Youth

Fentanyl: The Poison Plaguing America

Wed, Feb 12, 2025

Length 41:51

Fentanyl: The Poison Plaguing America

A deadly crisis is sweeping across America. Every 9 minutes a loved one is lost in an instant from Fentanyl poisoning.

Legal and Potentially Lethal: The Nitrous Oxide High

Mon, Feb 10, 2025

Length 41:51

Legal and Potentially Lethal: The Nitrous Oxide High

Nitrous oxide or laughing gas misuse is a growing epidemic that’s flying under the radar. Dr. Phil exposes the dangerous consequences of this legal high, which is easily accessible to teens and can lead to devastating effects on the body and mind.

January 29 2025

Wed, Jan 29, 2025

Length 42:02

January 29 2025

The News on Merit Street takes you beyond the top headlines of the day providing context and perspective.

The Dangerous Street Takeover Trend

Wed, Jan 15, 2025

Length 42:06

The Dangerous Street Takeover Trend

A focus on dangerous street takeovers, where young adults close down streets to perform reckless car stunts.

F Is For Failure: Our Education System is Broken!

Mon, Jan 13, 2025

Length 41:59

F Is For Failure: Our Education System is Broken!

Shockingly low literacy rates, underfunded schools, and overworked teachers are creating a perfect storm, leaving millions of students behind academically. Dr. Phil sits down with educators, parents, a former senior official in the U.S. Dept. of E…

Best of The News On Merit Street

Sun, Jan 12, 2025

Length 41:59

Best of The News On Merit Street

Top stories of the week to catch up on that are shaping the fabric of American society.

Targeted and Trapped?

Fri, Jan 10, 2025

Length 41:59

Targeted and Trapped?

Nearly 40% of young Americans, aged 18-22, are addicted to social media, leaving many feeling targeted and trapped. Dr. Phil explores the link between excessive use and mental health struggles.

Teen Missing For 26 Days: Her Father’s Heroic Rescue

Tue, Jan 7, 2025

Length 47:25

Teen Missing For 26 Days: Her Father’s Heroic Rescue

A 14-year-old Long Island girl went missing for 26 days. Her father, Frank Gervasi, rescued her from a boat called The Phoenix, suspecting she was sex-trafficked. Suffolk County police arrested a 65-year-old man in connection with the case.