Timeless Wisdom with Dennis Prager

On Today's Show: Dennis refers to a scene in the new film, Slumdog Millionaire, in which a character blinds a young boy to make him a more effective beggar. Is someone who does something so evil, so alien to the rest of us really human?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 30 December 2025

On Today's Show: Part 14 of the weekly series: The Problem of Happiness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 29 December 2025

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."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 27 December 2025

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 26 December 2025

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 25 December 2025

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?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 24 December 2025

On Today's Show: Dennis explains why saying "Merry Christmas" is right and "Happy Holidays" is wrong.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 23 December 2025

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 22 December 2025

On Today's Show: Dennis Prager presents a thoughtful argument for finding common ground on one of society’s most divisive moral issues.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 20 December 2025

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 19 December 2025

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 18 December 2025

On Today's Show: Dennis talks to Bo Lidegaard, the editor in chief of the leading Danish newspaper Politike. His new book is Countrymen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 17 December 2025

On Today's Show: Part 12 of the weekly series: The Problem of Happiness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 16 December 2025

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 15 December 2025

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 13 December 2025

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 12 December 2025

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 - 2017See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 11 December 2025

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 10 December 2025

On Today's Show: Part 11 of the weekly series: The Problem of Happiness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 9 December 2025

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 8 December 2025

To get the ad-free version of this podcast, and to access the full library of lectures, talks, and shows, visit dennisprager.com. Welcome to Dennis Prager’s Timeless Wisdom. Each Monday through Saturday, you’ll hear some of Dennis’s best lectures, talks, and series—with brief commercial breaks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 6 December 2025

To get the ad-free version of this podcast, and to access the full library of lectures, talks, and shows, visit dennisprager.com. Welcome to Dennis Prager’s Timeless Wisdom. Each Monday through Saturday, you’ll hear some of Dennis’s best lectures, talks, and series—with brief commercial breaks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 5 December 2025

To get the ad-free version of this podcast, and to access the full library of lectures, talks, and shows, visit dennisprager.com. Welcome to Dennis Prager’s Timeless Wisdom. Each Monday through Saturday, you’ll hear some of Dennis’s best lectures, talks, and series—with brief commercial breaks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 4 December 2025

To get the ad-free version of this podcast, and to access the full library of lectures, talks, and shows, visit dennisprager.com. Welcome to Dennis Prager’s Timeless Wisdom. Each Monday through Saturday, you’ll hear some of Dennis’s best lectures, talks, and series—with brief commercial breaks. On Today’s Show: Dennis talks to historian, Harry Crocker III. His new book is The Yanks Are Coming!: A Military History of the United States in World War I.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 3 December 2025

To get the ad-free version of this podcast, and to access the full library of lectures, talks, and shows, visit dennisprager.com. Welcome to Dennis Prager’s Timeless Wisdom. Each Monday through Saturday, you’ll hear some of Dennis’s best lectures, talks, and series—with brief commercial breaks. On Today’s Show: This Happiness Hour was recorded on November 2nd, 2004. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 2 December 2025

To get the ad-free version of this podcast, and to access the full library of lectures, talks, and shows, visit dennisprager.com. Welcome to Dennis Prager’s Timeless Wisdom. Each Monday through Saturday, you’ll hear some of Dennis’s best lectures, talks, and series—with brief commercial breaks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 1 December 2025

To get the ad-free version of this podcast, and to access the full library of lectures, talks, and shows, visit dennisprager.com. Welcome to Dennis Prager’s Timeless Wisdom. Each Monday through Saturday, you’ll hear some of Dennis’s best lectures, talks, and series—with brief commercial breaks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 29 November 2025

To get the ad-free version of this podcast, and to access the full library of lectures, talks, and shows, visit dennisprager.com. Welcome to Dennis Prager’s Timeless Wisdom. Each Monday through Saturday, you’ll hear some of Dennis’s best lectures, talks, and series—with brief commercial breaks. On Today’s Show: What kind of God do you believe in? Do you believe in a God who created the world and took a hike; a God who created the world and intervenes on occasion; or a personal God who takes interest in you? These are not easy questions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 28 November 2025

