Katie Couric Launches New iHeartRadio Original Podcast

RADIO ONLINE | Thursday, September 26, 2019

Katie Couric

iHeartMedia has announced the official launch of "Next Question with Katie Couric," an iHeartRadio Original Podcast hosted by award-winning journalist and author Katie Couric. The show will explore some of today's most important issues and trends through conversations that span news, politics and pop culture. The second of 12 weekly episodes will be available October 10 on iHeartRadio. The first, on how pornography is impacting sexual relationships, was released as a sneak preview.

Topics include the ABC's of CBD, Jennifer Garner's foray into entrepreneurship, whether ageism is the last socially acceptable "ism," the eSports universe, and a conversation with a former white supremacist who now works to deradicalize others.

"I'm insatiably curious about the world and at this moment in time, things are changing at breakneck speed. In the face of seismic cultural shifts and information overload, I often try to connect the dots and I'm excited to take listeners along for the ride," said Couric . "With the help of an incredible line-up of guests and the unmatched reach of iHeartMedia, I'm excited to have listeners around the world examine these fascinating and urgent topics so they can come to a better understanding of what's happening and where we're going."

"The iHeartPodcast Network is committed to growing its vast podcast library with culturally significant content every day," added iHeartPodcast Network President Conal Byrne. "With the addition of ‘Next Question with Katie Couric,' we aim to give listeners a nuanced and expert perspective on topics affecting our daily lives from one of the industry's all-time best. At this point in our country's history, and amidst the nonstop daily news cycle, we need an experienced and incisive perspective on the issues that matter - and that's Katie Couric."

In addition to digital availability, full episodes and vignettes of "Next Question with Katie Couric" will air on iHeartMedia's broadcast radio outlets.