Fireside Chat with Dennis Prager
by PragerUDennis’s weekly thoughts and timeless wisdom by a crackling fire.
Episodes
Ep. 333 — Affirmative Action Is Humiliating
27m · PublishedHow would you feel if your surgeon, pilot, or lawyer was an affirmative action hire? Society’s obsession with race and gender at the expense of merit is hurting us all. Dennis explores how this destructive policy is not only unfair but also erodes trust and competence in vital professions, where qualifications should matter most.
Ep. 332 — The Pope Hopes Hell Is Empty?
31m · PublishedWhen asked about hell, Pope Francis recently said, “I like to think hell is empty. I hope it is.” Dennis disagrees. But why? Later, Dennis takes your questions about helping friends with mental health issues and the effects of social media on kids.
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Ep. 331 — Q&A: Life Advice for the Next Generation
30m · PublishedThis week, Dennis answers your questions. How do you choose a career path, not screw up a relationship, or tell a friend they’re being manipulated by the media?Plus, how did Dennis transform from being an unhappy child to a genuinely happy person?Don’t miss Dennis’s life advice for the next generation.
Ep. 330 — Is Trauma Restricting Your Life?
28m · PublishedHow many people blame trauma for their issues in life? Everyone faces hardships, but you should never let your struggles define you—even if you become paralyzed from the neck down. The issue in life is not what happens to you; it’s how you react to it.
Ep. 329 — Can Fear Be a Good Thing?
32m · PublishedDennis often tells us not to live in fear, but can fear ever be a good thing? In today’s society, a lack of healthy respect for authority has led to a terrifying rise in destructive and disrespectful behavior. According to the wisdom of the Bible, there are two important fears we should embrace. Can you guess what they are?
Ep. 328 — Pleasantly Surprised by Taylor Swift
33m · PublishedDennis shares his thoughts on surprisingly insightful lyrics by Taylor Swift, the “black national anthem” being sung at the Super Bowl, and what a parent should do with a defiant teen.
Ep. 327 — Does the Media Shape Your Views?
36m · PublishedWhen a friend from New York City called Dennis in concern about a California storm, it raised questions about the media’s impact on our perception and behavior. As the media constantly tries to instill fear and make us panic, Dennis reminds us to trust our own eyes over blindly accepting what we’re told.
Ep. 326 — Your Pilot Is a DEI Hire. Good Luck!
33m · PublishedUnited Airlines set an aggressive diversity goal for their pilot training academy: at least 50% will be women or people of color. Shouldn’t the only requirement be competence? As a frequent flyer, Dennis has never looked at a female pilot and wondered if she’s qualified to fly a plane. But as airlines prioritize DEI quotas over our safety, is there cause for concern?
Ep. 325 — You Know Who Wasn't Colorblind? Nazis.
33m · PublishedThe New England Patriots have their first black coach in the team’s history. While the owner said he doesn’t see color and picked “the best man” for the job, the new coach immediately contradicted him by saying, “If you don’t see color, you can’t see racism.” In an era where colorblindness is vilified, Dennis provides a much-needed perspective. After all, if the Nazis had been colorblind, there never would have been the Holocaust.
Ep. 324 — One of the Best Arguments for Why God Is Necessary
29m · PublishedHow do you act when no one is around? Does your behavior change if you think you’re being watched? The answer to these questions is one of the strongest arguments for why God is necessary. No matter what you believe about God’sexistence, don’t miss Dennis’s rational, commonsense argument about God’snecessity.
Fireside Chat with Dennis Prager has 344 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 192:12:13. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on November 25th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on May 25th, 2024 07:40.