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Sidebar with Katie Phang

Sidebar with Katie Phang delivers sharp, unfiltered analysis of law, politics, and today’s biggest headlines. Hosted by veteran journalist, former prosecutor, and trial lawyer Katie Phang, the show cuts through misinformation, spin, and partisan noise to get to the facts. Drawing on her front-row experience in some of the most consequential legal and political moments of recent history, Katie brings clarity, context, and accountability to the stories shaping our current climate. With a no-nonsense approach and a fearless voice, Sidebar with Katie Phang gives viewers the truth. Straight, no chaser.

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  1. 92

    AG Blanche Scrambles as Shocking Statement Backfires Ahead of Midterms

    The War on Women continues with Convicted Felon Donald Trump’s nomination of Dr. Heidi Overton as the next FDA Commissioner. Overton aggressively attacks abortion rights, including the right to access mifepristone, the abortion medication. Reproductive Freedom for All’s Mini Timmaraju joins Katie Phang to explain how Overton and AG Todd Blanche create the perfect pair to implement a nationwide abortion ban through the end of mifepristone, and why new battleground polling shows Blanche’s extreme anti-abortion record could be major kryptonite on the November ballot for Republicans. Learn more about Reproductive Freedom for All here: https://reproductivefreedomforall.org/ Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  2. 91

    Trump Panics as House Dems Slam New Economic Scheme

    Convicted Felon Donald Trump thinks he’s going to scare Iran into submission by threatening “economic D-Day" sanctions, but is he really prepared to lower the boom on Qatar, China, and Russia? Meanwhile, the Trump Regime is arresting the immigrant parents of active duty soldiers to deport them out of the US. Congressman Jason Crow joins Katie Phang with the latest on the illegal war with Iran and why getting rid of Republicans is the only way to actually change where this country is heading. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  3. 90

    Billion-Dollar Paramount Merger Thrown Into Chaos After Shocking Leaks

    California AG Rob Bonta cancels settlement talks at the last minute due to Paramount’s "bad faith” leaking of and misrepresentation of confidential settlement communications. The $111 billion mega-merger is on hold while a March 2027 trial date looms. Katie Phang’s analysis has all of the latest details, including why Bonta was right to cancel this settlement meeting. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  4. 89

    Trump Spirals and Threatens Defamation Suit Over Bombshell National Guard Report

    Thin-skinned Convicted Felon Donald Trump threatens to sue for defamation every time his little feelings get hurt. This time, he is going after the Center for American Progress because he didn’t like a report showing that deployments of the National Guard to cities did not decrease violent crime. Katie Phang has the latest in the escalating fight over the truth & why Trump’s latest legal lackey keeps taking a beating. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  5. 88

    Texas Faces Legal Nightmare as Minnesota Sues Over ICE Agent

    After shooting a Minnesota resident, ICE agent Christian Castro fled the state and was caught in Texas. MN Attorney General Keith Ellison demanded his extradition, but TX Gov. Greg Abbott is ignoring the law. So Ellison has sued, and he joins Katie Phang for the latest in the case, including updates on the investigations into the murders of Alex Pretti and Renée Nicole Good. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  6. 87

    AG Blanche Slammed After Caught Lying in My Epstein Lawsuit

    EXCLUSIVE new updates in Katie Phang’s lawsuit against Todd Blanche: two new filings by Katie, including a proposed Order for Blanche to produce the unredacted, handwritten FBI notes to the Court by Tuesday, Aug. 25th. Katie also explains her Notice that shows how the DOJ lawyers weren’t telling the truth about other handwritten notes in the Epstein Files. Cozy Earth: Go to https://cozyearth.com/PHANG and use my code PHANG for up to 20% off! Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  7. 86

    Brian Tyler Cohen Exposes Trump's Midterm Nightmare

    How ruthless are you willing to be to ensure that Democrats regain the majority in November so that we can finally stop the corruption and grift of this Trump Regime? And what happens when the Democrats finally have the majority again? Brian Tyler Cohen’s new book, The Day After, tackles those questions in great detail, and he joins Katie Phang to talk about how the latest primary results bode for the upcoming November elections. Find his new book here: https://www.harpercollins.com/pages/thedayafter Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  8. 85

