{"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 - 7/3/2026","slug":"sidebar-with-katie-phang-7-3-2026","published_at":"2026-07-03T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang-7778035/sidebar-with-katie-phang-7-3-2026","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang-7778035","url":"https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/MTH2521137913.mp3","audio_url":"https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/MTH2521137913.mp3","summary":"Today on Sidebar with Katie Phang, Katie breaks down a bombshell report from Democrats on the House Natural Resources Committee alleging corruption, wire fraud, and pay-to-play schemes tied to Trump’s Freedom 250 initiative. Rep. Jared Huffman, the committee’s ranking member, joins Katie to discuss the findings and what comes next. Katie also unpacks the latest in her lawsuit over the Epstein files as the deadline looms for Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to respond to Judge Sullivan’s order. Plus, she breaks down a series of embarrassing DOJ missteps this week, from a controversial indictment over the reflecting pool and the protest arrest of an Air Force Major to the accidental release of the second volume of Jack Smith’s report. Thanks to our sponsors: Superpower: Head to https://superpower.com and use code PHANG at checkout for $20 off your membership. Unlock your new health intelligence. 100+ biomarkers. Every year. Detect early signs of 1,000+ conditions. #superpowerpod Jones Road: Use code PHANG at https://www.jonesroadbeauty.com to get a Free Gift with your first purchase! #JonesRoadBeauty #ad Ethos: Get your free quote at https://ethos.com/phang 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 a bombshell report from Democrats on the House Natural Resources Committee alleging corruption, wire…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2826,"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-7-3-2026/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-7-3-2026.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}