Welcome to the weekend! Join Michelle Miller, Dana Jacobson and Jeff Glor for two hours of news and profiles of leading figures in culture and the arts.
Phish played their second of four sold-out shows at
@SphereVegas
on Friday night, becoming just the second act to play at the cutting-edge music venue.
@KrisVanCleave
caught up with
@Phish
for a look at how the musicians are creating unique shows for their devoted fans.
A home-run TV station in the U.K. is pulling in millions of viewers by airing classic British TV shows and movies.
@haleyjoelleott
met up with the father-daughter duo behind Talking Pictures.
Stephen King is arguably the most famous writer in the world. Over the past 50 years, King has sold millions of books, and now he's back with a new horror novel that features the return of King's favorite character.
@JeffGlor
sat down with
@StephenKing
to discuss "Holly."
Actor
@WendellPierce
is getting the star treatment on Broadway, taking center stage as the first Black man to play the lead in "Death of a Salesman." Tomorrow,
@CBSMMIller
chats with him about taking on the iconic role and his nearly 40-year career.
Jason Isbell is making a return visit to
#SaturdaySessions
. The four-time Grammy winner is out with a new album called "Weathervanes." Here's
@JasonIsbell
with “King of Oklahoma.”
It has been three years since the siege of the U.S. Capitol on the day Congress was set to certify the 2020 election results. Since the attack, more than 1,200 Americans have been charged for their roles.
@MacFarlaneNews
has more on how that event continues to impact lives of…
This morning on
#SaturdaySessions
, a first-time pairing of Grammy winners and bluegrass giants Billy Strings and Chris Thile.
For the first time ever as a duo, here's
@BillyStrings
and
@christhile
with "I've Been All Around This World."
Billy Strings is an acclaimed singer-songwriter and guitarist, and Chris Thile is a master mandolin player and composer.
For the first time performing together, here's
@BillyStrings
and
@ChrisThile
with "Wild Bill Jones" on
#SaturdaySessions
.
SATURDAY:
@xboygeniusx
will perform in a special 500th edition of
#SaturdaySessions
. The indie rock supergroup tells
@AnthonyMasonCBS
what success has been like for them. Tune in to CBS Saturday Morning.
Check for when to watch in your city:
Mady Sissoko, a frequent starter for
@MSU_Basketball
, was born in Mali and didn't pick up a basketball until he was a teenager. Now at 23 years old,
@MadyGSissoko
is using the game to not only help himself, but his family and friends back home.
@DanaJacobson
shares his story.
Long before the January 6th insurrection, Congress had a classified emergency bunker complete with a backup House Chamber - and it was secretly built under a popular mountain retreat.
@MacFarlaneNews
takes a rare look inside the facility.
A scary ordeal for a young boy was made a little easier by his best friend. New Jersey State Police found this 4-year-old who had been lost in the woods this week. The whole time he was missing, the little boy's dog never left his side.
Steven Izzo, a fifth-year senior and son of
@MSU_Basketball
coach Tom Izzo, scored his first career bucket in Michigan State's victory over Rutgers on Sunday.
@danajacobson
caught up with the father and son following the heartwarming moment.
SATURDAY: Author
@StephenKing
is returning to horror with his new novel "Holly." He shares with
@JeffGlor
why he can't let go of his favorite character. Tune in to CBS Saturday Morning for more.
Critically acclaimed pitmaster Ryan Fernandez is serving up Texas-style BBQ and Indian food in Buffalo.
@jeffglor
stopped by Southern Junction for a taste of his groundbreaking food on
#TheDish
.
Hollywood's home to plenty of folks who make a major splash in the online world, and that includes one man, his co-host and their hit channel on Youtube. But he's not a social media influencer or movie star, he's just a guy watching planes take off and land at LAX.
Oxford Pennant is putting a new spin on the original sports souvenir — the pennant. The commemorative flags used to be a huge business, but as American manufacturing changed in the 20th century, pennants lost their luster.
@JeffGlor
visited
@OxfordPennant
to get a closer look at…
Purdue’s basketball season ended with heartbreak, but the finish is undoubtedly adding fuel to big man
@zach_edey
’s competitive fire. As
@DanaJacobson
found out before the tournament began, it's one that was lit long ago.
