A Passover message: Overcoming a plague of hubris Senior Rabbi Steve Leder, of the Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles, offers a transcendent message about escaping the shadows of narrow-mindedness, and stepping into the light of empathy. Apr 9, 2023
Beware, restaurants: David Sedaris espouses "heganism" Is that a thing? The humorist considers how dietary restrictions may go a little too far. Mar 26, 2023
"STFU" author Dan Lyons on his call to talk less, listen more In a world that constantly invites you to talk more, comment more and overshare, the journalist and New York Times bestselling author talks about the value of learning when NOT to speak. Mar 19, 2023
Jim Gaffigan: From laughs to ZZZs The comedian has learned that his routines can be useful for children having trouble falling asleep. It's not the kind of affirmation he was looking for. Mar 19, 2023
Michelle Miller on a lifetime's search for a sense of "Belonging" The co-host of "CBS Saturday Morning," and author of the memoir "Belonging: A Daughter's Search for Identity Through Love and Loss," talks about her family story, her biracial background, and her struggle to find acceptance. Mar 5, 2023
Why we watch football New Yorker writer Louisa Thomas says that, in spite of football's violence, audiences will gravitate to the spectacle of Super Bowl LVII to share in the surprise, the joy, the awe – and the devastation – of the sport. Feb 12, 2023
Mark Whitaker on the history of the Black power movement The author of "Saying It Loud: 1966-The Year Black Power Challenged the Civil Rights Movement" examines the birth of Black Power, and the lessons (and warnings) for today's activists. Feb 5, 2023
Charles Blow on Tyre Nichols' death, and America's shame The New York Times columnist says the nation's commitment to change, following protests over the death of George Floyd and a wave of historic protests in its wake, has been abandoned. Jan 29, 2023
Hey, Boss, David Sedaris wants to correct you The humorist has noticed some irritating habits in the way people address one another. Jan 22, 2023
Jane Pauley on Barbara Walters, the GOAT The "Sunday Morning" anchor remembers the trailblazing journalist whose drive, tenacity and talent helped inspire countless young women to pursue careers in broadcasting. Jan 1, 2023
Faith Salie on Santa and the gift of magic The "Sunday Morning" correspondent talks about her visits from Santa Claus through the years, and how even "grown-up kids" can feel the joy he spreads to children - and to all who yearn to believe. Dec 18, 2022
Jim Gaffigan: This is NOT "the most wonderful time of the year" It's December, it's cold and crowded, and comedian Jim Gaffigan chafes at the obligation to greet others with "Happy Holidays!" He'd rather be honest. Dec 18, 2022
Rabbi Steve Leder on the line between free speech and antisemitism The senior rabbi of Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles says "Jew hatred" is often promulgated by other marginalized communities – and ignores our common humanity. Dec 4, 2022
Giving thanks, through the joy of Mango Pie This Thanksgiving holiday, musician and "Song Exploder" host Hrishikesh Hirway offers his thoughts on how food - including his mom's Mango Pie recipe - brings people together as an instrument of love. Nov 20, 2022
Douglas Brinkley: Our planet needs another "Rachel Carson moment" The historian says Carson, whose writings helped spur the environmental movement of the '60s, should be remembered by voters - and politicians - who need to understand climate change is the primary challenge of our own time. Nov 13, 2022
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
A Passover message: Overcoming a plague of hubris
Senior Rabbi Steve Leder, of the Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles, offers a transcendent message about escaping the shadows of narrow-mindedness, and stepping into the light of empathy.
Beware, restaurants: David Sedaris espouses "heganism"
Is that a thing? The humorist considers how dietary restrictions may go a little too far.
"STFU" author Dan Lyons on his call to talk less, listen more
In a world that constantly invites you to talk more, comment more and overshare, the journalist and New York Times bestselling author talks about the value of learning when NOT to speak.
Jim Gaffigan: From laughs to ZZZs
The comedian has learned that his routines can be useful for children having trouble falling asleep. It's not the kind of affirmation he was looking for.
Michelle Miller on a lifetime's search for a sense of "Belonging"
The co-host of "CBS Saturday Morning," and author of the memoir "Belonging: A Daughter's Search for Identity Through Love and Loss," talks about her family story, her biracial background, and her struggle to find acceptance.
Why we watch football
New Yorker writer Louisa Thomas says that, in spite of football's violence, audiences will gravitate to the spectacle of Super Bowl LVII to share in the surprise, the joy, the awe – and the devastation – of the sport.
Mark Whitaker on the history of the Black power movement
The author of "Saying It Loud: 1966-The Year Black Power Challenged the Civil Rights Movement" examines the birth of Black Power, and the lessons (and warnings) for today's activists.
Charles Blow on Tyre Nichols' death, and America's shame
The New York Times columnist says the nation's commitment to change, following protests over the death of George Floyd and a wave of historic protests in its wake, has been abandoned.
Hey, Boss, David Sedaris wants to correct you
The humorist has noticed some irritating habits in the way people address one another.
Jane Pauley on Barbara Walters, the GOAT
The "Sunday Morning" anchor remembers the trailblazing journalist whose drive, tenacity and talent helped inspire countless young women to pursue careers in broadcasting.
Faith Salie on Santa and the gift of magic
The "Sunday Morning" correspondent talks about her visits from Santa Claus through the years, and how even "grown-up kids" can feel the joy he spreads to children - and to all who yearn to believe.
Jim Gaffigan: This is NOT "the most wonderful time of the year"
It's December, it's cold and crowded, and comedian Jim Gaffigan chafes at the obligation to greet others with "Happy Holidays!" He'd rather be honest.
Rabbi Steve Leder on the line between free speech and antisemitism
The senior rabbi of Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles says "Jew hatred" is often promulgated by other marginalized communities – and ignores our common humanity.
Giving thanks, through the joy of Mango Pie
This Thanksgiving holiday, musician and "Song Exploder" host Hrishikesh Hirway offers his thoughts on how food - including his mom's Mango Pie recipe - brings people together as an instrument of love.
Douglas Brinkley: Our planet needs another "Rachel Carson moment"
The historian says Carson, whose writings helped spur the environmental movement of the '60s, should be remembered by voters - and politicians - who need to understand climate change is the primary challenge of our own time.
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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.