Next Question with Katie Couric
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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 without losing our minds.
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Episodes
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- Rachel Maddow on Trump's Downfall, MAGA's Future & What's Next for America · 60 minRachel Maddow joins Katie Couric for a wide-ranging conversation about Donald Trump, the future of MAGA, and what the stunning results of the 2026 midterm elections mean for…
- The Art of Aging: The Loneliness Fix · 50 minMy girlfriends and I have a plan: When we’re 85, we’re all moving into one big house together, somewhere warm, of course. Our own modern-day Golden Girls. (I’ll be Sophia.) But…
- The 2026 Midterms: A Democratic Landslide and a Republican Reckoning · 57 minThe 2026 midterms delivered an extraordinary night for Democrats, who won control of both houses of Congress and flipped key races in states like Texas, Kansas, and South…
- The Art of Aging: What Every Woman Should Know About Her Brain · 1 h 11 minAs we get older, so many of us notice little changes in our memory: forgetting a name, losing a word mid-sentence, rereading the same paragraph three times. It’s easy to write…
- Kerry Kennedy on Her Mother Ethel’s Extraordinary Life · 1 h 11 minEthel Kennedy was pregnant with her 11th child when her husband, Robert F. Kennedy, was assassinated in 1968. She spent the next five decades raising her children, keeping her…
- The Art of Aging: What Happens to Your Sex Life as You Age? · 1 h 27 minAs I get closer to my 70th birthday, I’ve been thinking a lot about what it really means to age well. That’s what inspired “The Art of Aging,” where I’m talking with leading…
- Kyle MacLachlan Gets Personal: Inside His New Memoir “Fictional Selves” · 1 h 10 minKyle MacLachlan has spent four decades disappearing into other people. He’s been Paul Atreides in Dune, Special Agent Dale Cooper in Twin Peaks, and Trey MacDougal in Sex and the…
- The Art of Aging: Word of Mouth · 1 h 30 minWhen we talk about aging well, we focus on our hearts, our brains, and our muscles, but we almost never talk about our mouths. After this conversation, I think that’s a big…
- How Breast Cancer Changes a Family: Two Mothers and Daughters on Life After Diagnosis · 1 h 11 minA breast cancer diagnosis doesn’t just affect the person diagnosed. It can change the lives and relationships of everyone around them. In this episode of Next Question, I spoke…
- Faith, Fear, and Fascism: Jennifer Welch on MAGA and the Bible Belt · 1 h 1 minThe “I’ve Had It” ladies–Jennifer Welch and Angie “Pumps” Sullivan–have taken social media by storm. The two progressive women from Oklahoma who have, well, had it with the…
- An Unexpected Life: Remembering Gloria Steinem · 1 h 8 minGloria Steinem was more than a feminist icon. She was a pioneering journalist, a tireless activist, and a driving force behind a movement that transformed the lives of…
- The Art of Aging: The Hormone Handbook · 51 minAs I get closer to my 70th birthday, I’ve been thinking a lot about what it really means to age well. That’s what inspired “The Art of Aging,” where I’m talking with leading…
- BLOCKERS: Michael Lewis on the People Who Keep America Running · 1 h 8 minMichael Lewis has an extraordinary ability to help us make sense of the world. Whether he's writing about Wall Street or Silicon Valley, baseball or behavioral economics, he has…
- Malcolm Gladwell on America’s Gun Crisis · 1 h 3 minGun violence remains one of America's most divisive issues. But according to Malcolm Gladwell, much of the debate is focused on the wrong questions. Katie talks with Malcolm…
- The Art Of Aging: The Heart Of The Matter · 1 h 7 minAs I get closer to my 70th birthday, I’ve been thinking a lot about what it really means to age well. That’s what inspired “The Art of Aging,” where I’m talking with leading…
- Earl Spencer on Why the World Won’t Forget Princess Diana · 1 h 17 minNearly 30 years after Princess Diana’s death, her younger brother, Charles Spencer, is telling his story. In his new book, Swan Song: Diana, My Sister, the 9th Earl Spencer…
