The Dr. Phil Podcast

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 share firsthand accounts of orders to keep quiet, entire zones left unguarded, and arrests that raised serious national security concerns. Heitke talks about alleged cover-ups and shars details that the public wasn’t supposed to know. When threats escalate and enforcement is deliberately weakened, who’s responsible?  Thank you to our sponsors: Echo Water: Find your flow state. Visit https://echowater.com/PHIL/ & Use code PHIL for 10% off. Beam: Visit https://shopbeam.com/DRPHIL/ and use code DRPHIL to get our exclusive discount of up to 40% off.  FYSI: Visit https://FYSI.com/DRPHIL/ & use code DRPHIL, or call 800-877-4000 for a free assessment today! Preserve Gold: Visit: https://drphilgold.com/ 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. Balance of Nature: Go to https://balanceofnature.com/ or call 1.800.246.8751 and get your special offer by using Discount Code: “DRPHIL”. Get a FREE Fiber & Spice supplement, plus 35% OFF your first preferred set as a new Preferred Customer, with free shipping and our money-back guarantee. Start your journey with Balance of Nature.

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 same game every year. Congress must stop the shenanigans and take our national debt seriously.

Tulsi Gabbard made headlines after firing over 100 intelligence officers for engaging in explicit sexual conversations on a secure NSA chat tool—allegedly turned into a fetish chatroom by transgender agents. In this explosive episode, Dr. Phil digs into the scandal, the politicization of intelligence, and the culture behind the headlines. What’s really going on inside America’s most secretive agencies?

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 fraud. Dr. Phil, joined by Chris Harrison, former host of "The Bachelor," who brings nearly two decades of insight into love's complexities, discuss the societal shifts that have increased loneliness, making older adults prime targets for scams. Dr. Phil exposes a shocking tool of online scammers—a scammer MANUAL containing 100 “foolproof” pick-up lines designed to exploit the lonely and isolated, out of millions of dollars, provided by Social Catfish, a company that verifies online identities using reverse search technology.  Chris sits down with 67-year-old widow Lucy, who fell prey to a textbook romance scam, using every trick from this disturbing manual. PLUS, an 81-year-old woman who was scammed not once, but twice, within three months.Thank you to our sponsors:Beam: Visit https://ShopBeam.com/DrPhil/ and use code DRPHIL for up to 40% off. Jase Medical: Go to https://Jase.com/ and enter code PHIL at checkout Preserve Gold: Visit: https://drphilgold.com/  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.

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 this legal substance left them unable to walk or care for themselves. Jenna’s father shares the heartbreaking impact of his daughter’s addiction, revealing how it pushed him to fight for restrictions on sales of nitrous oxide in his state. Dr. Charles Sophy joins the conversation to explain exactly why the misuse nitrous oxide is so addictive and dangerous, shedding light on the shocking consequences of this seemingly harmless substance. Dr. Phil dives deep into the growing crisis and what parents need to know to protect their kids from this legal high they can get in any gas station.  Thank you to our sponsors: Echo Water: Find your flow state. Visit https://echowater.com/PHIL/ & Use code PHIL for 10% off Jase Medical: Get emergency antibiotics at https://Jase.com/   & use code PHIL for a discount FYSI: Visit https://FYSI.com/DRPHIL/  & use code DRPHIL, or call 800-877-4000 for a free assessment today! Preserve Gold: Visit: https://drphilgold.com/   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.    

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, we may find mistakes, but we are finally ending America's financial fiasco.

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 of flash gangs robbing stores. These menaces to our society have even attacked police officers in Times Square. This is happening in Anytown, USA.  Dr. Phil sits down with residents from Gilbert, Arizona where an affluent gang of teens known as the “Gilbert Goons” have been terrorizing the town. What confuses so many is that the teens come from affluence, yet they resort to selling drugs, guns, and beating random teens on the street. Their violent actions went unchecked until the authorities say the “goons” fatally beat a 16-year-old at a Halloween party. Now the community has galvanized to call out the authorities who did nothing to stop the teen violence. Katey is a mother of four and a resident of Gilbert who did her own investigation into the “goons” reign of terror. She says the city turned a blind eye because these are kids from privileged backgrounds. Rick sent his son to Europe for his safety after his son was brutally beaten by the “Goons.” And Eric, a former gang member, tells Dr Phil how a gang life is a dead end. Plus, News on Merit Street anchor, Loni Coombs did her own investigation and uncovers a teen source who happens to have ties to the “Goons.” Thank you to our sponsors: Preserve Gold: Visit: https://drphilgold.com/  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. Beam: Visit https://shopbeam.com/DRPHIL/ and use code DRPHIL to get our exclusive discount of up to 40% off." Echo Water: Find your flow state. Visit https://echowater.com/PHIL/  & Use code PHIL for 10% off  

