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Sidebar with Katie Phang

Sidebar with Katie Phang

Katie Phang 109 Episodes Aug 22, 2026

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.

Episodes

Trump Spirals and Threatens Defamation Suit Over Bombshell National Guard Report
Trump Spirals and Threatens Defamation Suit Over Bombshell National Guard Report Aug 22, 2026 1056 Thin-skinned Convicted Felon Donald Trump threatens to sue for defamation every time his little feelings get hurt. This time, he is going after the Center for American Progress because he didn’t like a report showing that deployments of the National Guard to cities did not decrease violent crime. Katie Phang has the latest in the escalating fight over the truth & why Trump’s latest legal lackey ke
Texas Faces Legal Nightmare as Minnesota Sues Over ICE Agent
Texas Faces Legal Nightmare as Minnesota Sues Over ICE Agent Aug 21, 2026 1374 After shooting a Minnesota resident, ICE agent Christian Castro fled the state and was caught in Texas. MN Attorney General Keith Ellison demanded his extradition, but TX Gov. Greg Abbott is ignoring the law. So Ellison has sued, and he joins Katie Phang for the latest in the case, including updates on the investigations into the murders of Alex Pretti and Renée Nicole Good. Subscribe to Katie Ph
AG Blanche Slammed After Caught Lying in My Epstein Lawsuit
AG Blanche Slammed After Caught Lying in My Epstein Lawsuit Aug 21, 2026 1172 EXCLUSIVE new updates in Katie Phang’s lawsuit against Todd Blanche: two new filings by Katie, including a proposed Order for Blanche to produce the unredacted, handwritten FBI notes to the Court by Tuesday, Aug. 25th. Katie also explains her Notice that shows how the DOJ lawyers weren’t telling the truth about other handwritten notes in the Epstein Files. Cozy Earth: Go to https:/
Brian Tyler Cohen Exposes Trump's Midterm Nightmare
Brian Tyler Cohen Exposes Trump's Midterm Nightmare Aug 20, 2026 1496 How ruthless are you willing to be to ensure that Democrats regain the majority in November so that we can finally stop the corruption and grift of this Trump Regime? And what happens when the Democrats finally have the majority again? Brian Tyler Cohen’s new book, The Day After, tackles those questions in great detail, and he joins Katie Phang to talk about how the latest primary results bode for
Trump’s FBI Director Trapped as Defamation Case Backfires
Trump’s FBI Director Trapped as Defamation Case Backfires Aug 20, 2026 1171 The Atlantic and its reporter, Sarah Fitzpatrick, have moved to dismiss FBI Dir. Kash Patel’s defamation lawsuit, and things are heating up. Kash has failed 4 different times suing for defamation & this case looks to be the same. The defendants seek discovery from the DOJ, FBI, and Patel himself, relating to his drinking, his partying, and erratic behavior. Katie Phang has the details of the lates
Trump & DeSantis Stunned as Florida Dems Score Major Upset
Trump & DeSantis Stunned as Florida Dems Score Major Upset Aug 20, 2026 1189 Angie Nixon just pulled off a major upset by winning the Democratic primary for the Senate seat in Florida. She faces off against Trump lackey Ashley Moody in November in a state that Trump won back in 2024 by 13 percentage points. She joins Katie Phang to talk about the need to unite the Democratic Party to win the general election & why affordability isn’t a radical idea. Learn more about Angie'
Trump DOJ Faces Bombshell Review in Don Lemon Case After Judge's Shocking Ruling
Trump DOJ Faces Bombshell Review in Don Lemon Case After Judge's Shocking Ruling Aug 20, 2026 1073 In an extremely rare move, a federal judge in MN orders the Trump DOJ to turn over all of the grand jury materials that it used to indict Don Lemon, Georgia Fort, and several others. Katie Phang tracks the details of how the judge reached her decision and why this puts the Trump DOJ in the spotlight for prosecutorial misconduct. Chapter: For free and unbiased Medicare help, di
Sidebar With Katie Phang - 8/19/2026
Sidebar With Katie Phang - 8/19/2026 Aug 19, 2026 2841 Today on Sidebar with Katie Phang, Katie breaks down the latest developments in the Epstein files, including the bombshell revelation that Hugh Hefner tried to contact the FBI in 2005 about Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse of a then-Playboy Playmate. In another major development, a federal judge has ordered the release of files in Virginia Giuffre’s 2015 lawsuit. Katie also dives into the chaos engulfing F
Trump Faces Legal Nightmare Over Shocking Truth Social Scheme
Trump Faces Legal Nightmare Over Shocking Truth Social Scheme Aug 18, 2026 1662 Convicted Felon Donald Trump is running another grift: this time he’s selling early access to his “market-moving” Truth Social posts for $100,000 a month! Lawyer Brendan Ballou is suing to stop Trump, and he joins Katie Phang with the lawsuit’s details. They also discuss Katie’s lawsuit against Todd Blanche & certain angles that aren’t getting coverage. Learn more about Brendan's other w
Trump & Hegseth Panic as Troops Break Their Silence and Reveal Shocking Conditions
Trump & Hegseth Panic as Troops Break Their Silence and Reveal Shocking Conditions Aug 17, 2026 1526 Bonespurs Trump thinks the service members of the USS Lincoln deserve to suffer even more than they have so far. And Sec. Hegseth says they’re lying about their horrible conditions. It’s all taking a terrible toll on the mental health and morale of these patriotic men and women. Dr. Dawn Lanaville, clinical psychologist, joins Katie Phang to discuss how this opens a new PTSD path & why this Admini
AG Blanche Humiliates Himself With Shocking Admission on Live TV
AG Blanche Humiliates Himself With Shocking Admission on Live TV Aug 17, 2026 1288 Legacy media failed Americans once again on the Sunday morning shows by not posing a single question about the Epstein Files and the looming specter of contempt of court to Todd Blanche, Attorney General and Personal Lawyer for Convicted Felon Donald Trump. Instead, he was allowed to make blanket assertions, with no probing follow-up questions, and the public is all the worse off for it. Katie Pha
Trump DHS Caught Red-Handed Spying on Americans During ICE Crackdown
Trump DHS Caught Red-Handed Spying on Americans During ICE Crackdown Aug 15, 2026 1184 The Trump Regime is spying on innocent Americans under the guise of “combatting domestic terrorism.” New bombshell reporting reveals that DHS deployed overly intrusive investigative tools through undercover agents, surveillance, and subpoenas to investigate “left-leaning political organizations” in Minnesota. Katie Phang has the details, including the motion filed by an “Antifa defendant” that cou

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