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The Felony Footlong: Free Speech or Assault with A Sandwich? Sep 08, 2025

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A D.C. man hurled a footlong Subway sandwich at a federal agent and now he faces a felony assault charge. What sounds like a late-night comedy skit is really a symptom of something far more serious.

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How To Survive The CIA: Pardon, Prison & Surveillance Sep 08, 2025

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Former CIA officer John Kiriakou reveals the true cost of exposing torture, legal battles, prison time, and life after whistleblowing.

In Part Two of Dr. Phil's conversation with John Kiriakou, the former CIA officer who blew the whistle on torture, we dive deeper into the personal and political fallout of speaking truth to power. Kiriakou opens up about the realities of the Whistleblower Protection Act, the harsh consequences of challenging the CIA, and his time in federal prison. He and Dr. Phil also confront the rise of government surveillance and privacy concerns, and reflect on how U.S. policy shifted in the wake of 9/11.

Now an advocate and author, Kiriakou shares what drives his work today and the lessons learned from paying the ultimate price for exposing hidden truths.

👉 A gripping episode on courage, consequence, and the fight for accountability.

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Prayer in the Parking Lot | The REAL Story with Dr. Phil Sep 04, 2025

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Senior wins holy war to paint psalms on her parking spot. You can't cancel God. He was here first. This episode is brought to you by Amen Clinics: Take the guesswork out of mental health care. Call 866-580-6569 or go to https://AmenClinics.com/DrPhil

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PARDON HIM ALREADY! John Kiriakou Sep 04, 2025

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John Kiriakou, a former CIA: What happens when exposing the truth comes at the ultimate personal cost?

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Cracker Barrel Craziness. It's A Logo, Get Over It! Sep 04, 2025

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"Cracker Barrel Craziness. It's A Logo, Get Over It!"

A five-year-old could have made the now-banished Craxcker Barrel logo. How did it become a matter of life and death? Because for too many people, outrage has become the main event.

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Why Free Speech Is Essential For Mental Health Sep 03, 2025

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What if suppressing your voice was destroying your mental health? Dr. Phil and Dr. Chloe reveal why free speech may be the key to healing America.

Dr. Phil sits down with clinical psychologist and bestselling author Dr. Chloe to explore how speech suppression, cancel culture, and emotional constipation are quietly fueling anxiety, depression, and division in America.

Dr. Chloe's new book, Can I Say That? Why Free Speech Matters and How to Use It Fearlessly, argues that free expression isn't just a political issue, it's a mental health necessity. In this powerful and practical conversation, Dr. Chloe breaks down how self-censorship leads to stress, why open dialogue builds emotional strength, and what every parent, student, and leader needs to know to push back against the fear of saying the "wrong" thing. Dr. Chloe:

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Inside the Mind of the Minneapolis School Shooter | The REAL Story with Dr. Phil Sep 03, 2025

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A Catholic School's church turned into a killing ground. An eight-year-old and a ten-year-old, gunned down while praying. The shooter's journals, videos, and red flags were everywhere. This episode is brought to you by Amen Clinics: Take the guesswork out of mental health care. Call 866-580-6569 or go to https://AmenClinics.com/DrPhil

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From Dance Floor to Prison Walls: Abby Lee Miller Sep 02, 2025

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Dr. Phil sits down with Abby Lee Miller to unpack her rise, downfall, prison time, and what redemption looks like now.

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Pt2 Criminalizing Survival: Should Sleeping Outside Be a Crime? Aug 30, 2025

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Dr. Phil investigates whether arresting the unhoused for sleeping in public is justice or cruelty.

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How Former Child-star Alyson Stoner became "Broke And Famous" | The REAL Story with Dr. Phil Aug 30, 2025

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Money means nothing if you can't hold on to it. And a former childhood star said she learned that the hard way.. If millionaires need to be financially educated then how much more do the rest of us?

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