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Sidebar with Katie Phang
Hosted by Katie Phang · EN
Sidebar with Katie Phang delivers sharp, unfiltered analysis of law, politics, and today’s biggest headlines. Hosted by veteran journalist, former prosecutor, and trial lawyer Katie Phang, the show cuts through misinformation, spin, and partisan noise to get to the facts. Drawing on her front-row experience in some of the most consequential legal and political moments of recent history, Katie brings clarity, context, and accountability to the stories shaping our current climate. With a no-nonsense approach and a fearless voice, Sidebar with Katie Phang gives viewers the truth. Straight, no chaser.
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Sidebar With Katie Phang - 7/29/2026
Yesterday00:47:08Summary readyToday on Sidebar with Katie Phang, Katie is joined by Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear to discuss the rapidly approaching midterms and the growing mystery surrounding the whereabouts of Sen. Mitch McConnell. Katie also breaks down the major developments out of Washington, including Lindsey Graham’s funeral and Trump’s meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Plus, Katie unpacks the mounting pressure on Todd Blanche as his Attorney General confirmation vote hangs in jeopardy while legal challenges and ethical scrutiny continue to intensify. Thanks to our sponsors: Ethos: Get your free quote at https://ethos.com/phang Jones Road: Use code PHANG at https://www.jonesroadbeauty.com to get a Free Gift with your first purchase! #JonesRoadBeauty #ad iRestore: Unlock your best hair & skin with @iRestorelaser and HUGE savings on iRESTORE with code: PHANG at https://iRestore.com/PHANG #irestorepod Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com
SummaryTrump DOJ Torched by Comey's Brutal Filing in Seashell Indictment
Yesterday00:22:57Summary readyFormer FBI Director James Comey has now filed his powerful motion to dismiss the bullshit seashells indictment brought by the Trump DOJ, at the direction of Convicted Felon Donald Trump, to vindictively prosecute him. If this motion is granted, the case is dead in the water. If not, Comey proceeds to trial in October. Katie Phang explains the legal details of the motion and analyzes why allowing this prosecution to continue any longer is a travesty of justice. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com
SummaryGOP Gets Nightmare News as Voters Flip Ahead of Midterms
2d ago00:23:28Summary readyLike Speaker Mike Johnson says: "In 100 days, the people of this country have a critical choice: common sense or crazy.” Hard agree with Mike that the lay-up decision is to reject crazy Republicans and elect common sense Democrats. The DCCC has identified critical races to flip Red to Blue, and Recruitment Co-Chair, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood, is amplifying these incredible candidates. She joins Katie Phang to talk the latest in the races and why the Democrats have focused on Fighting for an Affordable America for the country. Check out Rep. Underwood’s Substack here: https://laurenaunderwood.substack.com/?utm_campaign=profile_chips Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com
SummaryJudge Orders AG Blanche Bring Unredacted Epstein Files to Court in My Lawsuit
2d ago00:22:05Summary readyEXCLUSIVE: The federal judge in Katie Phang’s lawsuit against Acting AG Todd Blanche just ordered Blanche to appear in his chambers and to bring specific unredacted emails and documents from the Epstein Files. Blanche also has to “show his work” and prove what he claims are the reasons for the redactions. Katie Phang explains the court order and what she is still looking out for from the judge. Chapter: For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (628) 289-0726 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/phang Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com *Paid Partnership* Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand-alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently, we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.
SummaryTrump Scrambles as France’s Epstein Investigation Closes in on Ghislaine Maxwell
5d ago00:29:29Summary readyWith the news of the suspicious timing of the death of Daniel Siad, long-time modeling “scout” for Jeffrey Epstein, Jean-Luc Brunel, and Gérald Marie, the importance of investigations moving forward quickly becomes heightened. In France, the organization Innocence En Danger is fighting for victims of violence, especially children. Its leader, Homayra Sellier, joins Katie Phang to discuss the latest developments in the Epstein investigation and why the new complaints against Gérald Marie are so important. Learn more here: http://www.innocenceindanger.org/ Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com
SummaryTrump Panics After Judge Orders Him to Turn Over All Financial Records
6d ago00:20:33Summary readyConvicted Felon Donald Trump is regretting bringing yet another absurd defamation lawsuit, this time against the BBC. A federal judge has ordered Trump to provide financial information for more than 400 of his businesses AND the judge has allowed BBC’s lawyers to move forward with subpoenas to people in Trump’s inner circle like Don Jr., Ivanka, Steve Bannon, and Stephen Miller. Katie Phang explains how this information is relevant because of Trump’s claims and why he’s so desperate to stop it from happening. Ethos: Get your free quote at https://ethos.com/phang Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com
SummaryTrump’s GOP Gets Desperate With Bombshell Midterm Threat
1w ago00:23:44Summary readyIn an act of desperation, Convicted Felon Donald Trump, in a primetime address last week, tried to scare Americans into believing that “illegal aliens” or non-citizens are voting in our elections when the reality is they’re not. Breaking through the noise and debunking the lies about our election security is important. Nevada Secretary of State Francisco Aguilar joins Katie Phang to deliver the truth about election integrity and why Secretaries of State are so critical to protecting Americans from attempts by Trump to interfere in elections. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com
SummaryEpstein Recruiter Found Dead While Under Investigation
1w ago00:21:02Summary readyBREAKING: Daniel Siad, modeling scout and recruiter for Jeffrey Epstein for several years, found dead in his home in Paris. Siad was under investigation by French authorities for his role in allegedly facilitating Epstein’s sex trafficking ring and for claims that he, himself, had committed sexual assault. Katie Phang has the latest, including how this could possibly impact the push to appoint an investigating judge in France to connect Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, Jean-Luc Brunel, and Gérald Marie. Jones Road: Use code PHANG at https://www.jonesroadbeauty.com to get a Free Gift with your first purchase! #JonesRoadBeauty #ad Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com
SummarySidebar With Katie Phang - 7/22/2026
1w ago00:59:14Summary readyToday on Sidebar with Katie Phang, Katie breaks down the latest developments in her lawsuit over the Epstein files, specifically Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s newly filed response. Her attorney, Brendan Ballou, CEO of the Public Integrity Project, joins Katie to analyze the filing, explain what it means for the case, and discuss the next steps in the fight for transparency and accountability. Katie also unpacks Trump’s latest attacks on the press, including the DOJ’s subpoena of phone records of New York Times reporters who covered safety concerns surrounding the new Air Force One, along with updates on Friday’s rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Plus, she covers Darline Graham stepping in for her late brother, Lindsey Graham, and ends with some rare good news on the fight over ICE funding. Thanks to our sponsors: Jones Road: Use code PHANG at https://www.jonesroadbeauty.com to get a Free Gift with your first purchase! #JonesRoadBeauty #ad Ethos: Get your free quote at https://ethos.com/phang Blissy: Wake up with clearer skin, smoother hair, and cooler sleep. Use code PHANG for an extra 30% off at https://blissy.com/PHANG Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com
SummaryEpstein Survivors Reveal Details of Closed-Door Blanche Meeting
1w ago00:27:14Summary readyTodd Blanche’s grotesque ambition to become the Attorney General of the US was on full display last week during his Senate Judiciary confirmation hearing. But a lot of people don’t know what happened behind closed doors when he met with several Epstein survivors and family. Sky and Amanda Roberts, the brother and sister-in-law of Virginia Giuffre, join Katie Phang with all of the details, including the jaw-dropping moment Blanche disrespected Virginia’s memory. Check out Sky, Amanda, and Virginia's nonprofit here: https://www.speakoutactreclaim.org/ Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com
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