Who poses a greater threat to a free society: those who advocate for smaller government or those pushing for ever-expanding government control? Dennis breaks down the dangerous tradeoff of socialism—you might get free stuff, but at the cost of your liberty and dignity. Plus, he answers your questions on homeschooling, doing business with woke companies, finding good friends, and even his preferred pronouns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has been a vocal critic of the medical industry for years. His siblings have called him a “disgrace,” but do RFK Jr.’s concerns about corruption have any validity? Dennis explores this and answers your questions about God’s will for our lives, having confidence without arrogance, and if there is hope for the future. LAST CHANCE: All donations made to PragerU through August 31 will be TRIPLED and have 3X the impact! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why is abortion termed “reproductive health” while overlooking the moral implications of ending a life? Why do we limit cigarette smoking due to health risks but show less concern for the moral consequences of alcohol abuse? Dennis explores how America’s shift from morality to an obsession with health is reshaping our society. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In recent European elections, there were few concerns about integrity or contested results, unlike in the U.S. Could the lack of voter ID requirements in America, the replacement of paper ballots with electronic voting, and the shift from an election day to an election month suggest potential manipulation? Dennis explores what these contrasts reveal about election security in America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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

Dennis reacts to the 4th of July shooting in Chicago and shares his opinions on capital punishment. He also discusses the dangers of marijuana and why he thinks it’s worse than alcohol or tobacco. In response to a question about hope for returning to normalcy, Dennis reflects on happiness, humor, and the importance of self-awareness. Donate today to help keep PragerU podcasts and videos free! PragerU.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the wake of the Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade, Dennis discusses what he finds most disturbing about the pro-choice stance and what’s happened with the left’s moral compass. He also answers your questions on suffering, meaningful identities, patriotism in America, and the difficult question plaguing young people today: “What should I do with my life?” Dennis wishes everyone a happy and meaningful 4th of July! Donate today to help keep PragerU podcasts and videos free! PragerU.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dennis reacts to a tweet about the “offensiveness” of asking someone, “Where Are You From?” He also answers questions on complex topics including hate, identity, and LGBTQ influence on children. Remember, the one freedom no one can take away from you is how you choose to react! Donate today to help keep PragerU podcasts and videos free! PragerU.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Father’s Day! Dennis shares his thoughts on fathers, raising children, and love in the parent-child relationship. He tackles the complex question of God's necessity vs. God's existence. Don't miss Dennis's lighthearted signoff saying "thank you" in the languages he’s learned. If your dad has had a positive impact on your life, don’t forget to say, "Thank you!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In reaction to the recent Texas shooting, Dennis gives his thoughts on gun violence, its increasing frequency, and its potential causes. He also offers advice for those facing uncertainty and dives into a fascinating discussion on happiness. Would you rather be happy or have fun? They’re not the same, and Dennis explains why. Donate today to help keep PragerU podcasts and videos free! PragerU.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You already knew that COVID lockdowns and restrictions triggered the largest transfer of wealth in U.S. history—all to the very wealthy. Dennis’s fascinating guest argues that if you are concerned about a handful of elites being enriched by a massive imbalance of assets and power, you do so from a philosophically-Marxist view. You may be surprised how Dennis responds! Don’t miss Dennis’s Q&A with Newsweek’s brilliant deputy editor (and self-described Marxist) Batya Ungar-Sargon. Also: Why isn’t Dennis a Christian? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Dennis covers one of his favorite subjects: Gratitude. He offers a warning—don’t base your primary identity on victimhood. The key to living a happy and good life is to be grateful. Note: This episode was filmed before the recent tragedy in Uvalde, Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Dennis comments on reactions to the Buffalo shooting and delivers the speech he would have given to the public following the tragedy, shares his thoughts on open-mindedness, and offers advice to a conservative in a left-dominated profession. He encourages us to remember that values matter, not race! