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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The federal government’s non-partisan civil service faces an existential threat as recent administrative shifts attempt to transform independent agencies into loyalist operations. Michael Lewis, author of Blockers, examines how the executive branch is being reshaped through the politicization of essential functions, su...
Malcolm Gladwell’s The American Way of Killing reexamines the American gun violence epidemic by challenging polarized narratives and advocating for evidence-based reform. Gladwell argues that the United States is fundamentally under-policed compared to European counterparts, suggesting that higher officer counts—if pai...
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death for women, yet medical research and treatment protocols have historically centered on male physiology, resulting in systemic misdiagnosis and the dismissal of female symptoms as "atypical." Dr. Stacey Rosen, a leading cardiologist and executive director of the Katz Insti...
Princess Diana’s life and legacy remain subjects of intense public fascination nearly 30 years after her death. Her younger brother, Charles Spencer, offers a deeply personal perspective in his book, Swan Song, Diana, My Sister, challenging long-held narratives about their childhood and the royal establishment. He deta...
The United States faces a critical moment as the 250th anniversary approaches, marked by an unprecedented shift toward authoritarianism and the erosion of democratic guardrails. The "Mar-a-Lagofication" of Washington, D.C., reflects a broader attempt to bypass traditional constitutional checks and concentrate power wit...
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