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American talk show
Dr. Phil Primetime
GenreTalk show
Presented byPhil McGraw
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
Production
Production locationFort Worth, Texas
Camera setupMultiple
Running time42 minutes
Production companyMerit Street Media
Original release
Network
ReleaseApril 2, 2024 (2024-04-02) –
present (present)
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Dr. Phil (talk show)

Dr. Phil Primetime is an American prime time talk show hosted by Phil McGraw, airing on Merit Street, from Fort Worth, Texas. The show premiered on April 2, 2024 and is produced by McGraw's own production company, Merit Street Media. Its accompanying streaming service Merit+ also carries the show.

History

On November 6, 2023, four months after the end of his daytime show, McGraw announced plans for a new prime time show on his own television network, Merit Street. Dozens of longtime Dr. Phil staffers were reported to have relocated from Los Angeles to Texas to continue working alongside McGraw.

The first episode aired on April 2, 2024, and featured a debate between Hamas defector Mosab Yousef and two pro-Palestinian college students. On June 7, 2024, McGraw drew criticism for interviewing former U.S. president Donald Trump on the show and agreeing with Trump that his hush money trial was unfair, describing it as "prosecutorial abuse."

Format

Most episodes consist of McGraw talking to guests about their personal issues or general hot-button issues, in front of a live studio audience. In contrast to his previous Dr. Phil show, the program features more of McGraw's personal views on education, family values and immigration, some of which have been described as conservative talking points. A number of episodes have also featured interviews of political figures such as nominated U.S. border czar Tom Homan, New York City Mayor Eric Adams, and Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu. As well as conservative personalities such as Jordan Peterson.

References

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  16. "Dr. Jordan Peterson: We Who Wrestle with God". www.meritstreetmedia.com. Retrieved 2025-01-17.

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