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In January 1971 "All in the Family" premiered on CBS; 50 years later, the co-creator of that classic situation comedy explains the importance of laughter in keeping him going strong.
In January 1971 "All in the Family" premiered on CBS. Fifty years later, the co-creator of that classic situation comedy, Norman Lear, explains the importance of laughter in keeping him going strong at the age of 98. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jonathan LaPook (Lear's son-in-law) recently spent time with Lear, making a home movie like no other, in which the legendary producer reveals what makes him tick.
The largest publisher of children's books and magazines in the world, now celebrating its 100th anniversary, offers millions of students a kid's-eye view of history and culture, and an understanding of sometimes difficult events.
Scholastic, the largest publisher of children's magazines and books in the world, is now celebrating its 100th anniversary. Correspondent Rita Braver talks with Chairman, President and CEO Dick Robinson, who at 83 is only the second person to have headed the company that has offered generations of students a kid's-eye view of history and culture.
One of the key rituals of American democracy is the time-honored practice of peacefully handing over the reins of presidential power. Historian Doris Kearns Goodwin discusses what it means to have skipped it this time around.
Once the electorate has voted them out, what have politicians accomplished as they linger in office? And how was the term "lame duck" coined? Correspondent Mo Rocca looks at America's time-honored practice of peaceably handing over the reins of presidential power.
Observers abroad who watched the attack unfold in Washington this week share some surprising perspectives about what it means for democracy.
Observers abroad who have watched the attack unfold in Washington this week share some surprising perspectives with correspondent Seth Doane about what it means for democracy.
The New York Times columnist reflects on the historical antecedents of recent attacks on America's Constitutionally-protected election.
New York Times columnist Charles Blow shares his thoughts on voting rights and justice in America.
Michael Chertoff talks about the failure of the Capitol Police to prevent armed Trump supporters from breaching a Joint Session of Congress, despite threats of violence posted on social media.
Former Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff talks with CBS News national security correspondent David Martin about the failure of the Capitol Police to prevent armed Trump supporters from breaching a Joint Session of Congress, despite threats of violence posted on social media in the runup to the Electoral College vote tabulation.
As a landmark and an institution, the U.S. Capitol Building is more than just the seat of our government; it's provided a stage upon which the drama of our country has played out.
As a symbol and an institution, the United States Capitol Building is more than just the seat of our government. Correspondent Martha Teichner looks at the history of one of the most recognizable buildings in the world, from its design and construction, to the backdrop it has provided for our democracy.
Lee Cowan looks back on this week's violent storming of the U.S. Capitol Building.
