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David Martin reports on how the war with Iran is putting a strain on the country’s arsenal of high-tech munitions, how the Pentagon and defense contractors are working to replenish the stockpiles, and what it may mean for the future. Katrina Kaufman has a CBS News investigation into the unregulated world of commercial surrogacy in the United States and the serious ethical questions surrounding an industry with few legal safeguards. Forty-one years after the wreckage of the Titanic was discovered, Lee Cowan looks at the history of some famous shipwrecks.

Lee Cowan visits three communities forever changed by the terrorist attacks on 9/11, where the act of remembering goes hand in hand with healing. In honor of the holiday weekend, Adam Yamaguchi travels to Japan in search of what many believe is the best hamburger on Earth. Rita Braver spoke with Gloria Steinem in this 2023 feature about the history and impact of Ms. magazine over the past 50 years.

Lee Cowan reports on how accessory dwelling units (ADUs) are helping alleviate the housing shortage and giving homeowners new options. Jane Pauley offers a history of the Ardrossan Estate, a sprawling 50-room Gilded Age-inspired mansion along Philadelphia’s “Main Line” that inspired the play and film “The Philadelphia Story.” Pauley also visits the nearby Chanticleer Garden. Lee Cowan looks at the life and legacy of entertainer and entrepreneur Dolly Parton.

David Pogue reports on the growing menace of ticks, the tiny pest that has become the bane of outdoor activities. Mo Rocca tells the story behind a famous 1958 photograph of 57 jazz giants on a stoop in Harlem. Serena Altschul travels to Luna Parc, a unique home in New Jersey that is truly a work of art.

Jonathan Vigliotti looks into the shifts in our weather this summer and what’s behind the changes. Robert Costa catches up with Rahm Emanuel, the former White House chief of staff, former member of the US House of Representatives, and possible presidential candidate. Ian Lee heads to a rodeo to report on the giant belt buckles cowboys win in the competition.

Lee Cowan brings us the story of a young woman whose efforts to save a local bowling alley in Maine have inspired her entire community. In a joint investigation with The Marshall Project, Erin Moriarty examines the consequences for mothers whose babies test positive for even trace amounts of THC, an active ingredient in marijuana. The New Yorker’s Kelefa Sanneh compares notes with Gay Talese – the legendary New York Times reporter and author who calls himself a “lamplighter” who shines a light on the unseen.

Joy isn't the reward you earn after all the work is done. Joy is the work. That's what a new series on For the Love with Jen Hatmaker is all about, the Sacred Yes. It's choosing delight, rest, and pleasure on purpose because saying yes to yourself, that's the thing that finally lets you fill your table with everybody else. Come find your Sacred Yes with Jen. Follow and listen to For the Love wherever you get your podcasts.

Jo Ling Kent reports on the affordability crisis and whether or not the American dream of home ownership is still widely attainable. Tracy Smith sits down with actor Scarlett Johansson to talk about her life as founder of The Outset, a skincare business. Nancy Giles heads to Philadelphia to see how artist Stacey Lee Webber literally turns money into art.

Lee Cowan visits North Dakota to see the challenges of growing old in America firsthand and the organization bringing neighbors together to support one another. Nancy Giles goes behind the scenes and into the studio with artist Derrick Adams. Seth Doane talks with singer Corinne Bailey Rae, whose hit song “Put Your Records On” is 20 years old, about life since then and what’s happening now.

Robert Costa explores the current state of the U.S. Congress and asks whether or not its role in politics has been diminished. Seth Doane heads out on tour with country music superstar Shania Twain. As FIFA’s World Cup ends, Conor Knighton takes a look at a critical part of the big game – the turf, or “pitch,” on which it is played.

Hosted by Tracy Smith. Featured: Singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams, writer and director Noah Wylie, how white supremacists staged the only successful coup in U.S. history, the story of "Take Me Home (Country Roads)", President Trump's reimagining of Washington, D.C., and the wine barrel race in Tuscany.

