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Earth Day Bonus Episode: What’s Wrong with Wind and Solar? | 5-Minute Videos | PragerU

22 Apr 2026

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In this special Earth Day bonus episode from our 5-Minute Videos series, Mark Mills breaks down the hidden downsides of wind and solar energy. Are wi...

You Might Also Like: What Is Birthright Citizenship? | 5-Minute Videos | PragerU

13 Apr 2026

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Do children born on U.S. soil automatically become American citizens? Many claim the Fourteenth Amendment of the Constitution guarantees that they do....

Dennis Prager's Thoughts on Passover and Easter Blessings

01 Apr 2026

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Dennis Prager and Marissa Streit discuss the importance of Passover in both the Jewish and Christian faiths. They also discuss why rituals and traditi...

Dennis’s Thoughts on Trump’s War on Iran

09 Mar 2026

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Dennis Prager and PragerU CEO Marissa Streit discuss President Trump’s decision to expand military operations in Iran and the debate over “endless...

Dennis Prager's New Book Answers Life’s Biggest Questions

14 Feb 2026

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Dennis Prager and PragerU CEO Marissa Streit dive deeper into  Dennis's new book—which he completed while recovering in the hospital. If There is N...

Dennis on Trump's Speech At Davos And Ongoing Chaos In Minnesota

02 Feb 2026

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PragerU CEO Marissa Streit and Dennis Prager discuss President Trump’s recent remarks at the World Economic Forum in Davos, questions surrounding Gr...

Dennis Discusses Chaos in Minnesota, the Supreme Court, and His New Book

21 Jan 2026

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Dennis Prager joins PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to discuss his latest book, If There is No God: The Battle Over Who Defines Good and Evil. Dennis disc...

Dennis Prager’s Thoughts on Venezuela and Iran

15 Jan 2026

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Dennis Prager joins PragerU CEO Marissa Streit for their first conversation of 2026 to break down the rapidly changing world, and what it means for Am...

Dennis Prager: The Speech I Would Have Given at AmFest 2025

14 Jan 2026

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PragerU CEO Marissa Streit asks Dennis Prager what he would have spoken about at AmFest 2025 and his reaction to the speeches at the TPUSA conference....

Ep. 367 — America's Historic Election: Dennis Reacts

14 Nov 2024

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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

07 Nov 2024

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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 an...

Ep. 365 — Who Suffers When Standards Drop?

31 Oct 2024

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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

24 Oct 2024

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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 t...

Ep. 363 — Media, Academia, and Arranged Marriages

17 Oct 2024

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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

10 Oct 2024

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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?

03 Oct 2024

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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"?

26 Sep 2024

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An opinion piece in The New York Times recently accused Israel of committing “war crimes” for taking out Hezbollah terrorists by detonating expl...

Ep. 359 — Today's America: Chaos, Division, and Social Unrest

19 Sep 2024

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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

12 Sep 2024

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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 ab...

Ep. 357 — Freedom vs. Government: Which Side Are You On?

05 Sep 2024

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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?

29 Aug 2024

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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 co...

Ep. 355 — The Deadly Irony of Price Controls

22 Aug 2024

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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

15 Aug 2024

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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?

08 Aug 2024

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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

01 Aug 2024

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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?

25 Jul 2024

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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 ...

Ep. 350 — The Attempted Assassination of Donald Trump

18 Jul 2024

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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 gaini...

Ep. 349 — Why Humans Crave Variety

11 Jul 2024

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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

03 Jul 2024

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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

27 Jun 2024

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Why is abortion termed “reproductive health” while overlooking the moral implications of ending a life? Why do we limit cigarette smoking due to h...

Ep. 346 — Election Integrity: Europe vs. America

20 Jun 2024

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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

13 Jun 2024

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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

13 Jun 2024

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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

30 May 2024

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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?

23 May 2024

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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

16 May 2024

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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 Japane...

