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Fireside Chat Ep. 178 — Rescued From Victimhood featuring Amala Ekpunobi

18 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The bigger the government, the smaller the citizen. Not everyone understands why that’s true, however, and Dennis responds to some of those critics....

Fireside Chat Ep. 177 – Mocking God & the Religious

11 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 th...

Fireside Chat Ep. 176 — Is It the Greatest Mistake in Human History?

05 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

Fireside Chat Ep. 175 — Dealing With the Woke Mob

25 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Cancel culture and "wokeness" dominate our culture. If you disagree with the mob, you can lose your career, opportunities, friends, and family—and t...

Fireside Chat Ep. 174 — A Dialogue About God and Ayn Rand

18 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What is the source of morality? Atheist and founder of The Objective Standard Institute Craig Biddle joins Dennis this week to discuss Objectivism, Ay...

Fireside Chat Ep. 173 — Love vs. Blood: The Case for Adoption

11 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Fireside Chat Ep. 172 — Essential Lessons: Human Behavior

04 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Fireside Chat Ep. 171 — Drama Queens

29 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Some people really do thrive on drama. A national crisis is necessary for the Left, as they crave chaos or catastrophe—and that's why we will always...

Fireside Chat Ep. 170 — Will America Reunify?

28 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Calls for unity sure sound nice—if only they were sincere. Total submission to the left is their desire: "Submit to us and we'll be unified; don't a...

Fireside Chat Ep. 169 — Erasing Gender

14 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There is an Orwellian push to change the words we use, for example eliminating "gendered language." This may seem trivial but will end up having a big...

Fireside Chat Ep. 168 — Thoughts on the Current State of Our Nation

08 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode, Dennis Prager addresses the current state of the nation and takes questions from live viewers. Don't miss it! Learn more abou...

Fireside Chat Ep. 167 — Science or God: Do You Have to Pick One?

31 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve all heard it: “I don't believe in God, I believe in science.” That's fine, but how do you get good and evil from science? And do religious...

Fireside Chat Ep. 166 — Why This Jew Loves Christmas

23 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Christmas songs, trees, parties, traditions, presents—it's such a wholesome, warm & joyous time, and everyone should get to experience that feeling ...

Fireside Chat Ep. 165 — America the Fearful

17 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The pandemic has shown how much America has changed for the worse. Our American ancestors were incredibly courageous people but today, we live in fear...

Fireside Chat Ep. 164 — Lying to Kids about Stereotypes

11 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

"All white people are racist." Dennis Prager discusses the propaganda kids are learning in public schools today, including lies about stereotypes. He ...

Fireside Chat Ep. 163 — Is Capitalism Evil?

03 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Why do a growing number of Americans believe capitalism is greedy, selfish, even evil? Dennis reacts to misconceptions about free market capitalism an...

Fireside Chat Ep.162 — Thanksgiving 2020: Live Life Fully

26 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Have Americans become so preoccupied with "safety" that they have welcomed tyranny? Dennis Prager weighs in on the balance between living life respons...

Fireside Chat Ep. 161 — Lockdowns Hurt More Than They Help

20 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There is a cost of locking down the country, just as there is a cost of NOT locking it down. Every decision comes with a price, but in the case of cor...

Fireside Chat Ep. 160 — Cutting Out Family Over Politics

12 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Families are dividing today over politics, and few things upset Dennis Prager more than seeing families destroyed. There's a common thread in these cr...

Fireside Chat Ep. 159 — The Election: A Divided Nation

05 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The United States held a presidential election this week, and though the result is still yet to be determined, one thing is clear: Americans have very...

Fireside Chat Ep. 158 — Courage in the Face of a Mob

29 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Many Americans don't agree with the positions of the left, but they are afraid to be honest when confronted with questions. It's a very new, and very ...

Fireside Chat Ep. 157 — Addicted to Free

22 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Until COVID, we had been living in a golden age in America—and it's easy to take such a privileged life for granted. The unemployment rate had been ...

