Historian on Trump indictment: "The most important criminal trial in American history" Princeton University professor Julian Zelizer says, in charging the former president in the January 6 insurrection, the Department of Justice has boldly declared it will hold our leaders accountable if they violate sacrosanct democratic principles. Aug 6, 2023
Historian Yuval Noah Harari warns of dictatorship in Israel The author says that in Israel, which has no constitution, the only check on governmental abuses of power is the Supreme Court, which is now under attack by forces that wish to rule with impunity. Jul 16, 2023
You have summer plans? Jim Gaffigan does not It's summer, a time to relax. So, why is everyone intent on making plans, for trips far away from home? Comedian Jim Gaffigan, who likes to avoid stress, questions the logic of this. Jul 9, 2023
Celebrating July 2, America's other Independence Day On July 2, 1964, President Johnson signed into law the Civil Rights Act, ending our nation's apartheid. Mark Updegrove, president & CEO of the LBJ Foundation, looks back on a watershed moment in American democracy when segregation was finally made illegal. Jul 2, 2023
"American Whitelash": Fear-mongering and the rise in white nationalist violence Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Wesley Lowery discusses violent acts against democracy by aggrieved white supremacists, and how a new election cycle raises the stakes. Jun 25, 2023
On Father's Day Jim Gaffigan ponders the peculiar lives of childless men Every third Sunday in June all the men who have generously taken on the role of dad in some child's life are honored with coffee mugs, neckties, and BBQ equipment. For men who do not have children, don't feel left out; comedian Jim Gaffigan has a message for you. Jun 18, 2023
Comedian Alex Edelman on how to make it to Broadway Performing in a Broadway production is a lifelong dream for many. For writer-comedian Alex Edelman, his path to the Great White Way, where he is presenting his one-man show, "Just For Us," started in a pub behind a London shoe store. Jun 11, 2023
Joel Grey on the alchemy of theater The renowned song-and-dance man, who will be honored with a lifetime achievement Tony Award, offers his thoughts on the special community formed by those in the theater – and the audience. Jun 11, 2023
Former Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin condemns threats to default on U.S. gov't debt The political fight that jeopardized the government's ability to pay its bills threatened severe economic harm; Robert Rubin warns any future fights over the debt ceiling are risky and irresponsible. Jun 4, 2023
Remembering murdered journalist George Polk This month marks 75 years since the legendary newsman was murdered while covering a civil war in Greece. CBS News' Steven Portnoy reflects on journalists who are targeted for seeking to expose the truth. May 28, 2023
For Mother's Day Amy Klobuchar celebrates her mom's lessons The U.S. senator remembers her mother, a second-grade schoolteacher, whose lessons on butterflies continued to nourish her students for years to come. May 14, 2023
Alexandra Petri on a Supreme code of ethics Imagine if justices of the Highest Court in the Land had to live under a code of ethics just like us mere mortals – such as reporting when they've accepted gifts from wealthy collectors of Nazi memorabilia! Imagine that! May 7, 2023
Sarah DiGregorio on how supporting nurses helps all of us The author of "Taking Care: The Story of Nursing and Its Power to Change Our World" discusses the power of the nurse-patient relationship, and how poor nurse-to-patient ratios can be a matter of life or death. Apr 30, 2023
Amy Silverstein speaks up for change in drugs tied to organ transplants The author of "Sick Girl" and "My Glory Was I Had Such Friends," who has lived for 35 years thanks to two donor hearts, calls for changes needed to improve immunosuppressive drugs necessary for organ transplants. Apr 23, 2023
An Easter message: The victory of light over darkness The Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church, the Most Reverend Michael Curry, offers a message about the power of God's love. Apr 9, 2023
Princeton President Christopher Eisgruber on addressing challenges facing higher education Universities have found themselves under pressure from President Trump – from blocked funds for research, to attacks on their admission policies and diversity programs. Princeton's president says, "The stakes are really high." Nov 5
George Clooney on "Jay Kelly," fame and family In his latest film, George Clooney plays a familiar role – one of the world's biggest movie stars – who nonetheless tries to reconcile professional success and his personal shortcomings. Nov 2
Dealing with the crushing costs of child care For some, the high cost of child care in the U.S. is a higher expense than rents and mortgages, or even in-state college tuition, and has pushed tens of thousands of women out of the workforce this year alone. Nov 2
Salman Rushdie on "The Eleventh Hour" and free speech The author talks about his first fiction published since the 2022 attack that nearly killed him; his own immigrant experience in the U.S.; and what happens when freedom of speech dies. Nov 2
Ken Burns on America's origin story: "The most important event since the birth of Christ" The documentary filmmaker, long a chronicler of the American experience, talks about his latest film for PBS, "The American Revolution," and why the end of the Revolutionary War did not mean the end of our nation's revolution. Nov 2
The Book Report: Ron Charles' latest picks (Nov. 2) The Washington Post book reviewer offers highlights from fall's fiction and non-fiction releases. Nov 2
Book excerpt: "The Wayfinder" by Adam Johnson The Pulitzer Prize- and National Book Award-winner returns with an epic tale set in Polynesia a thousand years in the past. Nov 2
Book excerpt: "1929" by Andrew Ross Sorkin The New York Times financial columnist's new book looks back to Wall Street's most catastrophic market collapse. Nov 2
Book excerpt: "Love, Sex, and Frankenstein" by Caroline Lea The author of "The Glass Woman" returns with a gripping reimagining of how young Mary Shelley created her classic horror novel. Nov 2
Book excerpt: "A Guardian and a Thief" by Megha Majumdar A National Book Award finalist, Megha Majumdar's novel is set in India in a climate-ravaged near-future. Nov 2
Commentaries
Historian on Trump indictment: "The most important criminal trial in American history"
Princeton University professor Julian Zelizer says, in charging the former president in the January 6 insurrection, the Department of Justice has boldly declared it will hold our leaders accountable if they violate sacrosanct democratic principles.
