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Next Question with Katie Couric

Next Question with Katie Couric

By: Katie Couric Media
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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.

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

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Episodes
  • Why Are More Young Women Getting Breast Cancer?

    Why Are More Young Women Getting Breast Cancer?
    Jun 11 2026
    Cancer 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 Next Question episode, presented by Eli Lilly and Company, Katie speaks with Dr. Mary Beth Terry, professor of epidemiology and environmental sciences at Columbia University and Executive Director of the Silent Spring Institute, about what may be fueling this troubling trend. They discuss the latest research on breast cancer risk, including the potential role of environmental exposures, lifestyle factors, and genetics. Later, Katie is joined by Ali Feller, host of the Ali on the Run Show, who shares her experience being diagnosed with breast cancer at 38 and what it’s been like to navigate motherhood while living with Stage 4 disease.

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    1 hr and 32 mins
  • Katie’s One on One with Melinda French Gates

    Katie’s One on One with Melinda French Gates
    Jun 9 2026
    Melinda 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 health, menopause, and mental health. Katie and Melinda talk about how we got to this place, how the Trump administration is undermining trust in science, and how better research could transform millions of lives. Melinda also shares her thoughts on reproductive rights, vaccine misinformation, AI's potential in healthcare, global health challenges, and the role philanthropy can play in driving meaningful change around the world.

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    48 mins
  • Laurie Metcalf: Death of a Salesman, Broadway, and a Life in Characters

    Laurie Metcalf: Death of a Salesman, Broadway, and a Life in Characters
    Jun 4 2026

    Laurie 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 winner and two-time Tony Award winner, she has spent decades captivating audiences on stage and screen with performances that are at once precise, vulnerable, and unforgettable.


    Now, Laurie is earning widespread acclaim—and another Tony nomination—for her portrayal of Linda Loman in Broadway's celebrated revival of Death of a Salesman, which has received 9 Tony Award nominations.


    In this rare interview, Laurie joins Katie to discuss the enduring relevance of Arthur Miller's masterpiece, what draws her to complex characters, how she approaches the craft of acting, and what she's learned over a career that has spanned television, film, and theater.

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    1 hr and 9 mins
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