The Katie Phang Show - Season 4 / Year 2025

On this week's episode of ‘The Katie Phang Show': After a briefly chaotic House Speaker vote, Speaker Mike Johnson won reelection thanks in no small part to President-elect Trump who convinced some of the conservative holdouts. Rep. Sara Jacobs of California joins to share her perspective on the first day of the 119th Congress. Plus, Judge Juan Merchan ordered the sentencing of Trump in the hush money case to be held on January 10th just days before he is set to assume the Presidency. MSNBC legal analyst Joyce Vance breaks down the unprecedented decision. All that and more on ‘The Katie Phang Show'.

On this week's episode of ‘The Katie Phang Show': With a growing death toll and more mandatory evacuations, the Los Angeles fires are now considered the most destructive in history. Plus, Donald Trump received his long overdue sentence in the New York hush money trial. Former federal prosecutor Kristy Greenberg discusses what Trump's "unconditional discharge" means. All that and more on ‘The Katie Phang Show'.

On this week's episode of ‘The Katie Phang Show': As the nation prepares for a new Trump era, new reporting is detailing his first plans once he takes office including mass deportations. Rep. Jennifer McClellan joins to share how Democrats are bracing for the MAGA agenda. And while Trump's criminal cases may be closed, his civil cases live on. Visiting professor at Georgetown Law Mary McCord shares her insight into how Trump may be back in court very soon. Plus, Martin Luther King III joins to pay a tribute to his father and civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr. All that and more on ‘The Katie Phang Show'.

On this week's episode of ‘The Katie Phang Show': It has been a busy first week of Trump's new administration including a flurry of anti-immigration executive orders, cabinet confirmation votes and controversial firings from within the federal government. Co-founder and CEO of The Seneca Project Tara Setmayer helps break it all down. And one of Trump's most controversial moves was pardoning all January 6th rioters, including violent offenders. Pam Hemphill who pled guilty to entering the Capitol joins to share why she refused Trump's pardon. Plus, author of "The JFK Conspiracy: The Secret Plot to Kill Kennedy — and Why it Failed," Brad Meltzer joins to talk about his new book that dives into a forgotten assassination attempt against JFK. All that and more on ‘The Katie Phang Show.'

On this week's episode of ‘The Katie Phang Show': Two tragic aviation disasters are being investigated as communities mourn the loss of lives. Senior director of The Center on Military and Political Power Bradley Bowman joins to share his insight into the midair collision over the Potomac River. Meanwhile, President Trump is continuing his revenge tour, firing high-ranking FBI and DOJ personnel. MSNBC Senior Contributing Editor Michele Norris discusses the impact of Trump's attacks on independent agencies. All that and more on ‘The Katie Phang Show'.

On this week's episode of ‘The Katie Phang Show': Washington is in chaos as the Trump administration faces legal challenges to their attempts to reshape the federal government. Rep. Maxwell Frost joins to discuss how Democrats are fighting back. And the growing presence of billionaire Elon Musk is drawing more scrutiny as he attempts to access sensitive and personal data of the American people. "Wired" Politics reporter Makena Kelly joins to break down Musk's role in Trump's White House. All that and more on ‘The Katie Phang Show'.

On this week's episode of ‘The Katie Phang Show': The Trump administration is unleashing mass firings across multiple government agencies, impacting hundreds of thousands of workers. Rep. Grace Meng of New York shares her thoughts on the dangerous impacts it could have on the country. Meanwhile, the DOJ is moving to drop corruption charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams despite accusations that the arrangement is predicated on Adams cooperating with Trump's immigration plans. MSNBC legal analyst Andrew Weissmann breaks down how DOJ officials will make their case to drop the charges before a federal judge. All that and more on ‘The Katie Phang Show'.

On this week's episode of ‘The Katie Phang Show': Despite President Trump continuing his war on DEI, the White House held a celebration for Black History Month. Attorney and endowed chair in civil rights at Howard Law School Sherrilyn Ifill joins to share her thoughts. On Capitol Hill, House Republicans are preparing to slash Medicaid despite the program's wide-ranging use and immense popularity. Rep. Sara Jacobs shares how Republicans may regret defunding the program. Plus, the American Bar Association broke with precedent and released a fiery statement rebuking Trump's disregard for the rule of law. Professor Emeritus at Harvard Law School Laurence Tribe joins to share his thoughts on the stunning repudiation. All that and more on ‘The Katie Phang Show'.

On this week's episode of ‘The Katie Phang Show': A fiery meeting in the Oval Office between President Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Ukrainian President Voldymyr Zelenskyy is drawing international backlash. Former United States Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul joins to share his thoughts on the endangered U.S.-Ukraine alliance. Plus, a busy week ahead for Congress with two competing Republican budget frameworks passing the two chambers. Rep. Brittany Pettersen joins to share why she paused her maternity leave to vote against the House Republicans' budget plan. All that and more on ‘The Katie Phang Show'.

On this week's episode of ‘The Katie Phang Show': Republicans are scrambling to agree on a plan to keep the government funded before the March 14th funding deadline. Rep. Jasmine Crockett joins to share how Democrats are responding to Speaker Johnson's attempt to pass a stopgap bill without any bipartisan support. Plus, Trump ramps up attacks on the Department of Education as Secretary McMahon lays out the "final mission" for the organization. President of the American Federation of Teachers Randi Weingarten responds to the attacks. All that and more on ‘The Katie Phang Show'.

On this week's episode of "The Katie Phang Show:" Democrats may have staved off a government shutdown, but at what cost? Vermont Rep. Becca Balint joins to explain how Democrats can change their tactic in the messaging war, and whether or not it's time for new leadership in the Senate. Plus, the little-known Supreme Court case that could give Trump his biggest weapon yet in his ongoing fight against diversity, including criminalizing some DEI efforts. All of that and more on "The Katie Phang Show."

On this week's episode of ‘The Katie Phang Show': Elon Musk and Donald Trump are taking aim at Social Security with office closures, cutbacks on phone services and new rules requiring in-person visits for some beneficiaries. Rep. Brendan Boyle joins to discuss the administration's overreach. Plus, outrage continues over the top Trump officials sharing classified military plans on a Signal group chat. Senior Director of the Center on Military and Political Power Bradley Bowman joins to discuss whether Americans are safe. All that and more on ‘The Katie Phang Show'.