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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 without losing our minds. 

Tune in every Thursday and join Katie Couric and her guests for a conversation on NEXT QUESTION.

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Update frequency
every 6 days
Average duration
46 minutes
Episodes
377
Years Active
2016 - 2025
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Abortion: The Body Politic, Part 2

Abortion: The Body Politic, Part 2

In Part 2 of Abortion: The Body Politic, we step into the past, long before Roe, and trace the roots of today’s abortion’s debate to understand  — if abortions have always happened and the majority o…

00:50:31  |   Thu 16 Jun 2022
Abortion: The Body Politic, Part 1

Abortion: The Body Politic, Part 1

In Part 1 of Abortion: The Body Politic, we explore the current state of abortion access. Katie Couric visits two abortion clinics that straddle the Missouri-Illinois border. They are only 15 minutes…

00:46:25  |   Thu 09 Jun 2022
Coming soon … Abortion: The Body Politic

Coming soon … Abortion: The Body Politic

Forty-nine years ago, the landmark Roe v Wade decision guaranteed women the right to a safe, legal abortion. This June, the Supreme Court is expected to gut that historic ruling, triggering restricti…

00:03:01  |   Thu 02 Jun 2022
Live … from the metaverse!

Live … from the metaverse!

Suddenly it feels like everyone is talking about the metaverse, doesn’t it? But what exactly is the metaverse? Wikipedia describes it as “a network of 3D virtual worlds focused on social connection,”…

00:27:49  |   Thu 19 May 2022
Bonus: Melissa Gilbert goes 'Back to the Prairie'

Bonus: Melissa Gilbert goes 'Back to the Prairie'

You probably know Melissa Gilbert best from her time playing Laura Ingalls for nine seasons on the classic NBC television show, “Little House On the Prairie.” She’s done a lot since then – she’s cont…

00:45:34  |   Tue 17 May 2022
All Hail the Jeanaissance!

All Hail the Jeanaissance!

If you’ve been watching TV lately, you’ve probably noticed that Jean Smart is having something of a moment. While she’s been working steadily and building an enviable acting career for more than four…

00:32:52  |   Thu 12 May 2022
Unpacking the Roe draft bombshell with Mary Ziegler

Unpacking the Roe draft bombshell with Mary Ziegler

Something major happened this week: A leaked draft opinion from the Supreme Court indicated the court will strike down Roe versus Wade. The landmark 1973 decision ruled that the Constitution protects…

00:33:20  |   Thu 05 May 2022
Molly Shannon has got some unbelievable stories to tell

Molly Shannon has got some unbelievable stories to tell

You probably know Molly Shannon best from her iconic Saturday Night Live characters - quirky Catholic schoolgirl Mary Katherine Gallagher, proud (and limber!) 50-year old Sally O’Malley, and Deliciou…

00:42:33  |   Thu 28 Apr 2022
‘Addiction is a spectrum’: Meet the women centering themselves and rewriting the recovery narrative

‘Addiction is a spectrum’: Meet the women centering themselves and rewriting the recovery narrative

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 …

01:11:16  |   Thu 21 Apr 2022
Julia Haart’s unbelievable journey from communist Russia, to strict Orthodox community, to jet-setting fashion designer

Julia Haart’s unbelievable journey from communist Russia, to strict Orthodox community, to jet-setting fashion designer

If you’ve binged much TV this pandemic, you might have happened upon a new reality TV show on Netflix called “My Unorthodox Life.” The show is centered around Julia Haart, a high-powered CEO and fash…

00:45:58  |   Thu 14 Apr 2022
Mackenzie Fierceton: ‘Abuse can happen across all income levels and races and professions’

Mackenzie Fierceton: ‘Abuse can happen across all income levels and races and professions’

This week, Katie shares an intimate conversation with Mackenzie Fierceton, the 24-year-old subject of a lengthy, riveting and much-shared profile in the New Yorker written by Rachel Aviv. Mackenzie g…

01:26:27  |   Thu 07 Apr 2022
Bonus: Digging deep on the war in Ukraine with The Daily co-host Sabrina Tavernise

Bonus: Digging deep on the war in Ukraine with The Daily co-host Sabrina Tavernise

For this bonus episode, I’m excited to share my conversation with New York Times journalist and The Daily co-host, Sabrina Tavernise. Sabrina recently spent three weeks in Ukraine and has delivered a…

00:48:05  |   Sat 02 Apr 2022
Adam Scott is as delightful as you think he is

Adam Scott is as delightful as you think he is

Adam Scott is a familiar face, having starred in some truly bingeable TV, including “Parks and Rec,” the cult-fave “Party Down,” “Big Little Lies,” and now the psychological thriller, “Severance” fro…

00:48:20  |   Thu 31 Mar 2022
Amanda Seyfried on becoming the unknowable Elizabeth Holmes

Amanda Seyfried on becoming the unknowable Elizabeth Holmes

We may be in the golden age of true crime television. Our latest obsession? The Silicon scammer. The bad entrepreneur. The failing founder. From “Super Pumped” (about Uber founder Travis Kalanick), t…

00:33:07  |   Thu 24 Mar 2022
Reshma Saujani on why there’s no better time to redesign the workplace for women

Reshma Saujani on why there’s no better time to redesign the workplace for women

When Reshma Saujani started Girls Who Code in 2012, she was on a mission to close the gender gap in technology. Now, she’s on a new mission: to bridge the support gap for women and bring more moms ba…

00:54:13  |   Thu 17 Mar 2022
Long COVID deep dive, Part 2: ‘I hope someone with the power to change something is listening’

Long COVID deep dive, Part 2: ‘I hope someone with the power to change something is listening’

In part 2 of Next Question’s deep dive into long COVID, Katie tries to get some answers. Why is the healthcare system so routinely dismissing the experiences of long COVID sufferers? Why is it so dif…

00:43:30  |   Fri 11 Mar 2022
Long COVID deep dive, Part 1: ‘You need to grieve the life you thought you were going to live’

Long COVID deep dive, Part 1: ‘You need to grieve the life you thought you were going to live’

Two years after COVID came to this country and shut it — and the world — down, Americans are eager to move on from this historic and devastating pandemic. The United States alone has lost close to on…

00:39:46  |   Thu 10 Mar 2022
Jessica Chastain is taking control of the story

Jessica Chastain is taking control of the story

The new season of Next Question with Katie Couric launches with a satisfying dive into the movie industry with the brilliant Jessica Chastain. Jessica is up for another Oscar for her transformative p…

00:42:36  |   Thu 03 Mar 2022
Sneak peek at an all new season!

Sneak peek at an all new season!

After diving deep into Katie’s past last season, with the release of her memoir, “Going There,” Next Question with Katie Couric is taking its new season into the future. With her signature curiosity,…

00:01:38  |   Thu 24 Feb 2022
Bonus: Rep. Jamie Raskin on trauma, the insurrection, and the Trump of it all

Bonus: Rep. Jamie Raskin on trauma, the insurrection, and the Trump of it all

WARNING: This episode contains information about suicide, which may be upsetting for some people. If you or anyone you know needs it, the suicide life line is there to help: 1-800-273-8255.

You might …

00:50:34  |   Thu 17 Feb 2022
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