Sidebar with Katie Phang

“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...

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. C...

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. C...

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://cooke...

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 Kati...

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 Da...

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 ge...

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/PHANG4...

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 h...

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.jonesr...

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 h...

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:...

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...

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 go...

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:...

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 http...

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 S...

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 us...