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Comedian and actor Louie Anderson died on Friday, Jan 2st, He was 68 years old. In May of 2018, Anderson joined CBS News correspondent Vladimir Duthiers to discuss his book "Hey Mom: Stories For My Mother, But You Can Read Them Too." The star of FX's "Baskets," Anderson told Duthiers about the influence his mother had on his character Christine Basket. Anderson delved into the complicated relationship he had with parents and offered advice to those who still have parents alive.
NYU professor and data scientist Vasant Dhar joins CBS Mornings co-host Tony Dokoupil to discuss how a section of a 1996 law, known as Section 230, prevents internet companies from being held liable for users posts and its algorithm. Dhar, host of the "Brave New World" podcast, explains that the rules have not been set for the internet of today. This comes as Facebook is being sued over the death of a California man by two men who met on Facebook. Dhar is calling for Congress to update its regulation of Big Tech, similar to how the financial markets have been regulated.
Journalist and author Jonathan M. Katz tells CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers about Marine General Smedley Butler. In his new book, "Gangsters of Capitalism: Smedley Butler, the Marines, and the Making and Breaking of America's Empire," Katz shares how Butler aided the United States expand it's borders - annexing the Philippines and the land for the Panama Canal, leading troops in China (twice), and helping invade and occupy Nicaragua, Puerto Rico, Haiti, Mexico, and Cuba. Yet in retirement, Butler turned into a warrior against war, imperialism, and big business, declaring: “I was a racketeer for capitalism."
CBS News correspondent Jericka Duncan spent time with comedian and actress Amanda Seales at her Los Angeles home to discuss her career, her rise in Hollywood and what's next for the woman who has seemingly done it all.
Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson, co-creators and executive producers of Showtime's "Yellowjackets" join CBS News' Jamie Wax to discuss fan reaction to the dark, gritty drama. The married couple share what viewers can expect from this week's finale, their reaction to being renewed for a second season and how the book "Lord of the Flies" inspired them.
Guns are the leading cause of death for Americans aged 1 to 19. Three parents who lost their children to firearms - Gwendolyn LaCroix, Kristin Song, and Mark Barden - tell CBS News senior medical correspondent Dr. Tara Narula about the need for stronger safe gun storage laws. Dr. Chethan Sathya, a pediatric trauma surgeon and director of Northwell Health Center's Gun Violence Prevention discusses how the medical community is beginning to treat gun-related deaths and injuries as a public health issue.
Jesse Ashlock, Deputy Global Editorial Director and U.S. Editor for Condé Nast Traveler, joins CBS News transportation correspondent Errol Barnett to discuss the impact the Omicron variant is having on the travel industry. Ashlock provides tips on what people should know before booking travel this year. He also shares Condé Nast Traveler's 22 Best Places to Visit in 2022.
Comedian and former Minnesota Senator Al Franken joins CBS Mornings co-host Tony Dokoupil to reflect on the anniversary of the January 6th insurrection at the Capitol, discuss reforms to the Senate's filibuster rule and remember his former colleague Majority Leader Harry Reid. Franken is currently traveling the country on his "“The Only Former U.S. Senator Currently on Tour Tour.”
British singer-songwriter Yola joins CBS News' Anthony Mason in Nashville to discuss her two Grammy nominations for her sophomore album "Stand For Myself." Yola discuss what made her move to Nashville, how the death of her mother impacted her and what made her stop "boasting someone else's dream" and start following her own.
Violin virtuoso Midori, a former child prodigy who's been compared to Mozart, is honored by the prestigious Kennedy Center. Her life of music is dedicated to teaching others, while she continues to learn herself. CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers speaks with Midori.
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