J.K. Simmons, the Oscar-winning star of "Whiplash", relishes being a character actor. He talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about his role as a mob leader in the new MGM+ series "The Westies", and recalls the difficult early days of his career – and how an unexpected kindness from an actor friend helped him when he needed it most.

Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: The military newspaper Star and Stripes, actor J.K. Simmons, "Little House on the Prairie" returns to screens, Founding Father Thomas Paine, a visit to George Washington's Mount Vernon, and hifi listening bars.

This special broadcast includes Mo Rocca’s look at the Founding Fathers, Lee Cowan’s trip along Route 66, Luke Burbank’s exploration of America’s food melting pot and David Pogue’s story on how the railroad changed the country. Special correspondent Susie Essman sits down with her friend Larry David to talk about his new series “Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Unhappiness,” Martha Teichner reports on women’s rights, Faith Salie visits with the multi-generational Italian family doing the fireworks for the nation’s Washington celebration and Nancy Giles has a slightly different look at abolitionist and statesman Frederick Douglass.NOTE: the songbook performances were not included in the podcast due to content restrictions. Learn more about Sunday Morning's Essental American Soundbook here: https://www.cbsnews.com/projects/2026/sunmo-american-songbook/

Mo Rocca reports on the issue of birthright citizenship, what it is and why some are trying to restrict it, which is currently before the Supreme Court. Tracy Smith catches up with comedian and actor John Mulaney. Lee Cowan visits the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, which has been 107 years in the making.

In the United States, the percentage of obese adults is about ten times what it is in Japan, even though fast food, junk food, pizza and donuts are popular. Correspondent Adam Yamaguchi looks at what differentiates the Japanese diet. Actor Bill Mumy first became known for his childhood appearances on classic series such as "The Twilight Zone", and later as Will Robinson on "Lost in Space". Correspondent Jim Axelrod discovers how Mumy, now 72, avoided the dangers that other child actors faced while pursuing a Hollywood career.Vice President JD Vance and his wife, Usha, are expecting their fourth child. They talked with "Sunday Morning" national correspondent Robert Costa about family, his conversion to Catholicism, and his book, "Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith".

Seth Doane heads to Barcelona for a visit to La Sagrada Família, the largest unfinished Catholic Church in the world, designed by the late pioneering architect Antoni Gaudí, which has been under construction since 1882. Ben Mankiewicz talks with legendary director Steven Spielberg about his new film “Disclosure Day,” his career, and Spielberg's belief that there are aliens among us. Mo Rocca goes behind the scenes of the Tony-nominated Broadway musical “Ragtime,” based on the bestselling novel by E.L. Doctorow.

In her new memoir, "View from the East Wing", former first lady Jill Biden discusses her four years in the White House. She sits down with correspondent Rita Braver to talk about the legacy of her husband's presidency, as well as the challenges that Joe Biden faced, from the January 6 insurrection by Trump supporters aimed at overturning his 2020 election victory, to a 2024 debate performance that led to Biden ending his reelection bid. She also discusses her husband's prostate cancer diagnosis; his pardon of son Hunter Biden; and the demolition of the White House's East Wing by President Trump to erect a ballroom.

In her new memoir, "View from the East Wing", former first lady Jill Biden discusses her four years in the White House. She sits down with correspondent Rita Braver to talk about the legacy of her husband's presidency, as well as the challenges that Joe Biden faced.Norma Jeane Baker, known to the world as Marilyn Monroe, died in 1962 at age 36. Correspondent Tracy Smith talks with those studying the sex symbol's life and career, and those who are preserving her film persona.More than 6,300 children under 18 – some as young as two months old, and almost all with no criminal record – have been arrested by federal immigration authorities during President Trump's second term. "Sunday Morning" correspondent Jim Axelrod talks with a family that was held at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center, outside San Antonio, Texas, for almost four months.

Lee Cowan visits The Concours d’Elegance, widely considered the most prestigious car show in the world, and The Concours d’Lemons, which celebrates the unloved, the junkers and the failures of the automotive world. Both events happen on the same weekend, a few miles apart in California. Tracy Smith catches up with legendary singer Patti LaBelle, who has been performing for six decades. Faith Salie catches up with Elisa Sunga, who never saw a cake in her life until she was 14 years old. Today, she’s behind an international touring cake picnic, where hundreds to thousands of cakes are often brought to the table.

