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Next Question with Katie Couric
Tired of political headlines that feel like déjà vu? Wondering if you actually need to care about every controversy? This season, Katie’s asking those same questions—and talking to the people who have real answers. From political insiders to sharp-eyed journalists, she’s breaking down what’s worth your attention (and what’s not), with smarts, sanity, and even a little humor. Because none of us can be tuned in 24/7—but we can stay informed…
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Back to Biz with Katie and Boz: Stacey Abrams
After Stacey Abrams narrowly lost her historic gubernatorial run in 2018, she did not contest the race. She could have, but instead the long-time activist…
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Back to Biz with Katie and Boz: GM CEO Mary Barra
As the first woman to helm one of the big three Detroit automakers, GM CEO Mary Barra has learned a lot about creating a more diverse and equitable company…
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Back to Biz with Katie and Boz: Bishop T.D. Jakes and Opal Tometi
On Monday, May 25, George Floyd, a 46-year-old African-American man, accused of using a counterfeit $20 at a deli, was killed in police custody. The next day…
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Introducing “Back to Biz with Katie and Boz”
How will the pandemic change the way we work, go to school, go out, travel, and experience the world? In this new limited series, co-hosts Katie Couric and…
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Back to Biz with Katie and Boz: Tech journalist Kara Swisher
Katie Couric still has questions. But right now they're mostly focused on the future of business. Considering this unprecedented economic downturn brought on…
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Can this pandemic make us better people?
On this episode of Next Question with Katie Couric, Katie interviews Bozoma Saint John, the Chief Marketing Officer at Endeavor and an all around trailblazing…
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Bonus: Will the pandemic forever change America's place on the world stage?
In this special bonus episode of Next Question, Katie takes a step back to consider what the bigger, global picture might look like in the wake of the…
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How can the restaurant industry get back to business?
Just a few months ago, restaurants were the places we chose to see friends, mark our milestones, celebrate our special occasions, or unwind after a stressful…
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Bonus: An interview with California Gov. Gavin Newsom
In this special bonus episode of Next Question with Katie Couric, Katie shares her conversation with California Governor Gavin Newsom, which was recorded as…
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How will the pandemic change jobs — and who will be left behind?
With widespread shelter-in-place orders shutting down major cities and many states, the U.S. economy has come to an abrupt standstill. And after just five…
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Bonus: When -- and HOW -- can we return to 'normal'?
As our loyal listeners know, Next Question with Katie Couric has been devoted to covering the coronavirus crisis from the moment this unprecedented pandemic…
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America’s Maternal Mortality Crisis, Part 2
Yesterday, on “Next Question with Katie Couric,” we heard the devastating story of how one mother, Kira Johnson, became a part of a shameful statistic:that…
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America’s Maternal Mortality Crisis, Part 1
Long before COVID-19 hit the U.S. in early 2020, the American health system was suffering another crisis: alarmingly high — and rising — rates of maternal…
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How do you have a baby during a pandemic?
Hospitals in hotspots like New York City may have postponed or canceling non-essential surgeries due to the coronavirus, but, you can’t postpone birth…
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How can we feel less alone during — and after — COVID-19?
Long before the coronavirus upended our lives and distanced ourselves from our jobs, routines, and loved ones, loneliness was already considered a widespread…
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What can a movie about a pandemic teach us about the real thing?
In these unprecedented times, when tensions, anxieties and fears about the coronavirus are high, many people are finding comfort in a surprising source: Steven…
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Coronavirus update: Why wasn't the U.S. better prepared?
On this episode of Next Question with Katie Couric, Katie continues her special coverage of the coronavirus pandemic. First, Katie looks to New York City — now…
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Coronavirus update: How can we cope with COVID-19 anxiety?
On this episode of Next Question with Katie Couric, Katie continues with special coverage of the coronavirus pandemic. First, Katie tackles coronavirus anxiety…
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How worried should we really be about coronavirus?
What began as a distant and mysterious illness in China at the end of 2019 has now been declared an official global pandemic by the World Health Organization…
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Why is plant-based food having such a moment?
