July 03, 2025

Wesley Morris Unpacks Pop Culture; Justin Bartha Talks “Nuked”

42 minutes

A jury acquitted Sean "Diddy" Combs of the most serious charges he faced during his trial, federal racketeering and sex trafficking. He was found guilty on two prostitution-related counts. Each count carries a maximum prison sentence of 10 years in prison. A judge denied the music mogul's request for bail.

CBS News political contributor Caroline Polisi joins "CBS Mornings" to break down the jury's verdict in Sean "Diddy" Combs' federal trial and the judge's decision to deny bail for the music mogul ahead of his sentencing.

Bryan Kohberger pleaded guilty Wednesday to killing four University of Idaho students in 2022. Kohberger will spend the rest of his life in prison as part of a plea deal that avoids the death penalty. CBS News' Carter Evans reports.

While many Americans celebrate the Fourth of July, behind the scenes law enforcement will be on high alert across the country to keep everyone safe. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports on security measures being taken.

Two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Wesley Morris has a new podcast called "Cannonball with Wesley Morris." Each week, he sits down with a guest to discuss interesting pop culture topics in hopes of better understanding it and ourselves.

Actor Justin Bartha stars in a new comedy, "Nuked," which is about a group of college friends who reunited at a lavish estate for a technology-free and cannabis-themed birthday party. Bartha speaks with "CBS Mornings" about the movie, what he wants the audience to take away from it and potential future projects.

Award-winner Sanaa Kelley is a sound effects artist that uses everyday objects to create sound effects that people may not even notice, describing it as "acting with sound." CBS News' Vlad Duthiers gives a behind the scenes look at her studio and how she helps to bring movies and more to life.

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