- Danny Meyer on Scaling Culture and Betting on the Upside · 1 h 18 minThe name Danny Meyer is synonymous with the New York City food scene. His restaurants have become Gotham institutions, from Union Square Cafe and Gramercy Tavern to The Modern…
- All the Wrong Moves: Katie's One-on-One with Anthony Scaramucci · 1 h 28 minAnthony Scaramucci has led a life full of unexpected twists and turns. After building a successful career on Wall Street, he spent a memorable and famously brief 11 days as…
- Patti Smith on Bread of Angels and the People Who Shaped Her · 1 h 21 minPatti Smith has spent decades turning her life into art as a poet, musician, artist, and author. In her new book, Bread of Angels, she goes back to the very beginning, tracing…
- Marc Elias: We Didn't Save Democracy — We Bought Time · 1 h 26 minWith less than 50 days until the midterm elections, major battles are already underway over voting rights, election rules, redistricting, and how Americans vote. Katie Couric…
- Colin Kaepernick on His Legacy, the NFL, and Roger Goodell · 1 h 2 minIn 2016, NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick made global headlines when he decided to take a knee during the National Anthem in response to a spate of killings of young Black men by…
- Why Has Medicine Treated Women Like "Small Men with Boobs?" with Dr. Sharon Malone · 33 minKatie sits down with Dr. Sharon Malone at the Aspen Institute to talk about why women's health has been under-researched and under-funded for centuries -- which also happens to…
- Rob Lowe Reflects on His Career, Family, and the Impact of Cancer Clinical Trials · 39 minRob Lowe is best known for his decades in Hollywood, from The West Wing to Parks and Recreation and beyond. In this episode of Next Question, I spoke with him about his career…
- Katie’s One-on-One with Professor Timothy Snyder · 1 h 4 minThe Trump administration is testing the boundaries of presidential power in ways that are reshaping American politics and raising profound questions about the future of this…
- Katie’s One-on-One with Senator Bill Cassidy · 29 minPublic health remains one of this country’s most politically charged issues. Six years after the COVID pandemic upended everyday life, Americans are still divided over vaccines…
- Katie’s One-on-One with Senator Mark Kelly · 47 minSenator Mark Kelly has had an extraordinary career—as a Navy combat pilot, NASA astronaut, and now Arizona's senior U.S. senator. Today, he's also one of the Trump…
- Erin Brockovich's Latest Fight: AI Data Centers · 1 h 14 minMore than 30 years after taking on Pacific Gas & Electric—and winning—Erin Brockovich is still fighting for communities. This time, her focus is on one of the fastest-growing…
- More Rules for Aging with Roger Rosenblatt · 46 minWhat does it mean to age well? Few people have explored that question with more wisdom, humor, and grace than Roger Rosenblatt. In his new book, More Rules for Aging, Roger…
- My Mom Finally Listened: Cameron Rogers & Her Mother on Anxiety, Medication, and Becoming Present · 31 minCameron Oaks Rogers, host of the podcast Conversations With Cam, sits down with her mother Cindy Linville for a raw, funny, and deeply moving conversation about motherhood…
- Katie Couric one on one with “Couples Therapy” star Dr. Orna Guralnik · 1 h 5 minIf you've ever seen an episode of Showtime's Couples Therapy, you already know Dr. Orna Guralnik has an almost uncanny ability to get to the heart of what's really going on…
- REGIME CHANGE: Katie’s One-on-One with Maggie Haberman · 38 minJournalist Maggie Haberman has spent decades covering Donald Trump, from his days as a New York real estate developer to his return to the White House for a second term. Now, she…
- America at 250: Historian Heather Cox Richardson on Democracy, History, and the American Experiment · 1 h 19 minAs America approaches its 250th anniversary, the country is grappling with fundamental questions about power, democracy, and national identity. So who better to help make sense…
- Dr. Elisa Port on Breast Cancer Myths, Screening, and Risk: What Every Woman Needs to Know · 1 h 26 minMore than 300,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer in the United States each year, yet misinformation about breast health, screening, and treatment remains widespread…
