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Sidebar with Katie Phang

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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  • Yesterday · 21 min

    AG Blanche Fights Deposition in Epstein Survivors' Lawsuit

    Todd Blanche just may have to sit for a deposition in a civil case brought in federal court in Florida by Epstein survivors who are suing the FBI for failing to investigate reports and tips as far back as the 90s. Katie Phang provides the details of the legal battle over whether Blanche will appear for his deposition. Lola Blankets: Get 35% off select Lola Blankets products at https://Lolablankets.com by using code PHANG at checkout. Experience the world’s #1 blanket with Lola Blankets. Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast⁠ Legal AF: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af⁠ Sidebar with Katie Phang: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652⁠ The Parnas Perspective: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949⁠ The Intersection with Michael Popok: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274⁠ MissTrial: ⁠https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial⁠ The PoliticsGirl Podcast: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast⁠ The Ken Harbaugh Show: ⁠https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-show⁠ The Weekend Show: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show⁠ Burn the Boats: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats⁠ Majority 54: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54⁠ On Democracy with FP Wellman: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman⁠ Uncovered: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Yesterday · 22 min

    Top Trump Prosecutor Ordered to Testify in Bombshell Misconduct Probe

    Now that they’ve regained the majority in Congress, one of the Democrats’ first priorities must be stopping the weaponization of the DOJ. In that vein, a federal judge has now ordered the public deposition in her own courtroom of a Trump lackey: the US Attorney in Chicago in the Broadview Six case. Katie Phang brings the latest, including new bombshell disclosures about Blanche and Patel’s involvement in the prosecution. Miracle Made: Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to https://trymiracle.com/phang and use the code PHANG to claim your FREE 3-PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF. Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast⁠ Legal AF: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af⁠ Sidebar with Katie Phang: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652⁠ The Parnas Perspective: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949⁠ The Intersection with Michael Popok: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274⁠ MissTrial: ⁠https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial⁠ The PoliticsGirl Podcast: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast⁠ The Ken Harbaugh Show: ⁠https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-show⁠ The Weekend Show: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show⁠ Burn the Boats: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats⁠ Majority 54: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54⁠ On Democracy with FP Wellman: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman⁠ Uncovered: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Yesterday · 17 min

    Local Hero’s Stunning Move Implodes Trump’s Immigration Crackdown

    In the moments after Alex Pretti’s murder, protesters in the streets were assaulted by federal immigration agents. As they were pepper-sprayed and shoved, My Huong Kitchen’s Tracy Wong opened her doors and gave them refuge. She joins Katie Phang to talk about that day & why she believes that when people need help, you just help them. Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast⁠ Legal AF: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af⁠ Sidebar with Katie Phang: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652⁠ The Parnas Perspective: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949⁠ The Intersection with Michael Popok: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274⁠ MissTrial: ⁠https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial⁠ The PoliticsGirl Podcast: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast⁠ The Ken Harbaugh Show: ⁠https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-show⁠ The Weekend Show: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show⁠ Burn the Boats: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats⁠ Majority 54: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54⁠ On Democracy with FP Wellman: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman⁠ Uncovered: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Wednesday · 18 min

    Trump Stunned as Dems Score Landslide Win and Take Back Congress

    With Democrats controlling the levers of power now in the House and the Senate, it’s time to fully expose the corruption and the grift through aggressive investigations. It’s also time for meaningful legislation to help lift Americans from the affordability crisis caused by Trump and the GOP. Katie Phang reflects on how we can tackle both, as well as on this moment of historical “firsts.” OneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code PHANG at https://www.oneskin.co/PHANG #oneskinpod Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast⁠ Legal AF: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af⁠ Sidebar with Katie Phang: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652⁠ The Parnas Perspective: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949⁠ The Intersection with Michael Popok: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274⁠ MissTrial: ⁠https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial⁠ The PoliticsGirl Podcast: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast⁠ The Ken Harbaugh Show: ⁠https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-show⁠ The Weekend Show: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show⁠ Burn the Boats: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats⁠ Majority 54: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54⁠ On Democracy with FP Wellman: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman⁠ Uncovered: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Tuesday · 17 min

