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Dr. Phil McGraw, one of the most well-known and trusted mental health professionals in the world, is the host of daytime TV’s top-rated program, Dr. Phil. Now in its 21st season, this trailblazing and award-winning platform continues to provide the most comprehensive forum on mental health issues in the history of television. Dr. McGraw’s unique ability to take complicated and technical information and make it accessible and understandable to the general public has distinguished him both among viewers and within his profession. 

In 2006, Dr. McGraw was honored with the coveted Presidential Citation by the American Psychological Association for his significant contributions to the field of psychology. The citation read in part, “Your work has touched more Americans than any other living psychologist.” Using the medium of television, Dr. McGraw presents real, compelling stories stripping away the stigma too often associated with mental illness and the quest for help. Embracing his years of training and experience, Dr. McGraw advocates evidence-based treatment options and state-of-the-art research in the fields of psychology, psychiatry and medicine. 

Since its inception, Dr. Phil has provided over $35 million in resources for its guests off-camera, after appearing onstage. Dr. McGraw has signed an unprecedented multiyear deal with CBS Media Ventures to continue his eponymous show through 2023. 

Dr. Phil has held the #1 spot in its genre for the last 10 years, has received 31 Emmy® nominations and won five PRISM Awards for the accurate depiction of drug, alcohol and tobacco abuse and addiction, as well as a MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Drivers) Media Award. Dr. McGraw is a two-time Emmy Award-winning Executive Producer and in 2015, he was inducted into the Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame. In February 2020, Dr. McGraw received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Before blazing his career in television, Dr. McGraw founded Courtroom Sciences, Inc., (CSI), a groundbreaking trial science firm bringing his expertise, including that of forensic psychology, to the high-octane litigation arena. Dr. McGraw worked side by side with the most elite lawyers from around the world in the most high-profile cases in the history of jurisprudence. His work at CSI was so unique, it inspired the hit CBS primetime series, Bull, starring Michael Weatherly, which ran for six seasons. Based on Dr. McGraw’s professional life, he also served as Executive Producer, writer and co-creator. A mother-son legal drama, So Help Me Todd, with McGraw as EP, debuts on CBS in fall ’22, starring Marcia Gay Harden. 

His podcast, "Phil in the Blanks" – with all-new, original interviews – debuted in January 2019 and quickly rose to the #1 podcast on Apple iTunes. In spring 2019, McGraw launched a second podcast – a true crime series – "Mystery and Murder: Analysis by Dr. Phil", which debuted at #1.

Dr. McGraw is the author of nine #1 New York Times best sellers, published in 39 languages with more than 50 million copies in print. He is extremely entrepreneurial, working closely with his oldest son, Jay, they have created a revolutionary telemedicine system to deliver medical and psychiatric care via smart phone or computer. “Doctor on Demand” (DOD) has taken the telemedicine industry by storm and was voted the most innovative and disruptive new technology at the 2015 Consumer Electronics Show.

Dr. McGraw and his wife, Robin, are well-known for their tireless philanthropic work particularly in the advocacy for children and families. In 2003, Dr. McGraw established the Dr. Phil Foundation, now known as When Georgia Smiled, a Robin McGraw and Dr. Phil Foundation, a nonprofit charitable organization funding many worthy projects benefitting disadvantaged children and families and battling the epidemic of Domestic Violence. He and his wife have also supported many charitable organizations including the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) by devoting countless hours to CASA’s recruitment project and generating an increase of $100 million of volunteer services in just one year. 

Dr. McGraw is frequently invited to testify as a content expert on Capitol Hill before Congress on high-profile topics, including the overmedication of children in the foster care system, the growing epidemic of Type 2 diabetes, cyberbullying, opioid addiction, and domestic violence. Dr. McGraw is also regularly called upon for his expert opinion on current events by major national and international news outlets as well. 

Dr. McGraw earned a doctoral degree in clinical psychology from the University of North Texas, followed by a post-doctoral fellowship in forensic psychology from the Wilmington Institute. Dr. McGraw was a licensed psychologist in the state of Texas where he practiced clinical psychology until moving to California to launch Dr. Phil.

An avid tennis player, golfer and scuba diver, Dr. McGraw lives in Dallas, Texas with his wife, Robin. The couple, married 46 years in August 2022, are totally devoted to their family, including sons Jay and Jordan, Jay’s wife, Erica, and Jordan’s wife, Morgan Stewart. They are the ridiculously proud grandparents of Avery Elizabeth, London Phillip, Row Renggli, and Grey Oliver McGraw.

Dr. Robert Jeffress is Senior Pastor of the 16,000-member First Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas, a Fox News Contributor, and adjunct professor at Dallas Theological Seminary. Dr. Jeffress has made more than 4,000 guest appearances on various radio and television programs and regularly appears on major mainstream media outlets such as "Fox News @ Night with Shannon Bream," “Fox and Friends,” and “Hannity.

In his latest book, “The 10: How to Live and Love in a World That Has Lost Its Way (Experience God's Blessings by Rediscovering the Ten Commandments),” Dr. Robert Jeffress draws deeply from the well of Scripture, Dr. Robert Jeffress refreshes our understanding and appreciation of the Ten Commandments, unpacking exactly what each commandment means and explaining how obeying God in these things will improve our personal lives, our relationships, our churches, and our communities. This fresh presentation of ancient truth for modern lives will free you to experience blessings you could never imagine.

Doc Marshall is a physician, devoted father, grandfather, and U.S. Senator for Kansas. As a 5th generation farm kid growing up in Butler County, Doc Marshall became the first in his family to attend college. After graduating from Butler County Community College, he received his Bachelor’s degree from Kansas State University and his Medical Doctorate from the University of Kansas. Doc Marshall practiced medicine in Great Bend for more than 25 years and served in the Army Reserves for seven years. As an OB/GYN, he delivered more than 5,000 babies, giving him a deep appreciation and passion for the sanctity of life and an intimate understanding of the healthcare system. During his time in medicine, Doc Marshall was more than a physician. For 25 years, he was a business owner who signed a paycheck every other week for a practice that grew from 5 people to eventually more than 300. Faith and community continue to be pillars in Doc Marshall’s life. He and his wife Laina taught Sunday school for over 25 years, and he served as an elder, deacon, and board chairman of his church. He has coached numerous community and youth sports teams and is a proud Rotarian having served as a past District Governor for the service organization. He also has a passion for the outdoors and spends as much time as possible at his family’s farm, the Quivera National Wildlife Refuge, and Cheyenne Bottoms. Doc and Laina, have been married for 39 years and are the parents of four children, and have four grandchildren. In the U.S. Senate, Doc Marshall serves on: Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Conservation, Climate, Forestry, and Natural Resources Ranking Member on the Subcommittee on Conservation, Climate, Forestry, and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Food and Nutrition, Specialty Crops, Organics, and Research Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy Poultry, Local Food Systems, and Food Safety and Security Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee on Employment and Workforce Safety Ranking Member on the Subcommittee on Primary Health and Retirement Security Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Committee on the Budget As an OB/GYN serving in Congress, Doc Marshall is a proud member of the GOP Doctors Caucus. He is also on the Pro-Life Caucus, Western Caucus, Friends of Australia Caucus, Congressional Rare Disease Caucus, and Senate Hunger Caucus.  He has been a congressional leader on health care and agriculture policies, a national voice on pro-life issues, and a champion of the 2nd amendment. He also takes a leading role in promoting US trade around the world.

Dr. Scott Atlas spent months behind the scenes at the Trump White House in the early days of the coronavirus pandemic. Conflicting information, guidance, competing egos, and what he says is a poor understanding of the science dominated the Covid task force, led by Dr. Anthony Fauci. Dr. Atlas lays it all out in his latest book "A Plague Upon Our House: My Fight at the Trump White House to Stop COVID from Destroying America."

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Dr. Sebastian Gorka is a renowned national security expert, strategist, and former Deputy Assistant to President Donald Trump. He was on hand at Mar-a-Lago last month to hear his former boss announce he’s running again for his old job. He says, the response was electric—but will it be enough to make Donald Trump, the forty-seventh president of the United States? Find out what Dr. Sebastian Gorka thinks on "Huckabee"!

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Dr. Susan Campbell is the executive director and co-founder of Mothers’ Milk Bank of Tennessee and has spent her career in the field of Neonatology after seeing a need for safe pasteurized human milk for high-risk babies. Today, her vision has become reality, providing life to these most vulnerable little ones. And that is why she’s our Huck's Hero.

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Dr. Todd Rose is a former Harvard University professor and co-founder and president of the "Populace" think tank. He says every one of us has something valuable to contribute to society. But, much of what we believe is often developed by bad information and false assumptions. And, it can lead us to make bad decisions, even causing us to act against our own best interests. His new book, "Collective Illusions," is a seminal work offering insights and provocative research that makes it a breakthrough book. This is one interview you DON'T want to miss!

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Dr. Gepner helped defend his Israeli village from a deadly Hamas attack on October 7th, 2023.  His bravery saved many lives, and his village's security forces single handedly helped repel the terrorists that intended to kill them.

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Recipe serves 4-6 people

Ingredients:

• 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil 

• 4 slices of thick cut bacon (slice in to 1/4-inch strips) 

• 1 lb. 4-6 Pork sausages (cut in three) 

• 2 medium size red onions (sliced into strips) 

• 2 cloves of garlic (thinly thinly) 

• 1 Tbsp. butter (room temperatures) 

• 1 ½ lbs. Potato (Yukon gold’s or red skinned work great) thinly sliced 

• 1 1/2 cups chicken stock 

• 1 1/2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar 

• Kosher salt and pepper 

• (Garnish ingredients) 

• Handful of whole sage leaves (Fried) 

• Olive oil (to fry the sage and sea salt) 

Directions:

1. Heat the oil in a large skillet and fry bacon until crispy. Remove bacon from the skillet and set aside.  Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. 

2. Add the pork sausages to the skillet and brown on all sides.  Remove the sausages from the pan and set aside. 

3. Pour all but 2 Tbsp of oil from the skillet and fry the red onions until they are caramelized.   Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.  Deglaze the pan with the apple cider vinegar and chicken stock scraping down all the brown bits and reduce for a few minutes.   

4. Grease a 13×9 size dish with butter and then layer the potatoes, seasoning with salt and pepper on each layer. Pour over the onion, garlic stock and spoon sausages on top. 

5. Bake in oven one hour until the potatoes are soft and most of the liquid has evaporated. 

6. Add the reserved bacon and sprinkle over dish. Transfer to oven for a few minutes to warm.  

7. Garnish with crispy sage leaves.  (To fry the leaves, coat the bottom of a skillet with olive oil and add sage in a single layer and they are ready in 30 seconds.  Remove from the oil and sprinkle with a little kosher salt). 

Dwayne Perkins has appeared on Comedy Central, Jay Leno and Conan O’Brien. He has a very popular Amazon Prime special, and two Drybar Comedy specials. He’s also the author of a book of humorous essays, "Hot Chocolate for the Mind." Dwayne Perkins knows funny and how to deliver it!

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