Katie Couric: One of the most pivotal, impactful interviews I've ever done

[@lovely-mk4rt]

Katie Couric is under- appreciated. She is intelligent, up to date, clear and concise responses and very pretty

[@ellensalomonsen7465]

I don’t know. Kavanaugh was accused of assault 36 years ago. That can be difficult to prove. But it is evidence in plain sight that he has an aggressive temper and don’t bother to verbally attack his opponents in a very disrespectful way. If I had someone to a job interview who behaved like this, I would never ever approve a contract, not even for a trial period. He has unacceptable behavior.

[@dontshowmyname9561]

yeah when moronic senators are trying to trap him with ridiculous wording. Confirm him!

[@johnkarford6430]

Yeah lets see your temper when life is ruined by allegations with no evidence!

[@Raw7edi]

people dont bother.. this are cnn paid trolls.. its obvious that you cannot be that stupid

[@auntiecarrollyn1]

Hell they don't even approve of this behavior when picking contestants on game shows or Americas Got Talent never mind the Supreme Court. The highest office in the land.

[@pietrojenkins6901]

He was openly partisan too.

[@Kat-nt6fr]

Katie Couric's comment about the fact that Kavanaugh went to Fox News for his defense interview really points out his partisan leanings.

[@stacysmith7387]

Kat 020949 Katie Kouric keeps getting better with age. I wish she could go back to evening news. She’s smart, tactile, and tactful.

[@Kat-nt6fr]

I agree. She has gone through some pretty tough times during her career but managed to retain her integrity and grace while under fire.

[@i.m.7710]

She's right, we have not progressed one tiny bit from Anita Hill. I totally believed Anita Hill, my clients at the time were all white Republican women, they were 1000% percent against her, it was sad. I never talked politics or religion at work, I would have lost the ability to put food on the table for my kids.

[@annleslie7826]

I. M. - I watched the Anita Hill hearings 27 years ago with my grandmother, Mimi. Mimi said she was appalled at how Ms. Hill was treated. I agree with my grandmother 100%. We have a Long way to go.

[@dmtdave207]

Investment tip. Buy Kleenex stocks now because they will skyrocket after Kavanaugh gets confirmed. And then invest in prozak, because there isnt a "blue wave" coming, and the anti-American lefty-nazis are going to finally lose the rest of their minds. We are pissed. We are voting to save our country. Trump, though flawed, is the only President that isnt part of the Uni-Party. Pay attention.

[@annleslie7826]

Poly-Rhythmic Octopoid , I’m way too much of a respectable lady to work up the perfect hand gesture I’ve got just for You. Good luck Mr. P.G.

[@adriennesaffer9964]

@@annleslie7826 We won't put up with any of you sore loser leftist tantrums anymore , the people have spoken.!!!! Hillary's criminal ass will be tried by a military tribunal for treason!!!

[@repeat7023]

The truth sets free. kzbin.info/www/bejne/roHCpqGojNVlg80

[@aleekamoskowitz743]

We didn’t learn not to let people with no experience run the country. Not in 2008 with Palin. Or 2016 with trump.

[@ciaranbermingham9037]

you must be a dumb fucker to write something like that

[@davidgrover5996]

Like a freshman Senator with a pathetic work ethic manifested by high absenteeism from Chicago for example Aleeka?

[@salmonline]

Hey, trumpflakes... bring up Hillary's emails next, retards...lol... Oh, hey...BENGHAZI!!!... amIright?...lol...

[@aleekamoskowitz743]

David Grover - Sure, you could make that argument. But Obama was a front runner since 2004 and was in the senate since then. Palin don't know anything except for her corner of the world in Alaska, and Trump has never held office.

[@davidgrover5996]

Alaska is the largest State in the Union and the governor has independent military powers unique to only one other location in the U.S. Aleeka. Life must be interesting for those as ignorant as you.

[@robertocaguingin138]

Katie Couric is really way, way above the other broadcast journalists on American television! Voice , most pleasing to the ears, the depth of conversation she dishes would make the others in the business pale in comparison. Greatly admired!

[@andrewehunt68]

Excellent interview. She's a voice of reason.

[@jenniferlawrenceofficial271]

Why KAVANAUGH was angry at the dems and the Clintons!?

[@scottcook3081]

You suck, suck and suck.

[@froggreen2067]

hum I gave youtube a notice about your words.

[@janetairlines1351]

Because they are crooked as hell and running a smear campaign against him. Democrats are in for a shock in november.

[@scottcook3081]

Go ahead you weak whiny baby.

