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Welcome to The Dr. Phil Podcast, where Dr. Phil McGraw delivers unfiltered, powerful insights and practical tools to help you navigate today’s complex world. Each week, join Dr. Phil as he sits down with captivating guests, from world-renowned experts and celebrities to individuals with extraordinary stories. Topics span relationships, parenting, career, mental health, and community, with every episode crafted to spark conversation, empathy, and personal growth.
Now, as part of our feed, get daily access to Dr. Phil Primetime, airing Monday through Friday. In these special episodes, Dr. Phil fearlessly takes on the nation’s most urgent issues, from parental rights and education to the fentanyl crisis and homelessness. No topic is too sensitive, and no opinion is left out as Dr. Phil strives to bridge divides and do what’s right.
Tune in, follow, and subscribe to The Dr. Phil Podcast for weekly deep dives and daily Primetime episodes, all designed to inspire thought, transformation, and positive action.
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Gen Z are growing increasingly disillusioned and pessimistic about the state of the world around them. A major multi-country study found that over 50% of young people believe that humanity is doomed. Gen Z or “Generation Doomer” witnessed the hope of obtaining their parents' and grandparents' American Dream lifestyles disappear after reaching adulthood. No wonder young people are angry, despondent, and hopeless. Young generations are cynical about their careers, the climate crisis, economic stability, interpersonal relationships, and the inability of their governments to govern effectively. Young professionals decry they work twice as hard as boomers and receive none of the benefits. Doomers aren’t even trying to hit milestones like homeownership- instead they’re doom-spending on outlandish travel and luxury goods. Many Doomers say they not only have no hope for the future- they can’t stop doom-scrolling about all of the atrocities in the world, creating a vicious cycle of emptiness.  On the other hand, futurists say we’ve faced eras of mass critical stress several times and humans have always evolved, adapted, and survived. For all we know, our lives in the future could be beyond our wildest dreams. The question we’re asking tonight is- are these Doomers just contributing to their own plight and downfall? Thank you to our sponsors:Cozy Earth: Visit https://CozyEarth.com/PHIL | for 40% off use code: PHIL Beam: Visit https://ShopBeam.com/DrPhil | Code: DRPHIL  
Dr. Phil takes the incoming “Border Czar” Tom Homan to the Arizona Border. 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 Award for his service. Dr. Phil takes Homan for the first time to see the Oletski Border Center in Arizona and to see a portion of the unfinished border wall. Homan meets with several sheriffs eager to hear how he plans on fixing the border plus talks to a rancher who says his property has caught 500,000 illegal migrants trespassing.  Thank you to our sponsors: Beam: Visit https://ShopBeam.com/DrPhil  | Code: DRPHIL Cozy Earth: Visit https://CozyEarth.com/PHIL  | for 40% off use code: PHIL  
Dr. Phil continues his conversation with Tom Homan, the newly appointed border czar under President Trump, about his extensive experience in law enforcement and immigration enforcement over three decades. They dive into the political motivations behind border policies, the operational control of cartels, and the multifaceted challenges to border security, including terrorism risks and the humanitarian plight of migrants. Homan’s perspectives—to many, controversial—connect deeply with his long-standing commitment to enforcing immigration laws, as well as his emotional investments in preventing human suffering. The discussion captures a complex narrative of national security, politics, and humanitarian ethics, contributing to ongoing debates around U.S. border policy and enforcement. Dr. Phil supports Homan’s dedication, applauding his transparency and the humanitarian concern for those affected by illegal border crossings. Throughout, the emphasis remains on securing borders to protect American citizens and migrants from harm. Whether you agree with his methods or not, there's no denying that Tom is a key player in the ongoing debate over border security. Thank you to our sponsors: Beam: Visit https://ShopBeam.com/DrPhil  | Code: DRPHIL Cozy Earth: Visit https://CozyEarth.com/PHIL  | For 40% off use code: PHIL Preserve Gold: Text “DRPHIL” to 50505 to claim an exclusive offer from Preserve Gold today.  
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 tolerance” policy. He’s not afraid of a fight, and he doesn’t back down when it comes to his beliefs. Tom tells Dr. Phil about his plans on day 1, how he will implement these mass deportations, and why he’s so passionate about keeping our country safe from the cartels, drugs and human trafficking. Thank you to our sponsors: Tax Network USA: Visit https://TNUSA.com/DRPHIL  or call 1-800-958-1000. Beam: Visit https://ShopBeam.com/DrPhil  | Code: DRPHIL Jase Medical: https://jase.com  | Promo Code: PHIL  
Making the Grade?

Making the Grade?

