Katie Couric is a journalist and the first woman to solo-anchor a major network evening newscast. We discuss the disintegration of shared truth, what it was like getting boxed out at CBS, her Sarah Palin interview, cancer advocacy, and what she's learned about happiness. READ MORE👉🏼 http://bit.ly/richroll949 ✌🏼🌱 – Rich This Episode Is Brought To You By… Bon Charge: Save 15% on my favorite wellness products👉🏼https://bit.ly/boncharge2025 Rivian: Electric vehicles that keep the world adventurous forever👉🏼https://www.rivian.com On: High-performance shoes & apparel crafted for comfort and style👉🏼https://bit.ly/ONXRRP2025 Squarespace: Use code RichRoll to save 10% off👉🏼https://bit.ly/squarespace2025 Check out all of the amazing discounts from our Sponsors👉🏼https://www.richroll.com/sponsors LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/rrpitunes Spotify: http://bit.ly/rrpspotify Google: http://bit.ly/rrpgooglepods Meal Planner: http://meals.richroll.com Voicing Change Book: http://richroll.com/vc Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RichRollPodcastClips Newsletter: http://bit.ly/rollcallemail 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:09 Introduction & Early Career Reflections 00:01:57 Major Network Experiences & CBS Challenges 00:04:56 Media Ownership, Power, and Mergers 00:07:03 Journalistic Integrity & 60 Minutes Interview Concerns 00:10:11 Post-Truth & Post-Consequences Era 00:12:19 Cultural Whiplash & Political Decorum 00:18:11 Washington, DC Memories & Loss of Civility 00:21:07 AD BREAK 1 00:24:48 Understanding the Other Side & News Consumption 00:27:34 Loneliness Epidemic & Social Disconnection 00:30:01 Phones, Schools, and Digital Hygiene 00:32:56 Spidey Sense: Democracy & Women’s Health Disparities 00:42:51 Personal Loss & Cancer Advocacy 00:44:36 AD BREAK 2 00:46:45 Colon Cancer Awareness & Early-Onset Trends 00:48:06 Colon Cancer Awareness & Early-Onset Trends 00:52:59 Marathon Runners & Colon Cancer Study 01:02:33 Sarah Palin Interview & Media Impact 01:18:13 Advice, Happiness, and Meaning 01:28:12 Addiction to Phones & Importance of Boredom 01:30:25 80s Nostalgia & Changing Social Life 01:32:07 Conclusion & Final Thoughts CONNECT WITH RICH ✩ Website - http://richroll.com​ ✩ Rich Roll Podcast - https://richroll.com/all-episodes/ ✩ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/richroll/ ✩ Twitter - https://twitter.com/richroll ✩ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/richrollfans ✩ Strava - https://www.strava.com/athletes/14443?oq=rich ✩ Memoir: Finding Ultra - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/finding-ultra/ ✩ Meals - http://meals.richroll.com​ ✩ Cook - The Plantpower Way - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/the-plantpower-way-signed/ ✩ Italian! - The Plantpower Way: Italia - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/the-plantpower-way-italia-signed/ ✩ Support - https://www.patreon.com/richroll Thanks To The Team: Jason Camiolo, Dan Drake, Morgan McRae, Blake Curtis, Desmond Loh * * * * * NEW TO RICH? Hi I'm Rich Roll. I'm a vegan ultra-endurance athlete, author, podcaster, public speaker & wellness evangelist. But mainly I'm a dad of four. If you want to know more, visit my website or check out these two the NY Times articles: http://bit.ly/otillonyt http://bit.ly/vegansglam I LOVE MAIL! SEND IT HERE: 2630 Conejo Spectrum St. Thousand Oaks, CA 91320 #richroll #richrollpodcast