Maestro James Levine tells Bob Simon that there is always music playing in his mind
Maestro James Levine tells Bob Simon that there is always music playing in his mind.
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Maestro James Levine talks to Bob Simon about his love of rehearsing and his nerves while performing
Maestro James Levine talks to Bob Simon about his love of rehearsing and his nerves while performing.
When Lin-Manuel Miranda sings about the drive of the "young, scrappy and hungry" immigrant, he's not singing about just any immigrant
When Lin-Manuel Miranda sings about the drive of the "young, scrappy and hungry" immigrant, he's not singing about just any immigrant. He's singing about the man on the ten dollar bill, Alexander Hamilton. As Mo Rocca reports, Hamilton's musical journey to the stage is as revolutionary as the young revolutionary who helped create the America we know..
Web extra: The playwright behind "In the Heights" and "Hamilton" has won a Tony, a Grammy and an Emmy
Web extra: The playwright behind "In the Heights" and "Hamilton" has won a Tony, a Grammy and an Emmy. But Lin-Manuel Miranda may be most proud of his musical performance at his wedding reception, as he tells Mo Rocca.
Web extra: The Tony-winning composer behind "In the Heights" was invited to perform at the White House Poetry Jam in 2009, but surprised those in attendance with his choice of material
Web extra: The Tony-winning composer behind "In the Heights" was invited to perform at the White House Poetry Jam in 2009, but surprised those in attendance with his choice of material. He explains to Mo Rocca why.
Web extra: Lin-Manuel Miranda, creator of the hip hop musical sensation "Hamilton," about founding father Alexander Hamilton, says his show's subject would have been a disaster if he communicated on social media
Web extra: Lin-Manuel Miranda, creator of the hip hop musical sensation "Hamilton," about founding father Alexander Hamilton, says his show's subject would have been a disaster if he communicated on social media. Mo Rocca reports.
After a five year hiatus, "Rock Band 4" will be released this year
After a five year hiatus, "Rock Band 4" will be released this year. CNET's Jeff Bakalar joins CBSN with more on what to expect.
As the centennial of Frank Sinatra's birth nears, the New York Public Library of Performing Arts is hosting an exhibit dedicated to the singer's life
As the centennial of Frank Sinatra's birth nears, the New York Public Library of Performing Arts is hosting an exhibit dedicated to the singer's life. CBS News correspondent Anthony Mason caught up with Sinatra's daughter Nancy and granddaughter Amanda as they walked through the display.
A 6-year-old's rendition of the national anthem at a basketball game in Racine, Wisconsin, had the crowd cheering
A 6-year-old's rendition of the national anthem at a basketball game in Racine, Wisconsin, had the crowd cheering. CBSN's Elaine Quijano and Vladimir Duthiers report on her performance.
Web extra: Singer Kelly Clarkson tells correspondent Tracy Smith she never thought the whole family package would work for her, but life with her husband and baby daughter, she says, is easy
Web extra: Singer Kelly Clarkson tells correspondent Tracy Smith she never thought the whole family package would work for her, but life with her husband and baby daughter, she says, is easy.
Web extra: The 32-year-old singer says there were no subtleties when she was writing for her new album, "Piece by Piece"
Web extra: The 32-year-old singer says there were no subtleties when she was writing for her new album, "Piece by Piece." She tells Tracy Smith that “Kelly the mom” is all over her latest work.
The Brooklyn-based group The Lone Bellow discuss their second album and career with Anthony Mason
The Brooklyn-based group The Lone Bellow discuss their second album and career with Anthony Mason.
The legality of reselling music, books, games and other copyrighted material purchased online may soon involve Congress
The legality of reselling music, books, games and other copyrighted material purchased online may soon involve Congress. CBS News legal expert Rikki Klieman joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to explain what's at stake.
Beyonce has released a mini-documentary on her YouTube channel titled "Take My Hand, Precious Lord: The Voices"
Beyonce has released a mini-documentary on her YouTube channel titled "Take My Hand, Precious Lord: The Voices." It follows her performance of the song at the Grammys and reveals how personal the tune is to her.
Music legend Bob Dylan was honored by The Grammys, being chosen as MusiCares 2015 Person of the Year, and used his acceptance speech to thank his supporters, but also took aim at his critics
Music legend Bob Dylan was honored by The Grammys, being chosen as MusiCares 2015 Person of the Year, and used his acceptance speech to thank his supporters, but also took aim at his critics.
