Iran Disinformation: The Truth About Media Spin

Two historic Olympic gold medals. One media firestorm. 🇺🇸🏒 How did Team USA’s biggest hockey victory in decades turn into a political controversy? The U.S. men’s and women’s hockey teams both defeated Canada for Olympic gold, delivering one of the greatest moments in modern American hockey history. The men captured their first Olympic gold since the 1980 Miracle on Ice, while the women added another legendary chapter to the sport’s fiercest rivalry.But within hours, headlines shifted away from the wins and toward politics — including White House invitations, the State of the Union, and reactions to a congratulatory phone call from President Trump. In this episode of The Real Story, Dr. Phil examines how media narratives and political polarization can quickly overshadow historic athletic achievement. When did winning Olympic gold start coming with a political litmus test? #usahockey #olympichockey #teamusa #hockey #sportsandpolitics #drphil #therealstoryThank you to our sponsor: Preserve Gold - text "ASK PHIL" to 50505 and go to 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.

What drives a politician to deceive and how far will hego? In our first episode, George Santos bares all: the fabrications that fueled his rise, the lies he told to win trust and power, and the choices that led him down a path toward scandal and prison. Did he think he was doing anything wrong? Was politics just a game to him or something much darker? Get ready for revelations, self-justifications, and a candid look inside the mind of a man who broke the rules and paid the price.This episode is brought to you by: Talk to Chapter for complete Medicare guidance. The call is free and they can review your options in under 20 minutes. Click the link to get started. Click the link to get started: https://askchapter.org/ to learn about your Medicare options and get help finding ways to save money.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/PhilThank you to our sponsor: ArKay Zero Proof is made so you can celebrate fully, feel your best, and never compromise. Try the zero-proof revolution at https://arkaybeverages.com Use code PHIL for 15% off your first beverage. ArKay gives you great flavor without the alcohol.Thank you to our sponsor: 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.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You’ve seen the coverage of Iran. Now hear the eye-opening version the mainstream narrative won’t focus on. Dr. Phil delivers a powerful, informative breakdown of how media disinformation can distort public understanding, especially when the story involves President Trump, U.S. strikes, and the fall of a regime accused of terror, repression, and brutal crackdowns on its own people. He compares the headlines, the talking points, and the framing choices that shape what viewers feel, before they ever see the facts.Dr. Phil also examines devastating claims that went viral, why unverified reporting becomes propaganda in real time, and the dirty incentives that reward outrage over accuracy. If you want the truth about Iran and an expert guide to spotting narrative manipulatio this is the fearless reality check you’ve been wanted to hear. And That's The REAL Story.Thank you to our sponsor: Preserve Gold - text "ASK PHIL" to 50505 and go to https://DrPhilGold.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The legacy media would have you believe America has moved past God, that people of faith are fringe, backward, or even dangerous. That’s not reality. It’s narrative. Pew Research says about 83% of Americans believe in God or a higher power, roughly two-thirds pray regularly, and around 70% identify with a religion. That’s not “extremism.” That’s mainstream America. So why the constant drumbeat, documentaries warning of “Christian uprisings,” segments implying faith must be abandoned to live authentically, and headlines that selectively frame a nation of believers as a country in spiritual freefall?Dr. Phil breaks down the pattern, the framing tactics, and the real-world data the press tends to minimize, including the measurable ways faith communities strengthen mental health, reduce crime, build civic trust, stabilize families, and fuel charitable giving. You can disagree with theology. You can’t argue with the outcomes. Because when belief in God is treated like a threat, the media isn’t describing America, it’s arguing with the facts. That’s The REAL Story.Thank you to our sponsor: Preserve Gold - text "ASK PHIL" to 50505 and go to https://DrPhilGold.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A brilliant pre-med student. 521 MCAT — 98th percentile. 4.0 GPA. Published research. Primary author. Rejected by ten medical schools. If that résumé isn’t good enough, what is?On The Real Story, I examine how Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policies are reshaping medical school admissions. Across the country, schools describe “holistic review,” equity mandates, and diversity goals as central to their mission. Academic metrics are no longer the primary standard and that merit is being subordinated to ideology.We break down AAMC data, LCME accreditation shifts, pass/fail grading trends, and looming physician shortages. Medicine is not a sociology lab. When you’re on an operating table, credentials matter. Excellence is not negotiable. Thank you to our sponsor: Preserve Gold - text "ASK PHIL" to 50505 and go to https://DrPhilGold.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Country Music Duo, Maddie & Tae, were only 15 years old when they first met. Two young women with a dream of creating music that made an impact and touched the hearts to those who listened to it. Together, as teenagers, these self-described “best-friends and sisters” took on Nashville and became a multi-platinum country duo, who at just 19 years old earned their FIRST Number 1 hit with their debut single, “Girl in a Country Song” – catapulting a successful 12-year career. Just a few months ago, Maddie and Tae made a surprising announcement shocked the country music community and their fans. Maddie and Tae announced that Tae would putting her career on hold to focus on motherhood, and Maddie for the first time since she was a teenager would be exploring a solo career.Thank you to our sponsors: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.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/PhilSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The chaos following the killing of CJNG leader “El Mencho” is not a distant foreign conflict. It’s a drug war being waged against American communities. Mexican cartels are trafficking fentanyl across the southern border, exploiting global supply chains, and generating billions, while overdose deaths devastate families across the United States.This is organized criminal enterprise with deadly consequences at home. Until we confront both sides of this war dismantling cartel trafficking networks and addressing domestic demand the pipeline remains open.And Americans keep dying.That’s The Real Story.Thank you to our sponsor: Preserve Gold - text "ASK PHIL" to 50505 and go to https://DrPhilGold.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Michael Schwartz is a veteran defense attorney with over 30 years of trial experience, widely known for representing law enforcement officers in high-profile use-of-force and on-duty shooting cases throughout Southern California. Over his career he has secured full acquittals in some of the most closely watched excessive-force prosecutions, including the manslaughter trial of a Los Angeles sheriff’s deputy, federal excessive-force charges for a Pomona corporal, and other defenses in nationally publicized on-duty shootings that drew intense media attention. Schwartz gives his reaction to the fatal shooting of Minneapolis resident Renée Good by an ICE agent and the death of Alex Pretti. 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.comDon’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.

Part 2: Bishop Robert Barron, one of the most influential Catholic voices in the world today, sits down with Dr. Phil to discuss the threats to religious liberty Americans are facing. Bishop Barron will discuss why he believes there has been an increasing rise in the practice of religion in America, especially among a younger generations, Bishop Barron will also discuss the criticism he has faced publicly by accepting to serve on President Donald Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission, a position Dr. Phil has also been appointed to share alongside him, and the other distinguished members.Thank you to our sponsor: Preserve Gold - text "ASK PHIL" to 50505 and go to https://DrPhilGold.com Thank you to our sponsor: 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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Following Former President Barack Obama’s bashing of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, I’m sitting down with immigration attorney Deron Smallcomb for a data-driven reality check. How does U.S. immigration enforcement actually compare to other democracies? If America enforced immigration the way the UK, Australia, or Japan do, arrests would move faster, deportations would happen sooner, and appeals would be far more limited. We’re breaking down:• Appeal rights in the U.S. vs. peer nations• Asylum approval rates• Enforcement timelines• Crime outcomes in countries with stricter policiesYou can debate policy. But let’s debate facts. Watch the full conversation — then decide for yourself.Thank you to our sponsor: Preserve Gold - text "ASK PHIL" to 50505 and go to https://DrPhilGold.comThank you to our sponsor: 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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.