Douglas Brinkley: Let us celebrate patriots who put country over party The historian says truth-tellers guard our Constitution, as demonstrated by January 6 Committee vice chair Liz Cheney, and former Trump White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson, speaking out against fellow Republicans' actions during the insurrection at the Capitol. Jul 3, 2022
SCOTUS' abortion ruling, and when a right becomes a crime Columbia Law professor Carol Sanger says the Supreme Court's decision overturning Roe v. Wade means women are losing an established right touching on the most intimate aspects of family life – and face a new era of woman-shaming. Jun 26, 2022
January 6 hearings: Can our Union survive? The Select Committee hearings into the violent attack on Congress by Trump supporters, and about the ongoing struggle between the will of the voters and election deniers, may determine whether forces of democracy or of chaos prevail. Jun 5, 2022
"Who will go for us?" Memorial Day, and honoring those who gave all USAF Chief of Staff Gen. C.Q. Brown, Jr., on honoring the sacrifices of U.S. service men and women who died protecting the freedoms we all enjoy. May 29, 2022
Martha Stewart on spring cleaning your home office space After two-and-a-half years of working from home, your office-away-from-office can do with some refreshing. The multimedia lifestyle entrepreneur offers some organizing tips. May 22, 2022
Gwyneth Paltrow on the joys and stresses of motherhood The Oscar-winning actress and founder/CEO of Goop talks about the emotional highs and lows of becoming a mother, from giving birth and postpartum depression, to the pleasure of a Mother's Day brunch you don't have to cook yourself. May 8, 2022
Oprah Winfrey on the larger pandemic affecting U.S. health care Her Smithsonian Channel documentary, "The Color of Care," examines how COVID has exposed the prevalence of racial disparities in our healthcare system, costing lives. May 1, 2022
A Passover prayer: We must use our freedom to liberate the oppressed Steve Leder, senior rabbi of Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles, reminds us of the human imperative to alleviate suffering around the world. Apr 17, 2022
An Easter prayer: The power of peace to create a more just world Sharon Kugler, University Chaplain at Yale, on the importance of addressing aggression, poverty, ignorance and violence that oppresses and destroys our human family. Apr 17, 2022
The Book Report: Washington Post critic Ron Charles (April 17) Recommendations from our book reviewer of new fiction and non-fiction titles for the spring. Apr 17, 2022
Charles M. Blow on "The Slap" as a cultural Rorschach test The New York Times columnist examines the myriad takes about Will Smith's physical and verbal confrontation against comedian Chris Rock during the Academy Awards broadcast. Apr 3, 2022
Jim Gaffigan's advice to parents of young kids: It only gets worse After years of standup in which he's complained about his five young children, the comedian and "Sunday Morning" commentator has discovered something truly terrifying: being the father of five older children. Mar 27, 2022
The Book Report: Washington Post critic Ron Charles (March 13) Recommendations from our book reviewer of new fiction and non-fiction titles for the spring. Mar 13, 2022
John Dickerson on Zelensky's leadership, and on making courage contagious The Ukrainian president's defiance against the invading Russian army has done more than just help protect his country; it has helped bolster the strength of other democracies much older than Ukraine's. Mar 6, 2022
Russia's invasion of Ukraine is a test for America: John Dickerson The CBS News correspondent says standing up to Putin's lawless violation of another country's sovereignty – an attack on the values of self-determination and freedom – is a test of American ideals and morals. Feb 27, 2022
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
Douglas Brinkley: Let us celebrate patriots who put country over party
The historian says truth-tellers guard our Constitution, as demonstrated by January 6 Committee vice chair Liz Cheney, and former Trump White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson, speaking out against fellow Republicans' actions during the insurrection at the Capitol.
SCOTUS' abortion ruling, and when a right becomes a crime
Columbia Law professor Carol Sanger says the Supreme Court's decision overturning Roe v. Wade means women are losing an established right touching on the most intimate aspects of family life – and face a new era of woman-shaming.
January 6 hearings: Can our Union survive?
The Select Committee hearings into the violent attack on Congress by Trump supporters, and about the ongoing struggle between the will of the voters and election deniers, may determine whether forces of democracy or of chaos prevail.
"Who will go for us?" Memorial Day, and honoring those who gave all
USAF Chief of Staff Gen. C.Q. Brown, Jr., on honoring the sacrifices of U.S. service men and women who died protecting the freedoms we all enjoy.
Martha Stewart on spring cleaning your home office space
After two-and-a-half years of working from home, your office-away-from-office can do with some refreshing. The multimedia lifestyle entrepreneur offers some organizing tips.
Gwyneth Paltrow on the joys and stresses of motherhood
The Oscar-winning actress and founder/CEO of Goop talks about the emotional highs and lows of becoming a mother, from giving birth and postpartum depression, to the pleasure of a Mother's Day brunch you don't have to cook yourself.
Oprah Winfrey on the larger pandemic affecting U.S. health care
Her Smithsonian Channel documentary, "The Color of Care," examines how COVID has exposed the prevalence of racial disparities in our healthcare system, costing lives.
A Passover prayer: We must use our freedom to liberate the oppressed
Steve Leder, senior rabbi of Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles, reminds us of the human imperative to alleviate suffering around the world.
An Easter prayer: The power of peace to create a more just world
Sharon Kugler, University Chaplain at Yale, on the importance of addressing aggression, poverty, ignorance and violence that oppresses and destroys our human family.
The Book Report: Washington Post critic Ron Charles (April 17)
Recommendations from our book reviewer of new fiction and non-fiction titles for the spring.
Charles M. Blow on "The Slap" as a cultural Rorschach test
The New York Times columnist examines the myriad takes about Will Smith's physical and verbal confrontation against comedian Chris Rock during the Academy Awards broadcast.
Jim Gaffigan's advice to parents of young kids: It only gets worse
After years of standup in which he's complained about his five young children, the comedian and "Sunday Morning" commentator has discovered something truly terrifying: being the father of five older children.
The Book Report: Washington Post critic Ron Charles (March 13)
Recommendations from our book reviewer of new fiction and non-fiction titles for the spring.
John Dickerson on Zelensky's leadership, and on making courage contagious
The Ukrainian president's defiance against the invading Russian army has done more than just help protect his country; it has helped bolster the strength of other democracies much older than Ukraine's.
Russia's invasion of Ukraine is a test for America: John Dickerson
The CBS News correspondent says standing up to Putin's lawless violation of another country's sovereignty – an attack on the values of self-determination and freedom – is a test of American ideals and morals.
More From Sunday Morning
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.