To get the ad-free version of this podcast, and to access the full library of lectures, talks, and shows, visit dennisprager.com. Welcome to Dennis Prager’s Timeless Wisdom. Each Monday through Saturday, you’ll hear some of Dennis’s best lectures, talks, and series—with brief commercial breaks. On Today’s Show: Dennis explains that while he sleeps very well there are troubling issues that occupy much of his waking thoughts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 27 November 2025

To get the ad-free version of this podcast, and to access the full library of lectures, talks, and shows, visit dennisprager.com. Welcome to Dennis Prager’s Timeless Wisdom. Each Monday through Saturday, you’ll hear some of Dennis’s best lectures, talks, and series—with brief commercial breaks. On Today’s Show:  Dennis talks to renowned biographer Michael Korda. His new book is Clouds of Glory: The Life and Legend of Robert E. Lee.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 26 November 2025

To get the ad-free version of this podcast, and to access the full library of lectures, talks, and shows, visit dennisprager.com. Welcome to Dennis Prager’s Timeless Wisdom. Each Monday through Saturday, you’ll hear some of Dennis’s best lectures, talks, and series—with brief commercial breaks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 25 November 2025

To get the ad-free version of this podcast, and to access the full library of lectures, talks, and shows, visit dennisprager.com. Welcome to Dennis Prager’s Timeless Wisdom. Each Monday through Saturday, you’ll hear some of Dennis’s best lectures, talks, and series—with brief commercial breaks. On Today’s Show:  Dennis has a very spirited debate with Israeli Leftist politician, Avraham Burg, and American political commentator, Joe Klein, of Time and MSNBC about US policy toward Israel and the surrounding Arab nations. It's two (Burg and Klein) against one (Dennis), but guess who wins?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 24 November 2025

Welcome to Dennis Prager’s Timeless Wisdom. Each Monday through Saturday, you’ll hear some of Dennis’s best lectures, talks, and series—with brief commercial breaks. To get the ad-free version of this podcast, and to access the full library of lectures, talks, and shows, visit dennisprager.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 22 November 2025

Welcome to Dennis Prager’s Timeless Wisdom. Each Monday through Saturday, you’ll hear some of Dennis’s best lectures, talks, and series—with brief commercial breaks. To get the ad-free version of this podcast, and to access the full library of lectures, talks, and shows, visit dennisprager.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 21 November 2025

Welcome to Dennis Prager’s Timeless Wisdom. Each Monday through Saturday, you’ll hear some of Dennis’s best lectures, talks, and series—with brief commercial breaks. To get the ad-free version of this podcast, and to access the full library of lectures, talks, and shows, visit dennisprager.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 20 November 2025

Welcome to Dennis Prager’s Timeless Wisdom. Each Monday through Saturday, you’ll hear some of Dennis’s best lectures, talks, and series—with brief commercial breaks. To get the ad-free version of this podcast, and to access the full library of lectures, talks, and shows, visit dennisprager.com. Dennis talks to Fred Kaplan, professor of English at Queens College. His new book is John Quincy Adams: American Visionary.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 19 November 2025

Welcome to Dennis Prager’s Timeless Wisdom. Each Monday through Saturday, you’ll hear some of Dennis’s best lectures, talks, and series—with brief commercial breaks. To get the ad-free version of this podcast, and to access the full library of lectures, talks, and shows, visit dennisprager.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 18 November 2025

Welcome to Dennis Prager’s Timeless Wisdom. Each Monday through Saturday, you’ll hear some of Dennis’s best lectures, talks, and series—with brief commercial breaks. To get the ad-free version of this podcast, and to access the full library of lectures, talks, and shows, visit dennisprager.com. On Today’s Show:  This episode of the Happiness Hour originally aired on March 12th, 2003. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 17 November 2025

Welcome to Dennis Prager’s Timeless Wisdom. Each Monday through Saturday, you’ll hear some of Dennis’s best lectures, talks, and series—with brief commercial breaks. To get the ad-free version of this podcast, and to access the full library of lectures, talks, and shows, visit dennisprager.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 15 November 2025

Welcome to Dennis Prager’s Timeless Wisdom. Each Monday through Saturday, you’ll hear some of Dennis’s best lectures, talks, and series—with brief commercial breaks. To get the ad-free version of this podcast, and to access the full library of lectures, talks, and shows, visit dennisprager.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 14 November 2025

