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Dr. Phil explains the psychology behind the world's oldest hatred and why it's exploding again now, from the UN to the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize.

This is the Best of Dr. Phil, where we're bringing back the most requested and unforgettable stories from the Dr. Phil archives.

A former guest returns after 15 years to introduce Dr.Phil to a young man in need of guidance.

The WNBA Finals. Five games. Five times, the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries walked off the court for the national anthem, and I'm not buying the "pregame routine" excuse.

Dr. Phil gives you a five-step plan to stop the hate cycle before Election Day.

The conclusion of Dr. Phil's 2-part interview with a wife who has chosen to remain married to her husband, despite confessing to secret he had been keeping before their marriage; the murder of a girlfriend she never knew existed.

A wife who has chosen to stand by her husband despite learning about his shocking secret; the murder of a girlfriend she never knew existed.

71% of Jewish parents say their child has experienced or witnessed antisemitism at school. I'll show you how it's happening, who's funding i

Dr. Phil explains why situations don't make heroes; they reveal them. He covers why most people freeze (the bystander effect) and what you can do RIGHT NOW so you act when your moment comes.

Screaming soccer moms. Bullied teenage referees. Parents throwing punches at kids' games. Have youth sports parents completely LOST THEIR MINDS? Dr. Phil exposes the ugly side of youth sports, where out-of-control parents drive referees off the field and ruin the games their kids love. Listen to the viral confrontations as referees fight back against abusive parents — and discover why sideline rage may be doing more damage to your kids than you realize. If your kids play soccer, basketball, football, or any youth sport, you NEED to hear this!Envoy TV: https://www.envoytv.com/This episode is brought is brought to you by Preserve Gold, call 844-718-2642 or text PHIL to 50505 for your free wealth protection guide.Chapter compares every Medicare plan nationwide for free to recommend coverage based on your doctors, prescriptions, and budget. Call 352-845-0659 or visit https://chapter.com/phil/ *Paid Partnership See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The government now admits UFOs are real ... it just won't say what they are. Dr. Phil sits down with a congressman who says he was briefed that the U.S. secretly learned to lure these craft down out of the sky, and a researcher who says the proof is already hiding in the government's own files ... to separate what's proven from what's just claimed.

Dr. Phil speaks with Florida Attorney General, James Uthmeier, to discuss why Florida became the only state to reject Meta's recent multi-billion dollar settlement.

Christa Pike survived a botched execution. Now, with her life hanging in the balance, Dr. Phil examines what went wrong, who’s accountable, and whether Tennessee can legally try to execute her again.

Dr. Phil gives you the real story: what kratom is, why concentrated 7-OH and synthetic kratom products are so dangerous, and what every parent and college student needs to know.

Learn how parents, survivors, and advocates are fighting back to protect children. Plus, an update that proves there is hope and a way back after social media victimizes a child.

Predators sit behind keyboards shopping for your child in a store that never closes

Families who nearly lost everything show how it hunts the most vulnerable, and Dr. Phil lays out the three rules of how it really works.

Families reveal how social media was engineered to addict children and keep parents locked out. Dr. Phil hands parents the checklist to see if their child is hooked.

Why is Israel ranked the 8th happiest country in the world — despite war, October 7th, and rising antisemitism?In this Oct 7th Anniversary special, we reveal the secret to Israel's happiness in the 2025 World Happiness Report.

Dr. Phil speaks with Israeli passenger Yaniv Huyan about his quick thinking and courage that helped save Flight 1073 - and the moments that changed everyone on board.

Every major social media platform knows predators are using their apps to target your children. They just decided your child's safety wasn't worth the cost.

With a historic rise in children being homeschooled, there are concerns that many states lack oversight that could leave children vulnerable for neglect and abuse.

Dr Phil breaks down the rise of AI-generated faith, digital cults, and AI companions that don't just answer you — they mirror you. From chatbots that reinforce any belief to warnings about delusions, loneliness, and mental health, this is The Real Story behind worship in the age of artificial intelligence.

When people hear “sex trafficking,” they imagine kidnappings and foreign brothels. The truth is far worse. It can begin at home, while a child is still living there. Tonight, a survivor trafficked starting at age eight and the man racing to stop it.

According to the FBI, approximately 500 children are killed by a parent every single year in the US. Nearly 10 a week. And most of the time, there were warning signs that courts and law enforcement ignored ... until it was too late.

Religious parents don't have to sit down and shut up. Dr. Phil explains the Supreme Court ruling that backs them.

Kary-Ann Parkinson let her 5-year-old son Sam walk half a mile alone to a pond in their Williamsburg, Virginia, gated community. Now she's a convicted criminal, placed on Virginia's Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry for 7 years for trusting her own kid. Dr. Phil breaks down the case.

