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Fireside Chat Ep. 178 — Rescued From Victimhood featuring Amala Ekpunobi Mar 18, 2021

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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

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Fireside Chat Ep. 177 – Mocking God & the Religious Mar 11, 2021

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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

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Fireside Chat Ep. 176 — Is It the Greatest Mistake in Human History? Mar 05, 2021

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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

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Fireside Chat Ep. 175 — Dealing With the Woke Mob Feb 25, 2021

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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

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Fireside Chat Ep. 174 — A Dialogue About God and Ayn Rand Feb 18, 2021

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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

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Fireside Chat Ep. 173 — Love vs. Blood: The Case for Adoption Feb 11, 2021

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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

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Fireside Chat Ep. 172 — Essential Lessons: Human Behavior Feb 04, 2021

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What's the key to understanding what is happening in America today? First, we must understand human nature. Only once you appreciate how deeply flawed humans have the potential to be, will you marvel at the immense moral achievement that is America. 0:00 Welcome To Fireside Chat Episode 172! 1:45 The Key To Understanding America 5:12 Desire For Power, Fame, & Sex 14:27 Lack Of Courage & Wisdom 16:28 Yearning To Be Taken Care Of & Utopia 17:16 Ingratitude & Psychological Issues 19:21 Massive Divide In America: Free Speech 25:10 Gaining Wisdom & Acting Happy 28:00 Dennis’s Super Bowl Predictions 29:00 Understand Human Nature

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Fireside Chat Ep. 171 — Drama Queens Jan 29, 2021

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Some people really do thrive on drama. A national crisis is necessary for the Left, as they crave chaos or catastrophe—and that's why we will always have hysterics. Dennis explains why it's important to know that they exist. 0:00 Media Across The World: All The Same 2:22 Learn From Otto: Be Easy 4:32 The Left Are Drama Queens 8:11 Know The Evils Of Communism 11:47 Double Standards For Big Tech? 13:56 What Is The Most Important Value? 16:51 Left Vs. Liberal 18:16 A New Political Party Is Suicidal 19:55 Limited Government Inconsistencies? 27:57 Don’t Forget: Be Easy!

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Fireside Chat Ep. 170 — Will America Reunify? Jan 28, 2021

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Calls for unity sure sound nice—if only they were sincere. Total submission to the left is their desire: "Submit to us and we'll be unified; don't and you'll be punished."

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Fireside Chat Ep. 169 — Erasing Gender Jan 14, 2021

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There is an Orwellian push to change the words we use, for example eliminating "gendered language." This may seem trivial but will end up having a big impact on our society in a bad way. Dennis Prager explains why. Dennis’s Column: https://dennisprager.com/column/i-now-better-understand-the-good-german/ Dennis Prager Addresses SAS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUtIFrHpzMQ 0:00 Wish You A Better New Year 2:32 House Of Rep: No Gendered Terms 6:18 There’s Always An Excuse For The Left 8:01 Why Should We Care? 11:44 The Left Destroying Your Past & Future 13:00 Bring Back The Love Of Freedom 16:47 An Interruption By Snoopy 18:32 Quick Thoughts On Snitching 19:22 How Can People Find Passion? 24:08 What Enabled The Insane Restrictions?

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