Katie Couric: Sexism, Storytelling & Standing Up to Cancer

Katie Couric: Sexism, Storytelling & Standing Up to Cancer

June 24, 2026 · 1h 17m · Episode 583

About this episode

Katie Couric discusses her career milestones, personal loss, and the challenges women face in healthcare.

Join Alex in New York City for an interview with Katie Couric. Katie discusses the milestone of becoming the first woman to solo anchor the evening news and the sexism, setbacks and double standards she has overcome throughout her career. She opens up about the loss of her first husband to cancer and how she navigated grief as a single mother. Katie also breaks down the inequity in healthcare and why women continue to face challenges when it comes to diagnosis, treatment and advocacy. Enjoy!

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