@BoilerBall
In the new year, the Library of Congress will celebrate its 224th anniversary. Since its founding in 1800, the library has become the largest in the world, adding about 10,000 items to its collection each day.
@MacFarlaneNews
takes a look at the unexpected treasures inside.
Donald Trump became the first former president in U.S. history to have a mug shot taken when he was booked on charges related to the alleged scheme to overturn the 2020 election in Georgia.
@MacFarlaneNews
has more.
More than two decades ago, bestselling author Caleb Carr walked away from most of his famed career, buying a piece of property in upstate New York with the intention of living along in isolation.
Carr tells
@jeffglor
why that didn’t turn out the way he intended.
Next week’s coronation of King Charles III will be a historic moment in British history. Despite his decades waiting in the wings, much of what is known about the king is based on tabloid headlines, but one of his most enduring legacies has been changing lives since the 1970s.
Thousands of anti-abortion rights activists gathered on Friday for the first “March for Life” rally since the Supreme Court overturned Roe vs. Wade. For many Republicans, including possible presidential candidates, this moment is a crossroads on abortion policy.
Ian Eagle, the new
@CBSSports
lead play-by-play voice for college basketball, is getting ready to call his first Final Four and championship games.
@DanaJacobson
met up with the veteran broadcaster to discuss his personal road to the Final Four.
Donald Trump will be in North Carolina on Saturday, a state he narrowly won in 2020 and one President Biden is hoping to turn blue with the help of young voters.
@taureansmall
met up with the new chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party for a look at the campaigning efforts.
.
@rexchapman
was known as one of basketball’s most dynamic players in the 80s and 90s, but how many of his 1.2 million followers on social media know that? Tune in to
@cbssaturday
for more from
@danajacobson
's conversation with Rex Chapman.
At 41 years old, Michael Winkelmann, known to the art world as
@beeple
, is one of the most celebrated digital artists of our time. What started as a hobby of trying to get better at art eventually caught the eye of Christie’s auction house.
Robert Smigel is one of the most innovative comedy creators of his generation, seen in a wide range of projects. He's also known as the voice behind
@TriumphICDHQ
.
@Mistahwax
sat down with Smigel.
Mark Rober's videos are wacky, fun, jam-packed with science and wildly popular with 22 million Youtube subscribers. We visited Crunch Labs, a massive, Willy Wonka-style facility filled with experiments and where
@MarkRober
's creations come to life.
S.A. Cosby is one of America's hottest writers. He has made two appearances on former President Obama's summer reading lists. And his latest, "All the Sinners Bleed," explores a rural backdrop that's haunted by its past.
@jeffglor
met up with
@blacklionking73
in his hometown.
Led by songwriter Julia Steiner, Ratboys just wrapped up back-to-back tours across the U.S. and Europe.
In their national TV debut, here's
@ratboysband
with "The Window" on
#SaturdaySessions
.
New polling has revealed record dissatisfaction among both Republicans and Democrats.
Now, breakaways from both parties have formed a new group called “The Forward Party.”
@Brook
met with their leadership as they plan for this Election Day and beyond.
During Erin Matson's time playing for
@UNCFieldHockey
, she was a four-time national champion and three-time National Player of the Year. In January, at age 22, she was named the new head coach at her alma mater, making her the youngest head coach in DI athletics.
@DanaJacobson
…
To the relief of everyone, Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin is now breathing on his own, talking, and even joined his teammates on a video conference call Friday. But while Hamlin's condition is improving, the incident reminds us of how fragile our lives can be.
BREAKING OVERNIGHT: At least 24 people were killed in Mississippi when a tornado touched down just after sundown. Mississippi's governor says search and rescue operations are underway, and that emergency crews are surging to the areas hardest hit by the storm.
CBS News Congressional Correspondent Scott Macfarlane (
@MacFarlaneNews
) breaks down what it was about vote number 15 that got Kevin McCarthy elected House Speaker.
A pair of tickets to Ford's Theater for April 14, 1865, the night Abraham Lincoln was assassinated, sold for $262,500, and the winning bidder is a familiar name to sports fans.
@MacFarlaneNews
has more on the tickets' new owner.
