Katie Phang Explained

Kathleen Suzanne Phang (born August 1, 1975)^[1] is an American lawyer, 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] She then worked for the state attorney's office in Miami-Dade County.

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,^[3] 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.^[4] She also covered the trial of Robert Blake and the Terri Schiavo case for WFOR. She became a legal analyst for Fox News, and was a frequent guest of Greta Van Susteren.^[5]

Phang became a legal analyst for NBCUniversal in 2017.^[6] In 2021, Phang appeared with Kevin O'Leary and Ada Pozo on CNBC's Money Court, where they adjudicated financial disputes.^[7] In April 2022, she debuted her own show on MSNBC and Peacock, The Katie Phang Show, which airs on Saturdays on MSNBC.^{[8] [9]} Phang also hosts 'Class Action', a 12-part documentary podcast following competitive mock trial teams.^{[10] [11]} 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.^[12]

Notes and References

1. Phang . Katie . Katie Phang . KatiePhang . 1554093742830804995 . August 1, 2022 . @aronberg @BarbMcQuade @ColMorrisDavis Thanks, Dave!! . en . May 12, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230328114942/https://twitter.com/KatiePhang/status/1554093742830804995 . March 28, 2023 . live.
2. Web site: Katie Phang, J.D. '00: Building and Applying Litigation Skills | University of Miami School of Law . Law.miami.edu . November 23, 2021 . June 12, 2022.
3. Web site: 23 Mar 2005, 127 . The Miami Herald . Newspapers.com . March 23, 2005 . June 12, 2022.
4. Web site: Burke plans to reapply to Florida Bar. The Miami Herald . 3B. Joan. Fleischman . Newspapers.com . March 26, 2005 . June 12, 2022.
5. Web site: 29 Nov 2015, Page A17 . The Indianapolis Star. Newspapers.com . November 29, 2015 . June 12, 2022.
6. Web site: Ted . Johnson . MSNBC Taps Katie Phang To Host Weekend, Streaming Shows – Deadline . . February 16, 2022 . June 12, 2022.
7. Web site: What happens when 2 Miami lawyers join 'Mr. Wonderful' on a new TV show? We'll see soon. Carli. Teproff. Miami Herald. May 26, 2021. June 11, 2022.
8. Web site: Mark Joyella . MSNBC's Katie Phang Says 'Welcome To My World' On MSNBC And Peacock . Forbes.com . June 12, 2022.
9. Web site: Brian . Steinberg . Katie Phang Joins MSNBC's Weekend, Streaming Lineups . Variety . February 16, 2022 . June 12, 2022.
10. News: Allen . Paula . St. Mary's Law students featured in new series . San Antonio Express-News . June 7, 2022 . June 12, 2022.
11. Web site: iHeartRadio and Sound Argument Announce Class Action . News.radio-online.com . May 31, 2022 . June 12, 2022.
12. Web site: You may recognize Katie Phang from TV, but this Miami legal star's off-air life is equally impressive. Evan. Benn. Miami Herald. October 29, 2018. June 11, 2022.