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Sidebar with 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.
- 319 - AG Blanche Fights Deposition in Epstein Survivors' Lawsuit
Todd Blanche just may have to sit for a deposition in a civil case brought in federal court in Florida by Epstein survivors who are suing the FBI for failing to investigate reports and tips as far back as the 90s. Katie Phang provides the details of the legal battle over whether Blanche will appear for his deposition. Lola Blankets: Get 35% off select Lola Blankets products at https://Lolablankets.com by using code PHANG at checkout. Experience the world’s #1 blanket with Lola Blankets. Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.comSubscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnewsRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afSidebar with Katie Phang: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652The Parnas Perspective: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949The Intersection with Michael Popok: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 - 318 - Top Trump Prosecutor Ordered to Testify in Bombshell Misconduct Probe
Now that they’ve regained the majority in Congress, one of the Democrats’ first priorities must be stopping the weaponization of the DOJ. In that vein, a federal judge has now ordered the public deposition in her own courtroom of a Trump lackey: the US Attorney in Chicago in the Broadview Six case. Katie Phang brings the latest, including new bombshell disclosures about Blanche and Patel’s involvement in the prosecution. Miracle Made: Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to https://trymiracle.com/phang and use the code PHANG to claim your FREE 3-PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF. Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.comSubscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnewsRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afSidebar with Katie Phang: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652The Parnas Perspective: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949The Intersection with Michael Popok: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 - 317 - Local Hero’s Stunning Move Implodes Trump’s Immigration Crackdown
In the moments after Alex Pretti’s murder, protesters in the streets were assaulted by federal immigration agents. As they were pepper-sprayed and shoved, My Huong Kitchen’s Tracy Wong opened her doors and gave them refuge. She joins Katie Phang to talk about that day & why she believes that when people need help, you just help them. Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.comSubscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnewsRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afSidebar with Katie Phang: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652The Parnas Perspective: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949The Intersection with Michael Popok: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 - 316 - Trump Stunned as Dems Score Landslide Win and Take Back Congress
With Democrats controlling the levers of power now in the House and the Senate, it’s time to fully expose the corruption and the grift through aggressive investigations. It’s also time for meaningful legislation to help lift Americans from the affordability crisis caused by Trump and the GOP. Katie Phang reflects on how we can tackle both, as well as on this moment of historical “firsts.” OneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code PHANG at https://www.oneskin.co/PHANG #oneskinpod Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.comSubscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnewsRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afSidebar with Katie Phang: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652The Parnas Perspective: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949The Intersection with Michael Popok: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 - 315 - AG Blanche Finally Begins Court-Ordered Review in My Epstein Lawsuit
A breaking news update: the DOJ has finally begun reviewing the foreign-language documents in the Epstein Files after Katie Phang’s lawsuit secured an order from Judge Sullivan compelling Blanche to do so, and he lost in his attempt to get a stay from the appeals court. Katie gives us a detailed breakdown of the latest court filing, including her request to force Blanche to provide weekly updates to the court on his compliance efforts. Wildgrain: Visit https://Wildgrain.com/PHANG40 to get $40 off your first box and free croissants for life, or use promo code PHANG40 at checkout. Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.comSubscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnewsRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afSidebar with Katie Phang: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652The Parnas Perspective: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949The Intersection with Michael Popok: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 - 314 - Trump Caught as Big Oil Pumps Millions Into GOP and Disaster Agenda Is Exposed
Climate is on the ballot, but no one is talking about it. But that’s exactly what Big Oil broligarchs and corporations want: they want to pump millions into the GOP with zero fanfare so the regulation rollbacks can continue. Capital & Main’s Marcus Baram joins Katie Phang on his The Heat 2026 series covering climate change and the midterms. Check out Marcus' pieces here: https://capitalandmain.com/author/marcusbaram Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.comSubscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnewsRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afSidebar with Katie Phang: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652The Parnas Perspective: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949The Intersection with Michael Popok: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 - 313 - Trump Faces Reckoning as His Attacks Unite the Very People He Targets
As Minneapolis continues to fight back against the Trump Regime, its communities of color who have stood in solidarity together for years lean deeply into taking care of each other. Unidos-MN’s Executive Director, Emilia Gonzalez Avalos, joins Katie Phang for an incredible conversation about the power of community organizing. Learn more about Unidos here: https://unidos-mn.org/ Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.comSubscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnewsRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afSidebar with Katie Phang: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652The Parnas Perspective: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949The Intersection with Michael Popok: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 - 312 - Former Trump DHS Official Drops Bombshell Doc Exposing Trump’s Corruption
Miles Taylor is no stranger to standing up to the Trump Regime. And in the final days before the midterms, he has launched an incredible documentary, Corruptionland, showcasing hundreds of examples of Trump’s corruption and grift. He joins Katie Phang to discuss the documentary & why he continues to fight the good fight. Check out Corruptionland here: https://www.corruptionland.org/ or on YouTube @Defiancedotorg Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.comSubscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnewsRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afSidebar with Katie Phang: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652The Parnas Perspective: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949The Intersection with Michael Popok: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 - 311 - Trump Panics as Major Movement Threatens GOP Midterm Control
In close races like NY’s 17th, Emily Simoness & Carrie Coon are bringing thousands of neighbors together for suppers & community events through Plus One, a grassroots organization. They explain why reaching out to just one person can make all the difference in this toxic political climate. Take the pledge here: https://plusoneforamerica.org/pledge Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.comSubscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnewsRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afSidebar with Katie Phang: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652The Parnas Perspective: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949The Intersection with Michael Popok: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered
Sun, 01 Nov 2026 - 310 - Trump Gets Nightmare News as Biggest Enemy Secures Major Wins
“The People’s Lawyer,” MN AG Keith Ellison, fights every day with empathy and integrity for all Minnesotans. He has tackled the Trump Regime, bringing more than 75 lawsuits to protect the state from overreach and abuse. He joins Katie Phang days before the midterms with the latest from the campaign trail. Learn more about AG Ellison here: https://www.keithellison.org/ Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.comSubscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnewsRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afSidebar with Katie Phang: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652The Parnas Perspective: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949The Intersection with Michael Popok: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered
Sat, 31 Oct 2026 - 309 - GOP Gets Desperate and Calls in Trump & Vance to Beg Montana Voters for Help
Smokejumper, labor leader, & the Democratic candidate for Montana’s 1st, Sam Forstag, has got Republicans running scared. The GOP sent in their best of the worst: Trump, Vance, & Johnson to stump for Sam’s opponent. Sam joins Katie Phang in the final days of his campaign to talk about what voters in Montana are saying about the midterms. Check out his campaign here: https://samformontana.com/ Jones Road: Use code PHANG at https://www.jonesroadbeauty.com to get a Free Gift with your first purchase! #JonesRoadBeauty #ad Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.comSubscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnewsRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afSidebar with Katie Phang: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652The Parnas Perspective: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949The Intersection with Michael Popok: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 - 308 - Trump World Panics as Alexander Brothers Hit With 30-Year Sentences and More Charges Loom
