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[Broadcast on 7/21/22] • Getting sober can dramatically change your life. Ed Latimore grew up in Pittsburgh housing projects and struggled with alcohol addiction. He got sober in 2013, and now he's a bestselling author, competitive chess player, former pro heavyweight boxer, veteran, and successful speaker with a bachelor's degree in Physics. Ed’s writing focuses on self-development, realizing you...

#FreeBritney brought worldwide attention to conservatorships & ways the legal system can be abused. But are there cases where conservatorship is the best (and sometimes only) way to protect a vulnerable adult? Attorney and legal expert Martha Cohen Stine explains the pros and cons for families facing this difficult decision.  Martha Cohen Stine is a founding partner of Cohen Stine Kapoor LLP and h...

Nanoparticles are a key component of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines. Though adverse reactions are rare amongst the USA's 601,000,000 doses, Dr. Kelly Victory has concerns about the nanoparticle technology, mRNA, polyethylene glycol, and other ingredients that could trigger allergies.  Dr. Kelly Victory MD is a board-certified trauma and emergency specialist with over 15 years of clinical experience. She s...

From unknown comedian, to co-host of American Idol, to driving for Uber... Brian Dunkleman tells his astonishing story of the ruthless world of Hollywood, cancel culture, and personal triumph in "Dunkleman" on Amazon Prime. Watch "Dunkleman" at Amazon.com and follow Brian at https://twitter.com/BrianDunkleman. [This episode was originally broadcast on July 14, 2022] ABOUT BRIAN DUNKLEMAN Brian Dun...

[Broadcast on 7/13/22] • Dr. Drew answers your calls LIVE from New York. Topics include the BA.5 Covid variant reinfection rate, the NY Nuclear Attack PSA, today's top news, and answers to questions from callers.  Ask Dr. Drew is produced by Kaleb Nation (https://kalebnation.com) and Susan Pinsky (http://twitter.com/firstladyoflove). This show is for entertainment and/or informational purposes onl...

[Broadcast on 7/12/22] • While battling lifelong depression after his father's suicide, Jerry Stahl toured Nazi concentration camps in Poland & Germany – places of historical despair that could help him put his personal struggles into perspective. He recounts his journey in the new book "Nein, Nein, Nein!" and joins Ask Dr. Drew LIVE to discuss bigotry, Hitler's addictions & historical parallels w...

Emma Benoit was a popular cheerleader with a supportive family and friends, but on the inside she was hiding severe depression and anxiety. In 2017, the summer before her senior year in high school, she attempted suicide – which resulted in a spinal cord injury that left her paralyzed. Now she works to bring awareness to the epidemic of youth suicide through writing and documentaries, including 20...

Dr. Sohom Das is a Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist based in London. In his professional role, he regularly assesses mentally disordered offenders, in prisons, in courts, and in locked secure forensic psychiatric units, such as Broadmoor Hospital, that are reserved for the most dangerous and violent mentally ill patients. He also works as an experienced expert witness during criminal trials for a...

One night after her abusive stepfather got drunk and passed out, 11-year-old Mary Elizabeth Bailey’s mother put a gun in her hand and ordered her to kill him. Later, Mary’s mother told authorities that the child had acted on her own – but the truth came out and her mother went to prison. Mary is now a nurse and business owner who advocates for children who are lost in the system, and shares her sh...

Dr. Rebecca Heiss & Dr. John W. Ayers join Ask Dr. Drew LIVE to discuss a new study on the effects of the SCOTUS Roe v. Wade decision and access to abortion pills – specifically a record-shattering increase in Google search trends for mifepristone / mifeprex and misoprostol / cytotec. Dr. John W. Ayers is a Johns Hopkins and Harvard trained computational epidemiologist who uses big data to yield r...

Dr. Drew answers caller questions about infant and child COVID-19 vaccines, anxiety over the pandemic from the son of anti-vaxxers, if wearing a mask on a plane protects from coronavirus, and what can be learned about narcissism from the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard defamation trial. Our scheduled guest Tyrus had to reschedule, but you should still read his mega-bestselling memoir "Just Tyrus" at A...

Dr. Drew discusses today's top stories including the SCOTUS ruling on Roe v. Wade, the FDA's ban on Juul vaping products (now on hold after a federal court order), and more from viewer calls. Originally broadcast on June 27, 2022.  SPONSORED BY • GENUCEL - Using a proprietary base formulated by a pharmacist, Genucel has created skincare that can dramatically improve the appearance of facial rednes...

