The Dr. Phil Podcast
Episodes
The Science of Revenge: The World's Deadliest Addiction
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 forgivenes...
Gestapo? | The REAL Story with Dr. Phil
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz had the ignorance and insensitivity to compare federal immigration agents — ICE — to the Gestapo. Let me tell you The ...
Raising Lazy
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
[Encore] Is Monogamy Dead
24 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Is monogamy outdated...
Lowering The Bar Punishes Our Most Outstanding Students | The REAL Story with Dr. Phil
24 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
Eric Adams & Dr. Phil: NYC Crime, Campus Chaos, Antisemitism—And His Trump Meeting
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Shocking Embassy Killing Sparks Outrage | The REAL Story with Dr. Phil
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 emba...
Edan is Home: A Family's Victory Over Terror
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 hop...
Let's All Agree Lowering Drug Prices Is A Great Thing - The REAL Story with Dr. Phil
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 cr...
UAP Disclosure: Psychology of Government Secrets & Public Perception
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As drones and covert operations raise questions about national security, Luis Elizondo and Bryce Zabel shed light on the growing transparency movement...
These Jewish Values Make Israel A Light Unto The World | The REAL Story with Dr. Phil
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As mainstream media bashes Israel, ZAKA, Israel's rescue and recovery volunteers, exemplify the ultimate kindness and respect for humanity required by...
Blindsided By Brutality
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Phil Primetime confronts the harrowing reality of individuals whose lives are shattered in an instant by unexpected acts of brutality they neve...
The Remote Work Revolt: Dr. Phil Breaks It Down | The REAL Story with Dr. Phil
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Phil tackles the rising tension between corporate mandates and remote workers pushing back. In this episode, he examines the recent case of JPMorg...
Alert! Trigger Warnings Don't Work
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 F...
Standing Strong For Israel And Jews Everywhere - The REAL Story with Dr. Phil
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Phil and NYC Mayor Eric Adams will join rabbis on June 8th to show their unwavering solidarity with Israelis and American Jews. ...
Hidden Reality of Human Trafficking
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's a multi-billion-dollar industry built on manipulation, coercion, and unimaginable suffering— Human trafficking and it's happening right here in...
From Starbucks to Struggles: What's Holding Gen Z Back? |The REAL Story with Dr. Phil
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 st...
EXCLUSIVE: Choosing Hope: Taylor Odlozil On Haley's Final Days
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Odlozi...
"Mother's Day" Under Fire? | The REAL Story with Dr. Phil
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Silenced at the Border? What They Didn't Want You to Know
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 s...
Government Shutdown | The REAL Story with Dr. Phil
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 sa...
The Dark Side of the NSA? Tulsi Gabbard Takes a Stand | The Real Story REAL Story with Dr. Phil
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tulsi Gabbard made headlines after firing over 100 intelligence officers for engaging in explicit sexual conversations on a secure NSA chat tool—all...
Older, Lonely And Scammed
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 f...
The Nitrous Oxide High: Legal and Potentially Lethal
10 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
DOGE Exposes The Down And Dirty Of Shameful Government Spending | The REAL Story with Dr. Phil
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
Affluent Town Terrorized By Teen Gangs
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Workplace Debate: Work From Home Or Return to Office?
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Shedeur Sanders Pranked by "Punks" During NFL Draft - The REAL Story with Dr. Phil
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
NFL draft taken over by "punks" making cruel "prank" calls. Shedeur Sanders, Colorado Buffaloes player and son of Deion Sanders, the most high-profile...
From Fiction to Function: Noland Arbaugh's Brain Chip Journey
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Noland Arbaugh went from athlete to paralysis—and now, thanks to Neuralink's brain chip, he's breaking records, redefining independence, and proving...
Disney's Dumb DEI Move. Snow White Never Had Snowball's Chance.
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
American Wombs for Sale: The Rise of Chinese Birth Tourism
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
American Wombs for Sale: The Rise of Chinese Birth Tourism Is American citizenship quietly becoming a commodity—and who's cashing in? ...
I Pray For A New Pope Who Will Neither Condemn The Sinner Nor Bless The Sin
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As the conclave to elect the new Pope begins this week, Pope Francis blesses us with the opportunity to learn from his accomplishments and mi...
Sacred Sexuality Or Scandal: The ONE TASTE Controversy
03 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When wellness, power, and controversy collide: Loni Coombs sits down with OneTaste founder Nicole Daedone Dr. Phil and Merit TV's Loni Coomb...
