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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... more

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LaShae Rolle
Breast cancer patient advocate and PhD candidate in public health
Episode: Life After Cancer Treatment: What You Should Know
Dr. Lillian Smyth
Senior Vice President and Global Development Head for Breast Cancer at Eli Lilly and Company
Eli Lilly and Company
Episode: Life After Cancer Treatment: What You Should Know
Bryan Stevenson
Founder of the Equal Justice Initiative, challenging racial injustice and mass incarceration.
Equal Justice Initiative
Episode: The Movement is Not Dead: Bryan Stevenson on 2020, Backlash, and What Comes Next
Emma Heming Willis
Model, actress, and advocate for caregivers
Episode: The Unexpected Journey: Emma Heming Willis on Caregiving, Love, and Resilience
Dr. Geoffrey Hinton
The Godfather of AI and Nobel Prize winner
Episode: The “Godfather of AI,” Dr. Geoffrey Hinton, on AI’s Existential Risk
Dr. Krys Araujo-Torres
Head of US Medical Affairs for Nature's Bounty
Nature's Bounty
Episode: Feeling Good at Any Age: How to Nourish Your Body To Live Longer *and* Better
Dr. Karen Tang
Board certified gynecologist and minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon, educator on women's health
Katie Couric Media
Episode: Feeling Good At Any Age: From Menstruation to Menopause – A Candid Conversation with Dr. Karen Tang
Lisa Murkowski
Republican Senator from Alaska and author of Far From Home
United States Senate
Episode: Katie’s One-on-One with Senator Lisa Murkowski
Eric Holder
Former U.S. Attorney General under Barack Obama
Episode: The DOJ Under Siege: Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder Sounds the Alarm

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Katie Couric
Host and journalist known for her seasoned insights into political and societal issues, engaging with a wide array of expert guests to explore pressing topics with tact and relatability.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 5.3k ratings
  • Love the podcasts

    Every episode is full of information

    The interview with

    Bryan Stevenson

    Is been amazing and very true

    I hope everyone starts waking up

    He is right everyone needs to think about the future and that our actions have consequences

    Thank you

    HOW AMERICA CAN AVOID BECOMING RUSSIA

    Political pressure must be brought to bear—through the courts, the press, and the states, but also applied to legislators while they still have any power left.

    The atlantic

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Indyeche
    United States23 days ago
  • Never give up Katie

    It gives great comfort that you keep trying to fight the good fight for democracy. I’m glad you were joined today by another voice of reason in Brian .

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jjjannali
    Australia24 days ago
  • Interview

    Any interview with Bryan Stevenson is wonderful, educational, talking about tough subjects.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    E_Munch
    United States25 days ago
  • Love Katie and love this show

    The Matt Friend episode is the best one yet!!! Love when we see Katie’s great sense of humor. I love this show!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    02JQ
    United Statesa month ago
  • Resentful

    Was she always this resentful and terrible to other women? She interrupts people to the point of hostility. Why is she inviting guests she hates?

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    nbsfmc
    United States2 months ago

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The Unexpected Journey: Emma Heming Willis on Caregiving, Love, and Resilience
Q: Did you find yourself engaged in that kind of magical thinking for a while?
Early on, Emma felt hopeful that something could be fixed and avoided information about the disease, similar to Katie's experience with her husband's illness.
The Unexpected Journey: Emma Heming Willis on Caregiving, Love, and Resilience
Q: What do you wish had happened that first hour when you were told of Bruce's diagnosis?
Emma wishes that caregivers were provided with clear information and resources right after a diagnosis, rather than leaving the doctor's office with just the diagnosis and no guidance.
The “Godfather of AI,” Dr. Geoffrey Hinton, on AI’s Existential Risk
Q: How do you see AI impacting jobs?
The gap between rich and poor will increase, leading to more violence as the working class gets a worse deal.
The “Godfather of AI,” Dr. Geoffrey Hinton, on AI’s Existential Risk
Q: Do you believe countries would collaborate to prevent AI from taking over?
Yes, I think there will be collaboration on how to prevent AI from taking over because no country wants AI to take over.
The “Godfather of AI,” Dr. Geoffrey Hinton, on AI’s Existential Risk
Q: What does it mean to you to be honored with the Nobel Prize?
It means a lot to get a Nobel Prize. For every scientist, that's kind of the highest honor you can get.

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