Season 46 2023 - 2024

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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

Guest host: Lee Cowan. In our cover story, Susan Spencer examines the impact that Ozempic and other GLP-1 medications are having on Americans' weight. Also: Lee Cowan talks with Sharon Stone about her art; Tracy Smith sits down with actress Emma Stone and director Yorgos Lanthimos to discuss their latest collaboration, "Poor Things"; Ted Koppel profiles Episcopal Bishop Gene Robinson, who in 2003 became the first openly-gay bishop; Conor Knighton explores ancient earthworks in Ohio that are now a UNESCO World Heritage Site; Dr. Jon LaPook offers insight into the prostate and diagnoses of prostate cancer; and David Pogue visits a striking photography exhibition where the images are created out of the residue on the bottom of whiskey glasses.

Reflecting on Charles Osgood's life, what made him beloved to co-workers and viewers, his devotion to the craft of storytelling and his love of music; highlights from Osgood's one-on-one interviews.

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.