Commentary: James Fallows on the lessons to take from political violence
"Breaking the News" writer James Fallows says that when political violence erupts, there are lessons we can take – about cycles of political violence, and our reactions to it.
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Commentary: James Fallows on the lessons to take from political violence
"Breaking the News" writer James Fallows says political gun murders have written too much of the American story. But when political violence erupts, and we are aware that "history is happening around us," there are two lessons we can take – about cycles of political violence, and our reactions to it – that will shape how our nation moves forward.
A new look at French Impressionist Gustave Caillebotte
Now showing at Chicago's Art Institute, an exhibition of works by Gustave Caillebotte offers a fresh perspective on a French painter ripe for rediscovery.
A new look at French Impressionist Gustave Caillebotte
Now showing at the Art Institute of Chicago, an exhibition of works by Gustave Caillebotte (1848-1894) offers a fresh perspective on a lesser-known French painter who is ripe for rediscovery. Jane Pauley reports.
The pride and perils of plant parenthood
Not every "plant parent" has a green thumb. For many, the fun of growing houseplants is tempered by a sense of withering loss when a leafy dependent dies. Nancy Chen reports on a common hazard of indoor gardening, and one plant owner's uncommon funeral arrangements.
Extended interview: Jason Bateman
The Emmy-winning actor-director of "Ozark" now stars in the Netflix series "Black Rabbit." In this web exclusive, Jason Bateman talks with Lee Cowan about being a proxy for the audience. He also discusses working as a young actor with Michael Landon on "Little House on the Prairie"; how directing made him feel like "an adult"; how "Arrested Development" changed his career; his sobriety; and his "Smartless" podcast.
Jason Bateman on "Black Rabbit"
Jason Bateman has been acting since he was a child; he's since added director and podcaster to his résumé. Now, the Emmy Award-winner is starring with Jude Law in the Netflix series "Black Rabbit," playing brothers whose troubled relationship threatens to destroy more than just the restaurant they founded. Bateman talks with Lee Cowan about the appeal of directing; sobriety; and recording his podcast, "Smartless," with fellow actors Sean Hayes and Will Arnett.
Extended interview: Marlon Wayans
In this web exclusive, actor and comedian Marlon Wayans talks with Tracy Smith about his new film, the psychological horror film "Him," and the methods he follows both for acting and stand-up. He also explains how he pulls comedy from pain, and how he found peace from loss.
La Foce: A Renaissance painting come to life
The La Foce estate is the showpiece of one aristocratic family's generations-long effort to revitalize an area in Italy's Val d'Orcia region that was impoverished in the early 20th century. Seth Doane reports on how a farmer-entrepreneur helped remake the 7,000-acre estate, which is now a backdrop for weddings and film shoots.
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including actress Polly Holliday, who starred as Flo the waitress in the 1970s sitcom "Alice."
Marlon Wayans on "Him," and on veering from comedy to horror
The actor-comedian talks about his new horror film "Him," in which he plays an aging football superstar tempting a rookie quarterback with an evil bargain, and how he learned to turn personal loss into dramatic power.
Marlon Wayans on "Him," and on veering from comedy to horror
In the new psychological horror film "Him," Marlon Wayans plays an aging football superstar tempting a rookie quarterback – who wants to be the greatest – with an evil bargain. Wayans, who juggles films with stand-up, talks with Tracy Smith about how his new role is a big change for someone raised on comedy, and who learned how to turn personal loss into dramatic power.
A blue ribbon-worthy exhibition of state fair crafts
To honor the cultural traditions of state fairs, a new exhibition at the Renwick Gallery in Washington, D.C., brings together crafts dating from the mid-nineteenth century to the present – quilts and pottery and butter cows – that speak to one of America's most cherished institutions. Conor Knighton reports.
Historian Jon Meacham on political violence and the threat to American democracy
The murder of Charlie Kirk last week follows a litany of violent acts against political targets. Historian Jon Meacham talks about the existential questions now facing America.
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"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
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