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 (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
What this show covers
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What listeners will find here
Michael Lewis on the overlooked public servants holding government together
Michael Lewis joins Katie to discuss Blockers, his new book about career public servants navigating a dramatic reshaping of the federal government during the second Trump administration. The conversation looks at the institutions and people who quietly keep the country running, and why their role matters now.
Malcolm Gladwell argues America’s gun debate may be asking the wrong questions
Gun violence in America is the focus as Katie talks with Malcolm Gladwell about his book The American Way of Killing. Their conversation examines why U.S. violence differs from peer nations, how policing and prisons fit in, and why some major gun-control efforts may miss the mark.
Danny Meyer on building culture that lasts as a business gets bigger
Danny Meyer discusses scaling an enduring culture, drawing on four decades in restaurants from Union Square Cafe to Shake Shack. The conversation explores failure, leadership, optimism, and what it takes to grow without losing the values that made the business work in the first place.
Patti Smith reflects on the people, losses, and art that shaped her life
Patti Smith discusses Bread of Angels, a return to the earliest influences and turning points that formed her life and work. The conversation explores childhood, creative awakening, marriage, motherhood, loss, memory, and how she has kept hold of her sense of self over time.
Why women miss the warning signs of heart disease—and what to know now
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women, and this episode explores why it’s still too often overlooked. Host and cardiologist Stacey E. Rosen, MD, discuss gaps in research, symptoms many women miss, and practical ways to better understand and protect heart health.
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