2024-12-0744:22

In 2022, 37% of 4th graders performed below basic reading levels, and 25% fell short in math—the worst results since 1990. Tonight, a look at alternatives to traditional public school, like "unschooling” and A.I. led education. In 2022, the National Assessment of Educational Progress looked at 4th graders and reported that 37% performed below basic reading levels and 25% performed below basic levels in math. That’s the worst result since the assessments started in 1990. You might say the public school model, as it stands right now, is broken. So, what do you? Tonight, we explore interesting alternatives to traditional schooling like “unschooling” and artificial intelligence-based education. Thank you to our sponsors: Tax Network: https://tnusa.com/drphil  or call 1-800-958-1000 for a free consultation. Jase Case: https://Jase.com | Code: PHIL  
Dr. Phil meets with murdered Utah teen Dylan Rounds mother. Candice Rounds discusses the chilling disappearance of her son and the lengths she had to go to for justice. Mother of murdered teen, Dylan Rounds, joins Dr. Phil in an exclusive interview. Could Dylan’s murder have been prevented? Utah State Representative and Police Officer Tyler Clancy and former Judge and District Attorney Erleigh Norville Wiley join Dr. Phil to discuss recidivism rates in America and just how high a price citizens are paying for criminals walking free.  Thank you to our sponsors: Jase Medical: https://Jase.com | Code: PHIL Tax Network: https://tnusa.com/drphil  or call 1-800-958-1000 for a free consultation.  
An eye-opening Dr. Phil debate! Celebrated figures in medicine tackle, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - one of the most pressing issues in health care today. We’ll debate DEI initiatives being implemented in the medical field from college admissions to the operating table. Prominent voices against DEI initiatives including renowned neurosurgeon Dr. Ben Carson will explain why these programs implement a new form of segregation in the modern era. PRO-DEI voices will discuss how their journeys in medicine have been supported by programs that made sure young minority hopefuls had an open door to higher pursuits. We’ll take a deep dive to investigate whether DEI is helping or hurting our healthcare system. You won’t want to miss this! Thank you to our sponsors:Jase Case: https://Jase.com  | Code: PHIL Tax Network: https://tnusa.com/drphil   or call 1-800-958-1000 for a free consultation.
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 fortunate enough to be selected for the Steve Harvey Mentoring Camp. Teens learn what it means to be a man of quality, a responsible man, a man who dreams big and lives up to his potential. Tonight, prepare to laugh, cry and learn as these two father figures share their wisdom and insights with tomorrow’s young men. Thank you to our sponsors:Tax Network: https://tnusa.com/drphil  or call 1-800-958-1000 for a free consultation. Jase Case: https://Jase.com | Code: PHIL
Dr. Phil ventures into the wild world of prepping, where families and individuals are gearing up for doomsday scenarios amid political tension and global uncertainty. With the political climate boiling over and the specter of disaster looming, a surprising trend is taking root: prepping. Once dismissed as paranoid fringe behavior, preppers are now part of the mainstream. Dr. Phil delves into the psychology behind prepping, uncovering the motivations and fears that drive this growing movement. From nuclear war to civil unrest, the threats are real, and preppers are ready to face them head-on. Landon and Amanda are a prepper family, stocking their high-tech underground bunker in Indiana with enough supplies to withstand an apocalyptic event. Dr. Drew Miller says his Fortitude Ranch locations across the country are prepped for over 50 different scenarios that could collapse the US. Tylor is a survivalist in Utah who says preppers have been given a bad name. Dr. Bradley Garrett, a prepper researcher, gives insights on the psychology of prepping after studying people all over the world. But as tensions escalate and uncertainty mounts, Dr. Phil urges viewers to consider the true cost of preparedness. With humor and insight, he navigates the fine line between caution and obsession, reminding us all to live in the present while preparing for the worst. It's a gripping journey into the heart of survivalism, where the line between fear and foresight is razor-thin.  
