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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…
Episodes
Next Question with Katie CouricSummer Break: Tony Robbins
Tony Robbins has a packed resume: he’s a bestselling author, entrepreneur, philanthropist and renowned motivational speaker. In addition to being a self-help…
Next Question with Katie CouricAlan Alda and Tina Fey Take Over the Pod
Katie and Brian call in a favor (literally) to beloved actor Alan Alda, who agrees to lend them an episode of his new podcast, Clear+Vivid. They chat about the…
Next Question with Katie CouricSummer Break: Ina Garten
Katie and Brian revisit their trip to Ina Garten’s home on Easter morning for a lesson on slow-cooked scrambled eggs (with truffles!) and a wide-ranging…
Next Question with Katie CouricSummer Break: Laverne Cox
To kick off their summer break series, Katie and Brian revisit their conversation with actress and activist Laverne Cox. By the time Laverne had stepped onto…
Next Question with Katie CouricPreet Bharara Explains It All
Preet Bharara, the former US Attorney for the Southern District of New York, joins Katie and Brian to help us make sense of the investigations swirling around…
Next Question with Katie CouricAdam Grant’s Best Advice
Organizational psychologist and bestselling author Adam Grant joins Katie and Brian for a wide-ranging discussion about work. "My job is to fix other people's…
Next Question with Katie CouricReddit's CEO on Fake News and Free Speech
Reddit just overtook Facebook to be the third biggest website in the US. Steve Huffman, Reddit's co-founder and CEO, joins Katie and Brian at the Aspen Ideas…
Next Question with Katie CouricMidroll Presents: Akimbo
Katie and Brian are taking the week off and bringing you a taste of a new podcast called Akimbo in the meantime. Join host Seth Godin as he explores our…
Next Question with Katie CouricJames Comey Stands Firm
Katie puts former FBI director James Comey in the hot seat at the Aspen Ideas Festival with an in-depth conversation about his controversial role in the…
Next Question with Katie CouricJulian Fellowes on the Royals, Downton Abbey and Brexit
Katie and Brian cap off their trip to London with Lord Julian Fellowes, the brilliant mind behind the likes of Gosford Park and Downton Abbey. They dig into…
Next Question with Katie CouricTalking TV with Catastrophe’s Sharon Horgan
In their second installment from London, Katie and Brian welcome powerhouse writer, actor, and producer Sharon Horgan, who stops by after a long day of filming…
Next Question with Katie CouricAt Home with Dr. Phil
Phil McGraw welcomes Katie and Brian to his eye-popping Beverly Hills home to chat about his long-running daytime talk show, his pre-TV gigs and Oprah’s role…
Next Question with Katie CouricGraham Norton: Britain's King of Late-Night
The pod heads across the pond to London, where Katie and Brian turn the tables on Graham Norton, Britain's most popular chat show host. They revisit highlights…
Next Question with Katie CouricJulianna Margulies on #MeToo, Trump, and “Dietland”
Julianna Margulies has been lighting up the small screen for over two decades, with standout roles on TV shows like ER and The Good Wife. She joins Katie and…
Next Question with Katie CouricFrank Bruni on the Age of Outrage
What is the line between sensitivity and censorship? In today's episode, Katie and Brian are navigating the realm of political correctness, from trigger…
Next Question with Katie CouricSilicon Valley's Toxic Bro Culture
It's no secret that Silicon Valley has a problem with women. In her new book, Brotopia: Breaking Up the Boys' Club of Silicon Valley, journalist Emily Chang…
Next Question with Katie CouricYour Brain on Tech
Social media is much more than a way to stay in touch with friends. According to today's guest, Tristan Harris, Facebook and platforms like it are actually…
Next Question with Katie CouricMr. Jones Goes to Washington
In December, Doug Jones became the first Democrat to win a Senate seat in ruby-red Alabama in 25 years. This week, Katie and Brian make their way to…
Next Question with Katie CouricThe Muslim Next Door
Half of Americans say they have never met a Muslim. What’s it like to be Muslim in America today? Katie and Brian take to the stage at South by Southwest for a…
Next Question with Katie CouricBryan Stevenson: Re-Righting History
The first episode of Katie's National Geographic documentary series, America Inside Out, is out now! To mark the occasion, Katie and Brian welcome Bryan…
Next Question with Katie CouricCecile Richards: Planned Parenthood Boss on Making Trouble
Cecile Richards has been president of Planned Parenthood for over a decade, but her interest in women's issues started before she could vote. As a teenager…
Next Question with Katie CouricProcessing Parkland
Aly Sheehy is a senior at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School, where 17 people were killed in a mass shooting last month. She joins Katie and Brian for an…
Next Question with Katie Couric55.5 Ava DuVernay: Groundbreaker
Katie and Brian revisit the time they interviewed Ava DuVernay at Disney's studios in Burbank, California. They talk with the inimitable director of Selma and…
Next Question with Katie CouricWonder Woman: Diane von Furstenberg
For the final installment in the Wonder Women series, Diane von Fürstenberg—the woman behind the iconic fashion line—welcomes Katie and Brian to her company's…
Next Question with Katie CouricWonder Woman: Kara Swisher
Kara Swisher is perhaps the most feared—and effective—journalist in tech. She first made a splash covering AOL in the 1990s and she's continued to scoop…
Next Question with Katie CouricAn Episode of Olympic Proportions!
