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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.

Recent Episodes

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.com Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast⁠ Legal AF: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af⁠ Sidebar with Katie Phang: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652⁠ The Parnas Perspective: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949⁠ The Intersection with Michael Popok: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274⁠ MissTrial: ⁠https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial⁠ The PoliticsGirl Podcast: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast⁠ The Ken Harbaugh Show: ⁠https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-show⁠ The Weekend Show: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show⁠ Burn the Boats: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats⁠ Majority 54: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54⁠ On Democracy with FP Wellman: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman⁠ Uncovered: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

13 MIN

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.com Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast⁠ Legal AF: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af⁠ Sidebar with Katie Phang: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652⁠ The Parnas Perspective: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949⁠ The Intersection with Michael Popok: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274⁠ MissTrial: ⁠https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial⁠ The PoliticsGirl Podcast: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast⁠ The Ken Harbaugh Show: ⁠https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-show⁠ The Weekend Show: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show⁠ Burn the Boats: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats⁠ Majority 54: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54⁠ On Democracy with FP Wellman: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman⁠ Uncovered: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

17 MIN

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.com Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast⁠ Legal AF: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af⁠ Sidebar with Katie Phang: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652⁠ The Parnas Perspective: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949⁠ The Intersection with Michael Popok: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274⁠ MissTrial: ⁠https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial⁠ The PoliticsGirl Podcast: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast⁠ The Ken Harbaugh Show: ⁠https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-show⁠ The Weekend Show: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show⁠ Burn the Boats: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats⁠ Majority 54: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54⁠ On Democracy with FP Wellman: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman⁠ Uncovered: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

23 MIN

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.com Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast⁠ Legal AF: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af⁠ Sidebar with Katie Phang: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652⁠ The Parnas Perspective: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949⁠ The Intersection with Michael Popok: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274⁠ MissTrial: ⁠https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial⁠ The PoliticsGirl Podcast: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast⁠ The Ken Harbaugh Show: ⁠https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-show⁠ The Weekend Show: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show⁠ Burn the Boats: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats⁠ Majority 54: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54⁠ On Democracy with FP Wellman: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman⁠ Uncovered: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

27 MIN

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.com Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast⁠ Legal AF: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af⁠ Sidebar with Katie Phang: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652⁠ The Parnas Perspective: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949⁠ The Intersection with Michael Popok: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274⁠ MissTrial: ⁠https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial⁠ The PoliticsGirl Podcast: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast⁠ The Ken Harbaugh Show: ⁠https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-show⁠ The Weekend Show: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show⁠ Burn the Boats: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats⁠ Majority 54: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54⁠ On Democracy with FP Wellman: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman⁠ Uncovered: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

37 MIN