Episodes
On this week's episode of ‘The Katie Phang Show’: It was all eyes on former Trump fixer and attorney Michael Cohen as he took to the witness stand in Trump’s New York election interference trial. MSNBC legal analyst Barb McQuade and Lawfare’s Anna Bower detail the testimony as well as the fiery cross-examination by defense lawyer Todd Blanche. On Capitol Hill, insults flew at a contentious House committee hearing. Rep. Jasmine Crockett joins to share her side of the story. Plus, Paralympic...
Published 05/18/24
Published 05/18/24
On this week's episode of ‘The Katie Phang Show’: A lively week inside Trump’s New York election interference trial with Stormy Daniels taking the stand and sparring with Trump lawyer Todd Blanche over her testimony regarding the alleged 2006 sexual encounter with Trump. MSNBC legal analyst Joyce Vance helps break it all down. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is also joining to discuss the ‘Chinatown Stitch’ project which will transform Philadelphia’s historic Chinatown district in...
Published 05/11/24
On this week's episode of ‘The Katie Phang Show’: Week three of Donald Trump’s New York election interference trial wrapped with former top Trump aide Hope Hicks taking the stand. Former federal prosecutor Kristy Greenberg joins to discuss how Hicks’ revelations may play with the jury. Plus, Rep. Grace Meng of New York joins to discuss the brewing Republican chaos in Congress with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene planning to oust Speaker Johnson next week. And Tony award-winning actor BD Wong sits...
Published 05/04/24
This week on the ‘The Katie Phang Show’: Fmr. President Donald Trump’s federal election interference case hangs in the balance as the Supreme Court weighs the question of how far his Presidential immunity extends. MSNBC legal analyst Joyce Vance and The Guardian’s Hugo Lowell join to discuss the oral arguments. It’s also been a busy week in Congress with the legislative chamber passing a $95 billion foreign aid package. Rep. Maxwell Frost of Florida, shares his thoughts on the deal that...
Published 04/27/24
This week on “The Katie Phang Show”: All eyes are on Capitol Hill, as voting is expected to get underway on the hotly debated foreign aid bills. Congresswoman Susan Wild of Pennsylvania joins to share how she expects the bills to fare in the House. And in New York, Fmr. President Donald Trump’s jury has been selected for the election interference hush money trial. Former U.S. attorney Preet Bharara shares his insights on the trial that is set to begin opening statements on Monday. Plus, a...
Published 04/20/24
This week on “The Katie Phang Show:” Fmr. President Trump is set to become the first former President to go on criminal trial as jury selection is set to begin in his first of four criminal cases. MSNBC legal analyst Catherine Christian helps make sense of the latest legal developments and what to expect as the trial begins. Meanwhile, House Republicans are desperate to change the conversation from abortion rights to fears of non-existent voter fraud. MSNBC political analyst Juanita Tolliver...
Published 04/13/24
This week on ‘The Katie Phang Show’: Fmr. President Donald Trump is yet again seeking a delay in the New York hush money trial, as his lawyers demand Judge Juan Merchan recuse himself from the case. Civil rights attorney Maya Wiley and MSNBC legal analyst Glenn Kirschner break down the latest legal developments. Meanwhile, President Biden is touting his record-breaking job growth numbers after 303,000 jobs were added to the economy last month. Plus, tensions are rising in the Middle East...
Published 04/06/24
Outrage is growing over Former President Trump’s social media attacks against the daughter of the Judge in the hush money case, as Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg seeks a broader gag order. Meanwhile, President Biden’s blockbuster Radio City Music Hall fundraiser featuring former Presidents Obama and Clinton was a major show of strength as he begins to make the case for his re-election. MSNBC political analyst Fernand Amandi reacts to the event’s $25 million haul. And a federal judge tossed out Elon...
Published 03/30/24
On this week's episode of 'The Katie Phang Show': A government shutdown nearly averted yet again. Rep. Robert Garcia reacts to the passing of the spending package, as well as the House Republicans narrowing their majority after a flood of early resignations. Meanwhile, Fmr. President Trump faces a Monday deadline to post a nearly $500 million bond in the NY civil fraud trial. And as the financial walls close in on him, his criminal hush money trial is set to begin next month. Former deputy...
Published 03/23/24
On this week's episode of 'The Katie Phang Show': Fmr. President Trump’s legal calendar remains up in the air as several new developments complicate the trial schedules. MSNBC legal analyst Joyce Vance joins to weigh in on special prosecutor Nathan Wade stepping down from the Fulton County RICO case. Plus, Trump’s former counsel Michael Cohen shares his thoughts on the hush money trial getting pushed back to mid-April due to a late evidentiary document dump. And fallout from the Israel-Hamas...
Published 03/16/24
On this week's episode of 'The Katie Phang Show': President Biden is off to Georgia for the unofficial launch of the rematch against former President Trump, with the state’s primary set for Tuesday. The campaign stop comes after the President’s passionate State of the Union address where he drew a stark contrast between himself and the presumed Republican nominee. Rep. Maxwell Frost joins to share his reaction. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court ruled unanimously to allow Trump on the 2024 ballot...
Published 03/09/24
On this week's episode of 'The Katie Phang Show': New developments in two of Trump’s major trials as closing arguments were made on Friday in Fulton County regarding the motion to disqualify DA Fani Willis from prosecuting Trump’s Georgia RICO case. And in Florida, Judge Aileen Cannon heard arguments on the timeline of the classified documents case with Trump’s attorneys strongly pushing for a post-election trial. Meanwhile chaos continues on Capitol Hill, with President Biden signing another...
Published 03/02/24
On this week's episode of 'The Katie Phang Show': South Carolina Republicans are heading to the polls to cast their vote in the Presidential primary. Will Nikki Haley pull off an upset in her home state? Political strategist Lucy Caldwell and host of the “Woke AF Daily” podcast Danielle Moodie join to share their predictions. Meanwhile in New York, Donald Trump’s judgment of $464 million in the civil fraud case was formally entered this week in addition to a staggering daily interest rate of...
Published 02/24/24
On this week's episode of 'The Katie Phang Show': Former President Trump was hit with a massive $354 million fine from Judge Arthur Engoron as a part of the civil business fraud trial. Former federal prosecutor Glenn Kirschner joins to break down the fine and the temporary limit on Trump’s ability to do business in New York. Meanwhile in Fulton County, DA Fani Willis delivered fiery testimony before Judge Scott McAfee in an attempt to deny allegations of misconduct. Fulton County...
Published 02/17/24
On this week's episode of 'The Katie Phang Show': President Biden is hitting back at Special Counsel Robert Hur’s report on his handling of classified documents. While Biden will not face criminal charges, Hur made a point to include shots at the President's age and memory. Rep. Jared Moskowitz of Florida, joins to share his thoughts on the report and his reaction to House Republicans’ failed attempt to impeach DHS Sec. Mayorkas. And an all-star legal panel of Joyce Vance, Andrew Weissmann...
Published 02/10/24
Through compelling interviews and fiery commentary, host Katie Phang builds on her decades-long experience as a trial attorney and legal analyst to deliver her unique and insightful perspective on the latest news, including high-profile legal cases, politics, culture, and more.
Published 02/01/24