Wednesday, December 15, 2010 Radio Show
H1: Why We Love Texas
Prager H1: Here's another reason -- real legal reform, "Loser Pays." Compare to California. Don't miss the last few paragraphs about the dramatic increase in doctors in the Lone Star state since liability limits were put in place… British is hot bed of radical Islam. That’s bad enough, but they are exporting these radicals to the rest of the world. The Iraqi-Swede who tried murder Stockholm shoppers is the latest example… Dennis talks to iconic Hollywood pop singer, Pat Boone…
Wednesday, December 15, 2010 Radio Show
H2: Male/Female Hour: Becoming Admirable
Prager H2: Dennis poses the question: how does a man earn admiration from his spouse? This concludes a three part series of Male/Female hours dealing with the issue of what men and women most want from their spouse.
Wednesday, December 15, 2010 Radio Show
H3: The Land of Opportunity
Prager H3: Dennis reflects on Alexis de Tocqueville and his early recognition that America was the land of opportunity, in contrast to ossified Europe... Russia after a period of liberty is now essentially an autocracy under Vladimir Putin… Do human beings prefer liberty or security?
Tuesday, December 14, 2010 Radio Show
H1: Atheist Buses
Prager H1: In Ft. Worth, atheists have taken out “Who Needs God?” bus ads. Their real purpose is to tweak believers. That they do it during the holiday season does not reflect well on them… How can it be constitutional to force people to buy health insurance if they don’t want it?... Dennis talks to John Kindt, professor of legal affairs at the University of Illinois and leading world expert on marine pollution. Professor Kindt explains why the new drilling moratorium is bad policy and will move us further away from energy independence… Christians are leaving the Arab Middle East, the victims of murder and mayhem.
Tuesday, December 14, 2010 Radio Show
H2: Gray Lady Down
Prager H2: Dennis talks to William McGowan, former editor at the Washington Monthly and currently a Media Fellow at the Social Philosophy and Policy Center. His new book is Gray Lady Down: What the Decline and Fall of the New York Times Means for America… Dennis discusses his new column in which he takes Hollywood screenwriter and Leftist, Aaron Sorkin, to task for his hysterical Huffington Post column on Sarah Palin and her TLC reality show.
Tuesday, December 14, 2010 Radio Show
H3: Ultimate Issues Hour: In Defense of Gift Giving
Prager H3: Dennis defends gift giving and the commercialization of Christmas. A Best of Prager Hour. Originally broadcast on December 8, 2009.
Monday, December 13, 2010 Radio Show
H1: Terror in Sweden
Prager H1: A Muslim immigrant blew himself up in Stockholm in failed attempt to murder as many Swedes as possible. He had lived in Sweden for more than half his life. What kind of the theology would compel him to want to kill and maim his adopted countrymen? … Bernard Madoff’s son, Mark, committed suicide. This is a Greek tragedy playing out before our eyes… The “science” behind the famous movie, “Erin Brokovich” turns out to be a fraud.
Monday, December 13, 2010 Radio Show
H2: The People v. Public Service Unions
Prager H2: Minnesota Governor and possible presidential candidate, Tim Pawlenty, writes a powerful piece in the Wall Street Journal describing how the public service unions are wreaking havoc on state and federal budgets… Dennis talks to Rabbi Naomi Levy. Her compelling new book is Hope Will Find You: My Search for the Wisdom to Stop Waiting and Start Living.
Monday, December 13, 2010 Radio Show
H3: Different Worlds
Prager H3: The NY Times writes yet another editorial opposing capital punishment. This time they rely on retired Justice John Stevens to back up their arguments. But Stevens’ arguments, for all the certainty with which he makes them, are also unconvincing. The Left and Right live in different worlds on this issue… BBC Radio plans a full day of uninterrupted reading of the King James Bible to celebrate the 400th year of its publication. Naturally, the secular crowd is very upset.
Friday, December 10, 2010 Radio Show
H1: Open Revolt
Prager H1: The Los Angeles Times reports that Democrats are in “open revolt” against the President and his tax compromise with Republicans. It’s probably just a lot of sound and fury, but it does signify something… Have the unions managed to alienate even liberal politicians?... UK students are rioting over a tripling of their tuition. They’re so used to getting so much for so little that it’s a shock to their system. And what better way to express yourself than smashing windows and vandalizing property?
Friday, December 10, 2010 Radio Show
H2: Happiness Hour: Defining Success
Prager H2: What is the best definition of success? Who is the successful person? What does it mean to be successful? Dennis offers his theory and callers offer theirs.
Friday, December 10, 2010 Radio Show
H3: Open Lines
Prager H3: Per usual, callers set the agenda. Issues raised include: why can’t we have eye for an eye justice; should a woman of 41 adopt or have a child biologically; is there such a thing as ethical monotheism.
Thursday, December 09, 2010 Radio Show
H1: One Puff
Prager H1: The Surgeon General contends that inhaling a single puff of cigarette smoke, even second-hand, can kill you… We have all the energy we need right here in North America… Dennis highlights another great Imprimis speech; this one by Richard John Neuhaus in 1982 about the importance of religion to America’s past, present and future.
