Where there's a will, there's a way: The case for advance planning There's no time like the present to prepare for your ultimate demise. Advance planning consultant Amy Pickard, creator of Good to Go!, tells us why it's important to not wait until it's almost (or definitely) too late to make your final wishes known. Oct 31, 2021
Dan Bergmann on his autism, and a breakthrough lesson Classified for years as "intellectually disabled," a young man's education, and later success, took a dramatic turn thanks to one teacher's thoughtful instruction. Oct 3, 2021
Kelefa Sanneh on the perverse charm of punk music The author of "Major Labels: A History of Popular Music in Seven Genres" talks about a mixtape that changed his life at age 14, and how a Ramones concert evoked the thrill of punk music. Oct 3, 2021
David Byrne on the return of the group social experience The musician discusses the importance of collective rituals, such as concerts, which have been denied us during the pandemic lockdown, and how their return is part of our healing. Sep 26, 2021
The Book Report: Recommendations from Washington Post critic Ron Charles (September 26) News of upcoming fall fiction and non-fiction titles. Sep 26, 2021
NYT reporter Dan Barry on 9/11, and messages written in dust The Pulitzer Prize-winner recalls the scene at Ground Zero, and words of grief, anger and faint hope scrawled in the dust that had settled on the surrounding buildings. Sep 12, 2021
Charles M. Blow on when the media gives a platform to hate The New York Times columnist says exposing evil in the world risks amplifying what may be, to some, an allure. Sep 5, 2021
Billie Jean King on achieving true equality The tennis great says female champions of social justice movements fighting for equality for every human being should not be discriminated against because of their gender. Aug 29, 2021
Afghanistan wasn't all for nothing, says Army vet Retired Staff Sgt. Travis Mills, who was severely injured by an IED during his third tour in Afghanistan, sums up the contributions and sacrifices of American and NATO forces in the country over the past two decades: We did good. Aug 22, 2021
MTV turns 40 years old Serena Altschul discusses the birth in 1981 of the cable channel devoted to music videos, that became a broadcast pioneer of pop culture, news and reality TV. This is no longer your grandmother's MTV! Aug 1, 2021
The Book Report: Reviews from Washington Post critic Ron Charles (August 1) Recommendations of new fiction and non-fiction titles. Aug 1, 2021
Sebastian Junger on the defense of freedom, in the land of the free The bestselling author and journalist discusses attacks on American democracy, and the fight to protect a free country from enemies both foreign and domestic. Jul 4, 2021
Bobby Flay on the next generation of cooking heroes The cookbook author and Food Network star says inspiration for home cooks is now coming not just from TV chefs, but from TikTok. Jun 20, 2021
Jim Gaffigan: Are we naïve to believe it's over? The comedian refuses to say WHAT it is he hopes is "over" (so as not to jinx anything), but he's optimistic that the thing is over. Jun 20, 2021
Commentary: Killed in the line of duty Emilio J. Miyares, national president of Concerns of Police Survivors (COPS), remembers the families and friends of law enforcement officers who are killed for doing their job. Jun 6, 2021
A New Mexico monastery where the silence calls The Monastery of Christ in the Desert, in Northern New Mexico, is home to 15 Benedictine monks, some livestock, and a guesthouse for people looking for a little quiet in this turbulent world. "Sunday Morning" pays a visit. Dec 21
Sean Ono Lennon on being caretaker of the legacy of John Lennon & Yoko Ono The musician-songwriter-producer, who says he feels a responsibility to promote his parents' legacy, talks about the animated short inspired by their anti-war anthem, "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)," and the new HBO documentary "One to One: John & Yoko." Dec 21
Pentatonix: Friendships and harmonies The a cappella quintet has won three Grammys and sold 10 million albums. Kirstin Maldonado, Scott Hoying, Mitch Grassi, Kevin Olusola and Matt Sallee talk about bringing their heavenly voices to the sounds of Christmas. Dec 21
Remembering the treasured films of Rob Reiner Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz looks back at the work of actor and director Rob Reiner, whose films became part of our shared cinematic language because of their humor, drama, and aching belief in humanity. Dec 21
The enduring message of "It's a Wonderful Life" Ted Koppel visits Seneca Falls, the Central New York town that's said to have inspired the 1946 Jimmy Stewart classic "It's a Wonderful Life," a film that celebrates smalltown virtues and happy endings, and which still has a powerful hold on our imagination. Dec 21
This week on "Sunday Morning" (Dec. 21) A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley. Dec 21
A guide to "Made in America" holiday gifts, state by state The Made in America Holiday Gift Guide, promoting products made in the U.S., includes more than 150 companies from all 50 states. For small business owners, being included in this year's gift guide feels close to a Christmas miracle. Dec 14
Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson on the musical alchemy of "Song Sung Blue" In their new movie, "Song Sung Blue," Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson play Mike and Claire Sardina, the real-life musical impersonators from Milwaukee who sang as the Neil Diamond tribute act Lightning & Thunder. Dec 15
Fear of flying: Faith Salie on Secretary Duffy and the pajama resistance When Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy admonished air travelers who didn't "dress up" for their flights, flyers responded – by wearing pajamas. Faith Salie looks at what travelers think of the Secretary's flight of fancy. Dec 14
What are the prospects for laid-off workers? In 2025, more than 1.1 million Americans were laid off from their jobs, the most since the COVID pandemic, even as corporate profits remain high. Business experts discuss the reasons why companies resort to layoffs. Dec 14
Commentaries
Where there's a will, there's a way: The case for advance planning
There's no time like the present to prepare for your ultimate demise. Advance planning consultant Amy Pickard, creator of Good to Go!, tells us why it's important to not wait until it's almost (or definitely) too late to make your final wishes known.
