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“David Makes Man”: Tarell Alvin McCraney on the “doubleness” of his own childhood

Tarell Alvin McCraney is a playwright, professor and co-writer of the Oscar-winning screenplay for “Moonlight.” McCraney is turning to television for his new project,”David Makes Man,” about a 14-year-old prodigy handling the pressures of an elite education and the dangers of his Miami neighborhood. McCraney joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss how he drew on his own Florida childhood for “David Makes Man.” Source

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USWNT stars on why talks with U.S. Soccer broke down so quickly

U.S. soccer stars Megan Rapinoe and Christen Press are gearing up to take the fight for equal pay to the courtroom. Mediation talks between the U.S. Soccer Federation and the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team broke down Wednesday after just one day. In March, the players filed a lawsuit alleging institutionalized gender discrimination. A spokesperson for the players said it is clear the federation “Fully intend to continue to compensate women players less than men. They will not succeed.” U.S. Soccer did not respond to a request for comment. Team co-captain Megan Rapinoe and Christen Press join “CBS This Morning” to discuss why talks broke down so quickly. Source

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Carlyle Group’s David Rubenstein: “We’re due for a recession”

David Rubenstein is co-founder and co-executive chairman of The Carlyle Group, one of the world’s largest private equity firms. It manages $223 billion across 362 investments around the world. Rubeinstein joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss why the Dow fell 800 points on Wednesday and whether it means we’re headed for a recession. Source

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