Jim Gaffigan, father of five, picks his favorite The comedian reveals a secret no father should ever admit: parents DO have favorites. But his is a surprise. May 2, 2021
Charles M. Blow on Derek Chauvin trial: "This time … history would not be repeated" The New York Times columnist compares the 1955 acquittal of Whites accused of lynching Black teenager Emmett Till, with the conviction of a former Minneapolis policeman for murdering George Floyd. Apr 25, 2021
NIH director: The COVID vaccine is "an answer to prayer" Dr. Francis Collins, a scientist and evangelical Christian, says we are at a "love your neighbor" moment, when Americans can get vaccinated to help protect others from severe illness and death. Apr 4, 2021
Jim Gaffigan: Take a hike! The comedian (who would not be mistaken for an outdoorsman) doesn't understand why hiking is considered exercise. Mar 28, 2021
The Book Report: Reviews from Washington Post critic Ron Charles (March 28) Recommendations of new fiction, non-fiction and poetry titles. Mar 28, 2021
Dana Perino on why "Everything Will Be Okay" The political commentator and Bush White House press secretary offers life lessons and wisdom learned at the knee of her Wyoming rancher grandfather. Mar 7, 2021
Pandemic anniversary: Jim Gaffigan marks one year of lockdown The comedian ponders the perfect anniversary gift, to mark the passing of a year in which time did NOT fly by. Feb 28, 2021
The Book Report: Reviews from Washington Post critic Ron Charles (February 28) Recommendations of new fiction and non-fiction titles. Feb 28, 2021
Preserving childhood magic in a time of COVID CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook on how a child's sense of wonder can be fostered even when a pandemic may get in the way of the Tooth Fairy. Feb 14, 2021
Jim Gaffigan on Super Bowl LV: The GOAT vs. the Kid The comedian weighs in on Sunday's epic battle between NFL quarterbacks Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes. Whom will he root for? Feb 7, 2021
Why can't Jim Gaffigan find his TV remote? Comedian Jim Gaffigan reflects on experiences he's lost out on during the pandemic – and on things he's lost around the house. Jan 31, 2021
The Book Report: Reviews from Washington Post critic Ron Charles (January 31) Recommendations of new fiction and non-fiction titles. Jan 31, 2021
James Fallows on the message from Joe Biden's inauguration The Atlantic writer says the new president's inaugural address speaks to an ever-growing nation's resolve and will to succeed in the face of cruel obstacles and divisiveness. Jan 24, 2021
Charles Blow on the greatest threat to our democracy: White supremacy The New York Times columnist reflects on the historical antecedents of recent attacks on America's Constitutionally-protected election. Jan 10, 2021
Bob Schieffer on never taking our democracy for granted The vaccine may ultimately beat COVID-19, but healing a deeply-divided nation may be even more difficult, says the veteran CBS newsman. Jan 3, 2021
Commentaries
Jim Gaffigan, father of five, picks his favorite
The comedian reveals a secret no father should ever admit: parents DO have favorites. But his is a surprise.
Charles M. Blow on Derek Chauvin trial: "This time … history would not be repeated"
The New York Times columnist compares the 1955 acquittal of Whites accused of lynching Black teenager Emmett Till, with the conviction of a former Minneapolis policeman for murdering George Floyd.
NIH director: The COVID vaccine is "an answer to prayer"
Dr. Francis Collins, a scientist and evangelical Christian, says we are at a "love your neighbor" moment, when Americans can get vaccinated to help protect others from severe illness and death.
Jim Gaffigan: Take a hike!
The comedian (who would not be mistaken for an outdoorsman) doesn't understand why hiking is considered exercise.
The Book Report: Reviews from Washington Post critic Ron Charles (March 28)
Recommendations of new fiction, non-fiction and poetry titles.
Dana Perino on why "Everything Will Be Okay"
The political commentator and Bush White House press secretary offers life lessons and wisdom learned at the knee of her Wyoming rancher grandfather.
Pandemic anniversary: Jim Gaffigan marks one year of lockdown
The comedian ponders the perfect anniversary gift, to mark the passing of a year in which time did NOT fly by.
The Book Report: Reviews from Washington Post critic Ron Charles (February 28)
Recommendations of new fiction and non-fiction titles.
Preserving childhood magic in a time of COVID
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook on how a child's sense of wonder can be fostered even when a pandemic may get in the way of the Tooth Fairy.
Jim Gaffigan on Super Bowl LV: The GOAT vs. the Kid
The comedian weighs in on Sunday's epic battle between NFL quarterbacks Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes. Whom will he root for?
Why can't Jim Gaffigan find his TV remote?
Comedian Jim Gaffigan reflects on experiences he's lost out on during the pandemic – and on things he's lost around the house.
The Book Report: Reviews from Washington Post critic Ron Charles (January 31)
Recommendations of new fiction and non-fiction titles.
James Fallows on the message from Joe Biden's inauguration
The Atlantic writer says the new president's inaugural address speaks to an ever-growing nation's resolve and will to succeed in the face of cruel obstacles and divisiveness.
Charles Blow on the greatest threat to our democracy: White supremacy
The New York Times columnist reflects on the historical antecedents of recent attacks on America's Constitutionally-protected election.
Bob Schieffer on never taking our democracy for granted
The vaccine may ultimately beat COVID-19, but healing a deeply-divided nation may be even more difficult, says the veteran CBS newsman.
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