Plant-based food might have started out as a niche lifestyle choice for vegans and vegetarians back in the 1970s (hello, Tofurky!), but today you can find…
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Why are collegiate sports so often a man’s game?
Just in time for March Madness, Katie talks with legendary Notre Dame women’s basketball coach Muffet McGraw about how the Hall of Famer is working to…
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Why are we all so afraid to get real on social media?
On this episode of Next Question with Katie Couric, Katie talks with Celeste Barber, the Australian actress and comedian who is gleefully shattering…
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How are at-home DNA tests reshaping our identities?
Some of life's fundamental questions include, 'who am I?' and 'where do I come from?'. As at-home DNA test kits become more and more popular, those…
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Where are all the women in eSports?
In this episode of Next Question with Katie Couric, Katie dives into the massive, frenetic and lucrative world of eSports. Katie explores the history, rapid…
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Bonus: At the Super Bowl with Chiefs superfan Eric Stonestreet
On this special bonus episode of Next Question with Katie Couric, Katie's in Miami for Super Bowl LIV! Recording from the bustling media center on Miami's…
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Which diet trends are actually worth the effort?
It's a new year, which means we all have diets on the brain. But with so many options out there, how can we parse the good and healthy from the fads? On this…
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What would the ERA mean for women today?
On the Season Two premiere of Next Question with Katie Couric, Katie gets to the bottom of the century-long battle over the Equal Rights Amendment, which says…
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Bonus: Next Question Live! With Allbirds CEO Tim Brown
On this bonus episode of Next Question with Katie Couric, Katie debuts Next Question Live, an intimate, innovation-focused series featuring interviews with…
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Hey, listeners: What are your next questions?
Katie reflects on her sweeping first season tackling topics like the spread of online hate and the hype of CBD, not to mention one-on-one interviews with some…
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Bonus: How does Andy Grammer stay so positive?
The holidays can be tough! Whether you’re overwhelmed by the news, your family, or the perfectly projected lives on your social media feeds, it can be all too…
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Can one person change the criminal justice system?
It’s a star-studded season 1 finale for Next Question! Katie sits down with her all-time favorite guest, human rights attorney Bryan Stevenson, in front of a…
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Who’s the woman behind Little Women?
If you don’t already know Greta Gerwig, then get ready to have a new hero by the end of this episode. Greta is an actress turned writer/director who is taking…
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Is there any stopping the spread of hate online?
NOTE: This episode contains discussions of racist ideologies and hate-based violence. Listener discretion is advised. Sam (not his real name) was just 13 when…
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How did Julie Andrews become the icon she is today?
The pod is alive with the sound of music! That’s right, for this very special episode of Next Question, Katie sits down with the one and only Julie Andrews. In…
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To impeach or not to impeach?
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by all the impeachment headlines, you’re not alone. It’s a lot to absorb—and the arguing back and forth is enough to make anybody…
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How did teen vaping become an epidemic?
It unfolded right under our noses, in classrooms, on school buses, in locker rooms after sports practice—millions of kids got addicted to nicotine within the…
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Is It Time to Unfriend Facebook?
More than 2.1 billion people use Facebook or one of its services like Instagram and WhatsApp every day. Lately though, the company that started out with the…
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Is ageism getting old?
Getting older should be something to celebrate. Instead, our youth-obsessed culture tells us we need to get rid of our wrinkles, dye our gray hair, and shave…
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Is Jennifer Garner really that nice?
She’s been a fixture on the big screen for more than two decades, but Jennifer Garner has managed to remain about as un-Hollywood as it gets. She isn’t afraid…
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Ronan Farrow on Catch and Kill
Ronan Farrow’s reporting on Harvey Weinstein helped inspire a cultural reckoning—and won him the Pulitzer Prize. So why did NBC try to kill the biggest story…
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Does CBD deserve the hype?
CBD is everywhere: You can buy CBD olive oil, CBD mascara, CBD supplements for your dog- even CBD tampons! Some swear it alleviates everything from insomnia to…
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Next Question with Katie Couric Trailer
Katie Couric has questions. And on her new show, Next Question with Katie Couric, she’s determined to find answers—with a little help from the most captivating…
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Is violent porn changing us?
