Everything WRONG With Modern Media | Katie Couric

Rich Roll

Nov 17, 2025

Episode description

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 ✌🏼🌱 – RichThis 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/ONXRRP2025Squarespace: 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 PODCASTApple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/rrpitunesSpotify: http://bit.ly/rrpspotifyGoogle: http://bit.ly/rrpgooglepodsMeal Planner: http://meals.richroll.comVoicing Change Book: http://richroll.com/vcClips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RichRollPodcastClipsNewsletter: http://bit.ly/rollcallemail00:00:00 Intro00:01:09 Introduction & Early Career Reflections00:01:57 Major Network Experiences & CBS Challenges00:04:56 Media Ownership, Power, and Mergers00:07:03 Journalistic Integrity & 60 Minutes Interview Concerns00:10:11 Post-Truth & Post-Consequences Era00:12:19 Cultural Whiplash & Political Decorum00:18:11 Washington, DC Memories & Loss of Civility00:21:07 AD BREAK 100:24:48 Understanding the Other Side & News Consumption00:27:34 Loneliness Epidemic & Social Disconnection00:30:01 Phones, Schools, and Digital Hygiene00:32:56 Spidey Sense: Democracy & Women’s Health Disparities00:42:51 Personal Loss & Cancer Advocacy00:44:36 AD BREAK 200:46:45 Colon Cancer Awareness & Early-Onset Trends00:48:06 Colon Cancer Awareness & Early-Onset Trends00:52:59 Marathon Runners & Colon Cancer Study01:02:33 Sarah Palin Interview & Media Impact01:18:13 Advice, Happiness, and Meaning01:28:12 Addiction to Phones & Importance of Boredom01:30:25 80s Nostalgia & Changing Social Life01:32:07 Conclusion & Final ThoughtsCONNECT 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/richrollThanks 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/vegansglamI LOVE MAIL! SEND IT HERE:2630 Conejo Spectrum St.Thousand Oaks, CA 91320#richroll #richrollpodcast

Mindsip insights from this episode:

Address gender gap in medical research for better health outcomes

Women do live longer but not better, as they are often diagnosed four years later than men and were only required to be included in clinical trials since 1993.

#research

#women

Embrace boredom to boost creativity

A part of your brain responsible for creative thinking only activates when you are not distracted, which is why being bored is crucial for creativity.

#creativity

#mind

Prioritize quality relationships for a happy life

A recent Harvard study concluded that the single most important factor for a happy life is the quality of your relationships with family and friends.

#happiness

#relationships

Investigate causes of rising early onset colon cancer rates

The number of people under 50 diagnosed with colon cancer is expected to double in the next five years, with scientists investigating causes like the microbiome and microplastics.

#cancer

#microbiome

Address women's health funding disparity in research

Erectile dysfunction, which affects 19% of men, has received five times more research funding than PMS, which affects 90% of women.

#research

#women

Break free from bedrotting: limit phone time in bed

'Bedrotting' is a new term for the behavior of spending hours in bed on your phone, often before even getting up in the morning.

#routine

#sleep

Utilize Bon Charge red light mask for youthful skin rejuvenation

The Bon Charge red light face mask uses specific wavelengths of red light (630nm) and near-infrared light (850nm) to work at the cellular level to promote youthful skin.

#red-light

#skin

Recognize increased colon cancer risk in marathon runners

A preliminary study found that marathon and ultra-marathon runners had a much higher incidence of polyps and colon cancer than the general population.