Jon Favreau, the creator of the "Star Wars" series "The Mandaloriam", and director of the new film "The Mandalorian and Grogu", talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about the myth of "Star Wars", the influences on the story (including Japanese samurai films), and expanding the universe for a new audience. He also talks about working with Robert Downey Jr. on his film "Iron Man", and about cooking, the subject of his 2014 movie, "Chef".

Jane Pauley hosts our annual look at design. Featured: Tiny homes in your backyard; Louis Vuitton; Adobe house construction; Finland's Marimekko; domino art; Philadelphia food favorites; chandeliers; Longwood Gardens; rare maps; and director Jon Favreau of "The Mandalorian and Grogu".

CBS News veteran Dan Rather talks with Mo Rocca about the impact that the heralded CBS Radio News had on him – as a child growing up in Texas, and as a young journalist learning by the example of "Murrow's Boys." He also discusses CBS Radio News' role in the evolution of broadcast journalism.

Correspondent Tracy Smith sits down with comedian Martin Short, star of "SCTV," "Saturday Night Live" and "Only Murders in the Building," to talk about how director Lawrence Kasdan convinced him to become the subject of the documentary, "Martin: Life Is Short." They also discuss applying his childhood fantasies in show business; experiencing grief and loss as a young man; his first professional job on "Godspell" with Gilda Radner; and the value of reading his own reviews. He also describes his treasured characters like Ed Grimley, Nathan Thurm and Jiminy Glick.

Robert Costa looks at the turmoil surrounding voting in America as the country gears up for the midterm elections. Martha Stewart has some culinary ideas for Mother’s Day, or any day. Mo Rocca looks back at the illustrious history of CBS Radio, which goes off the air May 22 after 99 years.

The rock musician Sting talks with Mark Phillips about his stage musical, "The Last Ship", in which he stars, and which is being performed on a global tour. He calls the show an elegy for what Newcastle and its people represented to him growing up. He also discusses why, for him, uncertainty is a key component of art; why performing "Roxanne" today is never tiresome; and why, for him, music is a church.

Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: The effects of overtourism; horse therapy; a tool to help keep dementia in check; Sting on "The Last Ship"; a golf journalist takes over a failing golf course; a Mozart exhibition; and collecting PEZ dispensers.

Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves talks with correspondent Anthony Mason about her latest album, "Middle of Nowhere," a record inspired by loneliness following a breakup, and how she grew to feel empowered by the concept of liminal space.

Mo Rocca takes a look at Cuba, how it is faring today and the impact of the Trump administration’s policies concerning the island nation. Anthony Mason catches up with country superstar Kacey Musgraves, who opens up about going home after a breakup, the inspiration for her new songs and posing with a bull on her album cover. Elizabeth Palmer visits with British artist Jenny Saville, who has a major retrospective at the 2026 Venice Biennale.

Actors Ayo Edebiri ("The Bear") and Don Cheadle ("Hotel Rwanda") talk with Tracy Smith about making their Broadway debuts in the revival of "Proof". They also discuss their love of live theater and the early roles that inspired their passion for acting.

Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: The purge of immigration judges; seeking accountability in trucking accidents; Don Cheadle and Ayo Edebiri on Broadway; portraitist Michael Shane Neal; the legacy of woodworker George Nakashima; an operatic car salesman; and Earth Day stories of advances in sustainability.

Sen. Dave McCormick (R-Pa.) talks with Robert Costa about how energy and the rise in artificial intelligence go hand-in-hand; America's rivalry with China over AI; and nuclear power.

Actress Scarlett Johansson talks about how dealing with her sensitive skin for years led to her founding a new line of skin care products, The Outset. She also discusses her life-changing roles, and the impact of artificial intelligence.

