Where is America Headed? | Dennis Prager
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- John joins Dennis Prager in his Los Angeles studios for a discussion on Western political philosophy, American politics, the interplay of liberty and safety, left-wing ideology and the British monarchy in the wake of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.
Dennis Prager is a nationally syndicated talk show host with a global platform. He founded Prager University with the aim of preserving America, the West, and the Judeo-Christian value system. PragerU has amassed almost three million subscribers on CZcams.
As an expert on communism, the Middle East, and the left, he did his graduate work at the Russian and Middle East Institutes of the Columbia University School of International Affairs. He taught Russian and Jewish history at Brooklyn College.
He is a New York Times bestselling author of nine books on the subjects of religion, happiness, morality, the left, Islamism, and America. He is a life-long theologian. The Rational Bible is his five-volume commentary on the first five books of the Bible - rooted in his extensive knowledge of biblical Hebrew. They have made the New York Times Best-Seller list. The Rational Bible: Deuteronomy is due for release in October 2022.
#prageru #freedom #leftism
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00:00 Intro
00:39 Introducing Dennis Prager
02:41 The legacy of Queen Elizabeth II, the promise of King Charles III
05:02 How did Queen Elizabeth II's model of leadership teach people?
07:56 Did the Queen represent the three great guiding political philosophies?
09:33 The division of America
13:30 Who will lead America?
19:31 The collapse of Christianity in the West
20:45 The revolt against masculinity
24:44 The toppling of institutional freedoms
29:01 The concerning influence of elites
32:28 President Biden's divisive speech
34:55 The suppression of conservatism
37:39 Emotion vs fact
40:54 Authoritarianism in Australia
44:04 Sacrificing freedom for security
46:16 The futile chasing of security
47:50 Can the right turn policy debates in their favour? What role does social media play?
49:46 Secular authoritarian regimes in the absence of Christian foundation
52:18 Are humans inherently good?
54:45 Dennis Prager's outlook on life
57:40 America's coherence of freedom
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Dennis Prager is perhaps the 'wisest' American alive today. A national treasure. Thank you for this outstanding interview.
If you think he’s the wisest you need your head examined
Outstanding interview!! Dennis Prager is one of my favorite conservative thinkers.
Dennis Prager is the best! Thank you John and Dennis for great conversation.
Never heard of Dennis. As a traditionalist catholic I thank you for carrying on. Cheers.
Love this discussion. Dennis Prager is one of the wisest men I’ve ever had the pleasure of listening to
I don’t think John gets enough credit he deserves for being such a good host and interviewer. He asks great questions in a non confrontational way and he listens. Such a great host
He is a fellow Conservative loser from Australia. We have our own fake news here in Australia. Please educate yourself.
Credit where credit is due.
That's what I like to see in a host. I want to get some insight into what the interviewee thinks without interruption.
Thank goodness for people like Dennis And John.
Real world intelligence.
These type of thinkers will destroy the woke.❤
I also went to Normandy and was in humble awe at the sacrifice i witnessed😢
The interviews don't get much better than this one, thank you John and Dennis.
Hear-hear!
Bravo. And still another.
@@ocularpatdown no worries "Me".
Twice in my life I was in shock while listening to the radio: the first time I heard Rush Limbaugh and the first time I heard Dennis Prager. To hear common sense and honesty like that blew my mind.
I would have to say I have had a similar experience.
Did you have to bleach your ear canals soon afterwards?
Lol, both are incredibly dumb propagandists.
There are some of us very very aware. Keep watching.🇺🇸
@@paulheydarian1281 *Yea, sometimes it's necessary. Because just until then, by contrast you would realized how much dirt you have been exposed to in the past. It's like turning on a LIGHT in a closet infested with cockroaches.*
This was the best time I’ve spent on u tube ever 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽👏👏👏👏👏
Much respect and admiration.
John Anderson is the epitome of a gentleman. Dennis Prager too. Stellar duo.
watching this is a real gift. Thank you!
Agree with you wholeheartedly. John Anderson is a great loss to our political leadership in Australia.