After being convicted of drugging and raping several young women for over a decade, the Alexander Brothers have each been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison followed by 10 years of supervised release. But the twin Alexander Brothers still face state charges for rape. Katie Phang analyses their federal sentencing & details the pending state charges and other civil lawsuits against them. NOBL: NOBL gives you real travel peace of mind — security, design, and convenience all in one. Head to https://NOBLTravel.com for 46% off your entire order! #NOBL #ad Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.comSubscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnewsRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afSidebar with Katie Phang: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652The Parnas Perspective: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949The Intersection with Michael Popok: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 - 307 - Federal Judge Blocks Trump DOJ’s Latest Effort to Thwart the Midterms…in California
A federal judge slammed the Trump Regime in its attempt to disenfranchise 20,000 voters in CA. He writes that democracy is in danger as Trump threatens an ongoing election & “the court declines to be a party to such process”. Katie Phang breaks down the damning order and explains its implications across the country. Ethos: Get your free quote at https://ethos.com/phang Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.comSubscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnewsRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afSidebar with Katie Phang: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652The Parnas Perspective: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949The Intersection with Michael Popok: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 - 306 - AG Blanche’s Delay Attempt Rejected by Appeals Court in My Epstein Lawsuit
A HUGE win for Katie Phang in her lawsuit against Todd Blanche for the unredacted Epstein Files. A federal appeals court rejected Blanche’s attempt to pause his compliance with the court order to initiate review and production of the foreign-language documents. Katie Phang explains the ruling in detail & gives an update on the status of her case. Check out my new Guardian piece here: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/oct/26/epstein-files-midterms-sledgehammer Jiyu: The Korean skincare brand everyone is talking about. Our listeners get 20% off their entire order by using code SIDEBAR at https://jiyuskin.com/SIDEBAR #JIYU #ad Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.comSubscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnewsRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afSidebar with Katie Phang: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652The Parnas Perspective: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949The Intersection with Michael Popok: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 - 305 - Sidebar With Katie Phang - 10/29/2026
Today on Sidebar with Katie Phang, Katie breaks down major developments in her Epstein Files lawsuit against Attorney General Todd Blanche, along with the new House Judiciary Democrats’ report detailing Donald Trump’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein and calling for the appointment of a special counsel. Katie also examines the latest legal challenges to Trump’s midterm election schemes, as courts across the country weigh in on voting protections. Plus, Katie unpacks the latest in Judge Reyes’ fight with Trump over the East Potomac Golf Course and what comes next in the third case against James Comey.Thanks to our sponsors:Chapter: Chapter compares every Medicare plan to recommend the right coverage for you. Their service is free and unbiased—and they've helped seniors save thousands of dollars per year. Call 628-289-0726 or visit https://chapter.com/phang. Paid PartnershipChapter 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.NOBL: NOBL gives you real travel peace of mind — security, design, and convenience all in one. Head to https://NOBLTravel.com for 46% off your entire order! #NOBL #adJiyu: The Korean skincare brand everyone is talking about. Our listeners get 20% off their entire order by using code SIDEBAR at https://jiyuskin.com/SIDEBAR #JIYU #adSubscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.comSubscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnewsRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afSidebar with Katie Phang: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652The Parnas Perspective: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949The Intersection with Michael Popok: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 - 304 - Trump DOJ Stunned as Comey Exposes Major Flaws in Third Prosecution
Thin-skinned and petty, Trump is still gunning for James Comey, this time dispatching his weaponized DOJ to bring more BS charges. Katie Phang explains the legal process and why this prosecution is doomed to fail. Chapter: Chapter compares every Medicare plan to recommend the right coverage for you. Their service is free and unbiased—and they've helped seniors save thousands of dollars per year. Call 628-289-0726 or visit https://chapter.com/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's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.comSubscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnewsRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afSidebar with Katie Phang: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652The Parnas Perspective: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949The Intersection with Michael Popok: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered
Tue, 27 Oct 2026 - 303 - Trump Scrambles as His Latest Attacks Backfire and Voters Reject Him
Convicted Felon Donald Trump has put a target on the Somali community, especially in Minnesota, which has the largest Somali population in the US. The Executive Director of CAIR-MN, Jaylani Hussein, joins Katie Phang to dispel the lies & to explain the enduring strength of the Somali community. Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.comSubscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnewsRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afSidebar with Katie Phang: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652The Parnas Perspective: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949The Intersection with Michael Popok: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered
Wed, 28 Oct 2026 - 302 - Trump Faces Major Reckoning as Minnesota Rebukes Him and Midterms Slip Away
Trump lackey Michelle Tafoya has no strategy other than mimicking her cult leader, Trump. Meanwhile, U.S. Senate candidate, MN Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, brings substance and humanity to the table. She joins Katie Phang for a deeply personal conversation about what’s at stake on Nov. 3. Learn more about Peggy's campaign here: https://peggyflanagan.com/Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.comSubscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnewsRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afSidebar with Katie Phang: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652The Parnas Perspective: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949The Intersection with Michael Popok: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered
Wed, 28 Oct 2026 - 301 - Trump DOJ Stunned as Comey Exposes Major Flaws in Third Prosecution
Thin-skinned and petty, Trump is still gunning for James Comey, this time dispatching his weaponized DOJ to bring more BS charges. Katie Phang explains the legal process and why this prosecution is doomed to fail.Chapter: Chapter compares every Medicare plan to recommend the right coverage for you. Their service is free and unbiased—and they've helped seniors save thousands of dollars per year. Call 628-289-0726 or visit https://chapter.com/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's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.comSubscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnewsRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afSidebar with Katie Phang: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652The Parnas Perspective: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949The Intersection with Michael Popok: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered
Mon, 26 Oct 2026 - 300 - Trump Panics After GOP Rep Tanks His Race With Shocking Election Scandal
One of the most competitive House races in the country is Wisconsin’s 3rd, and Democrat Rebecca Cooke is ready to kick the GOP incumbent and 1/6 insurrectionist, Derrick Van Orden, out of his seat. She joins Katie Phang for the latest in her race, including Van Orden’s repeated violations of election ethics by using AI-generated deepfake ads. Learn more about Rebecca's campaign here: https://cookeforwisconsin.com/ Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.comSubscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnewsRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afSidebar with Katie Phang: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652The Parnas Perspective: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949The Intersection with Michael Popok: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered
Mon, 26 Oct 2026 - 299 - Trump’s GOP Spirals as California Dems Strike Back Against Midterm Scheme
The Trump Regime is gunning for California, making up all sorts of bullshit about election fraud to disenfranchise millions of voters. Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove visited the LA County Ballot Processing Center and joined Katie Phang to explain their security procedures & transparency measures, and to give the latest on how California is fighting back against the Trump DOJ. Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.comSubscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnewsRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afSidebar with Katie Phang: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652The Parnas Perspective: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949The Intersection with Michael Popok: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered
Sat, 24 Oct 2026 - 298 - Trump Scrambles as Massive Protest Censorship Sparks Major Backlash
The Trump Regime and his broligarchy are so desperate to hide how much Americans are fighting back that they’ve now stooped to suppressing and restricting content on social media platforms like Meta and TikTok. And it’s not just here in the US! Indivisible’s Ezra Levin joins Katie Phang for the latest in demanding real answers from Meta for its suspension of the No Kings IG account on No King’s Day. Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.comSubscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnewsRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afSidebar with Katie Phang: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652The Parnas Perspective: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949The Intersection with Michael Popok: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 - 297 - Trump DOJ Launches Shocking Investigation Into Ousted Ally Corey Lewandowski