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When religious people mistreat others, they give a bad name to religion and turn many people off faith altogether. What does God value most: belief, good works, or something else? Dennis explores scriptures from both the Old and New Testaments to reveal what God truly desires from us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Dennis visits with Dr. Dave Arnott, Dallas Baptist University’s Professor of Management and Economics, to discuss Biblical economics. People often dismiss the Bible’s relevance on this topic, since it was written over 2,000 years ago. Their conversation reveals the Bible’s ancient wisdom on hard work, monopolies, property ownership, trade, and socialist ideas. 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 revisits 2019 with an especially relevant episode about abortion. Dennis responds to the most common pro-abortion arguments to help equip listeners to have productive, values-based dialogues across the aisle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you think society is better off since banning prayer from classrooms 60 years ago? Dennis responds to objections to a PragerU social media post on optional, non-denominational prayer in schools. Hear why Dennis believes this was one of the worst rulings in America’s judicial history. Donate today to help keep PragerU podcasts and videos free! PragerU.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elon Musk wants to make Twitter free again. This should be a good thing, but the left considers it dangerous. Dennis reads and reacts to some of the most outrageous comments about Elon becoming Twitter’s biggest investor, stating his vision to restore Freedom of Speech, and bidding for the company. The left misses the point entirely. You’re not supposed to like everything that is said on the Internet. Donate today to help keep PragerU podcasts and videos free! PragerU.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“The lockdowns are the greatest mistake in human history.” Dennis was mocked and dismissed for making this statement nearly two years ago. Now “the experts” are coming out of the shadows to report on the damage (mental health, suicide, eating disorders) the lockdowns have had—especially on younger generations. Dennis reads from an article, confirming what he predicted…the lockdown damage is devastating and lasting. He answers the big question we all have: How do we know who to trust anymore? Donate today to help keep PragerU podcasts and videos free! PragerU.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dennis reflects on why he reached peak happiness at his son’s recent wedding. He asks parents: Which would bring you more joy—your child getting admitted to a prestigious college…or getting married? If the latter, why? Are you communicating your priorities to your children? What do they believe are your priorities? Donate today to help keep PragerU podcasts and videos free! PragerU.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What holds you back from opening up? Dennis continues his thoughts from last week’s show on the value of being transparent. While there are risks with everything, Dennis notes the great rewards that can come from opening up to the people in your life. Donate today to help keep PragerU podcasts and videos free! PragerU.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inflation is a silent thief, punishing responsible people who saved for a rainy day. Dennis reveals why inflation is out of control, how we can fix it, and warns how Hitler and the Nazis exploited economic uncertainty to gain ever more power. Donate today to help keep PragerU podcasts and videos free! PragerU.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should sex education be taught in schools? Dennis explains why he’s never supported it by clarifying the left’s lies and true intentions behind teaching sexuality to children. We have a moral duty to protect our children’s innocence. Donate today to help keep PragerU podcasts and videos free! PragerU.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What’s really going on in Ukraine? The Russian invasion of Ukraine is getting more confusing and complex by the day. Or is it? Dennis sorts through the confusion and explores how the left and right are seemingly aligned on this terrible crisis. Donate today to help keep PragerU podcasts and videos free! PragerU.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 250 years of American history, this has never happened. Donald Trump, the former president and leading candidate for the upcoming election, has been prosecuted and found guilty on 34 felony charges. Regardless of your opinion on Trump, this is reminiscent of banana republics where dictators silence their opponents. Now, it has come to America. What does this mean for our republic and the future of democracy? Watch to find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Freedom is clearly precious. There is real evil in this world intending to destroy it. The Russian invasion of Ukraine is proof. Dennis analyzes Putin’s invasion and connects the dots to the environmentalist movement’s involvement. It's fundraising month at PragerU! If you think what we do is important, send us a donation. Your gift will help keep our podcasts and videos free. Donate today at PragerU.