How the killings of two Black sons ignited social justice movements New York Times columnist Charles Blow reflects on how the 2012 killing of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin – like the 1955 lynching of 14-year-old Emmett Till – sparked protest movements led by mothers with tears on their cheeks but steel in their spines. Feb 20, 2022
Super Bowl Sunday: Jim Gaffigan on the pageantry and the gluttony The "Sunday Morning" commentator opines on today's very American holiday – a mix of blood-pumping patriotism, violence and commercials, enhanced with foods we actually enjoy. Feb 13, 2022
Forget standing desks: Bed desks are the way to work Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, correspondent Luke Burbank has become part of a silent but cozy majority: those who prefer working horizontally. Feb 6, 2022
The Book Report: Recommendations from Washington Post critic Ron Charles (February 6) Looking for something special to read this winter? Our book reviewer offers a few new titles you should check out, from fiction to a memoir by an Emmy-winning actor with nothing to hide. Feb 6, 2022
Spelling out the Wordle craze Correspondent Faith Salie fills us in on the new puzzle game that's taking the world by storm, one letter at a time. Jan 31, 2022
Journalist Terence Smith on his encounter with Sirhan Sirhan's father The foreign correspondent and former "Sunday Morning" reporter, author of the new memoir, "Four Wars, Five Presidents," talks about discussing the murder of Senator Robert F. Kennedy with the assassin's father. Jan 23, 2022
Douglas Brinkley on voting rights and the "new Jim Crow" Nearly six decades after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., John Lewis, and others fought "Jim Crow" laws that blocked some Americans from the ballot box, leading to the Voting Rights Act of 1965, voting rights - and our very democracy - are under siege again. Jan 16, 2022
Jim Gaffigan on 2022: The future is here! The comedian's oldest child is almost a high school graduate – which means time is playing tricks on us. Jan 2, 2022
Gen. Steve Anderson on January 6 and the "domestic cancer" threatening American democracy The retired brigadier general reflects on defending our nation from all enemies, foreign and domestic, including those who attacked Congress and support Trump's "Big Lie," many of whom have ties to the U.S. military. Jan 2, 2022
Faith Salie on saying "grace" The "Sunday Morning" contributor suggests her own Word of the Year – one that has taken on many meanings in a challenging time. Dec 26, 2021
Jim Gaffigan: What would Jesus want for his birthday? The comedian ponders the evolution of the holiday season, which started with one man's birth, and now involves indoor trees and door-to-door singers. Dec 19, 2021
Jim Gaffigan on the perils of aging gracefully The comedian discusses his less-than-graceful attainment of years, and its effects on his knees. Nov 28, 2021
Lessons from Stephen Sondheim, the teacher Correspondent (and pianist) David Pogue remembers the advice given him by the musical theater giant. Nov 28, 2021
The Book Report: Recommendations from Washington Post critic Ron Charles (November 28) Suggested fall fiction and non-fiction titles, on topics ranging from animals to Beatles! Nov 28, 2021
Luke Burbank's tips for enjoying Thanksgiving A year after COVID canceled many family gatherings, the holiday is back, and the "Sunday Morning" commentator has some do's and don'ts about getting the most from your family's feast. Nov 14, 2021
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
How the killings of two Black sons ignited social justice movements
New York Times columnist Charles Blow reflects on how the 2012 killing of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin – like the 1955 lynching of 14-year-old Emmett Till – sparked protest movements led by mothers with tears on their cheeks but steel in their spines.
Super Bowl Sunday: Jim Gaffigan on the pageantry and the gluttony
The "Sunday Morning" commentator opines on today's very American holiday – a mix of blood-pumping patriotism, violence and commercials, enhanced with foods we actually enjoy.
Forget standing desks: Bed desks are the way to work
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, correspondent Luke Burbank has become part of a silent but cozy majority: those who prefer working horizontally.
The Book Report: Recommendations from Washington Post critic Ron Charles (February 6)
Looking for something special to read this winter? Our book reviewer offers a few new titles you should check out, from fiction to a memoir by an Emmy-winning actor with nothing to hide.
Spelling out the Wordle craze
Correspondent Faith Salie fills us in on the new puzzle game that's taking the world by storm, one letter at a time.
Journalist Terence Smith on his encounter with Sirhan Sirhan's father
The foreign correspondent and former "Sunday Morning" reporter, author of the new memoir, "Four Wars, Five Presidents," talks about discussing the murder of Senator Robert F. Kennedy with the assassin's father.
Douglas Brinkley on voting rights and the "new Jim Crow"
Nearly six decades after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., John Lewis, and others fought "Jim Crow" laws that blocked some Americans from the ballot box, leading to the Voting Rights Act of 1965, voting rights - and our very democracy - are under siege again.
Jim Gaffigan on 2022: The future is here!
The comedian's oldest child is almost a high school graduate – which means time is playing tricks on us.
Gen. Steve Anderson on January 6 and the "domestic cancer" threatening American democracy
The retired brigadier general reflects on defending our nation from all enemies, foreign and domestic, including those who attacked Congress and support Trump's "Big Lie," many of whom have ties to the U.S. military.
Faith Salie on saying "grace"
The "Sunday Morning" contributor suggests her own Word of the Year – one that has taken on many meanings in a challenging time.
Jim Gaffigan: What would Jesus want for his birthday?
The comedian ponders the evolution of the holiday season, which started with one man's birth, and now involves indoor trees and door-to-door singers.
Jim Gaffigan on the perils of aging gracefully
The comedian discusses his less-than-graceful attainment of years, and its effects on his knees.
Lessons from Stephen Sondheim, the teacher
Correspondent (and pianist) David Pogue remembers the advice given him by the musical theater giant.
The Book Report: Recommendations from Washington Post critic Ron Charles (November 28)
Suggested fall fiction and non-fiction titles, on topics ranging from animals to Beatles!
Luke Burbank's tips for enjoying Thanksgiving
A year after COVID canceled many family gatherings, the holiday is back, and the "Sunday Morning" commentator has some do's and don'ts about getting the most from your family's feast.
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.