Nate Bargatze on American comedy

Nate Bargatze says a laugh can be found almost anywhere in the U.S., on nearly any topic out there. "When done right, American comedy shines light into dark places in a digestible way," he said.

• May 17
• 1:42

How fast food has shaped America

In the series "USA to Z," "CBS Mornings" goes behind the scenes for a taste of history and shows how fast food has become part of American culture.

• May 14
• 4:03

One man's determination to preserve history

David Butcher's family settled in Tablertown, Ohio in 1830. He spoke with "CBS Saturday Morning" about his goal to preserve local civil rights legacy with the Tablertown People of Color Museum.

• May 9
• 3:56

Historian Jill Lepore on the amendments

As the U.S. prepares to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence, historian Jill Lepore says now is a good time to ask if the public wants to see constitutional amendments.

• May 3
• 1:52

Retired Admiral William McRaven on honor

Retired Adm. William McRaven, who organized the mission to bring Osama bin Laden to justice, says that, to him, honor is "about upholding the values that were baked into our national DNA."

• Apr 26
• 1:41

The evolving role of first ladies of the U.S.

Saturday is National First Ladies Day. Anita McBride, former chief of staff to Laura Bush and co-chair of the "In Pursuit" essay series, which honors the country's presidents and first ladies, joins "The Takeout" to discuss further.

• Apr 24
• 5:45

José Andrés on food's role in U.S. history

Chef José Andrés, who became an American citizen in 2014, says food is both tradition and "also our future. The strength of America depends on how we feed ourselves but also how we feed the world."

• Apr 19
• 1:39

Apollo 16 astronaut reflects on NASA's impact

Charles Duke, a former NASA astronaut and Air Force officer who became the youngest person to walk on the moon during the 1972 Apollo 16 mission, sits down with "CBS Saturday Morning" to reflect on U.S. space exploration amid the recent Artemis II moon mission.

• Apr 18
• 4:50

President Harrison's marathon inaugural address

The shortest-serving U.S. president, William Henry Harrison, spent one month in office. He died of pneumonia, following his almost two-hour-long inaugural speech delivered in the blistering cold without an overcoat and gloves. Historian Sharon McMahon joins to discuss the legacy of Harrison's address.

• Apr 17
• 4:51

Elizabeth II's relationships with U.S. presidents

Queen Elizabeth II held personal relationships with 13 American presidents during her reign. New York Times bestselling author Susan Page joins "The Takeout" to discuss her new book exploring the queen's political influence, "The Queen and Her Presidents."

• Apr 16
• 5:18

Sundar Pichai on the U.S. advancing AI

Google CEO Sundar Pichai says the U.S. "must take the lead" when it comes to artificial intelligence "and develop it boldly and responsibly so every American benefits."

• Apr 12
• 1:44

Mount Rushmore's controversial legacy

In the series "USA to Z," "CBS Mornings" looks at the history and controversial legacy of Mount Rushmore, which depicts four U.S. presidents. Vladimir Duthiers reports.

• Apr 9
• 4:30

Martin Van Buren's rocky term as president

Colleen Shogan, the former archivist of the U.S. whom President Trump fired early in his second term, is now leading the "In Pursuit" essay series, which honors presidents and first ladies ahead of America's 250th anniversary. Shogan joins "The Takeout" to discuss the latest works from the project, including an essay on President Martin Van Buren, and more.

• Apr 7
• 5:26

Franklin Graham: values that shaped the U.S.

Evangelist Franklin Graham, who's preached in all 50 U.S. states, says he believes faith in God is the value that played the biggest role in shaping the nation.

• Apr 5
• 1:41

These United States: An ode to baseball

If our national pastime has a national anthem, it is "Take Me Out to the Ball Game," penned in 1908 as a celebration of the sport. Correspondent Lee Cowan looks at the history of Jack Norworth and Albert Von Tilzer's song, which expresses the thrills, fun and romance of baseball.

• Apr 5
• 2:26

Donation gives Kansas town its first library

Frontenac, Kansas, is a community of 3,000 residents. When its city administrator received a mysterious $4.6 million dolllar donation from a couple whose dying wish was for a library to be built, the town sprung into action to solidify its legacy.

• Apr 4
• 4:14

Mike Krzyzewski with a plan for the future

Hall of Fame basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski says that moving ahead, the U.S. must "teach, celebrate, and, most importantly, live the values that have made America the best country in the world."

• Mar 29
• 1:37

Team USA lessons from Olympian Katie Ledecky

During her years as an Olympic swimmer, Katie Ledecky says what she's seen "is that sport in America is at its best when its joy and fun and, yes, its challenges, bring us together."

• Mar 22
• 1:35

New book looks at John Quincy Adams' life

Bob Crawford is best known as the bassist for the Avett Brothers. But he's also the author of a new book about the political career of John Quincy Adams. Crawford joins "The Takeout" to discuss his book "America's Founding Son."

• Mar 16
• 5:32

Jamie Lee Curtis on "a more perfect union"

The Constitution aims for "a more perfect union." Jamie Lee Curtis doesn't "think there is a perfect union. I think there's an imperfect union, and I think that's what makes America so special."

• Mar 15
• 1:20

These United States: Hollywood, the Dream Factory

In 1913, a leased barn in Los Angeles became Cecil B. DeMille's production center for the very first feature film shot in Hollywood. What started as a weather-friendly place for filmmakers grew into a phenomenon heralded around the world as a "dream factory." Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz talks with actor Tony Goldwyn, director Patty Jenkins, and Motion Picture Association chairman and CEO Charles Rivkin about the historic rise of the film and entertainment industry; how Hollywood became a metaphor for America; and what the introduction of streaming and artificial intelligence might mean for the future of movies.

• Mar 15
• 8:17

Bill Ford on the secret to innovation

Bill Ford, descendant of Henry Ford and executive of one of the nation's oldest automakers, says the secret American innovation goes beyond technology. It's about building opportunities and community.

• Mar 8
• 1:41

Freedom Plane celebrates 250 years of U.S.

The American Freedom Train steamed across the country to mark the nation's bicentennial 50 years ago. Natalie Brand reports that this year, marking the 250th anniversary, the train is now a plane.

• Mar 7
• 2:24

Immigrants on building businesses in U.S.

In the series "USA to Z," "CBS Mornings" spoke to three immigrant entrepreneurs who shared their stories about how their families came to the U.S. and built their businesses.

• Mar 5
• 6:10

Amanda Gorman: What it means to be American

American poet Amanda Gorman says it's "more than just remembering our history. It's how we heal it. It's how we recover. It's how we hold ourselves accountable to being the best that we can be."

• Mar 1
• 1:36

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