Are you holding a smartphone or sitting down at your laptop right now? If so, you’re just a few clicks away from free, hardcore pornography. There are no…
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NEW PODCAST ALERT: Next Question with Katie Couric
Katie's BACK with a brand new podcast, tackling tough questions that impact us all. Dropping today: a special preview episode you won't want to miss. Learn…
Next Question with Katie CouricLooking Back at 2018 with Al Gore and Michael Barbaro (Part Two)
For part two of our look back at 2018, we’re reviewing the year in climate change and news/politics. Katie and Brian invite former Vice President Al Gore to…
Next Question with Katie CouricLooking Back at 2018 (Part One)
This year was a wild ride — so Katie and Brian are reviewing the biggest people, biggest moments, and biggest trends in a two-episode 2018 extravaganza. In…
Next Question with Katie CouricHugh Jackman Is “The Front Runner”
There might not be singing, dancing, or mutants in Hugh Jackman’s latest movie, but it’s a big hit with Katie and Brian. Hugh stars as Gary Hart in “The Front…
Next Question with Katie CouricThanksgiving Break: Martha Stewart
Martha Stewart has dominated all things domestic for nearly 35 years. But what about the woman behind the empire? Last year, Katie and Brian talked with Martha…
Next Question with Katie CouricSteve Perry Is Back (After 30 Years!)
At the height of Journey’s success, frontman Steve Perry walked away from the band and his life as a rockstar in search of a quieter existence. Now, 30 years…
Next Question with Katie Couric2018 Midterms: Where Do We Go from Here?
In a tweet on Tuesday night, political analyst Amy Walter dubbed the 2018 midterms the “‘choose your own narrative’ election”—meaning that voters on all sides…
Next Question with Katie CouricMidterm Elections Preview: What to Expect and What’s at Stake
The midterm elections are coming up on November 6, 2018, and there are lots of close races to watch at the federal, state, and local levels. Clare Malone from…
Next Question with Katie CouricADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt on the Pittsburgh Synagogue Massacre
Over the weekend, a gunman killed 11 people at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh. It was the deadliest attack on Jews that the United States has ever…
Next Question with Katie CouricBusy Philipps Gets Personal
Busy Philipps made her name on TV shows like Freaks and Geeks, Dawson’s Creek, ER, and Cougar Town. But Instagram Stories was the place where Busy really found…
Next Question with Katie CouricAmerica Ferrera and the First CEO of Time’s Up
In the wake of the Harvey Weinstein scandal and #MeToo, women in Hollywood formed a coalition, called Time’s Up, to combat sexual harassment and sexual…
Next Question with Katie CouricWomen’s Anger and the Supreme Court
After the spectacle of Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court confirmation hearings, the already deep political divide in the country seems to have calcified. To try…
Next Question with Katie CouricThe Palin Interviews, 10 Years Later: Part Two
In the second and final chapter of their documentary series, Katie and Brian explore what happened after the Palin interviews aired: from the struggles of the…
Next Question with Katie CouricThe Palin Interviews, 10 Years Later: Part One
The Palin Interviews, 10 Years Later is a two-part documentary series from the Katie Couric podcast. For this special series, Katie and Brian look back at…
Next Question with Katie CouricJonathan Adler and Simon Doonan on Marriage and Creativity
Katie and Brian welcome their first couple to the show! Jonathan Adler and Simon Doonan have made their mark on the fashion and design world. Jonathan is a…
Next Question with Katie CouricJonathan Van Ness is Busy Being Fabulous
Jonathan Van Ness, better known to his fans as JVN, is a beloved member of the "Fab Five" cast of Netflix's hit show Queer Eye. He joins Katie and Brian for a…
Next Question with Katie CouricMatthew McConaughey Stands Up to Cancer
Katie and Brian celebrate 10 years of Stand Up to Cancer, the organization that Katie co-founded that has raised close to half a billion (with a b!) dollars…