Study Finds Alarming Levels of Plastic Accumulation in Human Brains | Brandon Sklenar Talks "1923"

Severe weather in Kentucky that included flash flooding killed at least nine people in the state and left 16,000 people without power. President Trump approved a disaster declaration for the state. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear joins "CBS Mornings" to provide an update on the devastating impact of the storms. A New York mother whose baby died in a Fisher Price product that was later recalled says she is still fighting for justice nearly a decade later. Child and baby product recalls recently hit an all-time high with one study finding more than 84 million items were recalled in 2023. CBS News' Nikki Battiste has more. Officials have confirmed 48 measles cases, most of them in Gaines County, Texas. According to the CDC, cases have also been found this year in four other states and New Mexico's health department recently confirmed a case. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder joins "CBS Mornings" with more on the outbreak and who is at risk. In Beg-Knows America, CBS News contributor David Begnaud revisits the heartwarming story of Trooper, a dog abandoned during Hurricane Milton. After an update on his new life, Begnaud returns to show how Trooper is now truly living up to his name. A new study from the University of New Mexico found that plastic in the brain has increased by about 50% over the past eight years. The accumulation, roughly equivalent to the size of a standard plastic spoon, raises concerns about the long-term effects on health. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder joins to breakdown the findings. Brandon Sklenar stars as Spencer Dutton in the hit Paramount+ prequel "1923," a drama that follows the Dutton family's battle to protect their Montana ranch. Sklenar joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about his character's journey and the challenges he faces in Season 2. Educator and nonprofit founder Keenan Jones joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about the role community and culture played in his debut picture book, "Saturday Morning at the 'Shop." The book follows a young boy who discovers the vital role the local barbershop plays in Black culture and community. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices