Fireside Chat With Dennis Prager

If you listen to the mainstream news media, you're led to believe that anti-Asian racism is on the rise and white supremacy is behind it. Is this reporting accurate? This week, Dennis delves into the latest "spike" in attacks on Asian-Americans and the left's habitual untruthfulness. Dennis's column this week: The Latest Left-Wing Anti-American Lie: ‘Anti-Asian Racism’ — https://dennisprager.com/column/the-latest-left-wing-anti-american-lie-anti-asian-racism/ 0:00 Open With A Funny Story 2:04 Anti-Asian Racism: Why Lie? 4:26 Anti-Asian Racism: Look At The Details 7:10 Anti-Asian Racism: The Phony Media 16:16 COVID Irrationality With Parents 21:27 Give Up Freedom To Add Years To Life? 24:18 The Muslim Religion & Atheism 26:53 Alienating Atheists With Religion? 30:58 Fundraising Month Coming To A Close Subscribe so you never miss a new Fireside Chat! https://www.prageru.com/series/fireside-chats/ Text PRAGERU to 64600 for notifications!

The bigger the government, the smaller the citizen. Not everyone understands why that’s true, however, and Dennis responds to some of those critics. He also speaks with PragerU’s impressive new addition, Amala Ekpunobi, who became a much happier person when she left left-wing activism and victimhood in favor of logical conservative values. Enjoy! Mentioned in this episode: Dennis’s column this week: https://dennisprager.com/column/the-human-need-to-feel-important-and-how-government-squelches-it/ Jewish speech in LA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-KbZbEhBbE March is fundraising month! All gifts to PragerU this week will be matched 2x! Double your impact here: http://l.prageru.com/30dhUEX Subscribe so you never miss a new Fireside Chat!

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 the validity of the statement—for believers and atheists alike. Plus, a bit on universal basic income. Enjoy! Mentioned in this episode: PragerU's series on The Ten Commandments: https://www.prageru.com/playlist/the-ten-commandments/ Fireside Chat Ep. 156 – When Childish Worldviews Take Over with Douglas Murray: https://www.prageru.com/video/ep-156-when-childish-worldviews-take-over/ March is fundraising month! All gifts to PragerU this week will be matched 2x! Double your impact here: http://l.prageru.com/30dhUEX Subscribe so you never miss a new Fireside Chat!

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 that “the world-wide lockdowns are the greatest mistake in human history” and the incredible backlash that came with it. LATER: A heartwarming surprise for Dennis from a WWII veteran. Column this week – Questions to Determine Whether a Friend or Relative Is a Liberal or a Leftist: https://dennisprager.com/column/questions-to-determine-whether-a-friend-or-relative-is-a-liberal-or-a-leftist/ March is fundraising month! Click here to support PragerU: https://www.prageru.com/donate/ Text PRAGERU to 64600 to receive notifications. Subscribe so you never miss a new Fireside Chat!

Cancel culture and "wokeness" dominate our culture. If you disagree with the mob, you can lose your career, opportunities, friends, and family—and the left never forgives. Dennis Prager sits down with some PragerFORCE students to answer questions on how to be bold in a world that forces groupthink. Mentioned in this episode: Dennis's speech at European Parliament: https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=jrzvwVRKAWg Get the Dennis Prager pillow: https://shop.prageru.com/collections/prageru-accessories/products/dennis-prager-pillow Join PragerFORCE: https://www.prageru.com/pragerforce/ 0:00 Welcome to the Fireside Chat! 1:20 Irredeemable Sins in Leftist Doctrine (The List Is Long) 10:37 Dennis Introduces Four PragerFORCE Students 28:44 Student 1: Q on Cancel Culture and Having Conservative Spaces 32:40 Student 2: Q on Being Bold on Social Media 36:14 Student 3: Q on Overcoming Laziness and Finding Life Balance 39:52 Student 4: Q on The Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the 1st Amendment Subscribe so you never mi

What is the source of morality? Atheist and founder of The Objective Standard Institute Craig Biddle joins Dennis this week to discuss Objectivism, Ayn Rand, God, and where they disagree. Enjoy! This episode was made possible by a generous donation from The Objective Standard Institute https://objectivestandard.org/ and The Objective Standard https://theobjectivestandard.com

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 one of each and is here to tell you there is NO difference: Love is more powerful than blood. 0:00 Otto Needs No Introduction 0:50 Adopted Paralympic Swimmer 3:37 Loving An Adopted Child Just The Same 9:36 Loving An Adopted Child Just The Same 13:25 Do You Want Equality Or Freedom? 22:12 How Do You Build Self-Discipline? 28:52 Why Is It Easier To Abort? 30:40 Subscribe To PragerU

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 humans have the potential to be, will you marvel at the immense moral achievement that is America. 0:00 Welcome To Fireside Chat Episode 172! 1:45 The Key To Understanding America 5:12 Desire For Power, Fame, & Sex 14:27 Lack Of Courage & Wisdom 16:28 Yearning To Be Taken Care Of & Utopia 17:16 Ingratitude & Psychological Issues 19:21 Massive Divide In America: Free Speech 25:10 Gaining Wisdom & Acting Happy 28:00 Dennis’s Super Bowl Predictions 29:00 Understand Human Nature

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 have hysterics. Dennis explains why it's important to know that they exist. 0:00 Media Across The World: All The Same 2:22 Learn From Otto: Be Easy 4:32 The Left Are Drama Queens 8:11 Know The Evils Of Communism 11:47 Double Standards For Big Tech? 13:56 What Is The Most Important Value? 16:51 Left Vs. Liberal 18:16 A New Political Party Is Suicidal 19:55 Limited Government Inconsistencies? 27:57 Don’t Forget: Be Easy!

