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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 10 · 11 min
I Went to the GOP Convention…Here’s What I Saw!!
The RNC tried to pull off a first-of-its-kind “midterm convention” in Dallas, and the attendance was…questionable. Katie Phang was in Dallas to try to talk to attendees to see why they would voluntarily go to this event & to get their thoughts on some pressing issues like the Epstein Files. 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 10 · 20 min
Trump DOJ Slammed for Blocking International Epstein Probes
Not content with obstructing justice just in the US, the Trump DOJ’s refusal to cooperate with international investigations into the Epstein Files now looks to be derailing those investigations. Katie Phang details the multiple investigations that have been launched in other countries & why this is squarely the fault of Trump and his personal lawyer, Todd Blanche. 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 Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: 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 10 · 19 min
Epstein Survivors React to Bombshell Files Library Taking Over Trump GOP Convention
88% of Americans who plan to vote in the midterms, incl. 83% of Republican voters favor candidates who push for the release of the full Epstein Files. Katie Phang sits down with Epstein survivors, Liz Stein and Dani Bensky, to talk about bringing the Files to the public by way of the Redacted Reading Room in cities like Dallas. 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 10 · 21 min
Trump Caught Red-Handed Gifting Thousands in Cash to His Aides
Convicted Felon Donald Trump paid $45,000 each to three of his young, loyal White House employees, including the “human printer” Natalie Harp and Margo Martin, who may be the heir-apparent to Karoline Leavitt. But ethics experts are raising alarms about these large payments. Katie Phang details the roles of these 3 young women and why it isn’t a coincidence that they’re getting rewarded for their loyalty. Chapter: For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (628) 289-0726 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/phang *Paid Partnership* Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand-alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently, we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 9 · 40 min
Sidebar With Katie Phang - 9/9/2026
Today on Sidebar with Katie Phang, Katie breaks down the day’s biggest headlines, including fact-checking Trump’s latest unhinged claims about September 11, from his story that firefighters carried him to safety near Ground Zero to the evolving accounts of his whereabouts and actions following the attacks. She also discusses Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch’s decision to retire following repeated pressure and attacks from the Trump administration. Plus, Katie unpacks major legal developments ahead of the midterms, from Trump’s request that the Supreme Court restore access to citizenship databases to a federal appeals court upholding a block on the IRS sharing data with ICE. Thanks to our sponsors: iRestore: Unlock your best hair & skin with @iRestorelaser and HUGE savings on iRESTORE with code PHANG at https://irestore.com/PHANG! #irestorepod 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. OneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code PHANG at https://www.oneskin.co/PHANG #oneskinpod Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 8 · 19 min
Trump Panics as Massive Protests Surge Across US After Shocking Polls
We’re only 56 days away from the November Midterms! Are you registered to vote? Do you know where to vote? Is your community ready for these critical elections? The next No Kings Day is October 17th, and this time it’s a day of community events, from block parties to rallies to walks to the polls. Ezra Levin joins Katie Phang with all of the amazing details. Learn more here: https://indivisible.org/ and https://www.nokings.org/ Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 8 · 16 min
Trump Spirals as Far-Right Allies Send Global Shockwave
The far-right AfD party in Germany just won 44% of the vote in a state election Sunday, and that result is sending tremors throughout the world. AfD has been labeled an “extremist” group, and its anti-immigrant, antisemitic, and antidemocratic policies echo the Nazis. Katie Phang has the election details, including the prospect of AfD forging a coalition with another party to secure its desired power majority. 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 7 · 13 min
Trump Desperately Scrambles to Rally GOP as Midterm Chaos Grows
In an act of desperation, the RNC is hosting its first-ever midterm convention. Taking place in Dallas, Convicted Felon Donald Trump will be the headliner both nights, but it seems like no one wants to show up. Counter-programming includes the Epstein Redacted Reading Room, along with the Epstein Files Bookmobile. Katie Phang will be on the ground in Texas to bring us all of the insight and to center and amplify the Epstein Files. 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 5 · 18 min
Epstein Co-Conspirator Faces New Lawsuit Over Disturbing Allegations
A new lawsuit against celebrity hairstylist Frédéric Fekkai alleges disturbing details of his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, including Epstein directing him to groom victims like dolls and to dye their hair a specific color. Victims claim that Fekkai and the other defendants enabled Epstein’s gender-motivated violence for years. Katie Phang walks through the lawsuit and details the history of allegations against Fekkai, including his referral to the DOJ. 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 4 · 11 min
Trump DOJ Panics & Fires Prosecutor After ICE Agent Charges Spark Outrage
NEW: The federal prosecutor in Minnesota who pushed for stronger charges against ICE agent Christian Castro has now been FIRED from his job for doing the right thing. Castro is now in federal custody after being indicted on the weakest of offenses that he could have faced. Katie Phang brings the details of the federal and state cases, including the criminal investigation that has been launched into the prosecutor. 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 4 · 19 min
