The liberal media may hate Donald Trump but they’re not telling you the full story about how he’s saving college sports. In this episode of The Real Story, Dr. Phil breaks down how NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) changed everything — turning college athletics into a billion-dollar, pay-to-play system. What started as a way to fairly compensate athletes has turned into a nightmare for those of us who love college sports. So what does Trump’s executive order actually do — and why are so many leade...
Apr 24, 2026•21 min•Ep. 726
Holden Hughes was a 14-year-old freshman and football player at an elite CaliforniaCatholic school when he put on a friend’s prescription acne mask at asleep over. Three years later, in the summer of 2020 during Covid shutdowns andBLM protests, a parent obtained that old photo, posted it to social media calling it “blackface,” and organized a protest at the school, all within hours. By the next day, St. Francis High School told Holden and his family:withdraw or be expelled. No investigation. No ...
Apr 23, 2026•45 min•Ep. 725
James Broadnax is scheduled to die on April 30th. His cousin recently confessed to pulling the trigger. The DNA backs him up. A juror says she got it wrong. And serious questions have been raised about whether James ever got a fair trial. Dr. Phil examines the evidence with the people closest to this case... his wife, the juror, a Cornell Law professor, and a civil rights advocate ... in a conversation that could save a man's life. Thank you to our sponsor SoloSuit tor helping to make this episo...
Apr 22, 2026•57 min•Ep. 724
We just went 250,000 miles into space… and THIS is what nobody’s telling you. We’re spending nearly $100 billion of taxpayer money on the Artemis program—even though the private sector can do it faster… and for a fraction of the cost. So when you hear that President Donald Trump is cutting NASA’s budget, understand this: It’s not about slowing down space exploration. It’s about speeding it up… and making it dramatically more efficient. But instead of celebrating a historic moment, some in the me...
Apr 20, 2026•19 min•Ep. 723
If you're a sushi or fresh fish lover, this episode will rock your world. Imagine eating the most delicious, ocean-fresh yellowtail, bluefish, or redfish — that came from the desert, not the ocean. In this episode, Dr. Phil meets the brains behind Pure Blue Fish — an innovative aquaculture company raising sushi-grade ocean fish hours from the nearest ocean. It’s as sustainable as it is delicious. How does it work? And could this be the future of sustainable seafood in America? From water quality...
Apr 17, 2026•20 min•Ep. 722
Anxiety doesn’t always look like panic. Sometimes it hides in insomnia, gut issues, brain fog, and a body that feels “wired but tired.” In this episode, Dr. Phil talks with nutritional psychiatrist and trained chef Dr. Uma Naidoo about the science behind nutritional psychiatry using food and nutrients alongside therapy and medication to support mental well-being. Dr. Phil and Dr. Naidoo break down the gut–brain connection in plain language: how chronic stress can disrupt the microbiome, increase...
Apr 16, 2026•43 min•Ep. 721
Part 2: Dr. Phil’s exclusive interview with Catherine Herring, a wife who made national headlines after her husband was arrested and accused of secretly poisoning her drinks, on multiple occasions with an abortion inducing medication in a sole attempt to terminate her pregnancy. Tonight, Dr. Phil sits down with Catherine to discuss the aftermath of his arrest and guilty plea she claims was no justice at all. Plus, find out if Catherine’s now ex-husband has a relationship with the child Catherine...
Apr 14, 2026•45 min•Ep. 720
An exclusive interview with Catherine Herring, the wife who accused her husband of poisoning her, to end her pregnancy. Catherine Herring claims her whole life changed after she told her husband that she was pregnant with their 3rd child. Now, at the time of the pregnancy announcement, Catherine says she and her husband were separated, but she believed they were actively working to repair their marriage. But in the coming weeks after that announcement, Catherine claims she discovered her husband...
Apr 13, 2026•44 min•Ep. 719
In part two of his conversation with Dr. Phil, Tom Homan goes deeper. He says flat out, unequivocal, that he believes sleeper cells from the border crossing are already inside this country and the intelligence community knows it. He talks about the 145,000 children the Biden administration lost track of and what his team has found. And he takes on the media directly, after personally visiting the Dilley family detention center in Texas and seeing something very different from what's been reporte...
Apr 10, 2026•44 min•Ep. 718
Tom Homan has spent more than 40 years in law enforcement.He didn't have to come back. But he did because he believes in the mission and the people carrying it out. When Dr. Phil sat down with him in January, a major story was just breaking. A lot has happened since. Homan was dispatched toMinneapolis to take control of a difficult situation, worked directly with local officials to bring things to a close, and has spent the months since navigating one of the most intense periods in the history o...
