KATIE PHANG

Katie Phang is a prominent legal analyst, television host, and attorney who has established herself as a respected voice in legal journalism and commentary.

Born to Korean immigrant parents, she grew up in Miami, Florida, earned her undergraduate degree from Yale University, and went on to receive a Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law.

Katie has built a multifaceted career spanning law practice and media. As an attorney, she has worked as both a prosecutor and defense lawyer, establishing her own law practice in Miami.
She went on to become a legal analyst for two major news networks, offering expert commentary on high-profile cases
and legal developments, and in 2022, launched "The Katie Phang Show" where she hosted discussions on legal issues, politics, and current events.

Throughout her career, Phang has been known for her ability to explain complex legal concepts in accessible terms, providing analysis on a wide range of legal matters including constitutional issues, criminal cases and civil litigation.

In addition to her legal and television work, Katie has been an advocate for diversity in both the legal profession and in media. Her background as a first-generation American and woman of color informs her perspective on issues of justice and representation.

She is recognized for her sharp legal mind, direct communication style, and ability to break down complicated legal proceedings for television audiences.

In 2025, Katie's commitment to preserving democracy took a significant turn when her MSNBC show was cancelled as part of the network's restructuring. Rather than retreat from public discourse, she made a bold move into independent media by launching a YouTube channel in partnership with MeidasTouch, one of the nation's top independent pro-democracy media networks.

This transition represented her conviction that speaking truth to power required freedom from corporate constraints. In her own words, she emphasized the importance of being able to "speak unabashedly and frame things in the truth" without the limitations she experienced in mainstream media.

Her new platform allows her to provide incisive legal analysis and no-nonsense commentary on pressing political and legal issues while explicitly defending democratic values.

Katie has positioned herself as a voice for creating what she calls "an ecosystem of pro-democracy, high-information Americans." She has used her platform to examine critical threats to democratic institutions, including detailed analysis of Project 2025's implications for the independence of the Department of Justice, coverage of voting rights issues, and advocacy around reproductive freedom.

Her approach combines her legal expertise with a sense of urgency about protecting democratic norms. She has been particularly vocal about the need for media to match the urgency of the political moment, pushing for fearless, fact-based reporting that holds power accountable.

Her transition to independent media reflects a broader commitment to ensuring that diverse voices, particularly women of color, continue to have platforms to defend democracy and constitutional values.
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