Sidebar with Katie Phang

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  Trump’s FBI Director Trapped as Defamation Case Backfires 20.08.2026 19p

  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 latest legal developments in this case & why Patel is facing a dangerous discovery process. 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
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  Trump & DeSantis Stunned as Florida Dems Score Major Upset 20.08.2026 19p

  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's campaign here: https://angienixon.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
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  Trump DOJ Faces Bombshell Review in Don Lemon Case After Judge's Shocking Ruling 20.08.2026 17p

  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, 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
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  Sidebar With Katie Phang - 8/19/2026 19.08.2026 47p

  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 Florida politics, from January 6 rioters running for Congress to a Palm Beach clerk suspended after being arrested on child sexual abuse charges. Plus, Katie breaks down ABC’s bombshell lawsuit against the FCC. 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 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. Cozy Earth: Go to https://cozyearth.com/PHANG and use my code PHANG for up to 20% off! 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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  Trump Faces Legal Nightmare Over Shocking Truth Social Scheme 18.08.2026 27p

  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 work here: https://publicintegrityproject.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
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  Trump & Hegseth Panic as Troops Break Their Silence and Reveal Shocking Conditions 17.08.2026 25p

  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 Administration has to expedite taking care of these sailors and Marines. 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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  AG Blanche Humiliates Himself With Shocking Admission on Live TV 17.08.2026 21p

  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 Phang on how at least independent media is independent, even if the DOJ isn’t. 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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  Trump DHS Caught Red-Handed Spying on Americans During ICE Crackdown 15.08.2026 19p

  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 could bring all of it to light. 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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  House Dems Threaten Bombshell Subpoena of Melania Trump 14.08.2026 23p

  The first person to be subpoenaed when Congressman Robert Garcia becomes Chair of House Oversight is First Lady Melania Trump regarding the Epstein Files. Public hearings, more subpoenas, and true oversight investigations into not only the Epstein Files, but all of the corruption surrounding the Trump Crime Family. Congressman Garcia joins Katie Phang for the latest on empty gestures by Rep. James Comer and how a return to a Democratic majority in November will expose the truth about Trump. 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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  Trump DOJ Scrambles as Judge Warns of Contempt After Disaster Hearing in My Lawsuit 14.08.2026 19p

  The presiding judge in Katie Phang’s lawsuit against Todd Blanche is laying the foundation for much bigger consequences against not only Blanche but the DOJ lawyers who represent him. During the 2-hour status hearing, Judge Sullivan made it clear that he has the ability, the authority, and the willingness to hold DOJ lawyers, including Blanche, in contempt. Katie Phang gives exclusive details and background into why the court ended the hearing on this specific issue and why it sets the tone moving forward. 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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  Judge Rebukes DOJ and Issues Major Warning During Hearing in My Epstein Lawsuit 13.08.2026 14p

  BREAKING: The Status Hearing today in Katie Phang’s lawsuit against Todd Blanche devolved into an exhibition of DOJ incompetence and lack of preparation. Whether intentional or otherwise, the presiding judge is fast-losing patience with the non-compliance by Blanche and the Trump DOJ. Katie Phang with details on the hearing and what’s next. 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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  AG Blanche Panics With Last Minute Move Before Major Hearing in My Lawsuit 13.08.2026 19p

  Todd Blanche does a last-minute scramble to get yet another DOJ lawyer to defend him in the big status hearing today! A new lawyer, Andrew Block, from the Trump DOJ joins Blanche’s defense team at the eleventh hour because Blanche needs more help in trying to find excuses for his non-compliance. Katie Phang on this new Trump acolyte-attorney and the import of today’s hearing. Hearing is 8/13 at 1 PM ET, you can listen in live: Public Access phone number: 1-833-990-9400 Meeting ID: 712190216 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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  AG Blanche Blasted in New Filing Ahead of Major Hearing in My Lawsuit 13.08.2026 16p

