Season 44

E1. September 26, 2021

Sep 26, 2021 · 65m

Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, Susan Spencer looks at the pain of family estrangements, and the difficulty of repairing broken family bonds. Plus: David Pogue looks at the road to Broadway of a musical about Princess Diana; Maurice DuBois talks with Adrienne Warren about her Tony-nominated performance as Tina Turner; Serena Altschul visits a MoMA exhibit about cars and art; Lee Cowan sits down with "The Price is Right" host Drew Carey; Mola Lenghi interviews former PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi, one of the few female leaders of a Fortune 500 company; and Seth Doane takes in the pageantry of a medieval jousting competition in the Italian village of Arezzo.

E2. October 3, 2021

Oct 3, 2021 · 65m

Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, David Pogue examines the problem of misinformation and conspiracy theories being spread on Facebook. Also: Ben Mankiewicz talks with "No Time to Die" star Daniel Craig about leaving behind the character of James Bond; Jim Axelrod interviews The Doobie Brothers; Lee Cowan sits down with bestselling author Anthony Doerr; Serena Altschul profiles pottery artist Roberto Lugo; and Kelefa Sanneh discusses his youthful (and not-so-youthful) infatuation with punk rock.

E3. October 10, 2021

Oct 10, 2021 · 65m

Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, David Pogue looks at what is breaking the supply chain. Plus: Tracy Smith interviews singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo; Rita Braver examines the battle over Roe v. Wade; Martha Teichner delves into the literary collaboration of Louise Penny and Hillary Rodham Clinton; Seth Doane profiles "Pose" star Billy Porter; Anthony Mason checks out an iconic Les Paul guitar up for auction; Jonathan Vigliotti experiences a novel way to view fall colors; and John Blackstone takes a flying car for a test drive.

E4. October 24, 2021

Oct 24, 2021 · 65m

Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, Michelle Miller looks at the history of biracial and multiracial "passing" in America. Plus: Anthony Mason talks with former President Barack Obama and Bruce Springsteen about their podcast and book collaboration, "Renegades: Born in the USA"; Seth Doane visits with naturalist Jane Goodall; David Pogue looks at an experiment to reduce the mosquito population in Fresno, Calif.; Lee Cowan interviews hockey great Wayne Gretzky; Martha Stewart demonstrates her Pink-Applesauce Tart recipe; Tracy Smith tracks the creation of a mammoth work of art on the Toledo, Ohio waterfront; and Conor Knighton eyes some high-flying fish.

E5. October 31, 2021

Oct 31, 2021 · 65m

In our cover story, Tracy Smith scares up a report on nightmares and how to face our fears. Also: Norah O'Donnell interviews longtime Hillary Clinton aide Huma Abedin; Seth Doane reports on the return of the Swedish pop group ABBA; Lee Cowan meets a photographer who captures kids' inner superheroes; David Pogue witnesses true card magic with illusionist Shin Lim; Luke Burbank sits down with actor Kal Penn; and Martha Teichner tags along with a photographer who takes haunting portraits of abandoned houses - time capsules of the departed.

E6. November 7, 2021

Nov 7, 2021 · 65m

In our cover story, Faith Salie checks out the science behind yawning. Also: Tracy Smith sits down with Benedict Cumberbatch to discuss his new movie, "The Power of the Dog"; Lee Cowan looks at a promising new treatment for depression; Jim Axelrod interviews sportscaster Bob Costas; Ben Tracy studies the "lithium gold rush"; Hua Hsu talks with Terence Blanchard about his new opera, the first by a Black composer ever staged at New York's Metropolitan Opera; and John Dickerson delves into the biography of Polly Adler, a Prohibition Era madam.

E7. November 14, 2021

Nov 14, 2021 · 65m

Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, David Martin looks at a promising trial using a psychedelic drug to treat PTSD. Also: Ted Koppel talks with Dr. Anthony Fauci; Kelefa Sanneh interviews Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry about her first film as a director, "Bruised"; Rita Braver profiles actor Andrew Garfield; Lilia Luciano climbs a mountain with Jimmy Chin; Seth Doane examines Portugal's success at vaccinating its people; and Lee Cowan learns the special hold a rotary telephone attached to a tree in a Washington State park has for those grieving the loss of loved ones.

E8. November 21, 2021

Nov 21, 2021 · 65m

Our annual broadcast devoted to food, hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, Ben Tracy looks at the increased popularity of "plant-based" or vegan diets. Also: Lee Cowan interviews country singer Walker Hayes about his ode to Applebee's; Mo Rocca explores the history of the Automat; Seth Doane meets pasta makers in Puglia, Italy; Serena Altschul looks at new efforts to deliver more food to homes, helping farmers and restaurateurs; Tracy Smith sits down with the cast of the new movie "The Humans"; Lilia Luciano visits a storied Mexican restaurant, the Mitla Café; Roxana Saberi checks out an AI wine taster; Jim Axelrod goes in search of a perfect cup of coffee; Luke Burbank looks into the origin of ranch dressing; Jonathan Vigliotti meets a water sommelier; and Grammy-winner T-Pain mixes a beer-and-ice cream cocktail for Kelefa Sanneh.

