In this Substack Live, David Pakman speaks with Katie Phang, former MSNBC host, trial lawyer, and independent journalist, about the shift from corporate media to independent journalism and the freedom it provides to pursue stories without editorial constraints. Phang reflects on the tradeoffs of leaving traditional media, arguing that while the financial stability is different, independent platforms allow journalists to be more authentic and investigate issues they believe matter most.
The conversation then turns to Phang’s lawsuit over the Jeffrey Epstein files, where she argues the Justice Department has improperly withheld information and that greater transparency is necessary to restore public trust. From there, the discussion broadens to concerns about the politicization of the Justice Department, the role of the Supreme Court in reshaping constitutional rights, and the long-term consequences of elections on the federal judiciary. They close by emphasizing civic engagement beyond presidential politics, encouraging viewers to pay closer attention to state and local government while remaining active in causes they care about.
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