The Dr. Phil Podcast

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.

Sports betting is a multi-billion dollar industry, but is its popularity and accessibility leading to a health crisis among young male adults – a group who are reported to have the highest sports gambling rates.

A growing espionage threat hiding in plain sight. That’s why Senator Pete Ricketts is pushing the PLOT Act — the Property Location Oversight and Transparency Act.

Dead scientists. Missing researchers. Sensitive U.S. programs. Coincidence—or a pattern no one wants to confront?

The rise and fall of a self-proclaimed polygamous prophet, who was ultimately sentenced for crimes against his many underage spiritual wives. Learn firsthand what led to his arrest and conviction from a key FBI informant.

Dr. Phil sits down with algae expert Catharine Arnston to investigate the growing buzz around algae and why some call it the world’s ultimate superfood.

From health care fraudstersusing Americans as pawns in their corruption, to how rural America’s healthcare crisis is being saved. Dr. Mehmet Oz discusses how he is working toachieve President Donald Trump, and Health and Human Services Secretary RobertKennedy Jr’s vision to Make America Healthy Again.

Dr. Phil sits down with Preserve Gold CEO Daniel Boston to talk about what’s really happening in today’s economy.

Los Angeles MayoralCandidate, Spencer Pratt discusses his mission to save Los Angeles fromleadership he claims has failed to protect, and serve, the residents of LosAngeles.

From Area 51 and Pentagon footage to Lake Huron, David Fravor, and David Grusch, we examine the growing evidence behind UFOs, UAPs, and the possibility of alien life.

Food safety attorney Bill Marler has spent 30 years walking into hospital rooms after a dinner went wrong — and he says the food on your table right now is more dangerous than the government wants you to know.

Students leaving class for protests? Inside Chicago schools controversy. Students are being allowed to leave class, not for a field trip, but for a political rally.

He served his country. Now he’s fighting a different battle — building a business that’s taking over his life.

From prison walls to presidential mercy, George Santos seeks redemption and faces a future shaped by scandal, second chances, and the nation’s unforgiving spotlight.

Comedian and SNL alum Rob Schneider joins Dr. Phil for a deep dive into the psychology of comedy, why the brain needs incongruity, why “offense” spreads socially, and why people self-censor even when they know better. They discuss Schneider’s book “You Can Do It! Speak Your Mind, America”, the cognitive mechanics of humor, and how to speak up with clarity and dignity in a polarized culture. Plus: what comedians can teach all of us about resilience, fearlessness, and reading the room, without living under the room.This 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 .Chapter: 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.YCDIF Social Handles: Instagram: @ycdifoundationFacebook: You Can Do It FoundationYouTube: @youcandoitfoundationX: @YouCanDoItFundTikTok: @ycdifoundationLinktree: @youcandoitfoundation Rob's Social Handles: Instagram: @iamrobschneiderFacebook: Rob Schneider OfficialYouTube: @robschneider564X: @RobSchneiderTikTok: @robrichmeister See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Part 3: Students challenge school censorship over faith as Piers Morgan warns free speech is being reshaped across culture and the next generation.

Three assassination attempts on President Trump. I’m angry as hell — and here’s why you should be too.

Part 2: Jillian Michaels, Piers Morgan, and a high school student reveal the real cost of free speech—from media backlash to censorship in schools.

Piers Morgan, Jillian Michaels, and a high school student reveal the real cost of free speech, from public backlash to everyday censorship.

Dr. Phil breaks down how NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) changed everything — turning college athletics into a billion-dollar, pay-to-play system.

A14-year-old boy puts on a friend’s prescription acne mask at a sleepover. Three years later, a photo of that moment goes viral during the peak of BLM protests, and the school kicks him out within 24 hours… no investigation, no hearing, no due process.

Sixteen days after their wedding, the state of Texas plans to execute James Broadnax. Dr. Phil examines the evidence and asks the questions nobody else is asking.

We just went 250,000 miles into space… and THIS is what nobody’s telling you.

If you're a sushi or fresh fish lover, this episode will rock your world.

Anxiety isn’t just in your head. Dr. Phil talks with Dr. Uma Naidoo about the gut-brain link and what to eat to calm your mind.

Part 2: Catherine Herring discusses the aftermath of her a guilty plea and a prison sentence she claims was no justice at all.

An exclusive interview with Catherine Herring, the wife who accused her husband of poisoning her, to end her pregnancy.

Border Czar Tom Homan returns for part two with the stories you haven't heard: sleeper cells already inside America, 145,000 missing children found, and what he personally saw inside a detention center that was nothing like what the media reported.