A young Canadian girl has overcome obstacles to become a singing YouTube sensation
A young Canadian girl has overcome obstacles to become a singing YouTube sensation. Thirteen-year-old Madison has Down syndrome, but that doesn't hold her back.
Watch "CBS This Morning" on Thursday for the full story
Common gives a shout-out to the show in this freestyle rendition. Watch "CBS This Morning" on Thursday for the full story
Correspondent Anthony Mason takes us on a picturesque tour of L.A.'s iconic Laurel Canyon, home to rock and roll royalty, with photographer Henry Diltz
Correspondent Anthony Mason takes us on a picturesque tour of L.A.'s iconic Laurel Canyon, home to rock and roll royalty, with photographer Henry Diltz
West Virginia 12-year-old Hunter Bowling did a social studies project on the KISS frontman with the help from Simmons' assistant
West Virginia 12-year-old Hunter Bowling did a social studies project on the KISS frontman with the help from Simmons' assistant. Hunter highlighted the rocker's work as an entrepreneur and won a prize. He also got a shout-out from Simmons on Facebook. Gayle King reports.
The Grammy-nominated sisters say why they don't like being called a girl band and how the distinction between genders could be offensive
The Grammy-nominated sisters, Este, Danielle and Alana Haim, tell Ben Tracy why they don't like being called a girl band and how the distinction between genders could be offensive.
Este, Danielle and Alana Haim tell Ben Tracy about their first live television performance on "Late Show with David Letterman"
Este, Danielle and Alana Haim tell Ben Tracy about their first live television performance on "Late Show with David Letterman."
Este, Danielle and Alana Haim tell Ben Tracy about the first song they learned as a family band
Este, Danielle and Alana Haim tell Ben Tracy about the first song they learned as a family band and how they got started playing at charity events.
Suzanne Marques reports on the day's top entertainment stories
A group of performers who sang in the original "We are the World" reunited in Los Angeles for the song's 30th anniversary. Also, the Television Academy honored TV producer Norman Lear. Suzanne Marques reports on the day's top entertainment stories.
The recognizable trumpet opening for the long-running CBS News show gets a different flavor, thanks to violinist Anne Akiko Meyers
The recognizable trumpet opening for the long-running CBS News show gets a different flavor, thanks to violinist Anne Akiko Meyers.
The FBI and Israeli police have arrested a man accused of hacking into Madonna's computer and leaking songs from the singer's new album. Madonna in response to the hack released six songs that may (or may not) be on her upcoming album.
The FBI and Israeli police have arrested a man accused of hacking into Madonna's computer and leaking songs from the singer's new album before they were released. Madonna in response to the hack released six songs that may (or may not) be on her upcoming album, Rebel Heart. But she did not did not release the entire album, according to her spokesperson.
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William Shatner and daughter Melanie recall fighting Stage 4 cancer together
Actor William Shatner and his daughter, Melanie Shatner Gretsch, recall how they helped each other as they fought Stage 4 cancer side by side.
William Shatner, daughter on cancer journeys
Legendary actor William Shatner and his daughter Melanie Shatner Gretsch are opening up about their battles with Stage 4 cancer nearly at the same time as each other. Both are now cancer-free and share how they helped each other through the challenging time.
"The Odyssey" movie sparking interest in book
Moviegoers are turning out in droves for the IMAX spectacle "The Odyssey," but they're also flocking to something else: the 2,700-year-old source material. Matt Gutman has more.
Comedian Jeff Arcuri talks new special
Comedian Jeff Arcuri became a sensation on social media after more than a decade of performing at comedy clubs. He talks about his debut stand-up special, "Jeff Arcuri: Nice to Meet You," his comedy reaching new audiences and a time when crowd work didn't go as expected.
Carly Simon reveals Parkinson's diagnosis: "Learning how to live with it"
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
Paul de Gelder talks high-risk shark mission
Shark attack survivor and advocate Paul de Gelder talks to "CBS Mornings" about his high-risk mission to search for one of the largest sharks in the North Atlantic as part of this year's "Shark Week" on the Discovery Channel. He also addresses how he overcame his fear of sharks.
The adventurous life of supermodel Lauren Hutton
She didn't set out to be a model, or an actress, and several agencies rejected the gap-toothed Lauren Hutton, before Eileen Ford gave her a shot. As the face of Revlon, Hutton became the highest-paid model in history, and still holds the record for most cover appearances on American Vogue. She talks with Anthony Mason about her adventurous life of no regrets – from living among the bushmen of the Kalahari, to a near-fatal motorcycle accident in 2000. Even of the low points she says, "I'd do it again in a second." (Originally broadcast Jan. 25, 2026.)
