Your Child’s New Best Friend? A Bot!
AI chatbots are reshaping how kids bond, love, and trust. Dr. Phil investigates Big Tech’s impact on real connection with experts Kristina Lerman and Minh Duc Chu. AI companions aren’t science fiction anymore they are in our kids’ pockets. In this alarming episode, Dr. Phil sits down with the Co-Authors of “Artificial Intimacy: The Next Giant Social Experiment on Young Minds” Kristina Lerman (Professor, Luddy School of Informatics, Indiana University Bloomington a fellow of the AAAI) and Minh Duc Chu (David)(Ph.D. Candidate, USC Information Sciences Institute) to uncover the shocking findings behind their viral study. From 30,000+ real chatbot conversations to the psychological impact on kids, we dive into: How bots mirror emotions and create deep attachments Why some children now trust AI chatbot more than parents The risks of emotional outsourcing in childhood Who protects our kids If your child has ever said, “My AI chatbot understands me better than you,” this episode is a wake-up call. Find out more: Artificial Intimacy Article: https://www.afterbabel.com/p/artificial-intimacy Kristina Lerman's Research: https://bit.ly/47N1k2E Minh Duc Chu's Research: https://bit.ly/41oUjkK This episode is brought to you by Beam: Visit https://shopbeam.com/DRPHIL and use code DRPHIL to get our exclusive discount of up to 40% off. This episode is brought to you by Greenlight: Raise financially smart kids. Start your risk-free trial today! visit https://Greenlight.com/phil This episode is brought to you by Hydeline offers customizable leather options, so you can pick the color that fits your style. They've got specialized hybrid foam and pocketed coil cushion systems to help you sit comfortably for hours, whether you're watching my show, reading a book, or just… thinking about your life choices. For a limited time you can get 10% off storewide AND free shipping with code 'DRPHIL10' at https://hydeline.com Subscribe | Rate | Share: YouTube: https://bit.ly/3H3lJ8n/ Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3W76ihW/ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/44IhdWV/ Website: https://www.drphilpodcasts.com #DrPhil #DrPhilPodcast #ChatBots #ArtificialIntimacy #ParentingInTheAIera #DigitalWellness #AICompanions #YouthMentalHealth
27 Aug 54min
Crime In D.C. Is Rampant, Despite Liberal Rantings | The REAL Story with Dr. Phil
The woke left keeps pointing to crime stat after crime stat saying DC isn't so dangerous anymore. The Real Story is how progressives use crime statistics to fit a political narrative. This episode is brought to you by Beam: Visit https://shopbeam.com/DRPHIL and use code DRPHIL to get our exclusive discount of up to 40% off. Subscribe | Rate | Share: YouTube: https://bit.ly/3H3lJ8n/ Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3W76ihW/ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/44IhdWV/ Website: https://www.drphilpodcasts.com
27 Aug 12min
AI Love: When Machines Replace Human Connection
Dr. Phil explores the rise of AI companions, from digital love to conversations with the dead, and asks: Are we redefining connection or losing humanity? Artificial intelligence is no longer just powering apps—it’s reshaping how people love, grieve, and connect. On this episode, Dr. Phil investigates the explosive rise of AI companions. Social media star Caryn Marjorie shares how her AI chatbot, CarynAI, went viral and exposed the dangers of emotional dependency. Justin Harrison, the founder of You, Only Virtual (YOV), explains how his company lets people “talk” with deceased loved ones, rewriting the way we process grief. Eugenia, the mind behind Replika, warns of the risks when AI intimacy replaces real human bonds. Subscribe | Rate | Share: YouTube: https://bit.ly/3H3lJ8n/ Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3W76ihW/ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/44IhdWV/ Website: https://www.drphilpodcasts.com #AILove #AICompanions #ArtificialIntimacy #Replika #CarynAI #DrPhilPodcast #FutureOfConnection #AIandLove #DigitalGrief #HumanVsMachine
26 Aug 22min
12-yo Hit by Flying Sex Toy at WNBA Game, Yes Really! | The REAL Story with Dr. Phil
Imagine taking your 12-year-old to a WNBA game and she’s hit with a flying sex toy. It started as a prank in Atlanta. Now, from New York to L.A., games are being stopped, kids are getting hurt, and players harassed, all thanks to sex toys flying out of the stands. 👉Subscribe | Rate | Share: YouTube: https://bit.ly/3H3lJ8n/ Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3W76ihW/ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/44IhdWV/ Website: https://www.drphilpodcasts.com #WNBA#WNBAIncident #SportsSafety #GameDisruption #FanBehavior
25 Aug 7min
Patty Prewitt: 40 Years Lost, Finally Free