College football's regular season is wrapping up, but one team, whose season finished this month, is already looking to the future.
@GallaudetU
teamed up with AT&T to develop a helmet that could help make the sport more accessible and inclusive.
@MacFarlaneNews
has the details.
Two lawmakers are pushing for a rule change that would make it easier for new moms to serve in Congress. The rules would allow mothers to vote by proxy from home for the first six weeks after giving birth.
@MacFarlaneNews
has more on the young lawmakers trying to make a change.
Author Chuck Palahniuk is known for his graphic and often violent novels such as "Fight Club" and "Choke." His latest, "Not Forever, But For Now," is about a family of professional killers.
@Eenaruffini
spoke to
@chuckpalahniuk
about the book and his career.
.
@rexchapman
was a flashy NBA rookie when he first came face-to-face with one of the game’s all-time greats, who at the time was in diapers. He tells stories like this and many more from his upcoming memoir to
@danajacobson
for
@cbssaturday
.
BREAKING OVERNIGHT: In an emergency address, Vladimir Putin vowed to punish mercenary troops after the Wagner Group crossed into Russia and seized a key military headquarters. The Wagner chief said his force is "ready to die" to take down Russia's military leadership.
The UCLA Bruins are led by Jaime Jaquez Jr., who was recently named Pac-12 Player of the Year, but
@jaquez_jr
isn't the only Jaquez leaving his mark on Bruins basketball.
@DanaJacobson
caught up with the Jaquez siblings.
@UCLAMBB
@UCLAWBB
#MarchMadness
Late 1973 saw the elevation of Gerald R. Ford to the vice presidency and later to the White House.
@MacFarlaneNews
visits Grand Rapids, Michigan to see how the 38th president’s legacy looms over his hometown.
Former President Donald Trump will make his first public appearance since learning he will be charged with dozens of federal crimes related to his handling of sensitive government records after leaving the White House.
@MacFarlaneNews
breaks down the charges.
Plane enthusiast Kevin Ray took his love for aviation to new heights. He created
@airlinevideos
, offering a play-by-play of planes taking off and landing on runways. Tune in to CBS Saturday Morning on 6/17 – check your local listings.
SATURDAY: In a candid conversation with
@NickCave
about his book “Faith, Hope and Carnage," Cave tells
@AnthonyMasonCBS
about processing the loss of his son through songwriting and how his fans saved his life.
With more than 1,000 pieces of art, the Kinsey Collection is the largest private holding of African American art and artifacts. The collection started as a hobby and transformed into a traveling show.
@CBSMMiller
caught up with Bernard and Shirley Kinsey in Houston.
Michigan's 15 electoral votes will make it one of the most hotly contested states in this year's presidential election.
@MacFarlaneNews
caught up with young Michigan voters who are likely to play an outsized role in the race for the White House.
“The Wire” actor
@WendellPierce
may be best known for his roles in TV and film, but the Julliard-trained performer has always maintained a presence on stage. Now, he’s back on Broadway with “Death of a Salesman,” playing a classic American role he’s making all his own.
Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Katilin Butts drew inspiration from acts like The Chicks and Shania Twain, which encouraged her to pick up a guitar, leading to her first self-released album. From “What Else Can She Do?” here is
@KaitlinButts
with "Jackson."
Support for the expelled Tennessee Democratic lawmakers is growing louder. State Republicans say the so-called "Tennessee Three" conducted a "mutiny on the House floor" during a gun control protest. On Friday, VP Harris met with the lawmakers in Nashville.
Google jumped into the AI arms race with the launch of Bard. The chatbot will compete with OpenAI's ChatGPT, which is funded by Microsoft. In a few months, these chatbots have wowed users. As it improves, this technology offers immense promise and some say, existential danger.
Former President Jimmy Carter remains in home hospice care in Plains, Georgia, one week after the Carter Center announced the 98-year-old will spend his "remaining time at home.” Since then, many admirers are flocking to southwestern Georgia to pay tribute to the 39th president.
“We have the smartest, most informed audience, possibly, of any band.”
@Phish
frontman
@treyanastasio
shares with
@KrisVanCleave
how the legendary jam band is honoring their devoted fans during their four sold-out shows at
@spherevegas
.