E9. November 28, 2021

Nov 28, 2021 · 65m

In our cover story, Susan Spencer looks at the hopes and concerns surrounding a new drug for Alzheimer's Disease. Plus: We look at the legacy of Broadway's Stephen Sondheim, including a conversation between the composer and Tony-winning actress Patti LuPone; Jim Axelrod interviews Pat Benatar and her husband, guitarist Neil Giraldo; Ben Mankiewicz profiles "Cagney & Lacey" star Sharon Gless; Conor Knighton explores the oldest trees in the world; David Pogue offers an explanation of inflation; and Kelefa Sanneh talks with the host of HBO's "How To with John Wilson," whose pseudo instructional videos capture New Yorkers at their most unguarded.

E10. December 5, 2021

Dec 5, 2021 · 65m

In our cover story, Jim Axelrod looks back at the enduring popularity of the classic TV series "I Love Lucy." Also: Mo Rocca talks with the cast of "Being the Ricardos," a new film starring Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem; Tracy Smith sits down with Meryl Streep, Leonardo DiCaprio and writer-director Adam McKay to discuss "Don't Look Up"; Michelle Miller profiles "Sex and the City" author Candace Bushnell; Elizabeth Palmer explores the legacy of entertainer Josephine Baker; Holly Williams interviews a woman who was victimized by Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell; and Techno Claus (a.k.a. David Pogue) offers gift ideas for the gadget lovers on your holiday list.

E11. December 12, 2021

Dec 12, 2021 · 65m

In our cover story, Cowan talks with Kerry and Chris Kennedy about the proposed parole of the man who killed their father, Sen. Robert F. Kennedy. Also: Rita Braver travels with first lady Dr. Jill Biden; Tony Dokoupil talks with Maggie Gyllenhaal about her first film as a director, "The Lost Daughter"; Mo Rocca interviews writer Fran Lebowitz; David Pogue examines the new James Webb Space Telescope; John Dickerson profiles New York Congressman Ritchie Torres; and Nancy Giles finds out what happens to letters mailed to Santa Claus, Indiana.

E12. December 19, 2021

Dec 19, 2021 · 65m

In our cover story, Nancy Giles explores a Maine prison program for inmates to create art. Plus: Holly Williams profiles actress Penélope Cruz; Rita Braver sits down with retiring NIH director Dr. Francis Collins; Kelefa Sanneh meets stars of contemporary Christian music, while David Pogue looks back at a Vince Guaraldi holiday classic, from "A Charlie Brown Christmas"; Dr. Jonathan LaPook offers advice for safer get-togethers over the holidays; Luke Burbank goes inside the See's Candies factory; and Josh Groban and the Young People's Chorus of New York City perform timeless music for the holidays.

E13. December 26, 2021

Dec 26, 2021 · 65m

Lee Cowan says "Hail and Farewell" to some of the notable figures who left us this year. Also: Conor Knighton looks at the universal appeal of the John Denver song, "Take Me Home, Country Roads"; Lesley Stahl talks with actor Peter Dinklage about taking on the role of "Cyrano"; Mo Rocca explores Beethoven's monumental Ninth Symphony; and Seth Doane tours the repairs being made on Notre Dame Cathedral following the devastating 2019 fire.

E14. January 2, 2022

Jan 2, 2022 · 65m

In our cover story, Major Garrett looks back at the January 6th insurrection and the threats posed by those who deny election results. Plus: Pauley interviews Hugh Jackman, returning to Broadway in "The Music Man"; Rita Braver talks with Rep. Jamie Raskin; Tracy Smith profiles Grammy-nominee Lil Nas X; Martha Teichner sits down with artist Judy Chicago; Mo Rocca looks back on the life of actress Betty White; and Seth Doane goes hunting for oysters on Cape Cod.

E15. January 9, 2022

Jan 9, 2022 · 65m

In our cover story, Rita Braver talks with historians assessing the Trump Presidency. Plus: David Martin sits down with Watergate reporter Carl Bernstein; David Pogue examines the world of TikTok comedy videos; Mo Rocca visits singer-songwriter Sonny Curtis; Chip Reid reports on the creation of a statue of JFK for the Kennedy Center; Lucy Craft explores a Japanese tradition – the penny candy store; and we remember Sidney Poitier, through Lesley Stahl's 2013 interview with the Oscar-winning actor.