Corey Lewandowski was given special status in many ways by former DHS Sec. Kristi Noem, but they both got ousted earlier this year. The Trump DOJ is now shockingly investigating Lewandowski over allegations that he profited from his role. Katie Phang details his history of conduct while at the agency & what the criminal investigation may reveal. Wildgrain: Visit https://Wildgrain.com/PHANG40 to get $40 off your first box and free croissants for life, or use promo code PHANG40 at checkout. Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.comSubscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnewsRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afSidebar with Katie Phang: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652The Parnas Perspective: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949The Intersection with Michael Popok: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 - 296 - Epstein Conspirators Hit With Bombshell Lawsuit as NM AG Sues Over Zorro Ranch
New Mexico AG Raúl Torrez is suing Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime accountant and lawyer, Richard Kahn, and Darren Indyke, for their roles in facilitating his multi-year sex trafficking enterprise. Katie Phang explains the details of the lawsuit & why discovery in that case could expose the secrets of Zorro Ranch that the Trump DOJ continues to try to hide. Wildgrain: Visit https://Wildgrain.com/PHANG40 to get $40 off your first box and free croissants for life, or use promo code PHANG40 at checkout. Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.comSubscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnewsRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afSidebar with Katie Phang: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652The Parnas Perspective: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949The Intersection with Michael Popok: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 - 295 - Trump’s ICE Scheme Backfires as Bombshell Lawsuit Exposes Abuse
Private corporations like Sonesta Hotels are putting profits over people when they contract with Trump’s federal immigration agencies to detain and imprison migrants in their hotels. Katie Phang explains that a powerful new lawsuit has been brought to make them pay for their complicity. Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.comSubscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnewsRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afSidebar with Katie Phang: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652The Parnas Perspective: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949The Intersection with Michael Popok: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered
Tue, 20 Oct 2026 - 294 - Trump Panics as Judge Demands Answers Over Dodged Deposition in $10 Billion BBC Case
In Trump’s defamation lawsuit against the BBC, the BBC is playing hardball now: subpoenaing former Special Counsel Jack Smith for his deposition. Meanwhile, the court is demanding Trump explain why he’s evading his deposition. Katie Phang breaks down the relevant filings & explains why it’s likely Trump will drop his lawsuit to avoid his deposition. Jones Road: Use code PHANG at https://www.jonesroadbeauty.com to get a Free Gift with your first purchase! #JonesRoadBeauty #ad Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.comSubscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnewsRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afSidebar with Katie Phang: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652The Parnas Perspective: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949The Intersection with Michael Popok: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered
Tue, 20 Oct 2026 - 293 - Fed Up Survivor Exposes Candidate’s Shocking Refusal to Hear Abuse Survivors
As church sexual abuse survivors use their voices to fight for laws to protect our children, candidates for the NC Supreme Court, like former State Rep. Sarah Stevens, are refusing to even acknowledge the work of survivors like Katie Trout. Katie joins Katie Phang to talk about her advocacy and how someone like Stevens on the highest state bench is a dangerous proposition. Learn more about Katie here: https://www.katietrout.org/ Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.comSubscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnewsRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afSidebar with Katie Phang: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652The Parnas Perspective: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949The Intersection with Michael Popok: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered
Mon, 19 Oct 2026 - 292 - Trump Spirals as SCOTUS Faces Major Backlash Over Ethics Scandals
Whether it’s luxury fishing trips, yacht rides, or private jets, the Supreme Court justices are long overdue for some strict scrutiny. SCOTUS reform must be a priority for any incoming Democratic majority, and Kate Shaw has handed them the 4-step plan to make that happen. She joins Katie Phang as they do a deep dive into the why and the how behind SCOTUS reform. Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.comSubscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnewsRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afSidebar with Katie Phang: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652The Parnas Perspective: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949The Intersection with Michael Popok: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 - 291 - Trump’s SCOTUS Faces Major Backlash as Reform Fight Heats Up
Although Trump may have called off (for now) the public live-streaming of the execution of Maj. Hasan, the damage to our nation has already been done. Ret. Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling joins Katie Phang with his deep insights into the US Army’s “propaganda for our enemies and embarrassment before our allies.” Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.comSubscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnewsRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afSidebar with Katie Phang: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652The Parnas Perspective: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949The Intersection with Michael Popok: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 - 290 - Trump Suffers Major Loss as Judge Tosses His NYC ICE Lawsuit
A federal court just told the Trump Regime it cannot force an American city, this time New York City, to cooperate with federal immigration authorities. Sanctuary cities like NY are allowed to refuse to use their own resources to enforce immigration laws. Katie Phang explains the judge’s order & why it is a huge rebuke against the lawlessness of this Regime. Honeylove: Save 20% Off Honeylove by going to https://honeylove.com/phang! #honeylovepod Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.comSubscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnewsRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afSidebar with Katie Phang: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652The Parnas Perspective: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949The Intersection with Michael Popok: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 - 289 - Bombshell Reporting Blows Up Epstein’s International Cover-Up
Jeffrey Epstein, Jean-Luc Brunel, and countless other predators from the international modeling industry preyed on young women and children for decades. The pattern was clear, and the abuse was horrific. But where is the accountability today? Where are the investigations? Justine Andronici joins Katie Phang on her compelling 4-part series “The Pipeline to Predators” for Ms. Magazine. Find it here: https://msmagazine.com/tag/the-pipeline-to-predators-series/ Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.comSubscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnewsRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afSidebar with Katie Phang: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652The Parnas Perspective: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949The Intersection with Michael Popok: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered
Thu, 15 Oct 2026 - 288 - Alexander Brothers Face Nightmare as Prosecutors Demand Life in Prison
Prosecutors are seeking LIFE in prison for the Alexander Brothers after they were found guilty on all counts for their decades of sex trafficking and sexual assaults of young women and girls. As they face sentencing on 10/27, Katie Phang breaks down the Government’s sentencing memorandum and how Trump World is connected to the Alexander Brothers. HomeServe: For 50% less your first year, go to https://homeserve.com/phang Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.comSubscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnewsRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afSidebar with Katie Phang: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652The Parnas Perspective: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949The Intersection with Michael Popok: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered
Thu, 15 Oct 2026 - 287 - New WH Press Sec Under Fire as Bar Complaint Demands Answers
Is she or isn’t she? Trump’s latest bumbling blonde pick for White House Press Sec., Katie Zacharia, claims she’s a lawyer, but where?? Has she broken the law by declaring she’s a lawyer when she’s not? Judd Legum joins Katie Phang with his breaking news, including a bar complaint just filed in California against Zacharia. Check out his newsletter here: https://popular.info/Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.comSubscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnewsRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afSidebar with Katie Phang: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652The Parnas Perspective: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949The Intersection with Michael Popok: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered
Thu, 15 Oct 2026 - 286 - AG Blanche Desperately Tries to Dodge Judge’s Order in My Epstein Lawsuit
AG Todd Blanche is trying to convince the Court that he doesn’t have to comply with the judge’s order, in a transparent effort to avoid disclosure until after the Midterms. Katie Phang explains Blanche’s latest legal filing and why recycling old, losing arguments isn’t going to fare well with Judge Sullivan.Lola Blankets: Get 40% off select Lola Blankets products at https://Lolablankets.com by using code PHANG at checkout. Experience the world’s #1 blanket with Lola Blankets. Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.comSubscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnewsRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afSidebar with Katie Phang: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652The Parnas Perspective: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949The Intersection with Michael Popok: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered
Thu, 15 Oct 2026 - 285 - Sidebar With Katie Phang - 10/14/2026