Thursday, December 09, 2010 Radio Show
H2: Sarah Hate
Prager H2: There is no limit to the Left’s hatred of Sarah Palin. Screenwriter Aaron Sorkin’s obscenity-filled screed in The Huffington Post is the latest example… Dennis talks to Ron Christie, professor of political science and strategy at George Washington University and Haverford College. His new book is Acting White: The Curious History of a Racial Slur.
Thursday, December 09, 2010 Radio Show
H3: The Emperor of All Maladies
Prager H3: Dennis talks to Siddhartha Mukherjee, oncologist and Professor of Medicine at Columbia University. His new book is Emperor of All Maladies: a Biography of Cancer. Dennis also revisits the killer puff and hate Sarah issues.
Kotkin: Arnold, Hasta La Vista
Thursday, December 16, 2010 | Posted by: Allen Estrin at 1:15 PM
Dennis talks to Joel Kotkin, professor of Urban Studies at Chapman University about Arnold Schwarzenegger's legacy of failure. Arnold proved to be a better actor than governor.
Teens Doping More than Smoking
Thursday, December 16, 2010 | Posted by: Allen Estrin at 12:08 PM
As cigarette smoking goes down among teens, smoking marijuana goes up. So why isn't the anti-smoking crowd hysterical about this? Remember a single exposure to second hand smoke can kill you. Doesn’t that apply to dope smoke, too?
The UK: Breeding Ground for Terrorists
Wednesday, December 15, 2010 | Posted by: Allen Estrin at 12:48 PM
The UK has a new export -- terrorists. How long can the UK turn a blind eye to this cancer? Something has to be done and fast. Enough is enough.
Why We Love Texas
Wednesday, December 15, 2010 | Posted by: Allen Estrin at 12:18 PM
Here's another reason -- real legal reform, "Loser Pays." Compare to California. Don't miss the last few paragraphs about the dramatic increase in doctors in the Lone Star state since liability limits were put in place.
The Decline and Fall of the NY Times
Tuesday, December 14, 2010 | Posted by: Allen Estrin at 1:07 PM
Dennis talks to William McGowan, former editor at the Washington Monthly and currently a Media Fellow at the Social Philosophy and Policy Center. His new book is Gray Lady Down: What the Decline and Fall of the New York Times Means for AmericaSeven Year Moratorium on Drilling Foolish
Tuesday, December 14, 2010 | Posted by: Allen Estrin at 12:40 PM
Dennis talks to John Kindt, professor of legal affairs at the University of Illinois and leading world expert on marine pollution. In this article, Professor Kindt explains why the new drilling moratorium is bad policy and will move us further away from energy independence.
BBC Radio to Read Bible from Morning to Midnight
Monday, December 13, 2010 | Posted by: Allen Estrin at 2:46 PM
Naomi Levy: Stop Waiting and Start Living
Monday, December 13, 2010 | Posted by: Allen Estrin at 2:09 PM
Dennis talks to Rabbi Naomi Levy. Her new book is Hope Will Find You: My Search for the Wisdom to Stop Waiting and Start Living. The New "Are You a Liberal" Test!
Monday, December 13, 2010 | Posted by: Allen Estrin at 1:12 PM
The new interactive version of the "Are You a Liberal?" test is now available here. Click the bar at the bottom of the home page and give it a try!
Pawlenty: Government Unions v. the People
Monday, December 13, 2010 | Posted by: Allen Estrin at 12:56 PM
The outgoing governor of Minnesota and possible presidential candidate, Tim Pawlenty, has written a very strong piece about the damage being done by public service unions.
No High Cancer Rate in the Town Erin Brockovich Made Famous
Monday, December 13, 2010 | Posted by: Allen Estrin at 12:23 PM
As is almost always the case, "the science" behind the famous "Erin Brokovich" case turns out to be a fraud. Lawyers ginned up hysteria and Hollywood climbed on board, making it worse.
Dennis in Newtown, PA on Monday, December 13
Sunday, December 12, 2010 | Posted by: Allen Estrin at 5:30 PM
Dennis will be at the Glazier Center in Newtown PA on Monday, December 13 to speak on happiness. The event begins at 7:30pm. For more information, click here.
Have the Unions Alienated even Liberal Politicians?
Friday, December 10, 2010 | Posted by: Allen Estrin at 12:26 PM
You can't get more liberal than the Mayor of Los Angeles. If he's disgusted with the Teachers Union, and willing to say so publicly, then you know that something is happening. Exactly how this plays out remains to be seen, but it is potentially significant.
Emperor of All Maladies: a Biography of Cancer
Thursday, December 09, 2010 | Posted by: Allen Estrin at 2:02 PM
Dennis talks to Siddhartha Mukherjee, oncologist and Professor of Medicine at Columbia University. His new book is Emperor of All Maladies: a Biography of Cancer. Acting White
Thursday, December 09, 2010 | Posted by: Allen Estrin at 1:36 PM
Dennis talks to Ron Christie, professor of political science and strategy at George Washington University and Haverford College. His new book is Acting White: The Curious History of a Racial Slur
