June 18, 2025

June 18, 2025

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

Worst Time Ever? Polygamy, Mayhem & Self Help

Worst Time Ever? Polygamy, Mayhem & Self Help

Is this really the worst time ever to be alive? Michael Douglas thinks so—Chris and Lauren weigh in with their own take on AI, social media, and the breakdown of civility. Then, they react to Sister Wives star Kody Brown declaring polygamy a failure, unpack director Celine Song’s surprising favorite movie, and share some self-help advice from Brad Pitt. Plus: Lauren finally watches Jerry Maguire for the first time, and the two rave about their favorite underrated series, Slow Horses.
Longtime Bachelor host Chris Harrison and his wife, entertainment reporter Lauren Zima, dive into candid conversations with hot takes on the stories that matter most to America on their real, unfiltered, on-camera podcast show. Tune in weekdays!

June 18, 2025

June 18, 2025

Anchors Fanchon Stinger and Joe Gumm bring you the latest news from across the US and around the world, live from Dr. Phil’s Merit TV headquarters. Go behind the headlines with expert analysis on the developing stories that matter to you.

June 17, 2025

June 17, 2025

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

Celebs Bare It All: Emotions, Diagnoses & A Touch of Skin

Celebs Bare It All: Emotions, Diagnoses & A Touch of Skin

Chris Harrison and Lauren Zima sit down for an unfiltered conversation about what’s really going on in the world of reality dating shows. From bingeing Love Island with their daughter to comparing it with The Bachelor, they break down what’s working—and what isn’t—in today’s drama-driven TV landscape. Plus, real talk on parenting, personal growth, and what it’s like to rewatch the genre they helped define.

Longtime Bachelor host Chris Harrison and his wife, entertainment reporter Lauren Zima, dive into candid conversations with hot takes on the stories that matter most to America on their real, unfiltered, on-camera podcast show. Tune in weekdays!

June 17, 2025

June 17, 2025

Anchors Fanchon Stinger and Joe Gumm bring you the latest news from across the US and around the world, live from Dr. Phil’s Merit TV headquarters. Go behind the headlines with expert analysis on the developing stories that matter to you.