    AG Blanche Finally Begins Court-Ordered Review in My Epstein Lawsuit

    A breaking news update: the DOJ has finally begun reviewing the foreign-language documents in the Epstein Files after Katie Phang’s lawsuit secured an order from Judge Sullivan compelling Blanche to do so, and he lost in his attempt to get a stay from the appeals court. Katie gives us a detailed breakdown of the latest court filing, including her request to force Blanche to provide weekly updates to the court on his compliance efforts. Wildgrain: Visit https://Wildgrain.com/PHANG40 to get $40 off your first box and free croissants for life, or use promo code PHANG40 at checkout. Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast⁠ Legal AF: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af⁠ Sidebar with Katie Phang: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652⁠ The Parnas Perspective: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949⁠ The Intersection with Michael Popok: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274⁠ MissTrial: ⁠https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial⁠ The PoliticsGirl Podcast: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast⁠ The Ken Harbaugh Show: ⁠https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-show⁠ The Weekend Show: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show⁠ Burn the Boats: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats⁠ Majority 54: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54⁠ On Democracy with FP Wellman: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman⁠ Uncovered: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Tuesday · 20 min

    Trump Caught as Big Oil Pumps Millions Into GOP and Disaster Agenda Is Exposed

    Climate is on the ballot, but no one is talking about it. But that’s exactly what Big Oil broligarchs and corporations want: they want to pump millions into the GOP with zero fanfare so the regulation rollbacks can continue. Capital & Main’s Marcus Baram joins Katie Phang on his The Heat 2026 series covering climate change and the midterms. Check out Marcus' pieces here: https://capitalandmain.com/author/marcusbaram Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast⁠ Legal AF: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af⁠ Sidebar with Katie Phang: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652⁠ The Parnas Perspective: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949⁠ The Intersection with Michael Popok: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274⁠ MissTrial: ⁠https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial⁠ The PoliticsGirl Podcast: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast⁠ The Ken Harbaugh Show: ⁠https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-show⁠ The Weekend Show: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show⁠ Burn the Boats: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats⁠ Majority 54: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54⁠ On Democracy with FP Wellman: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman⁠ Uncovered: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Tuesday · 19 min

    Trump Faces Reckoning as His Attacks Unite the Very People He Targets

    As Minneapolis continues to fight back against the Trump Regime, its communities of color who have stood in solidarity together for years lean deeply into taking care of each other. Unidos-MN’s Executive Director, Emilia Gonzalez Avalos, joins Katie Phang for an incredible conversation about the power of community organizing. Learn more about Unidos here: https://unidos-mn.org/ Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast⁠ Legal AF: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af⁠ Sidebar with Katie Phang: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652⁠ The Parnas Perspective: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949⁠ The Intersection with Michael Popok: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274⁠ MissTrial: ⁠https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial⁠ The PoliticsGirl Podcast: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast⁠ The Ken Harbaugh Show: ⁠https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-show⁠ The Weekend Show: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show⁠ Burn the Boats: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats⁠ Majority 54: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54⁠ On Democracy with FP Wellman: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman⁠ Uncovered: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Monday · 24 min

    Former Trump DHS Official Drops Bombshell Doc Exposing Trump’s Corruption

    Miles Taylor is no stranger to standing up to the Trump Regime. And in the final days before the midterms, he has launched an incredible documentary, Corruptionland, showcasing hundreds of examples of Trump’s corruption and grift. He joins Katie Phang to discuss the documentary & why he continues to fight the good fight. Check out Corruptionland here: https://www.corruptionland.org/ or on YouTube @Defiancedotorg Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast⁠ Legal AF: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af⁠ Sidebar with Katie Phang: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652⁠ The Parnas Perspective: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949⁠ The Intersection with Michael Popok: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274⁠ MissTrial: ⁠https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial⁠ The PoliticsGirl Podcast: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast⁠ The Ken Harbaugh Show: ⁠https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-show⁠ The Weekend Show: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show⁠ Burn the Boats: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats⁠ Majority 54: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54⁠ On Democracy with FP Wellman: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman⁠ Uncovered: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Sunday · 25 min

