Dr. Phil Primetime

Dr. Phil investigates the controversial case of Michael McMahon, a former police sergeant turned private investigator, now convicted of acting as an unregistered foreign agent. His wife, Emmy award-winning actress Martha Byrne, says the real story isn't about espionage—it's about government overreach and a justice system that turned her husband into a scapegoat. Congressman Pete Sessions, who reviewed the case and co-signed a letter to the judge, says Michael is innocent. And retired FBI agent Kevin Hecht, a Chinese counterintelligence expert, believes the government got it wrong. As Michael prepares to enter federal prison, Dr. Phil asks: Is this what justice looks like—or is there something far more dangerous at play?

Tonight, Dr. Phil discusses how AI is already fundamentally changing civilization as we know it and what to expect in the near future. First, Dr. Phil interviews 21-year-old AI CEO's Roy Lee and Neel Shanmugam who both left Columbia University to create software that allows anyone to cheat on their computer by being fed information from anything from job interviews to everyday conversations. They say they think people should use AI to "cheat" on everything, and if you don't, you will be left behind. Then, AI Safety Researcher, Dr. Roman Yampolskiy, explains why it's essential for the survival of humanity that we put safety protocols in place. Later, Dr. Phil is joined by CEO and Founder of AI company First Movers, Dr. Julia McCoy – and her clone - who explain why AI will give us infinite opportunities and is nothing to fear.

Montana Tucker sits down with Dr. Phil for a conversation about activism, resilience, and the power of storytelling. She opens up about her documentary, The Children of October 7th, Hollywood's reluctance to speak up about antisemitism, and how young generations are shaping the narrative. Through dance, social media, and personal testimonies, she's bringing awareness to the issues many hesitate to confront. #HolocaustEducation #Antisemitism #October7th #HollywoodSilence #Resilience

When it comes to discussions about border security, the southern border of Mexico gets a lot of attention. Tonight, Dr. Phil is taking a close look at the northern border, a nearly 4,000-mile, largely unpatrolled border with Canada. Dr. Phil will speak with News on Merit TV anchor, Kris Gutierrez, about his recent trip to Northern New York, where he sat down with a local farmer whose land has become an illegal crossing point. Kris will also share his interview with Clinton County Sheriff, David Favro, who discussed the challenges of keeping his county safe from those who cross the border illegally. Plus, Kris Gutierrez sits down with a former American-born Sinaloa Cartel drug trafficker, who trafficked billions of dollars in narcotics before turning his life around.