    Trump’s FBI Director Trapped as Defamation Case Backfires

    The Atlantic and its reporter, Sarah Fitzpatrick, have moved to dismiss FBI Dir. Kash Patel’s defamation lawsuit, and things are heating up. Kash has failed 4 different times suing for defamation & this case looks to be the same. The defendants seek discovery from the DOJ, FBI, and Patel himself, relating to his drinking, his partying, and erratic behavior. Katie Phang has the details of the latest legal developments in this case & why Patel is facing a dangerous discovery process. Jones Road: Use code PHANG at https://www.jonesroadbeauty.com to get a Free Gift with your first purchase! #JonesRoadBeauty #ad Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  9. 84

    Trump & DeSantis Stunned as Florida Dems Score Major Upset

    Angie Nixon just pulled off a major upset by winning the Democratic primary for the Senate seat in Florida. She faces off against Trump lackey Ashley Moody in November in a state that Trump won back in 2024 by 13 percentage points. She joins Katie Phang to talk about the need to unite the Democratic Party to win the general election & why affordability isn’t a radical idea. Learn more about Angie's campaign here: https://angienixon.com/ Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  10. 83

    Trump DOJ Faces Bombshell Review in Don Lemon Case After Judge's Shocking Ruling

    In an extremely rare move, a federal judge in MN orders the Trump DOJ to turn over all of the grand jury materials that it used to indict Don Lemon, Georgia Fort, and several others. Katie Phang tracks the details of how the judge reached her decision and why this puts the Trump DOJ in the spotlight for prosecutorial misconduct. Chapter: For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (628) 289-0726 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/phang *Paid Partnership*” Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand-alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently, we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  11. 82

    Sidebar With Katie Phang - 8/19/2026

    Today on Sidebar with Katie Phang, Katie breaks down the latest developments in the Epstein files, including the bombshell revelation that Hugh Hefner tried to contact the FBI in 2005 about Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse of a then-Playboy Playmate. In another major development, a federal judge has ordered the release of files in Virginia Giuffre’s 2015 lawsuit. Katie also dives into the chaos engulfing Florida politics, from January 6 rioters running for Congress to a Palm Beach clerk suspended after being arrested on child sexual abuse charges. Plus, Katie breaks down ABC’s bombshell lawsuit against the FCC. Thanks to our sponsors: Jones Road: Use code PHANG at https://www.jonesroadbeauty.com to get a Free Gift with your first purchase! #JonesRoadBeauty #ad Chapter: For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (628) 289-0726 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/phang Paid Partnership Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand-alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently, we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options. Cozy Earth: Go to https://cozyearth.com/PHANG and use my code PHANG for up to 20% off! Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  12. 81

    Trump Faces Legal Nightmare Over Shocking Truth Social Scheme

    Convicted Felon Donald Trump is running another grift: this time he’s selling early access to his “market-moving” Truth Social posts for $100,000 a month! Lawyer Brendan Ballou is suing to stop Trump, and he joins Katie Phang with the lawsuit’s details. They also discuss Katie’s lawsuit against Todd Blanche & certain angles that aren’t getting coverage. Learn more about Brendan's other work here: https://publicintegrityproject.org/ Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  13. 80

    Trump & Hegseth Panic as Troops Break Their Silence and Reveal Shocking Conditions

    Bonespurs Trump thinks the service members of the USS Lincoln deserve to suffer even more than they have so far. And Sec. Hegseth says they’re lying about their horrible conditions. It’s all taking a terrible toll on the mental health and morale of these patriotic men and women. Dr. Dawn Lanaville, clinical psychologist, joins Katie Phang to discuss how this opens a new PTSD path & why this Administration has to expedite taking care of these sailors and Marines. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  14. 79

    AG Blanche Humiliates Himself With Shocking Admission on Live TV

    Legacy media failed Americans once again on the Sunday morning shows by not posing a single question about the Epstein Files and the looming specter of contempt of court to Todd Blanche, Attorney General and Personal Lawyer for Convicted Felon Donald Trump. Instead, he was allowed to make blanket assertions, with no probing follow-up questions, and the public is all the worse off for it. Katie Phang on how at least independent media is independent, even if the DOJ isn’t. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  15. 78