[@capiamus]

You Lady, are an Idiot. If The Dems,and the Clinton Crime Foundation tried to destroy you, your Husband, or Wife. Your Children. Your Mom ,or Dad. Would you not be angry. Please do not use your emotions. Use your brain please. God bless ya.

[@CandaceYoung962]

This is a really good, insightful and honest POV from Couric.

[@TravelinBand747]

The most striking thing about those interviews was that Couric essentially nailed Palin with straightforward questions. There were no "gotcha" questions, there was no confrontational stuff, Couric was professional and focused throughout her interviews and Palin cooked her own goose by revealing how unprepared and laughably unqualified that she was for such an office. Funny thing is, after this was all over, Palin did what whined and tried to accuse Couric of being biased and unfair. The questions asked were ones that any seasoned professional running for VP should have been able to answer in their sleep. Palin was and is an embarrassment.

[@vickiecarnes8372]

He avoided most questions he lied under oath! That’s enough for me he should be disqualified

[@DE-xt7jv]

it didn't matter when the letter was disclosed, it would always have been politicized. This is where we are at.

[@Ottts22]

Looking from the outside to the US, it is incredible how much hate comes from the partisan people, especially the conservatives CHRISTIANS on this side make me gasp. What happened??? That is really sad and frightening to read.

[@markw3370]

Have you ever drank to the point of blacking out?? I don't recall!! I don't recall says you have!! A NO means you haven't!!

[@Harkart59]

Right ON Katie Couric!!!!

[@russellnewton6660]

Why are judges not neutral in America ?

[@rootykazooty351]

Because US democracy is dying.

[@ranz2355]

Russell Newton They are! They are required to make sure trials proceed legally, Supreme Court Justices must look at the facts of the case and rule according to the law. They can’t arbitrarily rule one way or another, it must be based on the law, unless the law is unconstitutional.

[@wordforger]

Most are. However, there are just as many that are ELECTED, which doesn't exactly lend itself to impartiality, and those that are chosen by elected officials because they will advance a particular political agenda. Growing political polarization in our government has made some of these choices rather questionable. However, the Supreme Court has maintained a relatively stable balance for some time now of four liberals, four conservatives, and one moderate swing vote to decide issues. It's imperfect, but it's worked to make no side completely happy but no side completely angry because it does, in the end, turn out as a neutral court. The nomination of Kavanaugh upsets this balance and may lead to a conservative-led court for the first time in decades. That's why Republicans are fighting so hard for him. They see this as their chance to finally snag the Supreme Court for THEIR side before the Democrats regain control of the House. Meanwhile, the Democrats would absolutely see this as a disaster so will try everything to try and keep the Republicans from voting in a very conservative justice before they can wrest away the majority. Because if the Dems manage to win, they will either force Trump to pick a more moderate Justice, or try and pull a Mitch McConnell and come up with an excuse to keep that 9th seat empty until 2021.

[@russellnewton6660]

O ldman ok I get that and thanks for the answer 👍but why are they allowed to nail their colours to the mast and declare if they are Democrat or Republican, that’s the part I don’t get.

[@ranz2355]

Russell Newton They’re human, so even if they weren’t allowed to publicly express which (if any) political party they belong to, they would still believe the way they do. We don’t just rely on trust for them to rule correctly, they are bound by law to rule lawfully. That being said, are there crooked judges? You bet!

[@mothersgauri4137]

I cannot understand why the issue of his lying under oath is not addressed...should that not disqualify him and put an end to this whole sham?? It was proven that he lied about other things before any of this came up about his school days behavior. And now after watching his behavior through the entire hearing regarding his school days past.....that behavior was so horrific that he should be fired from his current job, let alone be elevated !. How can a sitting judge make such an incompetent, inept and immature defense ! This is nuts ! I now wonder how he actually got through law school....bribes, influence, pay offs ?????

[@taco681]

She is really world class, one of last of the good ones that hasn't sold out to a corporate media agenda. Katie, you are a true gem.

[@DavidJ222]

Kavanaugh's attitude and demeanor would have been appalling even for someone who works at the DMV.

[@victoriarichardson1471]

Donald Trump is making the left pay for their treatment of Sarah Palin. The owes Sarah Palin a major apology.