Ep. 340 — Smart People without Wisdom Are Fools

09 May 2024

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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

02 May 2024

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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

25 Apr 2024

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In this week's bittersweet episode, Dennis interviews the owner of “Megan’s Arm,” a longtime staple of the Fireside Chat, before she leaves Cali...

Ep. 337 — Iran Attacks Israel

18 Apr 2024

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Iran’s unprecedented direct attack on Israel should make it clear who aims to commit genocide in the Middle East. Israel, unlike Hamas, Hezbollah, a...

Ep. 336 — This Is What’s Driving the Death of the West

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Ep. 335 — Gender and the War on Common Sense

04 Apr 2024

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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 sc...

Ep. 334 — Hamas, Nazis, and Calling Out Evil

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Ep. 333 — Affirmative Action Is Humiliating

22 Mar 2024

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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 meri...

Ep. 332 — The Pope Hopes Hell Is Empty?

15 Mar 2024

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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 y...

Ep. 331 — Q&A: Life Advice for the Next Generation

07 Mar 2024

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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 b...

Ep. 330 — Is Trauma Restricting Your Life?

29 Feb 2024

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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 beco...

Ep. 329 — Can Fear Be a Good Thing?

22 Feb 2024

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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...

Ep. 328 — Pleasantly Surprised by Taylor Swift

15 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dennis shares his thoughts on surprisingly insightful lyrics by Taylor Swift, the “black national anthem” being sung at the Super Bowl, and what a...

Ep. 327 — Does the Media Shape Your Views?

08 Feb 2024

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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 a...

Ep. 326 — Your Pilot Is a DEI Hire. Good Luck!

01 Feb 2024

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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...

Ep. 325 — You Know Who Wasn't Colorblind? Nazis.

25 Jan 2024

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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”...

Ep. 324 — One of the Best Arguments for Why God Is Necessary

18 Jan 2024

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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 stron...

Ep. 323 — DINKs' Biggest Mistake

16 Jan 2024

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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 the...

Ep. 322 — Want a Winning Year? Do This.

04 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 say...

Ep. 321 — Dennis and His Son on Addiction and Hitting Rock Bottom

28 Dec 2023

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This special Fireside Chat features Dennis’s adopted son, Aaron Prager, and his remarkable story of overcoming alcoholism and substance abuse. Aaron...

Ep. 320 — They Hate Your Christmas Joy. Let’s Have More of It!

21 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 declin...

Ep. 319 — The Best Place to Lose Your Moral Compass

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Why are anti-Zionist demonstrations marching through major American cities? Why do young people hate Israel and sympathize with Hamas? Look no further...

Ep. 318 — How to Live a Life of Depth

07 Dec 2023

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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...

Ep. 317 — America First Does Not Mean America Only

30 Nov 2023

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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 affai...

Ep. 316 — Ask Your Family This Question at Thanksgiving

22 Nov 2023

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Thanksgiving is the most universal of American holidays. How could you be more inclusive than giving thanks? Dennis reflects on this meaningful holida...

Ep. 315 — The Middle East Conflict Is Not Complex

16 Nov 2023

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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 go...

Ep. 314 — Media Outrage over DETRANS

09 Nov 2023

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Everyone is talking about PragerU’s new short documentary, DETRANS: The Dangers of Gender-Affirming Care, after our takeover on X (formerly Twitter)...

Ep. 313 — Who Wants to Control Others?

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Ep. 312 — Your Unhappy Childhood Has an Upside

26 Oct 2023

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Are there any disadvantages to having a perfectly happy childhood? Life is tough. The earlier you know this, the better. While experiencing an unhappy...

Ep. 311 — "Palestinian Babies Are as Precious as Israelis!" Tell That to Hamas.

19 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Ep. 310 — Israel Is at War

12 Oct 2023

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Over the weekend, Hamas launched the most brutal attack on Israel in the nation’s history. Hundreds of Israelis were brutally tortured, kidnapped, a...

Ep. 309 — The New York Times Accuses PragerU of Rationalizing Slavery

05 Oct 2023

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Now that PragerU is approved for use in schools throughout multiple states across the country, we are under attack from leftist media like never befor...