    Trump Panics as Major Movement Threatens GOP Midterm Control

    In close races like NY’s 17th, Emily Simoness & Carrie Coon are bringing thousands of neighbors together for suppers & community events through Plus One, a grassroots organization. They explain why reaching out to just one person can make all the difference in this toxic political climate. Take the pledge here: https://plusoneforamerica.org/pledge Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast⁠ Legal AF: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af⁠ Sidebar with Katie Phang: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652⁠ The Parnas Perspective: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949⁠ The Intersection with Michael Popok: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274⁠ MissTrial: ⁠https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial⁠ The PoliticsGirl Podcast: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast⁠ The Ken Harbaugh Show: ⁠https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-show⁠ The Weekend Show: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show⁠ Burn the Boats: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats⁠ Majority 54: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54⁠ On Democracy with FP Wellman: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman⁠ Uncovered: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Saturday · 22 min

    Trump Gets Nightmare News as Biggest Enemy Secures Major Wins

    “The People’s Lawyer”, MN AG Keith Ellison, fights every day with empathy and integrity for all Minnesotans. He has tackled the Trump Regime, bringing more than 75 lawsuits to protect the state from overreach and abuse. He joins Katie Phang days before the midterms with the latest from the campaign trail. Learn more about AG Ellison here: https://www.keithellison.org/ Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast⁠ Legal AF: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af⁠ Sidebar with Katie Phang: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652⁠ The Parnas Perspective: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949⁠ The Intersection with Michael Popok: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274⁠ MissTrial: ⁠https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial⁠ The PoliticsGirl Podcast: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast⁠ The Ken Harbaugh Show: ⁠https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-show⁠ The Weekend Show: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show⁠ Burn the Boats: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats⁠ Majority 54: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54⁠ On Democracy with FP Wellman: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman⁠ Uncovered: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 30 · 20 min

    GOP Gets Desperate and Calls in Trump & Vance to Beg Montana Voters for Help

    Smokejumper, labor leader, & the Democratic candidate for Montana’s 1st, Sam Forstag, has got Republicans running scared. The GOP sent in their best of the worst: Trump, Vance, & Johnson to stump for Sam’s opponent. Sam joins Katie Phang in the final days of his campaign to talk about what voters in Montana are saying about the midterms. Check out his campaign here: https://samformontana.com/ Jones Road: Use code PHANG at https://www.jonesroadbeauty.com to get a Free Gift with your first purchase! #JonesRoadBeauty #ad Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast⁠ Legal AF: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af⁠ Sidebar with Katie Phang: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652⁠ The Parnas Perspective: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949⁠ The Intersection with Michael Popok: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274⁠ MissTrial: ⁠https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial⁠ The PoliticsGirl Podcast: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast⁠ The Ken Harbaugh Show: ⁠https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-show⁠ The Weekend Show: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show⁠ Burn the Boats: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats⁠ Majority 54: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54⁠ On Democracy with FP Wellman: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman⁠ Uncovered: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 30 · 17 min

    Trump World Panics as Alexander Brothers Hit With 30-Year Sentences and More Charges Loom

    After being convicted of drugging and raping several young women for over a decade, the Alexander Brothers have each been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison followed by 10 years of supervised release. But the twin Alexander Brothers still face state charges for rape. Katie Phang analyses their federal sentencing & details the pending state charges and other civil lawsuits against them. NOBL: NOBL gives you real travel peace of mind — security, design, and convenience all in one. Head to https://NOBLTravel.com for 46% off your entire order! #NOBL #ad Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast⁠ Legal AF: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af⁠ Sidebar with Katie Phang: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652⁠ The Parnas Perspective: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949⁠ The Intersection with Michael Popok: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274⁠ MissTrial: ⁠https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial⁠ The PoliticsGirl Podcast: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast⁠ The Ken Harbaugh Show: ⁠https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-show⁠ The Weekend Show: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show⁠ Burn the Boats: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats⁠ Majority 54: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54⁠ On Democracy with FP Wellman: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman⁠ Uncovered: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 30 · 17 min

    Federal Judge Blocks Trump DOJ’s Latest Effort to Thwart the Midterms…in California