Dr. Phil enters the debate around the increasingly popular choice to NOT have children. Amy and Lance are a childfree couple of over 30 years. Emily is a childfree woman who says she is more than her reproductive organs. Scarlett is a mother of 4, Shane is a father of 5, and Terry is a father of 7 and they all say childfree people are selfish and will regret their choices when they’re older and lonely. Thank you to our sponsors: Jase Case: https://Jase.com  | Code: PHIL Beam: https://shopbeam.com/DRPHIL   | Code: DRPHIL Cozy Earth: https://cozyearth.com/PHIL  | Code: PHIL for up to 40% off.  
Families are under attack by our family court system. Two parents say their children were put in harm’s way when the judge placed them with the abusive parent. Nearly every six days in the US, a child is killed amid a custody dispute. Families are under attack by our family court system.  The big problem is these custody cases are often siloed from the criminal court system and the family judge is deciding in a vacuum.  Twenty-two-year-old RJ says he and his siblings were in a 15-year tug of war between his mother and father. RJ says he was collateral damage of a broken system that failed him.  RJ’s mother says the judge in her case was biased and sent her to jail several times.  Jason says his 8-year custody battle over his daughter nearly killed him but he would do anything for his daughter.  Former Los Angeles Criminal prosecutor and co-anchor of News on Merit Street, Loni Coombs, went on assignment to find out if Lady Justice is failing families throughout America. Dr. Phil, Loni, Michigan Circuit Court Judge Rosemarie Aquilina who presides over family and criminal court cases, and psychiatrist and former medical director for Los Angeles County Department of Children & Family Services talk about why the family court is the most dangerous court in the US and what couples can do to avoid it for the sake of their children. Thank you to our sponsors: Beam: https://shopbeam.com/DRPHIL  Code: DRPHIL Cozy Earth: https://cozyearth.com/PHIL | Code: PHIL for up to 40% off. Tax Network: https://tnusa.com/drphil  or call 1-800-958-1000 for a free consultation.  
Employees who fought back against robbers, unruly customers, and gangs lose their jobs.  They say they deserve their jobs back.  Dr. Phil meets three ex-employees who say they fought back against robbers, unruly customers, and gangs. Michael, a barista, Austin, a grocery bagger, and Tyler, a security guard say they were forced to defend themselves and their other coworkers after being assaulted. They say they thought they were doing the right thing... but their employers felt differently.  All three were fired.  Dr. Phil finds out from the Co-Anchor at News on Dr. Phil’s Merit Street and former LA criminal prosecutor Loni Coombs if these men were heroes or liabilities.  Thank you to our sponsors: Jase Case: https://Jase.com  | Code: PHIL Beam: https://shopbeam.com/DRPHIL | Code: DRPHIL Cozy Earth: https://cozyearth.com/PHIL  | Code: PHIL for up to 40% off.  
Dr. Phil goes inside NYPD headquarters where officers are working around the clock to keep the city safe. Ride along with NYPD as they patrol the city's most dangerous streets, showing us first-hand the challenges they're up against. NYPD has invited Dr. Phil into their world in an effort to change how Americans perceive the police and show first-hand how they protect and serve. Tune in to hear from Officers who worked alongside Detective Johnathan Diller just days after his death while on duty. Thank you to our sponsors: Cozy Earth: https://cozyearth.com/PHIL | Code: PHIL for up to 40% off. Beam: https://shopbeam.com/DRPHIL  Code: DRPHIL Tax Network: https://tnusa.com/drphil  or call 1-800-958-1000 for a free consultation. Preserve Gold: Get a FREE precious metals guide that contains essential information on how to help protect your accounts. Text “DRPHIL” to 50505 to claim this exclusive offer from Preserve Gold today.
Roofied On The Rise