    Trump DHS Caught Red-Handed Spying on Americans During ICE Crackdown

    The Trump Regime is spying on innocent Americans under the guise of “combatting domestic terrorism.” New bombshell reporting reveals that DHS deployed overly intrusive investigative tools through undercover agents, surveillance, and subpoenas to investigate “left-leaning political organizations” in Minnesota. Katie Phang has the details, including the motion filed by an “Antifa defendant” that could bring all of it to light. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  16. 77

    House Dems Threaten Bombshell Subpoena of Melania Trump

    The first person to be subpoenaed when Congressman Robert Garcia becomes Chair of House Oversight is First Lady Melania Trump regarding the Epstein Files. Public hearings, more subpoenas, and true oversight investigations into not only the Epstein Files, but all of the corruption surrounding the Trump Crime Family. Congressman Garcia joins Katie Phang for the latest on empty gestures by Rep. James Comer and how a return to a Democratic majority in November will expose the truth about Trump. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  17. 76

    Trump DOJ Scrambles as Judge Warns of Contempt After Disaster Hearing in My Lawsuit

    The presiding judge in Katie Phang’s lawsuit against Todd Blanche is laying the foundation for much bigger consequences against not only Blanche but the DOJ lawyers who represent him. During the 2-hour status hearing, Judge Sullivan made it clear that he has the ability, the authority, and the willingness to hold DOJ lawyers, including Blanche, in contempt. Katie Phang gives exclusive details and background into why the court ended the hearing on this specific issue and why it sets the tone moving forward. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  18. 75

    Judge Rebukes DOJ and Issues Major Warning During Hearing in My Epstein Lawsuit

    BREAKING: The Status Hearing today in Katie Phang’s lawsuit against Todd Blanche devolved into an exhibition of DOJ incompetence and lack of preparation. Whether intentional or otherwise, the presiding judge is fast-losing patience with the non-compliance by Blanche and the Trump DOJ. Katie Phang with details on the hearing and what’s next. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  19. 74

    AG Blanche Panics With Last Minute Move Before Major Hearing in My Lawsuit

    Todd Blanche does a last-minute scramble to get yet another DOJ lawyer to defend him in the big status hearing today! A new lawyer, Andrew Block, from the Trump DOJ joins Blanche’s defense team at the eleventh hour because Blanche needs more help in trying to find excuses for his non-compliance. Katie Phang on this new Trump acolyte-attorney and the import of today’s hearing. Hearing is 8/13 at 1 PM ET, you can listen in live: Public Access phone number: 1-833-990-9400 Meeting ID: 712190216 Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  20. 73

    AG Blanche Blasted in New Filing Ahead of Major Hearing in My Lawsuit

    Delay, delay, delay is the name of the game for Todd Blanche in Katie Phang’s lawsuit to compel the release of the unredacted Epstein Files. But her latest filing on the eve of a big in-person hearing tomorrow is designed to blast Blanche into compliance. Katie Phang walks us through the details of her opposition brief and explains why this upcoming Status Hearing is a huge inflection point in her case. Honeylove: Save 20% off Honeylove by going to https://honeylove.com/phang! #honeylovepod Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  21. 72

    Trump Faces Rude Awakening as New Jersey Voters Flip on Him

    A veteran, a mom, and a business leader. That’s Rebecca Bennett, who is the Democratic nominee for New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District against Republican Tom Kean, Jr., who was absent from his job for more than 4 months. Rebecca is focusing on improving people’s lives through affordability and accountability. She joins Katie Phang for the latest on Trump’s illegal war against Iran and how the GOP’s policies are harming Americans. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  22. 71