He might be a gentleman, but what I see is a typical Arrogant Australian, he offhandedly derides non western countries without explanation, doesn't have honesty to say that Australian society is as rude, crude and violent as it comes, I love Australia but what has it ever done for the world?
But they’re not woke!
@@damageincorporated8558
Yes, two wise old gentlemen.
How fortunate we are yet sadly we all have to deal with unwise commons from the........ungentlemenly!@!?😝🤪😉😎
Thank you. In these days of confusion and delusion it's wonderful to experience a conversation that leaves me comforted. There ARE sane peope.
One of the most knowledgeable and wise people in USA now. Thank you for inviting Prager
SUPERB CONVERSATION....hope it gets wide coverage....
I am 58 and content not only with being a grown-up, but with the knowledge that I'm much closer to the end of my life than to the beginning. Ten years ago I could not have said that.
It’s very encouraging to know that the majority of Denis’s listeners are under thirty five . That should give us hope
Thank goodness we still have people like Dennis Prager to speak out against the insanity that is engulfing our world!
There are few men I admire so much as Dennis Prager.
I enjoy hearing Dennis speak so much. So rare to hear wisdom, truth and honesty anymore.
The Leader of The Scottish Family Party is good to listen to with regard to truth and integrity.
There is no wisdom from. Dennis Prager. He is a racist, sexist, lgbt hating bigot who denies human caused vlimate change is real despite the facts. PragerU is an official hate site. And a defender of fake news.
"Freedom is risk." No one is coming to save you.. prepare yourself. And open up to the ones near you. Thank you both and welcome to America, John!
I read some comments recently in which it seems that there are now people who think that freedom means things like a basic government wage for existing and universal health care. Talk about a forehead slap.
Such a simple concept. Freedom means vast open opportunities, but not a single guarantee. Freedom is not the removal of natural obstacles (physical ability limitations, environmental hazards, et cetera); it's the absence of artificial obstacles (mandates, government regulations, taxation on labor and local commerce)
Freedom tends to be messy. It is quite often lacking in all but the barest comforts and luxuries. Also to be committed to freedom can be quite lonely these days but for me life would not be worth living without it.
Excellent well said
@@paulrevere2379 - One of the aspects of American life that is also subtly under attack is our language. Words have lost meaning. If we lose our language we lose this war.
@@foxtrotjulietbravo5536 I agree with your point if not your words. They are anything but subtle anymore imo, although they always still deny their perfidiousness.
I think maybe the battle to retain meaning pertaining to words has already been lost relative to the masses, and maybe that means that the grand experiment in freedom is merely living on past momentum.
I remind myself pretty regular that the most important thing is not to win the war, but to fight on the correct side.
Is it better to have been a complacent slacker who took everything for granted when things were good after enough men of meaning made it so, OR to see things crumble before you, but to be one of those holding it together in your own little part of the world?
There are many who bemoan losing the good old days, but, save for a few, they were never the ones to make the days good; they merely enjoyed the benefits.
Fantastic interview. I could listen for 5 hours.
I miss Christopher Hitchens, but my admiration for him is not uncritical. He threw a lot of cheap punches, and one was when he casually referred to Dennis as "slightly nutty" in a public lecture once. Dennis is hugely thoughtful and entirely right about so many things. I'm glad we have this man around, doing what he is doing.
C H also rubbished the Catholic Church, making very sweeping comments about it that fed the bias of the crowd. He was not interested in reasoned argument. He was there to entertain and get laughs. Being knowledgeable, well-read, eloquent and 'witty' he presented a very biased picture of the Church and everyone found it hilarious. He chose to focus on the barnacles hanging off the Church, claimed certain things were dogma when they were not, etc. Great pity for him; great pity for anyone listening to him.
John is just such a classy guy. I always tune in with the conversations with Victor Davis Hanson, and I also try to watch Dennis's Fireside Chat on a weekly basis, so this was a real treat. It is amazing how John and Dennis are on the exact same page of music, so to speak.
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@@Savvynomad225 €
Regarding the law in California restricting the information doctors can give their patients: I wonder how much lobbying by pharmaceutical corporations is behind those kinds of laws being introduced and passed.
