Sidebar with Katie Phang

Today on Sidebar with Katie Phang, Katie breaks down the latest in Congress, from the procedural vote on Pete Hegseth’s impeachment to the votes for Republican leadership and growing questions about Democratic leadership heading into the 120th Congress. With lawmakers speaking out against Sen. Chuck Schumer and Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, Katie examines what could come next. She also dives into the late...

BREAKING UPDATE: In Katie’s lawsuit against Todd Blanche, Judge Sullivan has now ordered him to publish on the DOJ website the handwritten FBI notes and to provide a status report by 12/10 as to how many foreign language documents have been reviewed & when they’ll be publicly produced. Sullivan also ordered Blanche to produce the long-overdue Administrative Record. Katie explains each of these ord...

Actor/comedian Russell Brand was sentenced in the UK to 10-1/2 years in prison for rape and sexual assault. A jury convicted Brand of several offenses last week, and now he must pay for his crimes. Katie Phang details the sentencing hearing & analyzes Brand’s unsurprisingly close relationship with Convicted Felon Donald Trump and other MAGA figures like Don Jr. and Tucker Carlson. Chapter: Chapter...

BREAKING: Republican Rep. Thomas Massie has introduced 8 articles of impeachment against Sec. of Defense, Pete Hegseth. Action must be taken by the House within two legislative days. Rep. Summer Lee joins Katie Phang with her thoughts on this move by Massie and to share the House Judiciary Committee’s plans to haul AG Todd Blanche in for public questioning. Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: http...

Despite US intelligence officials warning that Nvidia’s CEO, Jensen Huang, was romantically involved with a Chinese spy, Convicted Felon Donald Trump continues his bromance with this AI tech billionaire. Katie Phang has the latest details about this scandal, including Senate Democrats' pledges to investigate Huang and Nvidia beginning in January. Wildgrain: Visit https://Wildgrain.com/PHANG40 to g...

As voters focused on affordability and accountability in the midterms, candidates who are mamas said, “We can tackle all of that and more!” Vote Mama’s Founder and CEO, Liuba Grechen Shirley, joins Katie Phang with a breakdown of the incredible wins for moms who ran for office across the country. Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube...

As more than 118 women (and counting) prepare to enter the 120th Congress in January, the Democratic Women’s Caucus is ready to go with proposed legislation geared to help people across the country. DWC Chairwoman, Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández, joins Katie Phang to share plans & policies for a better America. Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com Subscribe to Katie Pha...

The Trump DOJ is secretly conducting a criminal investigation into the 2022 leak of the draft Dobbs opinion at SCOTUS, despite the fact that the high court’s own security looked into the leak and couldn’t ID a culprit. Katie Phang analyzes the reporting and the timing of this criminal investigation. Miracle Made: Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to https://trymiracle.com/phang and use the...

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...

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 involve...

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....

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:...

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...

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...

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'...

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...

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://katiep...

“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...

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/ Jone...

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:...

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 Substac...

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.t...

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 th...

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.com Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube C...

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://kat...