Today on Sidebar with Katie Phang, Katie breaks down the day’s biggest headlines, from Kimberly Guilfoyle’s resignation as U.S. ambassador to Greece to new White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia’s rocky first briefing. Katie also dives into the escalating Texas Senate race, where Ken Paxton’s allies are targeting James Talarico with conspiracy theories that have been debunked. Plus, Judge Ana Reyes extends her restraining order blocking further tree-cutting at the East Potomac Golf Course after the Trump administration’s actions sparked a fiery hearing. And in Katie’s legal roundup, she covers new Supreme Court developments, the latest in Cornell’s Jane Doe case, and the search warrant on Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home.Thanks to our sponsors:Honeylove: Save 20% Off Honeylove by going to https://honeylove.com/phang! #honeylovepodChapter: Chapter compares every Medicare plan to recommend the right coverage for you. Their service is free and unbiased—and they've helped seniors save thousands of dollars per year. Call 628-289-0726 or visit https://chapter.com/phang. Paid PartnershipChapter 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.HomeServe: For 50% less your first year, go to https://homeserve.com/phangLola Blankets: Get 40% off select Lola Blankets products at https://Lolablankets.com by using code PHANG at checkout. Experience the world’s #1 blanket with Lola Blankets.Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnewsSubscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.comRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afSidebar with Katie Phang: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652The Parnas Perspective: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949The Intersection with Michael Popok: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered
Wed, 14 Oct 2026 - 284 - Trump DOJ Caught Making Shocking Excuse After Ignoring Court Order
An UPDATE on Trump’s violation of a court order to stop airing the $20 million in taxpayer-funded campaign-style TV ads: the Government’s lawyers “accidentally missed the court’s order.” Katie Phang explains why contempt should be on the table for not only this case, but all cases where the government continues to give the middle finger to the courts. Chapter: Chapter compares every Medicare plan to recommend the right coverage for you. Their service is free and unbiased—and they've helped seniors save thousands of dollars per year. Call 628-289-0726 or visit https://chapter.com/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's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.comSubscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnewsRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afSidebar with Katie Phang: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652The Parnas Perspective: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949The Intersection with Michael Popok: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered
Tue, 13 Oct 2026 - 283 - Trump Ignores Judge’s Order Blocking His Taxpayer-Funded Ads
A federal judge has ordered the Trump Regime to immediately stop airing $20 million dollars in taxpayer-funded campaign-style TV ads, but in typical Trump fashion, he’s already violated that court order. Katie Phang has the details, including the terms of the order & why Trump is so desperate to air these ads before the Midterms. Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.comSubscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnewsRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afSidebar with Katie Phang: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652The Parnas Perspective: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949The Intersection with Michael Popok: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered
Mon, 12 Oct 2026 - 282 - Trump’s GOP Panics as Their Own Voters Prepare to Fight Back in Midterms
The ACLU launched its largest-ever investment in its voter education electoral program across 9 states to ensure that voters understand the critical races and ballot measures affecting abortion, LGBTQ+ rights, voting, and fair courts. The ACLU’s Deirdre Schifeling joins Katie Phang for a deep dive into the issues and why voters should pay just as much attention to the down-ballot. ACLU Downballot work: https://aclu.org/ballotbox ACLU Democracy Defenders: https://aclu.org/democracydefendersSubscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.comSubscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnewsRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afSidebar with Katie Phang: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652The Parnas Perspective: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949The Intersection with Michael Popok: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered
Sun, 11 Oct 2026 - 281 - Trump Spirals as Insider Unlocks Secret to Winning the Midterms
There are warning signs of a lower youth voter turnout this year for the Midterms because voting is now viewed as a distraction from Gen Z’s primary concern of economic anxiety. Katie Phang is joined by Rachel Janfaza, the Founder of the Up and Up, who shares the results of her 9 focus groups of more than 70 young people, ranging in age from 17 to 33, and it is jaw-droppingly informative. Learn more here: https://www.theupandup.us/ Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.comSubscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnewsRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afSidebar with Katie Phang: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652The Parnas Perspective: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949The Intersection with Michael Popok: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered
Sat, 10 Oct 2026 - 280 - Judge Rebukes AG Blanche Over Noncompliance in My Epstein Lawsuit
In Katie’s lawsuit against Todd Blanche, a NEW order from the judge calls him out for failing to comply with his order directing him to produce the redacted versions of the handwritten FBI interview notes of the South Carolina victim who alleges she was sexually and physically abused by Epstein, Trump, and others. Katie connects this new order with the prior directives from the judge & explains the latest with the missing handwritten interview notes from this victim’s 4th interview. Jones Road: Use code PHANG at https://www.jonesroadbeauty.com to get a Free Gift with your first purchase! #JonesRoadBeauty #ad Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.comSubscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnewsRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afSidebar with Katie Phang: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652The Parnas Perspective: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949The Intersection with Michael Popok: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered
Fri, 09 Oct 2026 - 279 - Cornell Frat Member Tries to Remove NY AG Letitia James From Assault Case
One of the Cornell 7 is trying to get NY AG Letitia James disqualified from her role investigating what happened at Cornell to Jane Doe. Katie Phang explains his legal filing & why he’s unlikely to succeed at this point. OneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code PHANG at https://www.oneskin.co/PHANG #oneskinpod Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.comSubscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnewsRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afSidebar with Katie Phang: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652The Parnas Perspective: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949The Intersection with Michael Popok: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered
Fri, 09 Oct 2026 - 278 - New Bombshell Reporting Reveals Missing FBI Notes in My Epstein Lawsuit
There are four official FBI interview reports, but only 3 unredacted handwritten notes regarding the alleged 13-year-old victim of Epstein and Trump have been turned over to the judge in Katie Phang’s case. She details the missing note’s links to South Carolina how Todd Blanche has yet to explain why it has vanished. OneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code PHANG at https://www.oneskin.co/PHANG #oneskinpod Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.comSubscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnewsRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afSidebar with Katie Phang: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652The Parnas Perspective: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949The Intersection with Michael Popok: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered
Thu, 08 Oct 2026 - 277 - Trump’s ICE Spirals After Court Order Violation Exposed
Soulless ghoul Stephen Miller wants “inhumane” detention facilities & ordered DHS officials to make them “cruel.” The mainstream media may not be covering it anymore, but ICE is still out on our streets terrorizing and traumatizing men, women, and children. Katie Phang shares one of the latest horrible moments out of New Jersey & explains how ICE may be violating yet another court order in doing so. When is enough going to be enough?! Ethos: Get your free quote at https://ethos.com/phangSubscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnewsSubscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.comRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afSidebar with Katie Phang: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652The Parnas Perspective: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949The Intersection with Michael Popok: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered
Thu, 08 Oct 2026 - 276 - Trump DOJ Scrambles as Lawyers Flee and Department Collapses
As the Trump DOJ continues to hemorrhage qualified lawyers and staff, Harmeet Dhillon, the head of the “Civil Rights” division, hires partisan hacks and incompetent lawyers who have been fired, rejected, or driven out of their prior positions. Katie Phang breaks down the absurdity of these hires and why it puts the entire country, regardless of political affiliation, at risk.Ethos: Get your free quote at https://ethos.com/phangSubscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.comSubscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnewsRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afSidebar with Katie Phang: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652The Parnas Perspective: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949The Intersection with Michael Popok: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 - 275 - Trump Panics as SCOTUS Makes Massive Admission About His Disaster Agenda
