There is a serious threat to the future of this country, one that could threaten every aspect of America’s infrastructure, leaving families and businesses helpless. Many blue-collar professionals say there is a stigma keeping young adults from rolling up their sleeves and replacing the men and women who are aging out, creating a crippling labor shortage. First Dr. Phil speaks with 22-year-old Mikey, who says he quit his job as an electrician because it made him miserable. He says his generation ...
Feb 04, 2025•43 min•Ep 320•Transcript available on Metacast ‘Dance Moms’ diva Abby Lee Miller sits down with Dr. Phil to share her past, her prison time, and what’s next for the reality tv star. She’s been called tough, controversial, and at times, downright unfiltered. But now, Abby Lee Miller is sitting down with Dr. Phil to face the questions everyone’s been asking. How did a dance career turn into a prison sentence? What’s the real story behind her public feud with former students and colleagues? And after everything, is she ready for redemption—or i...
Feb 01, 2025•41 min•Ep 319•Transcript available on Metacast Dr. Phil takes viewers behind the scenes of ICE arrest in Chicago. Tom Homan, the former ICE Director and now President Trump’s 'border czar' is all about transparency and the letter of the law. When they decided to undertake the first large multi-agency operation to identify, target, and arrest dangerous illegal aliens in Chicago, Homan agreed to allow Merit TV and Dr. Phil to embed with agents and document factually what was going on. Specifically, how targets were identified, prioritized, app...
Jan 31, 2025•49 min•Ep 318•Transcript available on Metacast Patty Prewitt, recently released from prison after serving 40 years for a crime she maintains she didn’t commit, joins Dr. Phil alongside her daughter, Jane Prewitt, and News On Merit Street anchor, Loni Coombs. Together, they discuss Patty’s fight for freedom, the challenges of reintegration after incarceration, and the ongoing push for justice. Dr Phil, who has closely followed Patty's case, shares his perspective on the controversial conviction and what it reveals about systemic flaws in the ...
Jan 30, 2025•42 min•Ep 317•Transcript available on Metacast Dr. Phil interviews the mother of murdered Maryland mom Rachel Morin, allegedly killed by a man in the U.S. illegally. She shares her grief and advocates for stricter immigration policies, urging lawmakers to take action to protect Americans. Dr. Phil conducts an in-depth interview with Patty Morin, the mother of Rachel Morin, a Maryland woman tragically murdered in 2023. The conversation centers around both the emotional toll of losing a child to violent circumstances, as well as the broader so...
Jan 29, 2025•42 min•Ep 316•Transcript available on Metacast A focus on dangerous street takeovers, where young adults close down streets to perform reckless car stunts. Tonight, Dr. Phil focuses on a dangerous trend law enforcement calls a “street takeover,” where hundreds of young adults close down streets to perform reckless car stunts. Dr. Phil will speak with Cindi and Maria, who know first-hand how dangerous a street takeover can be. Maria says what started out as a fun night hosting a dinner party for friends, ended with her in a coma, and her lovi...
Jan 28, 2025•41 min•Ep 315•Transcript available on Metacast Nearly 40% of young Americans, aged 18–22, are addicted to social media, leaving many feeling targeted and trapped. Tonight, Dr. Phil explores the link between excessive use and mental health struggles. “Doom Scrolling”, “FOMO”, “Likes” and “Follows” these are things that keep pre-teens, teens and early 20-somethings focused on their phones. In fact, nearly 40% of young Americans, aged 18 to 22, are reportedly ADDICTED to social media, leaving many feeling Targeted and Trapped. A recent study fr...
Jan 25, 2025•44 min•Ep 314•Transcript available on Metacast Dr. Phil is taken by NYC Mayor Eric Adams on an evening tour of the Herald Square and West 4th Street subway stations, where Hizzoner and McGraw explore the mayor’s PATH initiative, which provides resources to assist homeless and mentally ill individuals in leaving the streets. Dr. Phil and the Mayor, along with his dedicated response team, the NYPD and the initiative’s Sr. Advisor, also travel on the subway and to various locations to highlight the problem New York City is facing and how they’r...
Jan 24, 2025•44 min•Ep 313•Transcript available on Metacast Agenda, Activism, and Bias, are three words many claim are infiltrating mental health care due to therapists putting their own political ideologies before their patient’s needs. There is a growing concern by many who claim some mental health professionals and psychology professors have placed their own socio-political ideologies over what's best for their patients and the students entering the field. These same critics claim the bias has left many patients feeling the need to censor themselves o...
Jan 23, 2025•42 min•Ep 312•Transcript available on Metacast Dr. Phil’s one-on-one with incoming Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochman Dr. Phil sits down with Los Angeles’ new District Attorney, Nathan Hochman, a no-nonsense prosecutor with decades of experience. Known for his tough but balanced approach, Hochman is stepping into one of the most high-profile DA roles in the country. Unlike his predecessor, George Gascón, Hochman has promised a “hard middle” approach to crime—rejecting extreme policies on both ends of the spectrum. Backed by law enf...