Beni Sabti lived under the Iranian regime—and risked everything to escape it. Now a leading Iran expert, he joins Dr. Phil to share what life is really like inside the country, why protests keep erupting, and whether the regime could fall in our lifetime.

A family massacre. A teen charged. And ChatGPT, an alleged accomplice. A 17-year-old in Massachusetts is charged with murdering his mother and 14-year-old brother after investigators found he'd used ChatGPT to search "fantasy stories" about killing them. It's the 4th murder case now linked to AI chatbots.

A neuroscientist and former classroom teacher exposes how well‑intended classroom tech is quietly undermining kids’ attention, memory, and motivation—and shows parents and educators practical, brain-based ways to roll back the damage and restore real learning.

With their hands full grooming dogs and their phones ringing nonstop, the new owners of an established dog grooming business turn to HighLevel and Dr. Phil for help attracting new customers and keeping their growing business on track.

Dr. Phil exposes the broken UAP reporting system: no public reporting channel through AARO or PURSUE, 1,855 "Tier One" credible UFO sightings sitting in NUFORC's database, and two former U.S. presidents (Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan) who saw UFOs with nowhere to report them.

Dolly Parton's passing revealed a real psychological phenomenon: parasocial grief, the one-sided bond that makes losing a stranger feel like losing a loved one.

21 days of testimony. Seven days deadlocked. And the Lindsey Clancy jury still couldn't agree.

Stop kidding ourselves. Iran's terrorist regime has hated America from day one — and the past is the clearest proof of what's coming next.

Nearly three years after October 7, Nova Festival survivor Noa Beer confronts a media controversy that sparked global backlash and tells Dr. Phil the truth she lived through firsthand.

Burned-out teachers making 73 cents on the dollar. Overworked, underpaid, and walking out the door 7 in 10 quit within five years. This is your kid. Your classroom. Right now.

Arrests, assaults, destruction, and even murder all as a result of the dangerous takeover trend teens, and young adults, are participating across the country.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are moving back to England after 6 years away and it's bigger than a headline about the royals. Dr. Phil breaks down the real story behind their reconciliation: why family estrangement happens, what it actually takes to come back together, and why so many of us wait too long to make the first move.

It's been 21 years since Dr. Phil first spoke with 2 teenage girls who claimed to escape a polygamous cult, where many girls were forced to become teenage brides to older men. One of those teenage survivors, now an adult, returns to speak with Dr. Phil - it's an inspiring update you don't want to miss.

It's been 20 years since polygamist and FLDS prophet, Warren Jeffs, was captured. Dr. Phil reflects back on his first episode that focused on the FLDS leader, and shares never before details about how he prepared to help prevent 2 teenage girls from returning to the religious sect they claimed to escape.

Dr. Phil examines the growing trend of reclassing kids for an athletic advantage and asks whether the pursuit of scholarships, NIL money, and sports success is costing children more than parents realize.

Dr. Phil warns that excessive classroom technology may weaken learning by replacing handwriting, deep processing, and independent problem-solving.

A father discusses how an online predator targeted his 15-year-old son as part of a sextortion plot that tragically resulted in the loss of his life.

Dr. Phil examines the Lindsay Clancy case, the warning signs of postpartum psychosis, and the critical question: Could this tragedy have been prevented?

The mother at the center of the Idaho murders speaks for herself for the first time about the daughter she lost, and about turning that loss into a mission to give other families a name.

After 50 years of marriage, Dr. Phil and Robin McGraw reveal the real story behind their lasting love, family, and the decisions that kept them together.

The whistleblower who told Congress we're not alone — and what it cost him.

A father just became the first parent in America convicted of murder for his son's school shooting. Colin Gray gave his 14-year-old son an AR-15 for Christmas — and ignored every warning sign along the way. Now he's facing 15 years in prison. Dr. Phil breaks down the Apalachee High School case, and the pathway to violence researchers have identified over decades of study.The warning signs almost every school shooter shows:- Early childhood trauma that goes unresolved- A visible crisis point — a noticeable change in behavior from their baseline- A growing obsession with studying past shooters- Telling someone their plans, almost always a fellow student, before it happens- Access to an unsecured weapon at home- Prior contact with law enforcement that went nowhereDr. Phil walks through what happened in Georgia, what law enforcement already knew, and why these same red flags keep showing up case after case — and keep getting missed. No spin. No BS. Just what every parent needs to know before the next tragedy.Sponsored by: Sponsored by HighLevel: If you own a small business, don’t skip this. Reclaim your life. Automate your business. Transform your overwhelmed business into an automated powerhouse in just minutes. Summer of AI Is Here! Get 5 FREE AI Tools All Summer Long. Visit: https://DrPhil.com/Business and get your life back on track.Sponsored by: Don’t wait! If you’re on Medicare or will be soon, reach out to Chapter: Call: (352)-845-0659 or go to https://askchapter.org to learn about your Medicare options and get help finding ways to save money.🔔 Subscribe to The Dr. Phil Podcast for new episodes every week.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Austin Metcalf became a symbol. His father wants you to remember the son.

