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The Dr. Phil Podcast

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Welcome to The Dr. Phil Podcast, where Dr. Phil McGraw delivers unfiltered, powerful insights and practical tools to help you navigate today's complex world. Each week, join Dr. Phil as he sits down with captivating guests, from world-renowned experts and celebrities to individuals with extraordinary stories. Topics span relationships, parenting, career, mental health, and community, with every episode crafted to spark conversation, empathy, and personal growth. As part of our feed, get access to The Real Story with Dr. Phil. No spin. No BS. Just the truth. No topic is too sensitive, and no opinion is left out as Dr. Phil strives to bridge divides and do what's right. Tune in, follow, and subscribe to The Dr. Phil Podcast for daily episodes, all designed to inspire thought, transformation, and positive action. https://www.drphilpodcast.com/

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Crossing the Line: Michele Bachmann Stands Up to Antisemitism

Former Congresswoman and presidential candidate Michele Bachmann joins Dr. Phil for a revealing discussion about the alarming rise of antisemitism in American politics and culture. Bachmann shares why she resigned from the Heritage Foundation’s antisemitism task force—a move that sent shockwaves through conservative circles and opens up about her deep concerns with both right- and left-wing voices failing to confront anti-Israel rhetoric and conspiracy theories. Thank you to our sponsor: NMLS 18...

Feb 12, 202619 minEp. 677

Parents vs Peppa Pig in the battle for kid's minds

Parents are discovering that today’s kids’ content teaches far more than A-B-C’s, often without warning or consent. This isn’t about hate or politics. It’s about who decides what’s age-appropriate. And whether parents still have a say. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Feb 11, 202622 minEp. 676

Extremist Groups Targeting Our Children Online with Senator Chuck Grassley

Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) sits down with Dr. Phil to discuss how violent and extremist networks are targeting children and vulnerable people online. The FBI warns that these groups target victims on social media, gaming and mobile apps, and other online platforms. It is also reported that these networks operate within the United States and globally, using grooming tactics along with threats to coerce and extort victims into producing, sharing, or live-streaming acts of self-harm, sexually ...

Feb 10, 202627 minEp. 674

The Influencer, The Affair, And The $1.75 Million Price

In this episode,Brenay and Tim sit down to tell Dr. Phil their side: they say that Tim's marriage was already over, that Brenay has been unfairly cast as a Jezebel because of her influence and image, and that the law itself is out of step with modern relationships and social media. With exclusive details from court filings, a blow‑by‑blow timeline of the affair, and powerful commentary on infidelity, accountability, and online hate, the conversation asks whetherBrenay is a reckless homewrecker, ...

Feb 10, 202643 minEp. 675

Schools Approved ICE Walkouts Put Indoctrination Over Education

Schools should be teaching kids how to think, not what to think. They should be modeling due process and critical thinking. And they should not be deciding which political causes justify skipping class. Because the most important lesson our kids need right now isn’t picking a side. It’s learning how to find the truth. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Feb 06, 202618 minEp. 673

California’s Billionaire Tax: A Game of Make Believe Money

California is chasing opportunity right out of the state. Progressive lawmakers are slapping a massive new price tag on the Golden State — one so high it could drive out the businesses, founders, and job creators who built California’s economy. California’s proposed Wealth Tax Act, better known as the Billionaire Tax, would hit roughly 200 Californians worth more than $1 billion with a one-time 5% tax on worldwide net worth. Even Gavin Newsom has warned that state-level wealth taxes accelerate t...

Feb 05, 202617 minEp. 672

Prayer in the Parking Lot (Part 2)

Part 2: “Prayer in the Parking Lot” follows Sabrina in New York and Sophia in Colorado after their schools ban their Christian-themed senior parking spot designs, forcing them to choose between hiding their faith or fighting back. With constitutional attorney Keisha Russell in studio, the episode unpacks what the First Amendment really protects, why schools keep getting these cases wrong, and what it means for students who want to live out their beliefs in public without being silenced. Thank yo...

