The Book Report: Reviews from Washington Post critic Ron Charles (August 30) Recommendations of new fiction and non-fiction titles Aug 30, 2020
RNC 2020: Unconventional wisdom regarding an unconventional president "60 Minutes" correspondent John Dickerson shares his thoughts on what to expect from this week's Republican National Convention, where President Trump and his party will make the case for a second term Aug 23, 2020
Jim Gaffigan: Back to (home) school The comedian wonders whether another semester of "distance learning" will provide much learning for his kids, when they won't be all that distant from him. Aug 23, 2020
Setting the stage for the Democratic Party's unconventional convention John Dickerson on the evolving nature of political conventions, and how, in 2020, a pandemic means the serendipity and boisterous frivolity of a political party will be quarantined. Aug 16, 2020
Jane Pauley on recognizing depression Low-grade depression can arrive out of the blue, and during these times of pandemic, the stresses of lockdown, family tensions and job loss can further challenge our mental well-being Aug 16, 2020
Jim Gaffigan on acquiring a green thumb During these unsettling times, the comedian has found a measure of control by planting seeds, watering them, and growing something where there used to be just dirt Aug 9, 2020
The Book Report: Reviews from Washington Post critic Ron Charles (August 2) Recommendations of new fiction and non-fiction titles Aug 2, 2020
Jim Gaffigan on living in a time warp The calendar may say it's August, but the comedian isn't buying it, 'cause he's still trapped in a routine of doing the same things he did months ago Aug 2, 2020
Book excerpt: "The Virus In the Age of Madness" With the pandemic, French author and philosopher Bernard-Henri Lévy writes, America has experienced its "viral Pearl Harbor" Jul 31, 2020
Christopher David: "Our city has been turned into a war zone intentionally" The Navy veteran who stood up to a beating by camouflage-wearing officers at a Portland Black Lives Matter demonstration says federal forces are violating their oath to the Constitution Jul 26, 2020
Jim Gaffigan on his first drive-in standup show For the first time during the pandemic, the comedian took his show on the road – literally, by performing standup for an audience socially distancing in parked cars Jul 19, 2020
Theodore Roosevelt's great-grandson says: Remove the statue Mark Roosevelt wants the memorial to the 26th president removed from the Museum of Natural History in New York City Jul 12, 2020
The Book Report: Reviews from Washington Post critic Ron Charles (July 5) Recommendations of new fiction and non-fiction titles Jul 5, 2020
Opinion: Nancy Giles The "Sunday Morning" contributor discusses cellphone video that millions see – undeniable proof of the racist acts that some of us have lived with for a long time Jul 5, 2020
Jim Gaffigan: 2020, please turn your notifications off Much of the year was cancelled by COVID, but the comedian still receives pre-programmed calendar alerts to events that never happen – a reminder of all he's missing in life Jul 5, 2020
This week on "Sunday Morning" (Dec. 28) A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley. 6H ago
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
Commentaries
The Book Report: Reviews from Washington Post critic Ron Charles (August 30)
Recommendations of new fiction and non-fiction titles
RNC 2020: Unconventional wisdom regarding an unconventional president
"60 Minutes" correspondent John Dickerson shares his thoughts on what to expect from this week's Republican National Convention, where President Trump and his party will make the case for a second term
Jim Gaffigan: Back to (home) school
The comedian wonders whether another semester of "distance learning" will provide much learning for his kids, when they won't be all that distant from him.
Setting the stage for the Democratic Party's unconventional convention
John Dickerson on the evolving nature of political conventions, and how, in 2020, a pandemic means the serendipity and boisterous frivolity of a political party will be quarantined.
Jane Pauley on recognizing depression
Low-grade depression can arrive out of the blue, and during these times of pandemic, the stresses of lockdown, family tensions and job loss can further challenge our mental well-being
Jim Gaffigan on acquiring a green thumb
During these unsettling times, the comedian has found a measure of control by planting seeds, watering them, and growing something where there used to be just dirt
The Book Report: Reviews from Washington Post critic Ron Charles (August 2)
Recommendations of new fiction and non-fiction titles
Jim Gaffigan on living in a time warp
The calendar may say it's August, but the comedian isn't buying it, 'cause he's still trapped in a routine of doing the same things he did months ago
Book excerpt: "The Virus In the Age of Madness"
With the pandemic, French author and philosopher Bernard-Henri Lévy writes, America has experienced its "viral Pearl Harbor"
Christopher David: "Our city has been turned into a war zone intentionally"
The Navy veteran who stood up to a beating by camouflage-wearing officers at a Portland Black Lives Matter demonstration says federal forces are violating their oath to the Constitution
Jim Gaffigan on his first drive-in standup show
For the first time during the pandemic, the comedian took his show on the road – literally, by performing standup for an audience socially distancing in parked cars
Theodore Roosevelt's great-grandson says: Remove the statue
Mark Roosevelt wants the memorial to the 26th president removed from the Museum of Natural History in New York City
The Book Report: Reviews from Washington Post critic Ron Charles (July 5)
Recommendations of new fiction and non-fiction titles
Opinion: Nancy Giles
The "Sunday Morning" contributor discusses cellphone video that millions see – undeniable proof of the racist acts that some of us have lived with for a long time
Jim Gaffigan: 2020, please turn your notifications off
Much of the year was cancelled by COVID, but the comedian still receives pre-programmed calendar alerts to events that never happen – a reminder of all he's missing in life
More From Sunday Morning
This week on "Sunday Morning" (Dec. 28)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
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.