The retired four-star general says the political divisions tearing apart the very fabric of American society can be healed by bringing together young people towards a common purpose. Source

The retired four-star general says the political divisions tearing apart the very fabric of American society can be healed by bringing together young people for a common purpose. Source

In an effort to help bridge the nation’s political chasm, the non-profit Braver Angels uses a workshop approach analogous to a marriage counselor, to bring together red and blue. Correspondent Martha Teichner visits Traverse City in Michigan, a battleground state, where participants work to get over their fear of the other side, to find common ground – and even friendship. (Originally broadcast October 16, 2022.) Source

TV legend Norman Lear, whose credits include such hit series as “All in the Family” and “Maude,” always managed to make audiences laugh about dangerous topics: Racism, sexism, bigotry, homophobia. And today, having recently turned 101, he’s determined to find out if we’ll still laugh together. He sits down with “Sunday Morning” senior contributor Ted Koppel to discuss his upcoming projects, including a possible remake of one of the most controversial sitcom episodes of all time. (Originally broadcast October 16, 2022.) Source

Bill Flanagan offers an appreciation of the “Margaritaville” singer-songwriter, a friend for whom everything was an adventure, and whose positive life force was directed towards giving his music fans a two-hour vacation. Source

Jimmy Buffett died Friday at the age of 76. “Sunday Morning” contributor Bill Flanagan offers an appreciation of the “Margaritaville” singer-songwriter, a friend for whom everything was an adventure, and whose positive life force was directed towards giving his music fans a two-hour vacation. Source

The award-winning singer-songwriter is an advocate for prison reform in America, a nation that has incarcerated more of its citizens than any other. John Legend talks with “Sunday Morning” senior contributor Ted Koppel about our penal system, racial inequality, and fighting for a stronger democracy. (Originally broadcast October 16, 2022.) Source

In a state dominated by progressive politics, some residents in rural Oregon east of the Cascade Mountains want to move the border so that their counties become part of Idaho, a more conservative state that more closely aligns with their values. Correspondent Lee Cowan returns to Oregon for an update on his story (originally broadcast Oct. 16, 2022), in which he talks with advocates of the Greater Idaho movement about why they believe the time is right for this “radical” idea. Source

Not everyone is interested in a white collar job or college degree (or in racking up student loan debt). “Sunday Morning” senior contributor Ted Koppel meets plumbers, apprentices and mechanics about their chosen professions, who talk about their blue collar work and how it’s perceived by others. (Originally broadcast October 16, 2022.) Source

In a state dominated by progressive politics, some Oregonians east of the Cascade Mountains want to move the border so that their counties become part of Idaho, a more conservative state that more closely aligns with their values. Source