Dr. Phil unravels the impact on mental health, societal values, and decision-making as we navigate online. His guests include Dr. Nicholas Kardaras, Imran Ahmed, Dan Ariely, and James McGibney. Learn about the vulnerability of individuals, particularly children, to harmful digital content and explore how algorithms prioritize engagement, leading to the ampli ... Show More
Yesterday
If You're Now Terrified of Teen Takeovers, Blame the Pandemic
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 St ... Show More
23m 22s
Jul 7
Stop Lying To Yourself: Why You Do What You Do and Don't Do
Part 2: Why do we keep repeating the same patterns even when they hurt us? In this episode, Stop Lying to Yourself examines the logic behind behavior: the beliefs, payoffs, and scripts that can quietly shape how we see ourselves, what we believe we deserve, and the choices we mak ... Show More
31 m
Jul 6
It's Religious Freedom, Not the End of the Rainbow
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. The headlines fired you up — The Real Story gives you the facts. Both sides. You decide.This episod ... Show More
17m 11s
Jun 2025
556. How Social Media Is Wrecking Kids' Lives and Stealing Their Childhood | Jonathan Haidt
In this urgent conversation, Jonathan Haidt and Jordan Peterson dissect the silent catastrophe facing Gen Z—spiraling anxiety, attention collapse, and social isolation—all amplified by addictive tech. They explore the psychological and spiritual fallout of algorithm-optimized pla ... Show More
1h 43m
Mar 2024
The Male Psychology Doctor: “There Is A Crisis Going On With Men!", “We’ve Produced Millions Of Lonely, Addicted Males!”, “The Ugly Truth About What’s Really Behind Toxic Masculinity”
What can video game and porn addiction tell us about society’s mental health crisis?
Dr Alok Kanojia is a psychiatrist and co-founder of the mental health coaching company 'Healthy Gamer', which aims to help with modern stressors, such as social media, video games, and online da ... Show More
1h 32m
May 2021
Listen Again: Warped Reality
Original broadcast date: October 30, 2020. False information on the internet makes it harder and harder to know what's true, and the consequences have been devastating. This hour, TED speakers explore ideas around technology and deception. Guests include law professor Danielle Ci ... Show More
50m 28s