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Bernie Sanders discusses fight against corporate greed

Sen. Bernie Sanders sat down with CBS News during a swing through Iowa aimed at ending corporate greed. Discussing the ultra-wealthy in the U.S., the 2020 candidate said: “Greed for some of these people has literally become a religion – ‘I need more, more, more.’ Like a drug addict.” Source

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Saturday Sessions: Big Thief performs “Forgotten Eyes”

In 2016 the indie rock band Big Thief, comprised of former students of Boston’s prestigious Berklee College of Music, released their first album. They’ve since released two more albums, including their latest, “Two Hands,” and they’re beginning a world tour. James Krivchenia, Adrianne Lenker, Buck Meek and Max Oleartchik joined “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to perform the song “Forgotten Eyes.” Source

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“Harriet”: Bringing an American icon to the screen

Hollywood came to the nation’s capital this week for the premiere of the first feature film on the life of Harriet Tubman, which speaks to truths rarely shared about Tubman and her journey from slavery to freedom. Michelle Miller talks with “Harriet” director Kasi Lemmons, and with her husband, Vondie Curtis-Hall, and son, Henry Hunter-Hall, who also appear in the movie. Source

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Songs for Kids: A prescription for healing

Josh Rifkind is the man behind the music of the organization Songs for Kids, dedicated to bringing music to children battling serious illnesses by performing in hospitals, in an effort to give kids the strength to fight on. Dana Jacobson reports from Atlanta. For more information visit their website, songsforkids.org. Source

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War photographer Don McCullin finds peace

Sir Don McCullin is one of the most honored photojournalists in the world. His work is currently featured in an exhibition at the Howard Greenberg Gallery in New York City. Anthony Mason talked with the war photographer about his career, and about why he turned his camera’s focus to the landscapes of rural England. Source

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Saturday Sessions: Big Thief performs “Two Hands”

In 2016 the indie rock band Big Thief, comprised of former students of Boston’s prestigious Berklee College of Music, released their first album. They’ve since released two more albums, including their latest, “Two Hands,” and they’re beginning a world tour. James Krivchenia, Adrianne Lenker, Buck Meek and Max Oleartchik joined “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to perform the song “Two Hands.” Source

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