- Why Are More Young Women Getting Breast Cancer? · 1 h 32 minCancer has long been considered a disease of aging. But diagnoses among adults under 50 are rising significantly, and breast cancer is a major driver of that increase. In this…
- Katie’s One on One with Melinda French Gates · 48 minMelinda French Gates believes that women’s health has been ignored and underfunded for far too long. Now, she has announced a new $215 million investment focused on reproductive…
- Laurie Metcalf: Death of a Salesman, Broadway, and a Life in Characters · 1 h 8 minLaurie Metcalf is one of the most acclaimed actors of her generation, known for bringing extraordinary depth and humanity to every role she takes on. A four-time Emmy Award…
- Katie’s One-on-One with Rahm Emanuel · 1 h 2 minRahm Emanuel has been one of the most influential figures in Democratic politics for decades. He’s served as a congressman, White House chief of staff under President Obama…
- Katie’s One-on-One with Senator Chris Murphy · 1 h 3 minThere was a time not so long ago in America when community was something people experienced every day. Kids played on local baseball teams sponsored by the Kiwanis Club. People…
- How to Disagree with Brené Brown and Adam Grant · 1 h 10 minBrené Brown and Adam Grant have devoted much of their work to helping people better understand conflict, communication, and human behavior. Nevertheless, the two spent years…
- Why Young People Are Giving Up on the Workforce with Jodi Kantor · 1 h 6 minPulitzer-Prize winning journalist Jodi Kantor knows a thing or two about getting to the heart of the matter and in her new book, How to Start: Discovering Your Life’s Work, she's…
- George Conway's Political Transformation · 1 h 9 minOnce a loyal Republican who celebrated Donald Trump’s 2016 victory, George Conway is now one of this administration’s most outspoken critics and a Democratic candidate for…
- Life After the Unthinkable: A Mother’s Account of Losing Her Daughter Suddenly · 1 h 14 minSome losses divide a life into before and after. In this conversation, writer and journalist Danielle Crittenden sits down with Katie to discuss her new memoir, Dispatches from…
- Katie's one-on-one with Judy Faulkner of Epic Systems · 54 minJudy Faulkner runs a company whose software touches nearly every American's medical records. Katie traveled to Epic's sprawling, whimsical campus in Verona, Wisconsin to sit down…
- Historian Timothy Snyder on Orban’s defeat, Christian nationalism, and What’s Coming Next · 1 h 4 min · Season 12 Episode 29Snyder has spent his career studying how democracies collapse — and how they fight back. He's the Chair in Modern European History at the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public…
- Katie’s One-on-One with Admiral William McRaven · 59 min · Season 12 Episode 28Retired four-star Admiral and former commander of US Special Operations Command William McRaven oversaw the 2011 Navy SEAL raid that killed Osama bin Laden. Beyond his military…
- Katie’s One-on-One with Jack Schlossberg · 49 min · Season 12 Episode 27Jack Schlossberg is JFK's only grandson, and he's making his first bid for elected office in Manhattan's 12th Congressional District, the seat being vacated by Jerry Nadler. He…
- The Early Onset Emergency: A Live Panel on Colorectal Cancer's Alarming New Trend · 36 min · Season 12 Episode 26In this special live episode recorded during Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, she sits down with Kevin Conroy, CEO of Exact Sciences and the force behind Cologuard; Judy…
- Colorectal Cancer and The Couric Effect - Continued: Awareness to Action to Advocacy · 54 min · Season 12 Episode 25Colorectal cancer is one of the few cancers that can often be prevented through screening, yet far too many people aren't getting screened on time. In this episode of Medically…
- One on One with CA Governor Gavin Newsom · 1 h 20 min · Season 12 Episode 24California Governor Gavin Newsom has spent his career outrunning a public image that reduces him to a caricature—slick, ambitious, and impossibly polished. But in this…
- The Heart of Longevity with Dr. Rhonda Patrick · 1 h 12 min · Season 12 Episode 19Longevity is having a moment far beyond Silicon Valley, and as we all look not just to live longer but to live better, In this episode of Next Question, Katie sits down with…