These two and VDH are the best.
@@freebird7017 - Probably that coupled with public health departments who REALLY liked the authority they were given during covid.
As a Californian, during our lockdowns my husband and I knew three of his friends who died alone . None died from Covid. Family not allowed into hospital. Unforgivable. We know several other seniors who were too frightened to go to the emergency for fear of dying alone!
Thank you for having on Dennis Prager.
"I am at peace being a grownup......" great line .
Excellent gentlemen. Faith over fear. Keep the inner monster at bay. Goodness and liberty are a venture the live up to.
Should be perfect love over fear… perfect love cast out fear! Faith worketh by love !!!
Two great gentlemen, whom I enjoy listening to for the thoughtfulness of discussion.
God Bless you both.
We miss you in politics in Australia John.
John appears to be imminently knowledgeable and wise. I try to follow Australian politics as I've always felt like Australia and the other antipodal islands are our cousins.
We do indeed - miss you in Australian politics
@@sisiphas …well said.
There is no "God"! More fake news from proud bigots. Nothing to offer at all.
I watch both of you on your individual podcasts all the time, so this was a real treat to have you two together! Great conversation! Thank you.❤❤
I’ve saved this interview to watch again and again as I continue to refine my own life manifesto
As a Born Again Christian of over 40 years, i can tell you that Dennis is speaking truth to his listeners. Christ was mocked and persecuted by the far left of his day. Judgement will be upon us all again. Jesus will return as he promised. My soul awaits the glory of our Savior Jesus Christ..
I thank God daily for the Salvation of my soul. Thank you for this comment. God Bless.
Excellent John ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🇦🇺
Dennis I was a nurse for 54 years--recently retired--- I know exactly of what you speak. I am so ashamed of the medical community to the point of depression.
John Anderson, thank you again for your podcasts. Your style is without any of the tedious narcissism that is becoming common. Great conversations. Thank you
100%
He’s cool. He really does his homework.
Prager is very infatuated with himself.
Wow John, for someone from down under, you're always on top, another winner..
😂good one. Yes he’s the Tops!
Dennis Prager always reaches the deepest sense of what is important. I love him. I'm so grateful he continues to share his wisdom.
Thank you Mr Anderson, a wise and humble interviewer... such a joy to listen to.
The last scene in the movie "Saving Private Ryan" is quite touching and moving. In the scene, the now elderly Ryan, visiting the US military cemetry at Normandy in France, was kneeling down before the tombstone of Capt Miller who led a squad to save him.
Ryan was contemplating if the life he had led since the war was good enough for (the sacrifice made by) Miller.
Maybe the best way for generations born after WW2 to not let down the sacrifices which many Allied soldiers had made is to live as decent and as honest as possible life.
..is to acknowledge the sacrifice Christ made for them and live for Him, this is what glorifies God and brings life and Liberty to humanity .
@@tednsuzy So true
Wow! Powerful statement! Thank you and I agree and will also try to live in a manner that would be respectful to those who served.
Such a great remark @brndxt
Nicely put, OP.
Great interview and commentary gentlemen. Thank you!
This was an 'epic' discussion. A brilliant, if sobering, synopsis of the terrifying threat of leftism.
John Anderson was a deputy PM in Australia how we wish he still was. Great conversations so informative and thought provoking.
I was living in New York during this "P...Christ" exhibit at the Brooklyn museum. It sold for 43 thousand dollars. He also built the "Tilted Arc" in lower Manhattan which eventually rusted so badly that it was taken down. It was a haven for muggers. Mayor Giuliani spoke out vigorously against this sacrilegious display. He also put a cop on every subway train while mayor. I benefitted from that security measure one night after working late at the office.
The Queen and Dennis Prager both have core values.
Very enlightening conversation. Prager's words are like the hammer that hones steel. We may not agree with some of his ideas but he certainly gets us questioning which is the basis for the path to enlightenment. One thing that resonates with me is the notion that history repeatedly reminds us that to much power in the hands of government & religious order is inherently corrupt .
Power in any hands is dangerous. Elections help. Checks and balances help. A moral population is essential.