Return To Work: The REAL Story with Dr. Phil
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ju...
The Price To Play: College & Youth Sports
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New rules allowing young athletes to profit off their name, image and likeness are stirring debate. How are lucrative deals impacting the game, ethics...
Threats, Hammers, and Molotov Cocktails: This Is American Politics Now | The REAL Story with Dr. Phil
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Death threats. Arson. Assassination attempts. A wave of political violence is sweeping across America — and it's not coming from foreign enemies. It...
When Words Become Crimes: The Cost Of School Shooting Threats
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How should we handle school threats and how far should law enforcement go to stop the next tragedy? What happens when school shooting threats—whethe...
Trump's 100th Day: The REAL Story with Dr. Phil
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
President Trump didn't make all the right decisions, but he can make every decision right. And what he accomplished during his first 100 ...
RFK Jr: The First 100 Days – A Special Edition Of Dr. Phil Primetime
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Phil sits down with Health Secretary RFK Jr. for a raw, no-holds-barred town hall on his first 100 days in office—facing tough questions from th...
Tax Dollars For Educational Rot: The REAL Story with Dr. Phil
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Radical Graduate Students Get Full Ride to Spew Anti-American Hate The Trump administration is going after Harvard and other elite univer...
The Verdict: Rachel Morin's Mother Speaks
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Phil joins Patty Morin, grieving mother of Rachel Morin, and Attorney Randolph Rice to unpack the verdict, explore justice, immigration, and heali...
Food Killing Us: The REAL Story with Dr. Phil
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chlorinated Chicken and Pig Hair Pizza. It's Dinnertime in America. Robert F. Kennedy Jr has stirred up controversy since being named He...
Breaking Point: America's Rage Against Health Insurance Companies
26 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson revealed two horrific aspects of American life: A healthcare executive was shot dead, and because he...
Hot Coffee, Hot Verdict | The REAL Story with Dr. Phil
26 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A California jury just ordered Starbucks to pay $50 million after a driver suffered devastating burns from spilled tea. Dr. Phil dives into the case, ...
Dr. Phil Primetime Rewind: One Year Later (Part 2)
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2: Dr Phil and Robin McGraw continues to pull back the curtain on their extraordinary journey. In a divided world, Dr. Phil answered the call for...
Liberals Should Love Elon Musk for Helping Save The Environment
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The radical left's calculated effort to attack Elon Musk makes zero sense when considering Musk's contributions to the world from Tesla to SpaceX to O...
One Year Later: Dr. Phil Primetime Rewind (Part 1)
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Part 1: In a divided world, Dr. Phil answered the call for truth—193 episodes, 20,000 miles, and one fearless mission. Now, Dr. Phil and Robin McGra...
Sore-Loser Parents Threaten Lawsuit For New "Buzzword" At Spelling Bee...
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Phil says there are "winners and learners." This @ScrippsBee contestant is nether. 12-year-old Amara Chepuri misspelled a w...
Secrets, Lies, and the Price of Truth: The CIA Whistleblower John Kiriakou | Part 2
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Phil continues his raw conversation with ex-CIA officer John Kiriakou. In this gripping continuation of Dr. Phil's deep-dive with former CIA off...
Too Old To Live With Mom And Dad. Now, Grow Up And Get Your Own Place...
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Too Old To Live With Mom And Dad. Now, Grow Up And Get Your Own Place... Millions of young adults (and let's be real, some not-so-young o...
Gabby Petito Traffic Stop: Ranger Speaks
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Phil exclusive interview with Park Ranger Ryan Kral. One of the officers present at the highly criticized Gabby Petito traffic stop breaks his si...
Mob Mentality Reaches a New Level of Insanity - The REAL Story with Dr. Phil
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From BLM Marches to Campus Protests to the Anti-Tesla Movement, how did free speech turn into a free-for-all? Shame on those leaders who t...
Is Justice Really Blind?
19 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight, Dr. Phil explores how reverse discrimination and DEI initiatives have affected some Americans. Brooks Warden is a plaintiff in a lawsuit alle...
Our Children Need The 10 Commandments In Their Classrooms - The REAL Story with Dr. Phil
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Phil's Good Friday message to the mass media and liberal lawmakers: America is one nation under God for a reason, the Ten Commandments are the abs...
Celebrities Flee the USA! - The REAL Story with Dr. Phil
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Phil says "sayonara" to Rosie O'Donnell, Courtney Love, Ellen DeGeneres, and every shameful celebrity giving up on America rather than giving Pres...
