Your Life Isn’t Supposed to Be Easy | Happiness Hour

What if the secret to happiness is expecting life to go wrong? Dennis Prager argues that happiness doesn’t come from avoiding life’s problems—it comes from understanding that problems are inevitable. Life is an obstacle course, filled with potholes, red lights, disappointments, and unexpected setbacks. The key is learning how to navigate them without letting every setback destroy your happiness.

Dennis explains why expecting life to be difficult can actually make you happier, why we shouldn’t take the good days for granted, and why the absence of problems is itself something to appreciate. He also discusses how relationships, family, faith, health, and the people we surround ourselves with can provide lasting sources of happiness—even when life delivers its inevitable blows.

Dennis & Julie: How It All Began

We revisit four memorable conversations between Dennis Prager and Julie Hartman, spanning more than two years and tracing the beginnings of a remarkable friendship and partnership. From Julie’s time as a student at Harvard to her emergence as the “Harvard Heretic,” these conversations capture her intellectual journey, her thoughts on the challenges facing her generation, and the early days of the relationship that would become “Dennis & Julie.”

• May 26, 2021 — Dennis talks with Julie Hartman, then a Harvard student, about her intellectual transformation after discovering Dennis’ books and PragerU. Julie explains why she was hesitant to appear on Dennis’s show, the reaction she received from her Harvard peers, and what it meant to publicly embrace her beliefs.

• June 6, 2021 — Dennis and Julie discuss why so many young Americans are struggling with depression and a sense of purposelessness. Julie reflects on the pressure to achieve, the obsession with résumés and elite colleges, the loss of religion and wisdom, and the realization that when too much goes into a résumé, there may not be much left in the person.

• November 29, 2022 — Dennis welcomes Julie for a discussion of one of his favorite “Ultimate Issues”: Are people basically good? They explore human nature, free will, morality, religious values, and why the belief that people are inherently good can overlook the darker realities of human behavior.

• July 11, 2023 — Dennis and Julie continue their regular conversations as co-hosts of “Dennis & Julie.” Dennis reflects on having a co-host for the first time in his long radio career and the unique friendship and chemistry that developed between them, while they tackle the deeper questions surrounding human nature and morality.

How Do You Know Your Spouse Loves You? | Male/Female Hour

What makes you feel truly loved by your spouse? Dennis Prager explores a deceptively simple question: What is the one or two things your husband or wife could do that would most assure you of their love?

Dennis explains why people often express love in the ways that come naturally to them rather than in the ways their spouse actually understands as love. He takes calls from husbands and wives who reveal what makes them feel valued—from affection and words of affirmation to quality time, acts of service, and, for some men, sex.

Dennis also challenges couples to stop expecting their spouses to read their minds and instead be honest about what they need. The key, he argues, is not having a long list of demands, but understanding the few things that communicate love most clearly to the person you married.

Welcome to the Age of Stupidity | Ultimate Issues Hour

What happened to wisdom? Dennis Prager examines how the Baby Boomer generation challenged the traditions, institutions, and inherited wisdom of previous generations—and how that rejection helped shape the world we live in today.

Dennis explores the ideas that emerged from the cultural revolution, from “Don’t trust anyone over 30” to the rejection of religion, traditional morality, and long-established ideas about human nature. What happens when each generation assumes it knows better than the generations that came before it?

Dennis argues that the problem isn’t a lack of intelligence, but a loss of wisdom—and asks whether we have entered an “age of stupidity” by forgetting what previous generations learned the hard way.

Suffering, Spirituality & Silly Questions | Dennis AMA

Dennis Prager answers questions on everything from God, suffering, and faith to feminism, relationships, and the changing culture. He discusses what it means to remain connected to God when life is painful, whether adopted children should seek out their birth parents, and how family, love, and values shape our lives.

And because this is an AMA, no question is too serious—or too silly. Dennis talks about political correctness, blindness and perception, Christianity and Catholicism, and even reveals his favorite vegetables and funniest movies. It’s a wide-ranging hour filled with serious questions, unexpected debates, and plenty of Dennis Prager’s trademark candor and humor.

The 200th Episode | Sunday Fireside Chat

Fireside Chat Ep. 200 — Good Things to Celebrate with PragerU CEO Marissa Streit originally aired on August 19th, 2021

PragerU’s marvelous CEO Marissa Streit joins Dennis for this special 200th Fireside Chat! They discuss our fans, our haters, and reminisce on the early days of PragerU (including the time we had to start over from scratch). Thank you for making this weekly visit with Dennis part of your life! We hope it contributes something special.

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Why Did God Harden Pharaoh’s Heart? | Sunday Fireside Chat

Did God take away Pharaoh’s free will? Dennis Prager explores one of the most challenging passages in Exodus, where God says He will harden Pharaoh’s heart. Does this mean Pharaoh was no longer free to choose, or is there another way to understand the text?

Dennis also examines the mysterious encounter between God and Moses, the significance of circumcision in Jewish identity, and why God refers to Israel as His “firstborn.” Through these difficult passages, he considers the relationship between divine purpose, human freedom, and the meaning of faith.

Don’t Take This Personally… | Happiness Hour

Are you easily offended? Dennis Prager explores how taking things personally can rob us of happiness, damage relationships, and give other people control over our emotions. While genuine mistreatment should not be ignored, Dennis argues that we must learn to distinguish between real insults and perceived slights.

Through listener calls, personal examples, and insights from his book Happiness Is a Serious Problem, Dennis examines why some people are constantly offended and how we can develop the strength to respond differently. The key to greater happiness may be learning that, even when we cannot control what happens to us, we can often control how we react.

The Scientific Evidence for God | A Timeless Wisdom Special

In this special edition of Timeless Wisdom, Dennis Prager speaks with physicist and author Dr. Gerald Schroeder about the relationship between science, faith, and the existence of God. Schroeder was one of the thinkers cited by renowned atheist philosopher Antony Flew as influencing his decision to believe in God.

In this extended conversation, Dennis and Dr. Schroeder explore the staggering complexity of life, the origins of the universe, evolution, consciousness, and whether the discoveries of modern science point toward an intelligent Creator. They also examine difficult questions about suffering, natural disasters, free will, and whether belief in a Creator can lead to belief in the God of the Bible.

Because of the depth and importance of the discussion, Dennis invites Dr. Schroeder to remain on the program beyond the usual hour, making this a rare and especially memorable two-hour conversation about some of life’s most fundamental questions.