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Fireside Chat with Dennis Prager | PragerU

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Oct 31, 2026

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Episodes

Fireside Chat Ep. 273 — Should "T" Be Part of "LGBT"? 27.01.2023

What should a retail store employee do if she feels uncomfortable setting up a gay pride display at work? Dennis answers this question, discusses LGBT+ pride, and asks why “T” for “transgender” is included in this acronym. He also shares his thoughts on a recent Harvard study about happiness, discusses how the states can save America, and invites us to read his column, “Who’s More Irrational — The...

Fireside Chat Ep. 272 — Should Your Conscience Be Your Guide? 19.01.2023

To whom are you morally accountable? If not God, the most common answer is often "my own conscience." Dennis explains why this is problematic. Donate today to help keep PragerU podcasts and videos free! PragerU.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fireside Chat Ep. 271 — Protect Children’s Innocence: It’s the Adults’ Job 16.01.2023

It is the job of adults to protect children. But for the first time, America is failing in this regard. Dennis discusses how children are being harmed, sexualized, and robbed of innocence, even by well-intentioned adults. He shares his thoughts on a recent “All Ages” drag show at the LA Zoo and PragerU’s campaign to protect children’s innocence. Learn more about the evils of exploitation and sexua...

Fireside Chat Ep. 270 — Should All Murderers Live? 06.01.2023

What does justice look like for the college students who were recently murdered in Idaho? Dennis discusses the unbridgeable gulf that exists between those who think the death penalty is always wrong and those who support it under certain circumstances. Donate today to help keep PragerU podcasts and videos free! PragerU.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fireside Chat Ep. 269 — Don’t Waste Time “Finding Yourself” 29.12.2022

With the New Year approaching, Dennis warns against making a resolution to “find yourself.” Don’t ask, “Who am I?” A better question is, “Who do I want to be?” That would be a great thing to work on this coming year to help you face challenges, be courageous, and become a better person. Donate today to help keep PragerU podcasts and videos free! PragerU.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices....

Fireside Chat Ep. 268 — The Case for Christmas and Santa 23.12.2022

Dennis is a religious Jew and loves the Christmas season. It may not be his holy day, but it is a national holiday and there’s no reason for anyone to feel excluded from this special time of year. Dennis has advice for families gathering this Christmas, including whether it’s bad to “lie” to kids about Santa Claus. Plus, all tax-deductible donations made to PragerU through Christmas are TRIPLE-MAT...

Fireside Chat Ep. 267 — The Evil of Holocaust Denial 16.12.2022

Why would anyone deny the single most documented genocide in history? This week, Dennis responds to strong opposition he received from his recent column, If Holocaust Deniers Don’t Go to Hell, There Is No God. Plus, all tax-deductible donations made to PragerU this week are TRIPLE-MATCHED! Donate today: PragerU.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fireside Chat Ep. 266 — Exposing NewsGuard with Marissa Streit 12.12.2022

This week, Dennis is joined by PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to discuss the damaging effects of third-party "fact-checker" NewsGuard. This self-appointed authority continues to bully PragerU and suppress free speech. We are fighting back and exposing NewsGuard for its dishonesty, censorship, and intimidation. Join us in the fight at www.prageru.com/newsguard Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...

Fireside Chat Ep. 62 - How You Can Be Happy (Re-Release) 02.12.2022

This week, Dennis shares an important message about what famous Christmas tunes call “the best time of the year.” ‘Tis the season to be merry, but happiness doesn’t happen to you. Pursuing happiness, like pursuing all good things in life, is a choice. Donate today to help keep PragerU podcasts and videos free! PragerU.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fireside Chat Ep. 265 — The Quintessential American Holiday 23.11.2022

Thanksgiving is not a Christian holiday. It's not a Jewish holiday. It's the quintessential American holiday where people of every race, creed, color, and religion gather together just to give thanks. In this week’s Fireside Chat, Dennis talks about the importance of gratitude and how ingratitude is threatening our beloved America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fireside Chat Ep. 264 — A Transgender Beauty Pageant Winner? 17.11.2022

Dennis shares his reflections on his recent trip to Denmark, including his theory on the “happiest” countries in the world. When everything is free, are you happy or content? There’s a difference. He also comments on the first transgender winner of a Miss America pageant and answers your questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fireside Chat Ep. 263 — Is Your Race Your Identity? 11.11.2022

Dennis reacts to an "anti-racist" book for middle schoolers and questions society’s current obsession with skin color. Does focusing on race make you deep or just superficial? What happens when all that matters is dominance and power, without the ability to judge good from bad? Dennis answers these questions and more in this week’s Fireside Chat. Donate today to help keep PragerU podcasts and vide...

