The Emmy Award-winning CBS News Sunday Morning airs at 9 a.m. ET, with streaming on the CBS News app starting at 11 a.m. ET. Hosted by Jane Pauley, this week’s edition spans money, culture, technology, politics, and more that resonate with island viewers and beyond.
Hosted by Jane Pauley
COVER STORY: Sports betting apps prod and entice fans as gambling exacts a growing financial toll
With legal sports wagering swelling to an estimated $167 billion a year since it expanded beyond Nevada in 2018, data show that states allowing online betting have seen bankruptcies and credit card delinquencies rise by 25%, according to the program. Correspondent Jim Axelrod speaks with a bettor who stakes his annual income, and examines how FanDuel and DraftKings, now facing lawsuits over their platform design, engage with customers.
ALMANAC: September 20
A look back at notable moments in history that occurred on this date.
ARTS: Illustrating myths at the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art
A new Los Angeles museum spotlights illustrators whose work drives mythic storytelling and shared human narratives, from magazines and comics to fantasy and film design. Norah O’Donnell talks with founders George Lucas, creator of Star Wars, and business leader Mellody Hobson about the powerful pull of narrative art.
Web exclusive: An extended conversation with George Lucas and Mellody Hobson is available to stream.
TECH: Nvidia’s Jensen Huang on AI and “doomsday narratives”
Often described as among the most influential figures in artificial intelligence, Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang sits down with Jo Ling Kent at the company’s Santa Clara headquarters to discuss the latest advances, policy debates, and why he rejects apocalyptic warnings about AI.
Web exclusive: Watch an extended interview with Jensen Huang.
HISTORY: Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch reflects on mission and legacy
Lonnie Bunch, the first historian and first African American to lead the Smithsonian Institution, has announced he is retiring at age 73. He speaks with Mo Rocca about advancing the Smithsonian’s mandate, responding to political pressures that questioned staff patriotism, and why preserving history requires presenting a complete portrait of America.
Web exclusive: An extended interview with Lonnie G. Bunch III is available to stream.
ARTS: A buffalo puppet parade in New York City
Forty life-size buffalo puppets moved through Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn this week as part of St. Ann’s Warehouse’s public arts project, “Return of the Buffalo: Tatanka Owe Akupi.” Anthony Mason reports on the large-scale spectacle.
ROYALS: Charles Spencer on the aftermath of Princess Diana’s death
In his first interview about his book, “Swan Song: Diana, My Sister,” Charles Spencer speaks with Mark Phillips about recounting his sister’s life, the response inside the royal family, and Prince Harry’s grief. He suggests that a more compassionate approach at the time might have altered the young prince’s path.
Web exclusive: An extended interview with Charles Spencer is available to stream.
PASSAGE: Artist Peter Max
A remembrance of 1960s pop artist Peter Max and his psychedelic body of work.
BOOKS: Ari Emanuel’s “Roll the Calls”
Hollywood power broker Ari Emanuel discusses his candid memoir, “Roll the Calls,” tracing his route from the agency mailroom to executive chairman of WME Group and executive chair and CEO of TKO. He talks with Ben Mankiewicz about childhood challenges, inspiring the Ari Gold character on HBO’s Entourage, and why he embraces confrontation.
Read an excerpt: “Roll the Calls” by Ari Emanuel.
PASSAGE: Costume designer Bob Mackie
A tribute to the Emmy-winning designer behind iconic looks for Cher, Carol Burnett, Diana Ross, and more.
POLITICS: Gov. Andy Beshear on “The Great American Reset”
Kentucky’s two-term Democratic governor, Andy Beshear, tells Robert Costa that Democrats should communicate plainly, embrace progressive ideas and faith, and focus on winning hearts to change minds. He also discusses his book, “Go and Do Likewise: How We Heal a Broken Country.”
Read an excerpt: “Go and Do Likewise” by Andy Beshear.
NATURE: Utah’s Canyonlands National Park
The broadcast signs off amid the red rock landscapes of Canyonlands National Park in Utah. Videographer: Brad Markel.
WEB EXCLUSIVES
From the archives: Bob Mackie
A 2003 profile revisits the nine-time Emmy-winning designer’s journey to dressing stars like Cher, Carol Burnett, Barbra Streisand, and Liza Minnelli, including reflections on the loss of his son, Robin.
From the archives: Cher on Bob Mackie
In a 2013 web exclusive, Cher talks with Anthony Mason about her decades-long creative partnership with Mackie, from television to the stage.
Marathon: From Pickleball to the Olympics
A curated reel of the program’s most memorable sports features is available on YouTube.
From the archives: Diane von Furstenberg
Watch archival interviews charting DVF’s career, brand building, and her role in creating New York’s Little Island with Barry Diller.
LIVE
CBS News Sunday Morning is launching a new live series at New York’s 92nd Street Y beginning Sept. 28, opening with a conversation featuring Sylvester Stallone. Events will also stream online.
CBS News Sunday Morning airs Sundays at 9 a.m. ET. Executive producer: Rand Morrison. The show also streams on the CBS News app at 11 a.m. ET, and full episodes are available on CBSNews.com, CBS.com and Paramount+, as well as major streaming devices and smart TVs.
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