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Sidebar with Katie Phang

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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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
2026-07-29
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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
2026-07-28
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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
2026-07-27
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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.
2026-07-27
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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
2026-07-24
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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
2026-07-23
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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
2026-07-23
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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
2026-07-23
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Sidebar With Katie Phang - 7/22/2026

Today on Sidebar with Katie Phang, Katie breaks down the latest developments in her lawsuit over the Epstein files, specifically Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche?s newly filed response. Her attorney, Brendan Ballou, CEO of the Public Integrity Project, joins Katie to analyze the filing, explain what it means for the case, and discuss the next steps in the fight for transparency and accountability. Katie also unpacks Trump?s latest attacks on the press, including the DOJ?s subpoena of phone records of New York Times reporters who covered safety concerns surrounding the new Air Force One, along with updates on Friday?s rescheduled White House Correspondents? Dinner. Plus, she covers Darline Graham stepping in for her late brother, Lindsey Graham, and ends with some rare good news on the fight over ICE funding. 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 Ethos: Get your free quote at https://ethos.com/phang Blissy: Wake up with clearer skin, smoother hair, and cooler sleep. Use code PHANG for an extra 30% off at https://blissy.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
2026-07-22
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Epstein Survivors Reveal Details of Closed-Door Blanche Meeting

Todd Blanche?s grotesque ambition to become the Attorney General of the US was on full display last week during his Senate Judiciary confirmation hearing. But a lot of people don?t know what happened behind closed doors when he met with several Epstein survivors and family. Sky and Amanda Roberts, the brother and sister-in-law of Virginia Giuffre, join Katie Phang with all of the details, including the jaw-dropping moment Blanche disrespected Virginia?s memory. Check out Sky, Amanda, and Virginia's nonprofit here: https://www.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
2026-07-20
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Tate Brothers Face Legal Nightmare After Stunning Arrest

The Tate Brothers were arrested in Miami this weekend to be extradited to the UK to face an additional 38 NEW charges involving rape, sex trafficking, and assault. Katie Phang details the investigations in Britain and Romania, including the intimate and immediate connections the Tate Brothers have to Convicted Felon Donald Trump, his family, and the Moronsphere that is MAGA World. Blissy: Wake up with clearer skin, smoother hair, and cooler sleep. Use code PHANG for an extra 30% off at https://blissy.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
2026-07-20
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Trump's FBI Sources Make Shocking Epstein Files Admission

The Trump Administration admits that it used training videos to show FBI analysts how to redact Convicted Felon Donald Trump?s name?? Yet another example of how the Trump Administration thinks it doesn?t have to comply with the Epstein Files Transparency Act. Allison Gill joins Katie Phang to explain this amazing development in her FOIA lawsuit 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
2026-07-17
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Trump Spirals After Blue States Sue to Block Billion Dollar Merger

The merger between Paramount/Skydance and Warner Bros. will consolidate so much power and control over content and cost in the hands of Trump?s billionaire buddies, the Ellisons. But California AG Rob Bonta and other Democratic AGs are fighting back with a sharp lawsuit to block the merger. He joins Katie Phang to explain the theory of the case, as well as to share his thoughts on Todd Blanche?s nomination for AG. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com
2026-07-16
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France Launches New Epstein Investigation as Trump DOJ Does Nothing

Although the Trump DOJ continues to do nothing to seek justice for the victims of Jeffrey Epstein, other countries have launched new investigations into Jeffrey Epstein and his associates based on the release of the Epstein Files. In France, authorities are also looking at Jean Luc Brunel and Gerald Marie, two men associated with Epstein who also ran major modeling agencies and have been accused by several women of trafficking and rape. Katie Phang reports from Paris on new victims who have come forward in a judicial process that might bring long-awaited justice. 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
2026-07-16
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Trump?s Shady Law Firm Deals Implode as He Scrambles to Hide Secrets Messages

Why is Trump refusing to disclose his communications with Boris Epshteyn and Steve Bannon over his deals with those mega law firms last year to avoid getting hit with Executive Orders? Katie Phang details what a current lawsuit brought by the American Bar Association has revealed thus far and why it all stinks of a cover-up. 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
2026-07-16
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Sidebar With Katie Phang - 7/15/2026

