Rita Wilson; Simon Baker. Also: a report on a non-invasive alternative to back surgery; a visit to a convention in Nebraska where everyone is named Betty; a report on blue jeans.
An interview with Elizabeth Banks; a report on smart phones. Also: Bob Schieffer discusses the importance of presidential debates.
Pete Townshend. Also: a visit to Winslow Homer's restored studio in Maine; a report on lobbyists in Washington, D.C.; a reunion of players from the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League.
Sharon Osbourne; author Patricia Cornwell; Bob, Chris and Abby Elliott. Also: a look back at the Cuban Missile Crisis.
Paul Williams; divorce attorney Raoul Felder. Also: a report on the rise of plagiarism; an explanation of how the Electoral College works.
Bill Clinton; Norah Jones; Christopher Walken. Also: a report on superstitions; a look behind the scenes of Mad magazine.
Jack Black; Rep. Steven LaTourette (R-Ohio). Also: an examination of political polls and their accuracy; a report on the efforts of the Metropolitan Opera to bring opera to the masses via movie theaters.
Sally Field; Zac Brown; photographer Stephen Wilkes. Also: a report on climate change and what causes it.
A food-theme episode includes a trip to New Orleans with John Goodman to sample the city's many dining options. Also: the history of gin; food expiration dates; gourmet pet food; the geometry of pasta; a 72-ounce steak.
Kid Rock; Richard Gere; professional pencil sharpener David Rees. Also: a report on whether department stores are retail relics of the past or the foundation of future shopping.
Alan Cumming; Ben Affleck. Also: a report on genetic testing that allows people to learn years in advance whether they will develop cancer or other serious illnesses; an examination of Thomas Jefferson's so-called secret life.
An interview with former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates; a profile of actress June Squibb ("Nebraska"); a visit to the Martin Guitar company. Also: Jane Pauley discusses her life, career and book "Your Life Calling: Reimagining the Rest of Your Life."
Larry Flynt; Rosanne Cash; food critic Marilyn Hagerty. Also: a report on the psychology of doodling; an examination of the high-tech future of automobiles; and an exploration of why people are still fascinated by Sherlock Holmes more than 125 years after his creation.
An interview with Snoop Dogg; a profile of actor-writer Steve Coogan ("Philomena"). Also: a report on how technology has changed the way people listen to music; an appreciation of cartoonist and inventor Rube Goldberg (1883-1970), who created complicated ways to perform simple tasks.
The influence of the Beatles on other musicians; an interview with Klaus Voormann, a longtime friend of the Beatles; and a look at how the world has changed since the Beatles made their U.S. debut. Also: an interview with Joe Namath; the 100th anniversary of Bowlers Journal; and a report on chicken wings.
Matthew McConaughey; country artist Eric Church. Also: German artist and musician Klaus Voormann talks about the Beatles early days in Hamburg; and Tracy Smith looks at Olympic athletes who used the games as a platform for political statements.
An interview with Leonardo DiCaprio; a report on scientists who are using fruit flies to create personalized mixtures of cancer-killing cocktails; a look at the life of president Millard Fillmore.
Fran Drescher discusses her life and her Broadway debut in "Rogers and Hammerstein's Cinderella"; shoe designer Steve Madden talks about how his time in prison for securities fraud gave him a new purpose in life. Also: a possible link between hoarding and a mental condition; a visit to Portland to see what makes the city rich fodder for comedy.
A profile of Eva Marie Saint; a report on why people react more strongly to criticism than to praise; a visit to Monument Valley on the Arizona-Utah border; an interview with movie make-up artist Matthew Mungle; a look at the work of late jewelry designer David Webb.
A profile of Elaine Stritch; a report on efforts to stop elephant poaching for ivory in Kenya; a visit to the Philadelphia Flower Show; a tour of the Museum of Bad Art; a look at the life and legacy of martial arts legend Bruce Lee; the story of the Preservation Hall Jazz Band in New Orleans.
Enrique Iglesias; Catherine Deneuve. Also: interviews with three American hikers (Joshua Fattal, Shane Bauer, Sarah Shourd) who were imprisoned in Iran for allegedly crossing illegally into the country; a report on emotional problems suffered by children of war veterans; a look at the world of Irish step dancing; a history of the word "O.K."
A profile of Shakira; a report on the changing face of U.S. shopping malls; an examination of Bitcoin; a visit to a company that rents chickens and chicken coops; a look at Spirit Airlines; advice on the proper way to tip for good service.
Cobie Smulders; author Tony Dokoupil ("The Last Pirate"). Also: a report on the art of being funny; an examination of the legacy of President Lyndon Johnson, which includes an interview with Bryan Cranston; a look at the artistic significance of graffiti.
Nicolas Cage; Idina Menzel. Also: a report on whether sports stars are born to greatness or whether they can be trained to be outstanding; a visit to a mah-jongg tournament in Las Vegas; a report on the 1961 disappearance of Michael Rockefeller in New Guinea.
Developments in treating the early onset of Alzheimer's disease; an interview with Pharrell Williams; people who do stunt work; an interview with California governor Jerry Brown; a visit to Streit's, a matzo factory in Manhattan.
A visit with classical-music sensations Benedictines of Mary, Queen of Apostles; an interview with childrens author Mo Willems; a profile of Greg Kinnear; an interview with Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.).
Issues of life and death are explored. Included: a profile of author Mitch Albom; an interview with Rex and Melissa Pemberton who participate in death-defying adventures; a trip to the Dead Sea; an exploration into beliefs about heaven and hell; a report on what it's like when a comic "dies" on stage; a look at the science of cardiac resuscitation; a visit to a pet cemetery.
Kevin Spacey. Also: a look at summer movies; a visit to an exhibit of art labeled as degenerate by the Nazis; a report on a family who used Disney movies to break through to their autistic child; an interview with "Freakonomics" authors Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner.
Seth Rogen; Tori Amos; former Secretary of the Treasury Timothy Geithner; authors Bill Geist and Willie Geist ("Good Talk, Dad"). Also: a report on the changing makeup of American families; a look at the latest trend in well-manicured eyebrows.
A "design issue." Included: a look at fashion and interior designs from Venus Williams; a report on duct tape; a visit to New York City's most expensive apartment buildings; a profile of cave sculptor Ra Paulette; an interview with personal library creator Thatcher Wine. Also: bamboo homes in Bali; musical compositions using unlikely objects.
Audra McDonald; Barry Gibb; former Secretary of the Navy James Webb. Also: a report on the consequences of Colorado becoming the first state to legalize marijuana; a look at efforts to take an inventory of living things at the Muir Woods National Monument park.
Miranda Lambert; Mike Myers; author John Green. Also: a look at the history and ongoing role of one-room schoolhouses in communities across the U.S.; a report on the wit and wisdom of President Ronald Reagan.
Minnie Driver; photographer David Katzenstein. Also: a report on transgender children and the problems they face; a visit backstage at the Tony Awards.
Hillary Clinton discusses her memoir "Hard Choices"; Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein recall the Watergate scandal; Jane Lynch talks candidly about her life and career; Fyvush Finkel discusses his acting career. Also: the trend of men using cosmetics.
Behind the scenes of Amateur Night at the Apollo Theater; a look at Rod Serling's influence on current TV. Also: Melissa McCarthy discusses "Tammy"; Chelsea Handler talks about her future.
A profile of Shakira; a look at the changing face of U.S. shopping malls; a report on Spirit Airlines; advice on tipping; a visit to Quirky, a company that helps inventors bring their products to market.
Robin Thicke; Zach Braff. Also: an examination of how two planes that collided over the Grand Canyon in 1956 changed aviation history and led to the creation of the FAA.
Lee Cowan hosts a summer-at-the-shore edition from Katharine Hepburn's former home in Old Saybrook, Conn., and takes a look back at her legendary career. Also: Jason Mraz; Keira Knightley; a light show of fireflies in Tennessee; the future of ice cream trucks; convertibles; Little League baseball; and jellyfish.
A report on Malaysia Airlines Flight 17; an interview with Michael Douglas; a tribute to Elaine Stritch (1925-2014); an exploration of the humorous side of Ronald Reagan; a visit with explorers in Maine who are retracing a 350-mile journey taken by Henry David Thoreau; a look at why cooking at home is important for healthy eating.
Sarah McLachlan; filmmaker Richard Linklater ("Boyhood"). Also: a report on White House conversations secretly recorded by Richard Nixon; an examination of hoarding and its possible link to a mental condition.
Actress Lee Grant; singer-songwriter Tori Amos; artist Richard Haas. Also: an examination of whether there is a connection between professional athletes and violence in their personal lives.
Pierce Brosnan; Pharrell Williams. Also: Peter Funt discusses a new version of "Candid Camera"; chef Rocco DiSpirito explains why cooking at home is important to healthy eating; Tracy Smith reports on the latest science in cardiac resuscitation.
Tributes to Robin Williams and Lauren Bacall. Also: a profile of Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.); an interview with music legend Sam Moore; a report on efforts in Kenya to stop elephant poaching.
A report on emoticons; a profile of a builder in Indonesia who constructs homes out of bamboo; a look at the fashion and interior designs of Venus Williams; a visit to an 11th century castle in Tuscany. Also: artist Ra Paulette who carves sculptures out of caves in New Mexico; Will Anderson, co-founder of Salemtown Board Co.
Singer-songwriter Christopher Cross; fashion blogger-turned-actress Tavi Gevinson. Also: a report on the connection between workers feeling well treated by their employers and the employer's bottom line; an examination of scars that remain on the White House 200 years after British forces set fire to it; a profile of a Maine gravedigger who digs graves by hand.
A profile of Steve Buscemi; a report on the historical impact of War World I; a tribute to Joan Rivers (1933-2014); a look at the influence one-room schoolhouses have on a community.
Jessica Chastain; comedy duo Key and Peele; musician Questlove. Also: a report on Scotland's independence referendum.
Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett discuss their album "Cheek to Cheek"; saxophonist Steve Coleman reflects upon what it means to receive a MacArthur Foundation grant. Also: a report on teaching the Common Core in schools; and a visit aboard the Queen Mary cruise ship.
An interview with musician Mick Fleetwood; a profile of NHRA Funny Car driver John Force; a report on why some of the best TV shows are scheduled on Sunday nights; a visit to a ventriloquist convention; a look at the resurgence of swing dancing.
The controversy surrounding mandatory jail terms; interviews with Billy Idol and Gillian Flynn; and a behind-the-scenes look at Broadway's "It's Only a Play."
Michael Keaton; British singer-songwriter Sam Smith; author Walter Isaacson ("The Innovators"). Also: a report on whether coincidences are happy accidents or are destined to occur; a celebration of the 75th anniversary of the children's book character Madeline.
Pete Rose; actor Danny Aiello. Also: a profile of indie rock band Arcade Fire; a report on the growing issue of adult children struggling to take care of their aging parents; a visit with a group of seniors who are making the most of their golden years.
McDonald's CEO Don Thompson; comedian Garrett Morris. Also: visits to America's most historic ghost towns; an examination of popular images of heaven and hell; a look at what happens to a person's digital life after he or she dies.
Bradley Cooper discusses appearing on Broadway in "The Elephant Man." Also: an interview with Lisa Kudrow; a report on a baseball league for blind players; a profile of controversial Rhode Island politician Buddy Cianci; a look at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's exhibit of evolving fashions and etiquette of mourning attire from the 19th and 20th centuries.
George W. Bush; Jon Stewart; TV host and author Andy Cohen. Also: a report on the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall; a visit to the World Beard and Moustache Championships in Portland.
Mark Ruffalo; Katey Sagal; costume designer Ann Roth. Also: an exploration of the multi-billion dollar world of motivational speakers; a look at the history of the University of Georgia's bulldog mascot UGA.
The annual food-themed broadcast. Included: foods of the future; the history of menus; the joys of slow cooking; the popularity of Spam; new twists for soups, nuts and frozen foods. Also: chefs Cecilia Chiang and Ina Garten; fruit plate artist Roger Rowley; comedian Jim Gaffigan. Patti LaBelle discusses changing her diet and cooking habits after being diagnosed with diabetes.
Comedian Chris Rock; performance artist Marina Abramovic; Beatles biographer Hunter Davies. Also: a report on the Make-A-Wish Foundation; a look at efforts to preserve Revolutionary and Civil War battlefields in the U.S.
Singer Yusuf; actor James Corden. Also: interviews with educators at Sandy Hook Elementary School who recall the deadly 2012 shootings; a report on jewelry maker Verdura; an exploration of the life of legendary director Cecil B. DeMille.
Amy Adams and artist Margaret Keane discuss the movie "Big Eyes." Also: a profile of ballet dancer Misty Copeland; a report on electronic sports; a visit with die-hard fans of "Gone With the Wind"; a look at luxury goods retailer Hermes; and a visit to the Library of Congress' National Audio-Visual Conservation Center.
Sienna Miller; chef Bobby Flay. Also: a visit with professional Christmas carolers; a look back at the Christmas truce of 1914, when British and German troops stopped fighting during WWI to exchange greetings; a report on the origins of the dreidel and its important role in Jewish tradition.
Interviews with Mick Jones of Foreigner and Tony Danza. Also: exploring how people rely on making excuses; remembering celebrities who passed away in 2014.
An interview with Jennifer Aniston; President Theodore Roosevelt's impact on open-space preservation; a look ahead to 2015 from around the world; an interview with author and cartoonist Jeff Kinney; behind the scenes of Broadway's "Pippin."
A report on the Gilded Age of the 1800s; a profile of inventor Dean Kamen; an interview with California governor Jerry Brown. Also: Will Ferrell and Will Forte discuss the history of the comedy troupe the Groundlings.
A profile of comedian Steve Harvey; an interview with Bolshoi Ballet artistic director Sergei Filin; a report on how a photographer's efforts to capture images of a rare snub-nosed monkey led to an environmental movement in China; an exploration of stamp collecting; a visit to a doll hospital; an examination of the growth in long cash register receipts.
Magicians Penn and Teller; chef Ina Garten. Also: an examination of sexual assaults on college campuses; a report on Stradivarius violins; a look at how archaeologists are using new technology to solve the mysteries of Stonehenge.
A profile of actress Patricia Arquette; an examination of why men and women spend billions on fantasy football; a report on the company that makes the large video screens used in stadiums; a look at pizza boxes that are considered to be art.
Former White House senior advisor David Axelrod; LL Cool J; actor J.K. Simmons; photographer Henry Diltz; songwriters Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil. Also: a report on the history, artistry and acceptance of tattoos.
"Love Matters" is the theme. Included: an interview with singer-songwriter John Legend; visits with couples who met early, split up and found love together later in life; a profile of relationship expert Dan Savage; a report on wedding photography; a look at whether there is such a thing as a broken heart. Also: Cartier jewelry; the lives and loves of sex researchers Masters and Johnson.
People who sell and collect movie props; an exhibition on the evolution of high heels; an interview with foley artist Marko Costanzo; Oscar predictions from film critic David Edelstein. Also: Helen Mirren discusses playing Queen Elizabeth on Broadway.
Kelly Clarkson; French journalist Anne Sinclair; Steven Fuller, the winter caretaker of Yellowstone National Park. Also: a report on the Broadway production of "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time."
Bill Plante interviews President Barack Obama in Selma, Ala. Also: a profile of playwright Lin-Manuel Miranda; an interview with photographer Francois Brunelle who discusses his doppelgänger photos; a conversation with Carl Reiner.
A report on people who find incredible success later in life; an interview with former congresswoman Gabby Giffords and her husband, retired astronaut Mark Kelly; an interview with Charles Spencer, the brother of Diana, the Princess of Wales; a look at the battle to make Boston's St. Patrick's Day parade more inclusive.
Astronaut Scott Kelly discusses his upcoming year-long space mission; Jon Hamm, Matthew Weiner and Jessica Pare talk about the final season of "Mad Men". Also: musician Bela Fleck and his wife Abigail Washburn; the World Ice Art Championships; a look back at the 2014-15 winter
Producer Brian Grazer; actor Jon Cryer; legally blind artist Jeff Hanson. Also: Frank Sinatra's children discuss their father's legacy; Seth Doane takes a trip on the luxurious Maharajas Express in India.
The story behind a beloved new hymn; a profile of a doctor who's led fights against HIV and Ebola; an interview with Candice Bergen; a look at how humans grieve the loss of pets; the popularity of lacrosse; the legacy of a man who put up crosses.
Anthony Mason anchors the Money edition. Included: Jeremy Piven; naming new products; the design of the U.S. quarter; the future of the penny; Shinola products; a floating marketplace in Vietnam; activity trackers; single-serve coffee machines; energy food bars; luxurious private jets.
Russell Crowe; Kate Mulgrew; the NBA's Russell Westbrook. Also: a report on atheism; a look at the Northern Lights high above Alaska.
A profile of actress Helen Hunt; an interview with author Janis Heaphy Durham ("The Hand on the Mirror"), who discusses seeing unusual signs from her late husband; a report on how computer terrorists are breaking into systems around the world; a report on a group of people who were brought to the U.S. as orphans from Vietnam and now are returning to their homeland for the first time in 40 years.
The 10th anniversary of YouTube; a conversation with Queen Latifah; a profile of the band Alabama Shakes; a look at the work of artist Johannes Stoetter; an interview with General Motors CEO Mary Barra.
A tour of the Whitney Museum in New York City; a chat with beloved TV moms about the changing role of motherhood; an interview with Lesa France Kennedy, vice chairperson of NASCAR; the story behind the children's book "The Jester Has Lost His Jingle."
Jane Pauley interviews David Letterman; Rita Braver profiles author Judy Blume; Norah O'Donnell tours the new Whitney Museum in New York City; Lee Cowan reports on what Los Angeles is doing to lure TV and film producers back to working in Hollywood.
An interview with U2; a profile of actor Bill Nighy; a conversation with actor Keanu Reeves. Also: Mo Rocca explores Provincetown, Mass., a popular summer getaway and one of America's oldest art colonies.
A "By Design" edition from Auldbrass Plantation in Yemassee, S.C. Included: an interview with Jerry Seinfeld; a look at Shaker furniture; an examination of challenges faced by Charleston, S.C., and Savannah, Ga.; a report on high-end items available at low cost; a look at the craft work of low country sweetgrass baskets.
Interviews with Ben Vereen, artist Teresita Fernandez and songwriter John Kander; a discussion with the parents of Tyler Clementi, a college student who committed suicide after being bullied. Also: Doctors in Haiti try to separate conjoined twins
A profile of DJ and record producer Mark Ronson; interviews with comedian couple Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman; a visit with author George Saunders. Also: a report on the growing attention placed on the millennial generation; a report on people who physically move houses from one location to another.
A profile of Pat Boone; an interview with country group Little Big Town; a report on the impact the Family and Medical Leave Act has on parents; a look at a show where the performers are cats; a visit to floating markets in South Vietnam that are in danger of disappearing.
A report on the training procedures used by the Secret Service; an interview with actress Amy Schumer; a look at the world of stamp collecting; a visit to Pie Town, N.M.
An interview with Carl Reiner; profiles of husband-and-wife comic actors Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman; a conversation with artist Roger Rowley; a report on summer camps for adults; a look at convertibles.
Jon Stewart; singer-songwriter Jason Isbell. Also: a profile of a man who collects pizza boxes as art; a report on the Fair Food Program's work to help migrant farm workers; a visit to Georgia's "Old Car City USA"; a stop at Funland, a family run amusement park in Rehoboth Beach, Del.
An interview with Ed Burns; the appeal of wood boats; a profile of Sam Smith; kids involved with the Make-A-Wish Foundation, and people who make their dreams come true.
An interview with former Vice-President Dick Cheney and his daughter, Liz Cheney; a profile of actor and The Late Late Show with James Corden (2015) host James Corden; a look at New Orleans, 10 years after Hurricane Katrina; a cruise on elegant wooden boats of a bygone era.
A profile of legendary rocker Chrissie Hynde of The Pretenders; an interview with Stephen Colbert; a profile of artist José Ángel Paría; an exploration of whether the American dream is still within reach for some people; a report on business casual attire.
Efforts to help professional athletes with finances; Justice Stephen Breyer; Spanish-language variety series "Sabado Gigante"; Yiddish; band Duran Duran; singer, dancer and choreographer Meredith Monk.
A profile of Julianna Margulies; an interview with former Federal Reserve Board chairman Ben Bernanke; a report on the generation known as "Millennials'; a preview of new museum exhibits; a look at the new TV season.
Author Erica Jong; singer-songwriter Elvis Costello; "Dogist" photographer Elias Weiss Friedman. Also: a report on the growing drone craze; a visit to a rodeo where the participants are prisoners.
Sarah Palin; Sylvester Stallone; Jennifer Hudson; National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore. Also: a report on the 100th anniversary of the King Features Syndicate.
A food-themed episode includes: Clifton's Cafeteria in Los Angeles; chef Marcus Samuelsson; homes built around farms; the circuitous path bananas travel; the science behind why people like certain foods; salt and pepper shaker collectors; Cloris Leachman's kitchen; the popularity of juicing; boiled peanuts in Charleston, S.C.; Cuban sandwiches in Tampa and Miami; Boston cream pie in Boston.
People who go missing; Carey Mulligan; David Remnick; "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland".
An interview with actress Brie Larson (Room (2015) and Trainwreck (2015)); a report on the 1990 theft of masterpieces from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston; a celebration of Frank Sinatra's 100th birthday; a look at an exhibit of violins, once owned by Holocaust victims.
Will Smith (Concussion (2015)); composer Andrew Lloyd Webber; author Michael Lewis ("The Big Short"). Also: a look at the significance of body language; a sampling of Kringle. a Danish pastry made in Wisconsin; a performance by the Oxford University Choir.
Andrea Bocelli; designer David Rockwell; chef Bobby Flay cooks a Christmas goose. Also: a look at the Broadway musical, "Shuffle Along"; tips on making small talk; a trip to London, to see what inspired Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" .
A weather pattern responsible for unusually warm temperatures; an interview with Maggie Smith; the history of the Bloody Mary cocktail; an interview with Gil Batle, an artist who's an ex-con. Also: people who passed away in 2015; positive news from 2015.
Interviews with Kate Winslet (Steve Jobs (2015)) and Lily Tomlin (Grace and Frankie (2015)); an exploration of meditation; the history of architecture in Chicago; a cat-centric island in Japan; Michael Ian Black's thoughts on the year ahead; a reflection on the 1915 sinking of the Lusitania.
A report on sperm donors and the children they father; a profile of singer Rhiannon Giddens; a look at the past and future of the Goodyear Blimp; an interview with producer Norman Lear; a visit to an exhibit on the life of author Ernest Hemingway.
A profile of Joy Mangano, the creator of the Miracle Mop and subject of the movie, Joy (2015); an interview with comic book legend Stan Lee; and interview with actress Leslie Caron; a visit with the Benedictine Monks of Norcia, who recorded a surprise hit album; genetically modified organisms.
"The Money Issue". Included: Hugh Jackman's coffee business; young entrepreneurs; craft beer sales; Iceland's response to its 2008 financial crisis; recurring characters in TV ads; Australian miners searching for opals.
Larry Wilmore; Phil Knight. Also: problems caused by people donating unneeded items after disasters.
Singer Marc Anthony; Medal of Honor recipient Clinton Romesha; Rev. Rob Schenck. Also: a report on senior citizens who use marijuana in states where it's legal; a visit to Northwest Angle, Minnesota, which can only be reached by going through Canada; an interview with a man who has walked nearly every street in New York's five boroughs.
Women waiting until later in life to have children; Keith Urban; Allison Janney (Mom (2013)); YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki.
Political commentator Rachel Maddow; comedian Fred Newman; the National Geographic Bee; tree climbing goats that help create argan oil. Also: a young man's journey toward recovery, after being in a coma.
A "By Design" the red edition. Included: to re-makeover experts Chip Gaines and Joanna Gaines; "all-leisure fashion trend; golfer Jack Nicklaus; skyscraper design; Christian Dior's to re; city flag designs; custom fish tanks; Chinese food takeout boxes; Q-tips; umbrellas; Charlize Theron.
Actress Jane Krakowski (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (2015)); Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.); The Monkees. Also: a report on road rage; a visit to Utah's Zion National Park; a story about Japanese flags, taken by U.S. soldiers as souvenirs during World War II, that are now being sent back home.
Actor Matthew McConaughey (Free State of Jones (2016)); author James Patterson; adventurer Colin O'Brady, who climbed the tallest summits on seven continents. Also: the history of Carnegie Hall; the Broadway musical, "Waitress", with music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles; adult coloring books.
Richard Gere; Tim Daly (Madam Secretary (2014)); Jim Gaffigan (The Jim Gaffigan Show (2015)); America's growing fascination with ancestry; the relationship between pioneering photographer William Eggleston and his daughter Andra, a textile designer; the history of beards; an appreciation of socks.
Garrison Keillor; comedian Tig Notaro; artist Duke Riley; a report on the high cost of prescription drugs; a look at the trend of museums featuring fashion as art; a visit to the set of Outlander (2014) in Scotland, which includes interviews with the cast and author of the popular book series on which the show is based.
Bill O'Reilly (The O'Reilly Factor (1996) and Legends & Lies (2015)) talks history; country singer Maren Morris; 'Weird Al' Yankovic; artist Kadir Nelson. Also: the history of the Civlian Conservation Corps; people in Shanghai who are enthusiasts of the all-American Harley-Davidson motorcycles.
Elton John; Bill Nye "The Science Guy"; photographer Arthur Grace, who spent 33 years documenting the life of Robin Williams. Also: a look at older athletes, who perform at high levels into their 80s and 90s; a report on city dwellers moving to suburban neighborhoods, that feature farms as a centerpiece.
A tour of Cleveland, site of the 2016 Republican National Convention; a visit to the Cleveland Play House with Joel Grey; an interview with Meryl Streep (Florence Foster Jenkins (2016); a visit with the band Chicago.
