Amid protests, media companies face reckoning with racism

There are renewed calls for American media companies to root out structural racism, with some challenging the practices of senior leadership.

• Jun 14, 2020

New York Times editorial page editor resigns over op-ed debacle

James Bennet had served as the editorial page editor since 2016.

• Jun 7, 2020

Trump lauds Facebook, slams Twitter

While Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has defended their taken a hands-off approach, Twitter's recent decision to attach warnings and fact-checks to presidential tweets has earned the platform a powerful enemy. New York Times technology reporter Mike Isaac joins CBSN to discuss his most recent article.

• Jun 4, 2020
• 7:50

Protests and the roots of racism in the U.S.

Nikole Hannah-Jones of The New York Times Magazine won a Pulitzer Prize for her work as the creator of "The 1619 Project," which explored the legacy of slavery in the United States. She joined CBSN to discuss why that history is critical to understanding the protests that have spread across the country since the death of George Floyd in police custody last week.

• Jun 2, 2020
• 16:53

Trump lost $1 billion in a decade, report says

Tax information shows President Trump's businesses ran up more than $1 billion in losses over a period of 10 years in the 1980s and 90s, The New York Times reported Tuesday. Citing printouts from the president's IRS tax transcripts obtained by the paper, The Times said Mr. Trump reported approximately $1.17 billion in losses between 1985 and 1994.

• May 7, 2019
• 0:55

Trump businesses lost $1 billion+: report

A new report claims President Trump's businesses were bleeding red ink while he bragged about "The Art of the Deal." The New York Times looked at IRS tax transcripts and information from the president’s tax forms and found more than $1 billion in losses from 1985 to 1994. He lost so much money, he did not pay income taxes in eight of those 10 years. Weijia Jiang reports.

• May 8, 2019
• 3:23

Report: Trump tax docs show $1B in losses

An explosive report reveals new details on President Trump's tax history. The New York Times finds the president lost more than $1 billion in business dealings from 1985 to 1994. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN to break down the report.

• May 8, 2019
• 5:10

How to successfully divide labor in the home

Research shows there is still inequality at home with women taking on most household responsibilities. One of the New York Times’ most shared articles this week is called “What ‘Good’ Dads Get Away With.” It unpacks why women still handle most of the childcare and chores. One study estimates it will be another 75 years before men do half the unpaid work at home. The article, by clinical psychologist Darcy Lockman, is based on her new book, "All the Rage: Mothers, Fathers, and the Myth of Equal Partnership."

• May 9, 2019
• 4:38

Anita Hill: Joe Biden could've helped start #MeToo in 1991

Anita Hill wrote an op-ed in The New York Times addressing former Vice President Joe Biden's apology to her for his conduct during Clarence Thomas's Supreme Court confirmation hearings in 1991. Bloomberg News chief Washington correspondent Kevin Cirilli joins CBSN to discuss.

• May 10, 2019
• 1:38

New Zealand seeks answer to online terrorism

New Zealand prime minster Jacinda Ardern has called for an international meeting to address violent content online. In a New York Times op-ed, the prime minister says she is working with French President Emmanuel Macron to tackle some of the big issues tech companies are facing to keep users safe. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joined CBSN to discuss why creating international policy is difficult.

• May 13, 2019
• 4:32

Reckless loans devastate NYC taxi drivers

A New York Times investigation exposes the reckless loans made to taxi drivers to finance the medallion required to drive a cab. Some industry leaders artificially drove up the prices while pocketing millions. Brian Rosenthal, an investigative reporter at The Times, joins CBSN to talk about the debt crisis that resulted for many drivers.

• May 21, 2019
• 8:56

Elaine Chao's family business ties scrutinized

New reporting from The New York Times is taking a look at Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao's connections to China, through her family business. New York Times investigative reporter Eric Lipton joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.

• Jun 3, 2019
• 8:08

Questions surround U.S.-Mexico deal

On "Face the Nation," Mexican Ambassador to the U.S. Martha Bárcena Coqui wouldn't confirm President Trump's claim that the Mexican government will buy agricultural products from the U.S. as part of the neighboring nations' new deal. This comes after The New York Times reported that in March, Mexico had agreed to deploy forces to its southern border. Washington Post reporter David Nakamura joins CBSN to discuss lingering questions surrounding the deal.