    Sidebar With Katie Phang - 8/12/2026

    Today on Sidebar with Katie Phang, Katie breaks down the day’s biggest headlines, including explosive reporting that Trump secretly left Air Force One through a catering cart amid fears of an Iranian attack, along with reports that a short-range air-defense system was following him around the golf course this past weekend. Katie is also joined by Meidas Health’s Dr. Vin Gupta to examine Trump’s latest executive order targeting the childhood vaccine schedule and the potential consequences for public health. Plus, Katie unpacks Trump’s growing legal troubles, from the DOJ’s latest effort to revive the Reflecting Pool vandalism case against Olympian David Hearn, to updates in her own lawsuit against Todd Blanche, ahead of Thursday’s hearing. Thanks to our sponsors: Honeylove: Save 20% off Honeylove by going to https://honeylove.com/phang! #honeylovepod OneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code PHANG at https://www.oneskin.co/PHANG #oneskinpod Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  23. 70

    Trump's Shady Lawyer Rewarded With Top White House Counsel Job

    Yet another personal lawyer for Convicted Felon Donald Trump gets a top, cushy job in his Regime. This time it’s Will Scharf, who is currently the Staff Secretary, who will become the new White House Counsel. Katie Phang details Scharf’s naked ambition to climb the professional ladder and how the installation of another loyalist into an important role like WH Counsel doesn’t bode well for democracy. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  24. 69

    Trump DOJ Sued After Prosecutor Gets Fired for Shocking Reason

    The Trump Regime values loyalty over competence, rewards loyalty, and punishes free speech. Just ask former AUSA Will Rosenzweig, who was illegally fired by the US Attorney, Pam Bondi, last year because of blog posts he made, as a private citizen, back in 2017(!) that were critical of Trump. His attorney, Margaret Donovan, joins me with all of the details of his just-filed lawsuit and why we should all be terrified that the Trump DOJ, especially under Todd Blanche, isn’t pursuing justice, but punishment for critics of this Administration. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  25. 68

    AG Blanche’s Legal Nightmare Continues as New Filing Derails IRS Immunity Deal

    Just because he is now Senate-confirmed doesn’t mean Blanche’s headaches are over when it comes to the illegal $1.776 billion slush fund and the illegal tax immunity provided to Felon Trump, his family, and his businesses. An Amended Complaint in federal court in VA continues to expose the lies. Katie Phang breaks down the legal filing, including updates on Trump’s bullshit tax case in Florida. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  26. 67

    Virginia Giuffre's Family Renews Fight for Epstein Survivor’s Justice!!

    The late Virginia Giuffre had a dream that her charity, SOAR (Speak Out Act Reclaim), would be a safe space and comprehensive resource for abuse victims who needed to know that they aren’t alone in their trauma. Her brother, Sky, and sister-in-law, Amanda, carry forward her legacy with purpose and love. They have relaunched SOAR on her birthday. Sky and Amanda join Katie Phang to let the world know that they’re just getting started. Check out SOAR here: https://speakoutactreclaim.org/ Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  27. 66

    Trump Panics as Ohio Goes Blue and Wants Him Gone

    The Ohio GOP is disassembling while scandalous and disturbing headlines swirl about Ohio US Senator Bernie Moreno and Representative Max Miller. Meanwhile, US Senate candidate Sherrod Brown fights to return to DC to continue the work he did for everyday Americans and against special interest groups.  He joins Katie Phang for the latest from the campaign trail & how important it is to flip the Senate to Blue. Learn more here: https://www.sherrodbrown.com/ Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  28. 65

    New Mexico Wins $567 Million in Bombshell Big Tech Ruling!!

    Some breaking news out of New Mexico: a judge has ordered Meta to pay $567 million and make changes to the way young users and teens can use its social media platforms, including Instagram and Facebook. This comes after a jury in March found Meta liable for enabling sexual predators and pedophiles to access their platforms to engage in child sexual exploitation and ordered the company to pay $375 million in civil penalties. Katie Phang explains these major rulings & their bigger impact on the thousands of similar pending lawsuits. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  29. 64

    GOP Senators Fold as Trump Scrambles to Save Blanche AG Nom

    BREAKING: Sen. Bill Cassidy is voting YES on Todd Blanche’s nomination to be the Attorney General. Katie Phang on how Cassidy’s legacy will now forever be marked as the deciding vote for lawlessness, the weaponization of the DOJ, and the death of any independence of that agency. Lean: Visit https://takelean.com and enter code PHANG for your discount Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  30. 63