Fireside Chat Ep. 156 — When Childish Worldviews Take Over

15 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

An outstanding conversation with Douglas Murray: How the left became so radical—the lack of debate, "anti-racism" training, corporate wokeness, crit...

Fireside Chat Ep. 155 — Does COVID Dominate Your Life?

08 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Should a president incite fear or temper fear? The media have their opinion; Dennis has another. He also explains why “Follow the science” is not ...

Fireside Chat Ep. 154 — A Society in Decline?

01 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

2020's first Presidential debate showcased a striking departure in civility and sophistication. Is it a mirror of our society at large? Our modern cul...

Fireside Chat Ep. 153 — The Meanness of the Left with Sarah Huckabee Sanders

25 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week Dennis is joined by former White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders! Together they discuss the importance of courage, attacks by t...

Ep. 152 — A Marxist Takeover Would Destroy America

17 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How do you determine right from wrong, good from evil? Two perspectives are dominant: the Judeo-Christian view and the Leftist/Marxist approach. The f...

Fireside Chat Ep. 151 — Society Can't Fix Your Problems

10 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Character development was a primary focus in education until the 1960s. Now, children are taught to blame America or "society" for their problems. The...

Fireside Chat Ep. 150 — Americans Chant "Death to America"

03 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dennis reflects on the state of our nation after hearing a crowd of American rioters chant “Death to America”. How did we get here? Dennis's colu...

Fireside Chat Ep. 149 — Why "Color-Blind" Is Actually "Anti-Racist"

27 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Judging a person by the content of their character, not by the color of their skin is what being "color-blind" means. The left, however, calls it raci...

Fireside Chat Ep. 148 — We Must Understand History To Value Liberty

20 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It is difficult to value liberty without a strong understanding of history. Because naturally, humans desire equality over liberty. Yet anytime a soci...

Ep. 147 — Teachers Admit They Want to Keep Parents in the Dark

14 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In a revealing new development, teachers openly lament that at-home learning allows parents to hear their lessons. Others agree that this is "dangerou...

Fireside Chat Ep. 146 — The Left Is Weaponizing Medicine

06 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Why is there so much hate and mockery around a single medication? Is there really no evidence of its efficacy? Dennis Prager has been following this p...

Fireside Chat Ep. 145 — Are You Really Anti-Racist?

31 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Young people are enamored with "anti-racist" rhetoric because they think they are fighting racist systems in America. The TRUTH is they are fighting A...

Fireside Chat Ep. 144 — Expect Chaos If You Defund the Police

23 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The difference between police and no police is the difference between order and chaos. This week is PragerU’s #backtheblue campaign and Dennis asks:...

Fireside Chat Ep. 143 — Courage and Critical Thinking With Special Guest Brandon Tatum

16 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Former police officer and popular conservative commentator Brandon Tatum joins Dennis this week to discuss Brandon’s path to conservatism, the NFL, ...

Fireside Chat Ep. 142 — How to Defeat the "America Is Racist" Lie

09 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

EVERYTHING and every kind of person and belief exist in America. That racists do exist here—just like they exist everywhere—says nothing about the...

Fireside Chat Ep. 141 — Do You Know How Special America Is?

02 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

“We are witnessing one of the most irrational developments in the history of the world.” The left is a destructive force, raising an entire genera...

Fireside Chat Ep. 140 — Neither Blood nor Race Matters

25 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Are blood ties really the strongest/most important relationships? Many say yes, but think about this: family doesn’t have to be blood. Ultimately, t...

Fireside Chat Ep. 139 — A Conflict of Civilizations

18 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This is what happens when society enters an anti-religious and anti-rational age. Hysteria. On race, this should be the ideal: We are all American, li...

Fireside Chat Ep. 138 — Pay Attention: Your Freedom Is Fragile

11 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our society is rooted in freedom, yet "Freedom is never more than one generation away from distinction." We must conscientiously fight to preserve it ...

Fireside Chat Ep. 137 — The Issue Is Values, Not Systemic Racism

04 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Do you let your race, gender, or orientation define you? If you are on the left, everything is perceived through the lens of identity politics. System...

