About this episode

Katie Couric interviews Senator Mark Kelly about his career, political views, and personal life.

Senator Mark Kelly has had an extraordinary career—as a Navy combat pilot, NASA astronaut, and now Arizona's senior U.S. senator. Today, he's also one of the Trump administration's most outspoken critics and a name that's increasingly being mentioned as a possible 2028 presidential candidate. Katie talks with Kelly about the latest developments in Iran, his clashes with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and what he believes is happening inside today's military. They also discuss why he thinks more men should become teachers and mentors and the partnership he shares with his wife, former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, whose survival after a 2011 assassination attempt reshaped both of their lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Katie Couric

Guest: Senator Mark Kelly

Topics covered

• politics
• military
• education
• personal stories
• advocacy

Keywords

• Senator Mark Kelly
• Katie Couric
• military
• education
• Gabby Giffords

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Trump administration, NASA, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

Places: Arizona

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