Dan Bergmann on his autism, and a breakthrough lesson
Classified for years as "intellectually disabled," a young man's education, and later success, took a dramatic turn thanks to one teacher's thoughtful instruction.
Kelefa Sanneh on the perverse charm of punk music
The author of "Major Labels: A History of Popular Music in Seven Genres" talks about a mixtape that changed his life at age 14, and how a Ramones concert evoked the thrill of punk music.
David Byrne on the return of the group social experience
The musician discusses the importance of collective rituals, such as concerts, which have been denied us during the pandemic lockdown, and how their return is part of our healing.
The Book Report: Recommendations from Washington Post critic Ron Charles (September 26)
News of upcoming fall fiction and non-fiction titles.
NYT reporter Dan Barry on 9/11, and messages written in dust
The Pulitzer Prize-winner recalls the scene at Ground Zero, and words of grief, anger and faint hope scrawled in the dust that had settled on the surrounding buildings.
Charles M. Blow on when the media gives a platform to hate
The New York Times columnist says exposing evil in the world risks amplifying what may be, to some, an allure.
Billie Jean King on achieving true equality
The tennis great says female champions of social justice movements fighting for equality for every human being should not be discriminated against because of their gender.
Afghanistan wasn't all for nothing, says Army vet
Retired Staff Sgt. Travis Mills, who was severely injured by an IED during his third tour in Afghanistan, sums up the contributions and sacrifices of American and NATO forces in the country over the past two decades: We did good.
MTV turns 40 years old
Serena Altschul discusses the birth in 1981 of the cable channel devoted to music videos, that became a broadcast pioneer of pop culture, news and reality TV. This is no longer your grandmother's MTV!
The Book Report: Reviews from Washington Post critic Ron Charles (August 1)
Recommendations of new fiction and non-fiction titles.
Sebastian Junger on the defense of freedom, in the land of the free
The bestselling author and journalist discusses attacks on American democracy, and the fight to protect a free country from enemies both foreign and domestic.
Bobby Flay on the next generation of cooking heroes
The cookbook author and Food Network star says inspiration for home cooks is now coming not just from TV chefs, but from TikTok.
Jim Gaffigan: Are we naïve to believe it's over?
The comedian refuses to say WHAT it is he hopes is "over" (so as not to jinx anything), but he's optimistic that the thing is over.
Commentary: Killed in the line of duty
Emilio J. Miyares, national president of Concerns of Police Survivors (COPS), remembers the families and friends of law enforcement officers who are killed for doing their job.
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A New Mexico monastery where the silence calls
The Monastery of Christ in the Desert, in Northern New Mexico, is home to 15 Benedictine monks, some livestock, and a guesthouse for people looking for a little quiet in this turbulent world. "Sunday Morning" pays a visit.
Sean Ono Lennon on being caretaker of the legacy of John Lennon & Yoko Ono
The musician-songwriter-producer, who says he feels a responsibility to promote his parents' legacy, talks about the animated short inspired by their anti-war anthem, "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)," and the new HBO documentary "One to One: John & Yoko."
Pentatonix: Friendships and harmonies
The a cappella quintet has won three Grammys and sold 10 million albums. Kirstin Maldonado, Scott Hoying, Mitch Grassi, Kevin Olusola and Matt Sallee talk about bringing their heavenly voices to the sounds of Christmas.
Remembering the treasured films of Rob Reiner
Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz looks back at the work of actor and director Rob Reiner, whose films became part of our shared cinematic language because of their humor, drama, and aching belief in humanity.
The enduring message of "It's a Wonderful Life"
Ted Koppel visits Seneca Falls, the Central New York town that's said to have inspired the 1946 Jimmy Stewart classic "It's a Wonderful Life," a film that celebrates smalltown virtues and happy endings, and which still has a powerful hold on our imagination.
This week on "Sunday Morning" (Dec. 21)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
A guide to "Made in America" holiday gifts, state by state
The Made in America Holiday Gift Guide, promoting products made in the U.S., includes more than 150 companies from all 50 states. For small business owners, being included in this year's gift guide feels close to a Christmas miracle.
Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson on the musical alchemy of "Song Sung Blue"
In their new movie, "Song Sung Blue," Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson play Mike and Claire Sardina, the real-life musical impersonators from Milwaukee who sang as the Neil Diamond tribute act Lightning & Thunder.
Fear of flying: Faith Salie on Secretary Duffy and the pajama resistance
When Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy admonished air travelers who didn't "dress up" for their flights, flyers responded – by wearing pajamas. Faith Salie looks at what travelers think of the Secretary's flight of fancy.
What are the prospects for laid-off workers?
In 2025, more than 1.1 million Americans were laid off from their jobs, the most since the COVID pandemic, even as corporate profits remain high. Business experts discuss the reasons why companies resort to layoffs.