Ep. 308 — Dennis Prager and Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.

28 Sep 2023

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Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. joins Dennis for a special discussion about the medical establishment, the CIA, climate change, and more. From hot-button topic...

Ep. 307 — What Does God Care About Most?

21 Sep 2023

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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...

Ep. 306 — People Don’t Know Real Evil

14 Sep 2023

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About half of Americans ages 18-39 cannot identify Auschwitz or any other Nazi death camp, even though most can probably explain preferred pronouns, i...

Ep. 305 — How Can We Explain Bad Religious People?

07 Sep 2023

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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 a...

Ep. 304 — Is God Alone Sufficient?

31 Aug 2023

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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...

Ep. 303 — The California Hurricane Freak-Out

24 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hurricane Hilary descended upon Southern California this week, as media hysteria and alerts of “life-threatening floods” sent residents into a pan...

Ep 302 — Why Is Suicide at an All-Time High?

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 thi...

Ep 301 — Where Is God in Tragedy?

10 Aug 2023

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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 ...

Ep. 300 — PragerU Is Now in Schools with PragerU CEO Marissa Streit

03 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 a...

Ep. 299 — Do You Trust the Government to Define "Misinformation"?

27 Jul 2023

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According to Pew Research Center, most Americans want the government to restrict free speech to limit “misinformation.” Dennis explores the danger...

Ep. 298 — CDC Using "Pregnant People"

20 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Now that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is using the term “pregnant people” and denying one of the most basic and fundamenta...

Ep. 297 — Our Broken Culture Is Getting Worse (A.I. Isn't Helping)

13 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

American society is producing children who are selfish, ungrateful, and lazy. Many adult children refuse to speak to their parents, most of whom are c...

Ep. 296 — America Needs American Values

06 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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. Desp...

Ep. 295 — My One Regret

29 Jun 2023

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This week, Dennis reads two very different letters: one from a fan who attributes Dennis with improving his life, the other from Arizona State Univers...

Ep. 294 — Europe vs. America Today

22 Jun 2023

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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 thou...

Ep. 293 — The Tragedy of Being Raised to Hate

19 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

According to Biblical law, Jews are forbidden to hate Egyptians—the people who held them captive in slavery for centuries. What does this ancient r...

Ep. 292 — Want Joy? Prepare For Pain.

08 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 spon...

Ep. 291 — Pride Month: Why Do We Do This?

08 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 s...

Ep. 290 — Know Thyself (Including Your Strengths)

25 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Ep. 289 — Moving On: How Soon Is Too Soon?

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 m...

Ep. 288 — You Should Have Shoulds in Life

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 De...

Ep. 287 — People Believe What They Want to Believe

04 May 2023

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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. Th...

Ep. 286 — My Stance on Porn and Thoughts on Otto’s Death

27 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

During a recent discussion with Jordan Peterson, Dennis made comments about porn that made the rounds on the Internet. During this week's Fireside Cha...

Ep. 285 — Crime, Looting, and Fatherlessness

20 Apr 2023

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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? D...

Ep. 284 — So, You Want to Be Famous?

14 Apr 2023

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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, ...

Ep. 283 — This Is What Happens in Dictatorships

06 Apr 2023

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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 ...

Ep. 282 — A Mental Health Crisis and the Death of God

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 rel...

Ep. 281 — Who Are You Until You’re Tested?

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dennis recently asked Jordan Peterson, “Do we ever really know someone until they're tested?” Dr. Peterson responded without hesitation. In this e...

Ep. 280 — Why Do You Still Trust Them?

16 Mar 2023

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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 ...

Ep. 279 — If Nothing Is Horrific, Life Is Terrific

10 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Fireside Chat Ep. 278 — If They Can Scare You, They Can Control You

03 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Fireside Chat Ep. 277 — Ukraine: Should the U.S. Be Involved?

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week marks one year since the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Many people (including some whom Dennis admires) criticize America’s involvement in ...