At the height of the pandemic, employees left their offices to work from home. Now many companies are requiring their return – but do offices actually make workers more productive? Dr. Gleb Tsipursky is CEO of the future of work consultancy Disaster Avoidance Experts, which specializes in helping analytical leaders adopt a hybrid-first model, instead of incrementally improving on the traditional o...

Many people believe that the Sandy Hook school shooting was staged by actors; that the Uvalde and Buffalo shooters were CIA assets; that vaccines contain tracking microchips. When a conspiracy theorist clings tightly to a belief that can be easily refuted with evidence, how can their minds be changed? How can someone help a friend or family member who doesn't even realize they are trapped in an ec...

Dr. Drew answers caller questions and discusses Justin Bieber's Ramsay Hunt Syndrome and facial paralysis, Hailey Bieber's stroke, COVID Long Haulers, and Paxlovid. He also speaks to callers about grief after a spouse's death, palliative care, and monoclonal antibodies. [Originally broadcast on June 13, 2022. Watch at https://go.drdrew.com/3OisXnq] SPONSORED BY • GENUCEL - Using a proprietary base...

Johnny Depp won his defamation lawsuit against his ex-wife Amber Heard. who was ordered to pay the "Pirates of the Caribbean" star more than $10 million in damages. How will the case's outcome affect people who are in abusive relationships, and will the jury's decision stifle rights to free speech? Dr. Robi Ludwig is a nationally known psychotherapist and award-winning reporter. She received the 2...

What is the Chinese Communist Party hiding about the origins of COVID-19... and what's the real story behind the shocking January 2020 videos of people collapsing in the streets? Michael P Senger is an attorney based in San Francisco, CA, and the author of Snake Oil: How Xi Jinping Shut Down the World. He has been researching the influence of the Chinese Communist Party on the world’s response to...

Dr. Drew and psychologist Dr. David Swanson discuss the tragic death of Taylor Hawkins (drummer for the rock band Foo Fighters), his struggles with substance abuse, and the devastating effects of addiction on musicians.  [This podcast was originally broadcast on April 11, 2022. Watch at DrDrew.com] Dr. David Swanson formed The Rock Collective to build a mutually supportive community amongst rock b...

Dr. Ashley Tapscott is an established expert in the field of sexual dysfunction. She is a board-certified urologist and fellowship-trained in male and female sexual dysfunction. Along with her work in general urology, Dr. Tapscott’s subspecialty interests have been nationally recognized at many urologic and sexual medicine society meetings. She frequently hosts patient education seminars and lectu...

Dr. Drew answers caller questions about studies into the connections between autism spectrum disorder and transgender identity, if the "Law Of Attraction" has scientific basis, the effects of childhood trauma on adults, renewed interest in narcissism, and more in this special AMA episode. [This podcast was originally broadcast on April 8, 2022] Ask Dr. Drew is produced by Kaleb Nation ( https://ka...

This episode of Ask Dr. Drew is dedicated to YOUR questions! Dr. Drew answers viewer calls about Will Smith's on-stage slap of Chris Rock during the Academy Awards, addiction, narcissism and more. [This podcast was originally broadcast on April 4, 2022] Ask Dr. Drew is produced by Kaleb Nation ( https://kalebnation.com) and Susan Pinsky (https://twitter.com/FirstLadyOfLove). SPONSORS • BLUE MICS –...

Adam Housley is an Emmy and AP award-winning journalist, former professional baseball player, and current winery owner. He joins Ask Dr. Drew to discuss the strange saga of the Hunter Biden laptop coverup, efforts to fight misinformation, and Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter. Find more from Adam at https://AdamHousley.tv and follow him at https://twitter.com/AdamHousely. [The podcast was originally...

Greg Grunberg is an activist and actor who has appeared in Alias, Heroes, and in two Star Wars movies. After his son Jake was diagnosed with epilepsy, Greg began organizing events to raise awareness of the neurological condition, including the launch of https://TalkAboutIt.org in 2009. His latest project is an upcoming series on YouTube called The Care Giver, which focuses on the needs of families...

For over 12 years, Evy Poumpouras served on the Secret Service in an elite unit protecting Presidents Obama, Clinton & Bush. As an expert on national security, she has unique insight into the crisis in Russia & Ukraine. She reveals shocking details as a first responder on 9/11 – heroic actions that earned her a Secret Service Valor Award. Evy Poumpouras is a TV personality, journalist, and former...

Dr. Vladimir Zelenko is a Ukrainian-American family physician and author known for promoting a three drug combination of hydroxychloroquine, zinc sulfate, and azithromycin as part of an experimental outpatient treatment for COVID-19 that he has promoted as the Zelenko Protocol. He was nominated for the Presidential Medal of Freedom, a Nobel Prize, and was recognized as a hero at a US Senate Homela...