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From her perch as âtoken conservativeâ on The View to viral posts on Instagram, Meghan McCain has long been a favorite lightning rod for liberals and conservatives alike. The daughter of legendary war hero and Arizona Republican Senator John McCain, her last name has been derided by some on the MAGA right who believe a âMcCain Republicanâ is the equivalent of a RINO. But as a staunch conservative, she has no place on the left either. Itâs not necessarily an enviable vantage point, but it is a crucial one. As America wades into the unknowns of a second Trump term, we will need to find a way to speak to one another, and McCain has some ideas about how to go about thatâand how not to.
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Jen Psaki knows a thing or two about politics. The former Obama communications director and Biden press secretary has spent nearly 20 years in politicsânow sheâs breaking down what happened in the 2024 election and what she thinks the next Trump administration could look like. Katie and Jen talk about how the media ecosystem impacted the election results, what can be done at the state level to protect against some of Trumpâs policies, and the future of the Democratic party. Their conversation wasnât all doom and gloomâJen has some words of wisdom that will leave you hopeful about the weeks and years to come. (PSâTune into her show on MSNBC, âInside with Jen Psakiâ, which airs Sundays at 12pm ET and Mondays at 8pm ET.)
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The 2024 presidential race has finally come to a close, but the conversation and questions about how things unfolded have just begun. For this election debrief, Katie is joined by Democratic consultant and friend of the pod Brian Goldsmith to examine the surprising dynamics of Trumpâs 2024 victory, including the conventional-wisdom-smashing voter coalition that delivered him a second term. With the Democratic Party now facing tough questions about its future, Goldsmith explores what Harrisâs campaign could have done differently and the soul-searching needed for Democrats to reconnect with an evolving American public.
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In this sobering conversation, Katie Couric sits down with comedian Samantha Bee and political commentator Van Jones to unpack the turbulence surrounding the final days of the 2024 Presidential election. From campaign strategies to media responsibility, they explore how humor, outrage, and disinformation shape the home stretch.
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In this one-on-one conversation with Katie, Gwen Walz opens up about bringing storytelling, shared values, and listening back to political conversations. Drawing on her background as a teacher, she reflects on confronting Trumpâs bullying and explains how empathy and authenticity shape her vision for the campaign and her connections with voters.
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In this episode of Next Question, Katie is joined by Astead Herndon of The New York Times and Charlamagne tha God from The Breakfast Club for a pulse check on the polls, the rationale behind Kamala Harrisâs campaign strategy, the struggles Democrats face to engage young Black voters, and the risks of relying on anti-Trump sentiment to win. We are down to the wireâbuckle up for the final two weeks of the race!
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This episode of Next Question explores how internet culture, and platforms like TikTok, X, and Instagram have transformed votersâ perception of the candidates, and the way candidates interact with voters. Joining Katie is pop culture expert Evan Ross Katz and political analyst Molly Jong-Fast. Together, theyâll discuss how memes and online trends are shaping the 2024 election, if viral posts are swaying voters, and why traditional outlets (and their fact checking and gatekeepers) are increasingly left out of candidatesâ schedules.
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Jessica Valenti has been one of the leading voices on abortion rights in America, and this week Katie and her plus one Cindi Leive, CEO of The Meteor, sit down with her to talk about the reality of a post-Roe America. Katie and Cindi ask Jessica about abortionâs place at the top of the votersâ agendas this year, whatâs happening in states with strict abortion bans, and how the anti-abortion movement is operating in unexpected ways.
You can buy Jessica's Book - Abortion: Our Bodies, Their Lies, and the Truths We Use to Win
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In this special live recording of Next Question in New York City at the Paley Center for Media, Katie Couric enters her "Comfort Zone" for a powerful conversation in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, in partnership with comfort footwear brand, Easy Spirit! Katie shares her personal experience as a breast cancer survivor alongside the surgeon who treated her, renowned breast cancer researcher Dr. Lisa Newman. They are joined by Sharon Joseph, CEO of the Boys and Girls Club of Harlem, who is currently undergoing treatment for breast cancer herself. Together, they discuss their personal journeys, the importance of early detection, and the groundbreaking research funded by Marc Fisherâs Easy Spirit.
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Katie Couric is back with a supercharged new season of Next Question, kicking off with her Plus-One, journalist Liz Plank, and guest, New York Times journalist and political analyst Ezra Klein. As we approach the home stretch of the campaigns, the three discuss the divide between male and female voters, the lasting impact of Roeâs reversal, the VP picks, and why Katie thinks the candidates should be taking more risks.
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The election is in the homestretch right in time for a new season of Next Question with Katie Couric, starting October 3rd.
This season is for people who need a little perspective and insightâand maybe an occasional sedative. Weâre bringing in some FOKs (friends of Katie's) to help out. We'll have some of the best minds in the business, like Ezra Klein, Van Jones, Jen Psaki, and Astead Herndon.
But we're also going to have some fun, even though these days fun and politics seems like an oxymoron. We'll still be able to do that thanks to more friends like Samantha Bee, Roy Wood Jr., and Charlamagne Tha God. We're going to take some viewer questions as well. Isn't that what democracy is all about? Power to the podcast for the people!
So whether you're obsessed with the news or just trying to figure out what's going on, this season of Next Question is for you. Hit subscribe and let's stay sane together for the remainder of this campaign. Check out our new season of Next Question with Katie Couric, starting October 3rd on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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In this second half of this special episode of Next Question, Katie sits down with Hillary Clinton for an intimate conversation recorded live at DAR Constitution Hall. In this candid and wide-ranging chat, Clinton pulls back the curtain on the current political scene, sharing sharp insights on President Bidenâs decision to step aside, Kamala Harris' campaign so far, and the seemingly unshakeable presence of Donald Trump. And for the record, yes, Hillaryâs a Swiftieâdeal with it.
