Rabbi Daniel Lapin

The London attacks on a British solider by Muslim extremists. Those who are ideologically committed to a secular, materialistic view. Letting liberal spiritualism take charge in America. Rabbi Lapin notes that human courage is eroded by the ideologies of secularism, liberalism and the problem of tolerance.

Why did it take 20 minutes for cops in London to arrive and respond to a British soldier that was beheaded by Muslim terrorists? The Benghazi debacle boils down to a single key factor — the granting or withholding of “cross-border authority." Wilhelm Richard Wagner, born in 1883 was a German composer, whose life was characterized by political exile, turbulent love affairs, poverty and repeated flight from his creditors. His controversial writings on music, drama and politics have attracted extensive comment in recent decades, especially where they express antisemitic sentiments. Rabbi Lapin noted the book entitled "Wealth and Poverty", authored by George Gilder, a well known conservative, is a significant read that has greatly influenced his thinking.

A culture that has gone to the extremes of liberalism cannot be sustained. We have to choose between freedom and equality. Did you know that New Zealand was one of the last major landmasses settled by humans?

The IRS Republican tax scandal Workers unions and the connection to the 'isolation from reality'. What does the President mean when he speaks of helping the Syrian "rebels". What truth is the Obama administration hiding about the Bengazi story from the American public? Rabbi Lapin answers a caller's question about Orthodox Jews Culture, Lifestyle, Customs and Beliefs.

The fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, or DSM-5, has divided medical opinion. Rabbi Lapin asks why new mental disorders are being discovered. Rabbi Lapin underscores the reality that life is not easy, nor is it simple, and when one lives in isolation, this leads to mental disorders. The left says diversity and multiculturalism is good, but there are other realistic factors in life they are not considering.

The Center for Disease Control finds mental health disorders in one in five U.S. kids Rabbi Lapin provides his definition of the term crazy. He also warns that the American public should not be intimidated by so called Expertistist.

Rabbi Lapin takes your calls about the beliefs of secular modern fundamentalist who say there is no difference between men and women. In light of this belief, Rabbi Lapin cites a recent news report involving female guards who were indicted in a Baltimore jail scheme. Were the female guards considered predators or prey? Writer Charolette Alter is lambasting parents for preferring females over male babysitters, saying girls are not natural babysitters. Should parents hire more boys as babysitters, as a way to stop reinforcing gender roles? Rabbi Lapin talks about the differences between conservatism and liberalism and how the world really works. Why is Mother's day more of a cultural success than Father's day?

Topics discussed this hour: Rabbi Lapin notes that poverty is not a money shortage, but rather a shortage of personal values. Married men who make their wives a priority in their lives have happier lives at home. Children growing up in single-home households are more likely to grow up in poverty. The values we get from our families do more than anything then the government can do. Mother's hold the fabric of our society.

Rabbi Lapin encourages a couple of his regular callers who don't use computers to learn how to use simple computer technology. The value of motherhood.

Married men addicted to pornography. What protections are there to avoid or survive this devastating compulsion? A history professor at Northwestern University claims men in happy marriages will not be found perusing online dating or pornography websites. Rabbi Lapin disagrees with this notion, saying the reason these sites are frequently visited my married men is because males in general are attracted to variety and novelty. The Rabbi noted that women seek one man to fulfill their many needs, while men seek many women to fulfill their one need.

The topic of male and female relationships continues this hour. Rabbi Lapin notes that a strong and enduring marriage needs strength of character to survive. He also explained why guy time and male bonding matter so much for men.

The ethics of American clothing companies outsourcing the production of apparel and other retail products to factories who pay workers low wages in poor countries. Rabbi Lapin tackles a call on the issue of racism in America.

Rabbi Lapin takes your calls about why sales is one of the better career choices in today's economy. He also explained the psychology of selling and why people buy. Virgin America launches a drink service to allow passengers to send drinks to their crushes in-flight. As a woman, would you take part in the service? Rabbi Lapin talks about the real problem with illegal immigration.

Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani said last week on Good Morning America, "We Had No Domestic Attacks Under Bush; We've Had One Under Obama.' What does this say about national security under the Obama administration? Rabbi Lapin pays tribute to country music legend George Jones who recently passed away at the age of 81. He also notes that when a musician passes on, because of today's advanced technology, we can always continue to hear our favorite musicians of the past at our leisure. Rabbi Lapin underscores the reality that science and technology don't replace common sense wisdom for everyday life. A troubling trend Rabbi Lapin notes is about a third of babies born this year will be to single mothers. Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned he is considering a ban on the adoption of Russian children for states that allow single-sex marriage.

Do genes influence criminal behavior? Rabbi Lapin says no.