7/26: New York Times bestseller lists
Check out this week's top-selling titles on The New York Times fiction and non-fiction lists.
Passage: Late-night TV exec Peter Lassally
During his half-century in television, Peter Lassally (who died last Sunday at age 93) played producer and confidant to late-night hosts David Letterman, Craig Ferguson, Tom Snyder, and Johnny Carson. Mo Rocca has a remembrance of the man they called "The Host Whisperer."
Corinne Bailey Rae on the sadness of loss and the beauty of life
Twenty years after her single "Put Your Records On" made her an international star, the two-time Grammy-winner is embarking on a tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of her breakout debut album.
Extended interview: Corinne Bailey Rae
In this web exclusive, British singer-songwriter Corinne Bailey Rae talks with Seth Doane about growing up in Leeds and feeling on the margins; the influence of Billie Holiday and Kurt Cobain on her music; the breakout success of "Put Your Records On"; the devastating loss of her first husband; finding love again; and what aging has taught her.
A Summer Song: Corinne Bailey Rae
Twenty years after her single "Put Your Records On" made her an international star, two-time Grammy-winner Corinne Bailey Rae is embarking on a tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of her breakout debut album. The British singer-songwriter talks with correspondent Seth Doane about the inspiration of Billie Holiday and Kurt Cobain; grieving the death of her first husband; and of rebirth – a life after loss.
Artist Derrick Adams' depictions of Black joy
At 56, Derrick Adams is widely regarded as one of the most important artists of his generation, known for capturing the Black experience in vibrant, kaleidoscopic colors.
Artist Derrick Adams' depictions of Black joy
At 56, Derrick Adams is widely regarded as one of the most important artists of his generation, known for capturing the Black experience in vibrant, kaleidoscopic colors. Correspondent Nancy Giles talks with the artist about leaving his mark with his depictions of joyous scenes of everyday life. She also visits the Institute of Contemporary Art in Boston, home to a mid-career retrospective of Adams' art.
7/26: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Mo Rocca. Featured: Aging in rural America; compromises to food safety; supermodel and actress Lauren Hutton; singer Corinne Bailey Rae; artist Derrick Adams; worm grunting; and how plants are affected by touch.
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The gut's link to Parkinson's — and more takeaways from this week's "Healthful"
"Ask a Doctor" columnist Dr. Trisha Pasricha joined "Healthful" to discuss the brain-gut connection.
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Watch Live: Fauci invokes 5th in hearing, citing Rand Paul's "unhinged obsession"
Dr. Anthony Fauci is testifying to the Senate on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic, setting up a showdown between the infectious disease expert and GOP Sen. Rand Paul.
Comey claims DOJ ordered illegal surveillance, seeks dismissal of "86 47" case
Former FBI Director James Comey filed new motions late Tuesday in his effort to toss out federal charges accusing him of threatening President Trump's by posting a photo of seashells arranged to form the numbers "86 47."
American Airlines nationwide ground stop lifted after IT outage disrupts flights
According to the Air Traffic Control System Command Center, all airports and facilities were being impacted by the IT outage.
Florida executes 2 men in one day, including ex-cop who killed girl
Florida on Tuesday became the first state in nearly a decade to carry out two executions in a single day, putting to death an 80-year-old man who was the second-oldest inmate known to receive a lethal injection in modern U.S. history.
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U.S. bans humanoid robot imports, eyeing China and national security concerns
The Federal Communications Commission is banning imports of new foreign-made humanoid robots and power inverters, citing national security risks, in a move that targets China.
Canadian tourism slumped in the U.S. last year amid heightened tensions
Millions of Canadians shunned travel to the U.S. in 2025, opting to vacation at home or travel to other countries.
Americans face higher back-to-school costs. Here's what's pricier.
U.S. households will spend roughly $4,000 per student on school supplies and lunches this year, a new analysis found.
Johnson & Johnson offers $5.5 billion to settle talc lawsuits
Johnson & Johnson has offered $5.5 billion to settle tens of thousands of lawsuits claiming its baby powder and other talcum powder products caused ovarian cancer, the company says.
