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Dec 31, 2020 • 33min
Fireside Chat Ep. 167 — Science or God: Do You Have to Pick One?
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 23, 2020 • 32min
Fireside Chat Ep. 166 — Why This Jew Loves Christmas
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 17, 2020 • 32min
Fireside Chat Ep. 165 — America the Fearful
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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 11, 2020 • 32min
Fireside Chat Ep. 164 — Lying to Kids about Stereotypes
"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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 3, 2020 • 34min
Fireside Chat Ep. 163 — Is Capitalism Evil?
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 26, 2020 • 34min
Fireside Chat Ep.162 — Thanksgiving 2020: Live Life Fully
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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 20, 2020 • 33min
Fireside Chat Ep. 161 — Lockdowns Hurt More Than They Help
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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 12, 2020 • 33min
Fireside Chat Ep. 160 — Cutting Out Family Over Politics
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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 5, 2020 • 33min
Fireside Chat Ep. 159 — The Election: A Divided Nation
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 different values and views of the world. Dennis explains. Dennis’s column: Hatred of Trump Vs. Hatred of the Left https://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2020/11/03/hatred_of_trump_vs_hatred_of_the_left_144589.html 5-Minute Video: Left or Liberal https://www.prageru.com/video/left-or-liberal/ Subscribe so you never miss a new Fireside Chat! 👉 https://www.prageru.com/series/fireside-chats/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 29, 2020 • 33min
Fireside Chat Ep. 158 — Courage in the Face of a Mob
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 troubling problem in modern America — and Dennis offers his advice. Dennis’s column mentioned: https://dennisprager.com/column/what-happened-when-a-high-school-offered-a-prageru-video/ 0:00 Otto Is Pure Relaxation 1:40 The Rarest Human Trait 3:08 Children And Marriage Take Courage 5:06 Anti-Courage Society 7:07 The Fear Of Being Shunned 13:07 The Fear Of Lower Grades 16:38 How To Be Courageous 18:19 The Price For Courage 21:08 The Reward For Courage 22:36 Think About What Takes Courage 24:47 Public Schools Aren’t Teaching Reason 30:21 “Do Not Fear” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


