# Sidebar With Katie Phang - 7/8/2026

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Podcast: [Sidebar with Katie Phang](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang-7778035)
Published: 2026-07-08T09:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Today on Sidebar with Katie Phang, Katie breaks down the latest setbacks in Trump’s effort to revive his election fraud narrative ahead of the midterms, including a major ruling in Fulton County, Georgia, where a judge rejected the DOJ’s attempt to obtain the names of 2020 election workers. Election law expert Marc Elias joins Katie to discuss that case, his ongoing legal battles through Elias Law Group and Democracy Docket, and the broader fight over voting rights. Katie also unpacks the latest political scandals in Washington, from the sexual assault allegations against Graham Platner to Mitch McConnell’s disappearance, as well as updates on the Iran conflict and Belgium’s trolling of Trump after knocking the U.S. out of the World Cup. Thanks to our sponsors: Ethos: Get your free quote at https://ethos.com/phang 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/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

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