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Canada lost? Dennis addresses Canada’s rapid descent into authoritarianism—suspending and violating basic human rights and freezing bank accounts of those supporting dissenters. Worst of all, many Canadians support this crackdown. Dennis explores whether there is still hope for our neighbors to the north. Read Dennis’s column on this topic: Is Canada Becoming North America’s Cuba? https://dennisprager.com/column/is-canada-becoming-north-americas-cuba/ Note: This episode was recorded before Russia’s recent invasion of Ukraine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The glaring mask hypocrisy of celebrities, elites, and politicians begs the question—do they actually believe what they preach? Dennis explores why mask mandates continue to be pushed on average Americans, including children, while our ruling class feels exempt. It’s about power, not science. Donate today to help keep PragerU podcasts and videos free! PragerU.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Dennis explores a problem that isn’t often addressed but shouldn’t be ignored—how religious people alienate others from embracing a life of faith. He describes the two main types of religious people who have a polarizing effect on non-believers, unfortunately turning them away from religion. Donate today to help keep PragerU podcasts and videos free! PragerU.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dennis weighs in on some of this week’s biggest headlines—from Whoopi Goldberg’s remarks about the Holocaust to mandates in Canada. Having written a book on anti-Semitism, Dennis extends Whoopi some grace regarding her comments on “The View”—for which she received a two-week suspension. He also covers the brave truckers fighting for freedom in Canada. Donate today to help keep PragerU podcasts and videos free! PragerU.com/Donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dennis weighs in on the latest crisis between Russia and Ukraine by posing important questions: Who should serve as the world’s policeman? Does the world even need a policeman? Why and how should America intervene? Dennis provides several examples of why the world would be much worse for everyone if America never intervened. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The left claims to speak on behalf of groups in America they label as oppressed or “marginalized” — even when those groups reject the left’s representations. Dennis offers three modern examples: The Washington Redskins, “Latinx,” and “racist” voting laws. Donate today to help keep PragerU podcasts and videos free! PragerU.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s a Q&A Fireside Chat this week! Topics include coming out as conservative and losing friends—are they lost for good? Words of wisdom for loved ones going through tough times, why gender roles are important, and why teaching about freedom is essential (something our older generations failed to do). Enjoy! Donate to help keep PragerU podcasts and videos free! PragerU.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dennis wishes you a Happier New Year and kicks it off with a list of recommended resolutions. He is a big fan of resolutions (even if you break them), and here’s why. Consider making a donation today to help keep PragerU podcasts and videos free! PragerU.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Dennis sits down with Tim Ballard, Founder and President of Operation Underground Railroad (O.U.R.), an organization that has freed countless victims of human trafficking and exploitation. You’ll want to hear his stories, the scope of the crisis, and reasons to be hopeful. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you want your kids to be smart, successful, happy, or good? Not everyone will grow up to become a CEO, President of the United States, or win the World Series. What is most important when raising children in today’s climate? Plus, Dennis answers your questions about the UN, NATO, going through divorce as a young father, and why nearly everyone in Hollywood is on the left. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are public acknowledgements of Christmas gradually disappearing? (Spoiler: Yes. There actually is a “war” on Christmas.) Who or what is driving that? If you are among those who think Christmas is no longer inclusive enough, you should know that this Jew disagrees! Settle in to hear why Dennis loves Christmas so much and why you should too. Donate today to help keep PragerU podcasts and videos free! All donations TRIPLE-MATCHED now through Christmas! PragerU.com/christmas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A biological male now called Lia Thomas is dominating the NCAA women’s swim competitions. At any other time, we would all recognize this as cheating. Female swimmers know it’s IMPOSSIBLE to compete and win against transgender athletes. But legacy media is ignoring this women’s rights issue and refusing to acknowledge that fair play no longer exists in women’s sports. Donate today to help keep PragerU podcasts and videos free! All donations TRIPLE-MATCHED now through Christmas! PragerU.com/christmas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every person of faith struggles with this. When terrible things happen to good people (a tragic event, a loved one dies or gets cancer, etc.), the question is always there: Why would God allow this to happen? Well, this is important—it’s the wrong way to approach your faith. Dennis has spent years examining this topic and you’ll appreciate the rational perspective. This episode was made possible through our partnership with Dallas Baptist University. Learn more at PragerU.com/dbu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices