Why Don’t We Respect Authority Anymore?
From Timeless Wisdom with Dennis Prager by Salem Podcast Network
April 23, 2026 · 37 min
About this episode
Dennis Prager explores the breakdown of authority in modern society and its consequences.
On this episode of Timeless Wisdom, Dennis Prager explores the crucial issue of authority in modern society. He discusses how the breakdown of authority has led to chaos and a lack of direction in various areas of life, including parental, teacher, and religious authority. Dennis shares personal anecdotes and insights from his own life, as well as examples from history and current events, to illustrate the importance of authority and the consequences of its erosion. He also takes calls from listeners, engaging in thought-provoking discussions about the role of authority in shaping our values and behaviors. Follow on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/timeless-wisdom-with-dennis-prager/id1517302239 Follow us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4SZEYeH4tuLr2FvG4ok1rl Learn more about Dennis Prager: https://pragertopia.com/ Follow Dennis on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DennisPrager Follow Dennis on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedennisprager/ Follow Dennis on X: https://x.com/DennisPrager Learn more about the Salem Podcast Network: https://salempodcastnetwork.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Host: Dennis Prager
Topics covered
- authority
- society
- chaos
- values
- parental authority
- religious authority
Keywords
- authority
- society
- parental authority
- teacher authority
- religious authority
- chaos
- values
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Organizations: Salem Podcast Network
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