An attempted massacre at a Colorado Jewish center leaves a community shaken and a nation on edge. Dr. Phil unpacks the chilling details—from the attacker's manifesto to the missed warning signs. Survivors, experts, and Jewish leaders speak out on the rise of antisemitism—and what must change. #DrPhil #TheRealStory #ColoradoShooting #Antisemitism #HateCrimes #JewishCommunity #SynagogueAttack See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy...
Jun 05, 2025•11 min•Ep. 458
Bestselling author and journalist Douglas Murray joins Dr. Phil for a fearless deep dive into the ideological battles defining today's geopolitical crises. From Hamas' invasion on October 7th to the rise of anti-Israel sentiment in Western institutions, Murray dismantles the narratives fueling the global debate. How does legacy media shape public perception? Why are Hollywood and Jewish leaders hesitant to speak out? And what does Gaza's military infrastructure reveal about Hamas' strategy? This...
Jun 04, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 455
Trump renamed the Gulf of Mexico. The left lost its mind. But when they rename military bases , sports teams, and pancake syrup — it's called "justice." Dr. Phil breaks down the absurd double standard: why it's OK to erase Aunt Jemima or Fort Bragg, but offensive to rename a body of water. From "birthing people" to "The Chicks," this isn't about names — it's about power . Who gets to define reality... and who gets canceled for even asking? America's identity is being rewritten. Let's talk about ...
Jun 03, 2025•12 min•Ep. 456
A Texas surgeon reveals himself as the whistleblower who outed one of America's biggest children's hospitals for allegedly preforming secret gender surgeries on minors. Tune in as Texas surgeon exposes one of the biggest children's hospitals in the country for allegedly performing secret illegal gender surgeries on minors. Should children who identify as Trans have the right to decide for themselves and their bodies what treatment to seek? Are these laws protecting youth, or harming them? Trans ...
Jun 03, 2025•45 min•Ep. 453
Cruises used to be luxury getaways. Now? They're making headlines for alcohol-fueled fights, viral brawls, and lifetime bans. Dr. Phil dives into disturbing new trends: violence at sea, alcohol overload, and the breakdown of public behavior—from the high seas to 30,000 feet in the air. Is this about cruise ships—or something deeper happening in our culture? This is The Real Story . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-s...
Jun 02, 2025•10 min•Ep. 452
Actors from the biopic "Reagan" talk about their time on set and their thoughts on todays' political climate. Dr. Phil meets with actors Dennis Quaid, Penelope Ann Miller and Jennifer O'Neill to talk about their upcoming film, "Reagan" and what it means to be releasing the film during an election year, drawing contrasts between Reagan's presidency and today. Then, watch them test their Ronal Reagan knowledge against two unlikely presidential experts, 11-year-old Ben and 14-year-old Reed. Special...
May 31, 2025•46 min•Ep. 451
A viral TikTok divorce. A hit reality show. And a culture that's glamorizing "soft swinging" and open marriage. Dr. Phil digs into The Real Story behind HULU's The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives — and the dangerous cultural shift it reveals. What used to be private, sacred, and stabilizing is now public, performative, and disposable. From consensual non-monogamy to "tradwife" rebranding, this isn't just entertainment — it's a warning. Because if marriage loses its meaning, what do we pass on to th...
May 30, 2025•11 min•Ep. 450
Why are so many families breaking apart—and is social media making it even harder to heal? Across America, parent-child estrangement is on the rise, with nearly one in four adults now cut off from a close family member. Laura, a single mom known online as "Doormat Mom," shares how her youngest daughter walked away after building a new life overseas. Kristen, a licensed therapist, explains why she chose to go "no contact" with her own mother—and why she believes not every relationship should be s...
May 30, 2025•47 min•Ep. 449
Toxic metals in snacks. "Healthy" foods packed with sugar. Baby food lawsuits. Dr. Phil exposes the dark truth behind food marketing — and what families can do to protect themselves. This isn't just fraud. It's manipulation. This is The Real Story. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
May 29, 2025•10 min•Ep. 448
What if the urge to get even isn't just emotional—but addictive? Kevin, a devoted father and minister, says the betrayal of his marriage left him in pieces—even after winning full custody and a $750,000 judgment in court when he sued his ex-wife's lover for breaking up their marriage. Dr. James Kimmel, author of "The Science of Revenge: Understanding the World's Deadliest Addiction--and How to Overcome It", joins Dr. Phil to explain how the need for revenge hijacks the brain like a drug—and why ...