Your kids are grown, the house is finally quiet — then knock knock, "Can I move back in?" Dr. Phil breaks down what an adult child moving home really does to your marriage — and the difference between a "launchpad" and a "hammock" that determines whether your relationship survives it.✔️ Why the empty nest is the most fragile stage in a marriage✔️ The "gray divorce" trend explained✔️ Launchpad vs. Hammock — how to tell the difference✔️ How to protect your marriage while still showing up for your kid🔔 Subscribe to The Dr. Phil Podcast for new episodes every week This episode is made possible with the support of our sponsors: Retirement Ready? Get up to $20,000 in FREE Gold & Silver with a qualified purchase. Text ASKPHIL to 50505 or visit https://DrPhilgold.comCarShield is how you move from chaos to control. Their protection plans are built to cover a deep bench of mechanical issues, thousands of parts across cars, trucks, and SUVs… without putting a cap on how far you drive. That’s not just coverage. That’s control. Call CarShield today: 1-800-588-8501 more info: https://carshield.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A major U.S. airline pilot, speaking on condition of anonymity, will discuss the fear he claims is keeping pilots from reporting UAP sightings seen from the cockpit.

A Navy SEAL trainee who says he was wrongfully convicted of murder and abduction to defile for a crime the actual killer later confessed to committing alone, served 31 years of an 82-year sentence before walking out of prison. This is his first interview.

These social influencers are turning teens into gambling addicts

United States Border Czar, Tom Homan sets the record straight about the false narratives, lies, and scrutiny he claims U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and its agents are currently facing.

There's a UAP question psychology is uniquely built to answer. It just refuses to ask it. Dr. Phil finds out why.

Robin and I celebrate 50 years on our private love island.

A rock-star realtor seeks a breakthrough in work-life balance. Enter Dr. Phil, who gives her a powerful wake-up call and the tools she needs to take her business to the next level while making time for what matters most.

800,000 college students are paying full tuition — to earn LESS than a high school grad. Not a typo. Before your kid signs that loan, listen to this.

A former NAVY fighter pilot discusses the UAPs he's seen as a pilot, and what is keeping many pilots from reporting what they are witnessing in our skies.

After political stickers, including an assault rifle and an anti-Zionist slur reach children at a Michigan elementary school, Dr. Phil examines whether good intentions erase harmful consequences.

Dr. Phil breaks down the trend some are calling "microlooting," where privileged, high-earning Americans reportedly justify stealing from big corporations as a form of protest.

As countries move to ban social media for children under 16, Dr. Phil asks why America still allows Big Tech to profit from platforms linked to addiction, anxiety, exploitation and deadly online challenges.

Dr. Phil speaks with guests who share personal experiences to explain why they claim that the sex offender registry isn’t protecting the communities it aims to keep safe.

The government's UFO files are finally open... and Dr. Phil asks the question nobody in Washington will: are we ready for the answer?

Dr. Phil breaks down the Pentagon's newly released UFO files — 40 declassified UAP documents, videos, and audio recordings, some hidden for 80 years — and shows the proof behind his statement that the government has been lying about UFOs for 79 years.

Dr. Phil explains the psychology of America's harshest critics, then counts down 10 reasons this is still the greatest country on Earth as America turns 250.

A Parent Alert - how online predators are specifically targeting children online in order to extort them for money, explicit photos, or force them into ending their life ... a growing crisis called, Sextortion.

Two Republican attorneys who say they want the same thing. One law. Zero releases. And a survivor who knows exactly what's at stake.

They locked kids inside for two years. Now the bill is due. Teen takeovers are exploding, Tampa, Detroit, Houston, Milwaukee. 22 arrested at Curtis Hixon Park, some as young as 12. Cities are throwing curfews at the problem. It won't work, because nobody's asking WHY. The Real Story: teen hopelessness up 62%. A generation stripped of school, sports, and structure then handed a phone and an audience. This is the psychology of the mob, the fallout of lockdowns, and the one fix nobody's talking about. No excuses for the behavior. But if you don't understand the cause, you'll never stop it. This episode is made possible with the support of our sponsors. Don’t wait! If you’re on Medicare or will be soon, reach out to Chapter: Call: (352)-845-0659 or go to https://askchapter.org to learn about your Medicare options and get help finding ways to save money.Thank you to our sponsor: Get up to $20,000 in FREE Gold & Silver with a qualified purchase. Text ASKPHIL to 50505 or visit https://DrPhilgold.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In Part 2 of Stop Lying to Yourself, viewers confront the hidden beliefs, life scripts, and self-protective behaviors driving their choices—and learn to replace silence, fear, and outdated stories with rational action, personal accountability, and truth.