Today on Sidebar with Katie Phang, Katie discusses the latest breaking news, including the fatal ICE shooting of Joan Sebastian Guerrero in Maine and the growing questions surrounding the incident. Plus, Epstein survivor Dani Bensky and Lauren Hersh, CEO and Co-Founder of World Without Exploitation, join Katie to discuss the latest developments in the Epstein files, the push for transparency, and tomorrow?s Senate confirmation hearing for Todd Blanche. Katie also unpacks Trump?s latest efforts to revive false claims about the 2020 election ahead of the midterms, including his upcoming primetime address, as well as new scrutiny over whether Elon Musk?s actions during the 2024 election violated campaign or election laws. Check out the World Without Exploitation petition here: https://ujoin.co/campaigns/4093/actions/public?action_id=6018 Thanks to our sponsors: Honeylove: Save 20% Off Honeylove by going to https://honeylove.com/phang! #honeylovepod Ethos: Get your free quote at https://ethos.com/phang 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
2026-07-15
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Senate Dems Ready to Torch Todd Blanche at Confirmation Hearing

The upcoming Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing on Acting AG Todd Blanche?s nomination for the permanent role of AG is the most important moment in Trump Regime 2.0. Trump needs Blanche to help him achieve his backslide into autocracy, and Blanche is a willing loyalist. Senator Cory Booker joins Katie Phang to talk about how Sen. Lindsey Graham?s death impacts Blanche?s confirmation vote and the new lawsuit brought to block the Paramount Warner Bros. merger. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com
2026-07-14
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AG Blanche Panics as Judge Weighs Contempt in My Epstein Lawsuit

Acting AG Todd Blanche has brazenly committed violations of the court order entered against him in Katie Phang's lawsuit over the Epstein Files Transparency Act. The judge directed Katie Phang to respond to his excuses and inaction. Here, she walks through her filing in detail, explaining the legal strategy and why Blanche must produce the documents at issue in unredacted form inside the judge?s chambers for the parties to review and why the court should fine Blanche $1,000 a day until he complies with ALL of the court?s order. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com
2026-07-14
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Federal Judge Torches Trump's IRS Lawsuit And Imposes Major Sanctions

NEW: Federal judge bench slaps Felon Trump, his fail-sons, and their lawyers for their collusive lawsuit against the IRS and the Treasury Department. She finds that the lawsuit was fraud against the court, that there isn?t any ?settlement?, and she refers the complicit lawyers, including Todd Blanche, to their respective bars for disciplinary action. Blissy: Wake up with clearer skin, smoother hair, and cooler sleep. Use code PHANG for an extra 30% off at https://blissy.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
2026-07-13
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Trump DOJ Goes off the Rails With New Attack on NYT Reporters

Felon Trump has weaponized his DOJ once again, serving subpoenas on journalists because he didn?t like their news coverage about his $400 million Qatar corruption jet. Katie Phang on why Trump?s repeated attacks on the free press will be worse if his loyalist Jay Clayton gets confirmed as the next DNI. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com
2026-07-13
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Mother Claimed Vaccines Killed Her Kids?Now She?s Charged With Murder

Andrea Renee Shaw has been indicted for the First Degree Murders of her two 18-month-old twins, but she claims that they died of suffocation because of?vaccines. Katie Phang walks us through some of the major court documents, including the indictment and Shaw?s attempts to reduce her bond. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com
2026-07-11
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Trump Panics as Voters Reject Him and Go Blue?in South Carolina

Lindsey Graham?s blind loyalty to Convicted Felon Donald Trump has resulted in Americans suffering from an illegal war against Iran, the elimination of affordable health care, and a parade of countless horribles. He?s been in office since 1992, and it?s time for a change. That breath of fresh air is Dr. Annie Andrews, who is poised to unseat Lindsey Graham this November. She joins Katie Phang to talk about this now-competitive(!) and how Graham has picked Trump over South Carolinians. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com
2026-07-10
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Trump DOJ Blocks New Mexico Epstein Ranch Investigation

In another act of obstruction of justice, the Trump DOJ continues to refuse to cooperate and turn over unredacted Epstein files to the New Mexico Attorney General, Raúl Torrez, as he conducts the only state criminal investigation. Katie Phang with the details of Torrez?s letter to Todd Blanche & New Mexico?s Epstein Truth Commission?s work. 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
2026-07-10
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Texas AG Paxton Faces Legal Nightmare After His Own Law Backfires

It?s more ?rules for thee, but not for me? when it comes to Texas AG Ken Paxton, who is currently running for the US Senate. Paxton used an address where he hasn?t lived since 2024 while voting in six elections in the past two years, including just this past May! Katie Phang breaks down the allegations of how Paxton may have committed a second-degree felony. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com
2026-07-09
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Exclusive: New Details Emerge After Deadly ICE Shooting In Houston

Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was gunned down by ICE on the streets of Houston, leaving behind a devastated family and an angry community. The CEO of LULAC, Juan Proaño, joins Katie Phang for the very latest on Lorenzo?s killing, including exclusive information about how the family is being thwarted from even being able to secure Lorenzo?s body for a funeral. Check out the GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/in-loving-memory-of-lorenzo-salgado-araujo-52-years-old Check out the petition: https://lulac.org/advocacy/alerts/ice-houston-shooting-july-investigation/ Check out LULAC: https://lulac.org/ Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com
2026-07-09
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Epstein Cover-Up Unravels as Trump DOJ Desperately Hides the Truth

Today, in 2019, Jeffrey Epstein was charged in a NY federal court with one count of sex trafficking of minors and one count of conspiracy to commit sex trafficking of minors. Seven years later, and we still remain outrageously in the dark about the facts, evidence, abusers, and enablers that participated in his international sex trafficking ring. 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
2026-07-09
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Sidebar With Katie Phang - 7/8/2026

Today on Sidebar with Katie Phang, Katie breaks down the latest setbacks in Trump?s effort to revive his election fraud narrative ahead of the midterms, including a major ruling in Fulton County, Georgia, where a judge rejected the DOJ?s attempt to obtain the names of 2020 election workers. Election law expert Marc Elias joins Katie to discuss that case, his ongoing legal battles through Elias Law Group and Democracy Docket, and the broader fight over voting rights. Katie also unpacks the latest political scandals in Washington, from the sexual assault allegations against Graham Platner to Mitch McConnell?s disappearance, as well as updates on the Iran conflict and Belgium?s trolling of Trump after knocking the U.S. out of the World Cup. Thanks to our sponsors: Ethos: Get your free quote at https://ethos.com/phang 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
2026-07-08
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Blanche Humiliated After DOJ Veterans Reject Him As AG

NEW: More than 1200 former DOJ employees sign an open letter to the Senate Judiciary Committee OPPOSING Todd Blanche?s nomination for Attorney General. Katie Phang breaks down this scathing letter and explains why this kind of public opposition speaks volumes about the uphill battle Blanche will have to get across the finish line. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com
2026-07-07
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NGO CEO Shares Urgent Update After Devastating Venezuela Earthquakes

As the death toll continues to rise in Venezuela beyond the latest number of 3,342, hope turns to despair. The country was already suffering before these 2 massive earthquakes, and now, for so many, their essential infrastructure has been destroyed. All Hands & Hearts? CEO, Nate Mook, joins Katie Phang for the latest from on the ground in La Guaira and the surrounding areas & a warning message for what?s to come. Check out All Hands & Hearts here: https://allhandsandhearts.org/ Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com
2026-07-06
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Trump Makes Shocking Move After Deadly July 4th Weekend

In the run-up to the 2024 election, Trump vowed to be ?the best friend gun owners have ever had in the White House.? And after a horrifically tragic July 4th weekend resulting in at least 6 dead and dozens injured, the Trump Regime announces more rollbacks of gun regulations, including loosening restrictions on gun sales. Katie Phang on the powerful gun lobby and how SCOTUS is emboldening Trump to put the Second Amendment on steroids. 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
2026-07-06
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Mary Trump Unleashed New PAC To Take Trump Down

If there?s someone who knows dysfunctional politics, it?s Mary Trump. And she recognized the need for a new PAC that supports candidates and causes that understand what is at stake and what public service truly means. She joins Katie Phang on the launch of her new PAC, Transcend, and the two also celebrate the recent win of their friend, E. Jean Carroll, against Convicted Felon Donald Trump. Check out Transcend here: https://marytrumptranscendpac.org/ Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com
2026-07-04
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AG Blanche Desperately Files Last Minute Response In My Epstein Lawsuit

NEW: In Katie Phang?s lawsuit against Acting AG Todd Blanche, he claims in a last-minute filing that the DOJ won?t produce additional Epstein files or documents because not only were the redactions and withholdings appropriate, but he also wants to protect the privacy of the victims?despite already repeatedly violating their privacy. Katie Phang scathingly analyzes Blanche?s response & skewers his arguments. Superpower: Head to https://superpower.com and use code PHANG at checkout for $20 off your membership. Unlock your new health intelligence. 100+ biomarkers. Every year. Detect early signs of 1,000+ conditions. #superpowerpod Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com
2026-07-04
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Sidebar With Katie Phang - 7/3/2026