Gone Without Goodbye: The Truth About Suicide
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Suicide touches every family, every community, and too often leaves loved ones with more questions than answers. Every 11 minutes, an American takes t...
Power-hungry Judges Need To Let Trump Do His Job - The REAL Story with Dr. Phil
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Activist judges across America are blocking President Trump's every move. This week, Federal Judges in Denver and Boston are putting ideology above de...
Top Secrets: The CIA Torture Whistleblower John Kiriakou
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Would you risk it all to expose the truth? Discover the extraordinary story of John Kiriakou. Dr. Phil welcomes John Kiriakou, a former CIA coun...
It's the Ultimate Game for H.S. Seniors, Until Someone Dies - The REAL Story with Dr. Phil
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You know the saying: it's all fun and games until someone gets hurt. Well, what if someone gets shot? Across the country, high school seniors are div...
Is 'No' Enough?
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is 'No' Enough? Is "No" enough? What truly protects you—restraining orders, legal steps, or something more? Tonight, survivors of sexual assault and...
Attacked, Spit On, Threatened: The Scary New Reality for Teachers?
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A Florida teacher is brutally attacked by two 19-year-old students, caught on camera in a violent, unprovoked ambush. But this isn't just one isolated...
Download Dangers
12 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight, You or someone you know is about to "Download Danger!" According to the Federal Trade Commission, in 2023, one-point-one-four BILLION was los...
Not One College Recruited Josh Allen. Now he's one of the highest paid QB's in the NFL - The REAL Story with Dr. Phil
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Buffalo Bill's Quarterback Josh Allen is Dr. Phil's poster child for meritocracy. He went from "hayseed" to NFL MVP, proving winners never quit....
Part 2: Lindy Li's Unfiltered Truth
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When truth-telling leads to exile, Lindy Li reveals to Dr. Phil her dramatic exit from the Democratic Party, the backlash that shook her, and her unex...
Beautiful, Busted and Shameless: Arrested Not Once, But Twice
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When a Georgia sorority girl flashed her pearly whites for a mugshot, she broke the internet. Now Lily Stewart is back—with a second arrest in just ...
Public Backlash And Political Betrayal: Lindy Li's Unfiltered Truth
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When truth-telling leads to exile, Lindy Li reveals to Dr. Phil her dramatic exit from the Democratic Party, the backlash that shook her, and ...
What In the World Were These Congressional Crybabies Thinking?
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Same Name. Same Shame. Dr. Phil tells Al Green and Marjorie Taylor Greene to grow up, show some respect, and stop embarrassing America. Plus, a brief ...
Part 2: Free Speech or Terrorist Threat: Should Palestinian student Mahmoud Khalil be deported?
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is Mahmoud Khalil a danger to society, or a victim of circumstance? Dr. Phil dives into the controversial deportation case, seeking the truth behind t...
This Is an Urgent Crisis in America: Raise Hell and Shut Down the DOE
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Phil gives a big fat 'F" to the Department of Education for failing to do its job. For those questioning President Trump's executive orde...
Free Speech or Terrorist Threat: Should Palestinian student Mahmoud Khalil be deported?
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From the charged atmosphere of Columbia University protests, where allegations of Hamas ties swirled around Mahmoud Khalil, to the fiery activism of N...
March Moronic Behaviors - The REAL Story with Dr. Phil
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
March Madness ends tonight when Florida plays Houston in the National Championship. But in addition to shining moments, we've seen terrible sportsmans...
When AI Becomes Human
05 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As AI companions blur the line between connection and delusion, Dr. Phil investigates the rising trend of people turning to artificial intelligence fo...
Attacks on Tesla and Harvard offers FREE Brainwashing - The REAL Story with Dr. Phil
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Phil sounds off on radical extremists who create chaos, deny common sense, and shut down their perceived enemies by any means necessary. Thi...
[Encore] Patty Prewitt Finally Free: 40 Years Behind Bars
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Patty Prewitt, recently released from prison after serving 40 years for a crime she maintains she didn't commit, joins Dr. Phil alongside her daugh...
The Media Thinks We Are Stupid: The Real Story with Dr. Phil
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you believe Donald Trump and Elon Musk want to steal Aunt Edna's Medicare check? Of course not. Except, mainstream media thinks we're so stupid, we...
American Values: Make America Healthy Again
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A Dr. Phil's Merit TV Special. American Values: Make America Healthy Again. Thank you to our sponsors for supporting this podcast and making it possib...