Welcome to Dennis Prager’s Timeless Wisdom. Each Monday through Saturday, you’ll hear some of Dennis’s best lectures, talks, and series, all commercial free for Pragertopia members. On Today’s Show:  We all want to be good — better than we are. Then, why is it so hard? Dennis identifies the key challenges that hold us back. And offers practical solutions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 13 November 2025

Welcome to Dennis Prager’s Timeless Wisdom. Each Monday through Saturday, you’ll hear some of Dennis’s best lectures, talks, and series, all commercial free for Pragertopia members. On Today’s Show:  Dennis talks to John Ferling, professor emeritus of history at the University of West Georgia. His new book is Jefferson and Hamilton: The Rivalry That Forged a Nation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 12 November 2025

Welcome to Dennis Prager’s Timeless Wisdom. Each Monday through Saturday, you’ll hear some of Dennis’s best lectures, talks, and series—with brief commercial breaks. To get the ad-free version of this podcast, and to access the full library of lectures, talks, and shows, visit dennisprager.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 11 November 2025

Welcome to Dennis Prager’s Timeless Wisdom. Each Monday through Saturday, you’ll hear some of Dennis’s best lectures, talks, and series—with brief commercial breaks. To get the ad-free version of this podcast, and to access the full library of lectures, talks, and shows, visit dennisprager.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 10 November 2025

Welcome to Dennis Prager’s Timeless Wisdom. Each Monday through Saturday, you’ll hear some of Dennis’s best lectures, talks, and series—with brief commercial breaks. To get the ad-free version of this podcast, and to access the full library of lectures, talks, and shows, visit dennisprager.com. On Today’s Show:  Honesty is the best policy goes the cliche. But is it true in today’s rough and tumble business world? Speaking to a business group, Dennis makes the case for why ethical behavior is still the best way to do business – for the seller, the buyer and the bottom line.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 8 November 2025

Welcome to Dennis Prager’s Timeless Wisdom. Each Monday through Saturday, you’ll hear some of Dennis’s best lectures, talks, and series—with brief commercial breaks. To get the ad-free version of this podcast, and to access the full library of lectures, talks, and shows, visit dennisprager.com. On Today’s Show:  With a humorous and personal touch, Dennis explains that marriage is the best tool to maximize one’s potential. He describes several common mistakes singles make and offers advice on how to deal with those problems. Covering issues like fear of commitment and the power of sex, Dennis clarifies the reality of dating and marriage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 7 November 2025

Welcome to Dennis Prager’s Timeless Wisdom. Each Monday through Saturday, you’ll hear some of Dennis’s best lectures, talks, and series—with brief commercial breaks. To get the ad-free version of this podcast, and to access the full library of lectures, talks, and shows, visit dennisprager.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 6 November 2025

Welcome to Dennis Prager’s Timeless Wisdom. Each Monday through Saturday, you’ll hear some of Dennis’s best lectures, talks, and series—with brief commercial breaks. To get the ad-free version of this podcast, and to access the full library of lectures, talks, and shows, visit dennisprager.com. On Today’s Show:  Dennis talks to Christopher Clark, professor of modern European history at the University of Cambridge. His new book is The Sleepwalkers: How Europe Went to War in 1914.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 5 November 2025

Welcome to Dennis Prager’s Timeless Wisdom. Each Monday through Saturday, you’ll hear some of Dennis’s best lectures, talks, and series—with brief commercial breaks. To get the ad-free version of this podcast, and to access the full library of lectures, talks, and shows, visit dennisprager.com. On Today’s Show:  Dennis Prager tackles one of life’s most important—and misunderstood—pursuits: happiness. Drawing on philosophy, religion, and practical life experience, Dennis explores why so many people struggle to be happy, the common barriers that prevent it, and the choices we can make to live more fulfilling lives. Each lecture offers clear, actionable insights that will challenge assumptions, deepen understanding, and provide tools for cultivating lasting happiness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 4 November 2025

Welcome to Dennis Prager’s Timeless Wisdom. Each Monday through Saturday, you’ll hear some of Dennis’s best lectures, talks, and series—with brief commercial breaks. To get the ad-free version of this podcast, and to access the full library of lectures, talks, and shows, visit dennisprager.com. On Today’s Show:  Dennis teams up with Shmuley Boteach to debate Oxford Professor Avi Shlaim and others over the question of who represents a bigger obstacle to peace, Israel or Hamas? This debate took place at the fabled Oxford Union at Oxford University in England.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 3 November 2025