Today on Sidebar with Katie Phang, Katie breaks down a bombshell report from Democrats on the House Natural Resources Committee alleging corruption, wire fraud, and pay-to-play schemes tied to Trump?s Freedom 250 initiative. Rep. Jared Huffman, the committee?s ranking member, joins Katie to discuss the findings and what comes next. Katie also unpacks the latest in her lawsuit over the Epstein files as the deadline looms for Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to respond to Judge Sullivan?s order. Plus, she breaks down a series of embarrassing DOJ missteps this week, from a controversial indictment over the reflecting pool and the protest arrest of an Air Force Major to the accidental release of the second volume of Jack Smith?s report. Thanks to our sponsors: Superpower: Head to https://superpower.com and use code PHANG at checkout for $20 off your membership. Unlock your new health intelligence. 100+ biomarkers. Every year. Detect early signs of 1,000+ conditions. #superpowerpod Jones Road: Use code PHANG at https://www.jonesroadbeauty.com to get a Free Gift with your first purchase! #JonesRoadBeauty #ad 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
2026-07-03
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Trump Sends DHS Goons To Threaten Critics For Shocking Post

Trump?s DHS is now tracking down people whom they allege have made social media posts or sent emails that they claim have threatened federal officials. One of those people is Paigelynne Gonyea, whose Instagram post is now at issue with the federal government. She joins Katie Phang to talk about what happened with DHS and where things are heading. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com
2026-07-03
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Trump Panics as E. Jean Carroll Demands Her $5.5 Million

Convicted Felon and oft-deadbeat Donald Trump is trying to avoid having to pay E. Jean Carroll her $5.5 million plus interest, but she?s not having it. Katie Phang walks us through the latest filings by Carroll, asking the court to force Trump to pony up the cash. 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
2026-07-02
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SCOTUS Drops Devastating Ruling Upholding Transgender Sports Ban

On the last day of their term, SCOTUS issued two major decisions that impact whether transgender girls can participate in sports at publicly funded schools. The highest court in the land continues its assault on transgender rights and expands the permission structure for hate and intolerance for this already marginalized community. President of the Human Rights Campaign, Kelley Robinson, joins Katie Phang for a frank discussion about these Supreme Court decisions and how to fight back. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com
2026-07-01
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Trump Rakes In $2.2 Billion While Americans Struggle

Convicted Felon Donald Trump, in just his first year back in the Oval Office, raked in more than $2.2 BILLION. Making billions while everyday Americans suffer at the grocery store, the gas pump, and with no healthcare. Katie Phang has the details of Trump?s financial disclosure, including how much he made off of settlements from bullshit lawsuits. 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
2026-07-01
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Trump Under Fire After Deportation Tragedy Turns Deadly

Blood is on the hands of the Trump Regime after 146 people who had just been deported a few hours earlier by the US to Venezuela were inside a hotel that pancaked due to the 2 major earthquakes. Katie Phang has the latest on these victims and analysis on how the termination of Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelans by Trump led to their deaths. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com
2026-06-30
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Pete Buttigieg Targeted in Shocking Attack with Major Consequences

?Do not mess with someone?s kids.? Former Transportation Secretary and well-known Democrat Pete Buttigieg was swatted last week after someone anonymously called Child Protective Services to lodge disgusting lies against him. Katie Phang provides the background and details and analyzes the criminal exposure once those involved in pushing dangerous lies are discovered. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com
2026-06-29
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Trump Scrambles After SCOTUS Drops Major Rulings Blocking His Agenda

Big decisions out of SCOTUS as it winds down its term and the justices flee for the summer. Constitutional law scholar and professor Steve Vladeck sits down with Katie Phang to explain why SCOTUS? uber-conservative six today gave Convicted Felon Donald Trump even more power over the Executive Branch and pushed Congress and the Judiciary into even smaller roles as branches of government. No man is above the law?except maybe Donald Trump? Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com
2026-06-29
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Fed Up South Korea Sends Global Warning After Power Grab Backfires

The wife of the former President of South Korea has been sentenced to 7 years in prison for taking bribes, such as jewelry, in exchange for government posts/appointments. Her husband, former President Yoon Suk Yeol, was sentenced to life in prison for masterminding a failed insurrection in December of 2024.  Katie Phang on how the US could take a lesson from countries like South Korea as to what accountability looks like for power-hungry, corrupt grifters. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com
2026-06-26
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I Won in Court Forcing the Epstein Files Release

BREAKING: Federal judge GRANTS Katie Phang?s motion for preliminary injunction, ordering Todd Blanche to produce on or before July 2nd specific unredacted documents from the Epstein Files, including FBI notes from 4 interviews of a woman who alleges she was sexually and physically abused by Felon Trump when she was just 13 years old. Katie walks through the details of the damning court order and explains what?s next. Plaud: Get up to 20% OFF with code PHANG at https://plaud.ai/phang Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com
2026-06-26
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SCOTUS Changes Fates of Millions With Shocking Decision

