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’: 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’: 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’: 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’: 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’: 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’: As the year closes, Congress suits up for a turbulent year ahead that could see Speaker Johnson facing a tough battle to keep his Speakership. Rep. Becca Balint joins to share her thoughts on how Democrats plan to keep Congress functional. Plus, a new report from Senate Judiciary Democrats is laying out the specifics of the Supreme Court’s ethics concerns. Slate’s Mark Joseph Stern joins to discuss the report, as well as the status of any potential legislative reforms. All that and more on ‘The Katie Phang Show’.

On this week's episode of ‘The Katie Phang Show’: After a narrowly avoided government shutdown, Congress has added more to Trump’s to-do list in the new year. Rep. Brendan Boyle joins to discuss how a deal was made and how Republican chaos will ring in 2025. Plus, anti-Trump forces are building a network to aid potential political targets of the incoming administration. Democracy Docket’s Marc Elias shares why it’s so important to offer legal resources to Trump’s opposition. All that and more on ‘The Katie Phang Show’.

On this week’s episode of “The Katie Phang Show:” With just 37 days until Trump’s second inauguration, the pressure campaign on Capitol Hill to push through Trump’s cabinet nominees is ramping up. Plus: the new polling on Americans’ confidence in Trump’s ability to select well-qualified individuals for the jobs. Rep. Jasmine Crockett joins to give the inside view from Congress. Then: why Manhattan Attorney General Alvin Bragg is asking a judge for an “abatement” to delay legal action in the dozens of felony charges against Trump until after he leaves office and what that means for the future of the cases against him. And later: journalism legend Connie Chung joins Katie to discuss her new memoir, her path to co-anchoring one of the nation’s top newscasts and how she shattered glass ceilings and paved the way for other women journalists to follow. All of that and more on “The Katie Phang Show.” 

On this week's episode of ‘The Katie Phang Show’: President-elect Trump spent his Saturday meeting with French President Macron ahead of the grand reopening of the Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris. NBC News’s Vaughn Hillyard joins to break down the high profile gathering. Meanwhile on Capitol Hill, Trump’s controversial cabinet picks are facing pushback from members of his own party. Rep. Jennifer McClellan joins to discuss her thoughts on the uphill battle Pete Hegseth and Tulsi Gabbard may face. And the Supreme Court heard arguments this week surrounding Tennessee’s ban on gender affirming care for minors. Legal correspondent for Slate Dahlia Lithwick joins to share her analysis of the case. All that and more on ‘The Katie Phang Show’.