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 how many employers are mandating their staff back to the office, but in response, many employees are claiming they would rather quit then return to their desks. First, Dr. Phil will speak with New Jersey State Senator, representing Legislative District 26, Joe Pennacchio. Senator Pennacchio has proposed a bill that would require New Jersey state employees to return to the office five days a week, effectively eliminating the option to work remotely. Find out why he believes a return to the office is necessary. Joining debate is Joel, a 10-year remote worker who insists that CEOs who push return to the office policies are only do so to make sure employees have their priorities straight, work comes first, then family, health, and hobbies. Dr. Phil will also speak with Jane, remote employee who says she has made it a career goal to hunt down the laziest and most mindless remote jobs possible. Jane says she would actually quit her job if she was asked to return to the office. Dr. Phil will also speak with Seth, who says he went from working in an office his entire career, to working remotely from his home. Seth says he thought a remote job would be a dream come true, but instead it became a nightmare that seriously affected his mental health. Plus, find out how Dr. Phil uncovered a websites that offers tips on how not to get caught secretly working 2 remote jobs at the same time! Thank you to our sponsors: Echo Water: Find your flow state. Visit https://echowater.com/PHIL/ & Use code PHIL for 10% off Jase Medical: Get emergency antibiotics at https://Jase.com/ & use code PHIL for a discount FYSI: Visit https://FYSI.com/DRPHIL/ or call 800-877-4000 Preserve Gold: Visit: https://drphilgold.com/  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.

NFL draft taken over by “punks” making cruel “prank” calls. Shedeur Sanders, Colorado Buffaloes player and son of Deion Sanders, the most high-profile of all, “pranked” by Jax Ulbrich, son of Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich, and his friends telling him he was picked! But he wasn’t. When did bullying become funny? When did likes and laughter win out over basic decency. That’s today’s Real Story.

Noland Arbaugh went from athlete to paralysis—and now, thanks to Neuralink’s brain chip, he's breaking records, redefining independence, and proving the power of mind-controlled tech.  Dr. Phil explores Noland’s psychological journey, from grief and loss to resilience and hope. What happens when identity shifts, and how does the mind adapt? This episode explores the emotional and mental transformation behind groundbreaking technology, plus Noland’s future goals: returning to school, becoming an advocate, and reshaping neuroscience. Remember to subscribe, follow, review, and share. Available for free on all podcast apps, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube—tune in for a powerful conversation! Thank you to our sponsors: Cozy Earth: https://www.CozyEarth.com/PHIL/  | Use code PHIL for up to 40% off!  Echo Water: Find your flow state. Visit https://echowater.com/PHIL/ & Use code PHIL for 10% off Beam: Visit https://ShopBeam.com/DrPhil and use code DRPHIL for up to 40% off. Preserve Gold: Visit: https://drphilgold.com/  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.  

    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 focus on giving everyone an equal opportunity through hard work, not the easiest path.

American Wombs for Sale: The Rise of Chinese Birth Tourism  Is American citizenship quietly becoming a commodity—and who’s cashing in?     From luxury maternity homes to international surrogacy contracts, Dr. Phil explores the growing industries helping foreign nationals—especially from China—secure U.S. citizenship for their children. Criminal defense attorney John McNicholas shares the details of a high-profile federal case involving a birth tourism ring that made millions. Parham Zar, director of a leading surrogacy agency, explains why families are choosing American surrogates and what separates surrogacy from birth tourism. But policy analyst for the Heritage Foundation, Emma Waters warns the trend could carry hidden national security risks. With President Donald Trump renewing calls to end birthright citizenship through executive order, Dr. Phil unpacks the legal loopholes, ethical dilemmas, and rising debate over what it really means to be born an American. Thank you to our sponsors: Jase Medical: Get emergency antibiotics at https://Jase.com/   & use code PHIL for a discount Preserve Gold: Visit: https://drphilgold.com/ 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. FYSI: Visit https://FYSI.com/DRPHIL/  or call 800-877-4000  

As the conclave to elect the new Pope begins this week, Pope Francis blesses us with the opportunity to learn from his accomplishments and mistakes.  