The uber-conservative SIX on SCOTUS is reinforcing today that Supreme Court reform is long overdue. One of their most atrocious decisions, Mullin v. Doe, allows the Trump Regime to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and Syrians and pretends like overt racism by Convicted Felon Donald Trump wasn?t the reason behind terminating TPS for Haitians. Katie Phang focuses on the grotesque violation of the Constitution?s guarantee of equal treatment by SCOTUS Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com
2026-06-25
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Judge Torches Trump DOJ Over Untrustworthy Statements

BREAKING: Federal judge in Virginia slamming Acting AG Todd Blanche and the Trump DOJ, essentially telling them that they aren?t trustworthy or credible. The judge refuses to dismiss a lawsuit brought against Trump?s $1.8 billion slush fund simply because the DOJ thinks it?s over. Katie Phang breaks down the details of the court order, including ordering the DOJ to respond to the complaint. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com
2026-06-25
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Trump Spirals As MAGA Allies Turn on Him

Tucker Carlson and MTG proudly announce that they are ?done with the GOP,? but what they?re not telling you is that they?re done with ?Trump?s GOP.? Katie Phang?s theory is that all of this hullabaloo is just a strategic move for Carlson to tee up a presidential run in ?28. Is it really that far-fetched? Listen to Katie?s analysis on why even Megyn Kelly and Candace Owens are distancing themselves from Trump and MAGA. 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
2026-06-25
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Sidebar With Katie Phang - 6/24/2026

Today on Sidebar with Katie Phang, Katie breaks down the mounting legal and ethical challenges Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is facing, from her own lawsuit against him to a bar complaint backed by 101 former judges and a separate lawsuit seeking records tied to his actions in office. She?s joined by Christopher Swartz of Democracy Defenders Fund, one of the attorneys who helped draft the bar complaint, to discuss the allegations and what they could mean for Blanche?s future. Plus, Katie unpacks the latest developments in the Iran conflict, including the Senate?s vote rebuking Trump?s war efforts and the growing scrutiny surrounding Trump's claims about his deal with Iran. Thanks to our sponsors: Plaud: Get up to 20% OFF with code "PHANG" at https://plaud.ai/phang Cozy Earth: Go to https://cozyearth.com/PHANG  and use my code PHANG for up to 20% off! Listen to the audio podcast of Sidebar with Katie Phang for daily updates on breaking news: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4yIgs1wFPKAuspwPz9dgbo Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com
2026-06-24
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Trump Humiliated on World Stage as Iran Deal Implodes

Convicted Felon Donald Trump continues to humiliate himself on the world stage as Iran dogwalks him for his bullshit ?deal? to allegedly end his illegal war of choice. Iran clearly has the upper hand, and it shows. Plus, as Trump dangerously insists on Bill Pulte as the Acting DNI, our country?s national security is at risk. Congressman Jim Himes, the Ranking Member on the House Select Intel Committee, joins Katie Phang to bring the latest updates, including on Pulte?s mass firings at critical agencies. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com
2026-06-23
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Trump Melts Down as Reflecting Pool Cover-Up Unravels

Convicted Felon Donald Trump is now arresting US Olympians for merely touching the Reflecting Pool! But the reality is, Trump and his crappy vendor, who ruined the pool, should be arrested for the vandalism they committed on OUR property.  Katie Phang brings the latest details in the newest Trump lie about why the Reflecting Pool is in such bad condition and how Trump is trying to cover up his responsibility for the mess. 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
2026-06-22
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Epstein Lawyer Exposed as Damage Control Backfires

Jeffrey Epstein?s longtime friend and elite lawyer, Kathy Ruemmler, is trying to do reputation damage control in advance of her House Oversight interview by doing a fluff interview in the NY Times, where she claims she was used by Epstein. But the reality of the evidence publicly available suggests that she doth protest too much. Katie Phang brings the receipts and describes how this lack-of-apology tour isn?t helping Ruemmler. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com
2026-06-22
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Trump Panics as New Polls Deliver Devastating News

As Republicans take advantage of post-Callais redistricting to push illegally gerrymandered maps to gain seat advantages, data scientists, like Zachary Donnini at VoteHub, dive deep into the polls, tracking, and modeling to forecast outcomes.  And right now, Zachary tells Katie Phang that despite those gerrymandered seats, Democrats remain the clear favorites to retake control of the US House in November.  He explains how he forecasts elections, and he debunks the latest claims of election fraud by Republicans in the California races. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com
2026-06-19
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