In this thought provoking episode of Timeless Wisdom, Dennis Prager sits down with Nancy Kalish, co author of The Case Against Homework, to challenge one of the most accepted assumptions in modern education: that more homework means more learning. Kalish explains how excessive homework can leave children overwhelmed, burned out, and even cause them to lose their love of learning.

Dennis and Kalish discuss what children are giving up when homework takes over their evenings, including family dinners, physical activity, hobbies, reading for pleasure, and time simply being kids. Dennis also shares his own experience of doing very little homework in high school and argues that there is far more to a child's education than what happens in a classroom.

But what if the homework meant to help your child succeed is actually doing the opposite? Dennis and Kalish debate parents, teachers, and callers who disagree, explore whether homework really improves academic performance, and ask a bigger question: Are we sacrificing our children's childhoods in the pursuit of better grades?

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In this episode of Timeless Wisdom, Dennis Prager tackles one of the most difficult subjects in relationships: the different battles men and women face in controlling their natural tendencies. Dennis argues that men must learn to control aggression and sexuality, while women face a different challenge in learning to keep emotions from overwhelming reason and damaging their relationships.

Dennis takes calls from listeners who share their experiences with marriage, parenting, and learning to manage emotions. He explains why parents should teach their daughters rational behavior just as they would their sons, why acknowledging emotions does not mean surrendering to them, and how husbands and wives can help each other overcome their weaknesses.

But what happens when emotions begin to take control of a marriage? Dennis explores why some husbands shut down, why wives may struggle to recognize when emotion has replaced reason, and whether men and women can learn to better understand and complement each other. His answers may challenge the way you think about your own relationships.

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In this thought provoking episode of Timeless Wisdom, Dennis Prager challenges the common phrase, “God made me this way.” He examines what it means to believe that God determines the way we are born and whether that belief should shape how we respond to our natural tendencies, abilities, and limitations.

Dennis explores human nature, free will, morality, and personal responsibility, discussing everything from disabilities to destructive tendencies and the idea that some people may be born with stronger inclinations toward good or evil. He argues that what we are given does not determine how we must live.

But if God did not necessarily make us the way we are, what does He actually expect from us? Dennis offers a provocative answer that shifts the entire question from “What did God make me?” to “What does God want me to do?”

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In Monday's episode of Dennis AMA, Dennis Prager lets listeners set the agenda with questions pulled from October and November 2004, covering everything from faith and family to parenting, music, books, and the unexpected lessons of everyday life.

Dennis discusses why Jewish evangelism largely disappeared after centuries of persecution and isolation, the relationship between Judaism and Christianity, and his vision for a Jewish Christian alliance. He also has a touching conversation with a young Christian school student who recites the Shema in Hebrew.

The conversation turns to parenting as Dennis advises a father struggling with his son's school performance. He discusses grades, discipline, school choice, reading, and why children should not be defined solely by their academic achievements.

Dennis also shares a remarkable story from a serious car accident in his youth, talks about his love of music and Bible translations, and gets an unexpected lesson in how to properly adjust car mirrors to eliminate blind spots.

The episode concludes with a powerful reflection on family heritage, adoption, and what parents truly pass on to their children. For Dennis, values matter more than blood, and the legacy we leave our children is ultimately about what we teach them and how we influence the people they become.

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Fireside Chat Ep. 221 — Answering Your Questions originally aired on April 1st, 2021

Candlelight vigils are held for the most brutal murderers—attended by people opposed to the death penalty. But have they ever held a vigil for the murdered innocent? 🤔 Dennis examines the moral arguments both in favor of and against the death penalty in this week's Fireside Chat.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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