Apr 09, 2026•40 min•Ep. 717
Sheridan Gorman didn’t deserve to die. Her story deserves to be told. Police say the suspect, Jose Medina, opened fire without warning on the Chicago lakefront. And yet — this story didn’t dominate headlines.It didn’t lead the news cycle. In many places, it barely showed up at all. Why? Because those ICE raids — whether people agree with them or not — were meant to prevent exactly this kind of outcome. Sponsored by Preserve Gold. Don’t react — have a plan. Get Dr. Phil’s FREE Wealth Protection G...
Apr 08, 2026•19 min•Ep. 716
Braun Levi was an 18-year-old senior and standout tennis player at Loyola High School in California with a bright future ahead, including a planned college tennis career. On May 4, 2025, while walking with a friend in Manhattan Beach, he was struck and killed by a vehicle driven by a woman allegedly under the influence of alcohol and driving on a suspended license. The impact of his death rippled through his school, family, and community, sparking grief and calls for change. His parents later es...
Apr 07, 2026•34 min•Ep. 715
An intimate, emotional interview withBraun Levi’s mother and his close friends, exploring who Braun was beyond the headlines...his personality, dreams, friendships, and the life he was building before it was suddenly cut short. The conversation traces the day everything changed, the shock and grief that followed, and how a family navigates unimaginable loss while choosing purpose over despair. Through her voice, viewers gain insight into the ripple effects of tragedy on siblings, parents, and co...
Apr 06, 2026•34 min•Ep. 714
Israel's Ambassador to the U.S. Yechiel Leiter opens up to Dr. Phil about leadership in wartime, personal loss, and how nations and families find the strength to go on. Thank you to our sponsors who helped make this episode possible: Preserve Gold - text "ASK PHIL" to 50505 and go to https://DrPhilGold.com 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 The You Can Do It Foundation suppo...
Apr 03, 2026•53 min•Ep. 713
In the wake of a violent antisemitic attack on campus, DePaul student Michael Kaminsky and University of Chicago student Jake Rymer refused to stay silent. What began as fear and frustration over rising campus hostility after October 7 became a grassroots legislative movement. With no political power or institutional backing, the two students organized, educated, and lobbied city leaders -culminating in a unanimous 50–0 City Council vote making Chicago the largest American city to codify the IHR...
Apr 02, 2026•45 min•Ep. 712
As Mark Twain once said: “What is the secret of their immortality?” For thousands of years, the Jewish people have endured—exile, persecution, violence. Just in time for Passover, I sit down with Rabbi Joshua Franklin to learn the secrets to Jewish survival. These aren’t just Jewish ideas. They’re principles anyone can use—Jews, non-Jews, believers and non-believers alike. It’s a roadmap for getting through adversity—right now. Thank you to our sponsors that made this episode possible: *Don’t wa...
Apr 01, 2026•28 min•Ep. 711
What happens when you “tax the rich”… and the rich leave? In this episode of The Real Story, we break down Zohran Mamdani’s plan to raise taxes — and why the outcome may be the opposite of what people expect. Here’s the reality: New York has already lost more than $500 billion in income. Over 125,000 residents have moved to Florida, taking billions with them. And the top 1% still pays over 40% of all income taxes. So what happens if more of them leave? You don’t just lose the rich. You lose the ...
Mar 30, 2026•22 min•Ep. 710
Every time gas prices spike, people panic.That’s exactly when bad financial decisions get made. In The Real Story, I’m breaking down what’s really happening in the economy and how to keep your head clear when everyone else is reacting emotionally. Sponsored by Preserve Gold. Don’t react — have a plan. Get Dr. Phil’s FREE Wealth Protection Guide from Preserve Gold. Text PHIL to 50505 or go to https://DrPhilGold.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at h...
Mar 27, 2026•20 min•Ep. 709
On this encore episode of the Dr. Phil Podcast, we’re revisiting our conversation with multi-platinum country duo Maddie & Tae, a story of friendship, fame, and a life-changing crossroads. Maddie andTae, were only 15 years old when they first met. Two young women with a dream of creating music that made an impact and touched the hearts to those who listened to it. Together, as teenagers, these self-described “best-friends and sisters” took on Nashville and became a multi-platinum country duo...
Mar 26, 2026•44 min•Ep. 708
In this episode of The Real Story, Dr. Phil breaks down how Congress’ failure to pass a budget is impacting national security, from TSA and border protection to cyber defense and the Secret Service. With 260,000 Department of Homeland Security employees affected many working without pay — the consequences go far beyond long lines at the airport. Staffing shortages, burnout, and financial stress are hitting the very people responsible for keeping the country safe. This is bigger than politics. Th...