Jo Ling Kent reports on the affordability crisis and whether or not the American dream of home ownership is still widely attainable. Tracy Smith sits down with actor Scarlett Johansson to talk about her life as founder of The Outset, a skincare business. Nancy Giles heads to Philadelphia to see how artist Stacey Lee Webber literally turns money into art.

All families tell stories about themselves. Those stories are passed down, and like an intergenerational game of telephone, the details sometimes change from fact to fiction. But have you ever wondered how much of the lore is actually true? Introducing Season 1 of Family Lore, a weekly narrative podcast that celebrates and investigates the tales we hear at home. Available now: https://apple.co/4c9qOYD

Dan Levy, the Emmy-winning co-creator and star of "Schitt's Creek", talks with Anthony Mason about his new Netflix series, "Big Mistakes" , and how being "riddled with anxiety and self-doubt" was a driving force for his creative process.

Jean Smart, the Emmy-winning star of "Hacks", talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about filming the final season of her HBO series.

Anthony Mason catches up with actor Dan Levy to talk about his new Netflix series “Big Mistakes", working with the late Catherine O’Hara on “Schitt’s Creek” and more. Tracy Smith visits the set of the hit HBO series “Hacks” to talk with stars Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder, along with the show’s creators. On Easter Sunday, Chris Livesay goes deep inside the Vatican to explore the centuries-old mosaics and the workshop where they are maintained and restored.

Mo Rocca has three conversations with the stars, directors and dancers involved with "Cats: The Jellicle Ball." Part 1 (the stars): Tony Award-winner André De Shields, Ken Ard, Junior LaBeija and Leiomy. Part 2 (directors): Zhailon Levingston and Bill Rauch Part 3: Mo learns some tricks from the dancers in "Cats: The Jellicle Ball."

Actress Olivia Munn reflects on her career, family, breast cancer diagnosis and treatment.

Erin Moriarty talks with Emma Tsurkov, who recounts her harrowing efforts to win the release of her sister Elizabeth, who was held captive by a terrorist group in Iraq for 903 days. Gayle King, co-host of CBS MORNINGS, has an exclusive sit-down with NBA great Michael Jordan, who opens up about making his mark as co-owner of the record-setting NASCAR team 23XI, his career and more. King also talks with Jordan’s team co-owner and veteran driver, Denny Hamlin, and their team drivers, Tyler Reddick and Bubba Wallace, about working with Jordan and his impact on the sport of stock car racing. Mo Rocca heads to Broadway for a preview of the new musical “Cats: The Jellicle Ball,” a re-imagining of the blockbuster “Cats.”

Emmy-winning actress Lisa Kudrow talks with Tracy Smith about "Friends" and her HBO show "The Comeback".

Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: "Friends" star Lisa Kudrow on "The Comeback" and finding solace following the death of "Friends" castmate Matthew Perry; how Sid Cesar reinvented comedy for TV; acclaimed Chef Ruthie Rogers on her restaurant and new book "Table 4 at the River Cafe"; and New Jersey Senator Cory Booker on his political career and new book "Stand".

Are you standing at a crossroads? Today, we’re sharing Becoming You, hosted by Suzy Welch. Suzy is a business journalist-turned-professor at the helm of NYU’s wildly popular self-discovery class by the same name. A three New York Times best-seller, Professor Welch is considered a leading expert on decision-making, and the discovery and pursuit of authentic purpose. Find Becoming You with Suzy Welch everywhere you get your podcasts.

Singer-songwriter John Mayer gives Tracy Smith a tour of the Chaplin Recording Studios, part of the historic Hollywood lot he purchased, alongside director McG, to preserve a part of L.A.'s cultural history.

Academy Award-winning actor Cillian Murphy talks with Seth Doane about returning as gangster Tommy Shelby in a new film, "Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man," a follow-up to the cult TV series. He also talks about how London was a formative city for him; the search for good writing; and "messing around" with music.

