I've Had It All the President’s Morons
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Dec 16, 2025 
Katie Couric, the iconic broadcast journalist, shares her insights on the state of journalism today. She critiques attacks on the press, highlighting the challenges of corporate influence and conflicts of interest. The conversation touches on the decline of independent reporting and the importance of outlets like The Atlantic and ProPublica. Katie reflects on personal privacy amid public scrutiny and discusses her journey through motherhood and evolving beliefs. With her signature wit, she delves into the impacts of AI and her hopes for unity in America.
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Journalism Under Coordinated Pressure
- Katie Couric warns journalists face growing demeaning treatment and loss of access under the current administration.
- She links corporate influence and donations to curtailed press freedom and self-censorship.
Celebrate Robust Investigative Work
- Katie highlights strong investigative reporters and outlets still doing important work despite hostile rhetoric.
- She cautions against ignoring quality journalism while criticizing corporate conflicts that chill reporting.
Corporate Deals Can Warp Coverage
- Katie explains corporate mergers and donations create conflicts that can influence coverage decisions.
- She cites media companies' financial dealings with political actors as corrosive to editorial independence.
