Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard Katie Couric
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Apr 16, 2018 
Katie Couric, a veteran journalist and author, shares insights from her illustrious career and her new documentary series. She dives into the challenges of political correctness and the role of empathy in understanding marginalized experiences. The conversation navigates her landmark interview with Sarah Palin and the balance between work and motherhood. Couric reflects on her husband’s illness, turning personal tragedy into public health advocacy, while also addressing the impact of automation and media polarization in today’s society.
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Cultural Sensitivity Needs Nuance
- Katie Couric observes heightened cultural sensitivity around political correctness across campuses, literature, and fashion.
- She argues nuance and open dialogue are needed to avoid divisiveness and allow learning.
Affirmation Over Information
- Dax Shepard argues social media fuels binary thinking and affirmation over information.
- He says empathy can bridge gaps by relating to feelings even when experiences differ.
Protect Space For Curious Questions
- Dax warns that cancel culture can end careers for misstatements and stifle academic peer review.
- Katie urges allowing ignorant questions and curiosity to avoid silencing necessary conversations.