Fireside Chat Ep. 262 — Kanye West, Antisemitism, and Candace Owens 03.11.2022

Were Kanye West’s recent comments antisemitic? Religious Jew and respected conservative thinker Dennis Prager answers this question and shares his thoughts on Candace Owens’ friendship with Kanye in this week’s Fireside Chat. Donate today to help keep PragerU podcasts and videos free! PragerU.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fireside Chat Ep. 261 — What Do Conservatives Wish to Conserve? 28.10.2022

Dennis shares his definition of “conservatism” and explains its core values: liberty, free speech, and conserving the best of the past. He also answers your questions about pro-life being considered “extreme,” losing childhood innocence, and re-marrying after divorce. You can help conserve the best of the past by checking out Dennis’s latest Bible commentary on Deuteronomy! Donate today to help ke...

Fireside Chat Ep. 259 — Why Do Atheists Want More People in Church? 14.10.2022

A recent PragerU post revealed that even atheists believe a lot of our social problems would be solved if more people were religiously active. Dennis gives his thoughts and argues that anything worthwhile, including faith, requires hard work. He then answers your questions about classical music, life after kids, and why celebrities are unhappy. Donate today to help keep PragerU podcasts and videos...

Fireside Chat Ep. 258 — Should You Embrace Your Flaws? 07.10.2022

Do your flaws make you beautiful or “flawsome”? Dennis thinks we should confront our imperfections, not relish in them. After dispelling society’s current messages about flaws, Dennis answers your questions about doubting the Bible, family vacations, and how to treat our neighbors, especially if they have a BLM sign in their front yard. Donate today to help keep PragerU podcasts and videos free! P...

Fireside Chat Ep. 257 — Why You Should Honor Your Parents 30.09.2022

The Bible commands us to honor our father and mother, but that’s sometimes easier said than done. This week, Dennis discusses how to honor a difficult parent, why parental authority matters, and why God commands it in the first place. This episode was pre-recorded. Our thoughts and prayers go out to those affected by Hurricane Ian. May God bless and protect you and your loved ones. Learn more abou...

Fireside Chat Ep. 256 — Follow Your Values, Not Your Instincts 23.09.2022

Dennis spends this week’s Fireside Chat answering your questions on what the Bible says about sexuality, what it means to fear God, and how to discern conspiracy theories. Donate today to help keep PragerU podcasts and videos free! PragerU.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fireside Chat Ep. 255 — Is the World Better Because You're in It? 15.09.2022

Is the world better because you’re in it? The self-esteem movement ushered in sentiments like this, but what are the consequences of heaping praise on children? Dennis argues that teaching children self-control is more important than self-esteem. He then answers your questions about the arts, children’s innocence, monogamy, and the relationship between work and doing what you love. Donate today to...

Fireside Chat Ep. 254 — Reason Is the Antidote to Fear 09.09.2022

Are some people addicted to fear? Dennis explains why letting irrationality govern your life leads to fear and unhappiness. Instead, we should use reason and ask ourselves, “What’s the worst that can happen?” Dennis encourages us to get out of our comfort zones and conquer our fears. Donate today to help keep PragerU podcasts and videos free! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...

Fireside Chat Ep. 253 — Is Feeling Safe More Important than Free Speech? 02.09.2022

Pew Research Center reports that a majority of U.S. teens value people feeling safe online over being able to speak freely. Dennis shares his thoughts on what this reveals about young people in America today. He then answers your questions and shares his three favorite words in the English language. Can you guess what they are? Donate today to help keep PragerU podcasts and videos free! PragerU.co...

Fireside Chat Ep. 252 — Has Feminism Ruined Work? 25.08.2022

Dennis reacts to a tweet about women and work, which reveals how modern feminism has destroyed meaningful work for both sexes. He then answers your questions about music, adopted children, and the battle against narcissism and coveting. Help spread the values of PragerU by giving this week and your donation will be triple-matched! PragerU.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...

Fireside Chat Ep. 251 — Secularism: The Age of the Absurd 18.08.2022

Dennis summarizes his life’s work as understanding the consequences of secularism. In view of that, Dennis addresses three reasons why young people today are alienated from religion. He also answers questions about his childhood, marital issues, being ready to face change, and whether God can learn in relation to us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fireside Chat Ep. 250 — Is Liberty in Your Nature? 12.08.2022

In the wake of the FBI raid on a former president’s home, Dennis reminds us that freedom is a value, not an instinct. Liberty has always been part of Dennis’s nature, even when he was a kid exploring the streets of Manhattan. In this week's episode, Dennis answers your questions and ends with an exciting announcement: This week only, all donations to PragerU will be doubled! PragerU.com/donate Lea...

Fireside Chat Ep. 249 — Common Sense Is Not So Common 05.08.2022

What does Dennis think about the recent state of emergency declared over Monkeypox? Is it just another excuse for more government control? Dennis discusses the difference between intelligence and common sense (which isn’t so common these days). He then answers questions about how to win back the culture, the importance of speaking out, and how to help PragerU this month with a tax-deductible donat...

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