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MERIT STREET

Shanus — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 12:29:34 GMT

Has anyone seen Merit Street... Dr.Phil's channel?

During the olympics and political chaos, I gave it a "look see". One of my YouTube favorites Dominique Sachse is the anchor on the morning news show.

I'm watching every now and then. It has a long way to go to be NBC or CBS morning news.

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LizzieInSRQ — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 13:01:40 GMT

@Shanus ive heard of it. What tv system do you have? I have YouTube TV and Amazon. Where is his channel offered?

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World Traveler — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 13:05:35 GMT

@Shanus wrote:
Has anyone seen Merit Street... Dr.Phil's channel?

During the olympics and political chaos, I gave it a "look see". One of my YouTube favorites Dominique Sachse is the anchor on the morning news show.

I'm watching every now and then. It has a long way to go to be NBC or CBS morning news.

From what I understood from their hour-long preview of their channel before it launched, they don't want to be like any of the networks. They just want to give the news and let you decide what to think about it. They may have opinion shows, but their news, as I understood it from what Phil said, is to be straightforward. Just the facts.

Personally, I like their channel. It is still in its first year of launching and they keep adding new programming. I look forward to seeing what else they decide to add.

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Shanus — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 13:11:49 GMT

@LizzieInSRQ wrote:
@Shanus ive heard of it. What tv system do you have? I have YouTube TV and Amazon. Where is his channel offered?

@LizzieInSRQ We have Direct TV streaming.

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QVCkitty1 — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 13:18:29 GMT

I wouldn't trust anything involving Dr. Phil.

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tansy — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 13:56:19 GMT

Interesting spot for her to pop up. I just found the show because of this thread. 1066 on Comcast in WA.

I watch her YouTube sometimes. This must be why she moved recently. I won't support Dr Phil's channel though:/

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deeva — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 14:24:21 GMT

I've watched it it a few times using my over the air antenna.

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ThinkingOutLoud — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 15:55:27 GMT

hmmm - i might try to find it. Just the facts is appealing. I haven't bothered with the propaganda channels in quite a while.

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Jo1313 — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 15:57:57 GMT

@QVCkitty1 wrote:
I wouldn't trust anything involving Dr. Phil.

I've given better advice ..to my kid's friends while they were growing up...
He's like the old National Enquirer was..LOL

I saw online this morning..he has laid off a lot of people at his channel..Guess he can't compete with(excuse me)..The Oprah Own your B-U-T--T channel..Won't watch anything on her channel either.

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Love my grandkids — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 19:29:37 GMT

I can't stand this blowhard fool. I happened to watch a rerun in which he mentioned Merit. Since he hasn't been licensed to practice for a long time I guess he needs another source of income.

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Icegoddess — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 19:48:30 GMT

It appears PBR (Professional Bull Riding) has moved to that channel, so I watch it for that. They currently get more coverage than CBSSN was giving them.

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Teddie — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 20:29:02 GMT

I record any of his new shows that are on in the evening. He's not advising or counseling people anymore. He is tackling very interesting, current events that are happening now. He's gone to the boarder and talked with people who are there. He went to Israel. He went to a university while the protesters were there. He's talking to parents about internet problems and how their children have been affected. He's hitting it all. I think with his older age he's become reflective about the state of our world---and I'm with him on this.

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pdlinda — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 22:07:43 GMT

@Teddie I watched a few of his highly-promoted interviews and enjoyed each one because he asked questions that others refrained from asking.

I assumed he was on vacation for the summer so I haven't watched. However, I will surely watch again in the Fall.

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Teddie — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 22:23:35 GMT

@pdlinda wrote:
@Teddie I watched a few of his highly-promoted interviews and enjoyed each one because he asked questions that others refrained from asking.

I assumed he was on vacation for the summer so I haven't watched. However, I will surely watch again in the Fall.

Quite agree, @pdlinda . I've enjoyed each one and I'm guessing he'll pick back up more regularly in the Fall.

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LuvSoCal — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 05:07:48 GMT

@Shanus I have watched many of DS's youtube videos in the past and finally had enough of her. She seems to me to be such an attention seeker. I don't think Merit Street has anything to offer me so won't be tuning in.

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Shanus — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 11:26:20 GMT

@World Traveler wrote:
@Shanus wrote:
Has anyone seen Merit Street... Dr.Phil's channel?

During the olympics and political chaos, I gave it a "look see". One of my YouTube favorites Dominique Sachse is the anchor on the morning news show.

I'm watching every now and then. It has a long way to go to be NBC or CBS morning news.
From what I understood from their hour-long preview of their channel before it launched, they don't want to be like any of the networks. They just want to give the news and let you decide what to think about it. They may have opinion shows, but their news, as I understood it from what Phil said, is to be straightforward. Just the facts.

Personally, I like their channel. It is still in its first year of launching and they keep adding new programming. I look forward to seeing what else they decide to add.

@World Traveler I didn't like Magnolia Network when they started either. Then "The Lost Kitchen" (one of my favorites) came on and I wouldn't miss it. There was another cooking show with a male chef who had an accident that claimed one arm and I was fascinated watching him cook using his prosthetic arm to cut, chop, open cans, etc. I skip all shows with Chip. I think he's obnoxious IMO.

I'm not promoting Merit, but just offering an opportunity to see some new and differrent programming. I don't have anything against Dr. Phil personally, but his other shows were beginning to sound like Maury and stopped watching. I will give his Merit Street a chance. I can pick and choose shows.

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pdlinda — Fri, 16 Aug 2024 23:20:47 GMT

@Shanus I watched Magnolia Network when it launched. They had a few original shows that I really liked. One was a "workshop" type show with different segments on various subjects where they taught you how to do/make things. Joanna had a cooking competition show that I thought was moderately good(not great). Then, they had a show that I loved with a chef, Katie Button, where she delved into the sourcing and production of certain cooking ingredients like flour, vinegar, yogurt, wheat and others that I found to be EXCELLENT! Also, I LOVED the show: "From Ranch to Table", from San Jacinto, CA, where the hostess, Elizabeth (last name escapes me) showcased ranch life and cooking with ingredients she grew.

Alas, ALL THOSE SHOWS are gone! I understand that they may be on summer hiatus but I thought they might show re-runs.

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Teddie — Fri, 16 Aug 2024 23:35:56 GMT

Like I said earlier, I'm recording Dr. Phil Primetime, just new and not repeats. I meant to share what the subjects were this week but forgot. Tonight's subject (at 7:00pm Central) says this: "Dr. Phil discusses the impact advancements in technology are having on schools across the nation."

He usually has guests to add to the conversation. It's been a varied range of topics and most have been interesting, which are good for my mind. And by the way, I'm not some huge fan of his.

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tansy — Fri, 16 Aug 2024 23:39:08 GMT

I watched a Dominique Sachse YouTube video last night. I was surprised that she has remarried.

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Teddie — Fri, 16 Aug 2024 23:55:20 GMT

I've got 5 recorded I haven't watched yet.

Last night (8/15) was: "America's drug shortage is impacting millions of lives and threatening the US 's national security."

Each one is timely for the events we're going through now.