One-on-One With Hillary Clinton

Going deep on Trump, Harris, and democracy. [For the best experience, read in browser.]( September 18, 2024 Good morning! Today I'm excited to share [my interview with Hillary Clinton](, who was very candid about the 2024 race. Then, we're spotlighting [the celebrities that have spoken out about Springfield, Ohio](. All that, plus... - Get [the truth about common heart health myths]( - Learn about [the 6 tests you should ask for at your next doctor’s appointment]( - Prep for The Golden Bachelorette with [what you didn't know about Joan Vassos' marriage]( and [the best piece of advice she got]( before going on the show Read on...   In the News [Hillary Clinton talking to Katie Couric]( Craig Hunter Ross Hillary Clinton hasn't minced her words regarding her 2016 presidential opponent, Donald Trump. But in an interview for my podcast Next Question, she condemned the second apparent assassination attempt against him. “This is such a terrible thing to happen twice in our country in a relatively short period of time, and it’s frightening to see violence being threatened and used in a political campaign,” she told me. At the same time, she called out the former president’s rhetoric. “I do worry about political violence. I worry about threats. I worry about what’s being said online,” she said. Check out the rest of our conversation, plus [the campaign advice she has for Kamala Harris](. [READ MORE]( PASS THIS STORY ALONG: mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20this%20story%20from%20Wake-Up%20Call%21&body=https%3A%2F%2Fkatiecouric.com%2Fpodcast%2Fnext-question%2Fhillary-clinton-on-2024-election   More Stories [Taylor Swift's head and shoulders, wearing a denim corset top]( Ambulances rush to the scene of a mass explosion in Beirut. 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The Federal Reserve is poised to lower interest rates today for the first time since early 2020. Observers are unsure whether it'll drop rates by the traditional 0.25%, or opt for a more aggressive 0.5%. The decision is expected to be announced at 2pm ET.   A Closer Look Since early September, the Trump campaign has been pushing a widely debunked rumor about immigrants eating cats and dogs in Springfield, Ohio. While the GOP doubles down on the conspiracy theory, some high-profile figures are speaking out about the harm it's caused. Here are [the celebrities weighing in on the firestorm]( and what they've said. [READ MORE](   First Impression Rose [Joan Vassos in a sparkly gold dress holding a rose]( Disney/Gilles Mingasson Tonight's the night we've been waiting for: The Golden Bachelorette premieres! Get your wine ready, because we've got a taste of what's to come in [our exclusive interview with Joan Vassos](. She dishes on dating troubles, her biggest red flag, and more. You might recall, Joan's looking for the second love of her life on The Golden Bachelorette. Here's [what we know about her first soul mate](, her late husband of 32 years.   In Focus Not sure if you're experiencing menopause symptoms or something else? KCM contributor Dr. Mary Claire Haver tells us about [the 6 tests you should request]( at any doctor's appointment to take charge of your health. [Illustration of woman at a doctor's appointment]( [READ MORE](   Extra Credit [Illustrations of various natural disasters: fire, hurricanes, tornadoes, etc.]( KCM / Getty Images Safe haven: More and more people are choosing where to relocate based on the risk of natural disasters. If that's you, these are [the 10 cities to avoid](. Clearing the air: You've probably heard that what you eat heavily influences your cardiovascular system, but do you really know the ins and outs of how your meals affect you? 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