Anthony Mason talks with film director Sofia Coppola and designer Marc Jacobs about their friendship, and her new documentary about him. Tracy Smith catches up with singer-songwriter John Mayer, who, along with film director and producer Joseph McGinty Nichol, known as McG, recently bought and renovated a legendary Hollywood movie studio built by Charlie Chaplin. Seth Doane sits down with Oscar-winner Cillian Murphy about his new film, “Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man.”

Oscar-winning actress Viola Davis talks with Tracy Smith about co-authoring her first novel in collaboration with James Patterson, "Judge Stone". In her discussion of writing, acting and art, she notes that discomfort and awkwardness are "how we make the greatest discoveries in life".

Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple, talks with "Sunday Morning" correspondent David Pogue (author of "Apple: The First 50 Years") to discuss the company's first half-century and its constant focus on "the next thing". He also talks about the vision of Steve Jobs, whose return to Apple in 1997 reinvigorated the company.

Hosted by Lee Cowan. Featured: The first 50 years of Apple; Viola Davis and co-writer James Patterson; "NCIS"; the persistence of hunger in America; former Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein; and the art of picture frames.

Composer Marc Shaiman, a Tony Award-winner for "Hairspray," and a seven-time Oscar nominee, talks with Tracy Smith about his career; his new memoir, "Never Mind the Happy: Showbiz Stories From a Sore Winner"; and his collaboration and friendship with Rob Reiner.

Jack Schlossberg, the 33-year-old grandson of President John F. Kennedy, is running for Congress in New York's 12th District. In this extended interview, he talks with correspondent Mo Rocca about his family; the skepticism and apathy of many voters for politics today; and why he is pursuing public office.

Tracy Smith sits down with composer Marc Shaiman, who has crafted music for some of the biggest film, television and Broadway productions of our time. Smith also speaks with some of Shaiman’s longtime friends, including Steve Martin, Matthew Broderick and Nathan Lane. Mo Rocca talks with author and commentator Jack Schlossberg, the grandson of President John F. Kennedy, who is now running for Congress in New York. He opens up about his family and much more. Rocca also talks with his parents, Caroline Kennedy and Edwin Schlossberg. Jo Ling Kent talks with former Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein about his early life, the business world and his new memoir.

Australian-born actress Rose Byrne earned an Academy Award nomination for her powerful performance in the drama "If I Had Legs I'd Kick You", playing a mother stretched to the limits. She talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about playing a woman losing all sense of control. Byrne also discusses her early years in Hollywood and the help she received from fellow Aussie Heath Ledger; and how she branched off from working in dramas like the TV series "Damages", to comedies like "Bridesmaids".

Famed violinist Itzhak Perlman talks with CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jonathan LaPook about his experience after contracting polio as a child, several years before the development of a polio vaccine, and the obstacles in life to which he has had to adjust because of his disability. He has advice for those who question taking the vaccine. He also talks about the effect of music on the brain, and how he wishes to be remembered.

Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: The threat of polio's return; Oscar-nominee Rose Byrne; reporter Seymour Hersh; Norah O'Donnell on heroines of American history; and the Studio Museum in Harlem.

Australian actor Jacob Elordi talks with Tracy Smith about his Oscar-nominated performance as the Creature in Guillermo del Toro's "Frankenstein"; playing Elvis Presley in Sophia Coppola's "Priscilla"; and taking on the role of Heathcliff in "Wuthering Heights."

Stephen A. Smith, the host of ESPN's "First Take" talks with "Sunday Morning" national correspondent Robert Costa about being an authentic (albeit at times controversial) voice on sports (and, now, politics).

Seth Doane talks with Gisèle Pelicot, the victim of a horrifying crime that stunned France and made international headlines, and is now speaking out in her first U.S. network television interview and in a new memoir. Tracy Smith catches up with actor Jacob Elordi to talk about his Oscar nomination for “Frankenstein” and his highly anticipated role in “Wuthering Heights” alongside Margot Robbie. Robert Costa profiles influential sports analyst, radio host and TV personality Stephen A. Smith, who says he doesn’t want to be a politician, though he won’t rule out a run for the White House.