Ted Koppel interviews Donald Trump. Also: a profile of actress Kristen Bell; a visit to Philadelphia, home of the Democratic National Convention; a look at the Philadelphia Mural Arts Program; a report on men married to women, who hold top elected positions in government.
Guns and America is the focus. Included: the history of guns in the U.S.; investigations conducted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; and a discussion with the NRA, regarding whether Americans would be safer if they were armed.
Senior athletes: Going the distance Physical functions typically decline due to aging, but Lee Cowan introduces us to runners at the Huntsman World Senior Games who would put many younger athletes to shame.
Actress Leslie Caron; Olympic marathon runner Meb Keflezighi; band leader Jonathan Batiste. Also: a report on living in Canada; a look at the history of paper; a review of the movie, Hell or High Water (2016); a visit to Joshua Tree National Park in California.
Barbra Streisand; Meg Ryan; a look at how one man is using art to help children suffering from rare diseases; a report on what Santas do in the summer; a visit with special needs students, whose lives have been transformed by making music using iPads.
Country singer/songwriter Rory Feek discusses his late wife and music partner, Joey Feek; Jerry Lewis; a Star Trek (1966) celebration honoring the show's 50th anniversary; the Albuqueque International Balloon Festival; the world of vexilllalogy; washing machine collectors.
Quincy Jones offers a preview of the National Museum of African-American History and Culture. Also: Demi Lovato; Wendy Williams; a tour of the 9/11 Memorial; a report on what motivates people to vote for Donald Trump.
Musician Bruce Springsteen; former Beatles Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr; the odds of being lucky; the new season of books, movies and art; makeup artist Riccie Johnson; coloring books for adults; Denali National Park.
A special broadcast paying tribute to longtime "Sunday Morning" host, the Emmy- and Peabody Award-winning Charles Osgood, who is leaving the anchor seat after 22 years. We hear from Charles' colleagues and some of his biggest fans; revisit several of his most memorable stories; and share some musical highlights.
Jane Pauley inaugural broadcast as anchor of the series. Stories include: Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg; singer Céline Dion; actor Nick Nolte; Hurricane Matthew; the ancient art of bonsai; placebos in medical research; the second presidential debate.
An interview with Sarah Jessica Parker (Divorce (2016)); a profile of Carole Bayer Sager; the role Hispanics will play in the 2016 presidential election; the significance of bumper stickers; a visit to the household products company, S.C. Johnson.
What pets do when their humans are away; scarecrows; a Maine gravedigger who dug graves, by hand, for 49 years; actor Eddie Redmayne (Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016)); singer Josh Groban; ravens.
What pets do when their humans are away; scarecrows; a Maine gravedigger who dug graves, by hand, for 49 years; actor Eddie Redmayne (Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016)); singer Josh Groban; ravens.
The presidential election; singer/songwriter Paul Simon; James Buchanan's presidency; election humor; patriotic paintings; marijuana legislation; what the rest of the world thinks about the U.S. presidential election; American Samoa.
West Virginia residents discuss their hopes for a Trump presidency; actor Warren Beatty (Rules Don't Apply (2016)); TV host Trevor Noah (The Daily Show (1996)); chef Bobby Flay; a group that restored a derelict World War II B-29; a man who cleans veterans' tombstones.
The annual food-themed episode. Included: Christie Brinkley's Italian vineyard; shopping for groceries online; meal kits that are delivered to homes; the new restaurant at San Francisco's Museum of Modern Art; Danish restaurant NOMA; the spice turmeric; a Benedictine nun who makes cheese.
An interview with Lady Gaga; profiles of winners of the Carnegie Medal; an interview with Hall of Fame quarterback Steve Young; a profile of Casey Affleck. Also: a man who makes quilts inspired by heavy-metal music.
Eyewitnesses of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor; Mick Jagger and Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones; Billy Bob Thornton; a photographer who takes portraits of transgender people. Also: a look at rare documents that give a minute-by-minute account of how President Roosevelt responded to the attack on Pearl Harbor from the moment he was notified to delivering his historic "Day of Infamy" speech.
Actor Viggo Mortensen; comedian Billy Eichner; actress Sutton Foster; winners of the Carnegie Hero Medal. Also: gift ideas for technology lovers; a visit to Hawaii's lava fields.
Nicole Kidman; musician Robbie Robertson; author Paul Coelho; gift-wrapping expert Alton DuLaney; a diverse choir in Columbus, Ohio. Also: Ted Koppel reports on the influence of "fake news" and looks into the Russian hacking controversy.
An interview with the Dalai Lama.
Newsmakers who passed away in 2016 are spotlighted; Henry Winkler discusses "Happy Days"; Conor Knighton talks about America's National Parks. Also: a doctor who's delivered more than 10,000 babies; the popularity of Atlas Obscura; a recap of 2016.
Rock star Iggy Pop; filmmaker Lee Daniels. Also: a report on virtual reality; a search for a "cursed" lost city; a look at Hollywood artist Tyrus Wong's life and career; an exploration of the friendship between a man and an old racehorse.
The life and legacy of President Barack Obama; actress Viola Davis; singer Jackie Evancho; Eric Fanning, Secretary of the Army; White House photographer Pete Souza. Also: a look at trends in Inaugural gowns; a visit to St. Paul's Chapel in New York City where George Washington prayed on his Inauguration Day; an exhibit of elaborate dollhouses.
A profile of actor Henry Winkler; a report on the Women's March on Washington, D.C.; a look at Donald Trump's Inauguration; a hunt for white truffles in Italy; the history of McDonald's hamburger empire.
A profile of actor Dennis Quaid; a tour of the USS Zumwalt, the Navy's newest hi-tech warship; a look at architecture in Palm Springs, Cal.; interviews with the creative team behind "Moonlight"; an appreciation of Mary Tyler Moore; a talk with an artist who creates trail maps for ski resorts.
A profile of fashion designer Michael Kors; a report on twins who were separated at birth; a tour of Palm Beach Island; the story behind "Wonder Woman"; a look at how Texas cowboy boots are made.
Emma Stone; singer-songwriter Lori McKenna; fashion designer Michael Kors. Also: big-name stars who rely on lip-synching their vocals during live performances; romance novels; history of the bro hug; New York's Electric Lady Studios.
Actor Damian Lewis; author Gay Talese; filmmaker Simon Fitzmaurice; a Chicago artist who turns potholes into works of art; a man who has created a unique program in Canada to provide homes for Syrian refugees. Also: a report on computer passwords; a look at the "reply all" email command.
Sally Field; filmmaker Simon Fitzmaurice; fashion designer Christian Siriano. Also: Oscar picks; the craft of creating opening and closing title sequences for movies; digital duplicates of stars in films; the Princess Grace Foundation in Monaco.
Pop star Ed Sheeran; Kellyanne Conway, counselor to President Trump; philanthropist Melinda Gates; chef Bobby Flay. Also: a report on the U.S.'s crumbling infrastructure; the history of the beret.
Dr. Jon LaPook anchors this special broadcast of "Sunday Morning," with the latest news on cancer research, diagnosis, treatments and stories of survivors. Among the features: Pulitzer Prize-winner Siddhartha Mukherjee with a history of cancer; how immunotherapy uses the body's own immune system to battle the disease; why some women who have had mastectomies are choosing not to undergo reconstructive surgery, instead embracing their scars; new hope for children with cancer; and a profile of singer Sheryl Crow, who survived a breast cancer scare and now advocates for screenings.
Features include: Anthony Mason's appreciation of rock legend Chuck Berry; Faith Salie visits Denmark, named the Happiest Country on Earth in 2016, to find out how a society's level of happiness is measured; Mo Rocca gets in the passenger seat next to legendary race car champion Mario Andretti; Serena Altschul profiles fashion designer Betsey Johnson; decluttering queen Marie Kondo gives pointers to Lucy Craft; and Martha Teichner visits the Ballymaloe Cookery School in County Cork for some time in the kitchen with Irish chef Darina Allen.
Features include: Ted Koppel on the increasing polarization of politics in America; Faith Salie looks at the history of the comic book superheroine Wonder Woman; Martha Teichner profiles actor Danny DeVito, making his Broadway debut in Arthur Miller's "The Price"; Jim Axelrod hears from one of the most popular voices in sports broadcasting, Verne Lundquist; and Mo Rocca wonders if it's really the last call for the once-ubiquitous phone booth.
Features include: Seth Doane visits the Svalbard Global Seed Vault in Norway, repository of more than half a billion seeds beneath the Arctic tundra; actor Alec Baldwin talks to Rita Braver about his new memoir, "Neverthless," and the highs and lows of his life and career; Bob Schieffer sits down with country legend Willie Nelson; Erin Moriarty interviews the "Queen of Suspense," mystery writer Mary Higgins Clark; and Mark Strassmann rides in a submersible 715 feet down to the ocean floor, just 35 miles from Cape Hatteras, N.C., to the recently-discovered wreckage of a German U-Boat. Hosted by Jane Pauley.
Our annual "Money Issue" features include: David Pogue on how robots are reshaping our economy, and our future employment prospects; Barry Petersen interviews the founders of Jukin Media, which turns viral videos into big bucks; Tracy Smith on why some companies will gladly accept your returns; Anna Werner on how credit card rewards points can really add up; John Blackstone profiles actress and designer Jaclyn Smith; and a legal battle in Wisconsin over the right to sell cookies. Anchored by guest host Mellody Hobson.
Our Easter Sunday broadcast features several stories by Mo Rocca reporting from Rome, including his tour of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, his story of how St. Francis inspired Pope Francis, and an interview with a real-life princess, the former Rita Jenrette. Also: Tracy Smith interviews music superstar Ricky Martin; Chip Reid sits down with Senator Elizabeth Warren; Rita Braver explores a new Degas exhibition; and Seth Doane finds out how some very special chocolate Easter Eggs are made. Hosted by Jane Pauley.
Erin Moriarty's story on what is jeopardized when communities lose federal support for the arts; Lee Cowan visits, and listens at, some of nature's quietest places; Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg, author of "Option B," talks with Norah O'Donnell about overcoming grief; Serena Altschul looks back at a teen classic, S.E. Hinton's "The Outsiders," on its 50th anniversary; Lesley Stahl profiles HBO Documentary Films president Sheila Nevins; and Conor Knighton visits some Blockbuster video stores still open for business, in the far north of Alaska. Hosted by Jane Pauley.
This broadcast of "Sunday Morning," hosted by Jane Pauley, features John Blackstone's report on one toymaker's unorthodox road to producing and marketing the year's hottest toy. Also: Seth Doane sits down with Oscar-winning actor Christoph Waltz, as he directs a Verdi opera; Jim Axelrod profiles singer-songwriter Michael McDonald; Rita Braver looks into the history of a holiday tradition, the White House Christmas Ornament; Conor Knighton visits Madrid, N.M., a former mining community and ghost town which revives its Christmas traditions in a funky way; and Techno Claus (a.k.a. David Pogue) shares his suggestions of holiday gifts for the gadget lovers on your shopping list.
On this week's broadcast (with guest host Lee Cowan), Ben Tracy reports on celebrities who are using their names to sell products in an exploding industry: recreational and medical marijuana. Also: David Martin interviews former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper; Tony Dokoupil visits funnymen Steve Martin and Martin Short; Faith Salie looks back on a cherished TV friend, Fred Rogers, of "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood"; and Susan Spencer looks at artistic landmarks from 1968 that changed pop culture forever.
Jane Pauley hosts this week's broadcast, which features Jim Axelrod's remembrance of the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy. Also: Mo Rocca talks with former President Bill Clinton who has a new gig – co-authoring a thriller with novelist James Patterson; Lee Cowan visits Roadside America, a miniature town and model railroad extravaganza; Anthony Mason talks with musicians Stephen Stills and Judy Collins, whose breakup years ago hasn't precluded them from going on tour together, singing the songs of romance and heartbreak they'd inspired in each other; Serena Altschul checks out an exhibition of works by the post-war artist Jean Dubuffet; and Michelle Miller finds out why brightly-decorated pianos are turning up on New York City streets.
Jane Pauley hosts this week's broadcast, which features Tony Dokoupil's report on the recent suicides of designer Kate Spade and celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain. Also: Richard Schlesinger talks with Jim Parsons about his latest role, as producer of the film "A Kid Like Jake"; Mo Rocca looks at the musical heritage of Rodgers & Hammerstein; Jamie Wax interviews deaf actress Lauren Ridloff, a Tony nominee for "Children of a Lesser God"; and Nancy Giles follows musicians making the rounds at hospitals, bringing their own style of healing to patients.
Jane Pauley hosts this week's broadcast, which features Martha Teichner's interview with Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, the whistleblower who alerted Flint residents to the dangers posed by the very water they drank. Also: Anthony Mason catches up with country singer-songwriter Rory Feek; David Martin chats with investigative journalist Seymour Hersh; Tracy Smith checks out a tiny superhero with a big heart, "Ant-Man"'s Paul Rudd; Mo Rocca investigates why "dad wear" has become a fashion thing; and Scot Simon visits the one-ring Venardos Circus.
Jane Pauley hosts this week's broadcast, which features Ted Koppel's two-part report on life inside San Quentin State Prison in California. Also: Conor Knighton checks out companies offering the perk of Summer Fridays off; Tracy Smith interviews Todd Fisher, whose new memoir, "My Girls," recounts a lifetime with sister Carrie Fisher and mother Debbie Reynolds; Serena Altschul checks out a David Bowie exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum; and Martha Teichner visits NYC's Tenement Museum, which brings the immigrant experience home for some unique visitors.
This week's broadcast features Lee Cowan's cover story on efforts to map the genome of giant redwood trees.
This week's broadcast, with guest host Lee Cowan, features Faith Salie's cover story on a "Quiet Revolution" by introverts. Also: Cowan profiles comedian Louie Anderson, who won an Emmy playing a family matriarch on "Baskets"; Anthony Mason interviews Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl; Mark Strassmann visits the "witness trees" at Gettysburg National Military Park; and Jane Pauley profiles actor Michael J. Fox, who has launched an online study to help researchers develop new therapies for Parkinson's disease.
This week's broadcast, with guest host Steve Hartman, features Faith Salie's story on how loneliness and anxiety are becoming more pervasive for young people with the rise in social media. Also: Conor Knighton talks with actress and fellow Charleston, W.Va. native Jennifer Garner; Ben Tracy samples one of Shanghai's most prized culinary delicacies, xialongbao (soup dumplings); Kristine Johnson interviews Brandon Flowers, frontman of The Killers; and Jim Axelrod meets with the "Men in Blazers" – soccer aficionados Michael Davies and Roger Bennett – who talk about the rise in popularity of the sport in the United States.
This week's broadcast, hosted by Jane Pauley, features Martha Teichner's report on the increase in incivility in public discourse and how it affects our democracy. Also, Anthony Mason reports on a musical milestone, Billy Joel's 100th sold-out concert at New York's Madison Square Garden; Tracy Smith interviews The Go-Go's, one of the most successful all-female bands in rock 'n' roll history; Dean Reynolds checks out a Chicago art exhibition featuring works by artists with disabilities; and Mark Strassmann profiles comedian Sebastian Maniscalco.
This special broadcast of "Sunday Morning," our annual "Money Issue" with guest host Kai Ryssdal of "Marketplace," features Lee Cowan's report on a California city's experiment with providing a basic universal income to residents to battle economic insecurity. Also: John Blackstone talks about charity with actress, producer and activist Salma Hayek Pinault; Conor Knighton looks at tourism in the Galapagos Islands; Tony Dokoupil looks at how the "co-working" industry is changing our ideas of office space; Richard Schlesinger investigates how star pets on Instagram are pulling in big bucks; Michelle Miller looks at how artists and photographers are documenting labor and poverty; and Rita Braver finds a government office that will literally make good your burned, water-logged or shredded currency.
This week's broadcast, hosted by Jane Pauley, features David Pogue's cover story on the problems of plastic waste. Also: Erin Moriarty reports on the increase in deaths in the U.S. of women during childbirth; Faith Salie looks at the pioneering work of artist Dox Thrash; Barry Petersen visits Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve in Colorado, where sandboarding enthusiasts take to the slopes; Tracy Smith gets serious with late-night host Jimmy Kimmel; and John Blackstone finds out what makes a champion truffle-hunting dog.
This week's broadcast, hosted by Jane Pauley, features Lee Cowan's cover story on how robotic exoskeletons help paraplegics walk again. Also: Tracy Smith talks with rapper-actor-producer Ice Cube about his new Big 3 Basketball League; Michelle Miller visits with '60s pop icon Petula Clark; Martha Teichner interviews South Carolina Senator Tim Scott; Serena Altschul check out an exhibition of upside-down paintings by German-born artist Georg Baselitz; and Luke Burbank attends a Goat Yoga class.
Jane Pauley hosts a special broadcast of "Sunday Morning," called "Mind Matters," devoted to the mysteries of the brain. Features include: Mo Rocca examining what makes a genius; Rita Braver looks at the intersection between art and mania; Faith Salie on the prospect of using psychedelic drugs to combat anxiety and depression; Martha Teichner on animal intelligence; and Tracy Smith talks with Glenn Close, whose foundation, Bring Change to Mind, aims to destigmatize mental illness.
This week's broadcast, hosted by Jane Pauley, features Chip Reid's look back at the life of Arizona Senator John McCain, who died Saturday after a 13-month battle against brain cancer. Also: James Brown profiles Ken Chenault, who is leaving American Express after 17 years as Chairman and CEO; Scott Simon looks back at the bloody Democratic National Convention in Chicago in 1968; Barry Petersen explores the Montana prairie and the conflict over preserving our disappearing grasslands; Tracy Smith checks out an exhibition featuring images of America culled from the Library of Congress' archives; and Rita Braver talks with music legend Art Garfunkel.
This week's broadcast, with guest host Lee Cowan, looks back at the memorial services for Senator John McCain and the "Queen of Soul," Aretha Franklin. Also: Cowan finds out how some companies are welcoming workers with autism; Margaret Brennan talks with former senator and secretary of state John Kerry; Anthony Mason profiles singer-songwriter Leon Bridges; Anna Werner checks out traveling exhibitions celebrating Norman Rockwell's "The Four Freedoms"; Martha Teichner catches up with '60s fashion icon Twiggy; and Conor Knighton visits the Washboard Music Festival in Logan, Ohio.
This week's broadcast, with host Jane Pauley, features David Martin's interview with veteran Washington Post reporter Bob Woodward about his latest book, "Fear: Trump in the White House." Also: Tony Dokoupil visits a sweeping exhibition of art by Alberto Giacometti at New York's Guggenheim Museum; Chip Reid reports on the unveiling of a wind chime memorial to the heroes of Flight 93, who perished on September 11, 2001; Mo Rocca looks at the work of musical theater legends Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II; and Susan Spencer investigates how people may respond to having an unusual name.
This week's broadcast, hosted by Jane Pauley, features Carrie Underwood's emotional interview with Tracy Smith. Plus: Lee Cowan profiles Academy Award-winner Robert Redford; Conor Knighton visits the Lanai Cat Sanctuary in Hawaii; Faith Salie explores the construction zone at the World Trade Center site in Lower Manhattan, which has been decorated by 50 graffiti artists; and the latest on Tropical Depression Florence as it continues to drop several feet of rain on the Carolinas.
This week's broadcast, hosted by Jane Pauley, features Tony Dokoupil's cover story on how parents who lost loved ones in the Sandy Hook school shooting are suing an online purveyor of conspiracy theories about their children's murders. Also: Lee Cowan talks with Candice Bergen about the return of "Murphy Brown"; Rita Braver interviews famed Hollywood agent Michael Ovitz; Mo Rocca visits an exhibition celebrating the centennial of composer-conductor Leonard Bernstein; and RuPaul explains to Nancy Giles the power of a man performing in women's clothes, heels and makeup.
This week's broadcast, hosted by Jane Pauley, features David Pogue's report on the latest technology in hearing aids. Plus: Ted Koppel talks with CNN founder Ted Turner, who opens up about his diagnosis of Lewy body dementia; Rita Braver looks back at the Miss America pageant held in 1968, when feminists protested on the Boardwalk of Atlantic City; Dr. Jon LaPook looks at a revealing new documentary about comedian Gilda Radner; and Conor Knighton visits a contest of balloon art at the World Balloon Convention in San Diego.
This week's broadcast, hosted by Mo Rocca, features Tony Dokoupil's cover story on vaping, and how e-cigarettes may make traditional cigarettes obsolete. Also: Tracy Smith visits with Steve Perry, the former frontman of Journey, who left music behind in the late 1990s but is now back; Michelle Miller talks with actress Kerry Washington about co-founding Time's Up; Liz Palmer walks through a grand new park in Moscow designed by an American; and Mo Rocca dishes with veteran gossip columnist Cindy Adams.
This week's broadcast, hosted by Jane Pauley, features Brook Silva-Braga's exploration of the anti-science Flat Earth movement. Also: Tony Dokoupil looks at the "Pink Wave" of this year's midterm elections; Gayle King profiles singer Tina Turner; Mark Strassmann checks out an unusual public art project in Atlanta; and David Martin looks back on the greatest battle of the Korean War.
"Sunday Morning" will not be broadcast Sunday, October 21, as CBS presents, live from London, England, the NFL matchup between the Tennessee Titans and the Los Angeles Chargers at Wembley Stadium. We will be back on October 28, just in time for Halloween!
This week's broadcast, hosted by Jane Pauley, features Jill Schlesinger's look back, ten years on, at the financial crisis that almost caused another Great Depression. Also: Maurice DuBois delves into the cultural history of blackface; Roxana Saberi observes the 200th anniversary of Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein": Lee Cowan talks with Jamie Lee Curtis ("Halloween") and learns she doesn't like scary movies; Jim Axelrod remembers the 1968 Olympic protest by Tommie Smith that became one of the 20th century's most iconic sports moments; Tracy Smith chats with director Jonah Hill ("Mid90s"); and Anthony Mason reports on a British explorer's epic solo trip across the continent of Antarctica.
This week's broadcast, hosted by Jane Pauley, features Mo Rocca's report on efforts to rectify the loss of civics education in America's schools. Also: Seth Doane visits Lisbon with the street artist known as Vhils, who chisels murals into cityscapes; Conor Knighton checks out New England's fall colors with photographer Jeff Folger, a.k.a. Jeff Foliage; Anthony Mason profiles actor Jeff Goldblum, who releases his first jazz album this week; Tony Dokoupil profiles Chuck Lorre, producer of some of today's most popular TV comedies; and Tracy Smith spends the night at a concert by British composer Max Richter, of an 8-hour work entitled, appropriately, "Sleep."
This week's broadcast, hosted by Jane Pauley, features Erin Moriarty's cover story about the controversial practice of conversion therapy, and speaks with people who have undergone the process (banned in some states) aimed at turning those attracted to same-sex partners into heterosexuals. Also: Jim Axelrod interviews The Who's lead singer Roger Daltrey; Seth Doane travels with a World War II veteran back to Cologne, Germany, the scene of a fateful tank battle; Tony Dokoupil talks with comic actor-director Ben Stiller, now directing a prison break drama for Showtime, "Escape at Dannemora"; Serena Altchul talks with playwright Kenneth Lonergan ("The Waverly Gallery"); Richard Schlesinger looks back on the 1968 election of Richard Nixon; and Ben Tracy explores a new wave of Neapolitan pizza making – in Japan.
Eat, Drink, and Be Merry!
This week's broadcast, featuring guest host Lee Cowan, included Susan Spencer's cover report on conspiracy theories, and why some many people are attracted to them to explain seemingly inexplicable events. Plus: Rita Braver interviews former Gary Hart, whose presidential campaign in the 1980s, upended by allegations of an affair, is dramatized in the new film "The Front Runner"; Anthony Mason profiles singer-songwriter John Prine, whose latest album, "The Tree of Forgiveness," is the biggest hit of his long career; Martha Teichner interview potter and bestselling author Edmund de Waal; Cowan meets rising star and Grammy-winner Alessia Cara; and Luke Burbank meets the inventor of the waterbed, who has introduced a "new and improved" version.
This week's broadcast, hosted by Jane Pauley, features her interview – her first – with her husband, the Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Garry Trudeau. Also: Rita Braver looks back at the life of the 41st President of the United States, George H.W. Bush, who died Friday at the age of 94; David Begnaud talks with Lin-Manuel Miranda, who is bringing his revolutionary musical "Hamilton" to Puerto Rico, to help support the recovery of that hurricane-ravaged island; Serena Altschul checks out a remake of Woody Allen's "Annie Hall" starring a cast of seniors; and Faith Salie visits illusionist Jason Bishop, and tries her hand at some magic herself.
This week's broadcast, hosted by Jane Pauley, features Chip Reid's reports on the untold story behind the discovery of the wreck of the Titanic. Plus: Ted Koppel looks at the work of war photographers Tim Hetherington and Chris Hondros, who were both killed while covering the civil war in Libya; Lee Cowan talks with former Republican Senator Alan Simpson and former Democratic Congressman Norman Mineta about the unusual origin of their lifelong friendship; Rita Braver examines the rise in anti-Semitism; Maurice DuBois interviews the Grammy-nominated rapper Cardi B; Pauley visits with fashion designer Ralph Lauren; and we get holiday gift ideas from Techno Claus (a.k.a. David Pogue).
This week's broadcast, hosted by Jane Pauley, features David Pogue's look at what's in store for Sears since it fell into bankruptcy. Plus: Tracy Smith talks with singer Michael Bublé, back after a two-year break because of a family health emergency; Anthony Mason talks with actress Emily Blunt about taking on the iconic role of Mary Poppins in the new Disney sequel; Roxana Saberi visits the Lego factory in Billund, Denmark, where the popular toy is getting a makeover; Luke Burbank checks out a new twist in retail, "pop-ups"; and Serena Altschul gets a lesson in the marimba.
This week's broadcast, hosted by Jane Pauley, features Lee Cowan's report on Apollo 8 and the message it delivered to Earth on Christmas Eve 1968. Plus: Michelle Miller meets Drew and Jonathan Scott, stars of the home renovation series "Property Brothers"; Lesley Stahl attends a New York City Ballet workshop for some very special young dancers; Tracy Smith talks with rising pop star Shawn Mendes; Faith Salie attends a performance marking the 200th anniversary of the revered Christmas song "Silent Night"; Nancy Giles looks at the history of fruitcakes, while Mo Rocca attends a tamale-making party; and anchor emeritus Charles Osgood and the Young People's Chorus of New York City join us for a musical celebration of the season.
This week's broadcast, hosted by Jane Pauley, features our annual "Hail and Farewell" tribute to those who've passed in 2018. Also: CBS News correspondents from across the globe look forward to what news may define the year ahead; Luke Burbank examines the history of the Encyclopedia Britannica, which turns 250 years old; and Lee Cowan interviews the stars and director of "Stan & Ollie," a new film about the legendary comedy duo Laurel & Hardy.
This week's broadcast, hosted by Jane Pauley, features Lee Cowan profile of Simon Wheatcroft, who runs marathons despite being completely blind. Also: Pauley interviews Nancy Pelosi, who has once again picked up the gavel as House Speaker; Mark Phillips interviews actor Michael Caine; Serena Altschul talks with Willem Dafoe and Julian Schnabel, the star and director of "At Eternity's Gate," a new film about artist Vincent van Gogh; John Blackstone visits a Los Angeles exhibition of treasures from the tomb of King Tut; and Kris Van Cleave rides aboard Singapore Airlines' 19-hour nonstop New York-to-Singapore flight, the longest in the world.
This week's broadcast, hosted by Jane Pauley, features Martha Teichner's cover story on the history of the "Green Book" travel guides used by African Americans during segregation. Plus: Gayle King visits as Carole King takes to the stage in the Broadway musical "Beautiful"; Tracy Smith splatters paint with British artist Damien Hirst; Tony Dokoupil talks with filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan ("Glass"); Conor Knighton goes island-hopping to Saint Pierre and Miquelon, French territories in the New World; and Nancy Giles referees a pie fight over the birthplace of Key Lime Pie.
This week's broadcast, hosted by Jane Pauley, features Lee Cowan's reports on homelessness affecting college students. Also: Mark Strassmann checks out country star Marty Stuart's incomparable collection of country music memorabilia; Rita Braver visits Glenstone, a museum of contemporary art built into the Maryland countryside; David Pogue explores the exploding world of podcasts, while Mo Rocca introduces the first episode of his podcast, "Mobituaries," which tells the story of the life and career of JFK impersonator Vaughn Meader; and Martha Teichner looks back at the life of Tony Award-winner Carol Channing, the star of "Hello, Dolly!," who died this past week at the age of 97.
This week marks the 40th anniversary of the debut of "Sunday Morning," and in this special edition host Jane Pauley looks back at the many roads traveled, the memorable personalities we have met, and some of the fun and unusual stories we have told. Plus: Serena Altschul introduces viewers to the "Sun Queen," our associate director Jessica Frank, who is responsible for the suns that grace our show; Nancy Giles explores the history of the "Sunday Morning" theme music; and Conor Knighton meets some of our team of videographers who bring the beauty and sounds of nature to our broadcast each week.
This week's broadcast, hosted by Jane Pauley, features Tony Dokoupil's report on a new theory to address severe food allergies. Also: Martha Teichner talks with character actor Sam Elliott, nominated for an Oscar for "A Star Is Born"; Tracy Smith profiles singer Linda Ronstadt; Serena Altschul visits "Sesame Street," which will soon mark 50 years on television; Seth Doane checks out a Madrid workshop where facsimiles of ancient treasures are crafted with high tech tools; and Luke Burbank pays a visit to a Southern institution: the Waffle House
This week "Sunday Morning," hosted by Jane Pauley, features Susan Spencer's cover story on loneliness, and how recent studies point to the health effects of being alone. Plus: Tony Dokoupil sits down with Dolly Parton, the Grammys' MusiCares Person of the Year; Lesley Stahl interviews filmmaker Spike Lee, a first-time Best Director Oscar-nominee for "BlacKkKlansman"; Serena Altschul checks out the fluorescent beauty of rubies; Anthony Mason visits the fabled Electric Lady recording studios in New York's Greenwich Village; and David Pogue witnesses a 21st century anachronism: singing telegrams.
This week "Sunday Morning," hosted by Jane Pauley, features Jim Axelrod's report on a new historical novel that sheds light on the love life of George Washington. Plus: Jeff Glor interviews bestselling writer Don Winslow, author of "The Border"; Mo Rocca sits down with singer Dionne Warwick; Lee Cowan interviews Melissa McCarthy, an Oscar-nominee for "Can You Ever Forgive Me?"; Faith Salie uncovers the history of the color pink; and Conor Knighton goes "Island Hopping" in the Seychelles, where he encounters the rare seed of the Coco de Mer tree, affectionately called the "Love Nut."
This week "Sunday Morning," hosted by Jane Pauley, features Tracy Smith's report on casting directors, looking for Hollywood's next star. Plus: Mo Rocca sits down with TV and film star Angie Dickinson; Alina Cho finds out how home stage Meridith Baer dresses homes to sell; Michelle Miller looks at the history of the Harvey House restaurants that helped reshape the American West; and Lee Cowan examines the process of transforming actor Rami Malek into Freddie Mercury for "Bohemian Rhapsody."
This week "Sunday Morning," hosted by Jane Pauley, features David Pogue report on the Gold Age of documentary filmmaking. Plus: Pauley interviews actress Julianne Moore, star of "Gloria Bell"; Lee Cowan profiles crusading immigration attorney Judy Wood, the focus of a new film, "Saint Judy"; Martha Teichner gets a taste of the World Championship Cheese Contest in Wisconsin; David Martin looks at the process of preserving and analyzing film footage of America's above-ground nuclear tests from the 1940s until they were banned in 1963; and humorist David Sedaris talks about his conflicts over giving up his seat on a bus or subway train.
This week "Sunday Morning," hosted by Mo Rocca, features Lee Cowan's cover story on the crisis facing rural residents whose hospitals are closing. Plus: Alina Cho visits with Ree Drummond, star of the Food Network show "The Pioneer Woman"; Tracy Smith goes backstage at the new Broadway music that captures the lives and music of The Temptations; Seth Doane investigates a pathogen that is infecting millions of Italy's olive trees; Barry Petersen meets a rural Kentucky printer whose books are lovingly hand-crafted; and Liz Palmer meets an English furniture maker who "grows" chairs.
This week "Sunday Morning," hosted by Jane Pauley, features Jim Axelrod's story of high school junior Alexandra Valoras, who kept her personal despair hidden from everyone until ending her life. Plus: Lee Cowan talks with Delia Owens, author of the bestselling novel "Where the Crawdads Sing"; Anthony Mason checks out designer Thomas Heatherwick's extraordinary new public art project, a 150-foot-tall staircase in New York City's Hudson Yards; Tracy Smith talks with Julia Louis-Dreyfus and the cast of "Veep" as the HBO comedy enters its seventh and final season; and Martha Teichner goes inside America's Test Kitchen.
This week "Sunday Morning," hosted by Jane Pauley, features stories on the Mueller Report, which was turned in to the attorney general by Special Counsel Robert Mueller on Friday. Plus: Brook Silva-Braga looks into the origin of the NCAA March Madness brackets phenomenon; Tracy Smith meets Grammy-winning singer Brandi Carlile; Luke Burbank talks with comedian Kathy Griffin about the death threats she faced following her photo involving the severed head of President Trump; and from Josh Seftel, producer of "The Secret Life of Muslims," comes the remarkable story of the education of an Islamophobic former U.S. Marine.
This week "Sunday Morning," hosted by Jane Pauley, features Nancy Giles' report on how a chef who once worked at the world's greatest restaurant is on a mission to remake the menus of school cafeterias. Plus: Tracy Smith talks with Bill Hader, star of the HBO series "Barry"; Anthony Mason visits an exhibit of iconic rock instruments at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art; David Pogue looks at Rod Serling's classic "Twilight Zone" series, now returning under Jordan Peele; Faith Salie checks out the fascinating world of biomimicry; and Liz Palmer visits the Metropol Hotel in Moscow with novelist Amor Towles, author of the bestseller "A Gentleman in Moscow."
This week "Sunday Morning," hosted by Jane Pauley, features Martha Teichner's discussion with Caroline Kennedy about the Profile in Courage Award, and the announcement of this year's recipient. Plus: Tracy Smith talks with "Game of Thrones" actress Emilia Clarke about her life-threatening subarachnoid hemorrhages; Rita Braver sits courtside with L.A. Clippers owner Steve Ballmer; Tony Dokoupil interviews actor Sam Rockwell, starring in the new series "Fosse/Verdon"; Mo Rocca looks back at the history of the Reconstruction era; and Chip Reid visits a Smithsonian exhibition featuring folk art by Bill Traylor, a freed slave who picked up a paintbrush when he turned 86.
Because of CBS Sports' coverage of The Masters golf tournament, "Sunday Morning" will be pre-empted, but the trumpet will sound next week
This week "Sunday Morning," with guest host lee Cowan, features John Blackstone's story on the resurrection of faith-based films. Plus: David Turecamo looks at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, which was damaged by fire this past week; Cowan meets the Missing People Choir, whose members have experienced the anguish of losing a love one; Seth Doane visits the K-Pop band BTS; Tracy Smith talks with students about the importance of "To Kill a Mockingbird," now on Broadway; John Dickerson interviews South Bend, Ind. Mayor and presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg; and Anthony Mason talks with singer Florence Welch, front woman of Florence + The Machine.
This week "Sunday Morning," hosted by Jane Pauley, features Lee Cowan's cover story on PostSecret.com, where anonymous writers share their most private secrets with the world. Plus: Rita Braver investigates a series of mysterious deaths that were studied by author Harper Lee for a never-published book; Mo Rocca sits down with "Dynasty" actress Joan Collins; Ted Koppel visits the Broadway stage of "Network" to look at the state of TV news today; Faith Salie checks out a Brooklyn Museum exhibition of Frida Kahlo; and John Blackstone interviews Taylor Mac, playwright of the new Broadway comedy "Gary," starring Nathan Lane.
Our annual special broadcast that looks into the many ways we earn, spend, invest, waste, lose, and go without money, featuring guest host Martha Teichner.
This week's "Sunday Morning" hosted by Jane Pauley features Dr. Jon LaPook's cover story on efforts by health experts to use science to combatting misinformation over vaccination. Plus: Tracy Smith sits down with broadcasting giant Howard Stern; Jane Pauley talks with "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek about his battle against pancreatic cancer; Maurice DuBois meet the men who were convicted, and later exonerated, as the Central Park Five; David Martin interviews Adm. William H. McRaven; Kris Van Cleave checks into the TWA Hotel at JFK International Airport; and Martha Teichner visits the new Statue of Liberty Museum on Liberty Island.
Jane Pauley hosts a special broadcast of "Sunday Morning" from Tuscany, sharing stories on all things Italian – art and design, traditions and culture, fashion, food, music, entertainment and history.
This week's "Sunday Morning" hosted by Jane Pauley features Tony Dokoupil's cover story on the van life – people making their homes on the open road in converted minivans or school buses. Plus: Serena Altschul interviews Annette Bening, a Tony Award nominee for "All My Sons"; Faith Salie looks at efforts to make more monuments to female historical figures; Martha Teichner talks with the conductor of the Louisville Orchestra, Teddy Abrams; Conor Knighton hears the story of how an Iraq war veteran found music to be a source of healing; and Lee Cowan meets author Tim DeRoche, whose new novel, "The Ballad of Huck & Miguel," tells the story of Huckleberry Finn with a modern-day twist.
This week's "Sunday Morning" hosted by Jane Pauley features Richard Schlesinger's cover story about the restoration of a World War II C-47 transport, to be flown as part of the 75th anniversary commemoration of the D-Day invasion. Plus: Lee Cowan looks at efforts to rewrite the nation's bail laws; Tracy Smith visits with the Jonas Brothers; Luke Burbank interviews actress and writer Mindy Kaling; Ted Koppel goes to a ball game with political columnist George Will; Faith Salie checks out the delicate work of wood carver David Esterly; and Liz Palmer visit Beijing's Tiananmen Square, 30 years after a bloody massacre of student protesters.
This week's "Sunday Morning" hosted by Mo Rocca features Rocca's cover story on the "Lavender Scare," the federal government's decades-long policy of purging homosexual government employees. Plus: Chip Reid talks with CNN's chief White House correspondent Jim Acosta, author of the book "The Enemy of the People: A Dangerous Time to Tell the Truth in America"; Anthony Mason sits down with singer Gloria Gaynor; David Martin talks with David Eisenhower, whose grandfather, Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower, led the greatest sea and air invasion in military history, the D-Day landing at Normandy; Lee Cowan chats with actor Kevin Bacon; and Faith Salie meets up with "Book of Mormon" star Andrew Rannells.
This week's Father's Day edition of "Sunday Morning," hosted by Lee Cowan, features Tony Dokoupil's cover story about an occupational hazard faced by firefighters: cancer. Plus, Tracy Smith talks with comedian and "Toy Story 4" star Tim Allen; Nikki Batiste explores the origins of Father's Day, and talks with the self-proclaimed "World's Best Father"; John Blackstone looks at the history of the building of the Transcontinental Railroad; Nicholas Thompson interviews bitcoin billionaires Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss; and David Pogue enters the virtual world of the blockbuster video game Minecraft.
This week's edition of "Sunday Morning," hosted by Jane Pauley, features David Pogue's cover story on the latest developments in Mars exploration. Plus: Mo Rocca talks with Hollywood pioneer Sherry Lansing; Luke Burbank explores the "something new" in matrimony – secret weddings; Kelefa Sanneh checks out the latest fashion trend, streetwear; Jane Pauley interviews her husband, "Doonesbury' cartoonist Garry Trudeau; Michelle Miller visits with Judi Sheppard Missett, the founder of Jazzercise; and humorist Dave Barry on lessons he's learned about growing old.
This week's edition of "Sunday Morning," hosted by Mo Rocca, features Ted Koppel’s cover story on an asylum seeker from Haiti and the army helping him make a home in the United States. Plus: Martha Teichner visits the Museum of the American Revolution; Rocca reports on Milwaukee’s love of frozen custard; David Martin goes “Beyond Glory” with Stephen Lang; Gayle King speaks with Tina Turner; Serena Altschul reports on the traveling exhibition "Monsters & Myths: Surrealism and War in the 1930s and 1940s;" and Tim Cook reflects on 50 years since the Stonewall Riots.
This week's edition of "Sunday Morning," hosted by Jane Pauley, features Allison Aubrey reporting on hamburgers that are made from plants instead of beef. Plus: Serena Altschul reports on "Beyond the Streets," the largest exhibition of graffiti and street art ever produced; Luke Burbank attends Monster Jam University; Michelle Miller reports on designer Dapper Dan's saga that's been three quarters of a century in the making; Steve Hartman reports on a 97-year-old who loves a hard day's work; John Blackstone reports on what America, the band, is up to; Jim Gaffigan says cheeseburgers are in "grave danger"; and Mo Rocca takes a trip down the Mississippi River
This week's edition of "Sunday Morning," hosted by Jane Pauley, features Time magazine editor-at-large Jeffrey Kluger's report on the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. Plus: Tracy Smith talks with some of the seamstresses who made the spacesuits worn that day by Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin; Martha Teichner discusses Walter Cronkite's boisterous coverage of the 1969 moon landing; Lee Cowan talks with Pulitzer Prize-winning author Colson Whitehead about his new novel, "The Nickel Boys"; Nancy Giles visits an exhibition that explores the role of black models in modern art; and Susan Spencer talks with a blogger who conducted an unusual experiment: eat nothing but breakfast cereal for a month.
This week's edition of "Sunday Morning," hosted by Lee Cowan, features Rita Braver's cover story on a new documentary about legendary CBS newsman Mike Wallace. Plus: Conor Knighton looks at the success of the Endangered Species Act; Luke Burbank sits down with comedian and writer Hannah Gadsby; Jim Axelrod profiles the bluesy country rock band ZZ Top, now going on 50; Time magazine editor-at-large Jeffrey Kluger interviews SpaceX CEO Elon Musk; and Serena Altschul finds out why sparkling water is making a splash.
This week "Sunday Morning" presents its annual "Money issue," with guest host Martha Teichner, featuring Tony Dokoupil's report on people who have gladly quit their jobs. Plus: Conor Knighton visits Tulsa, Oklahoma, a city that will pay you $10,000 to move there; Luke Burbank checks out the International Pizza Expo in Las Vegas, where aspiring pizzeria owners are hoping to roll in the dough; Mark Phillips finds out how Sweden is evolving into a cashless society; Lee Cowan follows the latest fad of CBD-infused products; Martha Teichner steps aboard a $1 billion cruise ship; Rita Braver follows what happens to items you return to the store; Tracy Smith profiles Kris Jenner, the woman who literally gave birth to one of the most famous family businesses in the world; and John Blackstone meets a photographer who makes giant portraits of small change.
This week "Sunday Morning" hosted by Jane Pauley features Dr. Jon LaPook's cover story on efforts by doctors to confront gun violence. Plus: Special reports marking the 50th anniversary of the Woodstock Music and Arts Fair in Bethel, N.Y., including Jim Axelrod's interview with musicians and concertgoers who were there, and a commentary by Bill Flanagan; Michelle Miller interviews actress Angela Bassett, star of the Netflix comedy "Otherhood"; Lucy Craft visits a Japanese town where for centuries artisans have practiced the craft of "shibori," or tie-dyeing; and Jonathan Vigliotti goes swimming with whales off the coast of Sri Lanka.
This week "Sunday Morning," hosted by Jane Pauley, feature David Pogue's cover story on the latest in hearing aids. Plus: Rita Braver looks at the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, celebrating its 60th year; Faith Salie meets a real live mermaid; Michelle Miller talks with the rapper and actor Common; Pauley profiles Oscar-winning actress Julianne Moore; Jim Gaffigan has some thoughts on decaf coffee; and Alina Cho checks out fashion at your fingertips: nail art.
Jane Pauley hosts a special broadcast of "Sunday Morning" from Tuscany, sharing stories on all things Italian – art and design, traditions and culture, fashion, food, music, entertainment and history.
This week "Sunday Morning," hosted by Tracy Smith, features Susan Spencer's cover story on dyslexia. Plus: Smith profiles singer-songwriter Taylor Swift; Mo Rocca visits with restaurateur and "Fresh Off the Boat" author Eddie Huang; Barry Petersen saddles up with cowgirl photographer Barbara Van Cleve; Ted Koppel finds out what life on the road is life for tennis professional Noah Rubin, who is not among the top-ranked of his sport; and Conor Knighton discovers what lies behind Argentina's deep Italian roots.
This week "Sunday Morning," with guest host Lee Cowan, features John Blackstone's cover story on American Giant, a sportswear manufacturer whose apparel is entirely "Made in the U.S.A." Plus: David Martin talks with General and former Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis; Lesley Stahl profiles flight attendant union president Sara Nelson, the new face of America's labor movement; Tony Dokoupil visits with singer Dolly Parton; former White House speechwriter Eric Liu speaks about true patriotism; and we remember actress Valerie Harper.
This week "Sunday Morning," hosted by Jane Pauley, features Serena Altschul's cover story on the rising popularity of plant-based milk (if it really IS milk). Plus: Martha Teichner talks with "The Handmaid's Tale" author Margaret Atwood about the sequel to her classic dystopian novel, "The Testaments"; Lee Cowan sits down with Donny and Marie Osmond, who are taking their careers in separate directions; Erin Moriarty talks with the journalists who broke the original story about Harvey Weinstein, launching the #MeToo movement; "NFL Today" host James Brown profiles NFL quarterback Russell Wilson; and Ramy Inocencio reports on the origin of the continuing protests in Hong Kong in which millions of citizens have marched for democratic principles.
This week "Sunday Morning," hosted by Jane Pauley, features Tony Dokoupil's cover story on the plight of public school teachers. Plus: Tracy Smith sits down with the Backstreet Boys; Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz talks with Irwin Winkler, producer of such classics as "Rocky" and "Raging Bull"; Martha Teichner learns the secrets of antique restoration from Colonial Williamsburg furniture conservator Leroy Graves; David Pogue goes inside the editorial offices of New York Magazine; and Mo Rocca plays cards with actress Angie Dickinson.
This week "Sunday Morning," hosted by Jane Pauley, features Michelle Miller chatting with the stars of the hit series "God Friended Me." Plus: Tracy Smith interviews film composer John Williams and violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter; Elizabeth Palmer looks at a new motion picture inspired by the hit TV series "Downton Abbey"; Lee Cowan interviews actress Renée Zellweger, who stars as Judy Garland in a new film; Anthony Mason sits down with musician Mark Knopfler; and Conor Knighton treks through Patagonia National Park in Chile, created thanks to the largest donation of privately-owned land in history.
The sparkling notes of a trumpet fanfare and the familiar logo of the sun alert viewers that it's time for CBS's Sunday morning staple. Journalist Jane Pauley helms the show, taking over hosting duties from Charles Osgood, who spent 22 years on the job. A morning talk show, this program airs at a different pace and focuses much of its attention on the performing arts. After a quick update of the day's news and national weather, correspondents offer longer-length segments on a variety of topics, from architecture to ballet to music to pop culture to politics.
Author Pete Hamill; singer Lizzo; singer Mitzi Gaynor; businesses and corporations taking a stand on selling guns; Museum of Modern Art; a spiraling walkway above the treetops in Denmark.
This week "Sunday Morning," hosted by Jane Pauley, features Rita Braver's cover story in which she revisits three transgender youth to see how their lives have progressed since our initial story with them five years ago. Plus: Tracy Smith talks with Sir Elton John about his new autobiography, "Me"; Michelle Miller profiles "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" star Mariska Hargitay; Nicholas Thompson, the editor-in-chief of Wired, talks with Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang; Scott Simon, of NPR, talks with Chicago White Sox play-by-play announcer Jason Benetti, who has cerebral palsy; and Luke Burbank visits a small park in Indianapolis in an unusual location: on the median of a busy interstate highway.
This week "Sunday Morning," hosted by Jane Pauley, features Mo Rocca's cover story examining what we didn't know about President Herbert Hoover. Plus: Lee Cowan talks with Martin Scorsese, Al Pacino and Robert De Niro about their first-ever collaboration, "The Irishman"; Anthony Mason looks at the life and music of Janis Joplin; Martha Teichner traces the life of abolitionist Harriet Tubman; Rita Braver visits an exhibition of works by abstract expressionist painter Helen Frankenthaler; and David Pogue finds himself trapped in an escape room – will he get out alive?
This week "Sunday Morning," hosted by Jane Pauley, features Martha Teichner's cover story about our fascination with Tyrannosaurus Rex, king of the dinosaurs. Plus: Faith Salie checks out the gargoyles on Washington's National Cathedral; David Pogue studies the effect scary music has on horror movie audiences; Jamie Yuccas talks with the editor behind "The Beautiful Ones," the memoir that singer-songwriter Prince began writing shortly before his death; Ben Tracy finds out what one Japanese town is doing to combat a shrinking population; and Mo Rocca talks with historians about judging U.S. presidents, past and present.
World champion archer Matt Stutzman; musician Jeff Lynne; students of an Ohio college accuse a local bakery of racism; author Mitch Albom; the Meow Wolf art exhibit in New Mexico; a conference for obituary writers.
Exploring grief; actors Matt Damon and Christian Bale; former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley; artist Mary Whyte; the upcoming season of "The Crown"; the story behind the new "Joy of Cooking"; actor Michael Conner Humphreys.
Art restoration; birdwatching with ornithologist David Sibley; women's boxing; author John le Carré; journalist Tom Brokaw; presidential impeachment; golfer Renee Powell.
How diets may impact well-being; musician Jon Bon Jovi; Frieda Caplan, who has introduced the country to more than 200 fruits and vegetables; breadfruit; actor Danny Trejo; food halls; chef Jacques Pepin; a unique truck stop in Wyoming; mukbang.
A woman inherits 262 cemetery plots and uses the gift to help others; Alec Cabacungan discusses the Shriners Hospitals for Children; Alanis Morissette; family members work as models for catalogs; actors Jonathan Pryce and Anthony Hopkins; GPS.
Controversy over "dollar stores"; Shangri La Museum of Islamic Art; singer Billie Eilish; musician Eugenia Zukerman; filmmaker Mel Brooks; former professional football player Rob Gronkowski.
Package delivery methods; artists paint Christmas cards using their mouths and feet; actor Harvey Keitel; director Greta Gerwig; actress Saoirse Ronan; gift ideas; department store chain Nordstrom; author Thomas Friedman; journalist Eliana Johnson.
Crowdsourcing website GoFundMe; actress Jennifer Lopez; the life of composer Irving Berlin; nativity scenes; the history of a Hanukkah favorite -- latkes; comic Jim Gaffigan; the Young People's Chorus of New York City and Jon Batiste perform.
The world's best and worst airports; actor Eddie Murphy; experimental spirits distilled in Copenhagen; bidding farewell to those who died in the past year; Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean Dictator Kim Jong Un; looking ahead.
This week "Sunday Morning," with host Jane Pauley, features Rita Braver's cover story on people who have discovered siblings or biological parents they didn’t know about through DNA testing. Plus: Serena Altschul visits with David Byrne, whose new show, "American Utopia," is burning down the house on Broadway; Bob Schieffer profiles country singer Tanya Tucker; Ben Tracy checks out some of the work of celebrated hotel designer Bill Bensley; National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore offers a heartfelt message on saving endangered species; and Conor Knighton has saved a seat for you as he witnesses an unusual contest – competitive tablescaping – at the Los Angeles County Fair.
Workplace discrimination against pregnant women; the works of Money at the Denver Art Museum; musician Gary Clark Jr.; a close look at the octopus; actress Kim Novak; a woman who introduced the country to more than 200 fruits and vegetables.
This week "Sunday Morning," with guest host Mo Rocca, features David Martin's story on the history behind a new aircraft carrier's name. Plus: Anthony Mason sits down with the British band Mumford & Sons; Tracy Smith talks with Oscar-nominated actress Laura Dern ("Marriage Story"); Lee Cowan learns how a long-forgotten tool for treating suicidal patients is finding new success; Kelefa Sanneh digs into one Chinese family's connective tradition of cooking dumplings; and Barry Petersen visits the Denver Art Museum's comprehensive retrospective of works by Impressionist artist Claude Monet. Air Date: Jan 19, 2020
What goes into making a hit song; singer-songwriter Raffi; children perform in Madagascar; conductor Gustavo Dudamel; singer-songwriter Huey Lewis talks about his hearing loss; DJ Khaled; remembering songwriter Allee Willis.
The presidential campaign; singer-songwriter James Taylor; searching for antiques with TV personality Mike Wolfe; actor Mandy Patinkin; trophy creators at Tiffany; director Taika Waititi and actress Scarlett Johansson.
Intimacy coaching; the history and artistry of Hollywood backdrops; singer and choreographer Toni Basil; a man who has devoted his life to bringing movies to a small Washington town; actress Tatum O'Neal; "Hair Love"; Oscar nominations.
Migraine headaches; band Air Supply; the Moulin Rouge in Paris; actor Harrison Ford; Holocaust survivors mark the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz's death camp; Yad Vashem, Israel's memorial to the victims of the Holocaust; chocolate.
A Wisconsin company changes the way medical records are kept; artist Betye Saar; Bob Moore, founder of Bob's Red Mill; architect Rem Koolhaas; actor Richard Dreyfuss; George Washington's life after he left the presidency.
This week "Sunday Morning," with host Jane Pauley, features Dr. Jon LaPook with the latest on the coronavirus outbreak. Plus: Faith Salie talks with former Fox News anchor Gretchen Carlson about ending the use of non-disclosure agreements in sexual harassment cases; Anthony Mason interviews model Paulina Porizkova; Mo Rocca profiles "Wheel of Fortune" co-host Vanna White; Seth Doane meets Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas; and Luke Burbank visits Hamilton, Mo., a destination for quilters.
This week "Sunday Morning," with host Jane Pauley, features Susan Spencer's cover story on the benefits of afternoon naps. (Watch out for the boss!) Plus: Tracy Smith sits down with the Dixie Chicks; Luke Burbank interviews teen pop singer-turned-actress Mandy Moore, star of "This Is Us"; Martha Teichner looks back at the 1918 flu pandemic; Mark Phillips meets the dancers of "Riverdance," which is marking its 25th anniversary with a new production coming to New York's Radio City Music Hall; and Tony Dokoupil talks with photographers from the Louisville Courier-Journal, whose archive of pictures detailing the public and private moments of the city's most famous son are now collected in a book, "Picture: Muhammad Ali."
In this special encore presentation of our 40th anniversary broadcast (originally aired on January 27, 2019), “Sunday Morning” host Jane Pauley looks back at the many roads traveled, the memorable personalities we have met, and some of the fun and unusual stories we have told. Plus: Serena Altschul introduces viewers to the "Sun Queen," our associate director Jessica Frank, who is responsible for the suns that grace our show; Nancy Giles explores the history of the "Sunday Morning" theme music; and Conor Knighton meets some of our team of videographers that brings the beauty and sounds of nature to our broadcast each week.
In this broadcast hosted by Lee Cowan, David Pogue looks at why irrational fear can make people respond to a crisis (such as the coronavirus pandemic) in dangerous ways. Plus: Tracy Smith sits down with singer Alicia Keys; Jill Schlesinger examines the economic fallout of the pandemic; Ted Koppel explores the terrible choices that hospitals with shortages of medical equipment may soon face; Seth Doane chronicles his first-hand experience being quarantined in Rome for COVID-19; Mo Rocca looks at the history of New York’s Bellevue Hospital Center; chef Bobby Flay talks about finding comfort in preparing comfort food; and film critic David Edelstein offers movie suggestions for people climbing the walls at home.
In this broadcast hosted by Lee Cowan, David Pogue looks at how to work from home without losing your mind. Plus: Jane Pauley sits down with Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick, who are acting together for the first time since they married 23 years ago; Chip Reid reports on how the Census Bureau will be conducting their decennial survey during a pandemic; Martha Teichner explores the qualities of government leadership during a crisis; Jill Schlesinger examines employment prospects in the wake of record-high job losses; Hollywood Reporter TV critic Daniel Fienberg and Washington Post book critic Ron Charles offers their picks; Jim Gaffigan continues his family quarantine; and Mo Rocca checks out a popular pastime for people cooped up at home: jigsaw puzzles.
In our broadcast hosted by Jane Pauley, David Pogue looks at how the increase in people working from home is putting stresses on internet connectivity. Plus: Susan Spencer looks at how psychotherapists and social workers are continuing to help patients by conducting sessions via phone; Martha Teichner talks with “Little Fires Everywhere” author Celeste Ng; Tracy Smith examines the increased interest in “Victory Gardens” among the homebound; TCM host Ben Mankiewicz talks with Mel Brooks, Carl Reiner and George Takei about surviving difficult times; Luke Burbank learns how a Portland, Ore., pinball arcade is weathering this economic climate; Seth Doane talks with Italian doctors about what the U.S. could learn from their experience with COVID-19; and Mo Rocca looks back at 1973, when a joke by Johnny Carson led to a shortage of toilet paper.
In our broadcast hosted by Jane Pauley, Lee Cowan looks at a movement of companies and individuals volunteering to make protective masks and gowns. Also: Martha Teichner sits down with actor Nathan Lane; Ted Koppel hears from three successful leaders about what qualities of leadership are needed in our country during the pandemic crisis; with national parks closed, Conor Knighton explores how to enjoy the Great Outdoors indoors; Rita Braver samples virtual museum tours; we present commentaries by former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, Timothy Cardinal Dolan, and Rabbi Jose Rolando Matalon; and Mo Rocca looks into the history of an endangered ritual: the handshake.
In our broadcast hosted by Jane Pauley, David Pogue looks at a historic collaboration between tech rivals Apple and Google to fight the spread of the coronavirus. Plus: Jill Schlesinger looks at the increasing demand facing food banks; John Blackstone ?visits? with singer-songwriter Randy Newman, whose latest song is about self-isolation; Lee Cowan talks with artist Kadir Nelson; Erin Moriarty meets the cast of ?Mrs. America,? a new TV series about the fight over the Equal Rights Amendment; Ted Koppel examines the crisis of COVID-19 in our nation?s jails and prisons; and Mo Rocca explores what Zoom conference calls reveal about our homes.
Hosted by Jane Pauley. For our cover story, Martha Teichner explores why America was unprepared for the novel coronavirus outbreak. Plus: Faith Salie faces a challenge of lockdown life: do-it-yourself hair coloring; Nancy Giles looks at what people are wearing while they Zoom; Luke Burbank visits a farmers market that has reopened in Seattle; Holly Williams talks with actress Claire Danes ("Homeland"); Mo Rocca looks at the history of quack medicine and snake oil salesmen; Tracy Smith chats with Dame Julie Andrews about her new podcast of stories for children, "Julie's Library"; Erin Moriarty visits Hart Island in New York City, the largest Potter's field in the country; and Jim Gaffigan reports on Week 6 of quarantine life.
Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, Rita Braver examines how scientists won the war against the 20th century polio epidemic. Plus: Seth Doane interviews survivors of coronavirus; Pauley talks with Marlo Thomas and Phil Donohue, celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary, about their book that explores the secrets behind successful marriages; Tracy Smith chats with ?Barry? and ?Happy Days? star Henry Winkler; Jill Schlesinger examines retail winners and losers from the pandemic; Mo Rocca dishes up some comfort food, while Martha Stewart is in the kitchen baking a special treat; comedian Jim Gaffigan realizes something he?s missing in his seventh week of quarantine; and David Pogue welcomes the creators of entertaining and music-filled quarantine videos to their very own awards ceremony ? the ?Sunday Morning? Sunny Awards!
Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, Tracy Smith examines how relationships are being tested by partners living together in lockdown 24/7. Plus: Rita Braver talks with actress-producer Reese Witherspoon about her production company, Hello Sunshine; Erin Moriarty looks at how educators and students (and their families) are coping with online instruction while schools are closed; John Dickerson explores how FDR?s presidency changed the way Americans view their country; Ted Koppel looks back at how presidents have used a variety of media to speak to constituents; Conor Knighton checks out how zoos, and their residents, are coping during the pandemic; and chef Bobby Flay and Faith Salie offer messages for Mothers Day.
Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, Susan Spencer talks with researchers who are studying pandemic-inspired dreams and nightmares. Plus: Anthony Mason sits down with singer-songwriter Graham Nash; Tracy Smith chats with comedian Jerry Seinfeld about his new Netflix special, ?23 Hours to Kill?; Seth Doane examines how balconies have become a new performance venue for musicians living under lockdown; Luke Burbank looks back at the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens; Rita Braver visits with students and educators in a graduation season like no other; Lee Cowan explores how people are adapting to isolation; and Conor Knighton discovers how the Faroe Islands are responding to a drop in tourists with a unique technological innovation: Virtual tourism.
Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, Lee Cowan examines Hollywood's canceled summer blockbuster season and how film production may be forever changed. Plus: Tracy Smith sits down with singer-songwriter Josh Groban; Tony Dokoupil plays table tennis with "Star Trek: Picard" star Sir Patrick Stewart; Peter Greenberg looks at how the travel industry is inching back; Mark Strassmann reports on this week's first manned SpaceX launch from the Kennedy Space Center; Wired magazine's Nicholas Thompson explores how Wikipedia became a trusted source for medical information on COVID-19; Conor Knighton takes a new virtual tour inside the Statue of Liberty; and Martha Teichner reports on how the home baking of bread during lockdown is nourishing people's bodies and souls.
Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, Mo Rocca explores whether the ?New Normal? may ever go back to the old one. Plus: Lee Cowan talks with Jon Bon Jovi and Jewel about how COVID-19 is coloring today?s music, while Anna Werner sizes up how TV commercials are changing their messaging because of the pandemic; David Pogue gets a read on the rise in audiobooks; Mark Phillips looks at the history of facemasks, from tool in the fight against disease transmission to fashion statement; Jim Gaffigan reports on Week 11 of quarantine; with gyms closed, Nancy Giles works up a sweat with her in-home Peloton exercise equipment; and Luke Burbank samples a new pandemic tradition, the virtual cocktail hour. Cheers!
Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, Ted Koppel explores how America appears ? to its allies and adversaries ? to be relinquishing its global leadership. Plus: Maurice DuBois interviews activists, writers and educators bearing witness to our national reckoning about racism, while The New Yorker magazine?s Kelefa Sanneh looks at the 1921 massacre of blacks in Tulsa, Okla.; David Martin discusses a new book about the first atomic bomb with its author, Fox News anchor Chris Wallace; Tony Dokoupil visits with "SNL" cast member Pete Davidson to chat about his new movie, "The King of Staten Island"; Mo Rocca explores the many ways Broadway talents are putting on a show even as stages go dark; and ?Sunday Morning? remembers the artist Christo, who became renowned for wrapping buildings and landscapes with colorful fabric to create monumental, transformative and yet impermanent works of public art.
Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, Tracy Smith talks with Pulitzer Prize-winner Mary Jordan about her new biography of Melania Trump, "The Art of Her Deal." Plus: David Martin looks at how black military leaders are taking to social media to discuss racial bias in the armed services; Nicholas Thompson handicaps the women in the running to be Joe Biden's running mate; Erin Moriarty explores how the integrity of medical examiners can be compromised; Lee Cowan talks with father-and-daughter Ron Howard and Bryce Dallas Howard about her new documentary exploring fatherhood, "Dads"; Serena Altschul reports on how millennials and seniors are sharing a love of films via the ?Long Distance Movie Club?; John Dickerson discusses lessons in presidential leadership; and Conor Knighton learns how an L.A.-based travel photographer, housebound by the pandemic, is recreating the great outdoors indoors, in miniature.
Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, Pauley talks with Governor Andrew Cuomo about how he marshaled New Yorkers to ?flatten the curve? of the coronavirus pandemic. Plus: Ted Koppel looks at how some small business owners are trying to weather the economic storm of COVID-19; John Dickerson interviews Apple CEO Tim Cook; Tracy Smith talks with singer-songwriter Yusuf Islam about revisiting songs that he originally recorded as Cat Stevens; Michelle Miller explores the heritage of black cowboys, in the Old West and today's Los Angeles; Jeff Pegues looks at the historic tensions between police and the black community; and comedian Jim Gaffigan reveals what dads really want for Father's Day.
Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, correspondent Martha Teichner looks at the race to develop a COVID-19 vaccine. Plus: Rita Braver finds out how some regional theatres that are reopening are making big changes to accommodate social distancing; Faith Salie reflects on the ?K-word" all too common on social media these days ? calling someone a ?Karen?; Mo Rocca talks with chef, restaurateur and Food Network host Guy Fieri; Tracy Smith visits with Lizzo, who talks about overcoming bouts of poverty, homelessness, and crippling self-doubt; Lee Cowan checks in with Chicago street artist Jim Bachor, who fills potholes with colorful mosaics; Pauley looks at how deep spring cleaning has swept the country thanks to stay-at-home orders; documentary filmmaker Ken Burns looks at the role that baseball has played in American society, especially in times of crisis; and we present Seth Doane?s award-winning 2019 report about the ?Cemetery Angel,? Ruth Coker Burks.
Guest host: Lee Cowan. In our cover story, Susan Spencer looks at how changes to large-venue sports and entertainment events are altering the ways we have fun in an age of social distancing. Plus: Tracy Smith talks with comic actor and artist Jim Carrey about his ?semi-autobiographical novel,? ?Memoirs and Misinformation?; Norman Lear and Dick Van Dyke talk with Mo Rocca about the passing of a comedy giant, Carl Reiner; Ted Koppel reports on how the pandemic could mark the end of a New York City icon ? yellow cab drivers; Kristine Johnson chats with Grammy-winner Gary Clark Jr., one of the best guitarists in a generation; Kelefa Sanneh reflects on Frederick Douglass' 1852 speech, "What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July??; and Jim Gaffigan discusses pre-programmed computer alerts reminding him of all the events he would have gone to if COVID hadn?t cancelled them.
Guest host: Lee Cowan. In our cover story, NPR's Allison Aubrey examines how medical staff from Johns Hopkins are joining forces with "trusted messengers" in the Baltimore community to improve health outcomes for African Americans facing coronavirus. Plus: Seth Doane reports on the economic fallout in Rome due to an absence of American tourists; Mo Rocca talks with actress Melissa Gilbert about life lessons learned from "Little House on the Prairie"; Bill Whitaker sits down with chef Dominique Crenn, the first woman in America to receive three Michelin stars; Jim Axelrod interviews ?Daily Show? host Trevor Noah; Lee Cowan explores how residents in rich and poor areas of Shreveport, La., are extending themselves to their neighbors to build a more caring community; and Martha Stewart discusses the inspirations for, and benefits from, creating a beautiful, subtle and colorful garden.
Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, John Blackstone looks at how the workplace may be different when (or if) we go back to the office. Plus: Luke Burbank finds out why a city in Washington is printing money on wood; Michelle Miller talks with Oscar-winning actor Louis Gossett Jr.; Mo Rocca visits with actress Kim Novak; we look back at the life of civil rights activist and Congressman John Lewis; David Pogue participates in the largest virtual choir ever assembled – 17,572 voices in all; and Jim Axelrod pulls into a truck stop cafe in Wyoming that features a unique menu.
Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, David Pogue checks up on why nearly half of Americans are believed to be living without high-speed internet access. Plus: Mo Rocca sits down with actress and singer Linda Lavin, of ?Alice? fame; Seth Doane travels to the island of Madagascar, which supplies 80% of the world?s vanilla, to learn of the spice?s flavorful story; Rita Braver profiles David Allen Sibley, the author and illustrator of bestselling bird guides; Bob Schieffer interviews country star Tanya Tucker, whose most recent album earned her glowing reviews and two Grammy Awards; Luke Burbank sizes up the medical value of hugs; and Lee Cowan talks broadcasting history with George Schweitzer, the Columbia Broadcasting System?s longtime chairman of marketing, who definitely has eyes for CBS.
Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, Jill Schlesinger looks at what educators and students may expect when colleges and universities open for the fall semester. Plus: Rita Braver profiles Dr. Jill Biden; Jim Axelrod focuses on the work of an official White House photographer, Pulitzer Prize-winner David Hume Kennerly; Jane Pauley sits down with singer-songwriter James Taylor; Kelefa Sanneh explores the rise in popularity of RVs during the pandemic; Mark Phillips looks at how Britain is re-examining its slave-trading past; Jim Gaffigan acquires a green thumb; and Lee Cowan visits artist Bradley Hart, whose paintings incorporate an unusual medium: bubble wrap.
Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, Ted Koppel investigates White House directives, granting vast powers to the president, that are so secret even Congress cannot see them. Plus: Erin Moriarty looks at the unprecedented demand for absentee ballots; David Martin looks back at the failed 1980 hostage rescue mission in Iran; Mark Strassmann visits Nashville's Ryman Auditorium, the "Mother Church of Country Music"; Lee Cowan examines how the NBA, Tyler Perry, and some Virginia families are working hard to keep social bubbles from bursting; John Dickerson sets the stage for this week?s unconventional Democratic National Convention; Jane Pauley talks about recognizing signs of depression; and Nancy Giles shares the cool story behind the invention of popsicles.
Hosted by Lee Cowan. In our cover story, David Pogue explores the difficult choices parents and teachers face about sending students back to class in the midst of a pandemic. Plus: On the centennial of the 19th Amendment, Margaret Brennan reports on how women finally won the right to vote; Conor Knighton meets a retired surgeon and pilot who helps dogs in need find homes, by flying animals to adoption centers around the country; Mark Whitaker talks with Vanity Fair editor-in-chief Radhika Jones and guest editor Ta-Nehisi Coates about their special issue examining race in America; Mo Rocca turns some letters with ?Wheel of Fortune? star Vanna White; Lee Cowan meets a top-ranked archer who was born without arms; comedian Jim Gaffigan contemplates the start of the new school year; and Luke Burbank offers up the history and lore behind a big, sweet, juicy slice of summer ? watermelons.
Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, Martha Teichner explores the Great American Lawn. Plus: David Martin interviews former FBI Special Agent Peter Strzok, whose new book details the Bureau?s investigation of the Trump campaign?s connections to Russia; Lee Cowan visits broadcast legend Vin Scully and checks out some of his baseball memorabilia, soon to go up for auction; Lesley Stahl discusses Netflix?s unique corporate culture with co-founder and co-CEO Reed Hastings; Tracy Smith talks to reality TV star Paris Hilton about the REAL Paris Hilton; Jill Schlesinger looks at income inequality in the era of COVID-19; and Jim Axelrod offers a commentary in which he faces an uncomfortable truth about masks: they rob us of our smiles.
Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, Martha Teichner examines how America?s response to the coronavirus has been politicized. Plus: Lee Cowan visits Drew Barrymore on the set of her new daytime talk show; Rita Braver explores Washington, D.C.?s newest memorial, dedicated to Allied Commander and President Dwight D. Eisenhower; Tracy Smith finds out how Keith Urban has continued to make music during the pandemic; Mo Rocca looks at the history of presidential portraits; and Serena Alstchul meets with amateur astrophotographers capturing the wonders of the night sky.
Hosted by Jane Pauley. "Sunday Morning" remembers Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, with reports by Erin Moriarty and Rita Braver. Plus: Lee Cowan sits down with music superstar Lady Gaga; Maurice DuBois meets comedians Desus & Mero, who are remaking the late-night talk show; Alina Cho looks at how the fashion industry is designing a new future for itself post-COVID; Serena Altschul finds out how museums are faring following months-long closures; critic David Edelstein previews the season's new films and TV; and chef Bobby Flay remarks on how quarantining at home has helped bring families back together at the dinner table.
Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, Ted Koppel examines the controversy over qualified immunity, which shields police officers from civil lawsuits in many cases. Plus: Pauley profiles singer-songwriter Mariah Carey; Susan Spencer talks with a sculptor memorializing a groundbreaking moment in sports; John Dickerson looks at what presidential debates may reveal about the candidates; Luke Burbank interviews comic actor Jim Belushi, who has a found a new role as a cannabis farmer; Nancy Giles finds out why an old-time craze, roller skating, is on a roll; and Mo Rocca witnesses some of the contraptions built by families in lockdown for this year's Rube Goldberg Machine Contest.
Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, Rita Braver looks at how the careers of working mothers have faced added stress during the pandemic. Plus: Michelle Miller chats with singer Lenny Kravitz about his introspective new memoir, "Let Love Rule"; Tracy Smith talks with defendants and filmmakers about the events depicted in a new film about unrest in 1968, "The Trial of the Chicago 7"; Chip Reid looks back at "October Surprises" that had the potential to swing elections (or didn't); John Dickerson previews this week's vice presidential debate; and Martha Stewart shows how to turn the fruits of this year's harvest into delicious preserves.
Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, David Pogue examines the Right to Repair movement, fighting electronics manufacturers that make it more difficult for consumers to fix broken devices. Plus: Lee Cowan talks with Jon Bon Jovi about “2020” the album, and 2020 the year; Tracy Smith finds out from N.Y. Gov. Andrew Cuomo and his three daughters what living together in lockdown during the pandemic was like; Nicholas Thompson dives into the bizarre conspiracy theories propagated by the online figure QAnon; Mo Rocca investigates the debate over memorials to controversial historical figures; Ramy Inocencio reports from Shanghai on how China has reemerged from the pandemic; and Jim Axelrod looks at a bipartisan presidential tradition – golf.
Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, David Pogue looks at how extreme weather events are bringing the issue of climate change home to more and more Americans. Plus: Serena Altschul talks with Grammy-winner Christopher Cross about his COVID-19 diagnosis; Erin Moriarty examines the key voting bloc of suburban women in battleground states; Nick Whitaker talks with Black Lives Matter co-founder Alicia Garza; Ben Mankiewicz checks in with actor Elliott Gould; John Dickerson discusses the perils of polls; and Tracy Smith discovers longtime Van Halen frontman David Lee Roth’s new passion: Japanese ink painting.
Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, Barry Petersen sets out to find why people don't want to wait and what we can do to keep cool in an impatient world. Plus: Lee Cowan finds what makes a Guinness World Record; Steve Hartman reports on one kid's sweet relationship with a spooky buddy; Ben Mankiewicz reports on a film about his grandfather's struggle to complete the screenplay for "Citizen Kane;" Mo Rocca looks back at the 1876 election; Tracy Smith speaks with Stevie Nicks; Seth Doane reports on how Europeans see the 2020 U.S. presidential election while Elizabeth Palmer reports on the view from Russia; Luke Burbank takes a look at how some places are setting up drive-thru haunted houses for Halloween; and John Dickerson discusses what to consider when casting your ballot.
Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, Conor Knighton explores how the study of grizzly bears? hibernation may hold critical clues to advancing human health. Plus: David Pogue looks at the explosion in popularity of chess during the pandemic; Susan Spencer examines the mental health toll of COVID-19; Mo Rocca reports on the life of first lady and humanitarian Eleanor Roosevelt; Major Garrett looks at an Election Night tradition, the concession speech; Faith Salie accompanies a 104-year-old voter to the polls; Ben Mankiewicz interviews comedy legend Bob Newhart; John Dickerson offers advice on weathering Election Day stress; and Lee Cowan looks back on the career of Sean Connery.
Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, Martha Teichner looks at the aftermath of this week’s presidential election. Plus: Barry Petersen checks out a revolutionary new form of implant surgery for amputees; Mo Rocca delves into the collaboration of comedian Steve Martin and New Yorker cartoonist Harry Bliss; Seth Doane talks with actress Sophia Loren about her new Netflix film, “The Life Ahead,” directed by her son, Edoardo Ponti; Kelefa Sanneh checks out how independent bookstores have been fighting to survive during COVID-19; Elizabeth Palmer sits down with 100-year-old French artist Pierre Soulages, a master of black paint; comedian Jim Gaffigan reflects on the end of an election marathon; and Lee Cowan chases down some Pappy Van Winkle, perhaps the world’s most coveted bourbon.
Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, President Barack Obama talks with Gayle King in his first TV interview since the election of Joe Biden. Plus: Conor Knighton digs into the artistic pies created by Instagram star Lauren Ko, author of ?Pieometry?; Alina Cho sits down with Leonard Lauder, chairman emeritus and former CEO of global beauty behemoth Est?e Lauder Companies; Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell talk with Tracy Smith about sharing love, and the screen, together; and comedian Jim Gaffigan opines on saving face while wearing a mask. [Note: Today?s show is one hour, due to CBS Sports coverage of The Masters golf tournament.
Jane Pauley hosts our annual "Food Issue." In our cover story, Lee Cowan looks at the rise in food insecurity in the U.S. Plus: Martha Teichner meets a bagel business consultant; Rita Braver looks at artistic soup tureens; Seth Doane learns the secrets of making tortellini; Jim Axelrod interviews chef Vikas Khanna, who has built a coalition to feed millions in India; Mark Whitaker discusses Black contributions to American cuisine with chef Marcus Samuelsson; Jonathan Vigliotti meets a heirloom bean entrepreneur; Nancy Giles asks why Americans are so sweet on snacks; Luke Burbank visits America’s oldest Chinese restaurant (in Butte, Montana); Tracy Smith interviews Kate Hudson, actress and World Food Programme ambassador; Conor Knighton visits a mint farm; Kelefa Sanneh discovers new variations in rainbow cookies; and Mo Rocca drinks a toast to applejack, a spirit that helped fortify the American Revolution.
Jane Pauley hosts this special primetime edition of “Sunday Morning,” celebrating America's love of animals in all shapes and sizes. Featured are stories on presidential pets; the popularity of animal videos on the internet; an interview with actor Michael J. Fox about the bond he shares with his dog, Gus; how the family of “Crocodile Hunter” Steve Irwin is carrying on his life’s mission; a look at pets that resemble their owners; the practice of pet cloning; and the Smithsonian National Zoo’s latest star, the giant panda cub Xiao Qi Ji.
Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, David Pogue looks at what happens following the announcement of effective coronavirus vaccines. Plus: Seth Doane talks with Charlie Mackesy, the British artist behind "The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse"; Rita Braver interviews Meryl Streep, Candice Bergen and Dianne Wiest, co-stars of “Let Them All Talk”; John Blackstone meets a young portrait photographer documenting the stories of Toronto’s homeless; Tracy Smith sits down with George Clooney, star and director of “The Midnight Sky”; Faith Salie looks at those wily urban survivalists, raccoons; Mo Rocca talks with peace educator Colman McCarthy; and Kelefa Sanneh meets three scientists who spent months in isolation this COVID season in a unique locale: a New England island, home to endangered seabirds.
Guest host: Martha Teichner. In our cover story, Ted Koppel examines the looming eviction crisis in the midst of a pandemic. Plus: Allison Aubrey looks at the development of an at-home COVID test; Teichner celebrates the 50th birthday of PBS; Mo Rocca sits down with Tony-winning actress Leslie Uggams; Roxana Saberi interviews Grammy-winning pop star Dua Lipa; Rita Braver meets artist Titus Kaphar; humorist David Sedaris offers a way to revolutionize customer service; and in Tokyo, Lucy Craft delves into the vanishing art of sushi.
Guest host: Lee Cowan. In our cover story, Jim Axelrod talks with "Humans of New York" photographer Brandon Stanton about his book of international portraits. Plus: Erin Moriarty reports on an Indiana town where dozens of children have fallen ill with cancer; Mark Phillips looks at the controversy over the hit Netflix series "The Crown"; Tracy Smith goes behind the scenes of Chadwick Boseman's last film, "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom"; Kelefa Sanneh talks with singer and guitar virtuoso José Feliciano ("Feliz Navidad"); Faith Salie investigates the decades-long appeal of teenage sleuth Nancy Drew; Techno Claus (a.k.a. David Pogue) offers recommendations for tech gifts for the holidays; and we look at the history of Hanukkah, the "Festival of Lights."
In our cover story, Mo Rocca looks at the power of acts of kindness. Plus: Seth Doane interviews Sir Paul McCartney about his latest solo album, "McCartney III"; Nancy Giles looks at the success of the e-commerce site Etsy.com; David Pogue finds out how the seniors choral group Young@Heart is managing during the pandemic; Serena Altschul explores the history of Fisher-Price toys; chef Bobby Flay has some Christmas meal suggestions; Jim Gaffigan finds we are still waiting for a lot this year; and "Sunday Morning" is treated to performances of holiday music by the Young People's Chorus of New York City, accompanied by José Feliciano.
Guest host Lee Cowan says "Hail and Farewell" to some of the creative, inspiring and newsworthy men and women we lost this year, in addition to the less-famous whose families are marking their passing from COVID-19. Plus: Susan Spencer looks at the psychological imperative of planning, especially when plans are upended; David Pogue reminds us of "good" news from 2020; Dr. Jon LaPook honors medical workers who've put their lives in jeopardy; Michelle Miller examines feelings of grief, and of hope for the New Year; and Mo Rocca looks back at the life of TV pitchman Sy Sperling, who was not only the founder of Hair Club for Men, but also a client.
In our cover story, Ted Koppel looks at the cybersecurity threats posed by the alleged Russian hack of SolarWinds. Plus: Anthony Mason talks with Barry Gibb about his latest album featuring many of Nashville's biggest stars; Gayle King sits down with comedian Chris Rock; neurosurgeon Dr. Sanjay Gupta discusses his latest book, "Keep Sharp: Build a Better Brain at Any Age," with Dr. Jon LaPook; Major Garrett and Mark Phillips look ahead to 2021, in Washington and around the world; and CBS News veteran Bob Schieffer takes his artist's brush to a year like no other.
In our cover story, Lee Cowan looks back at this week's tumultuous events in Washington, D.C. Plus: Martha Teichner presents a history of the U.S. Capitol Building; David Martin reviews the security response to Wednesday's attack on the Capitol; Mo Rocca explores the traditions of presidential transitions; Dr. Jon LaPook visits with his father-in-law, legendary TV producer Norman Lear; Rita Braver celebrates the 100th anniversary of Scholastic Publications; and contributor Josh Seftel and his mother, Pat, discuss trying to make an appointment online for a COVID vaccination.
Hosted by Jane Pauley, who sits down for a two-part interview with Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris and her husband, Douglas Emhoff. Plus: John Dickerson looks at the challenges facing Joe Biden as he is sworn in as the 46th President; David Martin examines the security measures being taken for the inauguration; Jim Axelrod meets comedian Sarah Cooper, who found overnight success with her lip-sync videos of President Trump; Lee Cowan examines free speech on social media; Rita Braver reviews the second impeachment of Donald Trump; and Mo Rocca delves into the little-known story of Charles Curtis, the first Native American vice president.
Hosted by Jane Pauley: In our cover story, David Pogue examines how extreme weather events are creating "climate refugees." Plus: Ted Koppel talks with Dr. Anthony Fauci about government efforts against the coronavirus; Kelefa Sanneh looks at businesses deciding whether to allow employees to continue working from home; Seth Doane meets Italian artisans who are keeping alive their country's fashion industry hard-hit by the pandemic; Mark Whitaker interviews Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman; and Lee Cowan looks back at the career of broadcaster Larry King.
Guest host: Mo Rocca. In our cover story, Susan Spencer meets a pioneer in the study of stroke recovery. Plus: David Pogue explains the GameStop stock battle pitting Wall Street hedge funds against day traders; Rocca talks with Mark Harris, author of a new biography of director Mike Nichols; Holly Williams profiles actor and Negroni-mixer Stanley Tucci; Tracy Smith talks with Andra Day and Lee Daniels, star and director of a new film about legendary jazz singer Billie Holiday; and Martha Teichner tells the story behind her new book, "When Harry Met Minnie," a true tale of puppy love and friendship.
Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, Rita Braver looks into the growing fascination with astrology. Plus: Allison Aubrey checks out how football stadiums are being turned into vaccination megasites; Lee Cowan talks with Robin Wright about her feature film directing debut, "Land"; Tracy Smith profiles Steve Yeun, star of the new film, "Minari"; Luke Burbank visits with NFL player-turned-chef Eddie Jackson; David Pogue finds out how nearly-empty NFL stadiums are made to sound filled to capacity; Jim Gaffigan tells us whom he's rooting for in Sunday's Super Bowl matchup; and Conor Knighton travels deep inside Oregon's Malheur National Forest in search of a humongous fungus.
Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, Jim Axelrod interviews New York Times columnist Suleika Jaouad, who followed her nearly-four-year treatment for leukemia with a 15,000-mile road trip in search of healing. Plus: Mark Phillips sits down with actress Kate Winslet ("Ammonite"); David Pogue explores what goes into the making of a 21st century diamond; Rita Braver profiles Sarah McBride, the country's highest-ranking elected official who is transgender; Major Garrett outlines this week's historic second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump; Mo Rocca visits the final resting places of former presidents; Dr. Jon LaPook has a story of maintaining childhood wonder in the age of COVID; and Martha Stewart offers her recipes for a delicious Valentine's Day brunch.
Ted Koppel sits down with community leaders and healthcare workers to explore the roots of COVID-19 vaccine skepticism. Plus: Seth Doane speaks to Paolo Fazioli; Chip Reid reports on the Columbian Harmony Cemetery in Washington, D.C.; Nancy Giles interviews Academy Award-winning actress Ellen Burstyn; Nicholas Thompson of The Atlantic Magazine tells the tale of the man who went by the name "Mostly Harmless;" Steve Hartman tells the story of a Pizza Hut deliveryman who got a big tip; Lee Cowan sits down with Cindy McCain; and David Sedaris on his trip to the Apple Store.
Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, Serena Altschul talks with experts about the dangers of avalanches. Plus: Lee Cowan looks at the enduring popularity of the late TV painting instructor Bob Ross; Mo Rocca interviews actor LeVar Burton; Nancy Giles harmonizes with Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr., founding members of The 5th Dimension; Tracy Smith talks with actress Ellen Pompeo about the future of ?Grey?s Anatomy?; Erin Moriarty investigates allegations of sexual harassment by former female employees of McDonald?s and its franchisees; and Jim Gaffigan ponders the one-year anniversary of the coronavirus lockdown.
In our cover story, Martha Teichner explores how a year of COVID may have changed our society. Plus: Tracy Smith talks with Regina King about her film directorial debut, "One Night in Miami"; Lee Cowan visits Point Roberts, Washington, a town isolated from the rest of the American mainland; David Martin explores the role of military veterans in the January 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol; Seth Doane examines how residents of a Northern Italian village are coping after a devastating year of COVID; Remy Inocencio travels to China in search of the origins of the coronavirus; David Pogue talks with biochemist Jennifer Doudna, co-creator of the gene-editing technology CRISPR, and Walter Isaacson, author of "The Code Breaker"; and Tracy Smith looks back at comedian Bob Hope's decades as an entertainer of American troops abroad.
Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, Susan Spencer reports on how the pandemic has worsened sleep quality for many Americans. Plus: Holly Williams examines the power and influence of British tabloid newspapers covering the royal family; Melissa & Doug co-founder Melissa Bernstein talks with David Pogue about how she overcame a crippling lifelong depression; Mo Rocca looks at the life of first lady and White House diarist Lady Bird Johnson; Seth Doane meets Grammy-nominee Michael Kiwanuka; Kelefa Sanneh explores the online music battle series Verzuz; Rita Braver interviews the makers of the acclaimed documentary about disability rights activists, "Crip Camp"; and Conor Knighton visits a school in Oregon where classes are held in a forest.
In our cover story, David Pogue looks at the hit online instruction series MasterClass. Plus: Singer Demi Lovato talks with Tracy Smith about her life since surviving a 2018 heroin overdose; Martha Teichner visits with abstract artist Frank Stella; Ali MacGraw and Ryan O'Neal reminisce about the making of the classic "Love Story" with Ben Mankiewicz; Seth Doane reviews an exhibition of Roman and Greek antiquities which have been out of public view for about 70 years; Rita Braver tells the story of a man, adopted at birth, who reconnects with his birth mother; Conor Knighton explores extinct species that may not be extinct; and Luke Burbank reports on the rise in sports betting, and tests his luck at a Las Vegas sportsbook.
Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, Seth Doane meets a Catholic priest who is breaking the silence of gay clergy in the church. Plus: Tracy Smith sits down with Leslie Odom Jr., a double-Oscar-nominee for "One Night in Miami"; Nancy Cordes profiles Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth; Mo Rocca chats with actress Brenda Vaccaro; John Blackstone looks back to 1974 when Los Angeles became the center of the pop culture universe; Erin Moriarty examines cancel culture and reappraising the art of controversial artists; and Nancy Giles tucks into the history and medicinal properties of chicken soup.
Hosted by Tracy Smith. In our cover story, Susan Spencer talks with experts on why conflicts arise, and in what ways conflict can be good and productive. Plus: Tracy Smith talks with Hunter Biden about his new memoir, "Beautiful Things"; singer Carrie Underwood discusses her new album of gospel standards, "My Savior," with Michelle Miller; Lesley Stahl interviews retiring Washington Post executive editor Marty Baron; Elizabeth Palmer explores the lore of opulent Faberg? eggs; Conor Knighton checks out vaccination efforts for rabbits against a fatal virus; and Seth Doane examines the resurrection of sacred music from Renaissance-era Florence, unheard in more than 400 years.
Hosted by Lee Cowan. In our cover story, Erin Moriarty reports on the Sackler family, whose name has become a controversial flashpoint in the opioid epidemic. Also: John Dickerson sits down with former House Speaker John Boehner, who has written a scorching memoir, "On the House"; Mark Whitaker interviews documentary filmmakers Ken Burns and Lynn Novick about their PBS series on Ernest Hemingway; Lesley Stahl talks with Washington Post columnist Karen Tumulty about her new biography of first lady Nancy Reagan; Michelle Miller interviews Jamie Foxx and his daughter, Corinne, who are collaborating on a new Netflix comedy series, "Dad Stop Embarrassing Me!"; and Mark Phillips looks back on the life of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, who died this week at age 99.
Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, Tracy Smith looks at how the travel industry is set to take off once again. Plus: Norah O'Donnell interviews former President George W. Bush about his portrait paintings of immigrants; Anthony Mason talks with country music duo Brothers Osborne; Holly Williams discusses the Oscar-nominated film "Promising Young Woman" with its star, Carey Mulligan; Rita Braver finds out what travel photographer Ami Vitale and lifestyle photographer Gray Malin have been shooting while sticking close to home during the pandemic; Conor Knighton chats with TV travel host Rick Steves; David Pogue conducts an interview with astronauts aboard the International Space Station; Kelefa Sanneh meets the founder of the first music school on Easter Island; and Seth Doane visits a seventh-generation family of lemon farmers on Italy's Amalfi Coast.
Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, Tracy Smith looks at how the movie industry is primed to welcome audiences back into theaters after a year of closures. Plus: Martha Teichner examines the repercussions of the guilty verdict in the Derek Chauvin murder trial; Lee Cowan talks with singer Merry Clayton, who has come back following a devastating car accident; Ben Mankiewicz visits Oscar-winning actor Jon Voight; Mo Rocca snaps fingers with "West Side Story" star Russ Tamblyn; Jim Axelrod discusses the new book about swindler Bernie Madoff, "Madoff Talks" with its author, Jim Campbell; and David Pogue checks out Cameo, a service that offers fans personalized videos from celebrities.
Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, Susan Spencer looks at the changing nature of work as employees prepare to head back to the office (maybe). Plus: Faith Salie explores the trails blazed by National Public Radio as it turns 50; Tracy Smith talks with Billy Crystal and Tiffany Haddish about their new film, “Here Today”; Ted Koppel examines how “cancel culture” serves the outrage of both the left and the right; Luke Burbank goes behind the scenes of a COVID-friendly "space bubble" concert by The Flaming Lips; David Pogue interviews the artist behind a massive art installation at New York‘s LaGuardia Airport; and Nancy Giles meets a dog who, thanks to its speech-language pathologist human, has learned to “talk.”
Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, Lee Cowan meets with parents who have lost children to hazing rituals. Plus: Tracy Smith talks with Allison Janney, star of the hit sitcom "Mom," which is ending its eight-year run this week; Erin Moriarty sits down with voting rights advocate and novelist Stacey Abrams; Jim Axelrod interviews actor-director Andrew McCarthy about his "Brat Pack" memoir; David Pogue goes inside the creation of emoji; Faith Salie steps into a history of tap dancing; and filmmaker Josh Seftel visits with his mom, via Zoom, for Mother's Day. Air Date: May 9, 2021
Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, David Pogue looks at the increased attention being paid to the investigation of UFOs. Plus: Tracy Smith sits down with actor Ewan McGregor, star of the Netflix series "Halston"; Mo Rocca visits a Kentucky home for retired racehorses; Ted Koppel talks with attorney Ben Crump about his defense of victims of civil rights abuses and police brutality; Jim Axelrod examines recent controversies involving the U.S. Secret Service; Steve Hartman reports on a war of signs; and Chip Reid talks with entomologists about the once-every-17-years emergence of cicadas, and how their protein can satiate the appetites of predators (and cookie lovers).
Jane Pauley hosts our special "At Home" broadcast. In our cover story, David Pogue looks at what has been fueling the exploding real estate market. Plus: Mark Phillips visits London's Museum of the Home; Ben Tracy checks out 3D-printed houses; Martha Teichner sits down with Ben and Erin Napier, of HGTV's "Home Town"; Anthony Mason interviews David Crosby, Stephen Stills and Graham Nash about their timeless music; Seth Doane finds out what it's like to live in a 12th century Italian castle; Kelefa Sanneh examines the ordeal of homelessness in America; Mo Rocca tours an exhibition of works by architect-designer Alexander Girard; Martha Stewart gives a tour of her re-organized kitchen; and Lee Cowan travels to Whittier, Alaska, where the majority of residents live under one roof.
Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our Cover Story, Lee Cowan reports on the debate among North Dakotans about the true Geographical Center of North America. Plus: David Martin profiles Marine Cpl. Hershel "Woody" Williams, the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient from World War II; Mo Rocca experiences the allure of virtual reality vacations; Faith Salie investigates the possibilities of time travel; Martha Teichner unfolds the history of maps; Rita Braver sits down with former Senators Bob and Elizabeth Dole; Tracy Smith interviews comedian and impressionist Rich Little; and Serena Altschul checks out the bargains to be had at yard sales.
Jane Pauley hosts "Behind the Badge," a special edition of "Sunday Morning" that explores issues of policing in America and around the world. Stories include: Ted Koppel on police rebuilding trust in their communities; Seth Doane on how European police training differs from training in America; Mark Whitaker interviews Bill Bratton, former police commissioner in Boston, New York City and Los Angeles; Lucy Craft goes on patrol with police in Tokyo; Steve Hartman revisits stories of police who wear a badge over a loving heart; and Lee Cowan meets an Iowa police chief who is also a pastor.
Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, Rita Braver looks at interracial marrieds who still face discomfort from family or friends over race. Plus: Pauley sits down with author Stephen King; David Pogue checks out robots being developed by Amazon for its fulfillment centers; Kelefa Sanneh talks with Anthony Ramos, star of "In the Heights"; Jim Axelrod visits an exhibition of magazines; Lee Cowan bites into the origin story of Flamin' Hot Cheetos; and Imitiaz Tyab meets some goats being hired to crash Zoom calls.
Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, NPR's Allison Aubrey looks into how mRNA technology is being used beyond COVID vaccinations. Plus: Rita Braver sits down with late-night TV host Seth Meyers; Kelefa Sanneh talks with Malcolm Gladwell about his latest book, "The Bomber Mafia"; David Begnaud interviews memoirist Trent Preszler about how building a canoe is rebuilding a relationship with his late father; Imtiaz Tyab interviews the producer and stars of the acclaimed British TV series, "It's a Sin"; Mark Whitaker looks at the issue of reparations to address the racial wealth gap; and Bobby Flay introduces us to the next generation of cooking stars.
Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, Luke Burbank examines the difficulties facing farmers in finding farm workers. Plus: John Dickerson visits with Stephen Colbert on the night the "Late Show" host returned to performing in front of a full audience; Hua Hsu talks with Roots band leader Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson, director of the new music documentary, "Summer of Soul"; Mo Rocca interviews conservative legal star Ted Olson; Holly Williams looks into the schisms within Britain's royal family; and Lee Cowan finds out what was involved in moving a Frank Lloyd Wright-designed house from Minnesota to Pennsylvania.
In our cover story, Kelefa Sanneh dishes up a slice of Americana – pies! Plus: Tracy Smith sits down with filmmaker (and now novelist) Quentin Tarantino; Nancy Giles visits a Brooklyn restaurant training refugees for food service industry jobs; Mo Rocca examines the partisan divide over statehood for Washington, D.C.; David Martin and Charlie D'Agata report on the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan; and Faith Salie explores the intelligence of ants.
Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, Lee Cowan examines the fight to advance treatments for ALS patients. Also: Ben Mankiewicz sits down with "Godfather" star James Caan; Jim Axelrod goes inside a new documentary about the late globetrotting chef and TV host Anthony Bourdain; Conor Knighton looks at how hunters are being enlisted in the fight to save the endangered California condor; Roxana Saberi visits London's Royal Albert Hall, which is marking its 150th anniversary; and David Pogue explains what an NFT is ? and why some people will spend a fortune to acquire one.
Hosted by Lee Cowan. In our cover story, Ben Tracy examines how the American West is suffering from a catastrophic megadrought. Plus: Erin Moriarty explores why two men wrongfully-imprisoned for decades in Missouri are not being allowed to go free; Seth Doane talks with actor Matt Damon about his new film, "Stillwater"; Mo Rocca sits down with 93-year-old jazz singer Marilyn Maye; Conor Knighton explores UNESCO's World Heritage Sites; filmmaker Josh Seftel's mom prepares for an in-person reunion after a year of quarantine; and Lee Cowan visits a spectacular light show put on by synchronous fireflies.
Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, Lee Cowan tells an extraordinary tale of survival by a man who experienced locked-in syndrome. Plus: Tracy Smith talks with Geena Davis about her advocacy to increase opportunities for women in media; Conor Knighton visits Wolf Trap, the only national park devoted to the performing arts; Faith Salie explores the work of artist Alice Neel; Martha Teichner steps onto Little Island in the Hudson River, New York City's newest island; David Pogue checks out Brooklyn's fabled Coney Island; Dr. Jon LaPook, who lacks navigation skills, finds out how people can hone a sense of direction; and Mo Rocca meets the inventor of the Super Soaker.
Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, Luke Burbank examines how Butte, Montana, is overcoming a century of environmental damage from its mining industry. Also: Kelefa Sanneh talks with Jennifer Hudson about her portrayal of Aretha Franklin in the biopic, "Respect"; David Martin interviews retired Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, who testified against President Trump during Congress' impeachment investigation; Lee Cowan learns the life lessons of a new children's book, "Three Little Engines"; Weijia Jiang explores the history of anti-Asian racism in America; Chip Reid visits the Smithsonian's Arts and Industries Building, reopening after nearly 20 years; Serena Altschul pays tribute to MTV on its 40th anniversary; and Tracy Smith visits a "whaling wall" – a life-size depiction of giant sea life by the artist Wyland.
Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, David Pogue looks at efforts being devised to help rid low Earth orbit of increasingly hazardous space junk. Also: John Blackstone delves into a new anthology of the collected writings of Jim Morrison, lead singer of The Doors; Martha Teichner takes a colorful look at ancient Greek and Roman sculptures; Tracy Smith sits down with actor-director George Clooney; Mo Rocca checks out hydrangea fever on Cape Cod; Ben Tracy samples wine cooled on the ocean floor; and Conor Knighton meets a man on a mission: flying shelter dogs to their new forever homes.
Hosted by Lee Cowan. In our cover story, Conor Knighton visits women who staff fire lookout towers in Klamath National Forest in California. Plus: Lee Cowan talks with students about the intense pressures they feel to succeed academically; Ben Mankiewicz interviews Oscar-winning actress Marlee Matlin, star of the new film "CODA"; Kelefa Sanneh talks with music producer Clive Davis about next weekend's "Homecoming Concert" in New York City's Central Park; Chip Reid visits a unique, interactive museum in Washington, D.C., devoted to language; David Pogue meets a chorus of seniors who perform rock songs; and "Sunday Morning" debuts a new musical film celebrating New York City, called "New York State of Mind."
Guests host: Lee Cowan. In our cover story, David Martin examines the days leading up to the rapid fall of the Afghan government. Plus: David Pogue traces the history of the cellphone by sitting down with its inventor, Marty Cooper; Tracy Smith profiles Oscar-winning composer John Williams; Lee Cowan interviews a medal-winning archer who was born without arms; Dr. Jon LaPook meets a doctor who has won acclaim for his side gig as a singer-songwriter; Anna Werner visits a New Orleans shop that is more than just an antique store; and Luke Burbank visits a California ghost town with a population of one.
Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, Lee Cowan finds out how one Iowa town is fighting for an Afghan immigrant who served with U.S. forces. Also: Ted Koppel looks at the epidemic of gun violence in Baltimore; Faith Salie sits down with "Top Chef" host Padma Lakshmi; Anthony Mason talks with David Crosby, Stephen Stills and Graham Nash; David Martin digs into the controversy surrounding former Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher, acquitted of war crime charges; and Lilia Luciano visits an exhibition of Latinx art at El Museo del Barrio in New York.
Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, Erin Moriarty investigates how some businesses are being affected by a shortage of staff - and how lower-wage workers are finding new career opportunities. Plus: Martha Teichner looks at how, 20 years later, 9/11 is being remembered and taught; John Dickerson talks with Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Richard Drew about the searing pictures he took on 9/11; Tracy Smith sits down with actor Jeff Daniels, star of "American Rust"; Mo Rocca finds out what it takes to be a ball person at the U.S. Open; and Ben Tracy interviews Linda Christensen, who for half a century was the Minnesota State Fair's butter sculptor.
Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, Martha Teichner witnesses efforts to tag migratory whimbrel shorebirds. Plus: Jim Axelrod talks with "Sopranos" creator David Chase about his prequel film, "The Many Saints of Newark"; Tracy Smith watches as the touring company of "Wicked" re-takes the stage; Luke Burbank finds out how dogs are trained to search for people trapped in rubble; John Dickerson talks with Chris Wallace about his new book on the hunt for Osama bin Laden; Ben Mankiewicz interviews Cedric the Entertainer; Rita Braver visits an exhibition of works on paper by Paul C?zanne; and Lee Cowan looks at the transformation of Ground Zero in Lower Manhattan.
Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, Ted Koppel visits a North Carolina town that has fashioned itself as a real-life Mayberry, from "The Andy Griffith Show." Plus: Tracy Smith profiles actor James Brolin; Mo Rocca sits down with Anderson Cooper to discuss his new book on the family history of the Vanderbilts; Martha Teichner finds out how dialogue coaches put the accent on an actor's performance; Serena Altschul and Lee Cowan check out new offerings at museums and multiplexes this fall; and John Blackstone examines the late artist Christo's posthumous project ? a wrapped Arc de Triomphe.
Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, Susan Spencer looks at the pain of family estrangements, and the difficulty of repairing broken family bonds. Plus: David Pogue looks at the road to Broadway of a musical about Princess Diana; Maurice DuBois talks with Adrienne Warren about her Tony-nominated performance as Tina Turner; Serena Altschul visits a MoMA exhibit about cars and art; Lee Cowan sits down with "The Price is Right" host Drew Carey; Mola Lenghi interviews former PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi, one of the few female leaders of a Fortune 500 company; and Seth Doane takes in the pageantry of a medieval jousting competition in the Italian village of Arezzo.
Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, David Pogue examines the problem of misinformation and conspiracy theories being spread on Facebook. Also: Ben Mankiewicz talks with "No Time to Die" star Daniel Craig about leaving behind the character of James Bond; Jim Axelrod interviews The Doobie Brothers; Lee Cowan sits down with bestselling author Anthony Doerr; Serena Altschul profiles pottery artist Roberto Lugo; and Kelefa Sanneh discusses his youthful (and not-so-youthful) infatuation with punk rock.
Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, David Pogue looks at what is breaking the supply chain. Plus: Tracy Smith interviews singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo; Rita Braver examines the battle over Roe v. Wade; Martha Teichner delves into the literary collaboration of Louise Penny and Hillary Rodham Clinton; Seth Doane profiles "Pose" star Billy Porter; Anthony Mason checks out an iconic Les Paul guitar up for auction; Jonathan Vigliotti experiences a novel way to view fall colors; and John Blackstone takes a flying car for a test drive.
Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, Michelle Miller looks at the history of biracial and multiracial "passing" in America. Plus: Anthony Mason talks with former President Barack Obama and Bruce Springsteen about their podcast and book collaboration, "Renegades: Born in the USA"; Seth Doane visits with naturalist Jane Goodall; David Pogue looks at an experiment to reduce the mosquito population in Fresno, Calif.; Lee Cowan interviews hockey great Wayne Gretzky; Martha Stewart demonstrates her Pink-Applesauce Tart recipe; Tracy Smith tracks the creation of a mammoth work of art on the Toledo, Ohio waterfront; and Conor Knighton eyes some high-flying fish.
Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, Tracy Smith scares up a report on nightmares and how to face our fears. Also: Norah O'Donnell interviews longtime Hillary Clinton aide Huma Abedin; Seth Doane reports on the return of the Swedish pop group ABBA; Lee Cowan meets a photographer who captures kids' inner superheroes; David Pogue witnesses true card magic with illusionist Shin Lim; Luke Burbank sits down with actor Kal Penn; and Martha Teichner tags along with a photographer who takes haunting portraits of abandoned houses - time capsules of the departed.
In our cover story, Faith Salie checks out the science behind yawning. Also: Tracy Smith sits down with Benedict Cumberbatch to discuss his new movie, "The Power of the Dog"; Lee Cowan looks at a promising new treatment for depression; Jim Axelrod interviews sportscaster Bob Costas; Ben Tracy studies the "lithium gold rush"; Hua Hsu talks with Terence Blanchard about his new opera, the first by a Black composer ever staged at New York's Metropolitan Opera; and John Dickerson delves into the biography of Polly Adler, a Prohibition Era madam.
Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, David Martin looks at a promising trial using a psychedelic drug to treat PTSD. Also: Ted Koppel talks with Dr. Anthony Fauci; Kelefa Sanneh interviews Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry about her first film as a director, "Bruised"; Rita Braver profiles actor Andrew Garfield; Lilia Luciano climbs a mountain with Jimmy Chin; Seth Doane examines Portugal's success at vaccinating its people; and Lee Cowan learns the special hold a rotary telephone attached to a tree in a Washington State park has for those grieving the loss of loved ones.
Our annual broadcast devoted to food, hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, Ben Tracy looks at the increased popularity of "plant-based" or vegan diets. Also: Lee Cowan interviews country singer Walker Hayes about his ode to Applebee's; Mo Rocca explores the history of the Automat; Seth Doane meets pasta makers in Puglia, Italy; Serena Altschul looks at new efforts to deliver more food to homes, helping farmers and restaurateurs; Tracy Smith sits down with the cast of the new movie "The Humans"; Lilia Luciano visits a storied Mexican restaurant, the Mitla Café; Roxana Saberi checks out an AI wine taster; Jim Axelrod goes in search of a perfect cup of coffee; Luke Burbank looks into the origin of ranch dressing; Jonathan Vigliotti meets a water sommelier; and Grammy-winner T-Pain mixes a beer-and-ice cream cocktail for Kelefa Sanneh.
In our cover story, Susan Spencer looks at the hopes and concerns surrounding a new drug for Alzheimer's Disease. Plus: We look at the legacy of Broadway's Stephen Sondheim, including a conversation between the composer and Tony-winning actress Patti LuPone; Jim Axelrod interviews Pat Benatar and her husband, guitarist Neil Giraldo; Ben Mankiewicz profiles "Cagney & Lacey" star Sharon Gless; Conor Knighton explores the oldest trees in the world; David Pogue offers an explanation of inflation; and Kelefa Sanneh talks with the host of HBO's "How To with John Wilson," whose pseudo instructional videos capture New Yorkers at their most unguarded.
In our cover story, Jim Axelrod looks back at the enduring popularity of the classic TV series "I Love Lucy." Also: Mo Rocca talks with the cast of "Being the Ricardos," a new film starring Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem; Tracy Smith sits down with Meryl Streep, Leonardo DiCaprio and writer-director Adam McKay to discuss "Don't Look Up"; Michelle Miller profiles "Sex and the City" author Candace Bushnell; Elizabeth Palmer explores the legacy of entertainer Josephine Baker; Holly Williams interviews a woman who was victimized by Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell; and Techno Claus (a.k.a. David Pogue) offers gift ideas for the gadget lovers on your holiday list.
In our cover story, Cowan talks with Kerry and Chris Kennedy about the proposed parole of the man who killed their father, Sen. Robert F. Kennedy. Also: Rita Braver travels with first lady Dr. Jill Biden; Tony Dokoupil talks with Maggie Gyllenhaal about her first film as a director, "The Lost Daughter"; Mo Rocca interviews writer Fran Lebowitz; David Pogue examines the new James Webb Space Telescope; John Dickerson profiles New York Congressman Ritchie Torres; and Nancy Giles finds out what happens to letters mailed to Santa Claus, Indiana.
In our cover story, Nancy Giles explores a Maine prison program for inmates to create art. Plus: Holly Williams profiles actress Penélope Cruz; Rita Braver sits down with retiring NIH director Dr. Francis Collins; Kelefa Sanneh meets stars of contemporary Christian music, while David Pogue looks back at a Vince Guaraldi holiday classic, from "A Charlie Brown Christmas"; Dr. Jonathan LaPook offers advice for safer get-togethers over the holidays; Luke Burbank goes inside the See's Candies factory; and Josh Groban and the Young People's Chorus of New York City perform timeless music for the holidays.
Lee Cowan says "Hail and Farewell" to some of the notable figures who left us this year. Also: Conor Knighton looks at the universal appeal of the John Denver song, "Take Me Home, Country Roads"; Lesley Stahl talks with actor Peter Dinklage about taking on the role of "Cyrano"; Mo Rocca explores Beethoven's monumental Ninth Symphony; and Seth Doane tours the repairs being made on Notre Dame Cathedral following the devastating 2019 fire.
In our cover story, Major Garrett looks back at the January 6th insurrection and the threats posed by those who deny election results. Plus: Pauley interviews Hugh Jackman, returning to Broadway in "The Music Man"; Rita Braver talks with Rep. Jamie Raskin; Tracy Smith profiles Grammy-nominee Lil Nas X; Martha Teichner sits down with artist Judy Chicago; Mo Rocca looks back on the life of actress Betty White; and Seth Doane goes hunting for oysters on Cape Cod.
In our cover story, Rita Braver talks with historians assessing the Trump Presidency. Plus: David Martin sits down with Watergate reporter Carl Bernstein; David Pogue examines the world of TikTok comedy videos; Mo Rocca visits singer-songwriter Sonny Curtis; Chip Reid reports on the creation of a statue of JFK for the Kennedy Center; Lucy Craft explores a Japanese tradition – the penny candy store; and we remember Sidney Poitier, through Lesley Stahl's 2013 interview with the Oscar-winning actor.
In our cover story, John Dickerson looks at the first year of the Biden Presidency. Plus: Jane Pauley interviews legendary entertainer Liza Minnelli; Luke Burbank talks with Kirsten Dunst, star of "The Power of the Dog"; Jim Axelrod catches up with "Leave It to Beaver" star Tony Dow; Rita Braver visits an exhibition of works by French conceptual artist Marcel Duchamp; Conor Knighton finds out the shocking truth about eels; and David Pogue meets a collector of antique light bulbs.
In our cover story, Mark Whitaker looks into suggestions to limit the wealth of the super-rich. Plus: Mo Rocca talks with Christine Baranski, star of "The Good Fight" and "The Gilded Age"; Ben Mankiewicz sits down with 92-year-old character actor James Hong; Serena Altschul explores the history of Architectural Digest magazine; David Pogue visits a Smithsonian exhibition on the future; David Martin examines Vladimir Putin's intentions in Ukraine; and Luke Burbank joins a hardy band of swimmers in the chilly waters of San Francisco Bay.
In our cover story, David Pogue discusses a history of racial violence with Bryan Stevenson at the new Legacy Museum in Montgomery, Ala. Plus: Ted Koppel visits jazz musicians in New Orleans; Tracy Smith talks with Kristen Stewart, who plays Princess Diana in "Spencer"; Bill Whitaker profiles architect Frank Gehry; Hua Hsu sits down with Michelle Zauner, author of "Crying in H Mart"; Jonathan Vigliotti finds a diner in Kentucky that is a safe haven for storm victims; Luke Burbank checks out a Texas institution, the road stop chain Buc-ee's; and Faith Salie spells out our fascination with Wordle.
In our cover story, southpaw correspondent Rita Braver looks at challenges faced by the left-handed. Plus: Mo Rocca looks back at the life and artistry of singer-songwriter Peggy Lee; Anthony Mason talks with musician Alana Haim, star of the film "Licorice Pizza"; Seth Doane visits a medieval town in Tuscany whose 21st century residents have no mobile service; Faith Salie explores the history of Seneca Village, a 19th century NYC settlement; Lee Cowan sits down with Molly Lewis, whose gift is whistling; and Martha Teichner joins a treasure hunt on Block Island.
In our cover story, Susan Spencer asks some experts about the truth of true love. Plus: Jim Axelrod sits down with comedian Chevy Chase; Ted Koppel looks at life lessons from losing a football game; Luke Burbank finds out why some Montana weddings don't have either a bride or groom present; Rita Braver checks out how zoos and aquariums play matchmaker for their animals; Martha Teichner visits a landmark NYC candy store; and Conor Knighton examines a billion-dollar-a-year industry – commercials for lawyers.
In our cover story, David Pogue looks at free speech and censorship in America. Also: Pauley sits down with Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker, starring in the COVID-delayed Broadway revival of "Plaza Suite"; Lee Cowan talks with broadcasting mogul Byron Allen; Tracy Smith interviews Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith, who founded the pop rock group Tears for Fears; Rita Braver looks back at the fanciful art of Joseph Yoakum; and Mo Rocca explores the failed presidency of Franklin Pierce.
Guest host: Lee Cowan. We report the latest news on Russia's invasion of Ukraine, while Mo Rocca looks at the history of how Russia has oppressed Ukrainians over the years. Plus: Tracy Smith interviews actor Ryan Reynolds; Rita Braver visits a one-woman exhibition for artist Shirley Woodson; Martha Teichner talks with the partners of a Savannah, Ga., restaurant that serves as common ground to discuss race; David Martin sits down with a 24-year veteran of undercover CIA operations; and Kris Van Cleave digs into a sweet Mardi Gras tradition: King cakes.
Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, Ted Koppel examines the American response to Putin's war against Ukraine. Plus: Lee Cowan talks with Dolly Parton and James Patterson about their literary collaboration; Kelefa Sanneh interviews actor Samuel L. Jackson; David Pogue examines the war's social media battlefield; Martha Teichner explores lessons to be learned from the 1918 Spanish Flu pandemic; Alina Cho talks with the head of Pfizer, Dr. Albert Bourla; and Conor Knighton looks at how garbage has been transformed by Nature into a beautiful treasure: sea glass.
Lee Cowan looks at how Russia's state-run media is painting a false picture of its war with Ukraine, and David Pogue finds out the risks facing Russians protesting in the streets. Plus: Anthony Mason interviews musician Keith Richards; Gayle King talks with Oscar-nominee Will Smith; Luke Burbank sits down with Amy Poehler; Rita Braver chats with Broadway legend Harvey Fierstein, author of a new memoir; Martha Teichner examines lessons learned by schools from the COVID pandemic; and Faith Salie digs into a sweet Purim tradition: Hamantaschen cookies.
Guest host: Mo Rocca. David Martin examines why Russia's tank war has stalled, while Lee Cowan looks at the plight of millions of Ukrainian refugees. Plus: Tracy Smith sits down with actress Sandra Bullock; Erin Moriarty talks with former college classmates of Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson; Mo Rocca goes behind the scenes of the creation of the classic musical "Sunday in the Park with George"; David Pogue gets at the cause of rising gas prices; Susan Spencer looks into the mental health crisis caused by the COVID pandemic; and John Dickerson explores the importance of practice from acclaimed classical pianist Jeremy Denk.
David Martin looks back at the Kremlin's earlier quagmire in Afghanistan and how it relates to Ukraine, while Christina Ruffini visits the studios of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. Plus: Seth Doane talks to a Russian oligarch critical of sanctions; Tracy Smith delves into the making of "The Godfather"; David Pogue examines one of Hollywood's most innovative directors, Buster Keaton; Lee Cowan reports on the controversy of trans athletes in sports; Kristine Johnson attends a museum exhibition curated by security guards; David Edelstein offers his Oscars predictions; and Faith Salie visits a sparkling exhibit of gems at the American Museum of Natural History.
David Martin looks at the possible endgame for Vladimir Putin as Russia's invasion of Ukraine stalls. Plus: David Pogue examines lawsuits by songwriters claiming plagiarism; Jim Axelrod sits down with multiple Grammy nominee Jon Batiste and his partner, bestselling author Suleika Jaouad; Anthony Mason talks with country star Maren Morris; Tracy Smith profiles actress-singer Ann-Margret; Norah O'Donnell interviews "first sister" Valerie Biden Owens; Maurice DuBois visits a museum exhibit devoted to Black culture's influence on American cuisine; and Mo Rocca talks with 97-year-old classical pianist Ruth Slenczynska, who's just released a new album.
In our cover story, David Martin looks at the investigation of war crimes by Russian forces in Ukraine. Plus: Seth Doane talks with Bill Browder, who helped create the Magnitsky Act aimed at human rights abuses and money laundering; David Pogue explains the ABCs of cryptocurrency; Rita Braver visits musical comedian Randy Rainbow; Lesley Stahl interviews Michelle Pfeiffer, Viola Davis and Gillian Anderson, stars of the new series "The First Lady"; Mo Rocca profiles Beanie Feldstein, starring in the Broadway revival of "Funny Girl"; and Faith Salie investigates a NYC exhibit of Sherlock Holmes memorabilia.
Host: Jane Pauley. In our cover story, Erin Moriarty talks with Joyce Watkins, who was exonerated 34 years after being wrongly convicted of murder. Plus: David Martin looks at U.S. arms shipments to Ukraine; Tracy Smith talks with Billy Crystal, starring in the Broadway musical, "Mr. Saturday Night"; Ben Tracy examines lawsuits being filed against fossil fuel companies over climate change; David Pogue explores the mystery of a dumpster filled with artwork estimated to be worth millions; Dr. Jon LaPook interviews author Delia Ephron; Ed O'Keefe gets a tour of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' Washington, D.C. Temple; and Seth Doane visits an Italian family that has been forging bells for 27 generations.
Jane Pauley hosts our annual "Money Issue." In our cover story, Lee Cowan looks at the evolution of Rust Belt communities to hubs of e-commerce. Plus: David Pogue looks at the resurgence of unions; Kelefa Sanneh examines how music rights companies mines old hits into gold; Seth Doane visits a German wine region turning disaster into a good year; Nancy Chen checks out some unusual Zillow listings; Tracy Smith chats with Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin, stars of "Grace and Frankie"; Lilia Luciano finds out about home-cooked meals delivered to your home; Rita Braver looks into the nation's child care crisis; Serena Altschul explores Americana up for auction; and Luke Burbank meets a child YouTube star.
In our cover story, Mo Rocca interviews married broadcasters Maury Povich and Connie Chung. Plus: David Martin reports on the Switchblade drone being deployed in Ukraine against Russian forces; Tracy Smith talks with tennis star Naomi Osaka; Lee Cowan profiles singer-songwriter Miranda Lambert; Alina Cho attends a fashion show by designer Thom Browne; Seth Doane looks at dissent within the Russian Orthodox Church over its support of Putin's invasion of Ukraine; Martha Teichner joins A.J. Jacobs in trying to solve the puzzling attraction of puzzles; and Luke Burbank talks with comic book aficionado Douglas Wolk, whose new book, "All of the Marvels," explores the Marvel Universe.
Martha Teichner and Jim Axelrod explore aspects of the dilemmas facing women, and the Supreme Court, if justices overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade decision protecting abortion rights. Plus: Phil Rosenthal, star of "Somebody Feed Phil," and buddy Ray Romano talk with Dr. Jon LaPook about travel and food; Faith Salie visits the Lincoln Memorial on its 100th anniversary; Robert Acosta sits down with Washington insider David Gergen; John Dickerson checks out the Bob Dylan Center; Rita Braver meets the cast of the new Broadway comedy "POTUS," about the women behind the president; Gwyneth Paltrow offers her views on motherhood; and Elaine Quijano samples a sweet version of the American Dream: doughnut shops.
In our cover story, David Pogue looks at alternative paths to the workforce that don't require a college degree (or crushing student debt). Plus: Anthony Mason talks with author Garrison Keillor about #MeToo accusations; Tracy Smith sits down with Chef José Andrés and Ron Howard, director of a documentary about World Central Kitchen called "We Feed People"; Kelefa Sanneh profiles singer-songwriter Lionel Richie; Tony Dokoupil interviews "Saturday Night Live" star Michael Che; Faith Salie learns the history behind Abraham Lincoln's coat; and Lucy Craft meets artisans sustaining a Japanese tradition: grass-and-straw tatami mats.
Jane Pauley hosts our annual "Design Issue," from Santa Barbara, Calif., in which we explore various ways design affects our lives. Featured: David Pogue looks at wearable health data monitors; Luke Burbank meets a couple who built their dream home out of recycled shipping containers; Tracy Smith explores the evolution of surfboards; Seth Doane meets a Welshman who transforms beaches into fleeting works of art; Martha Teichner looks at an innovative form of agriculture, vertical farming, while Kelefa Sanneh checks out "living walls" as interior décor; Serena Altschul checks out the latest fashion trend: second-hand clothes; and Susan Spencer delves into the artistry behind such household items as the paper clip. Also: Lee Cowan profiles singer Kenny Loggins.
In our cover story, Conor Knighton looks at how our most popular national parks are dealing with overcrowding. Plus: Ben Tracy explores the rebuilding of a town nearly destroyed by wildfires; Tracy Smith examines the unusual legal strategy used against a gunmaker by the families of Sandy Hook school shooting victims; Seth Doane learns how Australia responded to its worst mass shooting; Luke Burbank finds out how actor Austin Butler became The King in the new movie "Elvis"; Lilia Luciano interviews professor and activist Angela Davis; and Faith Salie checks out the vibrant pop art work of Romero Britto.
In our cover story, Mark Phillips reports on the Queen's Platinum Jubilee festivities. Plus: Robert Costa interviews Liz Cheney about the Select Committee's investigation of the January 6 insurrection; actor Jeff Bridges talks with Ben Mankiewicz about surviving cancer and COVID; Rita Braver talks with "A Strange Loop" writer-composer Michael R. Jackson; David Martin examines how advanced weapons are being deployed by Ukrainian forces against Russia; Robert Krulwich presents a video essay on the ocean's role in climate change; David Pogue finds out why McDonald's soft-serve ice cream machine are too often down; and Kris Van Cleave checks out the Savannah Bananas, a baseball team unlike any other.
In our cover story, Robert Costa looks back at the Watergate scandal which began with a break-in 50 years ago. Also: John Dickerson talks with Senator and Pastor Raphael Warnock; Tracy Smith talks with MSNBC anchor Katy Tur about her new memoir, "Rough Draft"; Lee Cowan talks with "Yellowstone" co-creator Taylor Sheridan and star Kevin Costner; Serena Altschul meets the producing couple behind the series "Evil"; Nancy Giles interviews Ibram X. Kendi, author of "How to Raise an Antiracist"; and Rita Braver visits an exhibit of works by abstract expressionist Joan Mitchell.
In our cover story, Mark Whitaker explores his family history as he marks Juneteenth. Also: Anthony Mason interviews Mikhail Baryshnikov; Lesley Stahl examines how NYC doctors operated on the frontlines of the COVID outbreak; Jim Axelrod talks with singer-songwriter A.J. Croce, who is now playing music by his late father, Jim Croce; John Blackstone sits down with San Francisco Mayor London Breed; Luke Burbank visits a sports bar that exclusively shows women's sports; and David Pogue goes behind the creation of the animated character Marcel, a one-inch tall seashell with googly eyes and shoes.
In our cover story, Jan Crawford looks at how conservatives on the Supreme Court, who have overturned Roe v. Wade, are changing America's legal landscape. Also: Luke Burbank meets a man who bought an ex-cruise liner on Craigslist; Ben Mankiewicz visits with the band Toto; Rita Braver visits a Matisse exhibit at New York's Museum of Modern Art; Mo Rocca delves into the life story of singer-songwriter Peggy Lee; Conor Knighton interviews a "duck dynasty" of waterfowl artists; Manuel Bojorquez explores unique architecture in the jungles of Mexico; and Nancy Giles talks to the man who talks to kids on the hit online series "Recess Therapy.
In our cover story, Kris Van Cleave looks at the difficulties facing exasperated travelers this summer. Plus: Major Garrett talks with a woman who had to leave the country in 1962 to get an abortion; Lesley Stahl explores animal friendships; Jim Axelrod sits down with the Doobie Brothers; David Martin looks back on the life of WWII Medal of Honor recipient Cpl. Hershel "Woody" Williams; a Robert Krulwich video essay examines the threat posed by rising greenhouse gases; and Rita Braver visits an accidental tourist attraction: gigantic decaying busts of U.S. presidents.
In our cover story, David Pogue looks at a possible contributor to high inflation – corporate greed. Plus: Lesley Stahl talks with writer Ken Auletta about his new book "Hollywood Ending" about disgraced producer Harvey Weinstein; Lee Cowan interviews "Where the Crawdads Sing" author Delia Owens and Reese Witherspoon, producer of the new movie version; Erin Moriarty interviews former felon, poet and playwright Dwayne Betts; Seth Doane explores the American Academy in Rome; Rita Braver takes in an exhibit of art representing the African diaspora; and Luke Burbank visits the Hollywood Bowl, celebrating 100 years of music.
In our cover story, Ben Tracy talks with former Arizona Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, subject of a new documentary. Plus: Serena Altschul profiles celebrated abstract artist Sean Scully; Dr. Jon LaPook looks at the effects of "long COVID"; Ben Mankiewicz explores a new docuseries about Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward; Kelefa Sanneh interviews the new wave group The B-52s; David Martin sits down with Medal of Honor recipient and poet Major John Duffy; Jane Pauley interviews bestselling author of books for young people Jason Reynolds; and Liz Palmer visits a café in Tokyo where customers are on deadline.
In our cover story, Conor Knighton looks at how public libraries have evolved in the 21st century. Plus: Dr. Jon LaPook looks at the role of those on the front lines of public health; Mo Rocca profiles entertainer Sandy Duncan; Mark Whitaker looks at two legends being inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame; Anthony Mason talks with former President Barack Obama and rocker Bruce Springsteen about their podcast and book projects; Seth Doane explores the history of the "Popemobile" at the Vatican Museums; and Martha Teichner hunts for treasure – beautiful glass orbs, hidden across Block Island.
In our cover story, Erin Moriarty shows us the harsh reality of art collecting — and forgery. Plus, Mo Rocca visits the "wildflower capital" of Colorado; John Dickerson breaks down the U.S. economy's mixed signals; Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz talks with actor James Hong; Rita Braver pays a visit to a Wisconsin home appliance company behind the Rolls Royce of refrigerators; Jane Pauley sits down with Liza Minnelli and her friend and accompanist Michael Feinstein; Robert Costa lays out the opportunities and pitfalls each party faces in the 2022 midterm elections; and Jonathan Vigliotti serves up a very different kind of ice cream treat.
In our cover story, Tracy Smith looks at actions being taken in Nevada due to climate change. Plus: Seth Doane talks with writer-director Michael Mann about his new novel, a prequel/sequel to his classic heist film "Heat"; Kelefa Sanneh sits down with singer-songwriter Lionel Richie; Martha Teichner examines the Alex Jones defamation trial verdicts; Nancy Giles checks out Maine's favorite soft drink, Moxie; Mo Rocca finds out what will nurture hydrangeas; and Luke Burbank reports on America's fastest growing sport: pickleball.
In our cover story, Rita Braver looks at how left-handed people cope in a right-handed world. Plus: Seth Doane looks at the glamorous history of Italian Riva wooden boats; Ted Koppel visits a town that reinvented itself as Andy Griffith's "Mayberry"; Tracy Smith sits down with Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin, stars of the Netflix series "Grace and Frankie"; Martha Teichner delves into the story behind a new opera about a Muslim enslaved in America; Major Garrett looks at former President Trump's worst week yet; and Conor Knighton checks out how a small town in Illinois got on the map by dreaming VERY big.
In our cover story, Cowan examines the health threats posed by the prevalence of long-lasting compounds (known as PFAS) in drinking water sources. Also: Tracy Smith talks with tennis legend Chris Evert; Robert Costa interviews retiring Vermont Senator Patrick Leahy; Jim Axelrod profiles one of rock's most enduring couples, Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo; David Pogue looks at the rise in unionization efforts at Amazon and other corporations; Faith Salie visits an exhibition featuring the work of women artists, many of whom produced their work anonymously; and Seth Doane finds out how Birkenstock is going toe-to-toe with counterfeiters.
Jane Pauley hosts our annual "Design Issue," from Santa Barbara, Calif., in which we explore various ways design affects our lives. Featured: David Pogue looks at wearable health data monitors; Luke Burbank meets a couple who built their dream home out of recycled shipping containers; Tracy Smith explores the evolution of surfboards; Seth Doane meets a Welshman who transforms beaches into fleeting works of art; Martha Teichner looks at an innovative form of agriculture, vertical farming, while Kelefa Sanneh checks out "living walls" as interior décor; Serena Altschul checks out the latest fashion trend: second-hand clothes; and Susan Spencer delves into the artistry behind such household items as the paper clip. Also: Lee Cowan profiles singer Kenny Loggins.
In our cover story, David Pogue looks at how some companies are transitioning their employees back to the office, not always successfully. Plus: Norah O'Donnell talks with Hillary and Chelsea Clinton about their docuseries celebrating "Gutsy" women"; Anthony Mason sits down with Rolling Stone founder Jann Wenner; Nancy Cordes interviews NPR's Nina Totenberg, author of a book about Ruth Bader Ginsburg; David Martin looks at how one weapons system is shifting the battle in Ukraine; Susan Spencer examines a new documentary series, "The U.S. and the Holocaust"; and Jim Brown explores the legacy of tennis legend Arthur Ashe with his widow, Jeanne Moutoussamy-Ashe.
Jane Pauley hosts a special look back on the life of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, including Lee Cowan's appreciation of her seven-decade reign. Also: Mo Rocca talks with Tina Brown about the Queen's mystique; Rita Braver interviews former President Bill Clinton about his memories of the Queen; Seth Doane examines the history of the House of Windsor; Martha Teichner examines Elizabeth's love of animals; Ben Mankiewicz talks with actors about portraying the monarch on screen; and Mark Phillips reports on the new king, Charles III. Plus, Ted Koppel looks at a program that has constructed thousands of affordable houses for first-time homeowners; and Serena Altschul meets a multimedia artist who records underground and underwater sounds.
In our cover story, Roxana Saberi looks at how Putin's war has increased interest in underground shelters. Also: Seth Doane reports on preparations for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, while Mark Phillips examines the scrutiny facing King Charles III; Serena Altschul visits the test kitchens and gardens of Better Homes & Gardens, celebrating its 100th anniversary; Tracy Smith tags along as "The Amazing Race" begins its 34th season; Jonathan Vigliotti talks with comedian Billy Eichner about his gay rom-com "Bros"; David Pogue checks out the Queen's Six, a choral group based at Windsor Castle; and Conor Knighton visits an Alabama farming town that has erected monuments to a notorious pest, the boll weevil.
In our cover story, Kelefa Sanneh looks at the war of ever-increasing streaming services fighting for subscribers. Also: Pauley talks with actress Sigourney Weaver, featured in four movies this fall; Lee Cowan sits down with singer Wynonna Judd for her first interview since the death of her mother, Naomi; Ted Koppel discusses the impact of the bestseller "Tuesdays with Morrie" with its author, Mitch Albom; Tracy Smith finds out what Gwyneth Paltrow thinks about turning 50; David Martin meets the people behind the incredible true-life Vietnam War adventure, "The Greatest Beer Run Ever"; and Martha Teichner visits an art exhibition that is literally for the birds.
In our cover story, David Martin delves into the classification of government secrets. Plus: Norah O'Donnell visits a museum of CIA spycraft; Seth Doane talks with actress Cate Blanchett about her new film, "Tár"; John Dickerson discusses with Maggie Haberman her new book about Donald Trump, "Confidence Man"; Tracy Smith profiles actor John Stamos; Kris Van Cleave looks at the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, while Charlie D'Agata reports on the war in Ukraine; and David Pogue looks at how NASA intentionally collided a spacecraft with an asteroid.
In our cover story, Erin Moriarty looks at the influence of the consulting firm McKinsey & Company. Plus: Jane Pauley interviews Oscar-winning actress Julia Roberts, starring in "Ticket to Paradise"; Tracy Smith sits down with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, star of "Black Adam"; Kelefa Sanneh talks with John David Washington, making his Broadway debut in a revival of "The Piano Lesson"; Conor Knighton profiles bluegrass guitarist Billy Strings; Martha Teichner visits chef Erin French at her Maine restaurant, The Lost Kitchen; and David Pogue checks out the newly-renovated David Geffen Hall at New York's Lincoln Center.
Ted Koppel hosts our special broadcast exploring the ways in which America has drifted apart, and how we can still come together. Stories include: Why some Oregonians want to move the border to become part of Idaho; a visit to Teton County, Wyoming, home to the widest income divide in America; conversations with musician-activist John Legend, and TV producer Norman Lear; a look back on our country's violent political history; the polarization generated by talk radio, and the corrosive effects of social media; an examination of why blue collar jobs are stigmatized; and a workshop held by Braver Angels, a non-profit aimed at bring Red and Blue Americans together.
In our cover story, Kristine Johnson talks with Formula One racers about the sport's increasing popularity in the U.S. Also: John Dickerson and Bob Woodward discuss the Washington Post reporter's conversations with former President Donald Trump, now available in an audiobook; Rita Braver interviews novelist John Irving; Anthony Mason sits down with rocker Nathaniel Rateliff; Tracy Smith talks with comedian Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias; Martha Teichner explores the legacy of New York City urban planner Robert Moses; and we look back at Ed Bradley's 2004 "60 Minutes" report on the murder of Emmett Till.
In our cover story, Robert Costa looks at the threat posed by hundreds of Republican "election deniers" running for office. Also: Tracy Smith talks with actress Jamie Lee Curtis; Norah O'Donnell joins U2 frontman Bono for a visit to the Dublin of his past; Kelefa Sanneh meets a girl whose genetically-modified T cells beat cancer; Seth Doane interviews British writer Ian McEwan about his new novel, "Lessons"; Lilia Luciano steps into the Beverly Hills "Witch's House"; and Conor Knighton meets up with the 251 Club, whose members aim to visit every single town in Vermont.
In our cover story, Jim Axelrod looks at the cultural shift over crying in public. Plus: Lesley Stahl talks with Steven Spielberg about his latest film, the semi-autobiographical "The Fabelmans"; Lee Cowan interviews Sylvester Stallone, star of the new streaming series "Tulsa King"; Tracy Smith sits down with Cameron Crowe, who's turned his 2000 film "Almost Famous" into a Broadway musical; David Pogue looks at the problems behind Daylight Saving Time; Rita Braver visits a museum devoted to Broadway history; and Conor Knighton checks out some class axe at the World Lumberjack Championships.
In our cover story, Susan Spencer looks at the insidious effects of ageism. Also: Pauley sits down with veteran journalist Judy Woodruff; Martha Teichner looks back at this week's midterm elections, while David Pogue examines why gerrymandering has gotten worse; Tracy Smith interviews comedian Adam Sandler; Mark Whitaker looks at how Ava DuVernay and Oprah Winfrey are helping to reshape television behind the camera; Lee Cowan reports on a search for military plane crash victims buried in an Alaska glacier for 70 years; and Rita Braver visits a Van Gogh retrospective in Detroit.
Jane Pauley hosts our annual "Food Issue." Featured: Luke Burbank on the highlights of cannabis cuisine; Martha Teichner visits Le Bernardin chef Eric Ripert; Tracy Smith talks with Linda Ronstadt about her memoir that celebrates family and food; Ben Tracy examines how farmers are adapting to climate change; Seth Doane visits pizza makers in Naples; Holly Williams profiles a Ukrainian chef promoting his country's culinary culture; Jim Axelrod on the rise of halal meats; Elaine Quijano on the Filipino vegetable ube, making inroads in America; Mo Rocca meets the young proprietor of a landmark NYC butcher shop; Kelefa Sanneh samples nonalcoholic wines and cocktails; and David Pogue looks at some "Small Wonders" – baby carrots, microgreens and mini-watermelons.
In our cover story, David Pogue rides a submersible to the wreck of RMS Titanic. Also: John Blackstone sits down with Grateful Dead co-founder Bob Weir; David Martin profiles a wounded Ukraine veteran who travels to the U.S. for a prosthetic leg; Seth Doane talks with Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli, who had recorded a Christmas album with his children; Martha Teichner examines how mass shootings are being memorialized; Alina Cho visits New York's famed Hotel Chelsea; and Allison Aubrey meets a chef and a vegetable breeder who set out to create a better-tasting squash.
Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, Luke Burbank looks at Elon Musk's chaotic reign since buying Twitter. Plus: Erin Moriarty examines how some families are being broken up in the name of protecting children; Tracy Smith interviews Oscar-winner Guillermo del Toro about his stop-motion animated feature, "Pinocchio"; Lee Cowan talks with actor Brendan Fraser about his acclaimed performance in "The Whale"; John Dickerson visits a new Smithsonian exhibition that traces pop culture's influence on America; Robert Costa talks with Rep. Jamie Raskin and The New Yorker's David Remnick about the impending January 6th Committee report; and Faith Salie explores the world of whimsical, tiny sculptures dubbed "Becorns."
In our cover story, John Dickerson talks with filmmaker Alexandra Pelosi, whose new HBO documentary is about her mother, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Also: Lee Cowan visits with folk singer-comedians Tom and Dick Smothers; Tony Dokoupil profiles singer-songwriter Charlie Puth; Robert Costa talks with rapper and TV talk show host Killer Mike; Allison Aubrey looks at the controversy over the flavor enhancer MSG; Liz Palmer explores the history of a famed Tokyo architectural wonder that is now being demolished; and we have a return visit from Techno Claus (who looks suspiciously like David Pogue), offering gift ideas for the gadget lovers on your holiday list.
In our cover story, Lee Cowan looks at America's love of pickup trucks. Plus: Tracy Smith sits down with Margot Robbie, star of the new film "Babylon"; David Pogue explores film music with composer Nicholas Britell; Serena Altschul samples some traditional Hanukkah jelly doughnuts; Conor Knighton checks out New Mexico's love of red and green chile sauces, popularly known as a Christmas combo; Seth Doane visits the world capital of accordions, in Castelfidardo, Italy; and Luke Burbank cozies up with a tradition of the season: Hallmark Channel holiday movies.
In our cover story, David Pogue reports the good news headlines you may have missed in 2022. Also: Grammy-winning superstar Lizzo gives Tracy Smith a tour of her new home; Ramy Inocencio looks at the history of the song "Amazing Grace"; Luke Burbank meets a young artist whose medium is Rubik's Cubes; Conor Knighton reflects on a childhood recorded on home video; Seth Doane meets bakery workers who make an Italian treat behind prison walls; Faith Salie looks at three very unusual Christmas trees; and Andrea Bocelli and his children, Matteo and Virginia, join the Young People's Chorus of New York City in performing two holiday songs.
Lee Cowan looks back on those we lost in 2022. We also pay tribute to broadcaster Barbara Walters, with remembrances by Pauley, Ted Koppel and Sam Donaldson; and we look back at the life of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. Plus, Robert Costa looks ahead at what to expect in Congress in 2023, David Martin examines the state of Russia's war in Ukraine, and Liz Palmer examines conflicts in Asia in the New Year. Finally, Washington Post book reviewer Ron Charles offers his favorite novels of 2022.
In our cover story, Susan Spencer looks at how friendships are the key to happiness. Plus: Jim Axelrod sits down with entrepreneur Mark Cuban; Seth Doane talks with actress Michelle Yeoh about her acclaimed performance in "Everything, Everywhere, All at Once"; Ben Tracy examines how climate change is reshaping U.S. coastlines; Nancy Giles interviews the sculptor of a memorial honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King; Luke Burbank checks out how days are celebrated on the National Day Calendar; and Mo Rocca looks back at how President Gerald Ford sought to "whip" inflation … with a button.
In our cover story, David Pogue looks at art created by artificial intelligence, and the downsides it poses. Plus: Mark Whitaker explores a remarkable tale of 19th century deception, and a couple's escape from slavery; Jim Axelrod interviews actress Pamela Anderson about her memoir, "Love, Pamela"; Kelefa Sanneh talks with Maryland's Governor-elect Wes Moore; Serena Altschul visits a Philadelphia exhibition of works by Modigliani; Lee Cowan talks with the stars, and the inspirations, of the football comedy "80 for Brady"; and Luke Burbank tests his marbles expertise at the Rolley Hole Marbles National Championship in rural Tennessee.
In our cover story, David Pogue looks at concerns over the AI writing program ChatGPT. Plus: Ben Mankiewicz talks with Harrison Ford about his new western series, "1923"; Rita Braver looks back on the presidency of Lyndon Johnson; Jim Axelrod visits with the children of Carl Reiner to discuss his comic legacy; Lilia Luciano visits an exhibition of Native American art made of glass; Nancy Giles looks at the public reaction to the unveiling in Boston of "The Embrace," a statue honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King; and Seth Doane explores the ancient Korean art of making "hanji" paper.
In our cover story, Lee Cowan reports on the fatal beating by Memphis Police of a Black man, Tyre Nichols. Also: David Pogue examines efforts to combat "deepfakes"; Jim Axelrod looks at an alleged Nazi plot to assassinate FDR, Churchill and Stalin; Tracy Smith talks with Colin Farrell and Brendon Gleeson, both Oscar-nominated for "The Banshees of Inisherin"; Ben Mankiewicz interviews actor and activist James Cromwell; Rita Braver explores the architecture of Steven Holl; Serena Altschul visits a Museum of Modern Art exhibition of works by Meret Oppenheim; and Mo Rocca offers a "Mobituary" of Samantha Smith, a fifth-grader who, in 1983, became "America's Littlest Diplomat."
In our cover story, Rita Braver meets Taylor Swift fans who are taking on Ticketmaster in court. Plus: David Pogue goes inside the world of K-pop; Tracy Smith talks with Motown legend Smokey Robinson; Conor Knighton looks into the rise of video game music; Mo Rocca interviews Carole Feraci, a singer who confronted Richard Nixon about the Vietnam War during a 1972 White House gala; Serena Altschul visits an exhibition of works by Edward Hopper; Kelefa Sanneh explores the history of hip-hop fashion; and Luke Burbank examines the range war ignited over gas stoves.
In our cover story, David Pogue looks at what makes a great love song. Plus: Martha Teichner visits Dog Mountain in Vermont, where dog lovers honor the pets they have loved and lost; Jonathan Vigliotti sits down with Nick and Vanessa Lachey, hosts of the hit matchmaking series “Love Is Blind”; David Martin examines the long march toward racial equality in the U.S. military; Rita Braver interviews David Hogg, five years after surviving the Parkland school shooting; Mo Rocca looks back at the music of Burt Bacharach; and Faith Salie partakes of the history of fudge.
In our cover story, Allison Aubrey looks at how one private equity firm has introduced a new model of employee ownership. Plus: David Martin and Charlie D’Agata report on the war in Ukraine as it enters its second year; Mark Phillips talks with the director and star of “All Quiet on the Western Front”; Tracy Smith listens in as some big names record a tribute album of music by Henry Mancini; Ben Mankiewicz talks with Oscar-nominee Judd Hirsch of “The Fabelmans”; Robert Costa finds out how Liev Schreiber is helping raise humanitarian aid for Ukraine; Faith Salie looks at how the Washington Monument was constructed; and Seth Doane checks out a Venetian tradition: colorful masks at Carnival.
In our cover story, Ted Koppel reports on one organization’s efforts to stem gun violence in Baltimore. Plus: Cowan explores why Utah’s Great Salt Lake is rapidly shrinking in size; Tracy Smith talks with “Everything Everywhere All at Once” star Ke Huy Quan; Ben Mankiewicz interviews actor Woody Harrelson; Anthony Mason profiles “Women Talking” writer-director Sarah Polley; Bill Whitaker looks back at the trailblazing career of journalist Belva Davis; and Jonathan Vigliotti examines how animals’ genetics or behavior may hold clues to reducing heart disease, cancer or dementia in humans.
In our cover story, David Pogue examines how the CHIPS Act may help restore America's computer chip-making infrastructure. Plus: Mo Rocca sits down with "Tonight Show" host Jimmy Fallon; Lee Cowan looks back on the influence of "Peanuts" creator Charles Schulz; Susan Spencer reports on a new tool for preventing suicides; Ben Mankiewicz profiles comedian Nick Kroll; Nikki Batiste details the verdict in the Alex Murdaugh trial; and Luke Burbank explores the world of beatboxing.
In our cover story, Ben Tracy talks with filmmaker Martin Scorsese about the importance of film restoration and preservation. Plus: Ben Mankiewicz talks with Al Pacino and Ellen Burstyn about the history and legacy of the Actors Studio; Rita Waters visits with John Waters, whose art collection is on display in Baltimore; Tracy Smith looks back on the classic comedy "Some Like It Hot," and meets the cast of the Broadway musical it has inspired; Lee Cowan profiles actress and director Eva Longoria; Seth Doane explores new discoveries at the archaeological excavations at Pompeii; and David Pogue delves into the fascinating world of "boring" video games.
In our cover story, Lee Cowan talks with hunter and "MeatEater" host Steve Rinella. Plus: Tracy Smith talks with Ben Affleck and Matt Damon about their new movie, "Air"; Anthony Mason visits with Josh Groban and Annaleigh Ashford, stars of the new Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim's "Sweeney Todd"; Seth Doane tours a once-in-a-lifetime Vermeer exhibition in Amsterdam; Rita Braver interviews NPR host Ari Shapiro; Martha Teichner reports on a historically Black community in Florida that is contesting plans to develop its land; and Jim Gaffigan reflects on some disturbing "praise" he's received for his stand-up comedy.
In our cover story, Seth Doane looks at efforts to repatriate stolen art and antiquities. Also: Mo Rocca marks the 50th anniversary of "The Young and the Restless"; Martha Teichner profiles Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer; Tracy Smith looks at how the pandemic has affected students' school performance; John Blackstone checks out a new album of rarities from the Everly Brothers; Ben Mankiewicz sits down with actor Owen Wilson, star of the comedy "Paint"; and Rita Braver looks at one of the fastest-growing school sports: girls wrestling.
In our cover story, Pauley sits down with Sen. John Fetterman to discuss his recovery from major depression. Also: Anthony Mason interviews singer-songwriter Neil Diamond about his Parkinson's diagnosis, and the Broadway show based on his life, "A Beautiful Noise"; Robert Costa talks with former Trump attorney Michael Cohen about the former president's criminal indictment; Tracy Smith goes behind the scenes of the new Broadway musical comedy "Shucked"; Lee Cowan profiles a chef researching Jewish family recipes that survived the Holocaust; David Pogue examines why TikTok faces being banned in the U.S.; Conor Knighton delves into the history of Pendleton blankets; and Seth Doane dresses up to attend a masquerade ball in Venice.
In our cover story, Mo Rocca looks at ways to cut the glut of meetings. Also: Erin Moriarty looks at Dominion Voting Systems' $1.6 billion defamation suit against Fox News; Lee Cowan meets a man hunting for a Spanish galleon's treasure in the Bahamas; Martha Teichner finds out how a charity is cancelling billions of dollars' worth of America's medical debt; Conor Knighton looks at how rural general stores are being kept alive; Jonathan Vigliotti interviews novelist Laura Dave and actress Jennifer Garner about "The Last Thing He Told Me"; Seth Doane talks with Cindy McCain about her new job as head of the United Nations' World Food Programme; Nancy Giles gets some tips on tipping; Rita Braver looks at ways retailers are combatting shoplifters; and Luke Burbank checks out online sales of caskets.
In our cover story, Jonathan Vigliotti looks at the science behind de-extinction – bringing species back from the brink. Plus: Tracy Smith talks with actress Rachel McAdams, starring in a new film based on Judy Blume's "Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret."; Martha Teichner looks at the war over banning books; Ben Mankiewicz interviews James Corden, who is leaving "The Late Late Show" after eight years; Mo Rocca sits down with Broadway legend Chita Rivera; and David Pogue goes behind the scenes of the new John Kander, Fred Ebb and Lin-Manuel Miranda musical, "New York, New York."
In our cover story, David Martin interviews former POWs who survived torture during the Vietnam War at a prison dubbed the "Hanoi Hilton." Also: Jim Axelrod talks with Bruce Springsteen about the creation of his landmark 1982 album, "Nebraska"; Jane Pauley sits down with Michael J. Fox, who discusses his advancing Parkinson's; Luke Burbank visits an exhibition of newspaper comic strip art; David Pogue meets with actor Sean Hayes, starring as Oscar Levant in the new Broadway play, "Good Night, Oscar"; Faith Salie finds out how a composer is incorporating bird songs into his music; and Seth Doane learns how English bell ringers are preparing for the coronation of King Charles III.
In our cover story, Mark Phillips recounts Britain's coronation Saturday of a new monarch, King Charles III. Plus: Seth Doane talks with singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran; Ben Mankiewicz visits with Tom Hanks, actor and (now) novelist; Ted Koppel sits down with Henry Kissinger, who this month is turning 100; Anderson Cooper chats with Andy Cohen about the joys and frustrations of parenthood; and Kelefa Sanneh finds out how the Michelin Guide's anonymous inspectors rate restaurants, to award its coveted stars.
In our cover story, Lee Cowan looks at America's history of immigration. Also: Enrique Acevedo examines the dangers facing migrants traversing the jungles of the Darién Gap on their journey north; Rita Braver talks with mother-and-daughter actresses Diane Ladd and Laura Dern about their new joint memoir; Ben Mankiewicz profiles "Succession" star Jeremy Strong; Luke Burbank chats with "Yellowjackets" star Juliette Lewis; Seth Doane talks with the mother-and-daughter team behind the hit podcast "Table Manners"; and Conor Knighton tiptoes through fields of tulips at the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival in Washington State.
"Sunday Morning" presents its annual edition on all aspects of design, hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, David Pogue looks at homes from the grand to the miniscule. Also: Kelefa Sanneh visits the newly-renovated headquarters of Tiffany & Co.; Mo Rocca steps into the debate of shoes on, or shoes off; Serena Altschul examines the history of Levi's blue jeans; Tracy Smith profiles magician David Copperfield; Martha Stewart offers tips on planting a rose garden; Faith Salie rides a history of elevators; Seth Doane looks at how traditional Moroccan riads influence designs today; Nancy Giles dishes up secrets for replacing broken tableware; Luke Burbank finds out how tumbleweeds are transformed into art; and Susan Spencer looks at various aspects of getting a better night's sleep.
In our cover story, David Pogue explains what our nation's debt ceiling is, and why the fight over raising it threatens global recession. Also: Tracy Smith sits down with actor and climate activist Arnold Schwarzenegger; David Martin reports on the removal of the names of Confederate generals from U.S. Army bases; Rita Braver interviews novelist Isabel Allende; Mo Rocca profiles Broadway star Lillias White; Bill Flanagan offers an appreciation of rock legend Tina Turner; Ted Koppel joins New Orleans jazz clarinetist Doreen Ketchens at a particularly auspicious gig; and we pay a visit to the "Museum of Failure," an exhibition of some notorious corporate and marketing missteps.
In our cover story, Rita Braver looks at the debate over affirmative action cases being decided by the Supreme Court. Plus: Tracy Smith sits down with "Star Wars" actor Mark Hamill; Erin Moriarty interviews actress Jodie Comer, a Tony-nominee for the one-woman play "Prima Facie"; David Martin profiles the founder and chairman of FedEx, Fred Smith; and Luke Burbank reports on the subject of a new book, "The Book of Charlie: Wisdom from the Remarkable American Life of a 109-Year-Old Man.
In our cover story, Lee Cowan reports on the subject of the documentary "Dani's Twins" - a woman who is quadriplegic raising two young girls. Also: Seth Doane talks with Andrew Lloyd Webber about the state of Broadway today; Mo Rocca explores the musical "Camelot" and the legend of King Arthur; Tracy Smith talks with Bonnie Garmus, author of the bestselling novel "Lessons in Chemistry"; Nancy Giles sits down with the cast of the spirited comedy "Ghosts"; and actor Joel Grey talks about the alchemy of the theater.
In our cover story, Tracy Smith looks back at the history of "The Ed Sullivan Show," which debuted 75 years ago. Plus: Anthony Mason gets a tour of photographs by Paul McCartney, taken during The Beatles' U.S. tour in 1964; Susan Spencer looks at the fight over health care for transgender youth; Jim Axelrod meets a woman who ticked off unfulfilled items from her late father's bucket list; Mark Whitaker explores the legacy of African American architect Paul Revere Williams; Faith Salie talks with a photographer whose picture of a racially-motivated attack using an American flag won a Pulitzer Prize; and Ben Tracy reports on the rising interest in burial via human composting.
In our cover story, David Pogue explores the tragedy of the OceanGate submersible Titan, whose five passengers were lost while diving to the site of the Titanic. Also: Jane Pauley interviews Tom Brokaw about his new book, "Never Give Up"; Anthony Mason talks with Paul Simon about his new album, "Seven Psalms," and about his hearing loss; Tracy Smith examines the public and private lives of actor Rock Hudson, subject of a new HBO documentary; Lee Cowan sits down with acclaimed singer-songwriter Lucinda Williams; and Conor Knighton explores the secret world of owls.
