The Biden-Trump debate was held. Now what? One candidate stumbled, the other repeatedly lied. John Dickerson considers the next steps in an election in which President Biden has declared democracy itself is on the ballot. Jun 30, 2024
The Biden-Trump debate: An interview for the nation's top job John Dickerson looks at the historical precedents of presidential debates, and explains why a Biden-Trump debate is like no other. Jun 23, 2024
Jim Gaffigan on being a bourbon aficionado The comedian, a longtime beer guy, is new to the enjoyment of liquor, and finds it helps him forget his five kids. Mar 17, 2024
Luke Burbank on taking "spring ahead" to the next level It's that time of year, when Daylight Saving Time costs us an hour of sleep, but gifts us another hour of light at the end of the day. Correspondent Luke Burbank is ready for more. Mar 10, 2024
David Sedaris on why you should dress like a corpse The humorist has noticed that some people just don't know when to dress their best. C'mon, people, is it so hard to put on a tie? Feb 25, 2024
Jason Carter on Jimmy Carter's strength of spirit The former president's grandson says his grandfather, who has witnessed massive transformations in the world during the past century, maintains his spirit thanks to his unwavering adherence to principles of faith and respect for others. Feb 18, 2024
Jim Gaffigan on surviving the holidays reality TV-style The comedian says spending the holiday season with extended family and office mates carries with it a heavy reality TV vibe – but you can't vote anyone off the island. Jan 7, 2024
RIP Jim Gaffigan, by Jim Gaffigan The comedian gets a jump on the obituary writers by composing a memorial for himself. Dec 31, 2023
The Endangered Species Act at 50: "The most dazzling and impactful environmental feat of all time" Historian Douglas Brinkley celebrates the success of the 1973 law that finally gave legal protection to America's iconic flora and fauna facing extinction. Dec 31, 2023
Anderson Cooper on freeing yourself from the burden of grief The "60 Minutes" and CNN journalist talks about the propensity among many people to bury their grief over lost loved ones in silence, and how hiding one's grief can inflict an additional burden. Dec 31, 2023
The horror! Jim Gaffigan on horrible kids' movies The comedian says that the sacrifices parents typically make for their offspring pale in comparison to buying tickets and sitting through objectively bad movies geared towards children. Dec 24, 2023
Charles M. Blow on reversing the Great Migration The New York Times columnist behind the new HBO documentary "South to Black Power" talks of how Black Americans migrating South could gain majorities or near-majorities in states and wield real political power. Dec 17, 2023
Historian Evan Thomas on Justice Sandra Day O'Connor The author of the biography "First," about the first female U.S. Supreme Court Justice, remembers the impact that Sandra Day O'Connor had during her 24 years on the High Court. Dec 3, 2023
George Santos and the lesson of what happens when lying becomes a way of life Journalist Mark Chiusano, author of "The Fabulist," says the N.Y. Republican won - and kept - his seat in Congress because the weakness of America's institutions allowed Santos' lies to go undetected. Nov 26, 2023
Dr. Tim Johnson on finding a middle-ground in the abortion debate A Protestant minister, emergency room physician and commentator, Dr. Johnson offers a compromise for people on both sides of the argument over the right to an abortion. Nov 12, 2023
Book excerpt: "Incomparable Grace: JFK in the Presidency" by Mark K. Updegrove The presidential historian's book traces John F. Kennedy's years in the White House, including his final days leading up to a political fundraising trip in Texas. 19H ago
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How the FIRE movement is inspiring early retirees Nik and Adinah Johnson, who retired in their forties, are part of FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early), a movement that looks at work as a means to an end, and where frugality buys freedom from the rat race. Aug 3
"Sunday Morning" Retirement Guide Resources to help with planning a financially healthy retirement. Aug 2
This week on "Sunday Morning" (August 3): The Money Issue A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley. Aug 3
How faulty drug tests are turning new moms' lives upside-down New mothers say they had to undergo devastating investigations after hospitals reported their false positive drug tests to child welfare agencies shortly after they gave birth. Jul 27
Michael Feinstein on passing his love of great songs to the next generation The singer's love for the Great American Songbook goes far beyond standards written by Gershwin or Porter. Aug 1
Kristin Scott Thomas on the pain behind "My Mother's Wedding" The Oscar-nominated star of "The English Patient" and "Slow Horses" has directed and co-written her first film: the heartfelt "My Mother's Wedding," about three daughters who come together to attend their mom's third nuptials – a story inspired by Thomas' own childhood losses. Jul 27
The iconic sculptures of Louise Nevelson It took the art world decades to recognize Louise Nevelson, whose monochromatic and immersive sculptures, often incorporating found objects, verged on the monumental. Jul 27
This week on "Sunday Morning" (July 27) A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley. Jul 27
Commentaries
The Biden-Trump debate was held. Now what?
