CBS News - Sunday Morning

"Sunday Morning" Matinee: "Paradise Square"

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 15:15:41 GMT

The new musical tells a story set in 1863 New York, in the violent Five Points neighborhood, where Irish and Black cultures meet. Watch an excerpt.

Inauguration 2021: The task for Joe Biden, and for America

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 16:26:04 GMT

While the swearing-in of our 46th President represents a grand re-opening of the American Experiment, it comes as old grudges imperil the traditions of renewal, and the unthinkable – insurrection – became possible in the United States.

GOP Congresswoman on voting to impeach Trump: "I felt like I had to"

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 16:14:50 GMT

In an unprecedented vote Donald Trump became the first president to be impeached twice; Jaime Herrera Beutler explains why she joined other Republicans in voting "yes."

Security challenges as a new president is sworn in

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 15:40:52 GMT

A look at the increased security preparations for this week's inauguration of the 46th President of the United States, coming on the heels of a murderous attack on the U.S. Capitol by insurrectionists.

Kamala Harris on the job ahead

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 15:30:55 GMT

In part one of our two-part interview with the Vice President-Elect, Kamala Harris talks with "Sunday Morning" host Jane Pauley about her role in this unique moment in history. The former prosecutor, attorney general and U.S. Senator also looks back at the many "firsts" of her career; her debates with her mother about optimism vs. realism; and the January 6th assault on our democracy on Capitol Hill.

Milestone: A "Sunday Morning" departure & arrival

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 15:30:55 GMT

Jane Pauley says goodbye to former CBS News economics correspondent and "Sunday Morning" regular Ray Brady, who died this week at age 94, and says hello to the newest member of the "Sunday Morning" family.

Nature: Big horn sheep in Montana

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 15:27:20 GMT

"Sunday Morning" takes us to Big Sky Country, in Western Montana's Sapphire Mountains. Videographer: Brad Markel.

Kamala Harris and Douglas Emhoff on breaking new ground

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 15:18:03 GMT

Jane Pauley talks with the vice president-elect and her husband about their marriage and blended family, and his role as the first "second gentleman."

Kamala Harris is "clear-eyed" about the job ahead: "It is not gonna be easy"

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 15:17:57 GMT

The former prosecutor, California attorney general, U.S. senator and soon-to-be vice president talks with Jane Pauley about her role in this unique moment in history, and looks back at the many "firsts" of her career.

Day care friends

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 15:15:42 GMT

Every day that 91-year-old Gene McGehee steps outside his house in Vidalia, La., he discovers a bunch of kids from the day care across the street, eager to include him in their fun. And because McGehee has severe dementia, every day brings a wonder of discovery. Steve Hartman reports on how youth brings sunlight to the elderly living in shadows.

Kamala Harris and Douglas Emhoff on breaking new ground

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 15:14:18 GMT

In part two of our two-part interview with Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris, "Sunday Morning" host Jane Pauley talks with Harris and her husband, lawyer Douglas Emhoff, about their marriage and blended family, and his role as the first "second gentleman."

An unprecedented impeachment

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 15:00:36 GMT

President Donald Trump became the first chief executive to be impeached twice, when the House of Representatives voted this past week that he had incited a violent insurrection upon the U.S. Capitol. Correspondent Rita Braver talks with GOP Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, who joined with nine other Republicans to vote for impeachment.

Charles Curtis, the first Native American vice president

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 15:00:35 GMT

Elected in 1928, Charles Curtis became the first, and only, Native American Vice President of the United States. After being raised among the Kaw Tribe in Kansas, he stayed in Topeka to live with his White father's family. His professional and political rise (from lawyer, to Congressman and Senator, to Herbert Hoover's running mate) was swift and compelling. Correspondent Mo Rocca looks back at the incredible life of Curtis, and the not-always-positive impact he had on Native American peoples.

Passage: In memoriam

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 15:00:35 GMT

"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including Siegfried Fischbacher, half of the entertainment duo Siegfried & Roy.

Remembering Charles Curtis, the first Native American vice president

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 14:47:07 GMT

After being raised among the Kaw Tribe in Kansas, he lived with his White father's family, and his rise – from lawyer to Congressman to Senator to Herbert Hoover's running mate – was swift and compelling.

Sarah Cooper, in her own voice

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 14:45:33 GMT

After 20 years of trying, standup comedian Sarah Cooper became an overnight success when she started lip-syncing President Trump, stripping away his image and using only his words, in social media posts that became comedy sensations. Correspondent Jim Axelrod talks with Cooper about her rise to fame, and what the future may hold for her, now that her object of mockery is leaving the stage.

Heightened security for the Biden inauguration

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 14:42:52 GMT

With this week's inauguration of the 46th President of the United States coming on the heels of a murderous attack on the U.S. Capitol by insurrectionists, CBS News national security correspondent David Martin looks at the increased security preparations for when Joe Biden takes the oath of office.

Sarah Cooper, in her own voice

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 14:35:01 GMT

After 20 years of trying, the standup comedian became an overnight success when she started lip-syncing Trump; now she is looking forward to inaugurating a new stage in her career beyond lampooning the president.

A protected right? Free speech and social media

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 14:25:11 GMT

Social media – hailed as an organizing tool for pro-democracy rallies – has also become a forum for conspiracy theories, racism and disinformation. What are the implications of tech companies "de-platforming" users (even a president) for speech that enflames?

A protected right? Free speech and social media

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 14:24:35 GMT

A decade ago social media was hailed as an organizing tool for pro-democracy rallies, giving voice to the voiceless. But it has also become a forum for conspiracy theories, disinformation and hate speech. President Donald Trump was recently banned from Twitter following his incitement of rioters, and his social media accounts on Facebook and Instagram were suspended. Correspondent Lee Cowan looks into the legality and implications of tech companies "de-platforming" a user – even a president.