Soccer superstar Lionel Messi is coming to the United States. His arrival comes despite massive offers from Saudi Arabia, as the country tries to divert attention through sports from its human rights abuses. Roger Bennett, co-host of the "Men in Blazers" podcast, discusses Messi's decision.

For award-winning cellist Yo-Yo Ma, music is the compass taking him on a new journey around the country as part of his "Our Common Nature" program. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassman visited Great Smoky Mountains National Park with Ma to get a first look at his project that's transforming the great outdoors into concert venues to help people better connect with nature through music.

Comedian Fortune Feimster has been making audiences laugh for more than a decade with her appearances on "Chelsea Lately," "The Mindy Project," and her two Netflix comedy specials. She discusses her new series "Fubar" and acting alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger.

For our "Changing the Game" series, we are highlighting Leanne Pittsford, the CEO and founder of Lesbians Who Tech & Allies. She discusses creating a tech company to help promote visibility and inclusion for LGBTQ+ people.

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