Tate Brothers Hit With Stunning New Charges as Legal Nightmare Explodes
NEW: Romanian authorities announce new indictment against the Tate Brothers for charges of trafficking minors, money laundering, and sex with minors. Meanwhile, the Tate Brothers are fighting their extradition from the US to the UK to face separate criminal cases there for rape and sex trafficking. Katie Phang details the latest developments, including revelations in their bond motions that admit that they are lying about their assets. 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 3 · 13 min
Trump DOJ Charges ICE Agent Over Minnesota Shooting
ICE agent Christian Castro should have the book thrown at him after lying about being assaulted, which resulted in Julio Sosa-Celis being shot in the leg and wrongfully arrested and charged. But the Trump DOJ is letting Castro off with just a slap on the wrist. Katie Phang on the outrageous filing decision by federal prosecutors & why we need more states to prosecute these federal agents. 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 3 · 18 min
Epstein Billionaire Leon Black Skips Deposition Then Sues Congress
BREAKING: Epstein billionaire buddy, Leon Black, is ignoring his Congressional subpoenas and refusing to appear for his sworn deposition today. Instead, he runs to federal court to sue House Oversight and Chair James Comer to prevent turning over NDAs and giving testimony about them. Katie Phang has the lawsuit details and what to expect next in this fight. 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 3 · 17 min
Trump Quietly Holds Shocking Meeting Before Shady Deal Gets Exposed
Convicted Felon Donald Trump’s Brazilian beef billionaire buddy, Joesley Batista, meets with him in the Oval Office, and the very next day, Trump announces 300,000 metric tons of foreign “beef product” will be imported into the US. Coincidence? Think again. Katie Phang breaks down the illegal and shady history behind Batista and his mega-companies, including bribery admissions & corruption charges. 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 3 · 17 min
AG Blanche Scrambles as Scathing New Filing in My Epstein Lawsuit Blows Up His Defense
EXCLUSIVE: The latest, scathing filing by Katie Phang in her lawsuit against AG Todd Blanche over the Epstein Files calls him out for his continued violation of the law as well as the Court’s orders. Katie Phang breaks down the details of her Reply filed this morning and why Blanche is desperately trying to keep the truth from getting revealed to the public. Chapter: For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (628) 289-0726 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/phang Paid Partnership Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand-alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently, we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 2 · 57 min
Sidebar With Katie Phang - 9/2/2026
Today on Sidebar with Katie Phang, Katie breaks down a bombshell whistleblower report from the United States Postal Service exposing what has been described as an incompetent “shitshow” surrounding the agency’s new federal ballot portal, implemented at Trump’s direction. Whistleblower attorney David Kligerman joins Katie to explain the allegations and what they could mean for the integrity of the upcoming midterms. Katie also discusses the heartbreaking death of Pierre Damas Bel, a 20-year-old Haitian immigrant, honors student, and aspiring medical professional whose family says he became increasingly distressed after losing his immigration protections and being forced to wear an ICE ankle monitor. His tragic death is raising painful questions about the human toll of Trump’s immigration policies. Plus, Katie delivers an Epstein legal roundup, including the latest developments surrounding the Epstein Files Transparency Act in Congress and a closer look at Ghislaine Maxwell’s controversial prison transfer. Learn more about Whistleblower Aid here: https://whistlebloweraid.org/ Thanks to our sponsors: 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. 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 1 · 19 min
Whistleblower Drops Bombshell Report Exposing Trump’s Election Scheme
A USPS whistleblower is blowing the lid off the incompetent “shitshow” in the agency’s new federal ballot portal as Sen. Blumenthal demands the Postmaster General answer for this potential election catastrophe. Katie Phang has the latest details from the damning whistleblower’s complaint. 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 1 · 19 min
Trump Spirals as Arkansas Farmers Flip and Dems Strike Back at GOP Senator
Last year, Hallie Shoffner had to close her family farm in Arkansas that had been around for 150 years. Felon Trump’s economic policies like tariffs, skyrocketing costs, and no Farm Bill relief crushed her family’s farming legacy. She’s running for the US Senate to represent the people of Arkansas and bring real solutions to the problems they face. Hallie joins Katie for an in-depth discussion of her background, her plans, and why Tom Cotton needs to be fired. Learn more about Hallie’s campaign here: https://www.hallieshoffner.com/ Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 31 · 31 min
Trump’s DHS Scheme Backfires as Dems Sound the Alarm & Strike Back
As the Trump Regime continues its horrific push to expel as many immigrants as possible, it also opposes any transparency into its industrial detention complex that treats humans like animals & generates billions for private companies. One of the first to sound the alarm is Rep. LaMonica McIver, who is being prosecuted for just doing her job. She joins Katie Phang for the latest in her criminal case & to share her thoughts on why every member of Congress should be concerned. 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
August 31 · 21 min
Trump Scrambles as Hegseth’s Secret Pentagon Plan Is Exposed
If things are going so great for Trump and Hegseth, why hire conservative influencers (a/k/a hired butt-kissers) to work for the Pentagon/DOD? Katie Phang on new reporting on how American taxpayers may be paying for these civilians to peddle propaganda for this Administration while punishing those in the military speaking out. 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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