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Only on the "CBS This Morning" podcast, CBS News political contributors Robby Mook and Terry Sullivan discuss the 2020 presidential race with less than 50 days until the Iowa caucuses. Talking with CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe, Sullivan, Senator Marco Rubio's former 2016 campaign manager, shares how candidates can stand out in a crowded field and on a crowded debate stage. Mook, Hillary Clinton's campaign manager from 2016, discusses how Democrats can compete against President Donald Trump and the Republican Party's growing campaign war chest.
Only on the "CBS This Morning" podcast, this year's Miss Universe, Miss South Africa Zozibini Tunzi, joins "CBS This Morning Saturday" co-host Michelle Miller to share what it means to be among the five black women who have earned crowns in the world's top pageants this year. Tunzi discusses her platform of fighting against gender based violence and advocating for natural beauty. She talks about the women she looked up to while growing up in South Africa and why she wants young girls to see diverse standards of beauty. Plus, Tunzi, who was born one year after the end of apartheid, explains her pride in representing a country that historically didn't even recognize black people as humans, and her hope to empower black girls.
Only on the "CBS This Morning" podcast, filmmaker Trey Edward Shults joins CBS News contributor Jamie Wax to discuss his new movie, "Waves," and his personal connection to the story of a suburban family navigating love, grief and forgiveness in the wake of a tragedy. He explains how the themes of addiction, parental and societal pressure on teenagers to succeed, and forgiveness of oneself and others are woven into each of the characters to create this complex family drama. Shults also shares the camera techniques used to help the audience understand what the characters are feeling. Plus, Shults explains how as a white man, he was able to script a black family drama with the help of one of the film's stars, Kelvin Harrison Jr.
Only on the "CBS This Morning" podcast, Norman Lear, the Emmy-Award winning television producer behind shows including "All in the Family," "The Jeffersons," "Maude" and "Good Times," joins his daughter, Kate Lear, and son-in-law, CBS News' Dr. Jon LaPook, to share the comedians and celebrities that shaped his humor and career. He shares how Carl Reiner and Mel Brooks came up with their famous "2000 Year Old Man" comedy routine while they all summered together on New York's fire island. Lear also talks about rehearsing with Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis above a bakery in New York City. Plus, he praises the unmatched comedic timing of Bea Arthur, who starred in Lear's "Maude," and later in "Golden Girls," and why Nancy Walker was perhaps the funniest person he ever met.
Only on the "CBS This Morning" podcast, legendary television writer, director and producer Norman Lear joins his daughter, Kate Lear, and son-in-law, who happens to be CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook, to discuss some of the life philosophies he's formed over the years. Lear, who is 97, shares how laughter has been the most important factor allowing him to age gracefully. He explains how he has managed to find common ground with people he doesn't agree with and the importance of keeping an open mind. Plus, Lear shares why his six children are able to reach him no matter what he may be doing and how we can all benefit from his mantra of "over-next."
Only on the “CBS This Morning” podcast, CBS News’ Elaine Quijano talks with Daniel Franklin, executive editor of The Economist’s “World in 2020” issue, about his staff’s vision for the landmark year and decade ahead. Franklin discusses what we can expect in global politics, economics and artificial intelligence. He explains the uncertainty around Brexit and the U.S. presidential election. Plus, he shares the potential impacts of the world’s aging population and why we will hear a lot of Beethoven in the coming year.
Only on the "CBS This Morning" podcast, co-host Tony Dokoupil talks with David Rubenstein, co-founder and co-executive chairman of the Carlyle Group, a private equity company with $222 billion of assets under management. Rubenstein discusses whether he would support a wealth tax on the top 10 percent of Americans to help give the government the resources it needs. As a well-known philanthropist, Rubenstein also explains why he has signed the giving pledge, in which he's promised to give away all of his wealth. He also shares his take on the economy, ways to improve the country and lessons from history.
Only on the "CBS This Morning podcast, hear former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg's extended conversation with co-host Gayle King. He explains why he chose to enter the 2020 presidential campaign so late. Bloomberg also spoke about President Trump, the other Democratic candidates including former Vice President Joe Biden, and his own complicated history on the issue of race and policing. Plus, hear his thoughts on the Democratic debate, what he would look for in his Vice Presidential pick and his health.
Only on the “CBS This Morning” podcast, actor Erich Bergen joins CBS News’ Jamie Wax ahead of Sunday’s series finale of “Madam Secretary” on CBS. He discusses how portraying Blake, the assistant to former Secretary of State and now President Elizabeth McCord (played by Tea Leoni), has been the job of a lifetime and how his character’s monologue coming out as bisexual continues to resonate with fans. Bergen shares how his impression of “Jersey Boys” film director Clint Eastwood landed him his role on the television series. Bergen, who played Bob Gaudio of the Four Seasons in the traveling company of “Jersey Boys” the musical, discusses how he was fired before he got the chance to perform on Broadway but was grateful to reprise the role in the movie adaptation. He says he doesn’t wait for the phone to ring and looks for ways to create his own opportunities in the entertainment business.
Only on the "CBS This Morning" podcast, "CBS This Morning Saturday" co-host Jeff Glor talks with Irish whiskey expert Jack McGarry about the growing demand for the spirit in the United States. McGarry, who co-owns The Dead Rabbit bar in New York City, explains the distillation process for Irish whiskey and what sets it apart from Scotch. He explains how Irish whiskey went from nearly going extinct to becoming one of the most popular spirits in U.S. McGarry discusses how he's able to be an expert in the field even though he doesn't drink alcohol anymore, his recommendations for what you should order at the bar and expanding the The Dead Rabbit beyond New York City. Plus, the growing trend of sustainable drinking and non-alcohol bars.
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