CBS News Sunday Morning with Jane Pauley

On this week's "CBS Sunday Morning," David Pogue with speaks Attorney Bryan Stevenson, who has helped to save 145 wrongly-convicted prisoners from execution. These days the man behind Montgomery, Alabama's National Memorial for Peace and Justice might be better known his other job: educating Americans about the legacy of slavery and racial violence in this country. Ted Koppel meets with New Orleans musicians back out in front of audiences and sharing their unique culture, one that was severely hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, while perpetuating a French Quarter tradition of street performance. Actress Kristen Stewart talks with Tracy Smith about the stress she felt becoming her character, as well as the tabloid frenzy over her "Twilight" stardom, and her ambition to direct. 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

30 Jan 202243min

On this week's "CBS Sunday Morning," Correspondent John Dickerson speaks with political experts about President Joe Biden's first year in office. The incomparable Liza Minnelli, sits down with Jane Pauley to discuss how she still continues to honor the works of Gershwin and the life of her mother, Judy Garland. Kirsten Dunst, who has starred in such films as "Interview with the Vampire," "Melancholia" and "Spider-Man," is getting Oscar buzz for her poignant acting in Jane Campion's period drama, "The Power of the Dog." She sits down with Correspondent Luke Burbank. "Leave It To Beaver" actor Tony Dow talks with Correspondent Jim Axelrod about looking beyond the curse of being linked forever to the character of Wally Cleaver. Finally, Did Thomas Edison really invent the light build? Contributor David Pogue finds out! 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

16 Jan 202243min

On this week's "CBS Sunday Morning," a panel of historians is releasing its third collection of essays analyzing and assessing the accomplishments and failures of a presidential administration. However, for the first time, a former president, Donald Trump, spoke to the historians to offer his own take on his time in office. Correspondent Rita Braver talks with Princeton University's Julian Zelizer, who assembled the panel, and with the academics who unpack history's first judgment of the 45th president. He was half of the Washington Post team of reporters who broke the Watergate scandal. But Carl Bernstein's career began as a teenager at the Washington Star, what he has called the best education in journalism. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin talks with Bernstein about his new memoir, "Chasing History: A Kid in the Newsroom," and about how a cub reporter who chased history ended up making it. Jane Pauley marks the end of an era, when Blackberry, whose mobile devices once served up to 85 million subscribers worldwide, pulled the plug on its phones, shutting down service for good. David Pogue looks at how TikTok is rewriting the rules of comedy, especially during the COVID lockdown, and talks with TikTokers about their unusual path to fame. 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

9 Jan 202228min

On this week's "CBS Sunday Morning," baseless allegations of election fraud amplified by President Donald Trump fueled the violent siege on the Capitol last January 6, intended to stop the Electoral College certification of Joe Biden's victory. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett talks with Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger -- whom Trump tried to pressure to "find" enough votes that would win him the state -- and with other officials who fear denying the results of elections is chipping away at the integrity of our democracy. Democratic Maryland Rep. Jamie Raskin witnessed the attack on Congress by insurrectionists on January 6, 2021, but he'd already experienced an even darker day, when his 25-year-old son, Thomas, took his own life. Correspondent Rita Braver talks with him about the pain of that loss, his new book, "Unthinkable"; and his determination to hold accountable those responsible for an attempted coup. 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

2 Jan 202227min

On the final "CBS Sunday Morning" of 2021, Correspondent Debora Patta, in Johannesburg, looks back at the life of human rights campaigner Archbishop Desmond Tutu, who died Sunday at the age of 90. Jane Pauley looks back on the top headlines of the year -- month by month. Correspondent Seth Doane was given rare access to Notre Dame Cathedral interior as it undergoes repairs, following the 2019 fire, and talks with the former military general in charge of completing the effort by 2024. The famously private "Game of Thrones" star, Peter Dinklage talks with correspondent Lesley Stahl about a new film adaptation of the play "Cyrano de Bergerac." Correspondent Conor Knighton looks into the genesis and global impact of John Denver's first big hit, "Take Me Home, Country Roads." Finally, we Correspondent Lee Cowan remembers some of the creative, inspiring and newsworthy men and women who passed away this year. 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 Dec 202152min

On "CBS Sunday Morning" with host Jane Pauley; With the increase in coronavirus caseloads due to the spreading Delta and Omicron variants, CBS's Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook discusses the precautions to be taken at end-of-year get-togethers, to better ensure a safe holiday season. Dr. Francis Collins, director of the National Institutes of Health, tells Rita Braver he has done everything he could to stay out of partisan political debates over COVID. Inmates at Maine's state prisons, many of whom are facing decades behind bars without a chance of parole, are finding new purpose through creative expression, making artwork and crafts for sale outside of prison walls. Contributor Nancy Giles tells us more. Christian rock is as old as rock 'n' roll itself. It's revered by some and rejected by others. Contributor Kelefa Sanneh talks with Amy Grant. Finally, Actress Penélope Cruz talks with Holly Williams about a life beyond her wildest ambitions, balancing family and projects, and working with her husband, actor Javier Bardem 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 Dec 202156min

On this week's "CBS Sunday Morning, Correspondent Rita Braver visits with First Lady, Dr. Jill Biden for a rare interview at Camp David, and travels with the first lady as she helps promote the administration's work. The 15th Congressional District in New York's South Bronx -- the poorest district in the country -- is represented by Democratic Rep. Ritchie Torres, for whom fighting to support the social safety net isn't partisan; it's personal. CBS's John Dickerson talks with Torres, the first Afro-Latino gay representative, about his journey -- from growing up in public housing to working the halls of Congress. Fran Lebowitz talk, The opinionated essayist and raconteur sits down with correspondent Mo Rocca to discuss the reaction of her parents to her outspoken manner; why she still smokes; and her thoughts on gay marriage. 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 Dec 202141min

On this week's "CBS Sunday Morning" with host Jane Pauley; At age 22, Sarah Ransome says she became a victim of sexual abuse, and was threatened with violence, by Jeffrey Epstein. In her book, "Silenced No More: Surviving My Journey to Hell and Back," Ransome describes the traumatic childhood experiences that primed her to become a victim of abuse in adulthood by Epstein, facilitated by his associate, Ghislaine Maxwell. Holly Williams reports. Starring as Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz in "Being the Ricardos, Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem tell Mo Rocca they felt intense pressure playing two of the most famous people in television history. Can you play an existential crisis for laughs? Tracy Smith talks with Academy Award Winner actors Meryl Streep Leonardo DiCaprio, and writer-director Adam McKay about "Don't Look Up," a satire about Earth's impending collision with a comet that offers a comical analogy to climate change -- and mankind's reluctance to deal with it. New York City has inspired Candace Bushnell for decades. Now, the author of "Sex and the City" is appearing Off-Broadway in a one-woman show titled "Is There Still Sex in the City?" It traces her career from newspaper columnist to creator of an international TV hit -- and the upcoming new sequel series, "And Just Like That…," Bushnell talks with Michelle Miller about how Carrie Bradshaw and friends changed her life -- or did they? Finally, Techno Claus, who sounds suspiciously like contributor David Pogue, has made the trip from the North Pole to deliver gift suggestions for those on your holiday list who love gadgets. 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

5 Dec 202155min