This week’s CBS News Sunday Morning stacks the deck with a mix of marquee names and cultural dispatches, headlined by Jean Smart’s latest turn on Broadway, a rare sit-down with former Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden, and a backstage pass to The Doobie Brothers’ ongoing tour.
The June 8 installment, anchored as always by Jane Pauley, airs at 9 AM ET on CBS and will stream live and on-demand via Paramount+.
Broadway takes the spotlight first as Tracy Smith interviews Smart, currently starring in Call Me Izzy, marking the Emmy winner’s high-profile return to the stage. Elsewhere in the hour, Robert Costa connects with Hayden in a rare extended interview touching on her tenure at the Library of Congress and the role of public institutions in the current political landscape.
On the music beat, Jim Axelrod catches up with Michael McDonald and The Doobie Brothers, who are still on the road decades after their first chart hits. Other features include Mo Rocca looking at Shakespeare’s ongoing grip on contemporary culture and David Pogue dissecting how platforms like Patreon are reshaping creative careers.
The lighter end of the spectrum includes Faith Salie tagging along for some celebrity softball in Central Park, while Martha Teichner steps inside the world of Lightwire Theater. Charles Blow also weighs in with a perspective piece on Juneteenth ahead of the holiday.
The series remains one of CBS’ most consistent weekend performers, blending arts, commentary, and culture with a tone that skews smart and accessible. Rand Morrison serves as executive producer.
