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’.

On this week’s episode of “The Katie Phang Show": Donald Trump’s cabinet selections begin, setting off a firestorm in D.C. after naming figures like embattled Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz for Attorney General and Fox News host Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense. Danielle Moodie and Matthew Dowd break down the dangers of eschewing governmental expertise for loyalty to Donald Trump. Then, journalist and author Don Lemon joins Katie to talk about lessons learned from voters during his post-election "man-on-the-street" interviews, and how his new book on faith “My Search for God in America” seeks to understand the role of religion in our lives today. All of that and more on “The Katie Phang Show.”

On this week's episode of ‘The Katie Phang Show’: With the transition already underway, President-elect Trump is gearing up to make critical cabinet appointments. But a major factor remains unknown: which party will control the House? Rep. Robert Garcia of California, joins to discuss the latest on where things stand on the remaining uncalled races. And while Democrats underperformed across the nation, key reproductive rights measures passed in seven states. President of Reproductive Freedom for All, Mini Timmaraju shares what her plans are for continuing the fight. All that and more on ‘The Katie Phang Show.’

On this week's episode of ‘The Katie Phang Show’: With the 2024 election just days away, both campaigns are pulling out all the stops to turn-out voters. While Harris is spending her day in Georgia and North Carolina, Donald Trump is taking a gamble and campaigning in the solidly Democratic-leaning state of Virginia. Katie sits down with a panel of Florida voters to discuss the issues that they’re prioritizing as they head to the polls. Plus, Oscar-winning actor Robert De Niro joins to share why he believes Kamala Harris is the best option for President. And Grammy-winning singer John Legend joins live as he campaigns for incumbent Senator Sherrod Brown. All that and more on ‘The Katie Phang Show’.

On this week's episode of ‘The Katie Phang Show’: With early voting well underway, both campaigns are making their final pitches to voters. Vice President Harris joined Beyonce in a blockbuster Houston rally centered on reproductive rights while Fmr. President Trump continued to spread debunked claims of election fraud and floated eliminating a federal income tax on ‘The Joe Rogan Experience’. Fmr. GOP Communications Director Tara Setmayer and Fmr. Florida Congressman David Jolly react to the closing arguments. Plus, Senior Advisor to the Harris-Walz campaign Adrienne Elrod joins to preview what to expect from Harris’ pivotal speech set for Tuesday at the same site where Trump spoke ahead of the Jan. 6 capitol riot. All that and more on ‘The Katie Phang Show’.

On this week's episode of ‘The Katie Phang Show’: With record-breaking early voting already underway, both campaigns are making their last pitches to swing state voters. Rep. Jasmine Crockett joins to share how the Harris-Walz campaign is planning to energize key voting blocs. And new documents are revealing insight into Special Counsel Jack Smith’s federal election interference case against Fmr. President Trump. MSNBC legal analyst Joyce Vance breaks down the latest. Plus, director Sue Kim discusses her new documentary “The Last of the Sea Women” that spotlights the decades-old tradition of South Korean female divers. All that and more on ‘The Katie Phang Show’.