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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 difference between outrage and outcomes through the lens of We’ve Got Issues: solve problems, measure results, and rebuild trust with dignity. Visit Leo Zacky: https://leozacky.com/ https://www.facebook.com/LeoZackyforGovernor/ https://twitter.com/LeoSZacky https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtmt3w02I2Xim2GvFn5C2yA https://www.instagram.com/leoszacky/ Thank you to our sponsors: 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 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://americanfinancing.net/Phil See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 warn viewers why waiting can come at a devastating cost. This episode is sponsored and intended for educational purposes only. It is not medical advice. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 for students who want to live out their beliefs in public without being silenced. Thank you to our sponsors: 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 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://americanfinancing.net/Phil See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 leads to hopelessness • Why delayed intervention makes things worse • What parents need to recognize early Please share, and start the conversation. If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available. In the U.S., call or text 988. Thank you to our sponsors: 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 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://americanfinancing.net/Phil See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 policy, and Harmony says she was pressured to walk it back. Instead, she resigned publicly in a viral post, arguing she was being punished not for mocking a tragedy, but for honoring it, and framing her exit as a choice between career security and personal conviction. In this conversation, Dr. Phil presses into the psychological and professional collision at the center of the story: when does “being human” on-air become “taking a side”? What happens to identity when your newsroom’s definition of neutrality conflicts with your lived relationships? And what does it cost emotionally, spiritually, and professionally, to bet everything on your voice? Harmony now reports from Washington, D.C., for Real America’s Voice. 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://americanfinancing.net/Phil 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." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 you the structure to build a home that feels safer, steadier, and more fair, starting today. You’ll learn: How to call out the pattern, not the personThe exact “3 questions” that keep family meetings productiveConsequences that don’t escalate, they work See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 spreading rapidly across campuses nationwide, Touch Grass Together promotes a simple but powerful reset: put the phone down, go outside, get sunlight, move your body, and reconnect with real people. This is not a political movement. It’s a student-driven effort to reclaim focus, health, confidence, and real-world connection, one student at a time. GET INVOLVED! Touch Grass Together: https://www.touchgrasstogether.com/ Follow: @touchgrasstogether on all platforms [email protected] See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 powerful episode, they reveal the harrowing details of Roshin's escape, her struggles in foster care, and the incredible twist of fate that brought them together, proving that hope and healing are possible even after the darkest chapters. 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://americanfinancing.net/Phil 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. Watch Dr. Phil on Linear (Subscriptions needed): Spectrum/Charter - https://www.spectrum.com/cable-tv/channel-lineup (Search for Envoy TV; Channel may vary by location) Frndly TV - https://watch.frndlytv.com/channel/live/envoy_tv FAST (No subscriptions needed): SamsungTV Plus - Channel 2977 or found in the category Lifestyle & Pop Culture Local Now - Download the app on your CTV or stream via Web https://localnow.com/channels/envoy-fast VIDAA on Hisense TV’s: Watch on Hisense TV's with VIDAA OS or download the VIDAA App: IOS: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/vidaa/id1526408639 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.universal.remote.multi&hl=en_US See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 episode, they reveal the harrowing details of Roshin's escape, her struggles in foster care, and the incredible twist of fate that brought them together,proving that hope and healing are possible even after the darkest chapters. 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://americanfinancing.net/Phil 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. Watch Dr. Phil on Linear (Subscriptions needed): Spectrum/Charter - https://www.spectrum.com/cable-tv/channel-lineup (Search for Envoy TV; Channel may vary by location) Frndly TV - https://watch.frndlytv.com/channel/live/envoy_tv FAST (No subscriptions needed): SamsungTV Plus - Channel 2977 or found in the category Lifestyle & Pop Culture Local Now - Download the app on your CTV or stream via Web https://localnow.com/channels/envoy-fast VIDAA on Hisense TV’s: Watch on Hisense TV's with VIDAA OS or download the VIDAA App: IOS: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/vidaa/id1526408639 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.universal.remote.multi&hl=en_US See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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://americanfinancing.net/Phil See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Part 2: In September 2020 in Westlake Village, California, a speeding SUV struck and killed two young brothers in a crosswalk. The driver Rebecca Grossman claims it was a tragic accident, but she was found guilty of two counts of murder and sentenced to 15 years to life. Now her husband speaks out, sharing her remorse, regrets, and what they say is her truth.  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://americanfinancing.net/Phil 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. Watch Dr. Phil on Linear (Subscriptions needed): Spectrum/Charter - https://www.spectrum.com/cable-tv/channel-lineup (Search for Envoy TV; Channel may vary by location) Frndly TV - https://watch.frndlytv.com/channel/live/envoy_tv FAST (No subscriptions needed): SamsungTV Plus - Channel 2977 or found in the category Lifestyle & Pop Culture Local Now - Download the app on your CTV or stream via Web https://localnow.com/channels/envoy-fast VIDAA on Hisense TV’s: Watch on Hisense TV's with VIDAA OS or download the VIDAA App: IOS: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/vidaa/id1526408639 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.universal.remote.multi&hl=en_US See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 now used by major law-enforcement agencies.  And former NYPD Chief of Department John Chell joins the conversation to share how critical drones have become to keeping his officers and the public safe, and why he believes every police department in America should be using them.    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://americanfinancing.net/Phil 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. Watch Dr. Phil on Linear (Subscriptions needed): Spectrum/Charter - https://www.spectrum.com/cable-tv/channel-lineup (Search for Envoy TV; Channel may vary by location) Frndly TV - https://watch.frndlytv.com/channel/live/envoy_tv FAST (No subscriptions needed): SamsungTV Plus - Channel 2977 or found in the category Lifestyle & Pop Culture Local Now - Download the app on your CTV or stream via Web https://localnow.com/channels/envoy-fast VIDAA on Hisense TV’s: Watch on Hisense TV's with VIDAA OS or download the VIDAA App: IOS: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/vidaa/id1526408639 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.universal.remote.multi&hl=en_US See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 throwing more money at the problem. No politics. No excuses. Just proof. If this worked in Mississippi, why isn’t it working everywhere? Thank you to our sponsor: 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://americanfinancing.net/Phil Watch Dr. Phil on TV (Subscriptions needed): Spectrum/Charter - https://www.spectrum.com/cable-tv/channel-lineup (Search for Envoy TV; Channel may vary by location) Frndly TV - https://watch.frndlytv.com/channel/live/envoy_tv FAST (No subscriptions needed): SamsungTV Plus - Channel 2977 or found in the category Lifestyle & Pop Culture Local Now - Download the app on your CTV or stream via Web https://localnow.com/channels/envoy-fast VIDAA on Hisense TV’s: Watch on Hisense TV's with VIDAA OS or download the VIDAA App: IOS: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/vidaa/id1526408639 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.universal.remote.multi&hl=en_US See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.