With SCOTUS Justice Alito saying he’s not retiring and with major cases dealing with abortion and mifepristone looming, the need to elect Democrats in November gets even more urgent. Reproductive Freedom for All’s Mini Timmaraju joins Katie Phang for the latest, including a new SCOTUS case that could change the entire landscape of reproductive rights. Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.comSubscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnewsRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afSidebar with Katie Phang: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652The Parnas Perspective: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949The Intersection with Michael Popok: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 - 274 - The Secret to Changing the World Revealed in New Book
“We Are The Wright Brothers” is the 40th in author Brad Meltzer’s Ordinary People Change the World book series, and like its predecessors, it continues to inspire young minds to be their very best. During a time of toxicity and conflict, Brad’s books celebrate values that we all want for our children, like perseverance and determination. He joins Katie Phang to discuss how the Wright Brothers were chosen as the subjects of this book, and he brings some spoilers about what’s next in his non-fiction writing. Find Brad's new book here: https://www.ordinarypeoplechangetheworld.com/ Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.comSubscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnewsRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afSidebar with Katie Phang: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652The Parnas Perspective: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949The Intersection with Michael Popok: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 - 273 - AG Blanche Fails to Comply With Judge’s Orders in My Epstein Lawsuit
Did AG Todd Blanche actually turn over the handwritten FBI notes documenting 4 separate interviews with a woman who alleged that she was sexually assaulted and physically abused by Convicted Felon Donald Trump when she was just 13 years old? According to Blanche’s latest filing, he complied with the court’s Order. But Katie Phang explains why Blanche still didn’t comply with what the judge ordered him to do & why it’s just a tactic to continue to delay those handwritten notes from going public. Lean: Visit https://takelean.com and enter code PHANG for your discount Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.comSubscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnewsRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afSidebar with Katie Phang: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652The Parnas Perspective: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949The Intersection with Michael Popok: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 - 272 - Shocking Epstein Connection Exposed Between Disturbing Cult & Trump ICE Facility
The Warden of Delaney Hall, which is the subject of repeated allegations of abuse and neglect, has lent his name and his likeness to an organization that was founded by a woman who is now doing 9 years in federal prison for running a forced-labor sex cult and who appears in the Epstein Files. Sounds outrageous? It is, and it’s disturbing. Katie Phang explains the connection and why oversight into detention centers is critical. Lean: Visit https://takelean.com and enter code PHANG for your discount Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.comSubscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnewsRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afSidebar with Katie Phang: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652The Parnas Perspective: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949The Intersection with Michael Popok: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered
Mon, 05 Oct 2026 - 271 - AG Blanche Begs Judge to Dismiss My Epstein Lawsuit
Another NEW development in Katie Phang’s case against AG Todd Blanche for the Epstein Files: Blanche has now filed a Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings, asking Judge Sullivan to get rid of Katie’s case at this stage of the lawsuit. Katie Phang analyzes this latest filing and explains why Blanche must be a glutton for punishment because he’s just recycling the same old, losing arguments. Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.comSubscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnewsRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afSidebar with Katie Phang: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652The Parnas Perspective: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949The Intersection with Michael Popok: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered
Sat, 03 Oct 2026 - 270 - LSU Football Player Under Investigation After Disturbing Assault Allegations
There are some NEW updates in the case of the young LSU student who was “forcibly raped” by a football player, who has now been identified as Damien Shanklin. The police and the local DA’s office are now investigating what happened, but only after Kendall Francis was driven to publicly post on TikTok about her assault. Katie Phang brings you the latest details, including LSU’s history of multiple failures in handling sexual assaults on its campus. Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.comSubscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnewsRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afSidebar with Katie Phang: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652The Parnas Perspective: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949The Intersection with Michael Popok: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered
Sat, 03 Oct 2026 - 269 - Trump Hit With Two New Lawsuits Over Deadly ICE Shooting
The family of Renee Nicole Good has now filed TWO major lawsuits in federal court in Minnesota, alleging a conspiracy between Kristi Noem, Greg Bovino, Stephen Miller, and several others to deprive innocent people of their rights and kill Renee in furtherance of that conspiracy. Katie Phang breaks down these two lawsuits to deliver the facts, the legal theories behind the cases, and why discovery in these lawsuits will bring accountability for Renee’s murder. Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.comSubscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnewsRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afSidebar with Katie Phang: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652The Parnas Perspective: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949The Intersection with Michael Popok: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 - 268 - AG Blanche Ignores Judge's Orders and Tries to Delay My Epstein Lawsuit
Despite being ordered to produce a certified list of the contents of the Administrative Record by 10/1, Todd Blanche once again has decided his timeline is more important than that of Judge Sullivan’s. He is asking to postpone this deadline, claiming that it’s “not a good use of the Court’s time or taxpayer resources.” Katie Phang explains why this is just more evidence that Blanche is trying to avoid having to produce the unredacted Epstein Files & why this court-ordered info is so important for the case. Ethos: Get your free quote at https://ethos.com/phangSubscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.comSubscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnewsRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afSidebar with Katie Phang: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652The Parnas Perspective: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949The Intersection with Michael Popok: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 - 267 - Trump Scrambles as Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s Elon Musk Ties Backfire
We’re just 33 days out from the November Midterms & Texas Gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa is blazing a trail to the finish line. She just went after Greg Abbott for the messages with Elon Musk that those two men are desperate to hide. She joins Katie Phang for the latest in her campaign, including how she plans to end the Abbott Corruption Tax for Texans. Learn more here: https://ginafortexas.com/ Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.comSubscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnewsRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afSidebar with Katie Phang: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652The Parnas Perspective: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949The Intersection with Michael Popok: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 - 266 - Bombshell Documents Reveal New Details of Cornell Assault Investigation
The NY Times has obtained more than 1,000 pages from Cornell’s Title IX investigation into the 2024 alleged gang rape of a young female undergraduate student. Those documents include interviews of 6 of the 7 fraternity brothers and further details about the victim’s state of mind. Katie Phang brings you the latest reporting on this investigation and what’s happening next. 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's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.comSubscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnewsRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afSidebar with Katie Phang: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652The Parnas Perspective: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949The Intersection with Michael Popok: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 - 265 - New Details in Cornell Assault Case Revealed in Bombshell Transcript
There are NEW updates in the case of the Cornell 7 as more details are revealed, including how the alleged victim stated: “with 100% confidence [she] was raped”. Katie Phang brings you the latest reporting. Check out the Tompkins County DA’s statement here: https://www.tompkinscountyny.gov/files/assets/county/v/1/district-attorney/documents/district-attorney-public-statement-9-28-26.pdf Chapter: Chapter compares every Medicare plan to recommend the right coverage for you. Their service is free and unbiased—and they've helped seniors save thousands of dollars per year. Call 628-289-0726 or visit https://chapter.com/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's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.comSubscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnewsRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afSidebar with Katie Phang: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652The Parnas Perspective: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949The Intersection with Michael Popok: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 - 264 - Sidebar With Katie Phang - 9/30/2026