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 and you'll be punished."

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 impact on our society in a bad way. Dennis Prager explains why. Dennis’s Column: https://dennisprager.com/column/i-now-better-understand-the-good-german/ Dennis Prager Addresses SAS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUtIFrHpzMQ 0:00 Wish You A Better New Year 2:32 House Of Rep: No Gendered Terms 6:18 There’s Always An Excuse For The Left 8:01 Why Should We Care? 11:44 The Left Destroying Your Past & Future 13:00 Bring Back The Love Of Freedom 16:47 An Interruption By Snoopy 18:32 Quick Thoughts On Snitching 19:22 How Can People Find Passion? 24:08 What Enabled The Insane Restrictions?

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

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 people reject science? Dennis Prager responds.

Christmas songs, trees, parties, traditions, presents—it's such a wholesome, warm & joyous time, and everyone should get to experience that feeling this season. It's important! Dennis explains why. 0:00 Special Christmas Episode 2:36 Offended By Merry Christmas? 8:16 Why Is Christmas “Consumerism” Bad? 8:58 Fear The Death Of Christianity 11:02 Dennis’s Favorite Christmas Songs 13:06 What Does Dennis Do With Fruitcake? 14:57 Risk Gathering For Christmas? 18:55 Rekindling The Spirit Of Christmas 20:07 Labeling “Black-Owned” Businesses 21:55 Protecting Your Child’s Innocence 24:59 Feminist Rights Contradict Trans Rights 29:24 Moral Obligation To Be Happy

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—of illness, of our fellow neighbors, of intellectual diversity, of alternative ideas, of climate change, of dying from COVID. The world never stopped before because of a virus. How did Americans become conditioned to be so fearful? Dennis's column: https://dennisprager.com/column/when-2-year-olds-are-thrown-off-airplanes-you-know-america-has-changed/

"All white people are racist." Dennis Prager discusses the propaganda kids are learning in public schools today, including lies about stereotypes. He also explains why a preoccupation with inclusivity is dangerous and why the left doesn't actually believe all stereotypes are bad. Enjoy!

Why do a growing number of Americans believe capitalism is greedy, selfish, even evil? Dennis reacts to misconceptions about free market capitalism and explains why it is the morally superior way of organizing economic behavior. 0:00 Welcome Everybody: An Outtake 1:00 When Homes Have Bookshelves 3:00 Responding To Anti-Capitalism Tweets 4:17 Wealth Is A Basic Human Desire 7:57 Colonialism Was Not All Bad 14:21 Understand The Evils Of Communism 16:29 A Cultural Parallel To Communism 20:41 Why Is It Wrong To Work For A Profit? 22:14 The Left Doesn’t Want A Civil Discussion 25:22 Do You Believe In Love At First Sight? 27:49 Why Does Dennis Love Fountain Pens? 30:05 Fruit Cake Opinions (Continued) 31:16 Viewers All Over The World

Have Americans become so preoccupied with "safety" that they have welcomed tyranny? Dennis Prager weighs in on the balance between living life responsibly and living life fully in this Thanksgiving 2020 edition of Fireside Chat. Enjoy!

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 coronavirus, too few are asking—or caring—what that is. 0:00 Otto’s Oblivious To The World 1:42 Be Mature & Ask: What Is The Price? 6:30 We Can’t Only Ask: Will People Die? 8:30 The US & Worldwide Lockdown Price 11:10 “Follow The Science” Is A Lie 13:33 Why Are Leaders So Pro-Lockdown? 17:26 Why Are Most Jews On The Left? 21:55 Small Businesses: Don’t Listen! 25:05 Socialism No Longer Has A Dirty Name 26:31 Who Is Teaching You Wisdom?

Families are dividing today over politics, and few things upset Dennis Prager more than seeing families destroyed. There's a common thread in these cruel situations; do you know what it is? 0:00 Great To Be With You 0:58 When Cheating And Lying Are Moral 4:20 Cutting Out Family Over Politics 6:38 Why The Left Is A Cult 9:15 What Is The Fruit Of Your Ideology? 11:18 Are Pro-Lifers Only Pro-Birth? 15:30 Imagine If All Conservatives Spoke Out 19:53 Will Conservatism Survive? 23:27 Looked Down Upon For A Big Family 26:37 Dealing With Insecurities Dennis's column: Thoughts in a Dark Time — https://dennisprager.com/column/thoughts-in-a-dark-time/