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Epstein Survivors Blow Up Trump’s Epstein Cover-Up During Disaster GOP Convention Sep 12, 2026

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While the RNC sputtered along down the street, voices joined together at the Redacted Reading Room to share their stories and to inspire the fight. Rep. Jasmine Crockett and Epstein survivors Sharlene Rochard, Marijke Chartouni, and Lara Blume McGee joined Katie Phang for a powerful moment in Dallas. Learn more here: https://trumpepsteinreadingroom.com/

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I Asked a Trump Voter Why She Still Supports Him…You’ll Never Believe What She Said Sep 12, 2026

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Sometimes there’s value in just listening to what makes someone tick on the other side of the political spectrum…no gotcha moments, just taking the time to learn the “why” they vote as they do. Katie Phang shares an in-depth conversation with a vendor at the RNC’s midterm convention who shares some surprising views on some important issues.

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Trump Panics as House Dems Close in on Epstein Files After MAGA Mike Sent Them Home Sep 11, 2026

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GOP House Speaker Mike Johnson early recessed the House to avoid the discharge petition for the Epstein Files Transparency Act 2. He joins the Trump DOJ in wanting to avoid the topic of the Epstein Files, but the Redacted Reading Room and the Epstein Files Bookmobile won’t let them. Rep. Robert Garcia also won’t let the Epstein Files be on the back burner. He joined Katie Phang in Dallas to explain how a Democratic majority on House Oversight can change how investigations are being done & why the Republican Party is desperately trying to fool voters into thinking things will get better for them financially.

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Trump Scams His Own Supporters With Shocking Promise Sep 11, 2026

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Convicted Felon Donald Trump desperately wants people to vote for Republicans in the upcoming midterms; he’s resorted to begging and bribing, promising to give $5000 if Republicans keep the House and the Senate. But it’s just more sleight of hand. Katie Phang on Trump’s history of BS money offers to induce voters to stay on his side & why the good news is it’s just a sign of his reeking desperation.

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Trump Scrambles as Young Voters Reject Him Before Midterms Sep 11, 2026

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Beto O’Rourke is going from campus to campus talking to our young voters, finding out the issues that motivate them, and helping them get registered to vote. One topic that is top of mind is the Epstein Files. He joins Katie Phang to talk about how his organization, Powered by People, is doing the hard work to get young people mobilized & to help them turn out the vote in November.

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I Went to the GOP Convention…Here’s What I Saw!! Sep 10, 2026

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The RNC tried to pull off a first-of-its-kind “midterm convention” in Dallas, and the attendance was…questionable. Katie Phang was in Dallas to try to talk to attendees to see why they would voluntarily go to this event & to get their thoughts on some pressing issues like the Epstein Files.

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Trump DOJ Slammed for Blocking International Epstein Probes Sep 10, 2026

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Not content with obstructing justice just in the US, the Trump DOJ’s refusal to cooperate with international investigations into the Epstein Files now looks to be derailing those investigations. Katie Phang details the multiple investigations that have been launched in other countries & why this is squarely the fault of Trump and his personal lawyer, Todd Blanche.

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Epstein Survivors React to Bombshell Files Library Taking Over Trump GOP Convention Sep 10, 2026

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88% of Americans who plan to vote in the midterms, incl. 83% of Republican voters favor candidates who push for the release of the full Epstein Files. Katie Phang sits down with Epstein survivors, Liz Stein and Dani Bensky, to talk about bringing the Files to the public by way of the Redacted Reading Room in cities like Dallas.

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Trump Caught Red-Handed Gifting Thousands in Cash to His Aides Sep 10, 2026

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Convicted Felon Donald Trump paid $45,000 each to three of his young, loyal White House employees, including the “human printer” Natalie Harp and Margo Martin, who may be the heir-apparent to Karoline Leavitt. But ethics experts are raising alarms about these large payments. Katie Phang details the roles of these 3 young women and why it isn’t a coincidence that they’re getting rewarded for their loyalty. Chapter: For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (628) 289-0726 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/phang *Paid Partnership* Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand-alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently, we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.

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Sidebar With Katie Phang - 9/9/2026 Sep 09, 2026

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Today on Sidebar with Katie Phang, Katie breaks down the day’s biggest headlines, including fact-checking Trump’s latest unhinged claims about September 11, from his story that firefighters carried him to safety near Ground Zero to the evolving accounts of his whereabouts and actions following the attacks. She also discusses Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch’s decision to retire following repeated pressure and attacks from the Trump administration. Plus, Katie unpacks major legal developments ahead of the midterms, from Trump’s request that the Supreme Court restore access to citizenship databases to a federal appeals court upholding a block on the IRS sharing data with ICE.

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