    Trump Panics as House Dems Move to Impeach His Cabinet

    Russell Vought, the architect of Project 2025, is playing petty partisan politics with tragic consequences. He’s taking American taxpayers’ money out of Blue states that supported Kamala Harris. Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove introduced articles of impeachment against Vought to stop his illegal conduct & she joins Katie Phang to explain why we need a Democratic majority to clean house. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  31. 62

    AG Blanche Blows Major Deadline and Begs Judge for More Time in My Lawsuit

    EXCLUSIVE: The latest filings in Katie Phang’s lawsuit against Acting AG Todd Blanche reveal he blew through a major deadline and now is begging the court for more time. Katie Phang walks through her motion to compel Blanche to respond to her complaint and Blanche’s own motion, where he asks the Court to accept his “excusable neglect” and to further delay having to answer. Find the filings here: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/73246595/phang-v-blanche/ OneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code PHANG at https://www.oneskin.co/PHANG #oneskinpod Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  32. 61

    New Mexico Sues Trump DOJ for Blocking Epstein Ranch Investigation

    BREAKING: New Mexico has sued the Trump DOJ and Acting AG Todd Blanche for “stonewalling” its criminal investigation into Jeffrey Epstein and his Zorro Ranch. The lawsuit alleges the DOJ is intentionally withholding the unredacted Files that would help New Mexico find witnesses, victims, and co-conspirators. Katie Phang was at the press call with New Mexico Attorney General, and she shares the details, including a breakdown of the lawsuit and its claims. OneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code PHANG at https://www.oneskin.co/PHANG #oneskinpod Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  33. 60

    Sidebar With Katie Phang - 8/5/2026

    Today on Sidebar with Katie Phang, Katie is joined by Ret. Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling to break down the latest developments in the escalating conflict with Iran, including concerns over dwindling U.S. missile stockpiles and the military strategy behind the conflict. Katie also unpacks the latest on Todd Blanche after the Senate Judiciary Committee advanced his attorney general nomination, explaining why the fight for accountability, especially surrounding the Epstein files, is far from over. Plus, drawing on her background in family law, Katie examines Rep. Max Miller's abuse allegations and the political fallout, including the response from his former father-in-law, Sen. Bernie Moreno. Thanks to our sponsors: OneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code PHANG at https://www.oneskin.co/PHANG #oneskinpod Lean: Visit https://takelean.com and enter code PHANG for your discount Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  34. 59

    Trump Caught Making Millions While Big Oil Cashes In

    As the fossil fuels/oil/gas industries rake in BILLIONS of dollars, Convicted Felon Donald Trump is also making MILLIONS. It is an “unholy alliance,” as former Washington Governor Jay Inslee calls it, between the Trump Regime and the companies that are profiting off of Americans’ pain at the pumps and in their pocketbooks. Gov. Inslee joins Katie Phang to talk about these latest numbers, as well as how Trump is politicizing disaster aid to Blue states. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  35. 58

    AG Blanche Pulls Last Minute Stunt to Save His Nomination

    NEW: Todd Blanche’s nomination seems to be back on track after he posts on X that he has allegedly “rescinded” the $1.8 billion slush fund and limited the scope of the tax immunity provision in the bullshit “settlement agreement” in Trump’s collusion lawsuit against the IRS and the Treasury Department. Katie Phang explains why there is no enforceability to what Blanche has declared. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  36. 57

    Trump Humiliates Himself as Bombshell Filing Exposes Financial Secrets

    A BIG disclosure in a lawsuit brought by Trump against Capital One reveals that the bank closed more than 300 of Trump’s accounts in 2021 after a months-long anti-money laundering review by professionals with decades of law enforcement experience. Katie Phang explains the lawsuit’s details and why Trump outed himself and the money laundering concerns by filing his dumb lawsuit in the first place. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  37. 56