After 40 years in prison for her husband’s murder, Patty Prewitt walks free. Dr. Phil dives into her fight for justice, family reunions, and the flaws in the system. After serving 40 years behind bars for a crime she has always claimed she didn’t commit, Patty Prewitt is finally free—and she’s ready to share her story. In this powerful episode, Dr. Phil sits down with Patty, her daughter Jane Prewitt, and Loni Coombs, to uncover the emotional journey from conviction to release. Patty opens up about the night that changed her life, her decades long battle to prove her innocence, and the personal toll of spending four decades behind bars. Dr. Phil, who has closely followed the case, offers his insight into the controversial conviction and what it reveals about deep systemic flaws in the criminal justice system. From her emotional reunion with family to her hopes for the future, this is a rare and intimate conversation with a woman whose fight for freedom became a national story. This episode is brought to you by Home Title Lock: Go to https://hometitlelock.com/drphil and use promo code PHIL to get a FREE title history report and a FREE TRIAL of their Triple Lock Protection! For details visit https://hometitlelock.com/warranty 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 This episode is brought to you by Hydeline that offers customizable leather options, so you can pick the color that fits your style. They've got specialized hybrid foam and pocketed coil cushion systems to help you sit comfortably for hours, whether you're watching my show, reading a book, or just… thinking about your life choices. For a limited time you can get 10% off storewide AND free shipping with code 'DRPHIL10' at http://hydeline.com 👉Subscribe | Rate | Share: YouTube: https://bit.ly/3H3lJ8n/ Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3W76ihW/ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/44IhdWV/ Website: https://www.drphilpodcasts.com #PattyPrewitt #WrongfulConviction #TrueCrime #JusticeForPatty #DrPhilPodcast #CriminalJusticeReform #Exoneration #InnocenceProject #LifeAfterPrison #40YearsLost #PattyPrewittFree
23 Aug 26min
The Body Count Clause: How Valuable Is Your Life?
Buried in the fine print of daily life is a deal you never signed—one that trades convenience for casualties. They call it “acceptable risk.” But behind that phrase are real bodies, real families, and a cost you never chose. The epsiode is brought to you by Home Title Lock: Go to https://hometitlelock.com/drphil and use promo code PHIL to get a FREE title history report and a FREE TRIAL of their Triple Lock Protection! For details visit https://hometitlelock.com/warranty 👉Subscribe | Rate | Share: YouTube: https://bit.ly/3H3lJ8n/ Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3W76ihW/ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/44IhdWV/ Website: https://www.drphilpodcasts.com #drphil #therealstory #podcast
23 Aug 12min
Forced to Scam
Dr. Phil exposes "pig butchering" scams, $3 billion stolen, victims worldwide, and trafficked workers forced to scam. The fraud isn’t just financial... it’s human. Welcome to the dark economy you never knew you were part of. Dr. Phil dives deep into one of the most sinister online crimes taking over phones, apps, and wallets: Pig Butchering Scams. These scams aren’t just clever, they’re coordinated, global operations defrauding Americans out of billions. In 2023 alone, the losses surpassed $3 billion, with a 183% spike in cases over the previous year. But here's the chilling twist: the scammers themselves are often victims, lured by fake job offers, trafficked, and forced to run these schemes under the threat of violence. Dr. Phil unpacks how these psychological traps work, why smart people fall for them, and what makes them almost impossible to trace. He speaks with cybercrime experts, survivors of the scams, and a former scammer who was trafficked into the fraud machine. This isn’t just a scam story, it’s a human rights crisis. 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 This episode is brought to you by Home Title Lock: Go to https://hometitlelock.com/drphil and use promo code PHIL to get a FREE title history report and a FREE TRIAL of their Triple Lock Protection! For details visit https://hometitlelock.com/warranty This episode is brought to you by Hydeline that offers customizable leather options, so you can pick the color that fits your style. They've got specialized hybrid foam and pocketed coil cushion systems to help you sit comfortably for hours, whether you're watching my show, reading a book, or just… thinking about your life choices. For a limited time you can get 10% off storewide AND free shipping with code 'DRPHIL10' at http://hydeline.com Subscribe | Rate | Share: YouTube: https://bit.ly/3H3lJ8n/ Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3W76ihW/ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/44IhdWV/ Website: https://www.drphilpodcasts.com #PigButcheringScam #CryptoFraud #ScamExposed #FraudFactory #DrPhilPodcast #HumanTrafficking #OnlineScams #FinancialFraud #ModernSlavery #ScamSurvivor #CybercrimeCrisis #ScamAlert
22 Aug 24min
Socialism Is Not More Christlike Than Capitalism
Those on the far left need to read the Bible carefully and practice what Jesus preached, not some made-up political theology that equates Christianity with wokeness. It's simply not true. Christ said you should give your own goods to the poor, not that you should force someone to give up theirs. 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 Subscribe | Rate | Share: YouTube: https://bit.ly/3H3lJ8n/ Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3W76ihW/ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/44IhdWV/ Website: https://www.drphilpodcasts.com
21 Aug 9min
