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In the wake of a violent antisemitic attack on campus, DePaul student Michael Kaminsky and University of Chicago student Jake Rymer refused to stay silent. What began as fear and frustration over rising campus hostility after October 7 became a grassroots legislative movement. With no political power or institutional backing, the two students organized, educated, and lobbied city leaders -culminating in a unanimous 50–0 City Council vote making Chicago the largest American city to codify the IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism into municipal law. As New York City rescinds its adoption of the same definition, this episode examines courage, institutional failure, bipartisan action, and what happens when the youngest voices in the room redraw the moral line against hate.Thank you to our sponsors who helped make this episode possible:The You Can Do It Foundation supports meaningful media that reflects faith, family, personal responsibility, and freedom. Partnering with industry leaders, we create content that resonates and inspires. Learn more, donate and support the mission: https://ycdif.com/ Preserve Gold - text "ASK PHIL" to 50505 and go to https://DrPhilGold.comDiabetes 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.

As Mark Twain once said: “What is the secret of their immortality?” For thousands of years, the Jewish people have endured—exile, persecution, violence. Just in time for Passover, I sit down with Rabbi Joshua Franklin to learn the secrets to Jewish survival.These aren’t just Jewish ideas. They’re principles anyone can use—Jews, non-Jews, believers and non-believers alike. It’s a roadmap for getting through adversity—right now.Thank you to our sponsors that made this episode possible:*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/Phil See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What happens when you “tax the rich”… and the rich leave? In this episode of The Real Story, we break down Zohran Mamdani’s plan to raise taxes — and why the outcome may be the opposite of what people expect.Here’s the reality: New York has already lost more than $500 billion in income. Over 125,000 residents have moved to Florida, taking billions with them. And the top 1% still pays over 40% of all income taxes. So what happens if more of them leave? You don’t just lose the rich. You lose the revenue. You lose the jobs. You lose the businesses that support entire communities. That’s not theory. That’s already happening. This isn’t about politics. It’s about outcomes. Because when you drive out the people funding your economy—you don’t redistribute wealth…you reduce it. For everyone.Sponsored by: Preserve Gold: Don’t react — have a plan. Get Dr. Phil’s FREE Wealth Protection Guide from Preserve Gold. Text PHIL to 50505 or go to https://DrPhilGold.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/PhilSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Every time gas prices spike, people panic.That’s exactly when bad financial decisions get made. In The Real Story, I’m breaking down what’s really happening in the economy and how to keep your head clear when everyone else is reacting emotionally.Sponsored by Preserve Gold.Don’t react — have a plan. Get Dr. Phil’s FREE Wealth Protection Guide from Preserve Gold. Text PHIL to 50505 or 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.

On this encore episode of the Dr. Phil Podcast, we’re revisiting our conversation with multi-platinum country duo Maddie & Tae, a story of friendship, fame, and a life-changing crossroads.Maddie andTae, 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. 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. https://www.maddieandtae.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*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.*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.

In this episode of The Real Story, Dr. Phil breaks down how Congress’ failure to pass a budget is impacting national security, from TSA and border protection to cyber defense and the Secret Service. With 260,000 Department of Homeland Security employees affected many working without pay — the consequences go far beyond long lines at the airport. Staffing shortages, burnout, and financial stress are hitting the very people responsible for keeping the country safe. This is bigger than politics. This is about national security and the real cost of leadership failure.Thank you to our sponsors: Preserve Gold - text "ASK PHIL" to 50505 and go to https://DrPhilGold.com/*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.

Antisemitism isn’t just politics—it’s a psychological pattern fueled by fear, identity insecurity, conspiracy thinking, and group pressure. Dr. Phil sits down with Israeli writer and bestselling author Hen Mazzig to explain why antisemitism “mutates” to fit the moral language of each era, how scapegoating becomes an emotional shortcut, and why viral misinformation moves faster than the truth. From campus chants to algorithm-driven propaganda, they unpack how people get pulled into moral certainty while repeating ancient tropes—and what actually works to interrupt it: humanizing contact, speaking openly, and building a movement that refuses to normalize hate. More About Hen Mazzig: https://www.henmazzig.com/ Thank you to our sponsors:*Preserve Gold - text "ASK PHIL" to 50505 and go to https://DrPhilGold.com*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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

California quietly reclassified people in their early 50s as “elderly” and opened the door for rapists with 50-, 100-, even 800-year sentences to walk free after serving a fraction of their time. Through Jennifer’s story, this episode uncovers how that happened with almost no public scrutiny, why most victims never hear about these parole hearings until it’s too late, and what prosecutors and judges say must change before other states start copying the same playbook.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.

Dr. Phil will continue to speak with married couple of 51 years, Mike and Roxanne, who yesterday shared how their entire life savings, totaling over one million dollars, was stolen by a network of sophisticated scammers. Dr. Phil introduce the couple to Darby, who says her 87-year-old mother was conned out of more than just her hard-earned money, Darby says scammers also stole her mother’s sense of security. Plus, Dr. Phil will introduce a retired FBI special agent who will tell us the playbook these scam organizations use to target and trick deceive victims.Thank you to our sponsor that made this episode possible:*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.

Dr. Phil discusses how sophisticated networks of online hackers and internet scammers are targeting individuals in attempt to steal their identity and empty their bank accounts. Dr. Phi shares the detailed inner workings of how scammers were able to deceive married couple of 51 years, Mike and Roxanne, out of their entire life savings worth over one million dollars. Mike and Roxanne share with Dr. Phil the details of a scam that not only played out over 4 months, but involved alleged manipulation techniques so advanced, that Mike and Roxanne would never believe know they were being scammed, until it was too late.Thank you to our sponsors that made this episode possible:*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.*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.*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/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.