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Welcome to the world's oldest restaurant

Founded in 1725, Restaurante Botín, in Madrid, Spain, is recognized by Guinness World Records as the oldest restaurant in the world. But across town, the owners of Casa Pedro believe theirs may be even older; it's been in their family for at least 10 generations. Seth Doane visits two timeless establishments that each celebrate family, pride, tradition, and some very good food.

• Nov 23
• 04:30

Creating a lifeline for families in hard times

Murphy's Giving Market, a food pantry in Upper Darby, Pa., was started not by a nonprofit or government agency, but by one concerned citizen: Desireé Murphy Morrisey, who'd gone through tough times herself. Her pantry, founded during COVID, now helps 400 families. She talks with David Pogue about why she feels it is her social responsibility to help those experiencing tough times now.

• Nov 23
• 03:10

Powering our appetite for protein

Proteins, whether from whey, plants or animals, are essential for building muscle. Last year, approximately 71% of consumers identified protein as the nutrient they most frequently try to eat. That's an appetite corporate America is more than happy to feed – even though protein often doesn't taste very good. Lee Cowan looks at how companies like General Mills are developing protein-fueled products, and how Americans may be consuming more protein than they need.

• Nov 23
• 05:01

Why we love comfort foods

Dr. Uma Naidoo, a nutritional psychiatrist, says the sugar found in many comfort foods hits our brains in the same pleasure center as street drugs do. But that's not the only reason we find comfort in such treasured dishes. Susan Spencer talks with Suzanne Tomlinson, owner of Vermont-based Poorhouse Pies, where most anything is baked in a pie; and with registered dietician Stefani Sassos, head of the Good Housekeeping Institute Nutrition & Fitness Lab, who offers "plant-based options" for traditional favorites that are not high in fat and sugar, but still offer the same warm-and-fuzzy nostalgia.

• Nov 23
• 05:21

Nature: Black Hills of South Dakota

We leave you this Sunday morning with an autumn stroll in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Videographer: Kevin Kjergaard.

• Nov 16
• 03:28

These United States: The Declaration of Independence

As America approaches its 250th birthday, bestselling biographer and historian Walter Isaacson reflects on the message of the Declaration of Independence, and how it is just as vital to us today as it was in 1776.

• Nov 16
• 02:54

A lesson in civics, and civility

Last month, in Surry, Virginia, 19-year-old Cameran Drew ran for a seat on the board of supervisors, taking inspiration from his high school civics class. His opponent? His civics teacher, Kenneth Bell. Steve Hartman reports on an election that could be a teachable moment.

• Nov 16
• 02:30

Extended interview: William Shatner and Neil deGrasse Tyson

In this web exclusive, "Star Trek" legend William Shatner and Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson talk with Luke Burbank about teaming up for a stage show, "The Universe Is Absurd!" in which they discuss the wonders of science.

• Nov 16
• 32:17

William Shatner and Neil deGrasse Tyson: Star power

When "Star Trek" legend William Shatner and America's favorite astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson share the stage, sparks can fly on an astronomical level. They talk with Luke Burbank about their bromance built on an appreciation of science; the two-man show ("The Universe Is Absurd!") that grew out of a trip to the South Pole; and how curiosity about the cosmos can help keep one young.

• Nov 16
• 07:57

The working homeless

In America we are taught hard work is the key to success. But despite having full-time jobs, many families are locked out of the rental housing market, due to low wages, soaring rents and poor credit, and have been pushed into homelessness. In this two-part report, senior contributor Ted Koppel talks with Brian Goldstone, author of "There Is No Place For Us: Working and Homeless in America," about the big business of homelessness; and with families who have struggled to pay inflated rates at "extended-stay hotels" catering to the desperate.

• Nov 16
• 16:49