Former Salem Radio Network host Dennis Prager has made his first public appearance since being paralyzed from the neck down in a November 2024 fall.
In a video published by PragerU and its CEO, Marissa Streit, Dennis Prager spoke on camera for more than 90 minutes in a wide-ranging discussion, including Prager’s thoughts and reactions to the assassination of his colleague and friend, Charlie Kirk.
To open the podcast, Streit gave Prager the floor to share anything he wanted to get off his chest.
He joked that there was a “long version, a longer version, and the longest version” of what he wanted to say.
“It is a remarkable thing that I am on video and speaking,” he shared. “When you first saw me, I was not even speaking. I think the first three months, when I was on full ventilator — meaning that it did all the breathing for me — no one can speak while on full vent. I would point a laser beam at letters. I’m amazed I didn’t go crazy.”
Prager added that there was a moment years ago with a caller into his nationally syndicated radio show where a caller said they would rather be dead than a quadriplegic. He shared that he — in a rarity — rose his voice at the caller because he thought the assertion was asinine.
“You have your mind and you can speak and you would rather be dead because you can’t move your limbs? And irony of ironies, my theory was tested,” he said. “That’s exactly my condition, and I’m thrilled to be alive. Would I wish I could move my limbs? I dream about moving my limbs almost every night. Of course, I would love it. But I’m alive and I have my loved ones, and I have the public, and I think I could still make a difference.”
The first public appearance of Dennis Prager since his November fall comes after his longtime radio home — Salem Radio Network — originally announced plans for him to return earlier this year. At the time of the announcement, Prager was slated to begin hosting a one-hour show from 2-3 PM ET, following The Charlie Kirk Show, which assumed Prager’s past affiliates. However, in June, both the network and Prager announced he was unable to rejoin the lineup after a setback in his recovery.
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Didn’t know Prager was injured until I saw him on Greg Kelly tonight. Wonder if he could benefit from stem cells to regrow the damaged nerves?
i wonder if he could still do a radio show if he had a producer doing the physical things if there even are any.
I infer that his mention of episodic pain and need for medication would prevent him the ability to reliably host a talk show even with necessary support. That is unfortunate as I’m certain SRN would love to provide him a platform and I’m certain their is an audience for his thoughts.
There are ways to control pain. I know as I live with chronic pain. I don’t think use of these pain controllers don’t change the person. As a R.N., I believe if he wanted to host a radio show with the right helpers, he could do it! Just think of all the ones he could help! He could be recorded at his best times not necessarily live. I think many would still listen to him.
A P.S: Having a partner that he records with could also be very helpful. I would LOVE to see him have a radio again or even a TV station!
God bless you dear brother! I pray for you every single day!
You are in my prayers every night. I pray for the return to full use of your limbs and that you accept Yahshua as your Savior so I can meet you someday in Heaven.
praying for a miraculous recovery
listening to this mans Bible commentary , yes all five books , changed my life and gave me treme dous wisdom !!! massive 🙏 respect !!!