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Even Bernie Sanders is praising President Trump's executive order to lower drug prices. If Bernie and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. can give credit where credit is due, why can't legacy media? (I'm talking to you, Whoopi Goldberg) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
As drones and covert operations raise questions about national security, Luis Elizondo and Bryce Zabel shed light on the growing transparency movement and ask the ultimate question: What does the government really know—and why isn't it telling us? Former senior intelligence official and whistleblower Luis Elizondo and award-winning writer, producer and journalist Bryce Zabel expose the secrets hidden in government reports about Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP), also known as UFOs. From the Pe...
As mainstream media bashes Israel, ZAKA, Israel's rescue and recovery volunteers, exemplify the ultimate kindness and respect for humanity required by Jewish law. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Dr. Phil Primetime confronts the harrowing reality of individuals whose lives are shattered in an instant by unexpected acts of brutality they never saw coming. This episode exposes a growing surge in unprovoked, violent attacks that have reached a breaking point in our society. The disturbing lack of respect for fellow humans, fueled by a breakdown in societal norms and the glorification of violence on social media, has pushed us to the edge. This epidemic of brutality is a societal fracture th...
Dr. Phil tackles the rising tension between corporate mandates and remote workers pushing back. In this episode, he examines the recent case of JPMorgan Chase employees protesting a return-to-office policy, sparking a broader debate over workplace culture, entitlement, and modern labor expectations. Is remote work a right—or just a pandemic-era privilege? #RemoteWork #ReturnToOffice #WorkCulture #TheRealStory #DrPhil See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice a...
We take a deep dive into trigger warnings and how they are permeating our country. There are now warnings regarding movies, novels, Mother's Day and Father's Day, museum exhibits and more. We take an inside look at policies at colleges and hear from Cornell students on whether it's a good idea in the classroom to have warnings about immigration, racism, and violent crimes … including the student who sponsored a resolution to make them mandatory which did not pass. We analyze the current research...
Dr. Phil and NYC Mayor Eric Adams will join rabbis on June 8th to show their unwavering solidarity with Israelis and American Jews. New York is home to the largest Jewish community in the world, outside of Israel, and has been ground zero for rabid antisemitism since October 7th. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
It's a multi-billion-dollar industry built on manipulation, coercion, and unimaginable suffering— Human trafficking and it's happening right here in the United States. Human Trafficking is one of the most underreported crimes, leaving us with only a fraction of the true scope; it's in our cities, our suburbs, and even our social media feeds. Tonight, we're exposing the shocking tactics traffickers use to lure victims. We'll go undercover with a private investigator works to rescue victims, hear ...
In this episode of The Real Story, Dr. Phil examines the deeper issues behind Gen Z's growing frustration—from outrage over Starbucks uniforms to struggles with resilience, discipline, and independence. Are we failing the next generation, or are they being set up to fail? Dr. Phil delivers a powerful reality check about what it takes to thrive in today's world. Thank you to our sponsors: Preserve Gold: Visit: https://drphilgold.com/ Get a FREE precious metals guide that contains essential inform...
Dr. Phil explores the topic of grief and the power of choosing to find hope after loss. For the first time since his wife Haley's death, Taylor Odlozil, whose story was followed by over 90 million people on Tik Tok, opens up about the day of Haley's death, his darkest moments, how he prepared their son for her passing, and finding hope and his new life as a single dad. Julie, the internet's "favorite hospice nurse" is the author of Nothing to Fear, shares the miraculous things she's witnessed in...
Why is "Mother's Day" suddenly a controversial term? In this episode of The Real Story, Dr. Phil explores the growing movement to replace traditional language in the name of inclusion—and what it really says about the state of American culture. From woke word policing to redefinitions of parenthood, this conversation cuts to the core of how language shapes our values. #DrPhil #TheRealStory #WokeCulture #MothersDay #LanguageDebate #CulturalShift #FreeSpeech #FamilyValues #WokeLanguage See Privacy...
There's what you hear about the border—and then there's what actually happens. Aaron Heitke, former Chief Patrol Agent, sits down with Dr. Phil to share firsthand accounts of orders to keep quiet, entire zones left unguarded, and arrests that raised serious national security concerns. Heitke talks about alleged cover-ups and shars details that the public wasn't supposed to know. When threats escalate and enforcement is deliberately weakened, who's responsible? Thank you to our sponsors: Echo Wat...
If lawmakers can't pass a budget on time, they need a new job. It's been months, and I'm still reeling from the last government shutdown. It's the same game every year. Congress must stop the shenanigans and take our national debt seriously. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Tulsi Gabbard made headlines after firing over 100 intelligence officers for engaging in explicit sexual conversations on a secure NSA chat tool—allegedly turned into a fetish chatroom by transgender agents. In this explosive episode, Dr. Phil digs into the scandal, the politicization of intelligence, and the culture behind the headlines. What's really going on inside America's most secretive agencies? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19...