Feb 04, 202623 minEp. 671

Indiana Hoosiers Football Is The Perfect Playbook For Life

IU completed one of the greatest turnarounds in college football history, defeating the Miami Hurricanes football to win a national championship. Just two years earlier, Indiana was 3–9 and written off. Under head coach Curt Cignetti, the Hoosiers went 16–0, won the Big Ten, and produced Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza. For Dr. Phil, a former college football player, this story hits home. It’s proof that discipline, belief, leadership, and standards not excuses are how underdogs become ch...

Feb 04, 202620 minEp. 670

Leo Zacky: Eliminating Poverty Pimps

California’s crisis isn’t abstract, it's personal. Leo Zacky grew up inside a multi-generation family business, learned politics from the inside as a young board member, then watched everything he built his identity around get “ripped away” when Zacky Farms shut down. In this conversation, Dr. Phil takes a psychological look at resilience after loss, responsibility without bitterness, and the difference between outrage and outcomes through the lens of We’ve Got Issues : solve problems, measure r...

Feb 03, 202643 minEp. 669

Rethinking Diabetes: The Truth You Need to Hear (Part 2)

Part 2: Dr. Phil brings a powerful message of hope for people living with diabetes. He meets individuals who changed their lifestyles and changed their lives in ways they never thought possible. Dr. Phil is joined by NFL legend Marshall Faulk, who lost his mother to diabetes, and former professional athlete LaVar Ball, who lost a leg to diabetes-related complications. Both warn viewers why waiting can come at a devastating cost. This episode is sponsored and intended for educational purposes onl...

Feb 02, 202621 minEp. 668

Media Bias or Moral Certainty?

Media Research Center President David Bozell joins us to unpack a single question that matters in every high-emotion national story: when does coverage stop informing the public and start telling them what to conclude? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jan 30, 202630 minEp. 667

Prayer in the Parking Lot

Prayer in the Parking Lot” follows Sabrina in New York and Sophia in Colorado after their schools ban their Christian-themed senior parking spot designs, forcing them to choose between hiding their faith or fighting back. With constitutional attorney Keisha Russell in studio, the episode unpacks what the First Amendment really protects, why schools keep getting these cases wrong, and what it means for students who want to live out their beliefs in public without being silenced. Thank you to our ...

Jan 29, 202624 minEp. 666

Bullied to Death: A Warning Every Parent Needs to Watch

Bullying is not “kids being kids.” It’s a crisis that is costing children their lives. If you’re a parent, please listen and watch on YouTube. In this episode of The Real Story, I explain why bullying continues in American schools and why institutions protect bullies more than victims. Using real data and real cases, this video breaks down: • Why bullied kids stop asking for help • How bullying leads to hopelessness • Why delayed intervention makes things worse • What parents need to recognize e...

Jan 28, 202627 minEp. 665

Anchor Fights Back After Suspension For Charlie Kirk Tribute

Beni Rae Harmony was a trusted WICS NewsChannel 20 anchor in Springfield, Illinois, until one broadcast changed everything. Days after Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk was killed at an Utah Valley University event, Harmony closed a newscast with an emotional tribute she called “non-partisan,” rooted in personal loss, not politics. Station leadership suspended her for violating editorial policy, and Harmony says she was pressured to walk it back. Instead, she resigned publicly in a viral po...

Jan 27, 202642 minEp. 664

Rethinking Diabetes: The Truth You Need to Hear (Part 1)

Diabetes doesn’t wait. And the cost of waiting can be devastating. But there is another option you need to know about. Learn more: https://drphildiabetes.com Dr. Phil is joined by pro athletes Marshall Faulk and LaVar Ball, who speak from their own personal experience with diabetes. Sponsored by Diabetes Reversal Group. Educational purposes only. Not medical advice. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Jan 27, 202626 minEp. 663

New Year, Same Family: How to Reset Without a Blow Up

Your family is the factory where your life is built. What kind of product are you turning out? If your household runs on the same unspoken roles, triggers, and “walking on eggshells” rules, 2026 turns into the same arguments with a different calendar. Dr. Phil walks you through a practical reset that doesn’t require a blowup. If you’re tired of vague promises and empty threats, this episode gives you the structure to build a home that feels safer, steadier, and more fair, starting today. You’ll ...