Go to YouTube to watch the extended…
Former NBA star
@44AlanHenderson
has a new pursuit, creating a line of liquors. As
@CBSMMiller
found out, Alan Henderson's line honors pioneers of the past.
We’re still three weeks away from setting our clocks back for the end of Daylight Saving Time, but as
@MacFarlaneNews
reports, falling back and springing forward could soon be a thing of the past if lawmakers have their way.
Climate scientist Michael Mann has been at the center of the discussion over the future of our planet for a quarter century. He is now out with a new book called "Our Fragile Moment."
@JeffGlor
met up with
@MichaelEMann
at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University.
Comedian Gary Gulman has been making people laugh for decades thanks to his observational humor. In his new book, he chronicles his unique childhood journey.
@DanaJacobson
sat down with
@garygulman
to discuss what inspired his stand-up.
When the clock strikes midnight tomorrow copyright protections will expire on a number of well-known books, films and musical compositions – including the original Mickey Mouse.
@jolingkent
has more on what "Steamboat Willie" entering the public domain means.
Our very own
@JeffGlor
is headed to the Hall of Fame! This week, we found out Jeff will be inducted into the Buffalo Broadcasting Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2023.
.
@BrettGoldstein
became an overnight sensation to American audiences for his role in "Ted Lasso," but as we found out when we caught up with the 42-year-old British-born writer, actor and standup comedian has been entertaining audiences since childhood.
This morning, Russia is blaming Ukraine for a truck bomb that caused a major fire to erupt on the only bridge that links Russia to Crimea, which Russia had been using to transport weapons for the war in Ukraine.
Since the 1920s, there have been 435 seats in the House of Representatives, distributed among the 50 states and six seats for so-called non-voting delegates. But now, leaders of the Cherokee Nation are reminding Congress that they've been owed a seat for nearly 200 years.
BREAKING: “Margaritaville” musician and business mogul Jimmy Buffett has died. A statement said he “passed away peacefully… surrounded by his family, friends, music and dogs.” He was 76.
Sumo wrestling, the ancient Japanese sport, is often misunderstood in the West. However, a vocal group of sumo wrestlers in California are trying to make the sport mainstream. As
@JeffGlor
found out, it's a sport that takes a lot of skill and strength.
Since Lee Child published his first "Jack Reacher" novel in 1997, the series has sold more than 100 million copies. But a few years ago
@leechildreacher
realized he was running out of gas. So, he hatched a plan to allow the character to live on.
SATURDAY:
@nyliberty
star
@sabrina_i20
discusses her new signature shoe and what it means for women's sneaker culture with
@danajacobson
. Tune in to CBS Saturday Morning for more.
Legendary humorist and Pulitzer Prize winner Dave Barry is out with his first novel in ten years. "Swamp Story” is a rollicking look at fame, fortune and Florida.
@JeffGlor
met
@rayadverb
near his home in South Florida, where Miami meets the Everglades.
Former Baltimore Ravens lineman John Urschel retired from the NFL in 2017 to work on his Ph.D. in mathematics full-time, Now, at the age of 32 the former MIT student is returning to campus as a math professor.
"Airplane!" was released more than four decades ago but remains a classic, inventing a whole new comedy genre. Now, a book about the making of the film was put together by brothers Jerry and David Zucker, and Jim Abrahams.
@JeffGlor
met with them for a look back.
Taylor Swift's latest album, "The Tortured Poets Department," became Spotify's most-streamed in a single day. Swift is not only dominating streaming, but she's becoming a topic of study in classrooms.
@jolingkent
has more on the "Swift effect" sweeping across college campuses.
.
@NorahJones
emerged on the world stage in 2002 with the release of "Come Away With Me." Now, the nine-time Grammy winner is out with a new album. From "Visions," here's “Running” on
#SaturdaySessions
.
Fifty years after the Watergate hearings transfixed the nation, actor Justin Theroux chats with
@CostaReports
about the new HBO limited series "White House Plumbers" and reflects on the legacy of the infamous Nixon operative, G. Gordon Liddy.
Founded in 1790, King Arthur Baking Company was launched at the same time George Washington was giving his first State of the Union address.
