Fireside Chat with Dennis Prager
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Fireside Chat with Dennis Prager
Dennis’s weekly thoughts and timeless wisdom by a crackling fire.
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Ep. 367 — America's Historic Election: Dennis Reacts
After recording this episode, Dennis suffered a serious back injury following a fall. He is currently in the hospital receiving treatment. We will kee...
Ep. 366 — Government Gone Nuts: RIP, Peanut the Squirrel
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...
Ep. 365 — Who Suffers When Standards Drop?
The Law School Admission Test (LSAT) now allows extra time for test-takers with mental and psychological disabilities. Is this compassionate, or could...
Ep. 364 — God, Democracy, and McDonald’s
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-p...
Ep. 363 — Media, Academia, and Arranged Marriages
Viewer questions answered all episode long! This week: how young conservatives can thrive in the world of media given the current political climate, w...
Ep. 362 — One Year after October 7
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...
Ep. 361 — Who's Fighting for Peace, Who's Spreading Terror?
Israel recently eliminated a Hezbollah leader, yet somehow, Israel faces criticism. Why? People should hate terrorists, not anti-terrorists. Dennis re...
Ep. 360 — When Did Self-Defense Become a "War Crime"?
An opinion piece in The New York Times recently accused Israel of committing “war crimes” for taking out Hezbollah terrorists by detonating explosives...
Ep. 359 — Today's America: Chaos, Division, and Social Unrest
After yet another assassination attempt on a presidential candidate and former president, Dennis reflects on the deepening divisions and social unrest...
Ep. 358 — Thoughts on Abortion, Sin, and God's Will
This week, Dennis answers your questions about abortion, God’s will for our lives, and why he does the Fireside Chat week after week.
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Ep. 357 — Freedom vs. Government: Which Side Are You On?
Who poses a greater threat to a free society: those who advocate for smaller government or those pushing for ever-expanding government control? Dennis...
Ep. 356 — Is the Medical Industry Corrupt?
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...
Ep. 355 — The Deadly Irony of Price Controls
What would happen if the government controlled food prices? Dennis discusses the dangers of abandoning free markets for government intervention and an...
Ep. 354 — XX and XY Are Not the Same
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 gol...
Ep. 353 — Does the Left Stand Up for Women?
Dennis weighs in on the heated debate over female boxers being forced to compete against opponents at the Olympics who were disqualified from last yea...
Ep. 352 — Paganism at the Paris Olympics
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 e...
Ep. 351 — Did Divine Intervention Save Trump?
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 G...
Ep. 350 — The Attempted Assassination of Donald Trump
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 pow...
Ep. 349 — Why Humans Crave Variety
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 t...
Ep. 348 — 1776: A Legacy Worth Celebrating
On July 4, 1776, the Founders declared America's independence from Great Britain, initiating the greatest experiment in liberty in human history. Howe...
Ep. 347 — Health Cannot Replace Morality
Why is abortion termed “reproductive health” while overlooking the moral implications of ending a life? Why do we limit cigarette smoking due to healt...
Ep. 346 — Election Integrity: Europe vs. America
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...
Ep. 345 — The Best Advertisement for Atheism
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, g...
Ep. 344 — The Trump Verdict: What It Means for America
In 250 years of American history, this has never happened. Donald Trump, the former president and leading candidate for the upcoming election, has bee...
Ep. 343 — The One Question Every Parent Should Ask
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 W...
Ep. 342 — A Catholic Speaking to Catholics: What’s the Controversy?
During a commencement speech, an NFL kicker advocated Catholic doctrine at a Catholic school to a Catholic audience. Now, hundreds of thousands of Ame...
Ep. 341 — The Day Hamas Surrenders, This Will Happen
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...
Ep. 340 — Smart People without Wisdom Are Fools
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,...
Ep. 339 — Genocide, Apartheid, and the Cheapening of Words
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 i...
Ep. 338 — Dennis Says Goodbye to Megan and Her Arm
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...
Ep. 337 — Iran Attacks Israel
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...
Ep. 336 — This Is What’s Driving the Death of the West
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 Je...
Ep. 335 — Gender and the War on Common Sense
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” b...
Ep. 334 — Hamas, Nazis, and Calling Out Evil
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 ident...
Ep. 333 — Affirmative Action Is Humiliating
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...
Ep. 332 — The Pope Hopes Hell Is Empty?
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...
Ep. 331 — Q&A: Life Advice for the Next Generation
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...
Ep. 330 — Is Trauma Restricting Your Life?
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...
Ep. 329 — Can Fear Be a Good Thing?
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...
Ep. 328 — Pleasantly Surprised by Taylor Swift
Dennis shares his thoughts on surprisingly insightful lyrics by Taylor Swift, the “black national anthem” being sung at the Super Bowl, and what a par...