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Sep 15, 2022 • 33min
Fireside Chat Ep. 255 — Is the World Better Because You're in It?
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 help keep PragerU podcasts and videos free! PrageruU.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 9, 2022 • 35min
Fireside Chat Ep. 254 — Reason Is the Antidote to Fear
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/adchoices

Sep 2, 2022 • 35min
Fireside Chat Ep. 253 — Is Feeling Safe More Important than Free Speech?
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.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 25, 2022 • 32min
Fireside Chat Ep. 252 — Has Feminism Ruined Work?
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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 18, 2022 • 33min
Fireside Chat Ep. 251 — Secularism: The Age of the Absurd
The podcast discusses the consequences of secularism on society, reasons for young people's alienation from religion, Dennis Prager's childhood in NYC, the importance of strong marital relationships, and the concept of whether God can learn from human behavior.

Aug 12, 2022 • 35min
Fireside Chat Ep. 250 — Is Liberty in Your Nature?
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 5, 2022 • 35min
Fireside Chat Ep. 249 — Common Sense Is Not So Common
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 donation. PragerU.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 29, 2022 • 35min
Fireside Chat Ep. 248 — Does Self-Love Make You a Better Person?
In this week’s episode, Dennis shares his thoughts on the self-love movement. He reacts to popular quotes, song lyrics, and a tweet about never leaving home as an act of self-love. Dennis also discusses the consequences of secularism and offers some dating advice. Watch to the end to find out what Dennis wants next week for a birthday gift! Donate today to help keep PragerU podcasts and videos free! PragerU.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 21, 2022 • 33min
Fireside Chat Ep. 247 — What Are Young People Missing?
Dennis addresses the younger generation and shares his thoughts on how they’ve been deprived of the best things in life: God and Country. He also answers questions about the correlation between the middle class and the economy, having opposite politics in marriage, and building good habits. The best habit, and Dennis’s favorite, is gratitude! Donate today to help keep PragerU podcasts and videos free! PragerU.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 14, 2022 • 33min
Fireside Chat Ep. 246 — Do People Divorce Too Easily?
Dennis shares his thoughts on divorce and why the possibility of it is good for a marriage. He also dives into other nuances of the topic including divorcing “too easily,” God’s response, and infidelity. Dennis answers a viewer on where to find unbiased news sources and ends with a reminder that a pain-free life is a shallow life. Donate today to help keep PragerU podcasts and videos free! PragerU.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


