Katie Phang

Katie Phang
Born (1975-08-01) August 1, 1975 (age 49)
Miami, Florida
Education
Occupations
  • Lawyer
  • political commentator
  • podcaster
  • television host
Known forThe Katie Phang Show on MSNBC
SpouseJonathan Feldman
Children1

Kathleen Suzanne Phang (born August 1, 1975)[1] is an American lawyer, liberal political commentator, podcaster, and television host. She hosts The Katie Phang Show, which airs on Saturdays on MSNBC.

Early life

Phang was born in Miami, Florida. Her father immigrated to the United States from South Korea at the age of 19. Phang graduated from Miami Palmetto Senior High School in Pinecrest, Florida. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Yale University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Miami's School of Law, graduating in 2000.[2][3] She then worked for the state attorney's office in Miami-Dade County.[2]

Career

In 2005, Phang joined WFOR-TV as a legal consultant to discuss the trial of Michael Jackson. The chief assistant to the state attorney, Katherine Fernandez Rundle, informed her that she needed to quit the role,[4] because Rundle "does not want her assistants providing public legal analysis or commentary regarding criminal trials". Phang instead quit her job with the state attorney's office, keeping the unpaid legal consultant role and joining a private law firm.[5] She also covered the trial of Robert Blake and the Terri Schiavo case for WFOR.[2] She became a legal analyst for Fox News, and was a frequent guest of Greta Van Susteren.[6]

Phang became a legal analyst for NBCUniversal in 2017.[7] In 2021, Phang appeared with Kevin O'Leary and Ada Pozo on CNBC's Money Court, where they adjudicated financial disputes.[8] In April 2022, she debuted her own show on MSNBC and Peacock, The Katie Phang Show, which airs on Saturdays on MSNBC.[9][10] Phang also hosts 'Class Action', a 12-part documentary podcast following competitive mock trial teams.[11][12] Phang is also a fill in host on MSNBC's All In with Chris Hayes, The Beat with Ari Melber and The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell.

Personal life

Phang and her husband, Jonathan Feldman, live in Miami Shores. They have a daughter.[2]

References

  1. ^ Phang, Katie [@KatiePhang] (August 1, 2022). "@aronberg @BarbMcQuade @ColMorrisDavis Thanks, Dave!!" (Tweet). Archived from the original on March 28, 2023. Retrieved May 12, 2023 – via Twitter.
  2. ^ a b c d Benn, Evan (October 29, 2018). "You may recognize Katie Phang from TV, but this Miami legal star's off-air life is equally impressive". Miami Herald. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
  3. ^ "Katie Phang, J.D. '00: Building and Applying Litigation Skills | University of Miami School of Law". Law.miami.edu. November 23, 2021. Retrieved June 12, 2022.
  4. ^ "23 Mar 2005, 127". The Miami Herald. March 23, 2005. Retrieved June 12, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ^ Fleischman, Joan (March 26, 2005). "Burke plans to reapply to Florida Bar". The Miami Herald. p. 3B. Retrieved June 12, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. ^ "29 Nov 2015, Page A17". The Indianapolis Star. November 29, 2015. Retrieved June 12, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  7. ^ Johnson, Ted (February 16, 2022). "MSNBC Taps Katie Phang To Host Weekend, Streaming Shows – Deadline". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 12, 2022.
  8. ^ Teproff, Carli (May 26, 2021). "What happens when 2 Miami lawyers join 'Mr. Wonderful' on a new TV show? We'll see soon". Miami Herald. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
  9. ^ Mark Joyella. "MSNBC's Katie Phang Says 'Welcome To My World' On MSNBC And Peacock". Forbes.com. Retrieved June 12, 2022.
  10. ^ Steinberg, Brian (February 16, 2022). "Katie Phang Joins MSNBC's Weekend, Streaming Lineups". Variety. Retrieved June 12, 2022.
  11. ^ Allen, Paula (June 7, 2022). "St. Mary's Law students featured in new series". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved June 12, 2022.
  12. ^ "iHeartRadio and Sound Argument Announce Class Action". News.radio-online.com. May 31, 2022. Retrieved June 12, 2022.