Mar 24, 2026•21 min•Ep. 707
Antisemitism isn’t just politics—it’s a psychological pattern fueled by fear, identity insecurity, conspiracy thinking, and group pressure. Dr. Phil sits down with Israeli writer and bestselling author Hen Mazzig to explain why antisemitism “mutates” to fit the moral language of each era, how scapegoating becomes an emotional shortcut, and why viral misinformation moves faster than the truth. From campus chants to algorithm-driven propaganda, they unpack how people get pulled into moral certaint...
Mar 24, 2026•44 min•Ep. 706
California quietly reclassified people in their early 50s as “elderly” and opened the door for rapists with 50-, 100-, even 800-year sentences to walk free after serving a fraction of their time. Through Jennifer’s story, this episode uncovers how that happened with almost no public scrutiny, why most victims never hear about these parole hearings until it’s too late, and what prosecutors and judges say must change before other states start copying the same playbook. Thank you to our sponsor: Pr...
Mar 23, 2026•43 min•Ep. 705
Dr. Phil will continue to speak with married couple of 51 years, Mike and Roxanne, who yesterday shared how their entire life savings, totaling over one million dollars, was stolen by a network of sophisticated scammers. Dr. Phil introduce the couple to Darby, who says her 87-year-old mother was conned out of more than just her hard-earned money, Darby says scammers also stole her mother’s sense of security. Plus, Dr. Phil will introduce a retired FBI special agent who will tell us the playbook ...
Mar 20, 2026•42 min•Ep. 704
Dr. Phil discusses how sophisticated networks of online hackers and internet scammers are targeting individuals in attempt to steal their identity and empty their bank accounts. Dr. Phi shares the detailed inner workings of how scammers were able to deceive married couple of 51 years, Mike and Roxanne, out of their entire life savings worth over one million dollars. Mike and Roxanne share with Dr. Phil the details of a scam that not only played out over 4 months, but involved alleged manipulatio...
Mar 19, 2026•46 min•Ep. 703
You’re not just working hard… you might be working yourself to death.If your job is your identity, that’s a red flag. In this episode of *The Real Story*, Dr. Phil breaks down how high performers get trapped chasing self-worth through work — and why it’s costing you your health, relationships, and peace of mind. • Burnout, anxiety, poor sleep • Addiction to productivity and “getting things done” • Higher risk of heart attack and stroke This isn’t success. It’s a trap. 👉 If you feel guilty when ...
Mar 18, 2026•23 min•Ep. 702
They can schedule a heart transplant in days. In America, you wait years. That impossible math has one explanation: someone is being killed to fill the order. Tonight, investigative journalist Jan Jekielek, senior editor at The Epoch Times and author of Killed to Order: China's Organ Harvesting Industry and the True Nature of America's Biggest Adversary exposes the Chinese Communist Party's state-sanctioned, for-profit organ harvesting industry, estimated at $8.9 billion a year. From the whistle...
Mar 17, 2026•43 min•Ep. 701
Forced organ harvesting. Human trafficking. The global organ trade. In this episode of The Real Story, Dr. Phil sits down with investigative journalist Jan Jekielek (Senior Editor, The Epoch Times) to examine disturbing allegations surrounding China’s organ harvesting system and the broader black market for human organs. The thought is horrifying: People being detained, medically tested, and targeted for their organs. A system where human beings are reduced to biological inventory. 👉 Listen unt...
Mar 16, 2026•18 min•Ep. 700
When Antoinette left the house to pick up groceries, she believed her daughter Muffin was safe at home. But when she returned, she faced every parent’s worst nightmare. Her daughter had taken her own life after experiencing online bullying. Now, as Meta and Mark Zuckerberg roll out new teen safety tools on Instagram, many parents are asking the same question: If the dangers were known for years, why did these protections take so long? Thank you to our sponsor: Preserve Gold - text "ASK PHIL" to ...
Mar 13, 2026•21 min•Ep. 699
Dr. Phil virtually sits down with Jillian Michaels for an honest and lively conversation about health, resilience, and finding your voice. From navigating reality TV drama to standing up for what matters, Jillian shares her story with humor, empathy, and a passion for helping others take control of their well-being and speak their truth—inviting viewers to challenge old ideas and create positive change together. Thank you to our sponsors that helped make this episode possible: *Diabetes doesn’t ...
Mar 12, 2026•47 min•Ep. 698
“The second you step onto that island… he owns you.” Dr. Phil breaks down the disturbing psychology behind Jeffrey Epstein’s power and how billionaires, politicians, and global elites became trapped in a network built on ego, manipulation, and blackmail. Why would intelligent, successful people risk everything to enter Epstein’s world? Was it arrogance… corruption… or something far darker? In this episode of The Real Story, Dr. Phil examines how Epstein built influence, controlled powerful peopl...
Mar 11, 2026•19 min•Ep. 697
