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An 8-year-old sent Dennis some Fireside Chat fan mail, which is terrific but also raises a question: What makes Dennis’s Chats appreciated even by children? Dennis has been public speaking since his 20s, and he gives some advice on how to be an effective communicator. Also: Why you must resist globalism, how to mend a broken heart, and the dangers of “equity.” Enjoy. Subscribe so you never miss a new Fireside Chat! 👉 https://www.prageru.com/series/fireside-chats/ Text PRAGERU to 64600 for notifications. 0:00 Don’t Be Afraid To Try! 1:06 Fireside Fan Mail From An 8-Year-Old 2:35 Clarity Is Key To Understanding 6:11 Learn How To Be Interesting 7:35 A Snoopy Interruption 10:23 Globalism: Power Corrupts 16:22 Broken Hearts & Shock Absorbers 19:40 Promoting Stable Marriages 23:51 Equity Vs. Inequality 28:13 Otto’s Motto 28:50 It Depends Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You guys have been asking us for YEARS to make kid-specific content. We heard you! PREP is up and running, and it is already bringing thousands (very soon, tens of thousands) of kindred spirits together. Parents across the country are standing up and speaking out against Critical Race Theory and other toxic curricula in their schools. Join them! PragerU.com/PREP Subscribe so you never miss a new Fireside Chat! 👉 https://www.prageru.com/series/fireside-chats/ Text PRAGERU to 64600 to receive notifications. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Candlelight vigils are held for the most brutal murderers—attended by people opposed to the death penalty. But have they ever held a vigil for the murdered innocent? Dennis examines the moral arguments both in favor of and against the death penalty in this week's Fireside Chat. Dennis's column this week: https://dennisprager.com/column/the-american-civil-war-is-over-judeo-christian-values/ Watch our 5-Minute Video on this topic: https://www.prageru.com/video/is-the-death-penalty-ever-moral/ Subscribe so you never miss a new Fireside Chat! 👉 https://www.prageru.com/series/fireside-chats/ Text PRAGERU to 64600 for notifications 0:00 Welcome With Otto! 1:10 Death Row: Should All Murderers Live? 6:09 Adolf Eichmann Execution In Israel 7:49 Think A Second Time 11:05 Addressing Moral Arguments 16:36 Dennis Spent The Day With Murderers 19:03 Is It Better To Have A Smart Dog? 20:41 Dennis’s Embarrassing Basketball Story 28:36 The Secular Have No Passion? 32:22 Snoopy’s Rejection Of Dennis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! 👉 https://www.prageru.com/series/fireside-chats/ Text PRAGERU to 64600 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! 👉 Sign up for the mailing list: https://www.prageru.com/series/fireside-chats/ 👉Text PRAGERU to 64600 to receive text notifications 0:00 It’s Fundraising Month At PragerU 2:21 What Topic Gets The Most Mockery? 7:38 Is Religion A Crutch? 11:05 The Necessity Of God 14:13 Are Humans No Better Than Animals? 18:46 “Not Too Bad” 19:40 Universal Basic Income 22:17 Advice For Young Adults 29:25 A Daylight Savings Time Rant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! 👉 https://www.prageru.com/series/fireside-chats/ 0:00 We Begin With A Pun 1:35 Work Is Dignity 4:31 Are We “Saving Lives”? 6:52 If Masks Help... 11:40 A WWII Veteran’s Message To Dennis 15:45 Cancel Culture Parallels To Communism 18:49 Failing Grade For Not Agreeing 24:16 Doth Saith The Experts 25:31 Come Out Of The Conservative Closet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 miss a new Fireside Chat! 👉 https://www.prageru.com/series/fireside-chats/ Text PRAGERU to 64600 to receive notifications Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices