- Ann Curry went on "CBS This Morning" Wednesday for her first TV interview since leaving "Today" in 2012.
- Curry was Matt Lauer's co-host when she left the morning news show.
- Reports have said Lauer was the reason for Curry's exit.
- Lauer was fired from "Today" in November for "inappropriate sexual behavior,"according to a statement from NBC.
- During the interview on CBS, Curry said that the conversation about sexual harassment is "overdue."
- When asked if Lauer "abused his power," Curry said, "I am not surprised by the allegations."
- She added: "I would be surprised if many women did not understand that there was a climate of verbal harassment that existed. I think it would be surprising if someone said that they didn't see that."
- Watch the full interview below. Curry's comments on Lauer's allegations can be found at approximately 2:20 in.
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