Charles M. Blow praises men who step up

The political commentator talks about the need to mentor young boys whose fathers are absent or passed, and how the organization Son of a Saint helps transform the lives of fatherless boys.

• Jun 21

Charles M. Blow: In praise of men who step up

The political commentator talks about the need to mentor young boys whose fathers are absent or passed, and about the New Orleans youth organization Son of a Saint, which provides the guidance and correction, the modeling of composure, and the sense of possibility that will help transform the lives of fatherless boys.

• Jun 21
• 2:57

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• Jun 13
• 5:53

Reporter's Notebook: Questions to ask our fathers

What makes someone a father is rarely discussed out loud. But those conversations may shape the men who come next. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.

• Jun 13, 2025
• 2:08

Business booms for 2 dads' lower alcohol beer

Two dads turned to one of their favorite breweries in Washington, D.C., to help them create a beer that has a lower alcohol by volume. A year later, "Dad Strength Brewing" was born. This Father's Day, it's sold at over 300 stores in D.C., Maryland and Virginia, with the hopes of going national.

• Jun 13, 2025
• 5:24

Celebrating dad

How did Father's Day come about? It was thanks to a woman, Sonora Smart Dodd, who in 1909 proposed a day to celebrate fathers, like the widowed Civil War veteran who'd raised Dodd and her five brothers. But unlike Mother's Day, the idea was slow to catch on, and it would take decades for dads to get their due. Correspondent Nikki Batiste talks with retired NFL star Tony Gonzalez, a 2019 Father of the Year Award recipient, and with photographer Dave Engledow, the self-proclaimed "World's Best Father" (and he has the pictures to prove it).

• Jun 16, 2019
• 5:18

Lee Cowan on being a new dad, two times over

There's a steep learning curve in being a dad. It starts from Day One. But it's those early years that offer a glimpse of the future that we celebrate so fondly today: An essay by Lee Cowan.

• Jun 16, 2019
• 1:26

Norah O'Donnell interviews Luke Russert

In this episode of Person to Person with Norah O’Donnell, O’Donnell speaks with Luke Russert about the passing of his father, beloved newsman Tim Russert, and his travels to 67 countries over three years - which are documented in his new book "Look For Me There: Grieving My father, Finding Myself."

• Jun 15, 2023
• 22:17

"On the Road with Steve Hartman: Dear Dad"

Steve Hartman hosts a special 30-minute episode, featuring stories that celebrate dads and paternal figures everywhere. In "On The Road: Dear Dad," Hartman introduces us to a group of dads who stopped violence at a Louisiana high school; a college football player who had a special surprise for his dad; a teacher who stepped into the role of dad when a student needed him the most, and more.

• Jun 17, 2022
• 24:08

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Best Father's Day gifts for your son

This Father's Day, celebrate your son being a terrific dad with the best gifts of 2024.

• Jun 6, 2024

Ukrainian families mourn on Father's Day

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy paid tribute to the Ukrainian fathers fighting Russian forces on Father's Day. CBS News' Ian Lee visited Ukraine's largest military cemetry outside Dnipro where many had gathered to honor their fallen fathers and husbands.

• Jun 19, 2023
• 2:07

The best last-minute Father's Day gifts from Amazon

Father's Day is this weekend. But it's not too late to get Dad something great.

• Jun 14, 2023

Best headphones and earbuds to gift Dad for Father's Day 2023

Dad will love these top-rated headphones from Bose, Sony, Apple and more.

• May 11, 2023

The best personalized gifts to give Dad a one-of-a-kind Father's Day

Give these unique gifts from Nixon, Scentbird, The Jacket Maker and more to Dad for Father's Day 2023.

• May 11, 2023

6/18: CBSN AM

Juneteenth officially becomes a federal holiday; family cherishes Father's Day after almost losing Dad

• Jun 18, 2021
• 50:37