    Expert Sounds Alarm as Deadly Fires Spiral Out of Control

    The world is on fire, and the cause is climate change. But Convicted Felon Donald Trump and his fossil fuels/oil/gas buddies don’t want you to know the truth. That’s why we’re lucky to have Professor Michael Mann, who joins Katie Phang to explain the real causes of these unprecedented wildfires and what you can do to help slow down climate change. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  38. 55

    Trump Spirals as House Dems Prepare for Major Attack Before Midterms

    Whether it’s $5 million tacky gold horses or $50 million in one corporate donation by SoftBank to Convicted Felon Donald Trump’s presidential “library,” it’s time to end the corruption once and for all. We’re just 95 days out from the November Midterms, and Democrats are ready to fight for an affordable America. Leader Hakeem Jeffries joins Katie Phang with the latest on the Battleground races we need to focus on & why it’s not just affordability, but accountability that is on the ballot. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Trump Scrambles as Texas Plan Backfires and Dems Strike Back

    At a time when the Trump Regime is playing fast and loose with federal funds for clean energy, healthcare, and education, we need thoughtful and creative problem solvers in Congress. Mark Nair is running to represent Texas’ 13th against Trump lackey Ronny Jackson. He joins Katie Phang to share his People's First platform & his plans to stop the corruption that has infected DC. Learn more here: https://www.marknair.com/ Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  40. 53

    AG Blanche Hands Judge Unredacted Epstein Files in My Lawsuit

    EXCLUSIVE: In Katie Phang’s lawsuit against Acting AG Todd Blanche, he has now submitted to a federal judge unredacted emails and documents from the Epstein Files for the court’s review. Katie Phang walks through the documents and explains how Blanche continues to violate the court order and the Epstein Files Transparency Act. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  41. 52

    Georgia School Shooter’s Father Gets Stunning Sentence

    BREAKING: Colin Gray is sentenced to 15 years in prison for his role in providing the AR-15 that was used by his son, Colt Gray, to kill 2 students and 2 teachers at his Georgia high school in 2024. Katie Phang explains the sentencing, the legal theories, and why this case against Colin provides a roadmap for other prosecutors to pursue murder charges against the parents of school shooters. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  42. 51

    Trump Panics and Weighs Pulling Blanche’s AG Nomination

    BREAKING: Trump may pull Todd Blanche’s nomination for AG because he knows he can’t get Todd across the finish line AND Trump doesn’t want to lose his broad, illegal tax immunity deal. Katie Phang has the details in the latest twist in Blanche’s nomination. iRestore: Unlock your best hair & skin with @iRestorelaser and HUGE savings on iRESTORE with code PHANG at https://irestore.com/PHANG! #irestorepod Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Sidebar With Katie Phang - 7/29/2026

    Today on Sidebar with Katie Phang, Katie is joined by Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear to discuss the rapidly approaching midterms and the growing mystery surrounding the whereabouts of Sen. Mitch McConnell. Katie also breaks down the major developments out of Washington, including Lindsey Graham’s funeral and Trump’s meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Plus, Katie unpacks the mounting pressure on Todd Blanche as his Attorney General confirmation vote hangs in jeopardy while legal challenges and ethical scrutiny continue to intensify. Thanks to our sponsors: Ethos: Get your free quote at https://ethos.com/phang Jones Road: Use code PHANG at https://www.jonesroadbeauty.com to get a Free Gift with your first purchase! #JonesRoadBeauty #ad iRestore: Unlock your best hair & skin with @iRestorelaser and HUGE savings on iRESTORE with code: PHANG at https://iRestore.com/PHANG #irestorepod Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  44. 49

    Trump DOJ Torched by Comey's Brutal Filing in Seashell Indictment

    Former FBI Director James Comey has now filed his powerful motion to dismiss the bullshit seashells indictment brought by the Trump DOJ, at the direction of Convicted Felon Donald Trump, to vindictively prosecute him. If this motion is granted, the case is dead in the water.  If not, Comey proceeds to trial in October.  Katie Phang explains the legal details of the motion and analyzes why allowing this prosecution to continue any longer is a travesty of justice. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  45. 48

