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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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September 28 · 16 min
Southern College Slammed After Choosing Football Over Student Safety
A case that isn’t getting the headlines it deserves: an LSU student was raped by an LSU football player. He admitted it during the Title IX investigation, but the school is still letting him play football. Katie Phang with the outrageous details of how multiple systems have failed this young woman and why she resorted to going public with her experience to get the help she needs. And as the Trump administration formally rescinds the Biden-era Title IX rules and reinstates the 2020 regulations, Katie examines what this case says about the protections available to students who report sexual violence. How can a college prioritize football over student safety?? 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
September 28 · 31 min
Disturbing Cornell Assault Investigation Reopened After Bombshell New Lawsuit
Outrage and anger erupted over the weekend after a lawsuit was filed by a young woman against Cornell University and several defendants alleging she was gang raped as a student by 7 members of the Chi Phi fraternity. Big questions now loom about why no criminal charges were ever brought & how the university handled her complaint. Katie Phang walks us through the lawsuit, explaining the legal theories, providing the facts, & discussing why it’s important the local DA is now reopening the case for possible presentment to a grand jury. 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
September 26 · 19 min
AG Blanche Panics in New Filing as My Lawsuit Closes in on Epstein Files
Another BIG update in Katie Phang’s lawsuit against Todd Blanche: he has now responded to each and every allegation in her Complaint, and it’s obvious she has gotten under his skin! Blanche’s Answer is petty and personal, attacking Katie for just doing her job. She explains the legal procedure here & why this filing moves the case closer to conclusion. 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
September 25 · 19 min
AG Blanche Admits He Turned Over Unredacted Epstein Files in My Lawsuit
According to his lawyer, Todd Blanche has produced to Judge Sullivan the unredacted handwritten FBI notes that memorialized 4 separate interviews with a victim who alleges she was sexually and physically abused by Felon Trump. Blanche was also ordered to produce proof that some redactions truly pertain to victims. Katie Phang has the latest on that compliance, as well as Blanche’s attempts to get a stay from the appeals court for the foreign language documents. 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
September 25 · 21 min
Texas GOP Scrambles After Scandal Rocks Key Midterm Race
The current Texas Lt. Gov., Dan Patrick, thought posting deepfakes of his opponent, Texas State Rep. Vikki Goodwin, was a good idea…until she reported him to the police & he immediately raced to take them down. Goodwin knows the law, knows Texans, and knows what they need. A 4-term State Rep., Goodwin is ready to be the first female Lt. Gov. of Texas. She joins Katie Phang for a deep dive on her policy platform & why affordability isn’t just a campaign catchphrase. Learn more here: https://www.vikkigoodwin.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
September 24 · 16 min
Trump Spirals as Judge Orders White House to Restore Press Access
As predicted, Felon Trump LOSES in his bid to ban certain members of the press from the White House. But that doesn’t stop him from ignoring the court order entered in the middle of the night siding with the media. Katie Phang breaks down the order & explains what went down today in DC and why it’s just one constitutional crisis after another in this Regime. 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
September 24 · 24 min
State Ags Reach Shocking Settlement Unlocking Billion Dollar Megamerger
In the wake of the news of the State AGs’ settlement with Paramount, clearing the way for the mega-merger with Warner Bros., many are left disappointed and upset with the result. California AG Rob Bonta joins Katie Phang to answer some tough questions about the settlement terms and whether he succumbed to political pressure. 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
September 24 · 18 min
Trump DOJ Rushes to Defend White House Press Ban Before Major Hearing
Trump’s latest filing in the lawsuit brought by the media outlets that have sued to regain their access to the White House is a legal joke. But that’s to be expected with Convicted Felon Donald Trump, who now claims “national security” reasons to ban the press. Katie Phang explains the stupidity of his legal arguments & why he’s destined to lose today at the emergency hearing in this case. 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
September 23 · 56 min
Sidebar With Katie Phang - 9/23/2026
Today on Sidebar with Katie Phang, Katie breaks down the Survivors’ Rights Restitution Act with Rep. Ayanna Pressley, who explains how the new bill would provide financial relief to Epstein survivors and other survivors of sexual violence. They also discuss the highly concerning rise in cases of Black people found hanged across the U.S. and how these cases connect to the legacy of lynching and the Emmett Till Antilynching Act. Katie also details Trump’s disastrous week, including his speech at the UN General Assembly, the cancellation of Obamacare policies affecting roughly 750,000 people, and a new poll showing his approval rating at a career-low 32%. Plus, Katie unpacks the latest legal developments in her lawsuit against AG Todd Blanche over the Epstein Files, updates on the Press Ban case, and the criminal charges filed in Massachusetts against influencer Clavicular. 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 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
September 22 · 20 min
GOP Senator Caught Red-Handed in Massive Bribery Scheme Probe!?