Historian Yuval Noah Harari warns of dictatorship in Israel
The author says that in Israel, which has no constitution, the only check on governmental abuses of power is the Supreme Court, which is now under attack by forces that wish to rule with impunity.
You have summer plans? Jim Gaffigan does not
It's summer, a time to relax. So, why is everyone intent on making plans, for trips far away from home? Comedian Jim Gaffigan, who likes to avoid stress, questions the logic of this.
Celebrating July 2, America's other Independence Day
On July 2, 1964, President Johnson signed into law the Civil Rights Act, ending our nation's apartheid. Mark Updegrove, president & CEO of the LBJ Foundation, looks back on a watershed moment in American democracy when segregation was finally made illegal.
"American Whitelash": Fear-mongering and the rise in white nationalist violence
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Wesley Lowery discusses violent acts against democracy by aggrieved white supremacists, and how a new election cycle raises the stakes.
On Father's Day Jim Gaffigan ponders the peculiar lives of childless men
Every third Sunday in June all the men who have generously taken on the role of dad in some child's life are honored with coffee mugs, neckties, and BBQ equipment. For men who do not have children, don't feel left out; comedian Jim Gaffigan has a message for you.
Comedian Alex Edelman on how to make it to Broadway
Performing in a Broadway production is a lifelong dream for many. For writer-comedian Alex Edelman, his path to the Great White Way, where he is presenting his one-man show, "Just For Us," started in a pub behind a London shoe store.
Joel Grey on the alchemy of theater
The renowned song-and-dance man, who will be honored with a lifetime achievement Tony Award, offers his thoughts on the special community formed by those in the theater – and the audience.
Former Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin condemns threats to default on U.S. gov't debt
The political fight that jeopardized the government's ability to pay its bills threatened severe economic harm; Robert Rubin warns any future fights over the debt ceiling are risky and irresponsible.
Remembering murdered journalist George Polk
This month marks 75 years since the legendary newsman was murdered while covering a civil war in Greece. CBS News' Steven Portnoy reflects on journalists who are targeted for seeking to expose the truth.
For Mother's Day Amy Klobuchar celebrates her mom's lessons
The U.S. senator remembers her mother, a second-grade schoolteacher, whose lessons on butterflies continued to nourish her students for years to come.
Alexandra Petri on a Supreme code of ethics
Imagine if justices of the Highest Court in the Land had to live under a code of ethics just like us mere mortals – such as reporting when they've accepted gifts from wealthy collectors of Nazi memorabilia! Imagine that!
Sarah DiGregorio on how supporting nurses helps all of us
The author of "Taking Care: The Story of Nursing and Its Power to Change Our World" discusses the power of the nurse-patient relationship, and how poor nurse-to-patient ratios can be a matter of life or death.
Amy Silverstein speaks up for change in drugs tied to organ transplants
The author of "Sick Girl" and "My Glory Was I Had Such Friends," who has lived for 35 years thanks to two donor hearts, calls for changes needed to improve immunosuppressive drugs necessary for organ transplants.
An Easter message: The victory of light over darkness
The Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church, the Most Reverend Michael Curry, offers a message about the power of God's love.
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Princeton President Christopher Eisgruber on addressing challenges facing higher education
Universities have found themselves under pressure from President Trump – from blocked funds for research, to attacks on their admission policies and diversity programs. Princeton's president says, "The stakes are really high."
George Clooney on "Jay Kelly," fame and family
In his latest film, George Clooney plays a familiar role – one of the world's biggest movie stars – who nonetheless tries to reconcile professional success and his personal shortcomings.
Dealing with the crushing costs of child care
For some, the high cost of child care in the U.S. is a higher expense than rents and mortgages, or even in-state college tuition, and has pushed tens of thousands of women out of the workforce this year alone.
Salman Rushdie on "The Eleventh Hour" and free speech
The author talks about his first fiction published since the 2022 attack that nearly killed him; his own immigrant experience in the U.S.; and what happens when freedom of speech dies.
Ken Burns on America's origin story: "The most important event since the birth of Christ"
The documentary filmmaker, long a chronicler of the American experience, talks about his latest film for PBS, "The American Revolution," and why the end of the Revolutionary War did not mean the end of our nation's revolution.
The Book Report: Ron Charles' latest picks (Nov. 2)
The Washington Post book reviewer offers highlights from fall's fiction and non-fiction releases.
Book excerpt: "The Wayfinder" by Adam Johnson
The Pulitzer Prize- and National Book Award-winner returns with an epic tale set in Polynesia a thousand years in the past.
Book excerpt: "1929" by Andrew Ross Sorkin
The New York Times financial columnist's new book looks back to Wall Street's most catastrophic market collapse.
Book excerpt: "Love, Sex, and Frankenstein" by Caroline Lea
The author of "The Glass Woman" returns with a gripping reimagining of how young Mary Shelley created her classic horror novel.
Book excerpt: "A Guardian and a Thief" by Megha Majumdar
A National Book Award finalist, Megha Majumdar's novel is set in India in a climate-ravaged near-future.