Decoder with Nilay Patel Recode Decode: Katie Couric
Jun 12, 2020
Katie Couric, a renowned media personality, discusses the unique nature of today’s political protests and the challenges journalists face balancing objectivity with advocacy. She reflects on her famous interview with Sarah Palin, shares insights from her upcoming memoir, and explores the ongoing battle over Confederate history. Couric also assesses the divided landscape of American news and reveals what she would ask Donald Trump in a hypothetical interview, offering an engaging look into the evolving world of media.
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Lennon Lacey Story
- Katie Couric discusses her time at Yahoo and National Geographic.
- She covered the story of Lennon Lacey, a young man found hanging in North Carolina.
Re-evaluating History
- America needs to re-evaluate how it teaches history.
- Many don't understand why Confederate statues are offensive due to a warped view of history.
Confederate Statues Series
- Couric put extensive effort into a series about Confederate statues and the Lost Cause narrative.
- The series covered Charlottesville's Unite the Right rally and Mitch Landrieu's statue removal in New Orleans.