Fireside Chat Ep. 136 — Facebook Censors PragerU

28 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Facebook is going after PragerU! They claim to be an open forum, yet label content as "False Information" simply because their "fact-checkers" disagre...

Fireside Chat Ep. 135 — Liberty Is a Value, Not an Instinct

21 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Liberty and freedom are very rare in human history. The human instinct is not to yearn for liberty—humans yearn to be taken care of. Generally, by t...

Fireside Chat Ep. 134 — Which Will Do More Harm: The Virus or the Lockdown?

14 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The LA Times reports that extreme poverty may be the pandemic’s heaviest toll. But it isn't the virus causing this suffering—it's the lockdown. De...

Fireside Chat Ep. 133 — Fear, Credibility, and the Threat of a Police State

07 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Make no doubt about it: COVID-19 is a dress rehearsal for a police state. Dennis Prager is taking a bold stance on the coronavirus because he is dedic...

Fireside Chat Ep. 132 — "Until It's Safe" Means Never

30 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The fear of pain may hold you back from a joyous life. And so Dennis's advice of the week is: Don't take unnecessary risks, but also do not let fear, ...

Fireside Chat Ep. 131 — The Question Adults Should Ask

23 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Is adulthood defined by age? Not really. As soon as you understand the one question which applies to all decisions in life, congratulations: You have ...

Fireside Chat Ep. 130 — Has the Lockdown Worked?

16 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Yet again, predictive computer models fail to predict. The coronavirus variance from region to region appears to contradict those models—and the qua...

Fireside Chat Ep. 129 — Morality: Does It Come From Science or God?

10 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Can you guess which topics elicit the most mockery? God, religion, and morality. In the absence of a rational argument, mockery takes it place. Dennis...

Fireside Chat Ep. 128 — The Overlooked Victims of Quarantine

04 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The big topic no one's talking about: Who are the most vulnerable to the social and economic devastation of the coronavirus quarantine? It's probably ...

Fireside Chat Ep. 127 — Good Things to Do in Tough Times

27 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Are we taking reasonable measures to fight the coronavirus? Could destroying our economy, livelihoods, and businesses cause more damage than the illne...

Fireside Chat Ep. 126 — A Silver Lining to Coronavirus?

27 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There is no such thing as a pain-free life, and the earlier you understand that pain is inevitable, the happier you will be. This Fireside Chat is ded...

Fireside Chat Ep. 125 — Coronavirus: Panic or Pandemic?

13 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

You can't expect to live a full life without assuming some risk. There's a spectrum between precaution and panic, and if isn't well-calibrated you can...

Fireside Chat Ep. 124 – Are People Basically Good?

09 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

They may be the two most important questions one can ask: Are people basically good? And how do you make good people? In other words, is the ultimate ...

Fireside Chat Ep. 123 – The Search for Racism

09 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s episode is inspired by a story out of the University of Montana and their cries of racism where there is none. Why do people have the de...

Fireside Chat Ep. 122 – Thank you, Samantha Bee

22 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Every attack from the left validates our message and its importance. Dennis Prager discusses the absurd smear attempt by Samantha Bee on national tele...

Fireside Chat Ep. 121 – Stronger America, Better World

14 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Should the U.S. military be the world's strongest? A Pew Research study says “55% of Democrats under age 30 say it would be acceptable if other nati...

Fireside Chat Ep. 120 – American Values Are Universal With International PragerFORCE Students

12 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The education system is saturated in leftism—and not just in the U.S. Students worldwide who question leftist orthodoxy are often left feeling isola...

Fireside Chat Ep. 119 – You Are Luckier than You Think

02 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Young Americans have been taught to feel unlucky and oppressed, despite living in the freest and most prosperous country on Earth. This is a very dama...

Fireside Chat Ep. 118 – Why Millennials Support Communism

24 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

More than a third of millennials now approve of communism. Dennis Prager discusses why this disturbing fact is a result of the poor education system. ...

Fireside Chat Ep. 117 – What Have You Said in Private?

17 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

No one wants to be judged by the remarks they have made in private. Yet many people judge (if not obsess over) the private remarks of others. Let's ta...

