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Rob Schneider: You Can Do It! Apr 30, 2026

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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.

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What’s Coming for Free Speech: Piers Morgan and Students Silenced Apr 29, 2026

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This week we introduce you to a group of people who are living proof that free speech is still alive and well in this country. They each made the choice to speak out in the face of criticism, condemnation, and even outright cancellation. What they said and why they chose to speak out.

In part three, Dr. Phil explores if free speech is quietly being redefined from classrooms to culture at large. Blocked from painting Bible verses like “God is the way, the truth, the light” and “Love is patient, love is kind,” two students’ cases quickly escalated beyond school grounds, drawing national attention, prompting policy changes, and, with First Liberty attorney Keisha Russell, sparking a deeper legal and cultural debate as Dr. Phil examines the constitutional stakes while Piers Morgan warns the next generation may be unprepared for the real-world consequences of free speech.

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Love him or hate him - if the president is assassinated, that is the darkest day for America Apr 29, 2026

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Three assassination attempts on President Trump. I’m angry as hell and here’s why you should be too. Love him or hate him, this is not about politics. This is about the safety of the President of the United States and the stability of the country itself. We’ve seen this before. From Abraham Lincoln to John F. Kennedy, presidential assassinations have thrown America into chaos. So the real question is: Why are we so close to it happening again? Listen to the full breakdown and decide for yourself.

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From Media Backlash to School Censorship: Who Controls Free Speech? Apr 28, 2026

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Part 2: How willing are you to stand up for what you believe - even if it means being shunned by friends, family…maybe even cancelled. All this week we’re talking to people who chose to do just that. Jillian Michaels walks away from what she calls reckless, click-driven outrage masquerading as truth, Piers Morgan warns of a growing backlash reshaping free expression across media and society, and a student’s Bible-verse parking spot—“Love is patient, love is kind” ignites a real-world legal battle over religious freedom and the First Amendment.

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Free Speech To Reputational Damage: Piers Morgan, Jillian Michaels & More Apr 27, 2026

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This week we focus on people standing up for their right to be heard. Courageous voices - young and old, famous and not…daring to speak their mind and stand by their convictions in the face of a culture that would rather have them cancelled. Jillian Michaels calls out media hit pieces and refuses to play into click-driven outrage. Piers Morgan says the backlash to years of speech policing is already reshaping free expression in America. And when a student’s parking spot sparks a legal fight, it raises a national question: is neutrality protection or censorship?

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Love College Sports? Thank Donald Trump Apr 24, 2026

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The liberal media may hate Donald Trump but they’re not telling you the full story about how he’s saving college sports. In this episode of The Real Story, Dr. Phil breaks down how NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) changed everything — turning college athletics into a billion-dollar, pay-to-play system. What started as a way to fairly compensate athletes has turned into a nightmare for those of us who love college sports. So what does Trump’s executive order actually do — and why are so many leaders inside college sports supporting it?

Comment below — do you think college sports are being saved?

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Falsely Accused of Blackface: The Acne Mask, the Mob, and the Fight for Justice Apr 23, 2026

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Holden Hughes was a 14-year-old freshman and football player at an elite CaliforniaCatholic school when he put on a friend’s prescription acne mask at asleep over. Three years later, in the summer of 2020 during Covid shutdowns andBLM protests, a parent obtained that old photo, posted it to social media calling it “blackface,” and organized a protest at the school, all within hours. By the next day, St. Francis High School told Holden and his family:withdraw or be expelled. No investigation. No hearing. No due process. In spring 2024, a California jury sided with Holden and set a legal precedent that private high schools must provide fair procedure before expelling students. Dr.Phil sits down with Holden and his parents, Frank and Wendy, to hear his story: what really happened that night, what the mob did to his family, and whether a jury verdict can give back the senior year, and the reputation, that was taken from him.

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Married on Death Row: Days from Execution Apr 22, 2026

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James Broadnax is scheduled to die on April 30th. His cousin recently confessed to pulling the trigger. The DNA backs him up. A juror says she got it wrong. And serious questions have been raised about whether James ever got a fair trial. Dr. Phil examines the evidence with the people closest to this case... his wife, the juror, a Cornell Law professor, and a civil rights advocate ... in a conversation that could save a man's life.

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Space Travel Unites America, Don't Be Fooled By Mainstream Media Apr 20, 2026

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We just went 250,000 miles into space… and THIS is what nobody’s telling you. We’re spending nearly $100 billion of taxpayer money on the Artemis program—even though the private sector can do it faster… and for a fraction of the cost. So when you hear that President Donald Trump is cutting NASA’s budget, understand this:

It’s not about slowing down space exploration. It’s about speeding it up… and making it dramatically more efficient. But instead of celebrating a historic moment, some in the media would rather turn this into just another political fight. And that’s a mistake. Because space exploration brings Americans together. It reminded us what we’re capable of—when we stop arguing and start building. Don’t let that get lost. Because this isn’t just about the Moon…It’s about who’s going to lead the next chapter of humanity.

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These Fresh Ocean Fish Never Touched The Ocean. How In The World? Apr 17, 2026

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If you're a sushi or fresh fish lover, this episode will rock your world. Imagine eating the most delicious, ocean-fresh yellowtail, bluefish, or redfish — that came from the desert, not the ocean. In this episode, Dr. Phil meets the brains behind Pure Blue Fish — an innovative aquaculture company raising sushi-grade ocean fish hours from the nearest ocean. It’s as sustainable as it is delicious.

How does it work? And could this be the future of sustainable seafood in America?

From water quality to freshness to consistency, this will change everything you thought you knew about fresh fish.

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