The upcoming Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing on Acting AG Todd Blanche’s nomination for the permanent role of AG is the most important moment in Trump Regime 2.0. Trump needs Blanche to help him achieve his backslide into autocracy, and Blanche is a willing loyalist. Senator Cory Booker joins Katie Phang to talk about how Sen. Lindsey Graham’s death impacts Blanche’s confirmation vote and the new lawsuit brought to block the Paramount Warner Bros. merger.

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Sidebar With Katie Phang - 7/15/2026

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.