Katie Phang
Katie Phang | |
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| Born | August 1, 1975 |
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| Known for | The Katie Phang Show on MSNBC |
| Spouse | Jonathan Feldman |
| Children | 1 |
Kathleen Suzanne Phang (born August 1, 1975)[1][2] is an American lawyer, political commentator, podcaster, and former television host. She previously hosted The Katie Phang Show on MSNBC until 2025.
Early life
Phang was born in
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 the
In February 2025, Phang's show was cancelled, effective in late April,[13] due to MSNBC's plans to consolidate their production in New York and Washington D.C. as part of their spinoff from NBCUniversal. Initially, Phang was said to be remaining with the network as a legal correspondent.[13] However, in closing remarks on the final edition of her show, Phang said she would only be appearing on MSNBC as a guest going forward.
As of May 2025, Phang is a contributor at the MeidasTouch Network.
Personal life
Phang and her husband, Jonathan Feldman, live in Miami Shores, Florida. They have a daughter.[2]
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b c d e 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "23 Mar 2005, 127". The Miami Herald. March 23, 2005. Retrieved June 12, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Fleischman, Joan (March 26, 2005). "Burke plans to reapply to Florida Bar". The Miami Herald. p. 3B. Retrieved June 12, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "29 Nov 2015, Page A17". The Indianapolis Star. November 29, 2015. Retrieved June 12, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Johnson, Ted (February 16, 2022). "MSNBC Taps Katie Phang To Host Weekend, Streaming Shows – Deadline". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 12, 2022.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Mark Joyella. "MSNBC's Katie Phang Says 'Welcome To My World' On MSNBC And Peacock". Forbes.com. Retrieved June 12, 2022.
- ^ Steinberg, Brian (February 16, 2022). "Katie Phang Joins MSNBC's Weekend, Streaming Lineups". Variety. Retrieved June 12, 2022.
- ^ Allen, Paula (June 7, 2022). "St. Mary's Law students featured in new series". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved June 12, 2022.
- ^ "iHeartRadio and Sound Argument Announce Class Action". News.radio-online.com. May 31, 2022. Retrieved June 12, 2022.
- ^ a b Weprin, Alex (February 24, 2025). "MSNBC's New Lineup Revealed: Joy Reid Out, Jen Psaki Promoted and 'Weekend' Hosts On the Move". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 24, 2025.
