Dennis Prager podcasts

On Today's Show: Part 14 of the weekly series: The Problem of Happiness.

On Today's Show: In this episode of Timeless Wisdom with Dennis Prager, Dennis explores the importance of prayer in Judaism. He delves into the four types of prayer, highlighting the problematic nature of petitionary prayer, where individuals pray for specific outcomes. Dennis emphasizes that Jewish prayer is meant to affect the person making the prayer, not God. He discusses the significance of praise, affirming the Jewish purpose, and gratitude, which he believes is the single greatest part of Jewish prayer. Dennis also touches on the concept of Yom Kippur and the importance of living a life that prepares one for the "bitterness of the decree."

On Today's Show: It's the Day after Christmas Show (in 2012). Dennis, per his plan all this week, opens up the lines. Issues raised include: should we keep incorrigible criminals permanently locked up; do we need to teach our children to control their passions; are the Democrats robbing the future to pay for the present.

On Today's Show: Merry Christmas! Dennis marvels at the controversy that has surrounded the celebration of Christmas as a national holiday for the last decade. He explains why he loves the Christmas season and why the expression of the Christmas spirit with its special songs and gift-exchange is important to our national well-being . He also explains why Christmas is disliked by the Grinch crowd.

On Today's Show: Dennis talks to renown relationship coach, Alison Armstrong. The holidays can be very stressful on a marriage. What's the best approach to take to keep everything intact?

On Today's Show: Dennis explains why saying "Merry Christmas" is right and "Happy Holidays" is wrong.

On Today's Show: Christmas is coming, and this week we will be revisiting some of the best shows and lectures from The Dennis Prager Archive. Today, we go back over 20 years and revisit one of Dennis' Open Lines segments. 

On Today's Show: Dennis Prager presents a thoughtful argument for finding common ground on one of society’s most divisive moral issues.

On Today's Show: In this thought-provoking lecture, Dennis Prager breaks down the essential ideas and life skills often missing from today’s college education. He offers insights and timeless principles designed to help young adults think clearly, build character, and navigate the real world with confidence.

On Today's Show: Dennis Prager explores how the meaning and public perception of ‘liberalism’ has shifted over time. He examines the cultural, political, and philosophical forces that have contributed to the term becoming controversial in modern discourse.

On Today's Show: Dennis talks to Bo Lidegaard, the editor in chief of the leading Danish newspaper Politike. His new book is Countrymen.

On Today's Show: Part 12 of the weekly series: The Problem of Happiness.

On Today's Show: Young people, and especially boys, need figures they can look up to. Dennis explains why we have so few heroes and what we have to do to find more.

On Today's Show: What does the Left seek to achieve? Power, certainly. The bigger the government, the more power the elites on the Left have. But there’s something else: the left seeks to break down all the Judeo-Christian norms and institutions that Western civilization has so carefully built up over the centuries. When those fall, only moral chaos will remain.

On Today's Show: Dennis uncovers the touchstone of all liberal thinking. Marshaling example after example, Dennis makes a persuasive argument that emotions rule the liberal mind in the area of public policy. The consequences have been dire.

On Today's Show: We are often told that leading a religious life is a richer, fuller way to live. But is this just a cliche? And if it's not, why is the religious life better than the alternative? Audio pulled from Rosh Hashanah Day - 2017

On Today's Show: Dennis talks to acclaimed World War II historian, Barrett Tillman. His new book is Forgotten Fifteenth: The Daring Airmen Who Crippled Hitler's War Machine.

On Today's Show: Part 11 of the weekly series: The Problem of Happiness.

On Today's Show: Dennis discusses the importance of raising children in today’s complex world in his eloquent and inimitable style. Children should be allowed to remain innocent as long as possible, Dennis contends. Parents should do everything in their power to ensure this. But it’s not easy to be a parent today.

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