    GOP Gets Nightmare News as Voters Flip Ahead of Midterms

    Like Speaker Mike Johnson says: "In 100 days, the people of this country have a critical choice: common sense or crazy.” Hard agree with Mike that the lay-up decision is to reject crazy Republicans and elect common sense Democrats. The DCCC has identified critical races to flip Red to Blue, and Recruitment Co-Chair, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood, is amplifying these incredible candidates. She joins Katie Phang to talk the latest in the races and why the Democrats have focused on Fighting for an Affordable America for the country. Check out Rep. Underwood’s Substack here: https://laurenaunderwood.substack.com/?utm_campaign=profile_chips Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  46. 47

    Judge Orders AG Blanche Bring Unredacted Epstein Files to Court in My Lawsuit

    EXCLUSIVE: The federal judge in Katie Phang’s lawsuit against Acting AG Todd Blanche just ordered Blanche to appear in his chambers and to bring specific unredacted emails and documents from the Epstein Files. Blanche also has to “show his work” and prove what he claims are the reasons for the redactions. Katie Phang explains the court order and what she is still looking out for from the judge. Chapter: For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (628) 289-0726 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/phang Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com *Paid Partnership* Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand-alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently, we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  47. 46

    Trump Scrambles as France’s Epstein Investigation Closes in on Ghislaine Maxwell

    With the news of the suspicious timing of the death of Daniel Siad, long-time modeling “scout” for Jeffrey Epstein, Jean-Luc Brunel, and Gérald Marie, the importance of investigations moving forward quickly becomes heightened. In France, the organization Innocence En Danger is fighting for victims of violence, especially children. Its leader, Homayra Sellier, joins Katie Phang to discuss the latest developments in the Epstein investigation and why the new complaints against Gérald Marie are so important. Learn more here: http://www.innocenceindanger.org/ Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Trump Panics After Judge Orders Him to Turn Over All Financial Records

    Convicted Felon Donald Trump is regretting bringing yet another absurd defamation lawsuit, this time against the BBC. A federal judge has ordered Trump to provide financial information for more than 400 of his businesses AND the judge has allowed BBC’s lawyers to move forward with subpoenas to people in Trump’s inner circle like Don Jr., Ivanka, Steve Bannon, and Stephen Miller.  Katie Phang explains how this information is relevant because of Trump’s claims and why he’s so desperate to stop it from happening. Ethos: Get your free quote at https://ethos.com/phang Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Trump’s GOP Gets Desperate With Bombshell Midterm Threat

    In an act of desperation, Convicted Felon Donald Trump, in a primetime address last week, tried to scare Americans into believing that “illegal aliens” or non-citizens are voting in our elections when the reality is they’re not. Breaking through the noise and debunking the lies about our election security is important. Nevada Secretary of State Francisco Aguilar joins Katie Phang to deliver the truth about election integrity and why Secretaries of State are so critical to protecting Americans from attempts by Trump to interfere in elections. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  50. 43

    Epstein Recruiter Found Dead While Under Investigation

    BREAKING: Daniel Siad, modeling scout and recruiter for Jeffrey Epstein for several years, found dead in his home in Paris. Siad was under investigation by French authorities for his role in allegedly facilitating Epstein’s sex trafficking ring and for claims that he, himself, had committed sexual assault. Katie Phang has the latest, including how this could possibly impact the push to appoint an investigating judge in France to connect Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, Jean-Luc Brunel, and Gérald Marie. Jones Road: Use code PHANG at https://www.jonesroadbeauty.com to get a Free Gift with your first purchase! #JonesRoadBeauty #ad Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Sidebar with Katie Phang delivers sharp, unfiltered analysis of law, politics, and today’s biggest headlines. Hosted by veteran journalist, former prosecutor, and trial lawyer Katie Phang, the show cuts through misinformation, spin, and partisan noise to get to the facts. Drawing on her front-row experience in some of the most consequential legal and political moments of recent history, Katie brings clarity, context, and accountability to the stories shaping our current climate. With a no-nonsense approach and a fearless voice, Sidebar with Katie Phang gives viewers the truth. Straight, no chaser.

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