# Sidebar With Katie Phang - 5/6/2026

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Podcast: [Sidebar with Katie Phang](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang-7778035)
Published: 2026-05-06T09:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Today on Sidebar with Katie Phang, Katie is joined by Rep. Robert Garcia to break down the latest developments in the Epstein files, including today’s hearing with Howard Lutnick, next week’s shadow hearings in Palm Beach, and former AG Pam Bondi’s upcoming interview. She also unpacks the latest on Trump’s ballroom, as Republicans propose using $1 billion in taxpayer dollars despite earlier claims it would be privately funded. Plus, Katie covers alarming news out of Fulton County, Georgia, where the Trump DOJ has demanded the names of 2020 election workers, raising serious concerns given the past targeting of Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss by Rudy Giuliani. Thanks to our sponsor: Lean: Visit https://takelean.com PHANG for your discount Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

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