Jan 26, 202641 minEp. 662

How Touch Grass Together Saves Students Drowning In Brain Rot

College students say screen addiction, not drugs or alcohol, is the biggest health crisis on campus today. On this episode of the Dr. Phil Podcast, Dr. Phil speaks with the founders of Touch Grass Together, a fast-growing, student-led movement helping young people break free from excessive screen use, burnout, and what many students now call “brain rot.” Started by college students and spreading rapidly across campuses nationwide, Touch Grass Together promotes a simple but powerful reset: put th...

Jan 23, 202636 minEp. 661

Escaping Abuse: Reuniting with My Rescuer (Part 2)

Part 2: Dr. Phil sits down with Roshin and Tyler, whose extraordinary true story has captivated millions online. At just 13 years old, Roshin fled an abusive home to survive. Unbeknownst to her, a police officer named Tyler was part of the search team that night. Fifteen years later, they reconnected while working together at the sheriff's department, fell in love, and got engaged. In this powerful episode, they reveal the harrowing details of Roshin's escape, her struggles in foster care, and t...

Jan 23, 202625 minEp. 660

Escaping Abuse: Reuniting with My Rescuer

Dr. Phil sits down with Roshin and Tyler, whose extraordinary true story has captivated millions online. At just 13 years old, Roshin fled an abusive home to survive. Unbeknownst to her, a police officer named Tyler was part of the search team that night. Fifteen years later, they reconnected while working together at the sheriff's department, fell in love, and got engaged. In this powerful episode, they reveal the harrowing details of Roshin's escape, her struggles in foster care, and the incre...

Jan 22, 202621 minEp. 659

The Lie of New Year's Resolutions

Most New Year’s resolutions fail by February, not because you’re lazy, but because willpower is emotional and finite. Here’s how to “program” your environment so change sticks. Thank you to our sponsors: NMLS 182334, https://nmlsconsumeraccess.org APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.196% for well qualified borrowers. Call 888-841-1319, for details about credit costs and terms. Or https://americanfinancing.net/Phil See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at ht...

Jan 21, 202624 minEp. 658

Blake Resnick: Kicking Chinese Drones Out of American Skies

Dr. Phil sits down with 25-year-old Blake Resnick, the founder of BRINC, to talk about how a teen who loved building drones ended up taking on Chinese tech giants in America’s skies. Blake explains how the Las Vegas Route 91 shooting changed everything for him, why he started cold-calling SWAT teams as a teenager, and how that led to his life-saving Lemur and Responder drones now used by major law-enforcement agencies. And former NYPD Chief of Department John Chell joins the conversation to shar...

Jan 20, 202644 minEp. 656

The Mississippi Miracle: What Happens When a State Gets Education Right

Mississippi was supposed to fail. Instead, it blew up the education playbook. Once near the bottom in reading, it’s now one of the most improved states in the country and others are scrambling to copy what worked. In this episode of The Real Story, Dr. Phil cuts through the noise and shows how Mississippi followed the science of reading, held the system accountable, and got results without throwing more money at the problem. No politics. No excuses. Just proof. If this worked in Mississippi, why...

Jan 20, 202624 minEp. 655

The Handmaid’s Hoax: The Attack on America’s Religious Right

The Handmaid’s Tale is often framed as a warning about America’s future but is it rewriting America’s past? Author Margaret Atwood has argued that the story reflects real historical patterns. But Dr. Phil and historian and author Danny Stein challenge that claim, arguing the story is pure fiction that misrepresents and attacks America’s religious roots. Thank you to our sponsor: NMLS 182334, https://nmlsconsumeraccess.org . APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.196% for well qualified borrowers. Ca...