[@love1godyah556]

+ Victoria Wilson. hello, all of the Trumptards are busy tonight. The pain of Sarah " forever smile" Palin being less intelligent than TRUMP hurts. That pain spilled over to a trumpian takeover of the high office. It only goes to show how intelligent Republican voters are. WOW!! OBAMA really hurt some southern feelings. Took that old saying right outta everyone's mouth, A black man won't be President, huh, still hurting in the South. United we stand, but divided we fall, just like the dollar we fall in the year to come. Once the World vote to replace the dollar as the oil trading currency.. We as Americans will really feel what it's like to be a third world country. Mark my words!! THIS COUNTRY WILL BEG AN INTELLIGENT LEADER LIKE OBAMA TO RETURN. Trumptards better learn Chinese or Russian real quick! Speak about Rosetta Stone. Sale your home, no equity value in the house you own! Deflated dollars will hurt, every sector in our economy..buy Gold I'm told, great advice I'm giving you free! Words to painful for you trumptards to ignore? I guess what's left, or right in bad times is to start a civil war!!! Praise the Lord and pass the ammunition.

[@hblix2007]

With all due respect - were it not for Tina Fey's verbatim re-enactment of this disaster Katie is alluding to - we would still have seen a fair fight between McCain and Obama.

[@gmx5051]

MARK DICE OWNS LITTLE BRIAN

[@Latlev12]

Interresting inteview . Great journalist.

[@solz2636]

Lmao reliable sources and CNN should not be in the same sentence

[@maryhalverson5713]

Yeah, if CNN was reliable they'd be reporting on the blood money Goldman Sacs is offering Ecuador for the head of Julian Assange.

[@lloydhannemann6863]

She is brilliantly insightful and beautifully articulate.

[@michaeldailey7103]

There needs to be a unified effort to condemn the violence in our Country !! If your "news" station isn't condemning it ,their condoning it !! Thank God for the gift of Trump !!!

[@michaeldailey7103]

+Bob Loblaw North Korea threat minimized , economy great , respect given to our President from foreign diplomats !! Trumps is a patriot who is doing his best for us , don't buy the MSM hate machine !!

[@Speedytrip]

That's one smart woman.

[@thelangel4842]

Katie's still not being truthful about Matt. He may not have been inappropriate with her but I find it extremely hard to believe that she hadn't heard any of the rumours that had been circulating about him within the network for years.

[@RI-lz3zv]

How do you know what she knew or not knew?

[@mohdnoor9974]

She is well informed,well spoken and intelligent

[@Etheralysium]

She said she didn't know Matt Lauer was being predatory but in an earlier interview she said he pinched butts...

[@JudgeRhadamanthys]

Love her!

[@susanweaver2866]

I wish I could do two thumbs up

[@mikestanfield5047]

" Donald Trump and his anti-media sensibilities " Echos!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ralphpetterson5689]

Katie, do you still have the blue dress you wore with Matt Lauer? Might be usefull.

[@muaythaiforever7893]

As a man, I never knew how traumatizing sexual assault had on women psychology! My wife, who was pregnant at the time, was on an elevator and the a-hole, excuse the language, tried to take a picture up her dress. The only way she knew what happened was because she felt something touch her leg. Her experience was nowhere near as traumatizing as Dr Ford Blasey, but she is freaked out when on an elevator with a strange man alone, when someone runs up behind her unexpectedly, or walking in a parking deck alone. So men that say this shouldn’t have an effect on women should ask someone who has had something happen to them. I am now trying to make sure that I have sympathy for situations like this.

[@farcmcfarc9027]

OMG I can't wait for the FISA docs to be released!!!!!!! We all need to be pushing for it!!!!

[@yao052]

Best moment ever on TV : COURIC: And when it comes to establishing your world view, I was curious, what newspapers and magazines did you regularly read before you were tapped for this-to stay informed and to understand the world? PALIN: I've read most of them again with a great appreciation for the press, for the media, coming f- COURIC: But like which ones specifically? I'm curious that you- PALIN: Um, all of 'em, any of 'em that, um, have, have been in front of me over all these years. Um, I have a va- COURIC: Can you name a few? PALIN: I have a vast variety of sources where we get our news too. Alaska isn't a foreign country, where, it's kind of suggested and it seems like, 'Wow, how could you keep in touch with what the rest of Washington, D.C. may be thinking and doing when you live up there in Alaska?' Believe me, Alaska is like a microcosm of America. 😆🤣😆🤣😆🤣😆

[@verawallace9055]

Still funny lol

Palin was the only reason I didn’t vote for McCain

[@dahlola]

Katie has very good arguments, I believe it is paramount to have a more diverse representation in higher positions for the progression of our society.

[@kwood6882]

I don't listen to anything Katie Couric has to say about sexual harassment. For years she walked around NBC allowing Matt Lauer hit her on her butt. She tells us this joyously on the late show years back.

[@davemorgen3045]

Katie may be lesser know for her wondeful work because of Palin.She has a wonderful perch to report from.