They also discuss Clinton's latest book and her fourth memoir, Something Lost, Something Gained, which reflects on resilience, leadership, and lessons from her personal and political life. With humor and candor, Clinton doesnât shy away from the tough questions, offering a rare glimpse into her evolving perspective on power, loss, and how the game of politics never really ends.
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In this special episode of Next Question, Katie sits down with Hillary Clinton for an intimate conversation recorded live at DAR Constitution Hall. In this candid and wide-ranging chat, Clinton pulls back the curtain on the current political scene, sharing sharp insights on President Bidenâs decision to step aside, Kamala Harris' campaign so far, and the seemingly unshakeable presence of Donald Trump. And for the record, yes, Hillaryâs a Swiftieâdeal with it.
They also discuss Clinton's latest book and her fourth memoir, Something Lost, Something Gained, which reflects on resilience, leadership, and lessons from her personal and political life. With humor and candor, Clinton doesnât shy away from the tough questions, offering a rare glimpse into her evolving perspective on power, loss, and how the game of politics never really ends.
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This episode is presented by Midi Health, a virtual care clinic dedicated to providing expert menopause and perimenopause care to women in midlife.
Twenty-four years ago, Katie Couric aired her first colonoscopy on the âToday Show.' It was an up-close and personal experience that helped demystify a still-taboo health procedure.
A study would later find that colonoscopies increased by 20 percent as a result of Katie airing her personal business on national television. It was called âThe Couric Effect.â And it turns out, the Couric Effect is still rolling. âUsing you as a model,â Sen. Amy Klobuchar tells Katie, âIâve tried to really talk about this.â On this episode, Katie and the Minnesota Democrat talk about the Senatorâs recent disclosure of her breast cancer diagnosis and treatment and how it could have gone another way. âI should have gone in a year earlier.â
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Katie (a total Deborah) is joined by KCM producer Adriana Fazio (Katieâs Ava) to chat with the creative team behind the acclaimed show "Hacks"âLucia Aniello, Jen Statsky, and Paul W. Downs. The trio opens up about how their own path to comedy writing, including their love for classic TV like "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" and time spent waiting tables, inspired the characters of Deborah and Ava. From casting newcomer, Hanna Einbinder, opposite national treasure, Jean Smart, to the process of developing plotlines and story arcs, this episode offers a deep dive into the creative process behind an original show that has become a fan favorite.
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This episode is presented by Midi Health, a virtual care clinic dedicated to providing expert menopause and perimenopause care to women in midlife.
Dr. Sanjay Gupta is a neuroscientist and in addition to his on-air work and a daily podcast (Coronavirus: Fact vs Fiction), Sanjay also found the time to write a book called âKeep Sharp: Building a Better Brain at Any Age,â which is out now. On this episode, Katie and Sanjay talk about how to keep the brain healthy with tips you can use right now to protect and improve your brain. But Katie starts the conversation by asking the COVID about the status of the pandemic and if weâre truly out of the woods.
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This episode is presented by Midi Health, a virtual care clinic dedicated to providing expert menopause and perimenopause care to women in midlife.
On this episode, Katie explores the subject of happiness. Because as a culture, we seem to be obsessed with achieving it. Just look to higher ed. Some of the most elite universities tout courses on happiness â the science of it, the value of it, the history and future of it. But the search for happiness has also seeped into our regular podcast consumption and our must-watch TV shows.
So whatâs the deal? Why is happiness the carrot dangling just outside of our reach? And what defines happiness anyway? To find out, Katie talks with one of those aforementioned happiness scholars, Arthur C. Brooks, whose most recent book is called âFrom Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life.â
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This episode is presented by Midi Health, a virtual care clinic dedicated to providing expert menopause and perimenopause care to women in midlife.
There have been some scary headlines going around about the climbing rates of alcohol use, particularly among women, during the pandemic. One study found that heavy drinking among women increased 41 percent! Whatâs behind these numbers and how do women find the help they need? On this episode, Katie Couric, Katie invites her friend and award winning broadcast journalist Elizabeth Vargas to co-host and help find some understanding about why women are drinking more than ever, why women drink, and what recovery looks like.. Elizabeth knows about this first hand and wrote about her issues around alcohol, addiction and anxiety in her memoir, Between Breaths: A Memoir of Panic and Addiction. Elizabeth and Katie talk to two women â Khadi Oluwatoyin and Emily Paulson who hit their own rock bottoms and not only found their way out, but also made recovery spaces for people like them â Black Girls Sober Club and the Sober Mome Squad, respectively. Katie and Elizabeth also talk to long-time clinical social worker and interventionist, Dr. Louise Stanger, on how to help someone you love who may be suffering through addiction. If you or anyone you love is struggling with alcohol use, you can call the national drug and alcohol treatment hotline at 1-800-622-HELP (4357).
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Katie sits down with House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi for this special Next Question bonus episode. Itâs an intimate, urgent conversation that leaves no issue off the table â from her thoughts on President Bidenâs decision to end his campaign and what she believes Vice President Kamala Harris must do to win in November to the increasingly bitter divisions that threaten our democracy and the devastating rise in political violence that has affected her on a deeply personal level, they cover it all. They also discuss Speaker Pelosiâs new book, âThe Art of Power,â which is a thoughtful reflection on some of her more consequential legislative decisions across a remarkable political career spanning four decades. As the country rights itself from the recent twists and turns of an unprecedented campaign season, this must-listen conversation gets to the heart of whatâs at stake as we look to November.
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