Jan 15, 202633 minEp. 654

Out Of The Gate Mamdani Shows His True Colors

Mayor Zohran Mamdani had a unifying moment and chose the opposite. His inauguration speech wasn’t about healing a divided city. It was a declaration aimed at those who think differently. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jan 14, 202618 minEp. 653

Camp Mystic Parents Demanding Accountability

Families of girls killed in the Camp Mystic flood lay out their case: four lawsuits alleging negligence and gross negligence, a history of deadly flooding they say the camp chose to ignore, and emergency instructions that told children to stay in cabins as waters rose. They respond to Camp Mystic’s claim that the flood was “unprecedented,” talk about the new Heaven’s 27 Camp Safety Act and Youth CAMPER Act, and share how their daughters’ legacies are driving a fight for accountability so no othe...

Jan 12, 202622 minEp. 651

Reiner Murder Trial: Breaking Down The Warning Signs Of Parricide

Nick Reiner faces charges of parricide, the killing of a parent by their child. It is one of the rarest crimes, and one of the most disturbing because it violates one of the most basic human bonds. Parents are supposed to protect their children. Children are not supposed to fear — or kill — their parents. This video examines the Nick Reiner murder trial, the meaning of parricide, and the warning signs and psychological factors experts say often precede these rare cases. Thank you to our sponsors...

Jan 10, 202619 minEp. 650

Tom Homan Speaks Out: Minneapolis Shooting, Border Crackdown

White House Border Czar Tom Homan returns to visit with Dr. Phil and share what he sees as real results on the border—fewer illegal crossings, more resources for officers, and a renewed focus on public safety. In this respectful, straightforward conversation, Dr. Phil also asks Homan to weigh in on the deadly events in Minneapolis, and Homan offers his candid take on what happened and how it connects to his broader views on law and order. Dr. Phil gives him the space to explain his decisions, hi...

Jan 09, 202632 minEp. 649

The Daughters They Lost: Camp Mystic Parents Speak Out

Parents who sent their daughters to Camp Mystic, an all‑girls Christian camp on the Guadalupe River, relive the joy of that summer and the horror of the flash flood that followed. They describe the girls they lost, the riverside cabins in “Flash Flood Alley,” and the moments they realized this was not just a freak storm, but a preventable disaster they say was made worse by bad policies, missed warnings, and a camp that promised their children would be safe.​ Thank you to our sponsors: NMLS 1823...

Jan 08, 202622 minEp. 648

The Fight for Israel: Prime Minister Netanyahu on War, Terror, and Survival

In a candid conversation with Dr. Phil, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the surge in antisemitism, Israel's mission to destroy Hamas and what the future holds for the Middle East. Watch Dr. Phil on Linear (Subscriptions needed): Spectrum/Charter - https://www.spectrum.com/cable-tv/channel-lineup (Search for Envoy TV; Channel may vary by location) Frndly TV - https://watch.frndlytv.com/channel/live/envoy_tv FAST (No subscriptions needed): SamsungTV Plus - Channel 2977 or found in the ...

Jan 07, 202637 minEp. 647

Brain Hacks: Light Up Your Brain

Are there days that you’re sharp as mashed potatoes or feel that you just can’t “get it in gear?” Well, there are simple brain hacks that will change your life and help you reach your full potential. Watch Dr. Phil on Linear (Subscriptions needed): Spectrum/Charter - https://www.spectrum.com/cable-tv/channel-lineup (Search for Envoy TV; Channel may vary by location) Frndly TV - https://watch.frndlytv.com/channel/live/envoy_tv FAST (No subscriptions needed): SamsungTV Plus - Channel 2977 or found...

Jan 01, 202623 minEp. 646
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