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Sidebar with Katie Phang

Hosted by Katie Phang

Sidebar with Katie Phang, hosted by journalist, former prosecutor and trial lawyer Katie Phang, offers analysis of law, politics and current headlines. The show has 268 episodes and publishes almost daily, with a median episode length of about 23 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, with a rate of $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll.

Why brands sponsor Sidebar with Katie Phang

Daily political and legal news analysis with a sizeable, engaged listener base

  • Publishes nearly every day, giving sponsors frequent placements across a 268-episode archive.
  • Host Katie Phang brings prosecutorial and trial experience to legal news coverage.
  • Apple Podcasts shows 513 ratings with an average of 5.0 from listeners.
Best forpolitical and civic awareness campaignslegal services and legal education
Watch forHighly partisan, politically charged content may not suit brands seeking neutral or broad-appeal placements.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
News70%
Politics25%
Law, Government & Politics5%
Formats
solo commentary, news analysis, reporting segments
Tone
urgent, critical
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
16 to 37 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment35/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode20k–80k
Estimated, confidence 60%: 513 Apple ratings in the 1,000 to 5,000 band, shifted for a show under two years old, from a 268-episode daily news feed on Megaphone with a MeidasTouch network affiliation.
Audience asks aboutWhat is the latest on the Epstein lawsuit?How are Supreme Court ethics disputes developing?What do the midterms and court rulings mean for the country?
Age
10%18-24
25%25-34
25%35-44
40%45+
Gender
45%women
55%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States85%
🇨🇦 Canada5%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom4%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
MeidasTouch Network
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the show is listed under the MeidasTouch Network as publisher context only.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicshigh

Recent titles centre on partisan political conflict and legal proceedings, including a case involving an assault charge, so political content is high and the show is not marked explicit.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Where to listen

Benchmark score: 40 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence0 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks20 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 2 days ago, a new one about every 1 days.

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…
Sidebar with Katie Phang's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Sidebar with Katie Phang

Sidebar with Katie Phang is a news commentary podcast hosted by veteran journalist, former prosecutor and trial lawyer Katie Phang. According to the show's feed description, the programme examines law, politics and current headlines, aiming to cut through misinformation and partisan noise with a direct, unfiltered style. The show lists 268 episodes with a near-daily cadence and a median episode length of about 23 minutes.

Apple Podcasts shows 513 ratings with an average of 5.0 out of 5, and the show is distributed through Megaphone and carries a MeidasTouch Network publisher affiliation. Audience figures are estimates only: roughly 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, skewing toward adults in the United States. No sponsors were visible in the feed, so the show is best approached through its direct sponsorship channel.

Estimated rates run from $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll, depending on audience size. Brands in political education, legal services or civic campaigns are the most natural fit for this listener base.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Sidebar with Katie Phang can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Sidebar with Katie Phang

How much does Sidebar with Katie Phang charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated host-read mid-roll rates run from about $360 to $2,000 per episode, based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode. Exact pricing is set by the show.

What is Sidebar with Katie Phang about?

The show offers analysis of law, politics and current headlines, hosted by journalist and former prosecutor Katie Phang. It publishes nearly daily, with episodes typically 16 to 37 minutes long.

How do I contact Sidebar with Katie Phang about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.

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