Jan 22, 2025•41 min•Ep 311•Transcript available on Metacast Dr. Phil and Dr. Andrew Hartz, Founder & President of the Open Therapy Institute (OTI) https://www.opentherapyinstitute.org/ delve into the complex intersections of therapy with cultural and political dynamics. They explore the current shift towards a more politicized mental health field, highlighting the challenges and implications of departing from traditional patient-centered care models. Discover how the Open Therapy Institute is at the forefront of reimagining therapy by emphasizing a patie...
Jan 22, 2025•43 min•Ep 310•Transcript available on Metacast Dr. Phil sits down with Hizzoner at the mayor’s historic residence, Gracie Mansion. The conversation covers critical topics, including Mayor Adams’ indictment, immigration challenges, and his efforts to address homelessness. Dr. Phil sits down with Hizzoner at the mayor’s historic residence, Gracie Mansion. In a candid exchange, McGraw asks Adams, “You’ve been indicted as a sitting mayor by a grand jury. Why do you think that happened?” Mayor Adams, replies that he believes it stems from him bei...
Jan 21, 2025•43 min•Ep 309•Transcript available on Metacast Trump recently appointed Tom Homan as our “Border Czar” to help implement his vision on fixing our border crisis. Homan has over 30 yrs of experience in immigration enforcement, having served in various capacities, including as a police officer, Border Patrol agent, and acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) under Trump from January 2017 to June 2018. He also gained recognition for overseeing record deportations during the Obama administration, earning the Presidential Rank...
Jan 18, 2025•42 min•Ep 308•Transcript available on Metacast Dr. Phil’s one-on-one with incoming “Borde Czar” Tom Homan. Dr. Phil has an in-depth conversation with President-Elect Trump’s incoming “border czar,” Tom Homan. Tom is about as tough as they come. With decades of experience, he’s been tapped to oversee all U.S. borders – including air and sea security – and lead the charge on deporting undocumented immigrants. It’s a cornerstone of Trump’s immigration plan. But Homan is no stranger to controversy. You probably remember his role in the “zero tol...
Jan 17, 2025•43 min•Ep 307•Transcript available on Metacast As wildfires, hurricanes, and floods repeatedly devastate areas of the U.S. a focus on the nationwide insurance crisis as premiums skyrocket and companies abandon entire communities leaving homeowners forced to choose between coverage and survival. The Los Angeles wildfires decimated tens of thousands of acres, killed at least 10, and forced the evacuation of more than 180,000 people Dr. Phil focuses on a devastating crisis that’s hitting close to home. Homeowners in California and across the na...
Jan 16, 2025•43 min•Ep 306•Transcript available on Metacast Los Angeles County District Attorney and Sheriff talk to Dr. Phil about charges against looters and arsonists Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman talks to Dr. Phil about charging 10 individuals in four crimes committed during the devastating wildfires. Nine people are facing felony charges in connection to residential burglaries in the cities of Pacific Palisades and Altadena, and a separate defendant has been charged with arson for intentionally starting a fire in the city of Az...
Jan 15, 2025•50 min•Ep 305•Transcript available on Metacast Meet guests, who claim their paychecks are barely enough to survive in today’s economy, plus adults in their 70s who cannot afford to stop working. Dr. Phil is speaking with guests, who, despite being fully employed, claim their paychecks are barely enough to survive in today’s economy. Dr. Phil will speak with Jordan and his wife Latisha, who claim despite both working full time as teachers, they can barely afford the necessities to survive for themselves and their children, including not being...
Jan 14, 2025•40 min•Ep 304•Transcript available on Metacast An Encore Presentation: President Trump’s verdict is in – guilty on all 34 counts. Dr. Phil uses 15 years of trial science expertise to break down errors made by the trial judge in this historic conviction and how this impacts the country. A Trump verdict discussion like no other. Dr. Phil Primetime will focus on how this conviction is a judicial travesty. A former president, and current Republican nominee now facing up to four years in prison. And if given prison time, the ramifications are unp...
Jan 11, 2025•42 min•Ep 303•Transcript available on Metacast From romance to rage, adoration online to in-person obsession, this episode is a cautionary tale about stalking. Stalking stories have captured the country’s attention with hugely popular shows that follow encounters that spark fixation but it’s not always fiction. We’ll explore the challenges victims often face seeking safeguards while living in fear of potential physical harm. Is a restraining or protective order just a piece of paper? Or a powerful first tool for the victim’s protection? We’l...
Jan 10, 2025•43 min•Ep 302•Transcript available on Metacast Mushrooms, Molly, Ecstasy, MDMA. Tune in tonight to hear just how experts believe these drugs might hold the key to not just battling but CURING PTSD, depression, and other mental health issues in veterans and active-duty service members. We’re discussing Psychedelic drugs to treat veterans and active duty members suffering from PTSD and other mental health issues. 67% of veterans who participated in a new trial treated with MDMA say it cured or lessened their PTSD. They say it’s time to drop th...
