EPISODE · Jan 15, 2026 · 33 MIN
The Handmaid’s Hoax: The Attack on America’s Religious Right
from The Dr. Phil Podcast
The Handmaid’s Tale is often framed as a warning about America’s future but is it rewriting America’s past? Author Margaret Atwood has argued that the story reflects real historical patterns.But Dr. Phil and historian and author Danny Stein challenge that claim, arguing the story is pure fiction that misrepresents and attacks America’s religious roots.Thank you to our sponsor:NMLS 182334, https://nmlsconsumeraccess.org. APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.196% for well qualified borrowers. Call 888-841-1319, for details about credit costs and terms. Or https://americanfinancing.net/PhilWatch Dr. Phil on TV (Subscriptions needed):Spectrum/Charter - https://www.spectrum.com/cable-tv/channel-lineup (Search for Envoy TV; Channel may vary by location)Frndly TV - https://watch.frndlytv.com/channel/live/envoy_tvFAST (No subscriptions needed):SamsungTV Plus - Channel 2977 or found in the category Lifestyle & Pop CultureLocal Now - Download the app on your CTV or stream via Web https://localnow.com/channels/envoy-fastVIDAA on Hisense TV’s:Watch on Hisense TV's with VIDAA OS or download the VIDAA App:IOS: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/vidaa/id1526408639Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.universal.remote.multi&hl=en_USSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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The Handmaid’s Tale is often sold as a warning about America’s future, but while Margaret Atwood says it mirrors real historical patterns, Dr. Phil and historian Danny Stein argue it’s pure fiction that distorts and attacks America’s religious roots.
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