When wellness, power, and controversy collide: Loni Coombs sits down with OneTaste founder Nicole Daedone      Dr. Phil and Merit TV's Loni Coombs are pulling back the curtain on a story that shocked the nation and ignited fierce debate. Once celebrated by celebrities and wellness gurus, Nicole Daedone’s OneTaste promised life-changing empowerment through “orgasmic meditation”—but was it truly a path to healing, or something much darker? In this exclusive interview, Loni Coombs sits down with Daedone and her high-profile attorney, Jennifer Bonjean, to ask the tough questions. With Daedone facing serious federal charges and a possible 20-year prison sentence, we dive into the heart of the controversy: is OneTaste a misunderstood revolution in women’s wellness, or a cautionary tale of power, sex, and exploitation? Thank you to our sponsors: Echo Water: Find your flow state. Visit https://echowater.com/PHIL/  & Use code PHIL for 10% off FYSI: Visit https://FYSI.com/DRPHIL/  or call 800-877-4000 Jase Medical: Get emergency antibiotics at https://Jase.com/  & use code PHIL for a discount Preserve Gold: Visit: https://drphilgold.com/   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.    

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 justify working from home, most of us would be better off getting dressed, leaving the house, and working in a real office, where we have human interaction and a clear differentiation between work and home.

New rules allowing young athletes to profit off their name, image and likeness are stirring debate. How are lucrative deals impacting the game, ethics and players? Dr Phil discusses whether N.I.L is fair game.  From kindergarten through college, students at all levels are competing in athletics. New NCAA rules known as Name, Image, and Likeness allow student athletes to profit off their skill and popularity. The potential for youth stars to receive lucrative deals is changing the game. But is it for the better? Critics say N.I.L is eroding sportsmanship, creating entitled athletes and a new crop of 'sports manager' parents, pushing their kids to the brink for some bucks. Dr. Phil talks to N.I.L sensations the Cavinder Twins, a youth sports trainer, an ambitious basketball dad, and a former pro tennis player about the intense highs and harsh realities of competitive sports. Thank you to our sponsors: Go to https://hometitlelock.com/drphil/ and use promo code PHIL to get a FREE title history report so you can find out if you’re already a victim AND 14 days of protection for FREE! And make sure to check out the Million Dollar TripleLock protection details when you get there! Exclusions apply. For details visit https://hometitlelock.com/warranty/ . Preserve Gold: Visit: https://drphilgold.com/  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. Jase Medical: Get emergency antibiotics at https://Jase.com/  & use code PHIL for a discount.

Death threats. Arson. Assassination attempts. A wave of political violence is sweeping across America — and it’s not coming from foreign enemies. It’s coming from us. This is The Real Story about homegrown threats—and how close we are to the breaking point.

How should we handle school threats and how far should law enforcement go to stop the next tragedy? What happens when school shooting threats—whether real or fake—spiral out of control? In 2025, schools across the U.S. have faced a surge in threats, often spread through social media, forcing law enforcement into action. Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood takes a controversial stance, arresting students as young as 11 years-old and publicly shaming them online. But is this tough-love approach the answer, or does it go too far? A mother fights back after her 6th grader son is perp-walked for what she calls a misunderstanding, while Parkland school shooting victim’s parents turn tragedy into action with a controversial video game designed to raise awareness. Thank you to our sponsors: Echo Water: Find your flow state. Visit https://echowater.com/PHIL/  & Use code PHIL for 10% off. Preserve Gold: Visit: https://drphilgold.com/   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. Jase Medical: Get emergency antibiotics at https://Jase.com/   & use code PHIL for a discount.

President Trump didn’t make all the right decisions, but he can make every decision right.   And what he accomplished during his first 100 days is nothing short of impressive.   How do you feel about Trump's first 100 days as the 47th President of the United States?

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 the public, defending bold policies, and revealing the vision behind his most controversial decisions.     In a powerful LIVE town hall event, Dr. Phil sits down with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.—a man who refuses to be silenced. From skyrocketing chronic disease to overhauling nutrition standards, RFK Jr. has faced fierce backlash yet remains unwavering in his mission to Make America Healthy Again. In this raw, no-holds-barred conversation marking his first 100 days in office, RFK Jr. takes questions directly from the audience and discusses the bold changes shaking up the nation's health agenda. Thank you to our sponsors: Echo Water: Find your flow state. Visit https://echowater.com/PHIL/  & Use code PHIL for 10% off. Jase Medical: Get emergency antibiotics at https://Jase.com/  & use code PHIL for a discount   Preserve Gold: Visit: https://drphilgold.com/  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.