Singer-songwriter Don Henley reflects on the Eagles' decades-long career, the larger than life legacy of his late bandmate Glenn Frey, and the emotional moment he saw Frey's son Deacon perform in his father's place. He also emphasizes the importance of connecting with fans, saying "music is medicine. And people need some medicine right now."

Fifty years ago this month, The Eagles released their first “Greatest Hits” album, which went on to become one of the biggest sellers in history. Tracy Smith talks with co-founder Don Henley in Las Vegas, where he’s still making music with the band and performing sold-out shows. Martha Teichner gets a front row seat to the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. In its 150th year, dogs are still lining up to compete – and who better than Martha, a dog-lover and author of When Harry Met Minnie, to cover the show. Conor Knighton takes us beyond San Francisco’s Levi’s Stadium, the site of Sunday’s “big game,” to nearby ponds that annually produce hundreds of thousands of pounds of sea salt.

Figure skating superstar Ilia Malinin talks with correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti in advance of the Winter Olympics. He talks about the artistry of his routines; having his parents (former Olympic skaters Roman Skorniakov and Tatiana Malinina) as coaches; and landing a quad axel.

Author and podcaster Mel Robbins talks with Norah O'Donnell about "The Let Them Theory."

Jeff Tweedy, front man of the rock group Wilco, talks with correspondent Anthony Mason about his solo project, a triple album called "Twilight Override."

Anthony Mason heads to Chicago for a visit with Jeff Tweedy, front man for the popular band WILCO. The four-time GRAMMY winner talks about his long career and his latest solo work, which critics call some of his best. Norah O’Donnell stops by best-selling author and podcast sensation Mel Robbins’ office in Boston, where Robbins opens up about how she leveraged her own struggles to shake up the self-help world. Robert Costa sits down with GRAMMY-nominated singer-songwriter Jesse Welles, who is helping bring folk music back to the mainstream.

Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: Lauren Hutton talks with Anthony Mason about her adventurous life of no regrets; Lisa Ling investigates the Shen Yun performing arts production; and Pennsylvania's Democratic Governor Josh Shapiro on his memoir, "Where We Keep the Light".

Swedish actor Stellan Skarsgård discusses his Golden Globe-winning performance in the film "Sentimental Value," in which he plays a director trying to reconnect with his daughter, an actress, by writing a role for her to play. He also talks about the effect of his 2022 stroke, which occurred during production of "Andor" and the "Dune" films, and how he feels he has changed as an actor after more than 150 film and TV credits.

Seth Doane profiles veteran actor Stellan Skarsgård, who has won critical acclaim over his decades-long career and most recently for his new film “Sentimental Value.” Skarsgård opens up about his large family of actors and how a recent stroke changed the way he works. Tracy Smith speaks with director Judd Apatow about his new documentary “The 99 Year Old Man!” that explores the life and mind of comedy legend Mel Brooks. From “Hoosiers” to “Rudy” and “Breaking Away,” Indiana University alum Jane Pauley looks forward to Monday’s College Championship football game with some personal thoughts on great moments in Indiana sports history.

Actor and playwright Tracy Letts, and actress Carrie Coon, star of the TV series "The Gilded Age" and "The White Lotus," talk with Jim Axelrod about their marriage, and their collaboration in the new Broadway production of "Bug."

Actress Carrie Coon, star of the TV series "The Gilded Age" and "The White Lotus," talks with Jim Axelrod about her return to Broadway in the play "Bug," written by her husband, Tracy Letts. She also talks about the state of Broadway today.

Oprah Winfrey sits down with Jane Pauley to discuss her lifelong struggles with weight, which she writes about in her new book, "Enough." She also talks about how it affected the journey from her early days in broadcasting to leading a media empire.

Jane Pauley sits down with Oprah Winfrey in a two-part segment to talk about her weight-loss journey and much more. Jim Axelrod talks with acting and playwriting heavy-hitters Tracy Letts and Carrie Coon: husband and wife who are now collaborating on Broadway. Erin Moriarty investigates the challenges of navigating the health insurance system, including what happens when sick people are refused care.

Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel discusses his new book, "Eat Your Ice Cream: Six Simple Rules for a Long and Healthy Life," with Norah O'Donnell. He explains the wellness trifecta, creating healthy habits and tips to avoid exhausting your willpower.

Michael B. Jordan talks with Tracy Smith about being pushed out of his comfort zone by performing two characters – identical twin brothers – in Ryan Coogler's horror film "Sinners."

CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook talks with Noah Wyle, the star of "ER" and the HBO Max series "The Pitt," about how his new show depicts the fragility of the medical system, and about his character, Dr. Michael "Robby" Robinavitch.

CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook visits with Dr. Michael “Robby” Robinavitch of “The Pitt,” played by Noah Wyle, who is also an executive producer, writer and director on the HBO Max hit series. With the second season beginning Jan. 8, Dr. LaPook visits the show’s hyper-realistic set in Burbank and speaks with Wyle about how the series takes great care to reflect real life and real problems. Tracy Smith talks with actor Michael B. Jordan, who’s been nominated for his first Golden Globe for the film “Sinners,” which is generating significant Oscar buzz. As Zohran Mamdani takes office as New York City’s newest mayor, Mo Rocca looks back at the man Mamdani has invoked as a model: Fiorello La Guardia, the three-term Republican mayor whose tremendous legacy lives on in the physical and social landscape of the city. Rocca speaks with historian and Columbia Professor Emeritus Kenneth T. Jackson, as well as Michael S. Rosenberg, president and CEO of New York City Center.

Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: "Hail and Farewell," our annual tribute to those we lost in 2025; the best underreported good news stories of the year; artist Thomas McKean, whose medium is New York City Transit MetroCards; a Gingerbread City exhibit in London; and a brand-new centerpiece for the Times Square New Year's Eve ball drop.

In this extended interview, Sean Ono Lennon talks with Anthony Mason about The Claypool Lennon Delirium, his musical collaboration with Les Claypool of Primus, and his upcoming jazz album. He also discusses his animated short film, "War Is Over!"; his custodianship of the musical legacy of his parents, John Lennon and Yoko Ono; how concert footage and previously-unknown private recordings came together in the documentary "One to One"; and how creating art is "a fundamental force" in his life.

Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: the town that inspired "It's a Wonderful Life"; a New Mexico monastery; remembering Rob Reiner; and the Rockettes.

Tracy Smith catches up with Hollywood superstars Kate Hudson and Hugh Jackman, who are working together for the first time in the new film “Song Sung Blue,” based on a real-life Neil Diamond tribute band. It’s their first television interview together about the highly anticipated project. Lee Cowan talks with award-winning actor Jason Sudeikis in Kansas City about supporting his friend’s charity that provides prosthetic limbs to amputees without health coverage. Seth Doane explores the remarkable resonance of Pride and Prejudice author Jane Austen and her novels to mark the 250th anniversary of her birth.

In this extended interview, actor Ethan Hawke talks with Tracy Smith about his first experiences with Broadway. He also discusses his films "Explorers," "Dead Poets Society," "Reality Bites," "Training Day," and his latest, "Blue Moon," Leonardo DiCaprio's success, and his obsession with Jack Nicholson's performance in "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest."

Tracy Smith catches up with Ethan Hawke, who is already getting awards-season buzz for his performance in “Blue Moon,” in which he plays lyricist Lorenz Hart. David Martin shares a story of espionage, betrayal and little-known Pearl Harbor history in World War II, based on the new book Family of Spies. Jo Ling Kent reports on the AI actor known as Tilly Norwood and her creators, with a look at what Norwood might mean for the future of Hollywood.

In this extended interview, James Cameron, writer-director of "Avatar: Fire and Ash", talks with Jonathan Vigliotti about the long process of creating the second and third films of the series using performance capture of actors. He also talks about being self-taught in cinema techniques; starting out in Roger Corman's production company; his passion for deep sea exploration; and about movies as a "waking dream state."