Katie heads to Pyeongchang, South Korea to report from the 2018 Winter Olympics. First up: two Wonder Women from the U.S. women's ski jumping team explain…
Next Question with Katie CouricWonder Woman: Laverne Cox
Laverne Cox is no overnight success. By the time she stepped onto the national stage (and the cover of TIME magazine) in 2014, she'd been dedicating her life…
Next Question with Katie CouricWonder Woman: Amy Schumer
Amy Schumer made a name— and a career— for herself with her unapologetically raunchy brand of stand-up comedy. But being known as "the sex comic" never phased…
Next Question with Katie CouricWonder Woman: Rep. Maxine Waters
As the longest-serving black woman in the House of Representatives, Congresswoman Maxine Waters has been a fixture of California's political scene since the…
Next Question with Katie Couric49.5 Stitcher Presents: Unladylike
Katie and Brian pop in with a preview of Unladylike, a new podcast from the Stitcher family about what happens when women break the rules. Join hosts Cristen…
Next Question with Katie CouricWonder Woman: Maggie Haberman
Questions about Donald Trump? Maggie Haberman has answers. She began reporting on Trump as a New York tabloid journalist over a decade ago. Now, as a White…
Next Question with Katie CouricMika Brzezinksi and Joe Scarborough: Mika and Joe Set the Record Straight
Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski share a morning TV news show— and a life. For over a decade, they've co-hosted Morning Joe on MSNBC, along with Willie…
Next Question with Katie CouricMaria Sharapova Bounces Back
Maria Sharapova has won five Grand Slams since becoming a pro tennis player at just 14 years old— and she's faced her share of setbacks, too. Sharapova joins…
Next Question with Katie CouricDanny Meyer: Recipes for Success
Danny Meyer is a legend in the food business. While he's best known for founding Shake Shack, the global burger empire, he actually got his start in fine…
Next Question with Katie CouricRabbi Steve Leder: Transformed By Pain
Rabbi Steve Leder, senior rabbi at the oldest synagogue in Los Angeles, sits down with Brian to discuss the subject of his new book: how suffering can be…
Next Question with Katie CouricMarie Kondo in Katie's Closet
Marie Kondo brings her world-renowned tidying expertise to Katie's own closet, where—let’s just say—not everything is “sparking joy.” They discuss Marie’s…
Next Question with Katie CouricPete Souza: Obama's Photographer
As the chief official White House photographer for President Obama, Pete Souza spent eight years in the "room where it happens." He has the stories — and the…
Next Question with Katie Couric42.5 Longest Shortest Time Takeover: It's A Real Mother
Surprise! Katie offers up a bonus takeover episode from The Longest Shortest Time, another podcast in the Stitcher network. Former Massachusetts Governor Jane…
Next Question with Katie CouricE-Day, One Year Later (w/ Norman Ornstein)
Longtime political analyst Norm Ornstein joins Katie and Brian to reflect on the upcoming anniversary of Donald Trump’s election. They discuss the “seeds of…
Next Question with Katie CouricGretchen Carlson Takes Her Power Back
Gretchen Carlson may have been fired last year from her job at Fox News, but it hasn't slowed her down one bit. After filing and settling a sexual harassment…
Next Question with Katie CouricMartha Stewart Speaks Her Mind
Martha Stewart has dominated all things domestic for nearly 35 years. But what about the woman behind the empire? Katie and Brian pay a visit to Martha's…
Next Question with Katie CouricDavid Axelrod: Axe Files Crossover
David Axelrod is a renowned Democratic political strategist, most notably for Barack Obama in 2008 and 2012. These days, he runs the nonpartisan Institute of…
Next Question with Katie CouricDan Savage: Sex and Candor
Dan Savage has dished out love and sex advice in his syndicated Savage Love column for over 25 years. He's blunt, hilarious and empathetic-- and not just in…
