Childhood and Education Journey of Dennis Prager in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: February 23, 2026

An overview of the childhood and early education of Dennis Prager, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.

Dennis Prager is a prominent American conservative radio talk show host and writer known for his traditional values stance. He hosts "The Dennis Prager Show," a nationally syndicated radio program where he discusses political, cultural, and religious issues from a conservative perspective. He co-founded PragerU, an organization that creates videos promoting conservative viewpoints and advocating for capitalism. His work aims to influence public opinion and promote conservative ideology through various media platforms.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Controversies & Scandals

1918: Max Prager Born

In 1918, Max Prager, Dennis Prager's father, was born.

1919: Hilda Friedfeld Born

In 1919, Hilda Friedfeld, Dennis Prager's mother, was born.

August 2, 1948: Dennis Prager Born

On August 2, 1948, Dennis Mark Prager was born. He is an American conservative radio talk show host and writer.

1970: Received B.A. and Became Fellow

In 1970, Dennis Prager received a B.A. in anthropology and history from Brooklyn College. He also became a fellow at the Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs.

1972: Attended Columbia University

From 1970 to 1972, Dennis Prager attended Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs, and took courses at the University of Leeds.

1976: Supported Jimmy Carter

In 1976, Dennis Prager supported Jimmy Carter in the US presidential election.

1986: Divorced and underwent therapy

In 1986, Dennis Prager divorced and underwent a year of therapy.

1992: Remarried and became fixture on local radio

By 1992, Dennis Prager was remarried and had become a "fixture on local radio". In 1992, he also became involved with the Stephen S. Wise Temple and gave talks there and began a weekday night talk show on KABC.

1995: Urged Jews to work with conservative Christians

In 1995, Dennis Prager urged conservative Jews to be open to working with conservative Christians, like the Christian Coalition. In 1995, he named Jacob Petuchowski, Eliezer Berkovits, Harold Kushner, C. S. Lewis, Richard John Neuhaus, Michael Novak, and George Gilder as the people who had influenced his theology the most.