What happens when pro ballplayers refuse the rainbow? A forfeited game, a DOJ investigation, and a night at the ballpark turned battleground: religious liberty vs. forced advocacy.

A conversation about progress, perspective, and personal responsibility. Happy Birthday, America. 🇺🇸

250 years after America's fight for independence began, Dr. Phil asks the questions most of us avoid: Are you actually free — or just comfortable? Would you stand up for what you believe, or have you silenced yourself like 75% of Americans? This July 4th, take the gut check every American needs. Real freedom starts with honest answers.Sponsored by: Get up to $20,000 in FREE Gold & Silver with a qualified purchase. Text ASKPHIL to 50505 or visit https://DrPhilgold.comThis episode is brought to you by; The You Can Do It Foundation supports meaningful media that reflects faith, family, personal responsibility, and freedom. Partnering with industry leaders, we create content that resonates and inspires. Learn more, donate and support the mission: https://ycdif.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Phil speaks with alleged victims of thieving squatters who they say broke into their properties in attempt to steal them, and claim them as their own.

If you have a child in college — or are planning on sending one — this new report will terrify you.

$196 billion stolen last year. $537 million a day. And most victims never saw it coming.

Do not wait until tragedy happens to reach out. A call, an invitation, or one act of kindness could help someone feel seen and could save a life.

Gary Brecka spent 20 years predicting lifespans for the insurance industry. Now he's reading Dr. Phil's real lab results live — and what he finds could change the way millions of Americans think about their own health.

It’s been over 2 months since Lynette Hooker vanished in the Bahamas without a trace. Lynette's daughter and mother discuss what they fear happened to Lynette, and the role they allege her husband may have played.

Dr. Phil is heading to the Arctic — and it could change America's energy future forever.

If you haven't heard Eric Church's commencement speech, you need to right now

A Princeton-educated city councilman becomes the target of a multi-million dollar FBI sting, and fights all the way to a unanimous Supreme Court victory.

I Saw the Best and Worst of Sports Fandom This Weekend. The Difference is Stunning.

A discussion about the biggest threats to religious liberty in the United States, and the growing concern that students are not being taught about  America's founding principles and history.

God Bless America. In God We Trust. One Nation Under God. We sing it. We see it on our dollar bills. We were raised on it. So why is faith under such brutal, relentless attack in America right now?

Dr. Phil pulls back the curtain on looksmaxxing — the social media trend turning teenage insecurity into a full-blown mental health crisis.

Two men walked out of prison after a combined 59 years inside and are now figuring out if the world they missed has any room for them.

One of America's most relentless wrongful conviction advocates joins Dr. Phil to check in on the cases that still haunt him, including one that ended in an execution nobody could stop.

Why Is the New York Times Printing Dog Rape Lies About Israel?

They're using AI to terrorize teen girls. How to stop it.

Whistleblower Dr. Eithan Haim joins Dr. Phil to discuss the shocking new developments at Texas Children’s Hospital, its $10 million settlement, and plans to open a de-transition clinic.

In a stunning legal reversal, Alex Murdaugh’s murder convictions have just been overturned. His attorney Jim Griffin joins Dr. Phil to reveal what led to the bombshell decision, what happens next, and whether a new trial could change everything.

In this episode of Dr. Phil’s Small Business Playbook, Dr. Phil helps Jillian move from reactive manager to strategic operator, showing how speed-to-response, centralized communication, AI tools, smart scheduling, and better boundaries can help a small business scale without burning out the person who built it.

Following a landmark jury verdict, Dr. Phil continues his investigation into what internal documents and court testimony allege was Big Tech's calculated choice to put profit over children — and asks the question a LA jury just began to answer: was this an accident, or was it by design?

A 22-year-old who says he was groomed on Roblox as a child got six predators arrested — then got banned by the platform that hurt him. Now the attorney who just won a landmark verdict against Meta joins Dr. Phil to ask: what did Big Tech know, and why did it take a jury to make them answer for it?

Predators are using AI technology to create fake sexually explicit images of young women, men, and children, only to share them online for anyone to see. Two courageous teenage girls share their story of deepfake abuse.

Dr. Phil breaks down the psychology of hate, toxic media, fear, division, and what happens when a society loses empathy.

Dr. Phil uncovers the hidden dangers tied to today’s explosion of at-home injections.