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Douglas Lyons, actor and playwright, joins CBS News' Jericka Duncan to discuss how he started writing his first play while waiting backstage during performances. His play, "Chicken and Biscuits" tells the story of the Jenkins family reuniting for the funeral of their patriarch and the tension, laughter and tears that ensue.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

CBS News correspondent Manuel Bojorquez and producer Alex Pena recently traveled to Colombia to report on the thousands of migrants waiting to cross into Panama via the deadly Darien Gap. Bojorquez and Pena discuss what they saw while on assignment and share the stories of the people they encountered making the dangerous trek. Even as news of deportations at the U.S. border reach migrant groups, the majority said they rather attempt the dangerous journey than stay where they are. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Fran Kranz, the writer and director of "Mass," joins CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers to discuss his poignant new film. Centered around the emotional aftermath of a school shooting, Kranz discusses why he choose the subject matter for his debut film and working with actors Ann Dowd, Reed Birney, Jason Isaacs and Martha Plimpton.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Academy award winner Charlize Theron is joining the Ford Foundation in the fight against COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and misinformation in Africa. Theron explains to CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti why she's committed to raising awareness in vulnerable communities about the dangers of COVID-19.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sarah Burgess, the executive producer and head writer of "Impeachment: American Crime Story," joins CBS News' Jill Schlesinger to discuss the current season of the FX series. Burgess explains what intrigued about the scandal involving President Bill Clinton and drew her to the characters of Linda Tripp, Monica Lewinsky and Paula Jones. She discusses Lewinsky's involvement with the project and why the story remains relevant 25 years later.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Playwright Antoinette Chinonye Nwandu joins CBS News' Jericka Duncan to discuss the latest incarnation of her play - "Pass Over." Nwandu explains how she changed the play's ending to better reflect current circumstances and her own evolution. She says she found inspiration for "Pass Over" from the Bible's Exodus story, Samuel Beckett's "Waiting for Godot" and teaching college students. As the first play to open on Broadway since the COVID-19 shutdown, Nwandu explains the precautions the company has taken to ensure everyone's physical and mental health. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Stevie Van Zandt is telling some never before heard stories from his remarkable career in his new memoir "Unrequited Infatuations." Van Zandt talks to Anthony Mason about growing up in suburban New Jersey, being Bruce Springsteen's "consigliere," his role in "The Sopranos" and helping end the apartheid in South Africa.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode from The Drew Barrymore Show, CBS This Morning co-host Nate Burleson joins Drew at the Drew’s News desk. Plus Ben Platt star of “Dear Evan Hansen” comes by to chat with Drew. Hear special correspondent Josie Geller interview Ben and other members of the cast — including Julianne Moore, Amy Adams, Danny Pino and Kaitlyn Dever — at the "Dear Evan Hansen" press junket. Then in an all new segment “New To Drew,” Drew tries out new things, including street golfing. Hear more episodes of The Drew Barrymore Show, adapted for your ears every day, wherever you get your podcasts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The New York Times chief theater critic Jesse Green joins CBS News' Jamie Wax to preview the 74nd Tony Awards. After the coronavirus pandemic closed Broadway for a year and postponed the 2020 Tony Awards, this year's award show presents unique occasion.Award-winning singer and actress Audra McDonald will host the awards show from Radio City Music Hall in New York City beginning at 7 p.m. ET, streaming exclusively on Paramount+. Acclaimed actor and singer Leslie Odom Jr. will then take over at 9 p.m. ET for the night's second half: "The Tony Awards Present: Broadway's Back!" on Paramount+ and CBS television stations.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Podcaster Jake Brennan tells CBS News' Omar Villafranca how he transitioned from a career in music to podcasting. Following his desire to flex his creative muscles, Brennan explains how his fascination for true crime and music has lead to successful "Disgraceland" and "Badlands" podcast series.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Anderson Cooper joins CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers to discuss his new book, "Vanderbilt: The Rise and Fall of an American Dynasty."See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Scott Feinberg, senior awards analyst at The Hollywood Reporter, joins CBS News' Jamie Wax to preview what we can expect from the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards. They discuss the competition among the streaming services and which shows stand out from the pack; and which series have the momentum going into Sunday's show. Hear whether they think MJ Rodriguez will make Emmy history for her role in FX's Pose and if the late Michael K. Williams will finally be recognized for his acting by the Television Academy. Will Apple's Ted Lasso sweep the night or will HBO's Hacks prove to be the spoiler in the comedy categories? Be sure to listen to their take on the 2021 Emmy Awards before watching the award show on Sunday, Sept 19th at 8pm ET/5pm PT on CBS and Paramount+.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Abe Sylvia, the screenwriter of the new film "The Eyes of Tammy Faye," tells CBS News' Jamie Wax how he approached telling the life-story of televangelist Tammy Faye Bakker.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Six-time Grammy winner Kacey Musgraves joins "CBS Morning" co-host Gayle King to discuss her new album and film, sharing what it was like creating this album through a period of heartbreak.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Frank Siller, the founder and chairman of the Tunnel to Towers foundation, joins "CBS Mornings Saturday" co-host Dana Jacobson to discuss the legacy of his brother Stephen, a firefighter who rushed to the burning World Trade Center on September 11th, 2001. Joining Siller along his Never Forget Walk, Jacobson hears how the work of foundation has expanded over the last 20 years.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

CBS News correspondents recount where they were twenty years ago when they learned of the terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001. They reflect on the events of that day and days after; and what the slogan Never Forget means to them.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

"CBS Mornings" new co-host Nate Burleson joins Vladimir Duthiers to discuss the launch of the new show and shares what he's most excited about in his new role.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Comedian Taylor Tomlinson joins CBS News' Jamie Wax to discuss her popular Netflix special, “Quarter-Life Crisis.” Tomlinson, who is about to embark on her first theater tour called Deal With It, tells Wax why she won't be delivering any quarantine jokes.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brian Kelly, the CEO and founder of The Points Guy, joins CBS News transportation correspondent Errol Barnett to discuss the decrease in travel expected for this Labor Day weekend amid the surge in coronavirus variants. Kelly shares how COVID is changing how we travel and what to expect when traveling. He provides tips on booking travel for this fall.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brett Schulman, co-founder and CEO of CAVA, discusses how transition from working as an equity trader to the food industry. Talking with CBS News correspondent Mola Lenghi, Schulman shares how challenges the pandemic has presented and how consumer behavior has changed.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.