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The new Netflix documentary "Mucho Mucho Amor: The Legend of Walter Mercado" provides a rare glimpse into the life and world of astrologer Walter Mercado, who was a television staple for decades. "CBS This Morning" national correspondent David Begnaud spoke with co-directors and co-producers Cristina Costantini and Kareem Tabsch and fellow producer Alex Fumero about how they gained access to Mercado, what they were surprised to discover, and the personal connection they have to Mercado.
Vanessa De Luca, editor-in-chief of the online magazine ZORA, joins "CBS This Morning" correspondent Vladimir Duthiers to discuss books, music and movies to check out this summer. De Luca offers suggestions for how to remain informed amid national conversations about racial justice. She also explains how ZORA, a platform for, by, and about women of color, sheds lights on Black artists that have often been overlooked.
Alan Zweibel, one of the original writers on Saturday Night Live, and legendary television producer Norman Lear join CBS News' Dr. Jon LaPook to discuss what they learned from setbacks in their own careers. Zweibel is out with a new memoir called "Laugh Lines: My Life Helping Funny People Be Funnier." He and Lear discuss the roll of comedy when dealing with difficult situations — and how this outlook can help people cope amid the coronavirus pandemic. Kate Lear, Norman's daughter (who also happens to be Dr. LaPook's wife), shares the philosophies her father adopted after his less successful moments in show business.
A new documentary by filmmaker Dawn Porter examines the impact civil rights leader and Congressman, John Lewis, has had on America. Porter spent a year with the Georgia representative for the making of "John Lewis: Good Trouble," beginning right before the 2018 midterm elections. She explains how Lewis continues to make a difference through his role as a legislator as he fights for civil rights, voting rights, health care reform, and immigration reform. Plus, Porter shares what current activists can learn from the civil rights leader.
On July 1, the United States surpassed 50,000 coronavirus cases in a single day — the highest daily number since the pandemic began. Epidemiologist Michael Osterholm, Director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, joins CBS News' national consumer investigative correspondent Anna Werner to discuss why he says we are only at "the 100 yard mark in the marathon." Dr. Osterholm tells Werner we have to be better prepared because, "the worst is yet to come." He shares the reality of when to expect a vaccine and explains why all masks are not equal and why people should stay 10 to 12 feet apart — not six feet. Plus, Osterholm offers tips on safe ways to enjoy the Fourth of July.
The GoalSetter app is working to show how financial independence can help close the wealth gap and lead to financial success for the next generation. GoalSetter founder and CEO Tanya Van Court joins CBS News' Errol Barnett to discuss a new initiative called "SOS" or "Save Ourselves" to improve economic mobility for Black Americans. Van Court, a former executive at both Nickelodeon and Discovery Education, shares her own economic setbacks that led her to work toward toward helping children and families achieve financial literacy.
Art historian Blake Gopnik discusses his new biography of American artist Andy Warhol with "CBS This Morning" co-host Anthony Mason. In "Warhol," Gopnik tracks the 20th century pop artist's journey from growing up in Pittsburgh to trying to make a name for himself in the art scene to his lasting impact on the art world.
With an ongoing global pandemic and a national election five months away, many state election officials are looking to expand mail-in voting as an alternative to waiting in line at polling locations. As co-chair of the new bipartisan group called VoteSafe, Tom Ridge, a former Republican governor and the nation's first Secretary of Homeland Security, is advocating for safe in-person voting and the expansion of voting by mail. This week, President Donald Trump and Attorney General William Barr made unverified claims that foreign actors could tamper with mail-in ballots. Ridge tells CBS News' political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns why the president's claims are simply false and why Trump should be encouraging absentee ballots if he wants to win re-election. Ridge says he's confident in this November's election, despite efforts of foreign interference.
Actress Selenis Leyva, known for her roles in "Orange is the New Black" and "Diary of a Future President," has co-written a book with her sister, Marizol, called "My Sister: How One Sibling's Transition Changed Us Both." Marizol, a model, cook, and activist, explains how writing the book was therapeutic while processing the trauma of her transition, and Selenis shares what it was like to watch her sister live her true identity. Plus, they discuss J.K. Rowling's controversial comments about transgender women, the recent Supreme Court ruling protecting LGBTQ employees, and how to be an ally for the trans community.
Tim Cadogan took over as CEO of GoFundMe at the beginning of March, just as the coronavirus pandemic was ramping up in the United States. He joins CBS News' Errol Barnett to discuss his adjustment to the role, how GoFundMe campaigns are assisting people in the midst of the pandemic and how the company serves as a partial social safety net. Cadogan also explains how people are using the platform to support social causes in the wake of nationwide anti-racism protests.
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