    A federal judge slammed the Trump Regime in its attempt to disenfranchise 20,000 voters in CA. He writes that democracy is in danger as Trump threatens an ongoing election & “the court declines to be a party to such process”. Katie Phang breaks down the damning order and explains its implications across the country. Ethos: Get your free quote at https://ethos.com/phang Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast⁠ Legal AF: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af⁠ Sidebar with Katie Phang: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652⁠ The Parnas Perspective: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949⁠ The Intersection with Michael Popok: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274⁠ MissTrial: ⁠https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial⁠ The PoliticsGirl Podcast: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast⁠ The Ken Harbaugh Show: ⁠https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-show⁠ The Weekend Show: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show⁠ Burn the Boats: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats⁠ Majority 54: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54⁠ On Democracy with FP Wellman: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman⁠ Uncovered: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 30 · 17 min

    AG Blanche’s Delay Attempt Rejected by Appeals Court in My Epstein Lawsuit

    A HUGE win for Katie Phang in her lawsuit against Todd Blanche for the unredacted Epstein Files. A federal appeals court rejected Blanche’s attempt to pause his compliance with the court order to initiate review and production of the foreign-language documents. Katie Phang explains the ruling in detail & gives an update on the status of her case. Check out my new Guardian piece here: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/oct/26/epstein-files-midterms-sledgehammer Jiyu: The Korean skincare brand everyone is talking about. Our listeners get 20% off their entire order by using code SIDEBAR at https://jiyuskin.com/SIDEBAR #JIYU #ad Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast⁠ Legal AF: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af⁠ Sidebar with Katie Phang: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652⁠ The Parnas Perspective: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949⁠ The Intersection with Michael Popok: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274⁠ MissTrial: ⁠https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial⁠ The PoliticsGirl Podcast: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast⁠ The Ken Harbaugh Show: ⁠https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-show⁠ The Weekend Show: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show⁠ Burn the Boats: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats⁠ Majority 54: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54⁠ On Democracy with FP Wellman: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman⁠ Uncovered: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 29 · 1 hr 1 min

    Sidebar With Katie Phang - 10/29/2026

    Today on Sidebar with Katie Phang, Katie breaks down major developments in her Epstein Files lawsuit against Attorney General Todd Blanche, along with the new House Judiciary Democrats’ report detailing Donald Trump’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein and calling for the appointment of a special counsel. Katie also examines the latest legal challenges to Trump’s midterm election schemes, as courts across the country weigh in on voting protections. Plus, Katie unpacks the latest in Judge Reyes’ fight with Trump over the East Potomac Golf Course and what comes next in the third case against James Comey. Thanks to our sponsors: Chapter: Chapter compares every Medicare plan to recommend the right coverage for you. Their service is free and unbiased—and they've helped seniors save thousands of dollars per year. Call 628-289-0726 or visit https://chapter.com/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. NOBL: NOBL gives you real travel peace of mind — security, design, and convenience all in one. Head to https://NOBLTravel.com for 46% off your entire order! #NOBL #ad Jiyu: The Korean skincare brand everyone is talking about. Our listeners get 20% off their entire order by using code SIDEBAR at https://jiyuskin.com/SIDEBAR #JIYU #ad Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast⁠ Legal AF: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af⁠ Sidebar with Katie Phang: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652⁠ The Parnas Perspective: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949⁠ The Intersection with Michael Popok: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274⁠ MissTrial: ⁠https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial⁠ The PoliticsGirl Podcast: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast⁠ The Ken Harbaugh Show: ⁠https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-show⁠ The Weekend Show: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show⁠ Burn the Boats: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats⁠ Majority 54: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54⁠ On Democracy with FP Wellman: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman⁠ Uncovered: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 28 · 22 min

    Trump Scrambles as His Latest Attacks Backfire and Voters Reject Him

    Convicted Felon Donald Trump has put a target on the Somali community, especially in Minnesota, which has the largest Somali population in the US. The Executive Director of CAIR-MN, Jaylani Hussein, joins Katie Phang to dispel the lies & to explain the enduring strength of the Somali community. Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast⁠ Legal AF: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af⁠ Sidebar with Katie Phang: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652⁠ The Parnas Perspective: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949⁠ The Intersection with Michael Popok: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274⁠ MissTrial: ⁠https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial⁠ The PoliticsGirl Podcast: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast⁠ The Ken Harbaugh Show: ⁠https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-show⁠ The Weekend Show: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show⁠ Burn the Boats: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats⁠ Majority 54: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54⁠ On Democracy with FP Wellman: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman⁠ Uncovered: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 28 · 25 min

