I haven't watched the full episode yet, but I have seen other Dr Phil episodes with sex abuse cases. Dr Phil plays the "nice ole country boy" role to get them to talk on stage, potentially divulge info, and get them into treatment. I don't think this is a way to normalize it at all.
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OrwellKnew ago
Yeah this totally REEKS of a normalization campaign. Disgusting
l23r ago
I haven't watched the full episode yet, but I have seen other Dr Phil episodes with sex abuse cases. Dr Phil plays the "nice ole country boy" role to get them to talk on stage, potentially divulge info, and get them into treatment. I don't think this is a way to normalize it at all.