CBS News Sunday Morning with Jane Pauley

Lee Cowan looks back at this week's tumultuous events in Washington, D.C. Martha Teichner presents a history of the U.S. Capitol Building. David Martin reviews the security response to Wednesday's attack on the Capitol. Mo Rocca explores the traditions of presidential transitions. Dr. Jon LaPook visits with his father-in-law, legendary TV producer Norman Lear. Rita Braver celebrates the 100th anniversary of Scholastic Publications. and contributor Josh Seftel and his mother, Pat, discuss trying to make an appointment online for a COVID vaccination.

On the first "CBS Sunday Morning" broadcast of 2021, Ted Koppel looks at the cybersecurity threats posed by the alleged Russian hack of SolarWinds. Neurosurgeon Dr. Sanjay Gupta discusses his latest book, "Keep Sharp: Build a Better Brain at Any Age," with Dr. Jon LaPook. Major Garrett and Mark Phillips look ahead to 2021, in Washington and around the world; and CBS News veteran Bob Schieffer takes his artist's brush to a year like no other. 

Susan Spencer looks at the psychological imperative of planning, especially when plans are upended. David Pogue reminds us of "good" news from 2020. Dr. Jon LaPook honors medical workers who've put their lives in jeopardy. Michelle Miller examines feelings of grief, and of hope for the New Year. Mo Rocca looks back at the life of TV pitchman Sy Sperling, who was not only the founder of Hair Club for Men, but also a client. Plus, our Lee Cowan hosts this week's "CBS Sunday Morning."

Jim Axelrod talks with "Humans of New York" photographer Brandon Stanton about his book of international portraits. Erin Moriarty reports on an Indiana town where dozens of children have fallen ill with cancer. Mark Phillips looks at the controversy over the hit Netflix series "The Crown." Tracy Smith goes behind the scenes of Chadwick Boseman's last film, "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom." Faith Salie investigates the decades-long appeal of teenage sleuth Nancy Drew. Techno Claus (a.k.a. David Pogue) offers recommendations for tech gifts for the holidays; and we look at the history of Hanukkah, the "Festival of Lights." Lee Cowan guest hosts this week's "CBS Sunday Morning."

Ted Koppel examines the looming eviction crisis in the midst of a pandemic. Allison Aubrey looks at the development of an at-home COVID test; Martha Teichner celebrates the 50th birthday of PBS. Mo Rocca sits down with Tony-winning actress Leslie Uggams. These stories and more on this week's "CBS Sunday Morning"

David Pogue looks at what happens following the announcement of effective coronavirus vaccines. Seth Doane talks with Charlie Mackesy, the British artist behind "The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse." Tracy Smith sits down with George Clooney, star and director of “The Midnight Sky.” Faith Salie looks at those wily urban survivalists, raccoons. Mo Rocca talks with peace educator Colman McCarthy; and Kelefa Sanneh meets three scientists who spent months in isolation this COVID season in a unique locale: a New England island, home to endangered seabirds.

This Friday: Sunday Morning on Prime Time We celebrate America's love of animals in all shapes and sizes in a one-hour primetime special, "Sunday Morning: The Pet Project."

Jane Pauley hosts our annual “Food Issue.” Lee Cowan looks at the rise in food insecurity in the U.S. Martha Teichner meets a bagel business consultant. Rita Braver looks at artistic soup tureens. Seth Doane learns the secrets of making tortellini. Jim Axelrod interviews chef Vikas Khanna, who has built a coalition to feed millions in India. Mark Whitaker discusses Black contributions to American cuisine with chef Marcus Samuelsson. Jonathan Vigliotti meets a heirloom bean entrepreneur. Nancy Giles asks why Americans are so sweet on snacks. Luke Burbank visits America’s oldest Chinese restaurant (in Butte, Montana); Tracy Smith interviews Kate Hudson, actress and World Food Programme ambassador. Conor Knighton visits a mint farm. Kelefa Sanneh discovers new variations in rainbow cookies, and Mo Rocca drinks a toast to applejack, a spirit that helped fortify the American Revolution.

President Barack Obama talks with Gayle King in his first TV interview since the election of Joe Biden. Conor Knighton digs into the artistic pies created by Instagram star Lauren Ko, author of “Pieometry”; Alina Cho sits down with Leonard Lauder, chairman emeritus and former CEO of global beauty behemoth Estée Lauder Companies. Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell talk with Tracy Smith about sharing love, and the screen, together.

Martha Teichner looks at the aftermath of this week’s presidential election. Barry Petersen checks out a revolutionary new form of implant surgery for amputees. Mo Rocca delves into the collaboration of comedian Steve Martin and New Yorker cartoonist Harry Bliss. Seth Doane talks with actress Sophia Loren about her new Netflix film, “The Life Ahead,” directed by her son, Edoardo Ponti. Kelefa Sanneh checks out how independent bookstores have been fighting to survive during COVID-19. Comedian Jim Gaffigan reflects on the end of an election marathon; and Lee Cowan chases down some Pappy Van Winkle, perhaps the world’s most coveted bourbon.