Today on Sidebar with Katie Phang, Katie is joined by Scott MacFarlane to discuss Jack Smith’s testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee, which Scott witnessed in person. They break down how the hearing went off the rails and the other issues Congress should have been paying attention to instead. Katie also brings the latest on the Cornell gang rape case after the DA reopened the investigation and new details about that night have come to light. Plus, Katie’s legal roundup covers the Supreme Court’s latest ruling allowing the Trump administration to resume third-country deportations for now, along with new developments in E. Jean Carroll’s cases and the IRS lawsuit.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! #irestorepodChapter: Chapter compares every Medicare plan to recommend the right coverage for you. Their service is free and unbiased—and they've helped seniors save thousands of dollars per year. Call 628-289-0726 or visit https://chapter.com/phang. Paid PartnershipChapter 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/@katiephangnewsSubscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.comSubscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnewsRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afSidebar with Katie Phang: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652The Parnas Perspective: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949The Intersection with Michael Popok: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 - 263 - Trump Panics as GOP Rep Fails to Show Up and Virginia Wants Him Gone
Joy Powers is a fourth-generation cattle farmer and small business owner who is on the cusp of becoming the very first Congresswoman for VA’s 9th Congressional District. She has invited Democrats and Republicans alike to join her at the "bipartisan kitchen table” to implement real plans and policies to help the people of her district. Joy joins Katie Phang for an in-depth conversation about faith, family, and why her opponent is too scared to debate Joy or do a public town hall in more than 15 years. Learn more here: https://www.joyforva.com/ Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.comSubscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnewsRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afSidebar with Katie Phang: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652The Parnas Perspective: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949The Intersection with Michael Popok: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered
Tue, 29 Sep 2026 - 262 - Southern College Slammed After Choosing Football Over Student Safety
A case that isn’t getting the headlines it deserves: an LSU student was raped by an LSU football player. He admitted it during the Title IX investigation, but the school is still letting him play football. Katie Phang with the outrageous details of how multiple systems have failed this young woman and why she resorted to going public with her experience to get the help she needs. And as the Trump administration formally rescinds the Biden-era Title IX rules and reinstates the 2020 regulations, Katie examines what this case says about the protections available to students who report sexual violence. How can a college prioritize football over student safety?? Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.comSubscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnewsRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afSidebar with Katie Phang: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652The Parnas Perspective: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949The Intersection with Michael Popok: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered
Mon, 28 Sep 2026 - 261 - Disturbing Cornell Assault Investigation Reopened After Bombshell New Lawsuit
Outrage and anger erupted over the weekend after a lawsuit was filed by a young woman against Cornell University and several defendants alleging she was gang raped as a student by 7 members of the Chi Phi fraternity. Big questions now loom about why no criminal charges were ever brought & how the university handled her complaint. Katie Phang walks us through the lawsuit, explaining the legal theories, providing the facts, & discussing why it’s important the local DA is now reopening the case for possible presentment to a grand jury. Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.comSubscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnewsRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afSidebar with Katie Phang: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652The Parnas Perspective: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949The Intersection with Michael Popok: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered
Mon, 28 Sep 2026 - 260 - AG Blanche Panics in New Filing as My Lawsuit Closes in on Epstein Files
Another BIG update in Katie Phang’s lawsuit against Todd Blanche: he has now responded to each and every allegation in her Complaint, and it’s obvious she has gotten under his skin! Blanche’s Answer is petty and personal, attacking Katie for just doing her job. She explains the legal procedure here & why this filing moves the case closer to conclusion. Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.comSubscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnewsRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afSidebar with Katie Phang: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652The Parnas Perspective: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949The Intersection with Michael Popok: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered
Sat, 26 Sep 2026 - 259 - AG Blanche Admits He Turned Over Unredacted Epstein Files in My Lawsuit
According to his lawyer, Todd Blanche has produced to Judge Sullivan the unredacted handwritten FBI notes that memorialized 4 separate interviews with a victim who alleges she was sexually and physically abused by Felon Trump. Blanche was also ordered to produce proof that some redactions truly pertain to victims. Katie Phang has the latest on that compliance, as well as Blanche’s attempts to get a stay from the appeals court for the foreign language documents. Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.comSubscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnewsRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afSidebar with Katie Phang: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652The Parnas Perspective: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949The Intersection with Michael Popok: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered
Fri, 25 Sep 2026 - 258 - Texas GOP Scrambles After Scandal Rocks Key Midterm Race
The current Texas Lt. Gov., Dan Patrick, thought posting deepfakes of his opponent, Texas State Rep. Vikki Goodwin, was a good idea…until she reported him to the police & he immediately raced to take them down. Goodwin knows the law, knows Texans, and knows what they need. A 4-term State Rep., Goodwin is ready to be the first female Lt. Gov. of Texas. She joins Katie Phang for a deep dive on her policy platform & why affordability isn’t just a campaign catchphrase. Learn more here: https://www.vikkigoodwin.com/ Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.comSubscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnewsRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afSidebar with Katie Phang: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652The Parnas Perspective: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949The Intersection with Michael Popok: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered
Fri, 25 Sep 2026 - 257 - Trump Spirals as Judge Orders White House to Restore Press Access
As predicted, Felon Trump LOSES in his bid to ban certain members of the press from the White House. But that doesn’t stop him from ignoring the court order entered in the middle of the night siding with the media. Katie Phang breaks down the order & explains what went down today in DC and why it’s just one constitutional crisis after another in this Regime. Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.comSubscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnewsRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afSidebar with Katie Phang: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652The Parnas Perspective: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949The Intersection with Michael Popok: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 - 256 - State AGs Reach Shocking Settlement Unlocking Billion Dollar Megamerger
In the wake of the news of the State AGs’ settlement with Paramount, clearing the way for the mega-merger with Warner Bros., many are left disappointed and upset with the result. California AG Rob Bonta joins Katie Phang to answer some tough questions about the settlement terms and whether he succumbed to political pressure. Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.comSubscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnewsRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afSidebar with Katie Phang: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652The Parnas Perspective: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949The Intersection with Michael Popok: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 - 255 - Trump DOJ Rushes to Defend White House Press Ban Before Major Hearing
Trump’s latest filing in the lawsuit brought by the media outlets that have sued to regain their access to the White House is a legal joke. But that’s to be expected with Convicted Felon Donald Trump, who now claims “national security” reasons to ban the press. Katie Phang explains the stupidity of his legal arguments & why he’s destined to lose today at the emergency hearing in this case. Jones Road: Use code PHANG at https://www.jonesroadbeauty.com to get a Free Gift with your first purchase! #JonesRoadBeauty #ad Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.comSubscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnewsRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afSidebar with Katie Phang: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652The Parnas Perspective: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949The Intersection with Michael Popok: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 - 254 - Sidebar With Katie Phang - 9/23/2026
Today on Sidebar with Katie Phang, Katie breaks down the Survivors’ Rights Restitution Act with Rep. Ayanna Pressley, who explains how the new bill would provide financial relief to Epstein survivors and other survivors of sexual violence. They also discuss the highly concerning rise in cases of Black people found hanged across the U.S. and how these cases connect to the legacy of lynching and the Emmett Till Antilynching Act. Katie also details Trump’s disastrous week, including his speech at the UN General Assembly, the cancellation of Obamacare policies affecting roughly 750,000 people, and a new poll showing his approval rating at a career-low 32%. Plus, Katie unpacks the latest legal developments in her lawsuit against AG Todd Blanche over the Epstein Files, updates on the Press Ban case, and the criminal charges filed in Massachusetts against influencer Clavicular.Thanks to our sponsors:Ethos: Get your free quote at https://ETHOS.com/phangJones Road: Use code PHANG at https://www.jonesroadbeauty.com to get a Free Gift with your first purchase! #JonesRoadBeauty #adSubscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnewsSubscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 - 253 - GOP Senator Caught Red-Handed in Massive Bribery Scheme Probe!?
