The Dr. Phil Podcast

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 .

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 infideli...

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 globall...

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...

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%...

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...

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. I...

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 diff...

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...

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 .

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...

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 le...

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 poli...

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...

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...

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 spread...

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 powerfu...

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 episod...

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://americanfi...

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 n...

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 throwin...

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...

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 .

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 Heav...

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 s...