The REAL Story with Dr. Phil
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Real Story. A brand new daily podcast from Dr. Phil and MeritTV. No spin. No BS. Just the truth.
Meritocracy: Future-Proof Yourself and Adapt to a World of Change
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this must-listen episode, Dr. Phil dives deep into the realities of a rapidly evolving world where meritocracy, adaptability, and specialized skill...
Fair Or Foul Play? The Controversy Over Trans Athletes In Women's Sports
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We'll tackle one of the most heated debates in sports —should transgender athletes be allowed to compete in women's sports? The conflict over whet...
The Hustle & The Hassle
29 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever feel like, no matter how hard you hustle, you can't seem to get ahead financially? You're not alone! In fact, 61% of Americans say they're...
[Encore] The Dangerous Street Takeover Trend Part 2
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight, Dr. Phil focuses on a dangerous trend law enforcement calls a "street takeover," where hundreds of young adults close down streets to perform...
Teacher's Mysterious Death: Was Ellen Greenberg Murdered? Part 2
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2: On January 26th, 2011, Ellen Greenberg was found dead in her apartment with twenty stab wounds to her head, neck, and back, as well as eleven ...
Teacher's Mysterious Death: Was Ellen Greenberg Murdered?
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On January 26th, 2011, Ellen Greenberg was found dead in her apartment with twenty stab wounds to her head, neck, and back, as well as eleven bruises ...
Echoes of History with Jonathan Sacerdoti: Understanding Anti-Semitism, Conflict, and Media Narratives
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Phil and Jonathan Sacerdoti, broadcaster, journalist, and commentator, thoroughly examine the persistence of anti-Semitism, uncovering its histori...
Exclusive Interview: Tom Homan
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Border Czar" Tom Homan gives Dr. Phil an exclusive up-to-the-moment breakdown on the effort to secure the U.S. borders. From the use of the Alien Enem...
Swipe Up To Skip College?
22 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Viral fame or a fancy degree? Dr. Phil asks the question, is higher education still worth it? Dr. Phil tackles the pressing question facing young Amer...
[Encore] The Deadly Trend Takeover
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Phil is discussing a dangerous trend law enforcement calls a "Takeover," which is an event organized on social media with the sole intention of ga...
Like This Trend?
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Social media trends stirring controversy: The "Trad Wife" movement is gaining millions of followers; critics call it regressive. Plus, fit influencers...
[Encore] America's Next "Opioid" Crisis? Adderall And Other Stimulants
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
America is facing a silent AND growing epidemic: the Adderall crisis. The use of this stimulant (and its generics) has exploded from 35.5 million pres...
Show Me The Money! DOGE Dividend Revolutionizing Accountability
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Where's my $5,000 check?! Dr. Phil McGraw and James Fishback, CEO of Azoria and Founder of Incubate Debate, reveal how the DOGE Dividend is revolution...
Uncertified and Unqualified? Who is Teaching Our Children?
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A discussion about the impact that uncertified teachers can have on a child's learning and education. Last year, nearly 400,000 uncertified teachers w...
Is Monogamy Dead?
15 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
[Encore] Generation Doom: Hooked On Hopelessness
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Generation Z, those born between 1997 and 2012, have been branded with a chilling moniker: "Generation Doom." But what's behind this stark label? Toni...
Getting Beyond Grief
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight, we explore grief—its unpredictability and the absence of a "right" way to process it. When a young wife and mother was diagnosed with ovari...
The Importance of Being Selfish: Live Your Best Life
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Phil provides an eye-opening journey into the art of living a fulfilled and intentional life. In this episode, he breaks down pivotal strategies f...
Homelessness: Is There a Real Solution?
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The debate over whether cities and states have the right to criminally punish people experiencing homelessness for sleeping in public. With a decision...
Should Homelessness Be Criminalized?
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The debate over solutions to homelessness heats up; is criminalization an answer? Grants Pass is a smaller community, nestled in the beautiful back...
Conspiracy Theories: Believing Everything Yet Nothing!
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Phil tries to decode the maze of conspiracy theories becoming more popular online. Gubba and Melissa believe Dr. Phil could possibly be a clone...
[Encore] F is for Failure
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Shockingly low literacy rates, underfunded schools, and overworked teachers are creating a perfect storm, leaving millions of students behind academic...
The Hidden Reality Of Human Trafficking
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's a multi-billion-dollar industry built on manipulation, coercion, and unimaginable suffering— Human trafficking and it's happening right here in...