Roofied On The Rise

2024-11-2640:29

Drink spiking is on the rise and extremely underreported. More than 90% of people who suspected their drink was spiked didn’t report the incident to the hospital, police, or venue. Nearly 11 million women in the US have been sexually assaulted while drunk or drugged.  Drink spiking is so common yet so underreported due to lack of awareness, shame/embarrassment, memory loss, fear of retaliation, lack of evidence and or legal/social barriers. 50% of women and men surveyed had their drink spiked at least once. 37% had their drinks spiked multiple times. 72% of people don’t know what to do in a spiking situation and when victims DO go to the hospital they’re often turned away unless there are signs of rape or assault. These drugs are sheer assault weapons and can be used for serious crimes. They are very expensive to screen so while you can get screened for marijuana in almost every medical facility, most hospitals don’t have screens for some of the most common date rape drugs: Rohypnol, Ketamine and GHB. We’ll hear from several people who say they were roofied and it was way worse than any hangover – symptoms of vomiting, blacking out, low pulse, weak heart rate and shallow breathing. We’ll feature a test strip demo and other solutions.   
College campuses across the country, including our most elite institutions, have been run amuck with protests led by pro-Hamas student organizations and outside agitators. It has become more apparent than ever that there is a growing hate movement not only for Jews and the state of Israel but for America, our culture, and principles.
In part two of our exclusive interview, Bryn Spejcher discusses the night she stabbed her friend 108 times in a Cannabis-Induced Psychosis. Dr. Phil further explores the story of Bryn Spejcher, a former doctor of audiology, whose life took a horrifying turn due to Cannabis Induced Psychosis. After stabbing Sean O'Melia 108 times in a psychotic episode, Bryn attempted suicide and was subdued by police after a violent struggle. Tonight, we recap the heart-wrenching details of the incident and discuss the broader implications of marijuana use in our society today. We also talk to Bryn’s legal team and one of the forensic specialists who helped discover Bryn was without a doubt suffering from a Cannabis-Induced Psychosis at the time of the incident. Bryn, who never imagined such a tragedy could unfold, speaks candidly about her experience and ongoing recovery. Tune in as Dr. Phil provides a deeper look into this complex case and its shocking legal outcome.  
Dr. Phil sits down with Bryn Spejcher, convicted of stabbing her friend 108 times while in a Cannabis-Induced Psychosis. In an exclusive interview Dr. Phil delves into the harrowing tale of Bryn Spejcher, who in 2018 experienced what is known as Cannabis-Induced Psychosis. This led to the fatal stabbing of her friend Sean O'Melia with an 8-inch kitchen knife, and subsequently, Bryn turning the knife on herself. In an intense confrontation, it required 8 police officers, multiple tasings, and physical force that broke her arm, to disarm her. Following a controversial trial in late 2023, Bryn was convicted of involuntary manslaughter but faced no jail time, ultimately getting three years’ probation instead. Marijuana is no longer the “harmless” plant so many people say it is, and Bryn’s story exemplifies the dangers. Join us as Bryn shares her story in a Dr. Phil Primetime exclusive interview, shedding light on that horrific, and deadly, night.  
We revisit this episode when Dr. Phil sits down for an in-depth interview with Tulsi Gabbard. As a former Democratic Congresswoman and Iraq War veteran, Tulsi explains why she recently became a Republican and how she claims she’s been the target of troubling backlash. She went from a former Democratic Presidential candidate to a vocal supporter of the Trump/Vance campaign, and now she's officially announced she's joining the GOP. Dr. Phil sits down for an in-depth interview with Fmr. Democratic congresswoman and Iraq war veteran Tulsi Gabbard.  
Dr. Phil delves into the world of online gambling, where college men are getting swept up in a whirlwind of bets and risks. Step into the digital arena of online gambling, where college men are placing their bets and risking it all. With a surge in predatory apps and addictive platforms, campuses are becoming battlegrounds for young minds seduced by the allure of easy money. Saul, a recovering addict, says he started gambling online in high school before becoming the guy to avoid on his college campus due to his debts to bookies. Rob, another recovering addict, says he went into debt several times in college and even traveled to Australia to get away from gambling- but was in a casino within 3 hours of landing. Frank, a college sophomore, says he’s trying to cut back on gambling but it’s hard when everyone on campus is doing it and talking about it. Nick, a recent college grad, says he’s a professional sports bettor who makes a living off of a website he made to give tips and advice to other gamblers. Harry, a recovered addict, and gambling therapist, is on the front lines and says apps and websites are designed to addict young men.  
Body of Evidence Americans are sicker than ever, with the highest rates of obesity and multiple chronic health conditions among developed nations, says a recent OECD study. A whistleblower reveals how the food industry fuels addiction by design. Americans are sicker than ever and there’s a growing “Body of Evidence” that proves it. The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development has determined that the US has the highest rate of obesity and the highest rate of multiple chronic health conditions out of ALL 38 developed countries they examined. Tonight, a food industry whistleblower talks about the addictive and dangerous ultra-processed foods that we are eating. Plus, two mothers and their teenagers, who are battling obesity, discuss their controversial decisions to give their children a shot at thinness. This is an episode that will empower you to eat differently and live healthier.
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DarciPhillips

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Nov 21st
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Trump just rambles, he thinks he can save everyone. We can't forget he let Iran get a head on nuclear weapons. Trump makes it up as he goes along rambling, so unpresidential and ridiculous. He's the worst President we ever had a con- man liar, thief. He has no policy. We lost more manufacturing jobs with him than any other President. Even Dr Phil can't get the facts out of this joker!

Oct 8th
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Dr. Phil explores the growing threat of deepfakes, which are digitally altered videos used to spread misinformation, especially during elections. With AI technology advancing, it is becoming harder to distinguish between real and fake content. The episode covers how deepfakes are made, their risks, and ways to spot them. For more, visit https://coralheartcounseling.com/workshops-and-consulting-services/

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Dr. Phil sits down with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to discuss the challenges and internal struggles his team faced in deciding to leave the presidential race. Kennedy reflects on the impact of media censorship and the absence of a viable path to victory as key factors influencing his decision to suspend his campaign. In the interview, RFK Jr. explains why he chose to align with Donald Trump and shares insights into the role he would like to play if Trump wins the upcoming election in November. For more details, visit https://coralheartcounseling.com/couples-therapy/

Sep 29th
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Hamza Hafeez

Thank you for sharing this insightful conversation with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. His passion and dedication to uncovering the truth and advocating for public health and environmental issues are truly inspiring. The depth of research and the clarity with which he presents complex topics are invaluable. This episode has certainly given me a lot to think about and has motivated me to delve deeper into these critical issues. https://msbestkeys.com/

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I would like to hear what President Trump thinks about the COVID year that president Biden inherited? I am a registered nurse that worked at a hospital in South Texas that is on the border during that time. I blame Trump on not acting fast enough in the fall of 2019 to really understand what we were headed for as he was briefed about COVID and what was going on in China but was only focusing on the election!

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