CBS News Sunday Morning with Jane Pauley

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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.