From Media Backlash to School Censorship: Who Controls Free Speech?
From The Dr. Phil Podcast by Dr. Phil McGraw
April 28, 2026 · 33 min · Episode 728
About this episode
The episode discusses the challenges of standing up for beliefs in the face of societal backlash and censorship.
Part 2: How willing are you to stand up for what you believe - even if it means being shunned by friends, family…maybe even cancelled. All this week we’re talking to people who chose to do just that. Jillian Michaels walks away from what she calls reckless, click-driven outrage masquerading as truth, Piers Morgan warns of a growing backlash reshaping free expression across media and society, and a student’s Bible-verse parking spot—“Love is patient, love is kind” ignites a real-world legal battle over religious freedom and the First Amendment. Thank you to our sponsor HighLevel: If you own a small business, don’t skip this. Reclaim your life. Automate your business. Transform your overwhelmed business into an automated powerhouse in just minutes. Go to https://DrPhil.com/Business and get your life back on track. Thank you to our sponsor: Diabetes doesn’t wait. And the cost of waiting can be devastating. But there is another option you need to know about. Learn more: https://drphildiabetes.com Thank you to our sponsor: Don’t wait! If you’re on Medicare or will be soon, reach out to Chapter: Call: (352)-845-0659 or go to https://askchapter.org to learn about your Medicare…
People in this episode
Host: Dr. Phil McGraw
Guests: Jillian Michaels, Piers Morgan
Topics covered
- free speech
- media backlash
- censorship
- religious freedom
- First Amendment
- cancellation culture
Keywords
- free speech
- media
- censorship
- religious freedom
- First Amendment
- cancellation
- outrage
Sponsors
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