Perpetually “concerned” Susan Collins should be very concerned about the latest blockbuster reporting from ProPublica, revealing her involvement in an alleged bribery/pay to play scheme. Katie Phang dives deep into the details, including the interesting timing of awarding defense contracts to a specific firm right after that firm made campaign “donations” to the tune of hundreds of thousands of dollars. Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.comSubscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnewsRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afSidebar with Katie Phang: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652The Parnas Perspective: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949The Intersection with Michael Popok: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 - 252 - AG Blanche Scrambles to Delay Court Orders in My Epstein Lawsuit
Once again, and despite court orders and federal law, Todd Blanche is trying to delay production in the Epstein Files; specifically, he doesn’t want to have to begin translating, reviewing, and producing the foreign-language documents relating to Epstein’s international sex trafficking ring. Katie Phang’s latest filing in her case exposes Blanche for his legal hackery. Ethos: Get your free quote at https://ethos.com/phang Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.comSubscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnewsRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afSidebar with Katie Phang: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652The Parnas Perspective: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949The Intersection with Michael Popok: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered
Mon, 21 Sep 2026 - 251 - Trump Hit With Legal Nightmare as Press Sue Him Over White House Ban
A breaking news headline this morning: CNN, MSNOW, and Politico are suing Trump for banning them from the White House. But what value is access to the constant spewing of lies from Convicted Felon Donald Trump? Katie Phang walks through the legal precedent guiding this litigation & why legacy media needs to use this moment as a gut check on how they cover this president. Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.comSubscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnewsRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afSidebar with Katie Phang: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652The Parnas Perspective: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949The Intersection with Michael Popok: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered
Mon, 21 Sep 2026 - 250 - Trump Panics as Shocking Crisis Inside Courts Derails His Agenda
State supreme courts are deciding some of the most important cases relating to your individual freedoms, including reproductive and LGBTQ+ rights. But do you know who sits on your state’s supreme court? The Brennan Center for Justice has compiled a snapshot of every state supreme court and DC, and Chihiro Isozaki joins Katie Phang for the latest data detailing these critical demographics. Check out the report here: https://www.brennancenter.org/our-work/research-reports/state-supreme-court-diversity-september-2026-update Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.comSubscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnewsRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afSidebar with Katie Phang: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652The Parnas Perspective: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949The Intersection with Michael Popok: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered
Sat, 19 Sep 2026 - 249 - Epstein Survivors React as Trump’s Secrets Unravel
At the Redacted Reading Room, there is an area carefully and beautifully carved out that holds hundreds of candles, each representing the life of a victim, a survivor. Katie Phang was joined by Epstein survivors, Dani Bensky and Liz Stein, in Dallas, and they share their thoughts on their own personal trauma and experiences & what these candles signify to them. Find out if the reading room is coming to a city near you: https://trumpepsteinreadingroom.com/ Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.comSubscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnewsRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afSidebar with Katie Phang: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652The Parnas Perspective: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949The Intersection with Michael Popok: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 - 248 - Furious South Koreans Prepare to Sue Trump Admin After Disaster Immigration Raid
More than 300 South Koreans are filing FTCA claims to get ready to sue the Trump Administration after they were illegally detained during the outrageous 2025 raid on the Hyundai/LG plant in Georgia. Katie Phang has the latest details, including descriptions of their disgusting detention conditions by immigration authorities. Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.comSubscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnewsRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afSidebar with Katie Phang: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652The Parnas Perspective: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949The Intersection with Michael Popok: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 - 247 - Trump Spirals as Bombshell Report Exposes Billions Spent on His War
Trump’s illegal war against Iran has cost American taxpayers more than $33.7 BILLION dollars in just the first four months of the war alone. We wouldn’t know this information if it wasn’t for the pressure and push by Sen. Tammy Duckworth to expose the truth. She and Katie Phang discuss the state of the illegal war, how the DOD continues to dishonor the memories of the active-duty service members killed, and why our affordability crisis is tied directly to Trump’s illegal war. Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.comSubscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnewsRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afSidebar with Katie Phang: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652The Parnas Perspective: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949The Intersection with Michael Popok: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 - 246 - Trump DOJ Ordered to Hand Judge Unredacted FBI Notes in My Epstein Lawsuit
EXCLUSIVE: In Katie Phang’s lawsuit for the Epstein Files, the judge just ordered Todd Blanche to produce to him in chambers the unredacted handwritten FBI notes implicating Donald Trump in sexual and physical abuse of a 13-year-old girl. And the court orders Blanche to start translating foreign-language documents by September 24th. Katie breaks down these HUGE rulings and details how Blanche has been busted by the Court for his excuses. Link to order: https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.dcd.291779/gov.uscourts.dcd.291779.43.0.pdf 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/@katiephangnewsSubscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.comRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afSidebar with Katie Phang: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652The Parnas Perspective: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949The Intersection with Michael Popok: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 - 245 - Judge Slams AG Blanche and Rejects His Excuses in New Order in My Epstein Lawsuit
A BIG order in Katie Phang’s lawsuit against Todd Blanche, ordering him to finally answer her complaint. Katie explains how the judge rejected each and every one of Blanche’s excuses as to why he blew the deadline to respond and why this order moves her lawsuit even faster to the finish line. Ethos: Get your free quote at https://ethos.com/phang Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnewsSubscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.comRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afSidebar with Katie Phang: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652The Parnas Perspective: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949The Intersection with Michael Popok: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 - 244 - Epstein Billionaire Leon Black Faces Contempt by Congress Over Epstein Probe
House Oversight has got Jeffrey Epstein’s billionaire buddy, Leon Black, in its crosshairs, voting 41-0 to refer him for contempt for his failure to comply with subpoenas. Katie Phang has all of the latest details, including Chair Comer’s new bill to protect abuse victims who are part of an NDA so they can come forward with info. Chapter: Chapter compares every Medicare plan to recommend the right coverage for you. Their service is free and unbiased—and they've helped seniors save thousands of dollars per year. Call 628-289-0726 or visit https://chapter.com/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's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.comSubscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnewsRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afSidebar with Katie Phang: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652The Parnas Perspective: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949The Intersection with Michael Popok: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 - 243 - Sidebar With Katie Phang - 9/16/2026
Today on Sidebar with Katie Phang, Katie breaks down the new Kennedy Center ruling, as Judge Christopher Cooper again blocked the Trump administration from adding Trump’s name to the Kennedy Center. Norm Eisen, co-founder of Democracy Defenders Action and co-lead counsel for Rep. Joyce Beatty in her Kennedy Center case, joins Katie to discuss the ruling and what comes next. They also discuss the Supreme Court’s decision to continue to block the Trump administration's attempted restrictions on mail-in voting. Plus Katie unpacks FBI Director Kash Patel’s contentious Senate Judiciary hearing, including questions about the FBI’s hiring standards and the Epstein files, and Rep. Thomas Massie’s efforts to push for accountability involving Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and transparency for Epstein survivors.Thanks to our sponsors:Honeylove: Save 20% Off Honeylove by going to https://honeylove.com/phang! #honeylovepodEthos: Get your free quote at https://ETHOS.com/phangChapter: Chapter compares every Medicare plan to recommend the right coverage for you. Their service is free and unbiased—and they've helped seniors save thousands of dollars per year. Call 628-289-0726 or visit chapter.com/phang. Paid PartnershipChapter 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.Lean: Visit https://takelean.com and enter code PHANG for your discountSubscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnewsSubscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com
Wed, 16 Sep 2026 - 242 - Trump Panics as Fox News Turns Voters Against Him