[@TheSuzberry]

What are the limitations on the FBI investigation?

[@robertbowman5892]

You can use a lot of adjectives for Kavanaugh 's testimony, but Judicial and non partisan do not apply.

[@LAOM3423]

CNN please hire this great, smart journalist!

[@wm6549]

What a class act. She’s smart, articulate and personable.

[@benk9817]

She is such a great communicator

[@willwigginton9804]

Where are all the accusers,nowhere to be found. They all dropped their stones when Donald Trump came around.

[@TheMarkos1982]

Katie Couric should be back on TV.

[@tigertiger1699]

Clever lady, she is on point

[@onecardshort2934]

damn right this should not have been politicized. Maybe the fact that there was an ongoing investigation would have carried some weight in the confirmation setting, but this high school musical comedy drama crap that drags survivors in front of those creepy senators needs to stop.

[@lynnjunior8497]

Did Patrick Leahy once deliver a speech on the Senate floor while drunk ?

[@anthonycharles8388]

Love Katie Couric!!!!!!

[@muaythaiforever7893]

Another point I want to make is that framing that is done to women in the media has also been done to African Americans, Latinos, and other people of color for decades. Maybe something will change for all groups now.

[@jeanreynolds8175]

Why would anyone give Sarah Palin a spotlight?

[@tumadoireacht]

Couric is so attractive. Clever, funny and a knockout smile. See her interview of Sarah Silverman.

[@st.jude3181]

I don't think Judge Kavanaugh's behavior of his youth disqualifies him from the Supreme Court. However, I do think the way he behaves today does. He will not admit the truth, he does not show remorse and he's above offering an apology. Disqualified!

[@hadara69]

Bush Jr. + Sarah Palin = Trump Sr. - (common sense of career criminal) = Trump Jr. - (common sense) = Eric Trump

[@chammiequeen7838]

I would like to see Couric get one of the positions she described.

[@yenxion6516]

Katie is so awsome.

[@Milestonemonger]

CNN is not talking about what happened on SNL with Kanye West?! WTF. Strategic silence.

[@roniwankovitsch]

Palin's answers remind me of Trump's answers.

[@walterhigo7658]

Women are wired by nature to be much more INCLINED and prepared to take care of children, and it is no coincidence a child's VERY FIST relationship is with their MOTHER. I don't think it is inappropriate to ask a career woman who is taking care of the kids.

[@KCNwokoye]

Wow Katie I miss you on prime TV you are so bright and on point when addressing any question. Brilliant mind and I don't think you belong on the anchor desk asking questions, I believe you should have a show where you make commentary and share your brilliant mind like the show given to Megyn Kelly. I think she should be replaced as she's overly biased.

[@BANKO007]

I still can't get over the way Judge Judy completely outclassed Couric in that famous interview

[@joseph4861]

Did she ask her what magazines she reads? Who knew that asking someone what they read is a gotcha question?

[@stub2022]

Judge Judy is as much a judge as Trump is a president. Not at all.

[@liesbethdevries4986]

The religious self absorbed horrifying JJ? That woman is completely lost in the hemisphere of narcs. No class at all. Just religious madness.

[@BANKO007]

@@liesbethdevries4986 I had no idea she's religious. Must be very discreet.

[@knikaphorn7784]

BANKO007 voa

[@362chop]

I believe an individual has the right to an “aggressive temper” if falsely accused. This man has a family to protect from all this slander, think about it. No matter who the nominee was, he/she were going to be attacked & blocked, after all isn’t it all about Trump obstruction?? Nominate him and move on...

[@lovehem8037]

I'm not American and don't follow politics that much but i'm fascinate by how will this go, no offence but this somehow reminds me one of those TV shows where The goverment and politicians are corrupt and trying to cover their mistakes by hiring corrupt people to high position. Don't come at me i'm neither left or right side 😂 but i'm pretty sure trump agreed to fbi investigation just to show good face to the people but probably low key meddling with the investigation like The whole "Limited" investigation whatever that means i mean why not let fbi investigate fully. Sorry but America seems so messed up right now and lost in a way thats my opinion. The whole world is watching and shaking their head

[@hadleypleasanton8346]

She murdered her husband, I heard. Scary. 😰

[@mediamattersismycockholste562]

If you're alleging it, and you're a woman, it must be true.

[@LaggardInLove]

I think US would have been better off with Palin than it is with Trump today.

[@mldt5188]

I can only read the transcript of the interview, I can't watch it

[@Baci302]

This confirmation hearing is an example of how NOT to handle sexual assault allegations from high school.