Next Question with Katie CouricAva DuVernay: Groundbreaker
Katie and Brian pay a visit to Disney's studios in Burbank, California to talk with the inimitable director of Selma and 13th about everything from A Wrinkle…
Next Question with Katie CouricJean Twenge: The Trouble with Smartphones
Social media is supposed to help us connect with one another and reduce loneliness, but what if the opposite is true? Psychologist Jean Twenge just wrote a…
Next Question with Katie CouricSen. Cory Booker: Living His Values
To mark their podcast's first anniversary, Katie and Brian return to Washington, D.C.—this time, to interview New Jersey Senator Cory Booker. There they find…
Next Question with Katie Couric34.5 A Workplace AfterPod with Dr. Kerry Sulkowicz
Dr. Kerry Sulkowicz returns to answer listener questions on how to navigate leadership dilemmas at work. Plus, Katie and her husband John have some questions…
Next Question with Katie CouricKerry Sulkowicz: Is the President Mentally Fit?
Katie and guest host John Molner (aka Katie's husband) welcome Dr. Kerry Sulkowicz for a discussion about the psychology of leadership and his views on…
Next Question with Katie CouricMitch Landrieu: Facing History
New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu knows that race is hard to talk about, but he thinks it's important to do it anyway. In fact, he recently put himself on the…
Next Question with Katie Couric32.5 An AfterPod with Matt Walsh
It's time for another bonus episode! Katie and Brian ask Veep's Matt Walsh all the questions they didn't get to last week. Find out what Matt considers his big…
Next Question with Katie CouricMatt Walsh: Behind the Scenes of Veep
In his role as the beleaguered Mike McLintock on HBO's Veep, Matt Walsh is often the butt of the joke. In real life, however, Matt is revered— in the world of…
Next Question with Katie CouricGraham Allison: War with China?
Brian takes the wheel this week and sits down with Graham Allison, the founding dean of Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government and a leading military…
Next Question with Katie CouricSheila Nevins: TV Trailblazer
When Sheila Nevins started her career in the 1960s, she didn't know women could be bosses. After all, she'd only ever worked for male supervisors. Now, at 78…
Next Question with Katie Couric29.5 What I've Learned: Christie Todd Whitman
Surprise! Katie and Brian serve up a podcast extra featuring Christie Todd Whitman, the Republican former governor of New Jersey. In this debut bonus segment…
Next Question with Katie CouricChristie Todd Whitman: Political and Climate Change
Christie Todd Whitman was New Jersey's first female governor, but she didn't grow up thinking that she'd like to run for office. She joins Katie and Brian to…
Next Question with Katie CouricKareem Abdul-Jabbar: On and Off the Court
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has scored the most points of any NBA player in history, and basketball isn't the only arena where he's found success. At 70, he's a…
Next Question with Katie CouricMarty Baron: News Maker
After more than 40 years working in America's top newsrooms, Marty Baron is one of the most respected names in news. As editor of the Washington Post since…
Next Question with Katie CouricSheryl Sandberg: Living Option B
After her husband died suddenly from a cardiac arrhythmia, Facebook's COO Sheryl Sandberg (Lean In) thought she would never experience true joy again. Nearly…
Next Question with Katie CouricIna Garten: At Home With the Barefoot Contessa
Ina Garten welcomes Katie and Brian to her home on Easter morning for a lesson on slow-cooked scrambled eggs (with truffles!) and a wide-ranging conversation…
Next Question with Katie CouricNeil deGrasse Tyson: America's Astrophysicist
Neil deGrasse Tyson (the host of StarTalk) fell in love with the cosmos at age 9, on a visit to the Hayden Planetarium in New York City. Not only did he…