Fireside Chat Ep. 116 – Anne Frank & Media Smears

11 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The left-wing media is threatened by the reach and influence of PragerU. Since their reporters cannot demonstrate any evidence of lies or misinformati...

Fireside Chat Ep. 115 –When Character Is Secondary to the Job

04 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Dennis addresses common criticisms of the President's character and why any perceived personal flaws should be secondary to our focus on hi...

Fireside Chat Ep. 114 – How to Tackle New Year's Resolutions

27 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

How can you make the most of your New Year’s resolutions? Dennis Prager provides some helpful advice and shares why resolutions are good (hint: they...

Fireside Chat Ep. 113 – Just Say "Merry Christmas"

21 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Should you lie to your kids about Santa? And why not just say Happy Holidays? Is the commercialization of Christmas really that bad? Dennis Prager dis...

Fireside Chat Ep. 112 – Why Are Students so Depressed?

14 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Dennis Prager addresses why the rates of depression among college students are the highest ever recorded. No desire to have a family, no re...

Fireside Chat Ep. 111 –Why So Miserable?

08 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s Fireside Chat is inspired by Dennis Prager’s recent column: "What the Left Tells Young Americans." Dennis lists some of the messages t...

Fireside Chat Ep. 110 – If You're Not Grateful You're Not Happy

02 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s Fireside Chat is all about Dennis’s specialty: Gratitude. You cannot be a happy or good person without being grateful. Our society cul...

Fireside Chat Ep. 109 – Losing Liberty in America

24 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's a common question: How do you stay happy when our liberties and freedoms (particularly on college campuses) are under attack? Dennis weighs in in...

Fireside Chat Ep. 108 – Men Have Periods Too (And Other Lies)

16 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Dennis Prager addresses the lies the left tells, including the outrageous claim that men can have periods, too. He then discusses his appea...

Fireside Chat Ep. 107 – On Kanye West and Taking Ownership

09 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

During this week’s Fireside Chat, Dennis drops a truth bomb that is rarely stated: The greatest problem in your life is YOU. Blaming society (i.e. s...

Firside Chat Ep. 106 – The Left Deprives People of Happiness

01 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dennis kicks off this week’s Fireside Chat asking: Is it okay if things bring you happiness? Why should we hate consumerism? He then discusses how t...

Fireside Chat Ep. 105 – The Gender Identity Experiment

28 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

During this week’s Fireside Chat, Dennis talks about Air Canada removing any mention of “Ladies and Gentlemen” from their flights. Many companie...

Firside Chat Ep. 104 – Communism: So Much for "Good Intentions"

18 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What’s more important? How you behave or how you feel? Dennis explains why good intentions are irrelevant if they don't match up with our actions. ...

Firside Chat Ep. 103 – Hong Kong Protestors Demand Freedom

13 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Dennis Prager discusses why Hong Kong's citizens are demanding freedom and protesting China's communist government. History is doomed to re...

Firside Chat Ep. 102 –Climate Change Is Not an Existential Threat

04 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

During this week’s Fireside Chat, Dennis addresses the not-so-existential threat to our globe: Climate Change. Adults need to stop scaring children ...

Firside Chat Ep. 101 – Your Life Depends on Fossil Fuels

27 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s Fireside Chat, Dennis discusses the moral choice between smoking cigarettes versus smoking marijuana, and how blessed we are to have ...

Firside Chat Ep. 100 – The Founding of PragerU With Allen Estrin

20 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

With this week's Fireside Chat we hit episode 100, featuring the man who came up with the idea of PragerU - Allen Estrin. Tune in as Dennis and Allen ...

Firside Chat Ep. 99 – PragerU: "Not A Real University"

15 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s Fireside Chat, Dennis addresses the Los Angeles Times's critiques of PragerU. Two popular criticisms: that PragerU "indoctrinates” ...

Fireside Chat Ep. 98 – Does Poverty Cause Crime?

09 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Does poverty cause crime? Dennis explains why this claim is untrue and the reason oppression cannot be a valid excuse for criminal activity. This epi...

