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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April 7 · 14 min
VP Vance Caught Running to Hungary for Orban's Playbook
While the world waits to see if Felon Trump will commit genocide this evening, JD Vance has been dispatched to Budapest to help fellow autocrat, Viktor Orban, win his fifth consecutive term in office. Katie Phang on why we need to be paying attention to Hungary. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com
April 6 · 16 min
Trump Screws Americans as Trillions Go To Military Funding
Felon Trump wants $1.5 TRILLION in military spending, while slashing $73 BILLION in non-military programs, like cancer research and low-income heating assistance, and disaster response. Katie Phang breaks down Trump’s insane budget proposal, including an analysis of how building up the military would serve Trump well in a coup. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com
April 6 · 21 min
Trump Spirals as 25th Amendment Push Grows Amid War
Whether it’s through impeachment or removal via the 25th Amendment, Felon Trump has got to go. But do you know how Section 4 of the 25th Amendment actually works? Katie Phang analyzes the law, including the evidence needed to determine if Trump is unable to perform his duties. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com
April 3 · 26 min
DeSantis Panics as His MAGA Agenda Unravles in Final Days
Gov. Ron DeSantis is termed out, and as he departs, he wants to leave a police state in his wake. Florida State Senator Tina Polsky joins Katie Phang for a legislative round-up of some of the worst bills from this session, including a state SAVE Act, anti-DEI measures, and a domestic terrorist organization law.
April 3 · 16 min
Trump Threatens War Crimes With Latest Iran Attack
Convicted Felon Donald Trump has set his sights on international war crimes. Yesterday’s bombing of a major bridge in Iran a few weeks after the bombing of an elementary school, coupled with threats to bomb other critical infrastructure in Iran may constitute war crimes. Katie Phang brings her legal analysis on these issues & warns that this may just be the beginning.
April 2 · 13 min
Bondi Faces Legal Nightmare After Trump Fires Her From DOJ
Bondi gets the boot by Trump. And the bad news gets worse for Bondi: her previous shield against Florida Bar ethics complaints is gone as she heads to the private sector. Katie Phang’s scathing analysis on why Bondi’s bar card is up for grabs.
April 2 · 13 min
Trump’s ICE Under Fire After Refugee Death Ruled Homicide
In a horrific Katie Phang News update, the Erie County Medical Examiner has determined that refugee Nurul Amin Shah Alam’s death was a homicide, caused by a painful medical emergency for which he did not receive any help. Katie Phang shares the details, including the specific cause of death findings and the disturbing response from CBP.
April 1 · 54 min
Sidebar With Katie Phang - 4/1/2026
Today on Sidebar with Katie Phang, she breaks down the latest developments in the Iran conflict, including record-breaking gas prices, the use of taxpayer dollars to fund the war, and the misinformation surrounding ongoing negotiations. She also covers the birthright citizenship case heading to the Supreme Court tomorrow, newly revealed plans for Trump’s presidential library in Miami, and the latest turmoil inside his cabinet. Tune in for sharp, no-nonsense analysis that cuts through the noise and helps you understand what’s really happening. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com
March 31 · 18 min
SCOTUS Makes Major Decision on Trump’s Attack on Children
Tomorrow, the US Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in one of the biggest cases this term: Trump v. Barbara, which deals with Trump’s attempts to eliminate birthright citizenship pursuant to the 14th Amendment. The CEO of LULAC, Juan Proaño, joins Katie Phang for a discussion about the case, its client “Barbara,” who is the named plaintiff, and Trump’s relentless attacks on immigrants.
March 31 · 16 min
Trump Melts Down After Legal Nightmare in California Explodes
California AG Rob Bonta says fighting back is working, and he has been fighting against the Trump Administration in areas where the federal government has walked away from its responsibilities. Bonta has filed suit to block the $6.2 billion merger between Nexstar/Tegna for being anti-competitive and anti-consumer, and his office is also looking at the Paramount/Warner Bros. merger. He joins Katie Phang to discuss these cases and more, including the recent social media addiction verdict out of LA last week. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com
March 30 · 15 min
Jan 6 Rioters Demand Millions in Explosive Lawsuit
In the latest of absurd abuses of the judicial system, a prospective class action lawsuit against the federal government has been filed in a Florida federal court by January 6th insurrectionists for injuries sustained on that day. The lawsuit claims that officers with the Capitol Police and Metropolitan Police “indiscriminately” shot pepper spray and other chemical munitions and that they were assaulted and injured. Katie Phang breaks down this ridiculous lawsuit and discusses how this is facilitated by Trump and his lawlessness. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com
March 27 · 19 min
Congress Caught in Shocking Cash Grab Scheme
Congressional candidate and current mayor of Scranton, Paige Cognetti, consistently calls out corruption where she sees it, regardless of party affiliation. She’s running against the 5th most active stock trader in Congress, Republican Rob Bresnahan, because lining your pocket with someone’s pain isn’t what Americans signed up for. She sat down with Katie Phang to talk about how she’s bringing her fight against corruption to DC. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com
March 27 · 24 min
Fired DOJ Prosecutor Strikes Back at Trump in Congress
Felon Trump was prosecuted by Special Counsel Jack Smith and his team of incredible prosecutors, including Chief Deputy, J.P. Cooney. J.P. was illegally fired by the Bondi DOJ and is now running for Congress to fight back against the Trump Regime's lawlessness. J.P. joins Katie Phang to talk about his experiences in the Trump prosecutions and why he’s ready to defend the rule of law once again, this time in Congress. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com
March 25 · 44 min
Sidebar With Katie Phang - 3/25/2026
Is Saudi Arabia’s crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, telling Trump to continue the war in Iran? On the debut episode of Sidebar with Katie Phang, she breaks down the Saudi involvement, including the news of 3,000 to 4,000 additional U.S. troops being deployed to the Middle East. Katie also discusses the continued DHS funding shutdown as ICE arrives at our airports to do “test runs” for the November midterms; the latest in the Epstein Files; and Erica Kirk’s appointment to the Air Force Academy Board. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com
March 20 · 56 sec
Sidebar with Katie Phang - Official Trailer
Introducing Sidebar with Katie Phang, a weekly live show focused on unfiltered analysis of law, politics, and today’s biggest headlines. Watch live every week on the Katie Phang News YouTube channel and find audio episode here afterwards. Katie Phang is a veteran journalist, former prosecutor, and trial lawyer with a no-nonsense approach and a fearless voice. Sidebar with Katie Phang gives viewers the truth. Straight, no chaser.

Sidebar with Katie Phang

VP Vance Caught Running to Hungary for Orban's Playbook

Trump Screws Americans as Trillions Go To Military Funding

Trump Spirals as 25th Amendment Push Grows Amid War

DeSantis Panics as His MAGA Agenda Unravles in Final Days

Trump Threatens War Crimes With Latest Iran Attack

Bondi Faces Legal Nightmare After Trump Fires Her From DOJ

Trump’s ICE Under Fire After Refugee Death Ruled Homicide

Sidebar With Katie Phang - 4/1/2026

SCOTUS Makes Major Decision on Trump’s Attack on Children

Trump Melts Down After Legal Nightmare in California Explodes

Jan 6 Rioters Demand Millions in Explosive Lawsuit

Congress Caught in Shocking Cash Grab Scheme

Fired DOJ Prosecutor Strikes Back at Trump in Congress

Sidebar With Katie Phang - 3/25/2026

Sidebar with Katie Phang - Official Trailer