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Katie Herzog (born Catherine Ronan Herzog) is an American journalist and podcaster.

Early life
Herzog was born on 18 May 1983, in Asheville, North Carolina, along with a twin sister. Her parents were both professors at Western Carolina University. After receiving her K-12 education at private schools, Herzog enrolled at the University of North Carolina, where she obtained a degree in English literature.

Professional career
Herzog has been a staffer at The Stranger, an alt weekly based in Seattle. She has also published articles in Mother Jones, Slate, The Atlantic, Reason, Salon, and several other publications. Additionally, she hosts a podcast, Blocked and Reported, with journalist Jesse Singal.

According to the New York Times, Herzog's national profile was established in 2017 when she was a free-lance journalist and had an article on detransitioners published in The Stranger.

Personal life
Herzog is a lesbian, and since 2015 has been married to Janna. Herzog has stated in an interview that, while she was born a Taurus, she identifies as a Gemini.