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Charter to distribute Dr. Phil’s Envoy Media on Spectrum TV
The new deal ensures Envoy TV will be carried in millions of subscriber households across Charter’s 41-state footprint.

Trinity Broadcasting sues Dr. Phil for fraud following bankruptcy
Trinity Broadcasting has filed a federal lawsuit accusing Dr. Phil McGraw and his former media venture, Merit Street Media, of fraud and breach of contract.

Dr. Phil relaunches Merit Street as Envoy Media
The media company will include a national TV channel and podcasts; comedian Steve Harvey will produce content for the venture.

Dr. Phil’s media company Merit Street declares bankruptcy
The company was unable to secure a new round of funding; separately, Merit Street Media is suing distribution partner Trinity Broadcasting for breach of contract.

Dr. Phil: Merit TV grows audience with appeal to heartland America
Merit TV grew its viewership to 30 million households by the end of Q1 with a focus on programming that appeals to America's heartland. Now, it wants to win over brands and advertisers, too.

Dr. Phil McGraw launching podcast series
Dr. Phil McGraw's media company Merit TV is breaking into the world of podcasting with the debut of three new shows this week.

Dr. Phil Show to end broadcast syndication, move to Merit TV
Dr. Phil McGraw is ending his distribution agreement with CBS that made re-runs of his talk show available in broadcast syndication.

Dr. Phil’s cable channel to carry professional bull riding
Merit Street Media cable channel will offer coverage of Professional Bull Riders events as part of a four-year deal with the organization.

Trinity Broadcasting to distribute Dr. Phil cable channel
Dr. Phil's Merit Street Media will be distributed by Trinity Broadcasting Network, the company affirmed on Wednesday.

Dr. Phil launching new cable network Merit Street Media
Talk show host Dr. Phil McGraw is wading into the world of cable networks with a new channel called "Merit Street Media."