Our society faces a profound crisis, with 28% of the population now living alone, up from just 9% in the 1950s, making millions vulnerable to online fraud. Dr. Phil, joined by Chris Harrison, former host of "The Bachelor," who brings nearly two decades of insight into love's complexities, discuss the societal shifts that have increased loneliness, making older adults prime targets for scams. Dr. Phil exposes a shocking tool of online scammers—a scammer MANUAL containing 100 "foolproof" pick-up l...
Tonight, Dr. Phil sits down with Rachel and Jenna, two young women in recovery from nitrous oxide addiction. They open up about how their misuse of this legal substance left them unable to walk or care for themselves. Jenna's father shares the heartbreaking impact of his daughter's addiction, revealing how it pushed him to fight for restrictions on sales of nitrous oxide in his state. Dr. Charles Sophy joins the conversation to explain exactly why the misuse nitrous oxide is so addictive and dan...
How in the world did the government get away with squandering millions and millions of your hard-earned tax dollars? DOGE may not be perfect, we may find mistakes, but we are finally ending America's financial fiasco. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
According to the FBI, there are 33,000 gangs in America. Think of how many horrific videos we've seen of thugs attacking people randomly. Or footage of flash gangs robbing stores. These menaces to our society have even attacked police officers in Times Square. This is happening in Anytown, USA. Dr. Phil sits down with residents from Gilbert, Arizona where an affluent gang of teens known as the "Gilbert Goons" have been terrorizing the town. What confuses so many is that the teens come from afflu...
Tonight, it's the debate over whether employees should be able to work from home, or mandated back to the Office. Tonight, Dr. Phil will be discussing how many employers are mandating their staff back to the office, but in response, many employees are claiming they would rather quit then return to their desks. First, Dr. Phil will speak with New Jersey State Senator, representing Legislative District 26, Joe Pennacchio. Senator Pennacchio has proposed a bill that would require New Jersey state e...
NFL draft taken over by "punks" making cruel "prank" calls. Shedeur Sanders, Colorado Buffaloes player and son of Deion Sanders, the most high-profile of all, "pranked" by Jax Ulbrich, son of Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich, and his friends telling him he was picked! But he wasn't. When did bullying become funny? When did likes and laughter win out over basic decency. That's today's Real Story. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at ht...
Noland Arbaugh went from athlete to paralysis—and now, thanks to Neuralink's brain chip, he's breaking records, redefining independence, and proving the power of mind-controlled tech. Dr. Phil explores Noland's psychological journey, from grief and loss to resilience and hope. What happens when identity shifts, and how does the mind adapt? This episode explores the emotional and mental transformation behind groundbreaking technology, plus Noland's future goals: returning to school, becoming an a...
DEI was always a bad idea because equity is not equality. Now that we've seen a woke Snow White bomb at the box office let's focus on giving everyone an equal opportunity through hard work, not the easiest path. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
American Wombs for Sale: The Rise of Chinese Birth Tourism Is American citizenship quietly becoming a commodity—and who's cashing in? From luxury maternity homes to international surrogacy contracts, Dr. Phil explores the growing industries helping foreign nationals—especially from China—secure U.S. citizenship for their children. Criminal defense attorney John McNicholas shares the details of a high-profile federal case involving a birth tourism ring that made millions. Parham Zar, director of ...
As the conclave to elect the new Pope begins this week, Pope Francis blesses us with the opportunity to learn from his accomplishments and mistakes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
When wellness, power, and controversy collide: Loni Coombs sits down with OneTaste founder Nicole Daedone Dr. Phil and Merit TV's Loni Coombs are pulling back the curtain on a story that shocked the nation and ignited fierce debate. Once celebrated by celebrities and wellness gurus, Nicole Daedone's OneTaste promised life-changing empowerment through "orgasmic meditation"—but was it truly a path to healing, or something much darker? In this exclusive interview, Loni Coombs sits down with Daedone...
Remote working made sense until it didn't. We had little choice during the beginning of the pandemic. But those days are long gone. While some jobs justify working from home, most of us would be better off getting dressed, leaving the house, and working in a real office, where we have human interaction and a clear differentiation between work and home. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
New rules allowing young athletes to profit off their name, image and likeness are stirring debate. How are lucrative deals impacting the game, ethics and players? Dr Phil discusses whether N.I.L is fair game. From kindergarten through college, students at all levels are competing in athletics. New NCAA rules known as Name, Image, and Likeness allow student athletes to profit off their skill and popularity. The potential for youth stars to receive lucrative deals is changing the game. But is it ...
Death threats. Arson. Assassination attempts. A wave of political violence is sweeping across America — and it's not coming from foreign enemies. It's coming from us. This is The Real Story about homegrown threats—and how close we are to the breaking point. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
How should we handle school threats and how far should law enforcement go to stop the next tragedy? What happens when school shooting threats—whether real or fake—spiral out of control? In 2025, schools across the U.S. have faced a surge in threats, often spread through social media, forcing law enforcement into action. Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood takes a controversial stance, arresting students as young as 11 years-old and publicly shaming them online. But is this tough-love approach t...
President Trump didn't make all the right decisions, but he can make every decision right. And what he accomplished during his first 100 days is nothing short of impressive. How do you feel about Trump's first 100 days as the 47th President of the United States? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
