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   25 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 20 min

   America at 250: Historian Heather Cox Richardson on Democracy, History, and the American Experiment

   As America approaches its 250th anniversary, the country is grappling with fundamental questions about power, democracy, and national identity. So who better to help make sense of this moment than historian and bestselling author Heather Cox Richardson? Katie sits down with the writer behind Letters from an American for a wide-ranging conversation about how Washington, D.C. is being reshaped in Donald Trump's image, the legal theory underpinning efforts to expand presidential power, and why some scholars see echoes of controversial political ideas from the past. They also discuss the rise of…

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   18 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 26 min

   Dr. Elisa Port on Breast Cancer Myths, Screening, and Risk: What Every Woman Needs to Know

   More than 300,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer in the United States each year, yet misinformation about breast health, screening, and treatment remains widespread. This week on Next Question , Katie sits down with Dr. Elisa Port, Chief of Breast Surgery at Mount Sinai Health System and author of The Breast Advice , to answer some of the most common—and most misunderstood—questions about breast cancer. Drawing on more than 25 years of experience, Dr. Port shares practical, evidence-based guidance on mammograms, breast cancer risk, screening recommendations, the latest advances in…

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   11 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 32 min

   Why Are More Young Women Getting Breast Cancer?

   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.…

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   9 Jun 2026 · 48 min

   Katie’s One on One with Melinda French Gates

   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…

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   4 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 9 min

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

   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…

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   29 May 2026 · 1 hr 4 min

   Katie’s One-on-One with Senator Chris Murphy

   There was a time not so long ago in America when community was something people experienced every day. Kids played on local baseball teams sponsored by the Kiwanis Club. People knew the butcher at the grocery store. Churches, civic groups, and neighborhood businesses gave people a sense of identity, belonging, and purpose. Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy believes we’ve lost much of that connection, and that the consequences are reshaping everything from our politics to our mental health. In this live conversation at Judson Memorial Church, Katie talks with Murphy about the ideas at the…

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   21 May 2026 · 1 hr 11 min

   How to Disagree with Brené Brown and Adam Grant

   Brené Brown and Adam Grant have devoted much of their work to helping people better understand conflict, communication, and human behavior. Nevertheless, the two spent years estranged after a 2016 article Grant wrote led to a falling out between them. Now, they’ve reunited for a new podcast, The Curiosity Shop , where they explore complicated and often polarizing questions with humility, nuance, and a willingness to challenge each other in real time. Katie talks with them about repairing their relationship, why so many people struggle to have honest conversations, the impact of social media…

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   19 May 2026 · 1 hr 7 min

   Why Young People Are Giving Up on the Workforce with Jodi Kantor

   Pulitzer-Prize winning journalist Jodi Kantor knows a thing or two about getting to the heart of the matter and in her new book, How to Start: Discovering Your Life’s Work, she's giving advice on how to approach this daunting, AI-driven economy. But Jodi's a multi-hyphenate, so Katie also gets her thoughts on the “post-MeToo” era and her new beat at the New York Times covering the Supreme Court. Luckily she has wisdom (and hope!) for us, on all fronts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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   14 May 2026 · 1 hr 10 min

   George Conway's Political Transformation

   Once a loyal Republican who celebrated Donald Trump’s 2016 victory, George Conway is now one of this administration’s most outspoken critics and a Democratic candidate for Congress in New York’s 12th District. In this candid, wide-ranging conversation, he sits down with Katie to discuss what motivated him to run for office and why this moment requires more than commentary and criticism. He traces the early days of the first Trump administration, when he began to see something he could no longer ignore, and how that realization reshaped not just his politics, but his personal life, including…

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    8 May 2026 · 1 hr 14 min

    Life After the Unthinkable: A Mother’s Account of Losing Her Daughter Suddenly

    Some losses divide a life into before and after. In this conversation, writer and journalist Danielle Crittenden sits down with Katie to discuss her new memoir, Dispatches from Grief: A Mother’s Journey Through the Unthinkable , which chronicles the days and months following the sudden death of her 32-year-old daughter, Miranda, in February 2024. Crittenden reflects on the physical reality of grief, the maddening bureaucracy that follows death, and the difficulty finding professional support, even with significant resources. She also opens up about navigating loss alongside her husband,…