• Jun 9, 2019
• 7:32

Treat yourself: An argument for indulging

New York Times Smarter Living editor Tim Herrera takes on the cost of indulgence in a new article headlined, “Here’s Some Money Advice: Just Buy the Coffee.” He argues that spending money on simple pleasures like a good lunch or a nice haircut will not make or break your budget. Herrera joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss why it's okay to indulge in the small things.

• Jun 24, 2019
• 3:40

Conditions inside Texas migrant detention facility

House Democrats are calling for hearings to investigate conditions inside migrant detention facilities after a new report from The New York Times and the El Paso Times that described a facility that is holding minors in Clint, Texas. New York Times Houston bureau chief Manny Fernandez speaks to CBSN's "Red & Blue" about the report.

• Jul 8, 2019
• 7:29

Erin Lee Carr on famous father's legacy

Director Erin Lee Carr has two acclaimed documentaries appearing on HBO this year. One of those documentaries, “I Love You, Now Die,” follows the story of Michelle Carter, the woman convicted of manslaughter for convincing her boyfriend to kill himself. The 31-year-old filmmaker has also recently published her first book, about her relationship with her father, acclaimed New York Times journalist David Carr. "CBS This Morning" co-host Anthony Mason reports.

• Aug 10, 2019
• 7:50

Author James Clear on building good habits

New York Times bestselling author James Clear explains to David Begnaud how you can build good habits and break bad ones.

• Aug 19, 2019
• 12:06

"1619 Project" explores legacy of slavery

The New York Times' "1619 Project" marks 400 years since the first African slaves were brought to the U.S. and explores the continuing impact on the nation today. City College of New York professor Linda Villarosa contributed to that report and explained how enslaved people were physically tortured in the name of science and medicine.

• Aug 20, 2019
• 13:00

Nikole Hannah-Jones on "The 1619 Project"

In a special new issue, the New York Times magazine is launching a series called "The 1619 Project." It marks the 400th anniversary of the arrival of the first enslaved Africans in the colony of Virginia. The series examines the ways the legacy of slavery continues to shape America and "aims to reframe American history" to place "the consequences of slavery and the contributions of black Americans at the very center of the story we tell ourselves about who we are." The journalist behind the project, Nikole Hannah-Jones, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the project and why she hopes it will help Americans confront the truth about our own history.

• Aug 22, 2019
• 6:03

NYT: Fed chips away at bank regulations

The Federal Reserve is making a series of changes to requirements put in place to prevent a repeat of the 2008 financial crisis. According to the New York Times, the changes could add up to a weakening of banks' ability to withstand financial losses if the economy takes a turn for the worse. New York Times Federal Reserve and economy reporter Jeanna Smialek joins CBSN to discuss.

• Aug 28, 2019
• 5:23

What would victory in Syria look like?

While rebel forces in Syria grapple to hold on to the Idlib region, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad struggles to overtake ISIS for good. New York Times reporter Vivian Yee visited 5 government-held cities to speak with survivors of the 8-year war, and she joins CBSN to discuss the situation on the ground.

• Aug 28, 2019
• 4:59

How to teach your kids to love reading

A recent survey found that 20% of kids ages six to 17 did not read any books at all during the summer of 2018. That number has been growing – in 2016, it was 15%. A new book, “How to Raise a Reader,” is working to combat that, by showing the benefits of reading at every stage of a child’s development. Co-author Pamela Paul, who is also the editor of the New York Times Book Review, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the book, and offer tips on how to teach your kids to love reading.

• Sep 3, 2019
• 4:47

Kavanaugh faces another misconduct allegation

Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh faces a newly reported sexual misconduct accusation. A New York Times report claims that a former Yale classmate tried to tip off senators and the FBI last year, but was ignored. President Trump fired back, tweeting that Kavanaugh should "start suing people." Kavanaugh has denied all previous misconduct allegations.

• Sep 15, 2019
• 0:27

Pandemic grips Mumbai's hard-hit slums

India is racing to respond to the coronavirus crisis as a cyclone slams the coastal region. Jeffrey Gettleman is the South Asia bureau chief for The New York Times, and he joins CBSN to discuss the latest developments.

• May 20, 2020
• 7:42

Trump demands resignation of NYT staffers

President Trump is doubling down on his defense of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh after the New York Times published a new allegation of sexual misconduct. The president called the allegation a "smear" and demanded the resignation of New York Times staffers involved in the piece, while Democrats say the FBI failed to check out that claim a year ago before Kavanaugh was confirmed. Nancy Cordes reports.

• Sep 17, 2019
• 2:31

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