[@isaacsanchez3966]

OMG again me too at its finest cause now we have to take a look at men in the work place for news jesus when are they going to stop. Women have been in news just more men this doesn't take away from that but she is saying it differently I can't believe why I really think women who say this are man haters

[@aznwilly8013]

Nice interview.

[@robertjordan6209]

She lied about Graham’s speech. He didn’t dismiss Ford’s speech. In fact, he said the she was just as much of a victim as Kavanaugh... so there are lies right off the hop. And no, that is not my opinion, that’s what was said!

[@shariaralvi980]

Umm no...it was with legendary craig ferguson.... If you guys havent seen it , you should....missing out big time

[@rell127]

The crazy thing was it seem she gave Palin the easiest questions for a slam dunk. Like asking her what you read and Palin any and everything. Then she asked her other just simple questions. Hell, even Trump does well with easy questions. Everyone blamed her for being biased but no one goes maybe Palin was a bad choice.

[@thecrowjdc]

I think his life is screwed now too. I hope she remembers the true facts and hasn’t filled in the blanks with things that might of helped her deal with the trauma.

[@judimozisek2170]

I do not think he has the temperant to be on Supreme Court

[@mediamattersismycockholste562]

George Washington and Jesus wouldn't pass the standards you people purport to have.

[@crayola4546]

IF BK gets in the SC they'll never be the same SC.

[@wlcoston]

Why is Katie Couric an executive at one of these networks? She would be excellent for that job.

[@gonefishing3644]

When I watched Kavanaugh become angry, flippant and rude toward those senators he disliked and have those partisan outbursts, including alleging a conspiracy by Democrats, his behavior makes me doubt his emotional stability under stress and his ability to be impartial and to focus to the law and constitutional scholarship when making decisions. Does he throw a tantrum, in other situations, when he does not get his way? I expect emotional outbursts and sarcasm from alt-right radio talk show hosts, but I do not expect this kind of adolescent behavior from someone who is supposed to consider facts and testimony on their merits and without pre-judgement. Surely the Republicans can find someone who is more emotionally stable and polite under stress to be their nominee for a Supreme Court seat.

[@sunholme213]

I've always admired Katie Couric; but I am extremely worried about her state of health. When I see her face (with tons of makeup) and hear her voice, I sense that she is a heavy smoker. She is spot on, but what of her future....?

[@michaeldailey7103]

MAGA baby !!!

[@asweetiepiebtw2032]

NO K DOES not have the temperment . he is immature.

[@mediamattersismycockholste562]

compared to who? Jesus?

[@timhennigar1468]

Not to diminish the importance of abuse - but once again, this all a smoke screen for the man's record, deportment and general lack of ability to serve on the SC - The man is a joke!

[@stryker94109]

I couldn't disagree with Ms. Couric more and hope, as so many of my other clear-thinking fellow Americans, that the great Judge Kavanaugh prevails.

[@jennifermorris833]

And yet if you asked Trump the same questions, what newspapers he reads etc he would be unable to name any because he is basically illiterate and yet he still became president.

[@1exlds90]

Imagine if katy tried to interview Biden or AOC

[@jorgejohnson451]

Katie’s naive if she thinks “everybody wants this to be fair.” Trump is publicly saying the F.B.I. can do whatever it needs to do while officially limiting the scope of the F.B.I.’s investigation. Of course, we cannot expect too much from someone who let her co-worker “pinch (her) ass” and didn’t say “boo” or wonder who else was getting similarly harassed.

[@Sabine-9359]

My first year students have probably read more business news than hockey mom Palin 😂

[@mintlp]

Julie Swetnick will be interviewed tonight on Showtime network “The Circus”

[@davidcopperfield-notthemag397]

I want Kavanaugh to take a alcohol/drug test right now.

[@mariaguardiola5378]

THIS WOMAN

[@jsafla666]

Let her finish her thought thank you

[@d.b.cooper6112]

Identity politics paved the road for Trump.

[@Thats_my_opinion_so_chill]

She has a rich vocabulary

[@colhan264]

Imagine watching CNN unironically

[@themagickalmermaid]

How do we know the victim didn't leak her own letter to get attention for her story??

[@danleinbach1746]

Of coarse you would have

[@jamesfolkerts8169]

Because the 2 judges Obama appointed are not partisan? Whatever. He's a conservative judge Trump's not going to put a liberal on the scotus.

[@neoc1121]

Trump is like Palin with advisers. Evil advisers.

[@sheldonwalz4016]

Brian Stelter Costanza reliable sources???? That does not compute