  Delay, delay, delay is the name of the game for Todd Blanche in Katie Phang’s lawsuit to compel the release of the unredacted Epstein Files. But her latest filing on the eve of a big in-person hearing tomorrow is designed to blast Blanche into compliance. Katie Phang walks us through the details of her opposition brief and explains why this upcoming Status Hearing is a huge inflection point in her case. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Trump Faces Rude Awakening as New Jersey Voters Flip on Him 13.08.2026 20p

  A veteran, a mom, and a business leader. That’s Rebecca Bennett, who is the Democratic nominee for New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District against Republican Tom Kean, Jr., who was absent from his job for more than 4 months. Rebecca is focusing on improving people’s lives through affordability and accountability. She joins Katie Phang for the latest on Trump’s illegal war against Iran and how the GOP’s policies are harming Americans. 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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  Sidebar With Katie Phang - 8/12/2026 12.08.2026 50p

  Today on Sidebar with Katie Phang, Katie breaks down the day’s biggest headlines, including explosive reporting that Trump secretly left Air Force One through a catering cart amid fears of an Iranian attack, along with reports that a short-range air-defense system was following him around the golf course this past weekend. Katie is also joined by Meidas Health’s Dr. Vin Gupta to examine Trump’s latest executive order targeting the childhood vaccine schedule and the potential consequences for public health. Plus, Katie unpacks Trump’s growing legal troubles, from the DOJ’s latest effort to revive the Reflecting Pool vandalism case against Olympian David Hearn, to updates in her own lawsuit against Todd Blanche, ahead of Thursday’s hearing. Thanks to our sponsors: Honeylove: Save 20% off Honeylove by going to https://honeylove.com/phang! #honeylovepod 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
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  Trump's Shady Lawyer Rewarded With Top White House Counsel Job 11.08.2026 19p

  Yet another personal lawyer for Convicted Felon Donald Trump gets a top, cushy job in his Regime. This time it’s Will Scharf, who is currently the Staff Secretary, who will become the new White House Counsel. Katie Phang details Scharf’s naked ambition to climb the professional ladder and how the installation of another loyalist into an important role like WH Counsel doesn’t bode well for democracy. 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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  Trump DOJ Sued After Prosecutor Gets Fired for Shocking Reason 10.08.2026 33p

  The Trump Regime values loyalty over competence, rewards loyalty, and punishes free speech. Just ask former AUSA Will Rosenzweig, who was illegally fired by the US Attorney, Pam Bondi, last year because of blog posts he made, as a private citizen, back in 2017(!) that were critical of Trump. His attorney, Margaret Donovan, joins me with all of the details of his just-filed lawsuit and why we should all be terrified that the Trump DOJ, especially under Todd Blanche, isn’t pursuing justice, but punishment for critics of this Administration. 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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  AG Blanche’s Legal Nightmare Continues as New Filing Derails IRS Immunity Deal 10.08.2026 20p

  Just because he is now Senate-confirmed doesn’t mean Blanche’s headaches are over when it comes to the illegal $1.776 billion slush fund and the illegal tax immunity provided to Felon Trump, his family, and his businesses. An Amended Complaint in federal court in VA continues to expose the lies. Katie Phang breaks down the legal filing, including updates on Trump’s bullshit tax case in Florida. 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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  Virginia Giuffre's Family Renews Fight for Epstein Survivor’s Justice!! 09.08.2026 26p

  The late Virginia Giuffre had a dream that her charity, SOAR (Speak Out Act Reclaim), would be a safe space and comprehensive resource for abuse victims who needed to know that they aren’t alone in their trauma. Her brother, Sky, and sister-in-law, Amanda, carry forward her legacy with purpose and love. They have relaunched SOAR on her birthday. Sky and Amanda join Katie Phang to let the world know that they’re just getting started. Check out SOAR here: https://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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Trump Panics as Ohio Goes Blue and Wants Him Gone 08.08.2026 20p

  The Ohio GOP is disassembling while scandalous and disturbing headlines swirl about Ohio US Senator Bernie Moreno and Representative Max Miller. Meanwhile, US Senate candidate Sherrod Brown fights to return to DC to continue the work he did for everyday Americans and against special interest groups.  He joins Katie Phang for the latest from the campaign trail & how important it is to flip the Senate to Blue. Learn more here: https://www.sherrodbrown.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