Jan 09, 2025•40 min•Ep 301•Transcript available on Metacast A 14-year-old Long Island girl went missing for 26 days. Her father, Frank Gervasi, rescued her from a boat called The Phoenix, suspecting she was sex-trafficked. Suffolk County police arrested a 65-year-old man in connection with the case. Thank you to our sponsors: Tax Network USA: Visit https://TNUSA.com/DRPHIL or call 1-800-958-1000. Preserve Gold : Visit: https://preservegold.com/ Get a FREE precious metals guide that contains essential information on how to help protect your accounts. Text...
Jan 09, 2025•48 min•Ep 300•Transcript available on Metacast Shockingly low literacy rates, underfunded schools, and overworked teachers are creating a perfect storm, leaving millions of students behind academically. Dr. Phil sits down with educators, parents, and a former senior official in the U.S. Dept. of Education to uncover what's REALLY happening in our public schools. Samantha, a former special ed elementary school teacher, says all she wanted to do since she was a child was work in education. But after experiencing the reality of teaching in the ...
Jan 08, 2025•42 min•Ep 299•Transcript available on Metacast ‘Dance Moms’ diva Abby Lee Miller sits down with Dr. Phil to share her past, her prison time, and what’s next for the reality tv star. She’s been called tough, controversial, and at times, downright unfiltered. But now, Abby Lee Miller is sitting down with Dr. Phil to face the questions everyone’s been asking. How did a dance career turn into a prison sentence? What’s the real story behind her public feud with former students and colleagues? And after everything, is she ready for redemption—or i...
Jan 07, 2025•43 min•Ep 298•Transcript available on Metacast Family vloggers are cashing in, but also coming under fire for posting their kids. Dr Phil discusses whether children’s comfortability, safety and privacy are being compromised for a chunk of change.
Jan 04, 2025•39 min•Ep 297•Transcript available on Metacast Parents, brace yourselves for a wake-up call! Dr. Phil delves into the alarming rise of sextortion targeting teen boys, uncovering the silent threats lurking in the digital world and urging families to tighten their bonds before it's too late. There's a dangerous and silent predator infiltrating homes across America, preying on the vulnerability of teen boys. In an era where familial connections are dwindling, virtual sextortionists capitalize on teenagers' longing for connection, exploiting the...
Jan 03, 2025•40 min•Ep 296•Transcript available on Metacast Dr. Phil joins Steve Harvey to guide 250 teens at the Steve Harvey Mentoring Camp, teaching them to become responsible, ambitious men. Through laughter, tears, and wisdom, they inspire young men raised in single female-headed homes to reach their full potential. Who teaches a teen boy how to become a man when he is being raised in a single female-headed household? To whom does he turn when he needs a male mentor or example? Dr. Phil helps Steve Harvey fill that void for the 250 teens who are for...
Jan 02, 2025•47 min•Ep 295•Transcript available on Metacast America’s drug shortage is impacting millions of lives and threatening the US’s national security. Could China be behind it? Millions are going without the medications they need due to the national drug shortage. Hundreds of drugs that treat cancer, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and more are in serious short supply causing widespread panic and suffering. Twenty-nine-year-old Samantha, who has been on ADHD medication for the past 14 years, says she hasn’t been able to get he...
Jan 01, 2025•41 min•Ep 294•Transcript available on Metacast Dr. Phil exposes the intense and often misunderstood world of modern marijuana, which boasts THC levels as high as 96%—a significant jump from the 4% THC found in the 1990s. With more than 240 million marijuana-related 911 calls a year, marijuana emergencies are on the rise. Dr. Phil is joined by Heather and Randy, parents mourning the tragic loss of their son Randy Jr., who committed suicide while addicted to marijuana. We also hear from Kobe, who attributes his three psychotic episodes to mari...
Dec 31, 2024•39 min•Ep 293•Transcript available on Metacast Will AI technologies improve America’s education system as we know it? Or is AI minimizing students’ ability to think and problem-solve independently? In this episode, Dr. Phil welcomes education experts, AI specialists, and students to discuss AI and its impact on our education system in America. Thank you to our sponsor: Preserve Gold : Visit: https://preservegold.com/ Get a FREE precious metals guide that contains essential information on how to help protect your accounts. Text “DRPHIL” to 50...
Dec 28, 2024•41 min•Ep 292•Transcript available on Metacast We’ll celebrate what’s right with today’s youth! We’ll hear from a fraternity member who made headlines for bravely and proudly protecting and defending the American and Israeli flag when protesters on campus tried to hoist theirs instead. Another patriotic young man shares why he has placed more than 600 thousand flags on fallen soldiers’ graves. We’ll meet a young mogul who turned a lemonade stand into an 11-million-dollar business, a teen beauty queen breaking barriers with her disability, an...
Dec 27, 2024•39 min•Ep 291•Transcript available on Metacast 
