The Election Edition

Host Jane Pauley looks back at some of the top news stories of 2023. Also: David Pogue reports on good news you may have missed; Mo Rocca explores the history of New Year's resolutions; Anderson Cooper discusses freeing yourself from the burden of grief; historian Douglas Brinkley celebrates 50 years of the Endangered Species Act; and comedian Jim Gaffigan offers a decidedly premature memorial to himself. 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

31 Dec 202335min

Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, David Pogue looks at the first two years of discoveries by the James Webb Space Telescope. Also: Ben Mankiewicz talks with old friends Albert Brooks and Rob Reiner, who's directed an HBO documentary, "Albert Brooks: Defending His Life"; Lee Cowan goes behind the scenes of the Biblical series "The Chosen"; Luke Burbank visits Leavenworth, Wash., a top Christmas destination. 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

24 Dec 202349min

Hosted by Jane Pauley. Lesley Stahl interviews a doctor about the abuses suffered by hostages kidnapped by Hamas; as museums around the world honor Pablo Picasso 50 years after his death, Anthony Mason talks with the artist's daughter, Paloma. 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

17 Dec 202325min

Guest host: Seth Doane. In our cover story, Tracy Smith looks at the tragedy of postpartum depression, and a promising new treatment. Also: Robert Costa interviews former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, who this week announced his retirement from Congress; Ted Koppel looks at how black lung disease is worsening among ever-younger coal miners, and we look back on the lives of legendary producer Norman Lear and Oscar-nominated actor Ryan O'Neal. 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

10 Dec 202350min

Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, former Congresswoman Liz Cheney explains to John Dickerson why she believes reelecting Donald Trump would mean the end of our republic. Also: Susan Spencer examines efforts to fight the stigma against mental health struggles and suicide; Tracy Smith sits down with Taraji P. Henson, star of the new movie musical "The Color Purple"; Seth Doane looks at a new TV series about movie legend Cary Grant. 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

3 Dec 202343min

Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, Lee Cowan revisits a man who has beaten the odds on his diagnosis of ALS – and successfully lobbied for more research funding from Congress. Also: Mark Phillips sits down with Ridley Scott, director of the new epic film "Napoleon"; Seth Doane looks at the scourge of e-waste, exported from the West to the global South; Robert Costa interviews Atlantic writer Tim Alberta about his book on evangelical Christians and politics, called "The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory"; Journalist Mark Chiusano, author of "The Fabulist," says the New York Republican won - and kept - his seat in Congress because the weakness of America's institutions allowed Santos' lies to go undetected.  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

26 Nov 202351min

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; Tracy Smith visits the Chicago sandwich shop that inspired "The Bear"; Luke Burbank explores the popularity of tinned fish; 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; and Serena Altschul looks at some tools of the culinary trade. 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

19 Nov 202348min

Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, Lee Cowan looks at how the gender gap in higher education is affecting men. And: Mo Rocca talks with Bradley Cooper about his new film, "Maestro," the story of composer-conductor Leonard Bernstein. 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

12 Nov 202340min