Taylor Farms CEO pressed by lawmaker over cyclospora outbreak
Rep. Robert Garcia is seeking information about whether Taylor Farms used White House ties to influence the federal response to the foodborne illness outbreak.
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Watch Live: Fauci invokes 5th in hearing, citing Rand Paul's "unhinged obsession"
Dr. Anthony Fauci is testifying to the Senate on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic, setting up a showdown between the infectious disease expert and GOP Sen. Rand Paul.
Grants halted at agency devoted to safety of U.S. healthcare
Congress appropriated $345 million for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality for the 2026 fiscal year, but the agency has spent less than $15 million on grants.
Comey claims DOJ ordered illegal surveillance, seeks dismissal of "86 47" case
Former FBI Director James Comey filed new motions late Tuesday in his effort to toss out federal charges accusing him of threatening President Trump's by posting a photo of seashells arranged to form the numbers "86 47."
U.S. and Saudi Arabia strike "Iran-aligned terrorists" in Iraq
The U.S. and Saudi militaries announced airstrikes late Tuesday on Iranian-backed groups in Iraq, after Iran and its proxies allegedly targeted American forces.
Trump policy clears way for civil commitment of homeless in some states
In the year since President Trump signed an executive order aimed at moving homeless people off the streets, states have expanded involuntary treatment for the homeless.
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The gut's link to Parkinson's — and more takeaways from this week's "Healthful"
"Ask a Doctor" columnist Dr. Trisha Pasricha joined "Healthful" to discuss the brain-gut connection.
Grants halted at agency devoted to safety of U.S. healthcare
Congress appropriated $345 million for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality for the 2026 fiscal year, but the agency has spent less than $15 million on grants.
What is postpartum psychosis, the disorder at the center of Lindsay Clancy's trial?
A key question in the Massachusetts murder trial of Lindsay Clancy is whether postpartum psychosis drove her to kill her three children.
William Shatner and daughter Melanie recall fighting Stage 4 cancer together
Actor William Shatner and his daughter, Melanie Shatner Gretsch, recall how they helped each other as they fought Stage 4 cancer side by side.
Carly Simon reveals Parkinson's diagnosis: "Learning how to live with it"
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
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7 charred bodies found in house with narco gang-related messages
Ecuador has become a cocaine trafficking hub, plagued by gangs with ties to Mexican and Colombian cartels.
Russia charges Telegram founder with aiding terrorism, seeks his arrest
Soon after the charges were announced, Telegram's official account on X posted an image of Durov making an obscene gesture.
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War expands with joint U.S.-Saudi strikes on Iran proxy groups in Iraq
The Middle East war is expanding after 5 months, with Iran going on the offensive and the U.S. and Saudi Arabia jointly striking Iranian proxy groups in Iraq.
Japan quake toll rises, people still missing in damaged mall and factory
The powerful earthquake that rocked southern Japan has killed at least 18 people and more remain missing in a damaged shopping mall and a paper factory.
U.S. and Saudi Arabia strike "Iran-aligned terrorists" in Iraq
The U.S. and Saudi militaries announced airstrikes late Tuesday on Iranian-backed groups in Iraq, after Iran and its proxies allegedly targeted American forces.
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William Shatner and daughter Melanie recall fighting Stage 4 cancer together
Actor William Shatner and his daughter, Melanie Shatner Gretsch, recall how they helped each other as they fought Stage 4 cancer side by side.
William Shatner, daughter on cancer journeys
Legendary actor William Shatner and his daughter Melanie Shatner Gretsch are opening up about their battles with Stage 4 cancer nearly at the same time as each other. Both are now cancer-free and share how they helped each other through the challenging time.
"The Odyssey" movie sparking interest in book
Moviegoers are turning out in droves for the IMAX spectacle "The Odyssey," but they're also flocking to something else: the 2,700-year-old source material. Matt Gutman has more.
Comedian Jeff Arcuri talks new special
Comedian Jeff Arcuri became a sensation on social media after more than a decade of performing at comedy clubs. He talks about his debut stand-up special, "Jeff Arcuri: Nice to Meet You," his comedy reaching new audiences and a time when crowd work didn't go as expected.
Carly Simon reveals Parkinson's diagnosis: "Learning how to live with it"
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
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U.S. bans humanoid robot imports, eyeing China and national security concerns
The Federal Communications Commission is banning imports of new foreign-made humanoid robots and power inverters, citing national security risks, in a move that targets China.
Amazon plans to deploy more than 5,000 satellites for new telecom service
Amazon Leo wants to launch a constellation of thousands of satellites to connect devices directly from space.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Theaters score with themed popcorn buckets
Bradley Blackburn visits gets a taste of the custom popcorn buckets from movies like "The Odyssey" that are driving fans crazy.
Brands cash in on AI influencers
A growing number of faces on your feeds are generated by artificial intelligence, and brands are buying in. Increasingly, these AI influencers are marketing products, often deceptively, to consumers. Shanelle Kaul has more.
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How plants feel
Science shows us that, even though plants don't have brains, they seem to have a nervous system that responds to touch in remarkable ways. Robert Krulwich and puppeteer Barnaby Dixon explore the science of thigmomorphogenesis (the phenomenon of plants reacting to outside stimulae), a discussion that plants the seeds for a song.
Nearly 30 beluga whales sent to the U.S.
Nearly 30 beluga whales were sent to aquariums across the U.S. in a multinational emergency operation after their home aquarium in Canada shuttered. Jared Ochacher reports.
SpaceX launches first rocket since IPO
Elon Musk's aerospace company, SpaceX, launched its massive Starship rocket in its first test flight since the company went public. Since achieving the largest IPO in history, SpaceX's stock has dropped drastically. Mark Strassmann takes a look.
Wildfire smoke continues to shroud U.S.
Millions of people are enduring dangerous air quality as Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds the skies. Jonathan Overpeck, dean of the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan, explains how climate change is worsening wildfires.
How AI data centers impact the environment
New York has become the first state to impose a temporary moratorium on data center development while state lawmakers lay the groundwork to assess environmental and social impacts. Dr. Mike Weinstein, the director of sustainability at Southern New Hampshire University, explains what we know about the wider environmental impact data centers.
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7 charred bodies found in house with narco gang-related messages
Ecuador has become a cocaine trafficking hub, plagued by gangs with ties to Mexican and Colombian cartels.
Georgia teen sentenced for school shooting
Sixteen-year-old Colt Gray was sentenced to life in prison on Tuesday for the 2024 shooting at Georgia's Apalachee High School which killed four people.
Colt Gray sentenced to life without parole
A judge on Tuesday sentenced Colt Gray to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Gray pleaded guilty to killing four people in the deadly 2024 shooting at Apalachee High School. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry has the latest.
Apalachee High School shooter sentenced to life without parole
Colt Gray, the teenager who admitted to killing four people in the 2024 shooting at Apalachee High School, will spend the rest of his life in prison without parole.
Police seek third Seattle shooting suspect
Seattle police are hunting for a third suspect being linked to a deadly shooting at a food festival near the Space Needle. CBS News' Carter Evans reports.
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Russian Soyuz brings three home after 8 months at space station
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
SpaceX's Super Heavy-Starship blasts off on 13th test flight
An upgraded version of the world's most powerful rocket is key to landing NASA astronauts on the moon in the agency's Artemis program.
Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
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Summer music highlights of 2026
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Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
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Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Western Europe battles major wildfires
More than 2,500 firefighters in France are battling fires across the country. Meanwhile in Spain, over 1,000 firefighters are trying to contain 16 active fires, with the Avila Fire the country's worst on record. Ramy Inocencio reports.
New escalation in war with Iran
American and Saudi forces launched precision strikes against Iran-backed militias in Iraq. Meanwhile, Tehran fired ballistic missiles toward American forces, which U.S. commanders called an attempted surprise attack. Charlie D'Agata has the latest.
Eye Opener: Severe weather slams Northeast
Violent storms that wreaked havoc on the Midwest are slamming the East Coast with heavy rain and high winds. Plus, rescue crews search for survivors after a powerful earthquake in Japan. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.
Gut-Brain Secret: What Your Body Knows Before You Do
Numerous diseases may be traceable back to the gut—from depression and anxiety to Parkinson's disease—and for many people, "food is medicine" is a compelling concept. Dr. Trisha Pasricha is a world-leading expert on the gut-brain connection. On this episode of Healthful, she and Norah discuss what role food can play in treating disease. They also cover why more women suffer from irritable bowel syndrome than men, the impact hormones and antibiotics have on your digestive system, and what to know about the ongoing Cyclospora outbreak.
Examining legality of Fauci diaries release
Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky has released some of Dr. Anthony Fauci's pandemic-era diary entries ahead of the former National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases director's Senate hearing on Wednesday. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the subpoena power behind the release.