@@yidiandianpang - Our Constitution is wholly inadequate for a population that isn't moral and self-governing.
@@yidiandianpang It seems to me those things you wrote are seriously indangered. And it breaks my heart.
Correct😃😃
@@SisterShirley …but we can move mountains in our own little way. ❤
I just learned more than I did in four years of college...
This conversation is utter Spot on another great discussion…Dennis Prager is a sensational guest totally… Beautifully thoughts about Queen Elizabeth The Great…
Both great men. My father always said if he had to choose another country to live in it would be Australia. I am an American, but feel great brotherhood toward Aussies. These two men talking together reflect why that is so. Like minded people in so many ways. Thank you both for this video.
Same here @B.
At one time Australia might have been OK, but not anymore, they are more woke than the US.
@@Norm475 I've heard that. Too bad.
God Bless America. From an Aussie.
@@StellarAudyssey Backatcha - an American
Two very wise men I respect immensely.
If more of us will do every thing we can do - against the elite's on our own behalf - and on behalf of our children and grandchildren then we may with, the grace of God come through this .
Thank you both .
thank you so much gentlemen. I pray for this nation (and the world) that God would raise up more people to carry this message to our culture.
Over a year ago I was casually listening to Dennis on AM radio while driving and he said something that hit me like a bag of bricks: “What I want to know is what God wants me to do for the rest of my life.”
"Many are the plans in a man's heart, but it is the Lord's purpose that prevails." (Proverbs 19:21)
God does not exist. Conservative values and religious indoctrination are the problem in America and globally. Wake up Dude.
So true
Good question. The Spirit of God will tell you if you ask. Sometimes it's too simple to seem true, but even roaches have the extremely important job of being tiny but efficient garbagemen.
This should be a Sunday morning show in main stream media. That's who needs to hear this.
So great ♥️
Truth
Common sense
Are we awake yet 🕊
I am strong when I’m weak in the Lord for he is my strength
In The Brothers Karamazov, one of the chapters often called the Great Inquisitor, Dostoevsky said it well. Humans are horrified of freedom. They will gladly lay it at the feet of anyone who guarantees or promises bread and security.
Thank you for this interview John. It's encouraging to hear you two speak even as things look grim.
Great interview Mr Anderson, thank you. Thoroughly enjoyed your interview with Doug Wilson as well.
Thanks!
I didn't grow up with a father but I doubt any one men could equal the wisdom of Thomas so we'll victor Davis Hanson and Dennis Prager. Even with all the issues in the world we have in the west the greatest opportunity to learn the key lessons of history from wise men thru technology
#editthat Thomas Sowell.
Thankyou John. I think you are the first mainstream Australian to discuss or platform discussion on how much our governments lied to us about vaccines.
The Honorable Mr. Anderson is an intelligent, rational and patient man. This interview was air tight. Nobody can argue with such lucidity and clarity. God Bless these beacons of light in these very dark and misguided days.
Denis is a great thinker & a superb communicator. We can only improve by listening to his tremendous insights.
Much gratitude to each of you fine gentlemen for allowing me a front row seat for your conversation.
The thoughts and ideas it provoked will most certainly help me navigate this maze of life, for me and my family.
Keep up the good work!
48:34 At Universities "They know I can undo 4 years of indoctrination in a 90 minute campus visit" Love it. Keep up the good work. Hope to see you at a Canadian university one day.
hypocrites all of you! But it’s ok for Dennis to go yo Columbia?
Same, that was like a tonic to the soul to hear that!
@@MsLila44 what are you saying, I don’t understand your meaning.
Mr. Prager is correct. It's dismaying.... Thank you for this wonderful interview!
Satin is very much alive in our world. What does God want from each of us to bring our lives closer to His path. Dennis continues to try and help people make better choices in their daily lives which will bring long term happiness for themselves and others they come in contact with whether it be in a video interview or casual conversation.
Dennis is wrong as usual. Why human rights, non human rights and environmentalism must be defended. All life matters. Conservative and Dennis deny this reality. Why Conservative values and religious dogma are a threat to all life. And why church attendances and Conservative govts are falling globally. Wake up.