Do YOU know how you’re going to navigate Thanksgiving Dinner this year with your MAGA relatives? Co-host of Fox News’ The Five, Jessica Tarlov, has got all of the answers in her new book, I Disagree: Winning Arguments without Losing Friends. She joins Katie Phang on the debut of her book & why it’s important to keep an open mind. Find the book here: https://sites.prh.com/idisagree Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.comSubscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnewsRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afSidebar with Katie Phang: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652The Parnas Perspective: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949The Intersection with Michael Popok: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered
Tue, 15 Sep 2026 - 241 - Trump Makes Fatal Mistake After Launching Shocking New Attacks
As ectopic pregnancy deaths worsen in states with abortion bans, the Trump Regime continues to wage its war on women with drastic cuts in staffing and research about maternal health. Reproductive Freedom for All’s Mini Timmaraju joins Katie Phang with the latest, including how the EPA plans to test your drinking water for abortion medications. Learn more here: https://reproductivefreedomforall.org/ Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.comSubscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnewsRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afSidebar with Katie Phang: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652The Parnas Perspective: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949The Intersection with Michael Popok: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered
Tue, 15 Sep 2026 - 240 - Trump’s DHS Hit With Legal Firestorm After Deporting U.S. Citizen
Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch’s client, Brian, got deported to Mexico despite being a US Citizen. He had a huge uphill battle to prove he shouldn’t have been targeted in the first place. Kate joins Katie Phang to describe Brian’s harrowing journey & to discuss the breaking news on the Trump Regime’s policy to restrict green cards. Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.comSubscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnewsRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afSidebar with Katie Phang: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652The Parnas Perspective: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949The Intersection with Michael Popok: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 - 239 - Don Jr. Scrambles After Bombshell Putin Connection Revealed
Russian oligarch, who is besties with Vladimir Putin, bankrolled Don Trump Jr.’s lavish wedding in the Bahamas to Bettina Anderson, the daughter of the banker who vouched for Jeffrey Epstein’s character. Katie Phang has all of the details, including a trip down memory lane on Junior’s proclivities to associate himself with Russian things. Lean: Visit https://takelean.com and enter code PHANG for your discount Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.comSubscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnewsRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afSidebar with Katie Phang: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652The Parnas Perspective: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949The Intersection with Michael Popok: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 - 238 - Epstein Survivors Blow Up Trump’s Epstein Cover-Up During Disaster GOP Convention
While the RNC sputtered along down the street, voices joined together at the Redacted Reading Room to share their stories and to inspire the fight. Rep. Jasmine Crockett and Epstein survivors Sharlene Rochard, Marijke Chartouni, and Lara Blume McGee joined Katie Phang for a powerful moment in Dallas. Learn more here: https://trumpepsteinreadingroom.com/ Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnewsSubscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.comRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afSidebar with Katie Phang: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652The Parnas Perspective: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949The Intersection with Michael Popok: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered
Sat, 12 Sep 2026 - 237 - I Asked a Trump Voter Why She Still Supports Him…You’ll Never Believe What She Said
Sometimes there’s value in just listening to what makes someone tick on the other side of the political spectrum…no gotcha moments, just taking the time to learn the “why” they vote as they do. Katie Phang shares an in-depth conversation with a vendor at the RNC’s midterm convention who shares some surprising views on some important issues.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/@katiephangnewsSubscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.comRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afSidebar with Katie Phang: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652The Parnas Perspective: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949The Intersection with Michael Popok: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered
Sat, 12 Sep 2026 - 236 - Trump Panics as House Dems Close in on Epstein Files After MAGA Mike Sent Them Home
GOP House Speaker Mike Johnson early recessed the House to avoid the discharge petition for the Epstein Files Transparency Act 2. He joins the Trump DOJ in wanting to avoid the topic of the Epstein Files, but the Redacted Reading Room and the Epstein Files Bookmobile won’t let them. Rep. Robert Garcia also won’t let the Epstein Files be on the back burner. He joined Katie Phang in Dallas to explain how a Democratic majority on House Oversight can change how investigations are being done & why the Republican Party is desperately trying to fool voters into thinking things will get better for them financially. Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.comSubscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnewsRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afSidebar with Katie Phang: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652The Parnas Perspective: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949The Intersection with Michael Popok: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 - 235 - Trump Scams His Own Supporters With Shocking Promise
Convicted Felon Donald Trump desperately wants people to vote for Republicans in the upcoming midterms; he’s resorted to begging and bribing, promising to give $5000 if Republicans keep the House and the Senate. But it’s just more sleight of hand. Katie Phang on Trump’s history of BS money offers to induce voters to stay on his side & why the good news is it’s just a sign of his reeking desperation. Jones Road: Use code PHANG at https://www.jonesroadbeauty.com to get a Free Gift with your first purchase! #JonesRoadBeauty #ad Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.comSubscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnewsRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afSidebar with Katie Phang: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652The Parnas Perspective: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949The Intersection with Michael Popok: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 - 234 - Trump Scrambles as Young Voters Reject Him Before Midterms
Beto O’Rourke is going from campus to campus talking to our young voters, finding out the issues that motivate them, and helping them get registered to vote. One topic that is top of mind is the Epstein Files. He joins Katie Phang to talk about how his organization, Powered by People, is doing the hard work to get young people mobilized & to help them turn out the vote in November.Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnewsSubscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.comRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afSidebar with Katie Phang: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652The Parnas Perspective: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949The Intersection with Michael Popok: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 - 233 - 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.comSubscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnewsRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afSidebar with Katie Phang: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652The Parnas Perspective: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949The Intersection with Michael Popok: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 - 232 - 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/@katiephangnewsSubscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.comRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afSidebar with Katie Phang: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652The Parnas Perspective: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949The Intersection with Michael Popok: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 - 231 - 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/@katiephangnewsSubscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 - 230 - 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/@katiephangnewsSubscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 - 229 - 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! #irestorepodChapter: 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 PartnershipChapter 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 #oneskinpodSubscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnewsSubscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 - 228 - 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/@katiephangnewsSubscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com
Tue, 08 Sep 2026 - 227 - 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/@katiephangnewsSubscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com
Tue, 08 Sep 2026 - 226 - 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/@katiephangnewsSubscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com
Mon, 07 Sep 2026 - 225 - 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/@katiephangnewsSubscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com
Sat, 05 Sep 2026 - 224 - 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/@katiephangnewsSubscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com
Fri, 04 Sep 2026 - 223 - 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/@katiephangnewsSubscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com
Fri, 04 Sep 2026 - 222 - 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/@katiephangnewsSubscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 - 221 - 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/@katiephangnewsSubscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 - 220 - 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/@katiephangnewsSubscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com
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