May 29, 2025•45 min•Ep. 447
He built a $1.2 trillion empire and still lives in his $31,500 house. As Warren Buffett steps down from Berkshire Hathaway - now worth almost $1.2 trillion - Dr. Phil reveals the real secret behind his success — faith, family, humility, and a purpose bigger than money. This is The Real Story. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
May 28, 2025•9 min•Ep. 446
Revenge isn't just an emotional impulse—it's an addiction. Dr. Phil and James Kimmel, Jr., JD, break down its impact on the brain and how forgiveness rewires our chemistry for healing. Revenge feels like justice, but what if it's more like an addiction? Dr. Phil and James dive into the neuroscience behind revenge—how it hijacks our brain's pain and reward systems just like substance dependency. They explore how society reinforces these cycles, why letting go isn't weakness, and how forgiveness a...
May 28, 2025•58 min•Ep. 445
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz had the ignorance and insensitivity to compare federal immigration agents — ICE — to the Gestapo. Let me tell you The Real Story about the Gestapo, and why the Governor's words are repulsive/dangerous. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
May 27, 2025•9 min•Ep. 444
Are we Raising Lazy? Dr. Phil speaks with a helicopter mom about her extreme parenting and its impact on her son's future. He also examines Gen-Zers who are quietly quitting. Do they really think that approach will work in the long run? Dr. Phil will speak with Gina, who says she wears the label of a hovering helicopter mom to her 13-year-old son Stanton as a "badge of honor." Gina says she proudly goes to great lengths to protect her teen son, even if that means carrying a GUN when they're out ...
May 27, 2025•41 min•Ep. 443
A mom who lives with her husband, their two kids and her boyfriend all under the same roof defends their polyamorous way of life. Is monogamy outdated and could polyamory be the future of the American family? Dr. Phil meets a throuple: husband and wife Jennifer and Daniel who live with Jennifer's boyfriend, Ty. The three of them are raising Daniel and Jennifer's two children and they each have partners outside of their throuple. Why are more people turning towards ethical non-monogamy? Polyamory...
May 24, 2025•43 min•Ep. 442
Slashing honors programs and making exams easier in the name of equity and inclusion dumbs everyone down. You don't fix a broken ladder by removing the top rungs. Real equity lifts people up —it doesn't level them down. Bring back meritocracy and give all students what they need to succeed. Join Dr. Phil as he breaks down real headlines, investigates the implications of these changes, and confronts the tough questions about fairness, performance, and the future of American excellence. #DrPhil #T...
May 24, 2025•9 min•Ep. 441
New York City Mayor Eric Adams sits down for a raw, no-holds-barred conversation about the crises rocking America's largest city—what he's doing to fight back and his plans for the future. From battling gangs and repeat offenders to confronting the spike in antisemitism and campus chaos, Adams opens up about what's really happening on the streets of New York. He shares why police morale is up, despite fewer officers—and why he believes defunding the police was a dangerous mistake. Plus, Adams a ...
May 22, 2025•45 min•Ep. 440
In this gripping episode of The Real Story, Dr. Phil dives into the tragic and controversial shooting near the U.S. Capitol that left two Israeli embassy staffers dead. As headlines erupt and political tensions rise, Dr. Phil investigates the motivations, the media's framing, and the deeper societal impact. Are we facing a surge in antisemitism—or is there more to the story? Watch now for facts you won't find anywhere else. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy N...
May 22, 2025•9 min•Ep. 439
For 584 days, their son was held hostage by Hamas. Tonight, Edan Alexander's parents share the story of their unimaginable wait – and the moment hope turned into homecoming. He was a 19-year-old Israeli-American IDF soldier who was taken by Hamas during the October 7th massacre and held hostage in Gaza for 584 days. His parents lived every day in agony, not knowing if he was alive – until the moment they finally got the call they'd been praying for. Now, in their first in-depth interview, Edan A...
May 22, 2025•51 min•Ep. 438
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 .
May 21, 2025•9 min•Ep. 437
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...
May 21, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 436
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 .
May 20, 2025•11 min•Ep. 435
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...
May 20, 2025•41 min•Ep. 434
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...
May 19, 2025•7 min•Ep. 433
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...
May 16, 2025•45 min•Ep. 432
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.
May 16, 2025•17 min•Ep. 431
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 ...
May 16, 2025•43 min•Ep. 430
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...
May 16, 2025•13 min•Ep. 429
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...
May 15, 2025•42 min•Ep. 428
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...
May 15, 2025•12 min•Ep. 427