In our cover story, Lee Cowan reports on efforts to rescue endangered sea turtles, by air. Also: Ted Koppel looks at how some South Carolina newspapers are finding new strategies to survive; Faith Salie visits the woodworking shop of writer and NPR essayist Tom Bodett; and Roxana Saberi takes a spin through the history of the Ferris wheel.
In our cover story, Allison Aubrey reports on meat raised without slaughtering animals – by cultivating cells in a lab. Plus: Tracy Smith looks back on how a young Jacqueline Bouvier met the most eligible bachelor in Washington, the young John F. Kennedy; Mo Rocca sits down with the inspiring Rose Styron, poet and widow of novelist William Styron; Jim Axelrod talks with traffic safety experts about the rise in pedestrian fatalities; Lee Cowan catches up with the Smothers Brothers; and Martha Teichner meets author Neil King Jr, who walked from Washington, D.C. to New York City, a journey he recounts in his book, "American Ramble."
"Oppenheimer", the story of American scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer, who helped develop the atomic bomb; the Broadway musical "Here Lies Love", based on the life of Imelda Marcos; the work of Native American artist Jaune "Quick-to-See" Smith; the history of summer blockbuster; actress Zoe Saldana; former professional basketball player Kareen Abdul-Jabbar
The life and legacy of singer Tony Bennett (1926-2023); Tracy Smith interviews actress Margot Robbie (movie, "Barbie"); the life and legacy of martial arts icon Bruce Lee; a land-management trend in the United Kingdom; a young Maine beekeeper; a cutting-edge nuclear power plant; comic Jim Gaffigan
Detecting and avoiding telephone and internet scammers; Tracy Smith interviews actress Donna Mills (TV series, "Knots Landing"); small towns for sale across the country; Mo Rocca covers bad meetings; Japanese businesses that have been in business for more than a century; Titan Caskets; massive greenhouses in Spain
David Pogue on high temperatures over the summer; Gov. Chris Christie, 2024 Republican presidential candidate; Jane Pauley interviews actor Michael J. Fox on his battle with Parkinson's disease; Martha Teichner visits a pig sanctuary; David Martin on a new mine-cleaning device; an 89-year-old gravedigger in Galveston, Indiana; Riva Yachts; charging a smartphone
Sean Doane interviews artist Banksy; Luke Burbank interviews rock group Depeche Mode; David Martin interviews actor Morgan Freeman (documentary, "761st Tank Battalion: The Original Black Panthers"); author Tess Gunty (book, "The Rabbit Hutch"); Happywhale, an organization that encourages people to identify individual animals; nonalcoholic cocktails; the Opal Awards; a man restores a car for a friend with ALS
New York City's grandest homes; how people live in massive and minuscule homes; magician David Copperfield; getting a good night's sleep; the history of elevators; the reimagined Tiffany flagship store; the150th anniversary of Levis' 501 jeans; a warehouse that houses replacement spoons and teacups
David Pogue covers lightning; the history of the "muffler men"; violin virtuoso Augustin Hadelich; actor F. Murray Abraham; sweat; actor John Stamos; cooking with marijuana; columnist Charles Blow on the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington; pastor Reid Moon
David Pogue interviews author Walter Isaacson about his biography of Elon Musk; former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg; rapper Maluma; Norah O'Donnell interviews Oprah Winfrey on her mission to promote happiness; Gen. Mark Milley on the battle in Ukraine; the "Beyond Granite" exhibit, a story of people paying it forward
A Pennsylvania manhunt captivates the nation; John Dickerson interviews Apple CEO Tim Cook; musician Carlos Santana; author Anderson Cooper on his book about the Astor family dynasty; new information on the Chinese "spy balloon"; the history and impact of 50 years of Ms. magazine; author Sheila Johnson; a look at beavers
Tracy Smith talks with former White House staffer Cassidy Hutchinson about the fallout of her testimony to the January 6 Committee. Plus: Lee Cowan interviews supermodel Gisele Bündchen; Lesley Stahl visits the testing labs of Consumer Reports magazine; Seth Doane looks at the growing popularity of international TV for American viewers; Serena Altschul checks out an exhibit of art inspired by hip hop culture; and we look ahead to the most anticipated movies, music, TV shows, books and theater of the new season.
Ted Koppel looks at how artificial intelligence is being developed for the military; Tracy Smith sits down with singer and activist Joan Baez, subject of the new documentary, "Joan Baez I Am a Noise"; Martha Teichner profiles Hernan Diaz, author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel "Trust"; Rita Braver talks with the cast of the Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim's "Merrily We Roll Along"; Rob Costa talks with former Washington Post editor Marty Baron; and Conor Knighton visits forensic scientists who investigate crimes against wildlife.
Lee Cowan talks with high school students participating in an exchange program between red and blue states. Also: Rita Braver sits down with Rachel Maddow, whose latest book, "Prequel," examines the fascist movement in America before and during World War II; Kelefa Sanneh delves into a new memoir by Sly Stone, of Sly and the Family Stone; Faith Salie takes measure of the history of skirts; Seth Doane examines the bitter reality behind the world's chocolate industry; and Martha Teichner finds out how a reimagined Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus is bringing the circus back to town.
David Pogue examines research that shows our attention spans are getting shorter. Plus: Lee Cowan talks with director Martin Scorsese and stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Lily Gladstone about the making of "Killers of the Flower Moon"; Anthony Mason sits down with Keith Richards, Mick Jagger and Ronnie Wood, who are releasing their first album of new Rolling Stones music in 18 years; John Dickerson interviews New York Times columnist David Brooks; Seth Doane explores prospects of Mideast peace in the midst of horrifying violence; David Martin talks with Ret. Gen. David Petraeus about Israel's response to the Hamas terror attacks; and Mo Rocca visits a splendid seasonal setting: fields and fields of sunflowers.
In our cover story, Norah O'Donnell interviews Utah Senator Mitt Romney, who says he is no longer at home within the Republican Party. Also: Tracy Smith attends recording sessions around the world for a Henry Mancini tribute album; Seth Doane talks with actress Aria Mia Loberti, star of "All the Light We Cannot See"; Kelefa Sanneh profiles blues legend Buddy Guy; Rita Braver visits the newly-reopened National Museum of Women in the Arts; and Mo Rocca's "Mobituaries" examines why sports legend Jim Thorpe inspired a Pennsylvania town to change its name to Jim Thorpe.
Jim Axelrod on important people who wait in the wings; singer Barry Manilow; efforts to free the hostages in the Israel-Hamas war; the story of activist Bayard Rustin; the deaths of actors Matthew Perry (1969-2023), Richard Moll (1943-2023), and Richard Roundtree (1942-2023); Mexico's Day of the Dead; the life of bats; the lives of people born inter-sex
The November 5, 2023 episode of CBS Sunday Morning was hosted by Jane Pauley and featured a variety of segments. In the cover story, David Pogue explored how hybrid work at the office is becoming the new normal. Gayle King sat down with music legend Barbra Streisand to discuss her new memoir, “My Name Is Barbra,” while Mo Rocca looked back at how Streisand got her start. Lee Cowan previewed a new Paramount+ series about Bass Reeves, the first Black deputy U.S. marshal West of the Mississippi. Enrique Acevedo explored the traditions of Mexico’s Day of the Dead celebrations. Robert Costa looked ahead to Election 2024, one year from that day. Finally, Luke Burbank reported on the centennial of one of the most recognizable landmarks on Earth: the Hollywood sign.
Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, Lee Cowan looks at how the gender gap in higher education is affecting men. Also: Mo Rocca talks with Bradley Cooper about his new film, "Maestro," the story of composer-conductor Leonard Bernstein; Kelefa Sanneh sits down with Alicia Keys to discuss her new off-Broadway musical.
Jane Pauley hosts our annual "Food Issue," devoted to all things epicurean. Among our delicious features: David Pogue visits a laboratory that helps launch new food trends; Lee Cowan samples Texas BBQ with a foreign flavor, while Seth Doane checks out a traditional Sardinian flatbread being exported around the world; Tracy Smith visits the Chicago sandwich shop that inspired "The Bear"; Luke Burbank explores the popularity of tinned fish; Jane Pauley interviews Garth Brooks, who is opening a bar & honky-tonk in Nashville; Faith Salie talks with Pinky Cole, founder of the Slutty Vegan fast food chain; Kelefa Sanneh gets in the kitchen with New York Times food columnist Melissa Clark; Jonathan Vigliotti checks out a California baker who specializes in bouza, a traditional Syrian ice cream; and Serena Altschul looks at some tools of the culinary trade.
Lee Cowan on Brian Wallach's work to expand treatments for Lou Gehrig's disease; singer/songwriter Chaka Khan; the world of gourds; director Ridley Scott (movie, "Napoleon"); journalist Tim Alberta; Seth Doane on the environmental effects of discarded phones and other electronic devices; filmmaker Joshus Seftel
John Dickerson interviews former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyoming) (book, "Oath of Honor: A Memoir and a Warning"); actress Taraji P. Henson (movie, "The Color Purple"); Rush lead singer Geddy Lee; Susan Spencer on how stopping the shame surrounding mental health might be a way to prevent deaths by suicide; the cast of "Archie"; a ride on the Alaska Railroad; Ted Koppel looks back at the life of Henry Kissinger
Tracy Smith on the first approved treatment for postpartum depression; former U.S. Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (R-California); Ted Koppel on black lung disease in West Virginia; traveling carnival Luna Luna; tech gifts; Aardman Animations; Mo Rocca on the life and legacy of producer Norman Lear; the death of actor Ryan O'Neal
Anthony Mason covers the life and legacy of artist Pablo Picasso; Jane Pauley interviews her former "Today" co-host Bryant Gumbel on the end of his HBO series, "Real Sports"; Tracy Smith interviews actor Dick Van Dyke (movie, "Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic"); global pop superstar/singer Kylie Minogue; Native American textile designer Naomi Glasses; toy maker Eddie Goldfarb; Martha Stewart shares tips about Christmas trees
The Young People's Chorus of New York sings Christmas carols with the Cavemen Chorus on Christmas Eve. David Pogue examines the Webb telescope's discoveries since launching. Leavenworth, Washington celebrates the holidays.
New Year's Eve; David Pogue looks at some good news and positive developments that emerged worldwide in 2023; the war between Israel and Hamas; Mo Rocca on New Year's resolutions; the war in Ukraine; Lee Cowan on the lives of those we lost in 2023; the Titanic submersible; the passing of former FCC chairman Newton Minnow
Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, Robert Costa looks at the fallout of Donald Trump's conviction on 34 felony charges. Plus: Ted Koppel visits a campaign rally in Pennsylvania to speak with Trump supporters; Tracy Smith finds out how an unfinished Michael Crichton thriller was completed, nearly 16 years after Crichton's death, by James Patterson; Anthony Mason visits with singer-songwriter Cyndi Lauper; Elaine Quijano sits down with Olympic swimmer Katie Ledecky; John Blackstone examines a Supreme Court case that could affect homeless people across the country; and Kelefa Sanneh goes behind the scenes of the Tony-nominated musical "Illinoise."
Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, Lilia Luciano examines the post-college experiences of graduates whose student debt was erased. Also: Natalie Morales talks with Julia Louis-Dreyfus about her new dramatic film, "Tuesday," and her podcast, "Wiser Than Me"; Tracy Smith sits down with Lionel Richie to discuss the 1985 recording of "We Are the World"; David Martin looks back on the role of paratroopers in the D-Day invasion 80 years ago; Kelefa Sanneh interviews actor-producer-director Griffin Dunne about his memoir, "The Friday Afternoon Club"; and Rita Braver pays a visit to the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden in Washington, D.C., which is marking its 50th anniversary.
Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, Lee Cowan talks with reporter and podcaster Matt Katz about his search for his biological father. Also: Dr. Jon LaPook sits down with public health expert Dr. Anthony Fauci; Tracy Smith visits actor-director Kevin Costner on the location of his Western epic, "Horizon: An American Saga"; Jonathan Vigliotti talks with Pete and Chasten Buttigieg about adapting to parenthood; Kelefa Sanneh profiles country artist Luke Combs; Michelle Miller interviews actor Jonathan Bailey, star of "Bridgerton" and "Fellow Travelers"; and Mo Rocca learns some dance moves from Broadway veteran Baayork Lee.
Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, Anthony Mason looks back at the series that changed television, "The Sopranos." Also: Rita Braver profiles our nation's first "second gentleman," Doug Emhoff; Lee Cowan sits down with actor Jude Law, who plays King Henry VIII in the historical drama "Firebrand"; Mo Rocca interviews 94-year-old actress June Squibb, now starring in the action-comedy "Thelma"; Seth Doane talks with members of the group Combatants for Peace, who promote cooperation between Israelis and Palestinians; Martha Teichner goes in the kitchen with Jeffrey and Kevin Pang, hosts of "Hunger Pangs"; John Dickerson explores historical precedents for this week's debate between President Joe Biden and Donald Trump; and David Pogue takes a deep dive into the Internet Archive's Wayback Machine.
Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, Robert Costa reports on the fallout from the Biden-Trump debate. Also: Erin Moriarty looks at the enduring fashion style of Carolyn Bessette Kennedy; Anthony Mason talks with Paul McCartney about recently-discovered photos taken by the former Beatle in 1964; David Martin interviews the crew of the USS Carney about their deployment in the Red Sea, where they engaged with missiles and drones fired by Houthi rebels supporting Hamas; Dr. Jon LaPook examines the distinctions between normal and abnormal aging; David Pogue discusses Americans' declining trust in the Supreme Court; Faith Salie visits a contest teaching history lessons; and Luke Burbank spins into the origins of the newest Olympic sport, breaking.
Hosted by Lee Cowan. In our cover story, Kris Van Cleave examines the crisis of confidence in Boeing following a series of terrible accidents involving 737 Max jetliners. Also: Lee Cowan marks the 25th anniversary of the popular cartoon character SpongeBob SquarePants; Seth Doane looks at the daring exploits of professional cliff divers; Holly Williams tours the decimated landscape of southern Gaza; David Martin looks at how tactics and technology are transforming the war in Ukraine; Nancy Giles visits exhibits celebrating Afrofuturism; Tracy Smith attends recording sessions around the world for a Henry Mancini tribute album; and Serena Altschul checks out a popular cooker known as the Big Green Egg.
Guest host: Mo Rocca. In our cover story, Robert Costa looks at an unconventional week in the 2024 presidential race. Plus: Tracy Smith talks with doctors and activists working to help children wounded by the fighting in the Gaza Strip; Ted Koppel meets 90-year-old track star Florence Meiler, training for the decathlon; Jim Axelrod sits down with Bruce Springsteen to explore the creation of his classic 1982 album, “Nebraska”; Faith Salie goes in search of the secrets of elephants; Seth Doane profiles sculptor Jacopo Cardillo; and Josh Seftel talks with his mother, Pat, about her summer plans.
Guest host: Lee Cowan. In our cover story, Robert Costa reports on the changing dynamics of the presidential race. Also: Martha Teichner looks at the rise of Vice President Kamala Harris to presumptive Democratic Party nominee; Jo Ling Kent talks with “Wicked” director Jon M. Chu; Seth Doane explores the secrets surrounding the graffiti artist Banksy; Lee Cowan interviews Ralph Macchio, whose character in the 1984 movie “The Karate Kid” is featured in the popular Netflix series, “Cobra Kai”; Ramy Inocencio examines the changes in Hong Kong since the passage of new laws aimed at suppressing political protests; and Conor Knighton watches the creation of meditative “sand circles” on an Oregon beach that are drawing crowds.
Guest host: Tracy Smith. In our cover story, Lee Cowan attends the Merrie Monarch Festival in Hawaii, the “Olympics of hula.” Also: Jane Pauley talks with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle about their new initiative to help families whose children suffered from online harm; Lesley Stahl sits down with former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, author of the new book “The Art of Power”; Martha Teichner talks with Philippe Petit, who walked a high wire between the Twin Towers 50 years ago; Seth Doane examines the ramifications of the prisoner swap that freed 16 American political prisoners held in Russia; John Dickerson looks back at the resignation of President Richard Nixon in August 1974; and Kelefa Sanneh profiles rapper-turned-country singer Jelly Roll.
Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, President Joe Biden sits down with Robert Costa for his first interview since dropping his reelection bid. Also: Anthony Mason visits with Post Malone in Nashville to discuss his new country album; Tracy Smith talks with comic legend Carol Burnett and Tony-winner Sutton Foster, who is recreating Burnett’s breakthrough role in the Broadway revival of “Once Upon a Mattress”; Michelle Miller interviews actress Zoë Kravitz, who has directed her first film, the psychological thriller “Blink Twice”; Serena Altschul meets volunteers who crochet wigs for young medical patients; Kelefa Sanneh marks the centenary of writer and activist James Baldwin; and Conor Knighton explores the fascinating world of horseshoe crabs.
Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, Robert Costa previews this week’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Also: David Martin talks with former national security adviser H.R. McMaster about his 13 months working in the Trump White House; Nancy Giles profiles actress Carol Kane, now starring in the film “Between the Temples”; Lesley Stahl interviews novelist Carl Hiaasen, whose bestseller “Bad Monkey” is now an Apple TV+ series; Ted Koppel examines why coal miners in Appalachia are suffering from black lung disease at increasingly younger ages; Tracy Smith talks with artist Mickalene Thomas, subject of a new exhibition in Los Angeles; and Conor Knighton looks at efforts to protect and rescue wild donkeys.
Guest host: Seth Doane. In our cover story, Jane Pauley talks with some of the inspiring young women participating in Hoosier Girls State, an exercise in democracy for high school students. Also: Anthony Mason sits down with Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood of The Rolling Stones; Seth Doane reports on Opera for Peace, an initiative to help diversify opera’s performers and audience; Conor Knighton visits Hobart, N.Y., a “book village” with a plethora of bookstores; Tracy Smith meets a California entrepreneur who pays artisans in Afghanistan to produce beautiful woven rugs to support Afghan families' financial freedom; Faith Salie marks the 150th anniversary of New York City’s 92nd Street Y; Douglas Brinkley notes the threat posed to Walden Pond from nearby development; and David Pogue looks to the future of aviation: electric-powered airplanes.
Guest host: John Dickerson. In our cover story, Ben Tracy reports on how landslides and fires closing California’s scenic Highway 1 are affecting residents and businesses in Big Sur. Also: In her first broadcast interview, Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson talks with Norah O’Donnell; Seth Doane sits down with Mia Farrow and Patti LuPone, co-starring in the Broadway play “The Roommate”; Luke Burbank interviews Ryan Seacrest, the new host of “Wheel of Fortune”; Kelefa Sanneh profiles actress, writer, director and producer Natasha Lyonne; Faith Salie looks at the creation of the National World War I Memorial in Washington, D.C.; Nancy Giles visits a traveling exhibition of elephants, sculpted by artisans in India; and Jennifer Mayerle checks out the Greyhound Bus Museum In Hibbing, Minnesota, birthplace of the bus industry.
In this special edition, guest host Ted Koppel examines factors likely to make this year's election perhaps the most important of our lifetime. Koppel talks with attendees at the Wisconsin State Fair about their political preferences (and deep-fried pickles), and interviews journalist Steven Brill about his book, “The Death of Truth.” Also: Lee Cowan talks with the “Sister Senators” of South Carolina about the price many of them paid for opposing the state’s near-total abortion ban; Tracy Smith checks out the role of music in presidential campaigns; Martha Teichner reports on how immigration laws in Florida are affecting growers that have relied on undocumented farm workers; Ben Mankiewicz looks back on the history of political movies; Kelefa Sanneh examines how Americans view their flag; and David Pogue conducts reality checks on Americans’ attitudes on the issues.
Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, Dr. Jon LaPook talks with experts who warn about the rise of vaccine skepticism. Also: Jane Pauley visits veteran journalist Connie Chung, author of a new memoir, “Connie”; Erin Moriarty interviews Hillary Rodham Clinton about her new book, “Something Lost, Something Gained”; Tracy Smith profiles comedian Will Ferrell and former “Saturday Night Live” head writer Harper Steele, subjects of a new documentary, “Will & Harper”; Kelefa Sanneh interviews LL Cool J, who has returned to the world of music with his first album in more than a decade; David Pogue checks out new designs and initiatives being implemented to cut down on bird strikes; and Martha Teichner sits down with Pete Wells, who dishes on his 12 years as restaurant critic for The New York Times.
Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, Kris Van Cleave looks at the future of all-electric vehicles at General Motors. Also: Anthony Mason goes on the road with the rock group Pearl Jam; Tracy Smith interviews Demi Moore, now starring in the film “The Substance”; David Martin has a status report on Russia’s war against Ukraine, while Lee Cowan looks at the recent attack in Lebanon on Hezbollah, whose pagers and walkie-talkies were triggered to detonate, injuring thousands; David Pogue checks out an exhibition celebrating the art and humor of Mad Magazine; and “Sunday Morning” previews the new season’s most anticipated movies, TV, music and more.
Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, Susan Spencer examines the psychology behind fans and their relationships with their favorite celebrities. Plus: Anthony Mason visits with the band Coldplay; Rita Braver profiles cookbook author and “Barefoot Contessa” TV host Ina Garten; David Pogue talks with Malcolm Gladwell about his latest book, “Revenge of the Tipping Point”; Lee Cowan checks out an exhibit of vehicles featured in James Bond movies; Chris Livesay reports on how Finnish students are taught classes in recognizing fake news and disinformation; Robert Costa previews Tuesday’s vice presidential debate; and Martha Teichner has a remembrance of “Downton Abbey” actress Dame Maggie Smith.
Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, Robert Costa talks with election officials about threats to your right to vote. Plus: Tracy Smith talks with pop music icon Sabrina Carpenter; Ben Mankiewicz sits down with “Matlock” star Kathy Bates; Kelefa Sanneh interviews pop star and Louis Vuitton's creative director of its men's collection Pharrell Williams; Dr. Jon LaPook goes behind the scenes of Delia Ephron’s new Broadway play, “Left on Tenth”; Lee Cowan reports on a young autistic man’s creation of a six-movement symphony; and Seth Doane explores how the National Library of Israel and the Palestinian Museum are collecting artwork and other materials documenting the October 7th Hamas attack and its aftermath.
Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, David Pogue looks at technology aimed at reducing collisions between whales and ships. Also: Ben Mankiewicz interviews Al Pacino about his new memoir, “Sonny Boy”; David Martin talks with veteran Washington Post report Bob Woodward about his latest book, “War”; Lee Cowan sits down with actress Shirley MacLaine, whose latest book, “The Wall of Life,” is a photographic memoir of her brilliant career; Tracy Smith visits music producer and Bleachers lead singer Jack Antonoff; Faith Salie examines how baseball pitchers have increasingly used “Tommy John surgeries” to repair repetitive sports injuries; and Luke Burbank checks out the Aluminaire House, a metal architectural landmark that has been preserved and reconstructed in Palm Springs, Calif.
Guest host: Bill Whitaker. In our cover story, Erin Moriarty talks with John Grisham and Jim McCloskey about fighting to free from prison the wrongfully-convicted. Also: Rita Braver sits down with Sarah McBride, who is running to become the first trans member of Congress; Seth Doane visits with actress Keri Russell on the set of the hit Netflix series “The Diplomat”; Tracy Smith profiles comedian Damon Wayans, star of the new sitcom “Poppa’s House”; David Pogue explores George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue,” which is marking its 100th birthday; Conor Knighton goes leaf-peeping in Washington State, where “Larch Madness” is in full glory; and Christian Cooper finds out what we don’t know about pigeons.
Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, Norah O’Donnell sits down with Vice President Kamala Harris in the final days of her campaign for the White House. Plus: Tracy Smith interviews music superstar Stevie Nicks; Martha Teichner profiles actor Ralph Fiennes, who is starring in two new films, “Conclave” and “The Return”; Lee Cowan visits Eagle Pass, Texas, a border town proud of its bi-national and bi-cultural traditions, but which is now a flashpoint in the debate over immigration; David Pogue talks with filmmaker Ken Burns about his new PBS documentary series on Leonardo da Vinci; Jon Wertheim profiles “Mr. Baseball,” Milwaukee Brewers’ play-by-play announcer Bob Uecker; and Seth Doane meets British designer Adrian Fisher, a master of creating mazes.
Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, David Pogue looks at the “Wild West” of political advertising. Plus: Mo Rocca sits down with actor Kieran Culkin, star of the new film “A Real Pain”; Lee Cowan attends a “cowboy boot camp” with the cast of the TV series “Yellowstone”; Robert Costa checks out the history of presidential photography; Martha Teichner looks at the crisis in Venezuela, a country whose authoritarian president has refused to accept an election loss; and Ted Koppel visits Colonial Williamsburg, a living history museum with lessons to teach us about politics then and now.
A one-hour primetime special, hosted by Jane Pauley, spotlighting the best original reporting on the arts, humanities, entertainment, music and much more. The broadcast is a celebration of CBS SUNDAY MORNING's 40 years.
"Sunday Morning" anchor Jane Pauley hosts this one-hour primetime special exploring the wonders, rewards and challenges of growing older, including reports on promising cutting-edge research into drugs and therapies that might slow, or even reverse, aging itself. Also: A visit to a village on Sardinia, which has one of the highest concentrations of centenarians in the world; interviews with Hollywood legends Candice Bergen and Billy Crystal, talking about their secrets to long careers in youth-centric Hollywood; examining the longevity gap between women and men; studying long-lived animals for clues that can help humans adapt to aging; creating ways to live forever (virtually) through avatars and artificial intelligence; and a look at how some people, legally dead, are being kept frozen until scientists in the future can possibly revive them.