One candidate stumbled, the other repeatedly lied. John Dickerson considers the next steps in an election in which President Biden has declared democracy itself is on the ballot.
The Biden-Trump debate: An interview for the nation's top job
John Dickerson looks at the historical precedents of presidential debates, and explains why a Biden-Trump debate is like no other.
Jim Gaffigan on being a bourbon aficionado
The comedian, a longtime beer guy, is new to the enjoyment of liquor, and finds it helps him forget his five kids.
Luke Burbank on taking "spring ahead" to the next level
It's that time of year, when Daylight Saving Time costs us an hour of sleep, but gifts us another hour of light at the end of the day. Correspondent Luke Burbank is ready for more.
David Sedaris on why you should dress like a corpse
The humorist has noticed that some people just don't know when to dress their best. C'mon, people, is it so hard to put on a tie?
Jason Carter on Jimmy Carter's strength of spirit
The former president's grandson says his grandfather, who has witnessed massive transformations in the world during the past century, maintains his spirit thanks to his unwavering adherence to principles of faith and respect for others.
Jim Gaffigan on surviving the holidays reality TV-style
The comedian says spending the holiday season with extended family and office mates carries with it a heavy reality TV vibe – but you can't vote anyone off the island.
RIP Jim Gaffigan, by Jim Gaffigan
The comedian gets a jump on the obituary writers by composing a memorial for himself.
The Endangered Species Act at 50: "The most dazzling and impactful environmental feat of all time"
Historian Douglas Brinkley celebrates the success of the 1973 law that finally gave legal protection to America's iconic flora and fauna facing extinction.
Anderson Cooper on freeing yourself from the burden of grief
The "60 Minutes" and CNN journalist talks about the propensity among many people to bury their grief over lost loved ones in silence, and how hiding one's grief can inflict an additional burden.
The horror! Jim Gaffigan on horrible kids' movies
The comedian says that the sacrifices parents typically make for their offspring pale in comparison to buying tickets and sitting through objectively bad movies geared towards children.
Charles M. Blow on reversing the Great Migration
The New York Times columnist behind the new HBO documentary "South to Black Power" talks of how Black Americans migrating South could gain majorities or near-majorities in states and wield real political power.
Historian Evan Thomas on Justice Sandra Day O'Connor
The author of the biography "First," about the first female U.S. Supreme Court Justice, remembers the impact that Sandra Day O'Connor had during her 24 years on the High Court.
George Santos and the lesson of what happens when lying becomes a way of life
Journalist Mark Chiusano, author of "The Fabulist," says the N.Y. Republican won - and kept - his seat in Congress because the weakness of America's institutions allowed Santos' lies to go undetected.
Dr. Tim Johnson on finding a middle-ground in the abortion debate
A Protestant minister, emergency room physician and commentator, Dr. Johnson offers a compromise for people on both sides of the argument over the right to an abortion.
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This week on "Sunday Morning" (August 10)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
How the FIRE movement is inspiring early retirees
Nik and Adinah Johnson, who retired in their forties, are part of FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early), a movement that looks at work as a means to an end, and where frugality buys freedom from the rat race.
"Sunday Morning" Retirement Guide
Resources to help with planning a financially healthy retirement.
This week on "Sunday Morning" (August 3): The Money Issue
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
How faulty drug tests are turning new moms' lives upside-down
New mothers say they had to undergo devastating investigations after hospitals reported their false positive drug tests to child welfare agencies shortly after they gave birth.
Michael Feinstein on passing his love of great songs to the next generation
The singer's love for the Great American Songbook goes far beyond standards written by Gershwin or Porter.
Kristin Scott Thomas on the pain behind "My Mother's Wedding"
The Oscar-nominated star of "The English Patient" and "Slow Horses" has directed and co-written her first film: the heartfelt "My Mother's Wedding," about three daughters who come together to attend their mom's third nuptials – a story inspired by Thomas' own childhood losses.
The iconic sculptures of Louise Nevelson
It took the art world decades to recognize Louise Nevelson, whose monochromatic and immersive sculptures, often incorporating found objects, verged on the monumental.
This week on "Sunday Morning" (July 27)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.