You have summer plans? Jim Gaffigan does not It's summer, a time to relax. So, why is everyone intent on making plans, for trips far away from home? Comedian Jim Gaffigan, who likes to avoid stress, questions the logic of this. Jul 9, 2023
Celebrating July 2, America's other Independence Day On July 2, 1964, President Johnson signed into law the Civil Rights Act, ending our nation's apartheid. Mark Updegrove, president & CEO of the LBJ Foundation, looks back on a watershed moment in American democracy when segregation was finally made illegal. Jul 2, 2023
"American Whitelash": Fear-mongering and the rise in white nationalist violence Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Wesley Lowery discusses violent acts against democracy by aggrieved white supremacists, and how a new election cycle raises the stakes. Jun 25, 2023
On Father's Day Jim Gaffigan ponders the peculiar lives of childless men Every third Sunday in June all the men who have generously taken on the role of dad in some child's life are honored with coffee mugs, neckties, and BBQ equipment. For men who do not have children, don't feel left out; comedian Jim Gaffigan has a message for you. Jun 18, 2023
Comedian Alex Edelman on how to make it to Broadway Performing in a Broadway production is a lifelong dream for many. For writer-comedian Alex Edelman, his path to the Great White Way, where he is presenting his one-man show, "Just For Us," started in a pub behind a London shoe store. Jun 11, 2023
Joel Grey on the alchemy of theater The renowned song-and-dance man, who will be honored with a lifetime achievement Tony Award, offers his thoughts on the special community formed by those in the theater – and the audience. Jun 11, 2023
Former Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin condemns threats to default on U.S. gov't debt The political fight that jeopardized the government's ability to pay its bills threatened severe economic harm; Robert Rubin warns any future fights over the debt ceiling are risky and irresponsible. Jun 4, 2023
Remembering murdered journalist George Polk This month marks 75 years since the legendary newsman was murdered while covering a civil war in Greece. CBS News' Steven Portnoy reflects on journalists who are targeted for seeking to expose the truth. May 28, 2023
For Mother's Day Amy Klobuchar celebrates her mom's lessons The U.S. senator remembers her mother, a second-grade schoolteacher, whose lessons on butterflies continued to nourish her students for years to come. May 14, 2023
Alexandra Petri on a Supreme code of ethics Imagine if justices of the Highest Court in the Land had to live under a code of ethics just like us mere mortals – such as reporting when they've accepted gifts from wealthy collectors of Nazi memorabilia! Imagine that! May 7, 2023
Sarah DiGregorio on how supporting nurses helps all of us The author of "Taking Care: The Story of Nursing and Its Power to Change Our World" discusses the power of the nurse-patient relationship, and how poor nurse-to-patient ratios can be a matter of life or death. Apr 30, 2023
Amy Silverstein speaks up for change in drugs tied to organ transplants The author of "Sick Girl" and "My Glory Was I Had Such Friends," who has lived for 35 years thanks to two donor hearts, calls for changes needed to improve immunosuppressive drugs necessary for organ transplants. Apr 23, 2023
An Easter message: The victory of light over darkness The Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church, the Most Reverend Michael Curry, offers a message about the power of God's love. Apr 9, 2023
A Passover message: Overcoming a plague of hubris Senior Rabbi Steve Leder, of the Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles, offers a transcendent message about escaping the shadows of narrow-mindedness, and stepping into the light of empathy. Apr 9, 2023
Beware, restaurants: David Sedaris espouses "heganism" Is that a thing? The humorist considers how dietary restrictions may go a little too far. Mar 26, 2023
Commentaries
You have summer plans? Jim Gaffigan does not
It's summer, a time to relax. So, why is everyone intent on making plans, for trips far away from home? Comedian Jim Gaffigan, who likes to avoid stress, questions the logic of this.
Celebrating July 2, America's other Independence Day
On July 2, 1964, President Johnson signed into law the Civil Rights Act, ending our nation's apartheid. Mark Updegrove, president & CEO of the LBJ Foundation, looks back on a watershed moment in American democracy when segregation was finally made illegal.
"American Whitelash": Fear-mongering and the rise in white nationalist violence
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Wesley Lowery discusses violent acts against democracy by aggrieved white supremacists, and how a new election cycle raises the stakes.
On Father's Day Jim Gaffigan ponders the peculiar lives of childless men
Every third Sunday in June all the men who have generously taken on the role of dad in some child's life are honored with coffee mugs, neckties, and BBQ equipment. For men who do not have children, don't feel left out; comedian Jim Gaffigan has a message for you.
Comedian Alex Edelman on how to make it to Broadway
Performing in a Broadway production is a lifelong dream for many. For writer-comedian Alex Edelman, his path to the Great White Way, where he is presenting his one-man show, "Just For Us," started in a pub behind a London shoe store.
Joel Grey on the alchemy of theater
The renowned song-and-dance man, who will be honored with a lifetime achievement Tony Award, offers his thoughts on the special community formed by those in the theater – and the audience.
Former Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin condemns threats to default on U.S. gov't debt
The political fight that jeopardized the government's ability to pay its bills threatened severe economic harm; Robert Rubin warns any future fights over the debt ceiling are risky and irresponsible.
Remembering murdered journalist George Polk
This month marks 75 years since the legendary newsman was murdered while covering a civil war in Greece. CBS News' Steven Portnoy reflects on journalists who are targeted for seeking to expose the truth.
For Mother's Day Amy Klobuchar celebrates her mom's lessons
The U.S. senator remembers her mother, a second-grade schoolteacher, whose lessons on butterflies continued to nourish her students for years to come.
Alexandra Petri on a Supreme code of ethics
Imagine if justices of the Highest Court in the Land had to live under a code of ethics just like us mere mortals – such as reporting when they've accepted gifts from wealthy collectors of Nazi memorabilia! Imagine that!
Sarah DiGregorio on how supporting nurses helps all of us
The author of "Taking Care: The Story of Nursing and Its Power to Change Our World" discusses the power of the nurse-patient relationship, and how poor nurse-to-patient ratios can be a matter of life or death.
Amy Silverstein speaks up for change in drugs tied to organ transplants
The author of "Sick Girl" and "My Glory Was I Had Such Friends," who has lived for 35 years thanks to two donor hearts, calls for changes needed to improve immunosuppressive drugs necessary for organ transplants.
An Easter message: The victory of light over darkness
The Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church, the Most Reverend Michael Curry, offers a message about the power of God's love.
A Passover message: Overcoming a plague of hubris
Senior Rabbi Steve Leder, of the Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles, offers a transcendent message about escaping the shadows of narrow-mindedness, and stepping into the light of empathy.
Beware, restaurants: David Sedaris espouses "heganism"
Is that a thing? The humorist considers how dietary restrictions may go a little too far.
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