ep. 326 — Your Pilot Is a DEI Hire. Good Luck!
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, De…
00:33:40 |
Thu 01 Feb 2024
Ep. 325 — You Know Who Wasn't Colorblind? Nazis.
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 hi…
00:33:04 |
Thu 25 Jan 2024
Ep. 324 — One of the Best Arguments for Why God Is Necessary
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 …
00:29:41 |
Thu 18 Jan 2024
Ep. 323 — DINKs' Biggest Mistake
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…
00:30:24 |
Tue 16 Jan 2024
Ep. 322 — Want a Winning Year? Do This.
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 t…
00:30:48 |
Thu 04 Jan 2024
Ep. 321 — Dennis and His Son on Addiction and Hitting Rock Bottom
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 m…
00:51:01 |
Thu 28 Dec 2023
Ep. 320 — They Hate Your Christmas Joy. Let’s Have More of It!
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 …
00:32:33 |
Thu 21 Dec 2023
Ep. 319 — The Best Place to Lose Your Moral Compass
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…
00:30:06 |
Thu 14 Dec 2023
Ep. 318 — How to Live a Life of Depth
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 …
00:31:15 |
Thu 07 Dec 2023
Ep. 317 — America First Does Not Mean America Only
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 standar…
00:27:54 |
Thu 30 Nov 2023
Ep. 316 — Ask Your Family This Question at Thanksgiving
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, an…
00:35:16 |
Wed 22 Nov 2023
Ep. 315 — The Middle East Conflict Is Not Complex
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. Wh…
00:31:15 |
Thu 16 Nov 2023
Ep. 314 — Media Outrage over DETRANS
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, whi…
00:30:06 |
Thu 09 Nov 2023
Ep. 313 — Who Wants to Control Others?
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 other…
00:34:05 |
Thu 02 Nov 2023
Ep. 312 — Your Unhappy Childhood Has an Upside
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 ups…
00:31:52 |
Thu 26 Oct 2023
Ep. 311 — "Palestinian Babies Are as Precious as Israelis!" Tell That to Hamas.
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 …
00:31:06 |
Thu 19 Oct 2023
Ep. 310 — Israel Is at War
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 Isr…
00:32:13 |
Thu 12 Oct 2023
Ep. 309 — The New York Times Accuses PragerU of Rationalizing Slavery
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 …
00:26:08 |
Thu 05 Oct 2023
Ep. 308 — Dennis Prager and Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
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 wa…
01:32:17 |
Thu 28 Sep 2023
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