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On CBS This Morning, the Librarian of Congress, Carla Hayden, announced that award-winning author Jason Reynolds was The Library of Congress' newest National Ambassador for Young People's Literature. Reynolds and Hayden join co-host Gayle King to discuss why he was chosen and what he plans to do with the ambassadorship. Reynolds, who did not read a whole book until he was 17 years old, is the author of best-selling Track series and "As Brave As You."
Only on the "CBS This Morning" podcast, CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta discusses growing up in apartheid-era South Africa and her career covering the African continent. Patta tells CBS News' Reena Ninan about getting jailed as a teenager and held in solidarity confinement for teaching black South Africans how to read — and she explains why that experience inspired her to become a journalist. During her career with CBS, Patta has covered the death of Nelson Mandela, the Ebola crisis and the use of child labor in the dangerous mining of cobalt.
Only on the "CBS This Morning" podcast, best-selling author, neuroscientist and cognitive psychologist Daniel Levitin joins co-host Gayle King to discuss his new book, "Successful Aging: A Neuroscientist Explores the Power and Potential of Our Lives." The book shows us how we can make the most of our lives as we age and Levitin explains why curiosity, openness, conscientiousness and healthy practices are the lifestyle choices that can have the biggest impact on the rest of our lives.
Only on the "CBS This Morning" podcast, former U.S. Ambassador to the U.A.E. Barbara A. Leaf and Middle East expert Vali Nasr talk with CBS News senior foreign affairs correspondent and moderator of "Face the Nation" Margaret Brennan about the impact the killing of Iranian general Qassem Soleimani is having on the region. Ambassador Leaf discusses the role Soleimani played in Iraq and Syria and why Iraqis have taken to the streets recently to protest. Nasr shares how Soleimani has provided Iran with a sense of nationalism but economic problems still exist in the country.
Only on the “CBS This Morning” podcast, fashion model and registered dietitian Maye Musk talks with co-host Gayle King about her new book, “A Woman Makes A Plan: Advice for a Lifetime of Adventure, Beauty and Success.” The 71-year-old discusses leaving her abusive marriage, raising three children as a single mother and overcoming obesity and ageism in the modeling industry. Musk tells King why she was reluctant to open up about her life but is hoping her story will inspire others to make a plan and live a happier life. Plus, hear how she becomes momma bear when it comes to her oldest son, Elon Musk.
Only on the "CBS This Morning" podcast, the deputy director of surveys for CBS News, Jennifer De Pinto, joins CBS News' Jericka Duncan to discuss a new CBS News poll that found a majority of Americans think the #MeToo and Time's Up movements are making progress in raising awareness about sexual harassment and misconduct. De Pinto explains how gender, age and political beliefs impacted survey results and which segment of the population think the movements have gone too far.
Only on the "CBS This Morning" podcast, CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli talks with Australian biologist and climate specialist Dr. Lucky Tran of Columbia University about the ongoing, out-of-control wildfires in Australia. Tran discusses the toll the fires are taking on humans and wildlife in the country and shares how climate change is fueling the disaster.
Only on the "CBS This Morning" podcast, singer and actor Kristin Chenoweth joins CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook to share why she's lending her voice to the "This is Pain" campaign, aimed at spreading awareness and eliminating the stigma surrounding chronic pain. Chenoweth opens up about her experience suffering from chronic pain ever since getting injured on a television set in 2012. She shares the treatments that have helped her manage the pain and why she decided to open up about her experience.
Only on the "CBS This Morning" podcast, Vox's film critic Alissa Wilkinson joins CBS News' Jamie Wax to discuss this Sunday's 77th annual Golden Globe Awards. From Ricky Gervais returning as the show's host to no broadcast network television show being nominated in the major categories, Wilkinson and Wax make their predictions. Hear why this is the year of Adam Driver, why HBO's Succession is hoping to get some recognition and how Eddie Murphy and Taron Egerton are neck and neck.
Only on the "CBS This Morning" podcast, Condé Nast Traveler contributing editor Mark Ellwood joins CBS News' Anne Marie Green to discuss the magazine's top 20 travel destinations in 2020. Ellwood explains why the Canadian arctic, Dominica and southeast Australia all made the cut. Plus, he shares the sights to take in at some of the top destinations.
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