In this extended interview, the star of "Mean Girls" and "Mamma Mia!" talks with Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz about the "emotional acrobatics" of working in films, including in "The Testament of Ann Lee", and her Oscar-nominated performance in David Fincher's "Mank". She also plays guitar and sings for us.

Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: Blind rock climber Jesse Dufton; actress Amanda Seyfried; "Avatar: Fire and Ash" director James Cameron; and Metallica's philanthropy.

In this extended interview, Lea Michele, currently starring in the Broadway musical "Chess," talks with Tracy Smith about debuting on Broadway at age 8 in "Les Miserables"; how "The Phantom of the Opera" ignited her love of musical theater, and how a medical emergency led to her first audition; how she didn't let a car crash get in the way of auditioning for "Glee"; joining the revival of "Funny Girl"; and being back on stage at the Imperial Theatre, where she first performed in "Les Miz."

Tracy Smith talks with actor Lea Michele, best known for her roles in “Glee” and “Funny Girl.” Now she’s headed back to Broadway in “Chess” and opening up about her path to stardom. Mo Rocca samples some of the United States presidents’ favorite meals, including Richard Nixon’s ham mousse and the favorite soup of James Garfield. Bennett Rea, host of “Cookin’ with Congress,” is our cook. David Pogue has a three-course report on how people are helping other people through food, including a look at pay-what-you-can restaurants, food banks and food trucks.

Welcome to unPAUSED, the podcast where bold, unfiltered conversations take place about what it really takes for women to thrive in the second half of life. Every week, Dr. Mary Claire Haver, a board-certified Obstetrician-Gynecologist, Certified Menopause Practitioner, and #1 New York Times best-selling author, tackles the conversations women actually need to hear. Dr. Haver sits down with a variety of medical experts, CEOs, and risk-takers to discuss everything that matters, from hormones and identity to financial power, relationships, and the tools needed to build the life you want. unPAUSED is about reclaiming your healthspan—not just the number of years you live, but the number of years you live well.

"Star Trek" legend William Shatner and Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson talk with Luke Burbank about teaming up for a stage show, "The Universe Is Absurd!" in which they discuss the wonders of science.

Stephen Schwartz, the composer-lyricist behind such hits as "Godspell", "Pippin", and "Wicked", talks with Mo Rocca about his life and career on Broadway, in Hollywood, and away from the stage.

Hosted by Jane Pauley. Barstool Sports' president and founder Dave Portnoy, “Wicked" composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz, William Shatner and Neil deGrasse Tyson, “prediction markets", and the reality of many hard-working Americans who are facing homelessness.

Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates talks with CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook about backing research into Alzheimer's, a disease which affected his own father.

Academy Award-nominee Jessie Buckley talks with Seth Doane about her latest films, "Hamnet" and "The Bride!," and of "living in an unconscious place" when creating a character.

Oscar-winning actor-writer Billy Bob Thornton talks with Lee Cowan about returning to his character Tommy Norris in the Paramount+ series "Landman," set in the oil fields of West Texas. He also discusses his rock band, The Boxmasters; his relationship to fame; and how Hollywood legend Billy Wilder changed his career.

Hosted by Jane Pauley. Research in early-onset Alzheimer’s, “Landman” star Billy Bob Thornton, “Hamnet” actress Jessie Buckley, the psychic wounds of returning World War II veterans, a U.S. flag collector, Faith Salie on the Internet meme “6-7,” and bonsai fall foliage

The author talks about his first fiction published since the 2022 attack that nearly killed him; his own immigrant experience in the U.S.; and what happens when freedom of speech dies.

In his latest film, George Clooney plays a familiar role — one of the world's biggest movie stars — who nonetheless tries to reconcile professional success and his personal shortcomings.

Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: Ken Burns' "The American Revolution"; George Clooney on "Jay Kelly"; author Salman Rushie on "The Eleventh Hour"; the high cost of childcare; the Trump administration's pressures on universities; pianist Adam Tendler; and watch auctioneer Aurel Bac

In this exclusive, the Oscar-winning director talks about his latest film, his reimagining of Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein," and about his lifelong love of the mythic horror tale.