Perpetually “concerned” Susan Collins should be very concerned about the latest blockbuster reporting from ProPublica, revealing her involvement in an alleged bribery/pay to play scheme. Katie Phang dives deep into the details, including the interesting timing of awarding defense contracts to a specific firm right after that firm made campaign “donations” to the tune of hundreds of thousands of dollars. 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
September 21 · 24 min
AG Blanche Scrambles to Delay Court Orders in My Epstein Lawsuit
Once again, and despite court orders and federal law, Todd Blanche is trying to delay production in the Epstein Files; specifically, he doesn’t want to have to begin translating, reviewing, and producing the foreign-language documents relating to Epstein’s international sex trafficking ring. Katie Phang’s latest filing in her case exposes Blanche for his legal hackery. 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
September 21 · 20 min
Trump Hit With Legal Nightmare as Press Sue Him Over White House Ban
A breaking news headline this morning: CNN, MSNOW, and Politico are suing Trump for banning them from the White House. But what value is access to the constant spewing of lies from Convicted Felon Donald Trump? Katie Phang walks through the legal precedent guiding this litigation & why legacy media needs to use this moment as a gut check on how they cover this president. 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
September 19 · 24 min
Trump Panics as Shocking Crisis Inside Courts Derails His Agenda
State supreme courts are deciding some of the most important cases relating to your individual freedoms, including reproductive and LGBTQ+ rights. But do you know who sits on your state’s supreme court? The Brennan Center for Justice has compiled a snapshot of every state supreme court and DC, and Chihiro Isozaki joins Katie Phang for the latest data detailing these critical demographics. Check out the report here: https://www.brennancenter.org/our-work/research-reports/state-supreme-court-diversity-september-2026-update 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
September 18 · 14 min
Epstein Survivors React as Trump’s Secrets Unravel
At the Redacted Reading Room, there is an area carefully and beautifully carved out that holds hundreds of candles, each representing the life of a victim, a survivor. Katie Phang was joined by Epstein survivors, Dani Bensky and Liz Stein, in Dallas, and they share their thoughts on their own personal trauma and experiences & what these candles signify to them. Find out if the reading room is coming to a city near you: https://trumpepsteinreadingroom.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
September 18 · 16 min
Furious South Koreans Prepare to Sue Trump Admin After Disaster Immigration Raid
More than 300 South Koreans are filing FTCA claims to get ready to sue the Trump Administration after they were illegally detained during the outrageous 2025 raid on the Hyundai/LG plant in Georgia. Katie Phang has the latest details, including descriptions of their disgusting detention conditions by immigration authorities. 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
September 18 · 18 min
Trump Spirals as Bombshell Report Exposes Billions Spent on His War
Trump’s illegal war against Iran has cost American taxpayers more than $33.7 BILLION dollars in just the first four months of the war alone. We wouldn’t know this information if it wasn’t for the pressure and push by Sen. Tammy Duckworth to expose the truth. She and Katie Phang discuss the state of the illegal war, how the DOD continues to dishonor the memories of the active-duty service members killed, and why our affordability crisis is tied directly to Trump’s illegal war. 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
September 17 · 20 min
Trump DOJ Ordered to Hand Judge Unredacted FBI Notes in My Epstein Lawsuit
EXCLUSIVE: In Katie Phang’s lawsuit for the Epstein Files, the judge just ordered Todd Blanche to produce to him in chambers the unredacted handwritten FBI notes implicating Donald Trump in sexual and physical abuse of a 13-year-old girl. And the court orders Blanche to start translating foreign-language documents by September 24th. Katie breaks down these HUGE rulings and details how Blanche has been busted by the Court for his excuses. Link to order: https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.dcd.291779/gov.uscourts.dcd.291779.43.0.pdf 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 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
September 17 · 18 min
Judge Slams AG Blanche and Rejects His Excuses in New Order in My Epstein Lawsuit
A BIG order in Katie Phang’s lawsuit against Todd Blanche, ordering him to finally answer her complaint. Katie explains how the judge rejected each and every one of Blanche’s excuses as to why he blew the deadline to respond and why this order moves her lawsuit even faster to the finish line. 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 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
September 17 · 16 min
Epstein Billionaire Leon Black Faces Contempt by Congress Over Epstein Probe
House Oversight has got Jeffrey Epstein’s billionaire buddy, Leon Black, in its crosshairs, voting 41-0 to refer him for contempt for his failure to comply with subpoenas. Katie Phang has all of the latest details, including Chair Comer’s new bill to protect abuse victims who are part of an NDA so they can come forward with info. 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
September 16 · 53 min
Sidebar With Katie Phang - 9/16/2026
Today on Sidebar with Katie Phang, Katie breaks down the new Kennedy Center ruling, as Judge Christopher Cooper again blocked the Trump administration from adding Trump’s name to the Kennedy Center. Norm Eisen, co-founder of Democracy Defenders Action and co-lead counsel for Rep. Joyce Beatty in her Kennedy Center case, joins Katie to discuss the ruling and what comes next. They also discuss the Supreme Court’s decision to continue to block the Trump administration's attempted restrictions on mail-in voting. Plus Katie unpacks FBI Director Kash Patel’s contentious Senate Judiciary hearing, including questions about the FBI’s hiring standards and the Epstein files, and Rep. Thomas Massie’s efforts to push for accountability involving Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and transparency for Epstein survivors. 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 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 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. 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

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