What Do You Want to Be? | A Rosh Hashanah Sermon

Filmed on Rosh Hashanah 2024, Dennis Prager reflects on one of life’s most important questions: What do you want to be? Not what do you want to do for a living, but what kind of person do you want to become?

Drawing from his own desire to be an “easy” father and father-in-law, Dennis explores the importance of consciously choosing who we want to be. He considers happiness, faith, goodness, wisdom, courage, marriage, and family, arguing that becoming the person we want to be requires more than simply wishing for it.

In this thoughtful Rosh Hashanah reflection, Dennis challenges us to look beyond careers, success, wealth, and fame and consider what truly matters: Do you want to be a good person? A wise person? A happy person? And are you willing to work at becoming that person?

September 11: Reflections on a Day That Changed America

September 11, 2001 changed America forever. In this special collection from The Dennis Prager Show, Dennis revisits that tragic day through his own broadcasts and reflects on the enduring questions it raised about evil, suffering, faith, happiness, and how we should live in a troubled world.

• September 11, 2001 — Hear excerpts from Dennis Prager’s broadcast on the actual day of the attacks as he reacts in real time to the unfolding tragedy and the shocking events that forever changed America.

• September 11, 2006 — Five years after 9/11, Dennis looks back on the attacks and plays excerpts from his original broadcast from September 11, 2001, revisiting his thoughts and reactions from that unforgettable day.

• September 11, 2009 — On the eighth anniversary of 9/11, Dennis explores a question that extends far beyond that single tragedy: How do you maintain happiness in a world swimming in evil? He reflects on the role of faith, gratitude, relationships, music, and doing good in the face of suffering and the randomness of evil. Callers join the conversation, offering their own perspectives on finding meaning, hope, and happiness amid life’s darkness.

Together, these three broadcasts provide a powerful chronological look at Dennis Prager’s reflections on September 11 and its deeper meaning—not only how we respond to evil, but how we continue to live, love, believe, and pursue happiness in spite of it.

Remembering Charlie Kirk: Conversations with Dennis Prager

In memory of Charlie Kirk, we revisit four memorable appearances from his time on The Dennis Prager Show, spanning nearly seven years. From his early work building Turning Point USA to his growing influence as a voice for young conservatives, these conversations capture Charlie’s passion for America, Judeo-Christian values, education, and the future of the conservative movement.

• November 17, 2015 — Dennis talks with Charlie Kirk, founder and executive director of Turning Point USA, about the growing national student movement promoting conservative values on college campuses. Dennis also teaches the PragerU course “Student Debt: The Game of Loans.”

• October 11, 2018 — Charlie Kirk, founder and president of Turning Point USA, joins Dennis to discuss his book Campus Battlefield: How Conservatives Can WIN the Battle on Campus and Why It Matters and the Left’s obsession with identity and “white men.”

• August 25, 2020 — Dennis talks with Charlie following his appearance at the Republican National Convention. Charlie discusses President Trump, whom he described as “the bodyguard of Western Civilization,” and the political moment facing America.

• July 26, 2022 — Dennis talks with his fellow talk show host and longtime conservative activist Charlie Kirk about his book The College Scam: How America’s Universities Are Bankrupting and Brainwashing Away the Future of America’s Youth and the state of higher education in America.

What Men See, What Women Want | Male/Female Hour

What do men really see when they look at women? What do women want from men? And how do attraction, sexuality, marriage, and modern culture shape the relationship between the sexes?

In this special open-lines edition of the Male/Female Hour, Dennis Prager turns the show over to his listeners and takes their questions about men, women, and sexual nature. Callers discuss everything from how men view women and the role of physical attraction to pornography, dating, marriage, and the importance of continuing to pursue your spouse after marriage.

Should a Child Fear It’s Parents? | Ultimate Issues Hour

In a world where the concept of authority is increasingly being undermined, a crucial question arises: should children fear their parents? This episode of the Ultimate Issues Hour explores the importance of a healthy dose of fear in the parent-child relationship, and how its absence can lead to a society where parents fear their kids, and teachers fear their students.

Dennis delves into the biblical notion of fearing one’s parents, and how it’s essential for children to understand that their parents are in charge. He shares personal anecdotes and listener calls to illustrate the point that a healthy fear of consequences is necessary for children to learn and grow. The discussion also touches on the idea that a lack of fear can lead to a sense of entitlement and a disregard for authority.

The Labor Day Special: The Work We Do

For Labor Day, we’re going back to 2004 for a special compilation of highlights from all three hours of Dennis Prager’s Labor Day broadcast.

Instead of politics and the day’s headlines, Dennis spends the holiday doing something much more interesting: talking to the people who work for a living. He asks callers from across the country a simple question: What do you do for a living? and discovers the fascinating stories behind their professions.

Hear from car salesmen, teachers, photographers, real estate agents, a tobacconist, a comic book creator, a professional “picker,” a school supervisor, a flight attendant, and many more. Dennis explores not only what they do, but why they chose their work, whether they enjoy it, how they make a living, and what their jobs reveal about the people who do them.

This special Labor Day edition of Timeless Wisdom brings together the best moments from the original three hour broadcast, offering a fascinating time capsule of American working life and a celebration of the countless ways people make a living, find purpose, and contribute to the world around them.

What Young Americans Need to Know About America | Sunday Fireside Chat

Fireside Chat with Dennis Prager: Ep. 47 originally aired on August 10th, 2018

Earlier this week, Dennis Prager recorded a special Fireside Chat at Rancho del Cielo, former home of President Ronald Reagan. Check it out!

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Why Moses Was Chosen to Lead | Weekend Torah Teaching

In this thought-provoking episode of our Weekend Torah Teaching, Dennis Prager delves into the complexities of faith, leadership, and the human condition. He explores the story of Moses, a man who was chosen by God to lead the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt, and draws parallels between Moses’ experiences and the challenges faced by modern-day leaders.

Dennis Prager examines the character of Moses, highlighting his unique qualities that made him an effective leader. He notes that Moses didn’t grow up as a Jew, but rather as an Egyptian, and that this experience shaped his perspective and allowed him to connect with people from different backgrounds. This, in turn, enabled him to lead the Israelites with empathy and understanding. Prager also discusses the importance of Moses’ time in the wilderness, where he spent time with his family and developed a deep sense of spirituality.

The Greatest Obstacle to Your Happiness | Happiness Hour

Dennis Prager’s latest episode of Timeless Wisdom is a thought-provoking exploration of the biggest obstacle to happiness, aside from human nature itself. Hw delves into the concept of images, which are the mental pictures we have of our ideal lives, and how they often lead to unhappiness when reality doesn’t match up. He shares personal anecdotes and examples from his own life and those of his guests, illustrating the importance of reevaluating and reconstructing our images when they no longer serve us.

In this episode, Dennis discusses how images are culturally induced and can be very powerful, making it difficult to let go of them, even when reality doesn’t align with our expectations. He emphasizes the need to mourn the loss of an image and create new ones, rather than getting stuck in a state of unhappiness. He also touches on the idea that there are many ways to lead a happy life, and that it’s not just about achieving a specific image, but about finding fulfillment in the present moment.