E16. January 16, 2022

Jan 16, 2022 · 65m

In our cover story, John Dickerson looks at the first year of the Biden Presidency. Plus: Jane Pauley interviews legendary entertainer Liza Minnelli; Luke Burbank talks with Kirsten Dunst, star of "The Power of the Dog"; Jim Axelrod catches up with "Leave It to Beaver" star Tony Dow; Rita Braver visits an exhibition of works by French conceptual artist Marcel Duchamp; Conor Knighton finds out the shocking truth about eels; and David Pogue meets a collector of antique light bulbs.

E17. January 23, 2022

Jan 23, 2022 · 65m

In our cover story, Mark Whitaker looks into suggestions to limit the wealth of the super-rich. Plus: Mo Rocca talks with Christine Baranski, star of "The Good Fight" and "The Gilded Age"; Ben Mankiewicz sits down with 92-year-old character actor James Hong; Serena Altschul explores the history of Architectural Digest magazine; David Pogue visits a Smithsonian exhibition on the future; David Martin examines Vladimir Putin's intentions in Ukraine; and Luke Burbank joins a hardy band of swimmers in the chilly waters of San Francisco Bay.

E18. January 30, 2022

Jan 30, 2022 · 65m

In our cover story, David Pogue discusses a history of racial violence with Bryan Stevenson at the new Legacy Museum in Montgomery, Ala. Plus: Ted Koppel visits jazz musicians in New Orleans; Tracy Smith talks with Kristen Stewart, who plays Princess Diana in "Spencer"; Bill Whitaker profiles architect Frank Gehry; Hua Hsu sits down with Michelle Zauner, author of "Crying in H Mart"; Jonathan Vigliotti finds a diner in Kentucky that is a safe haven for storm victims; Luke Burbank checks out a Texas institution, the road stop chain Buc-ee's; and Faith Salie spells out our fascination with Wordle.

E19. February 6, 2022

Feb 6, 2022 · 65m

In our cover story, southpaw correspondent Rita Braver looks at challenges faced by the left-handed. Plus: Mo Rocca looks back at the life and artistry of singer-songwriter Peggy Lee; Anthony Mason talks with musician Alana Haim, star of the film "Licorice Pizza"; Seth Doane visits a medieval town in Tuscany whose 21st century residents have no mobile service; Faith Salie explores the history of Seneca Village, a 19th century NYC settlement; Lee Cowan sits down with Molly Lewis, whose gift is whistling; and Martha Teichner joins a treasure hunt on Block Island.

E20. February 13, 2022

Feb 13, 2022 · 65m

In our cover story, Susan Spencer asks some experts about the truth of true love. Plus: Jim Axelrod sits down with comedian Chevy Chase; Ted Koppel looks at life lessons from losing a football game; Luke Burbank finds out why some Montana weddings don't have either a bride or groom present; Rita Braver checks out how zoos and aquariums play matchmaker for their animals; Martha Teichner visits a landmark NYC candy store; and Conor Knighton examines a billion-dollar-a-year industry – commercials for lawyers.

E21. February 20, 2022

Feb 20, 2022 · 65m

In our cover story, David Pogue looks at free speech and censorship in America. Also: Pauley sits down with Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker, starring in the COVID-delayed Broadway revival of "Plaza Suite"; Lee Cowan talks with broadcasting mogul Byron Allen; Tracy Smith interviews Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith, who founded the pop rock group Tears for Fears; Rita Braver looks back at the fanciful art of Joseph Yoakum; and Mo Rocca explores the failed presidency of Franklin Pierce.

E22. February 27, 2022

Feb 27, 2022 · 65m

Guest host: Lee Cowan. We report the latest news on Russia's invasion of Ukraine, while Mo Rocca looks at the history of how Russia has oppressed Ukrainians over the years. Plus: Tracy Smith interviews actor Ryan Reynolds; Rita Braver visits a one-woman exhibition for artist Shirley Woodson; Martha Teichner talks with the partners of a Savannah, Ga., restaurant that serves as common ground to discuss race; David Martin sits down with a 24-year veteran of undercover CIA operations; and Kris Van Cleave digs into a sweet Mardi Gras tradition: King cakes.

E23. March 6, 2022

Mar 6, 2022 · 65m

Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, Ted Koppel examines the American response to Putin's war against Ukraine. Plus: Lee Cowan talks with Dolly Parton and James Patterson about their literary collaboration; Kelefa Sanneh interviews actor Samuel L. Jackson; David Pogue examines the war's social media battlefield; Martha Teichner explores lessons to be learned from the 1918 Spanish Flu pandemic; Alina Cho talks with the head of Pfizer, Dr. Albert Bourla; and Conor Knighton looks at how garbage has been transformed by Nature into a beautiful treasure: sea glass.

E24. March 13, 2022

Mar 13, 2022 · 65m

Lee Cowan looks at how Russia's state-run media is painting a false picture of its war with Ukraine, and David Pogue finds out the risks facing Russians protesting in the streets. Plus: Anthony Mason interviews musician Keith Richards; Gayle King talks with Oscar-nominee Will Smith; Luke Burbank sits down with Amy Poehler; Rita Braver chats with Broadway legend Harvey Fierstein, author of a new memoir; Martha Teichner examines lessons learned by schools from the COVID pandemic; and Faith Salie digs into a sweet Purim tradition: Hamantaschen cookies.

E25. March 20, 2022

Mar 20, 2022 · 65m

Guest host: Mo Rocca. David Martin examines why Russia's tank war has stalled, while Lee Cowan looks at the plight of millions of Ukrainian refugees. Plus: Tracy Smith sits down with actress Sandra Bullock; Erin Moriarty talks with former college classmates of Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson; Mo Rocca goes behind the scenes of the creation of the classic musical "Sunday in the Park with George"; David Pogue gets at the cause of rising gas prices; Susan Spencer looks into the mental health crisis caused by the COVID pandemic; and John Dickerson explores the importance of practice from acclaimed classical pianist Jeremy Denk.

E26. March 27, 2022

Mar 27, 2022 · 65m

David Martin looks back at the Kremlin's earlier quagmire in Afghanistan and how it relates to Ukraine, while Christina Ruffini visits the studios of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. Plus: Seth Doane talks to a Russian oligarch critical of sanctions; Tracy Smith delves into the making of "The Godfather"; David Pogue examines one of Hollywood's most innovative directors, Buster Keaton; Lee Cowan reports on the controversy of trans athletes in sports; Kristine Johnson attends a museum exhibition curated by security guards; David Edelstein offers his Oscars predictions; and Faith Salie visits a sparkling exhibit of gems at the American Museum of Natural History.

E27. April 3, 2022

Apr 3, 2022 · 65m

David Martin looks at the possible endgame for Vladimir Putin as Russia's invasion of Ukraine stalls. Plus: David Pogue examines lawsuits by songwriters claiming plagiarism; Jim Axelrod sits down with multiple Grammy nominee Jon Batiste and his partner, bestselling author Suleika Jaouad; Anthony Mason talks with country star Maren Morris; Tracy Smith profiles actress-singer Ann-Margret; Norah O'Donnell interviews "first sister" Valerie Biden Owens; Maurice DuBois visits a museum exhibit devoted to Black culture's influence on American cuisine; and Mo Rocca talks with 97-year-old classical pianist Ruth Slenczynska, who's just released a new album.

E28. April 10, 2022

Apr 10, 2022 · 65m

In our cover story, David Martin looks at the investigation of war crimes by Russian forces in Ukraine. Plus: Seth Doane talks with Bill Browder, who helped create the Magnitsky Act aimed at human rights abuses and money laundering; David Pogue explains the ABCs of cryptocurrency; Rita Braver visits musical comedian Randy Rainbow; Lesley Stahl interviews Michelle Pfeiffer, Viola Davis and Gillian Anderson, stars of the new series "The First Lady"; Mo Rocca profiles Beanie Feldstein, starring in the Broadway revival of "Funny Girl"; and Faith Salie investigates a NYC exhibit of Sherlock Holmes memorabilia.

E29. April 17, 2022

Apr 17, 2022 · 65m

Host: Jane Pauley. In our cover story, Erin Moriarty talks with Joyce Watkins, who was exonerated 34 years after being wrongly convicted of murder. Plus: David Martin looks at U.S. arms shipments to Ukraine; Tracy Smith talks with Billy Crystal, starring in the Broadway musical, "Mr. Saturday Night"; Ben Tracy examines lawsuits being filed against fossil fuel companies over climate change; David Pogue explores the mystery of a dumpster filled with artwork estimated to be worth millions; Dr. Jon LaPook interviews author Delia Ephron; Ed O'Keefe gets a tour of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' Washington, D.C. Temple; and Seth Doane visits an Italian family that has been forging bells for 27 generations.

E30. April 24, 2022

Apr 24, 2022 · 65m

Jane Pauley hosts our annual "Money Issue." In our cover story, Lee Cowan looks at the evolution of Rust Belt communities to hubs of e-commerce. Plus: David Pogue looks at the resurgence of unions; Kelefa Sanneh examines how music rights companies mines old hits into gold; Seth Doane visits a German wine region turning disaster into a good year; Nancy Chen checks out some unusual Zillow listings; Tracy Smith chats with Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin, stars of "Grace and Frankie"; Lilia Luciano finds out about home-cooked meals delivered to your home; Rita Braver looks into the nation's child care crisis; Serena Altschul explores Americana up for auction; and Luke Burbank meets a child YouTube star.