@JeffGlor
saw first-hand how even after 230 years the company is still "king" when it comes to flour on the
#TheDish
.
Meg Gardiner is a former lawyer, three-time Jeopardy! champion and late-blooming novelist. She recently co-wrote "Heat 2," a follow-up to the movie "Heat" and just released her 15th solo book, "Shadow Heart."
@JeffGlor
met with
@MegGardiner1
to discuss her long road to success.
This summer the heat has already broken several records. Author Jeff Goodell has been writing about the climate for the last two decades.
@JeffGlor
talked to
@jeffgoodell
about his new book, "The Heat Will Kill You First."
SATURDAY:
@JeffGlor
visits
@OxfordPennant
, a company that's bringing back the original sports souvenir — the pennant. And he even got to learn how to make one.
Alan Alda announced this week he is going to auction off the boots and dog tags he wore in all 11 seasons of "M*A*S*H." The proceeds will go to his Center for Communicating Science at Stony Brook University.
Growing up in the Philippines, no one could have guessed what life would have in store for Loida Lewis. She's now a celebrated philanthropist, who shattered glass ceilings in the legal world all while dealing with devastating loss. She discusses her new book with
@CBSMMiller
.
The indie pop duo Tennis features husband and wife Alaina Moore and Patrick Riley. Now, from their new album "Pollen," here's
@TennisInc
with "Let's Make a Mistake Tonight."
After “Everybody Loves Raymond” ended, creator
@PhilRosenthal
turned to other passions, like food and travel. He’s since come out with multiple travel shows and even a companion cookbook. He grabbed a bite with
@Danajacobson
to talk about his love for adventure on
#TheDish
.
At a restaurant in Boulder, Colorado the food couldn’t be fresher, in part because it comes straight off the chef’s own farm. Almost everything they cook at “Bramble & Hare” is grown and raised on owners Jill and Eric Skokan’s farm.
This week,
@JeffGlor
was inducted into the Buffalo Broadcasters Hall of Fame. Jeff was born and raised in the suburbs of Buffalo, New York, and has spent the last 26 years connecting with audiences at home.
Glen Hansard first garnered attention in 1990 as the frontman of the Irish band The Frames and catapulted to fame as the star of 2007's movie "Once," which earned him an Oscar for Best Original Song.
@jeffglor
sat down with
@Glen_Hansard
to discuss his career, fatherhood and his…
On this Memorial Day Weekend, more than 81,000 Americans remain missing from World War II, the Korean War, Vietnam and the Cold War. That is where the work begins for one division of the Department of Defense, whose mission is to ensure every missing service member comes home.
Many of author Dennis Lehane's novels have been turned into hit films. His new book, "Small Mercies," takes place in Boston during a seminal moment for the city. He tells
@JeffGlor
it may be his swan song.
Since Taylor Swift and Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce began dating, new fans have been tuning in to NFL games. A new poll finds 41% of 18-34-year-olds say a potential sighting of Swift is influencing their decision to watch.
@jamieyuccas
has more on "the Taylor effect."
#SBLVIII
This year’s “Top 50 Pizza” list (
@50toppizza
) included pizzerias that were mostly in Naples and Rome, and a few in New York City and Paris. But one unexpected restaurant caught our eye: Jay’s Artisan Pizza near Buffalo, New York.
#TheDish
This week, a top Ukrainian senior commander said Ukraine could launch a counter-attack "very soon" as the battle for Bakhmut rages on. Just outside of Kyiv, there is a haven of peace where some Ukrainians are using horses to de-stress from the horrors of war.
Despite being in labor, a college graduate was able to collect her diploma at the beginning of the Henry Ford College ceremony. She's since delivered a healthy baby girl and is getting ready to celebrate Mother’s Day.
London's Heathrow Airport is the second-busiest airport in Europe and one of the busiest in the whole world. But hidden away just a few minutes from the hustle and bustle is a secret museum dedicated to another mainstay of British culture.
Veteran soccer journalist Grant Wahl was covering the World Cup quarterfinal between Netherlands and Argentina when he collapsed in the press box and later died. Wahl covered eight World Cups and was highly respected in the sports world. His death at age 48 comes as a shock.