    Trump Faces Major Reckoning as Minnesota Rebukes Him and Midterms Slip Away

    Trump lackey Michelle Tafoya has no strategy other than mimicking her cult leader, Trump. Meanwhile, U.S. Senate candidate, MN Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, brings substance and humanity to the table. She joins Katie Phang for a deeply personal conversation about what’s at stake on Nov. 3. Learn more about Peggy's campaign here: https://peggyflanagan.com/ Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast⁠ Legal AF: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af⁠ Sidebar with Katie Phang: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652⁠ The Parnas Perspective: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949⁠ The Intersection with Michael Popok: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274⁠ MissTrial: ⁠https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial⁠ The PoliticsGirl Podcast: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast⁠ The Ken Harbaugh Show: ⁠https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-show⁠ The Weekend Show: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show⁠ Burn the Boats: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats⁠ Majority 54: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54⁠ On Democracy with FP Wellman: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman⁠ Uncovered: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 27 · 27 min

    Trump DOJ Stunned as Comey Exposes Major Flaws in Third Prosecution

    Thin-skinned and petty, Trump is still gunning for James Comey, this time dispatching his weaponized DOJ to bring more BS charges. Katie Phang explains the legal process and why this prosecution is doomed to fail. Chapter: Chapter compares every Medicare plan to recommend the right coverage for you. Their service is free and unbiased—and they've helped seniors save thousands of dollars per year. Call 628-289-0726 or visit https://chapter.com/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's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast⁠ Legal AF: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af⁠ Sidebar with Katie Phang: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652⁠ The Parnas Perspective: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949⁠ The Intersection with Michael Popok: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274⁠ MissTrial: ⁠https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial⁠ The PoliticsGirl Podcast: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast⁠ The Ken Harbaugh Show: ⁠https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-show⁠ The Weekend Show: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show⁠ Burn the Boats: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats⁠ Majority 54: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54⁠ On Democracy with FP Wellman: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman⁠ Uncovered: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 27 · 27 min

    Trump DOJ Stunned as Comey Exposes Major Flaws in Third Prosecution

    Thin-skinned and petty, Trump is still gunning for James Comey, this time dispatching his weaponized DOJ to bring more BS charges. Katie Phang explains the legal process and why this prosecution is doomed to fail. Chapter: Chapter compares every Medicare plan to recommend the right coverage for you. Their service is free and unbiased—and they've helped seniors save thousands of dollars per year. Call 628-289-0726 or visit https://chapter.com/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's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast⁠ Legal AF: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af⁠ Sidebar with Katie Phang: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652⁠ The Parnas Perspective: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949⁠ The Intersection with Michael Popok: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274⁠ MissTrial: ⁠https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial⁠ The PoliticsGirl Podcast: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast⁠ The Ken Harbaugh Show: ⁠https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-show⁠ The Weekend Show: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show⁠ Burn the Boats: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats⁠ Majority 54: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54⁠ On Democracy with FP Wellman: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman⁠ Uncovered: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 26 · 19 min

    Trump Panics After GOP Rep Tanks His Race With Shocking Election Scandal

    One of the most competitive House races in the country is Wisconsin’s 3rd, and Democrat Rebecca Cooke is ready to kick the GOP incumbent and 1/6 insurrectionist, Derrick Van Orden, out of his seat. She joins Katie Phang for the latest in her race, including Van Orden’s repeated violations of election ethics by using AI-generated deepfake ads. Learn more about Rebecca's campaign here: https://cookeforwisconsin.com/ Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast⁠ Legal AF: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af⁠ Sidebar with Katie Phang: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652⁠ The Parnas Perspective: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949⁠ The Intersection with Michael Popok: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274⁠ MissTrial: ⁠https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial⁠ The PoliticsGirl Podcast: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast⁠ The Ken Harbaugh Show: ⁠https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-show⁠ The Weekend Show: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show⁠ Burn the Boats: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats⁠ Majority 54: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54⁠ On Democracy with FP Wellman: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman⁠ Uncovered: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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