This interview is wonderful because it’s sensible and covers a whole lot of important and interesting topics. I wish these topics would be discussed in this calm reasonable way in our media and in our universities--with BOTH sides giving their points of view! For me, it is so good to see this sort of exchange between John Anderson and Dennis Prager. I live in the SF Bay Area, and I am surrounded by Wokism where this sort of exchange is sorely absent….but sorely needed! Thank you both for keeping the faith!
I may be wrong but I think John may be the first mainstream Australian to platform discussion on how much our governments lied about the vaccine. This gives me hope.
I like their comments on the British Royal family. Queen Elizabeth II learned and followed the example of her dear father King George VI.
Once again, a great interview with Mr. Prager, thank you Mr. Anderson.
A great marriage EVERY TIME, but then, I'm 86.
Thank you John: Dennis Prager is a favorite of mine. I despair that we are whistling in the wind. History seems to turn only on tragedy. Thanks for the wisdom.
Dennis is always inspiring amazing man .
may God bless these gentlemen with long and influential life. We need their balance thinking in a world that is sitting on its head.
This should cause many of us who are conservatives to take steps to influence the things that are in our control and stand up against all forms of evil..
Well said!
"Do not make Peace with Evil, Destroy it"
Very nice interview. Such accurate depictions of our times. The sun is setting on the west. Wake up America.
Thank you John for another great program
Outstanding interview. I am deeply amazed and appreciative of having the opportunity to listen. Thank you.
This video is worth it's weight in gold!! Absolutely spellbinding!
Excellent discussion. Love Dennis Prager. Thank you.
One of the eye opening concepts I learned from Dennis : freedom is not a natural human value. I wouldn't have thought that because I have a strong enough desire for freedom to give up many things. That put The Exodus in perspective, as well as understanding my fellow humans.
Goodness, if I could only give a million 👍s I would!!
Don’t even know how to express my gratitude!!
May our Good Lord bless both of you gentlemen so very much. Thank you for this.
Excellent interview. Bless you both.
Just enjoy listening to theze two! John has a unique ability in interviewing people. I have NEVER seen a bad one! The value of the human heart is valuable in that out of the heart cones all kinds of evil!! Thus I have never been surprized of what cruelity perpetrated by humanity against another. Shocked perhaps but not surprized!
Brilliant talk. I learnt a lot. Thank you gentlemen. ❤
Thank you so much Dennis I love hearing your everytime I hear you
Bravo, bravo. Consistently excellent work, Mr Anderson.
Excellent conversation but in one thing I would disagree. If the US goes down it does not necessarily mean the death of liberty. Empires come and empires go. At one time the center of liberty and Christendom was England. That center eventually moved across the Atlantic. There is nothing to say it won't move across the Pacific, back across the Atlantic, form North to South, or West to East.
I find it interesting that currently the Russian Orthodox Church is standing stronger against the spirit of the age than almost any in the west. Who knows who will be the new Irish monks who save the remnants of culture through this next dark ages.
Thank you both.
Thoroughly enjoyed this conversation. Absolutely brilliant and enlightening. Thank you so very much❤🙏🏻🇺🇸🙌👏😊
I HOPE AMERICA FALLS AND THE NEW WORLD ORDER WILL TAKE ITS PLACE! NWO YES, USA NO!
Great interview!!!! Thank you!
Excellent interview! I will try to read Mr. Prager's The Rational Bible when I find the time to do so. I am ashamed to say that I had never heard of it before.
Watching from Australia. This is great.
Prager is a very modest man.
John makes an Australian accent sound as smart as a British accent. If he narrated books I'd pay money.
Oh, and we're fcked. The boogeyman cometh.
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Excellent interview, time well spent! Thank you!
So much wisdom here with these two men and truth .
Dennis is just plain honest and filled with wisdom and compassion for his fellow man.
Both he and Victor David Hanson are my top two (go to) speakers in today's crazy times. Well, naturally, The Bible is the ultimate authority, but there was well, both of the afore mentioned men, live by The Word of God! One a Jew, the other a Christian.
Case closed 🔐