Fireside Chat Ep. 97 – On Being Black and Conservative With Special Guest Derryck Green

07 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Despite what the left says, you can be Black and a conservative! Dennis Prager sits down with Derryck Green this week to discuss how his personal expe...

Fireside Chat Ep. 96 - Leftism Makes Mean People

26 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Why does the left produce mean people? In this week's Fireside Chat, Dennis Prager discusses his son's recent encounter with a leftist. To justify the...

Fireside Chat Ep. 95 – The Cheapening Of The Holocaust

19 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

During this week’s Fireside Chat, Dennis discusses Trump’s widely misrepresented words, “Very Fine People.” What did Trump mean when he said t...

Fireside Chat Ep. 94 – On Being Called A Nazi

11 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this Fireside Chat, Dennis answers a frequently-asked question: How do you deal with all the hate and name-calling? It's a fact that if you disagre...

Fireside Chat Ep. 93 – On Not Growing Up

04 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s Fireside Chat features Adam Carolla, comedian and host of one of the most downloaded podcasts in the world, the Adam Carolla Show. They ...

Fireside Chat Ep. 92 - The Left Cheapens Evil

30 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Are you a Republican? Have you been called a racist Nazi by leftists? Dennis has a question for those leftists. This week’s Fireside Chat addresses ...

Fireside Chat Ep. 91 – Dennis Testifies Before the Senate

22 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week Dennis talks about his Senate Judiciary hearing testimony on Big Tech censorship on behalf of PragerU. Why has Google/YouTube placed so many...

Fireside Chat Ep. 90 – Profiting From Other People's Illness

15 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

During this week’s Fireside Chat, Dennis talks about the phrase he hears all the time: “People shouldn’t profit from other people’s illness.”...

Fireside Chat Ep. 89 –America: The Greatest Nation on Earth

08 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Happy 4th of July! This week’s Fireside Chat is all about America. The left wants to push the narrative that America is a racist nation, but the que...

Fireside Chat Ep. 88 – Google's Censorship Exposed

01 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s Fireside Chat is all about Google/YouTube’s censorship. Why does a differing opinion automatically mean it is offensive and controvers...

Fireside Chat Ep. 87 – Sex and Human Nature

24 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dennis spends this week’s Fireside Chat answering a viewer’s question about men's sexual nature. Men's and women's natures are very different, no ...

Fireside Chat Ep. 86 - Beware of Leftist Hysteria

14 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s Fireside Chat, Dennis notes that millennials do not invest in a 401k because they think climate change will destroy the earth. He goe...

Fireside Chat Ep. 85 - Why Are There So Many Mass Shootings?

09 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

During this week’s Fireside Chat, Dennis talks about mass shootings and why they have drastically increased since the 1950s. There are four reasons ...

Fireside Chat Ep. 84 - Get Yourself a Hobby!

09 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of Fireside Chats, Dennis talks about one of his favorite hobbies since he was young: photography. Today, however, technology has kill...

Fireside Chat Ep. 83 – The Importance of Nationalism, Wisdom, and Liberty

26 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

During this week's Fireside Chat, Dennis focuses on your burning questions: What does Dennis think about online dating? Which is better: nationalism o...

Fireside Chat Ep. 82 – The Bible Will Save America

18 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dennis starts off this week’s Fireside Chat with your questions. He discusses the importance of sharing wisdom with young people, raising good kids ...

Fireside Chat Ep. 81 – PragerU Summit with Michael Leven

11 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A peek into the PragerU Summit! Dennis and special guest Michael Leven talk capitalism, PragerU, and running a business in this week's very special ed...

Fireside Chat Ep. 80 - Why Does Dennis Wear a Suit at Home?

03 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Why is Dennis wearing a suit if he is in his own home? During this week’s Fireside Chat, Dennis discusses the common question, the importance of dre...

Fireside Chat Ep. 79 – Sri Lanka: Christians Targeted by Islamic Terrorists

27 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sri Lanka: Christians Targeted by Islamic Terrorists During this week’s Fireside Chat, Dennis talks about the bombings in Sri Lanka and democrats’...