{"podcast":{"title":"Sidebar with Katie Phang","slug":"sidebar-with-katie-phang-7778035","podcast_index_feed_id":7778035,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/MTH2349251727","website_url":null,"image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/d3d2a230-23d4-11f1-afca-cb39387796f2/image/a0b40e966e59031ff9b4eb1f32c3c90d.jpeg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"MeidasTouch Network","episode_count":145,"summary":"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.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-25T20:18:10.509827+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang-7778035"},"episode":{"title":"Sidebar With Katie Phang - 5/20/2026","slug":"sidebar-with-katie-phang-5-20-2026","published_at":"2026-05-20T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang-7778035/sidebar-with-katie-phang-5-20-2026","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang-7778035","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/MTH2482086934.mp3","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/MTH2482086934.mp3","summary":"Today on Sidebar with Katie Phang, Katie breaks down the day’s biggest headlines, including the shocking $1.776 billion slush fund created after Trump dropped his $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS. Former January 6 Capitol Police officer and current congressional candidate Harry Dunn joins Katie to explain why he believes the fund is a slap in the face. Katie also unpacks the felony charges filed against an ICE agent in Minnesota tied to a shooting during Operation Metro Surge, as well as the tragic shooting at a mosque in San Diego that left three people dead. Thanks to our sponsors: Ridge: Upgrade your wallet today! Get up to 40% off @Ridge during their Father’s Day Sale when you go to https://www.Ridge.com/phang #Ridgepod Jones Road: Use code PHANG at https://www.jonesroadbeauty.com to get a Free Gift with your first purchase! #JonesRoadBeauty #ad Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com","meta_description":"Today on Sidebar with Katie Phang, Katie breaks down the day’s biggest headlines, including the shocking $1.776 billion slush fund created after Trump dro…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3628,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/sidebar-with-katie-phang-7778035/episodes/sidebar-with-katie-phang-5-20-2026/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang-7778035/sidebar-with-katie-phang-5-20-2026.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}