Jessica Williams and Phoebe Robinson of “2 Dope Queens” blend a unique brand of conversation, stand-up comedy and storytelling in their popular podcast. It hit number one on iTunes soon after launching in April 2016. The women, who are now taking their irreverent style to HBO for a special four-part series, joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss how they tackle topics including racism, sexism and homophobia. Source
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2018 Super Bowl ads: Why this year will focus on the laughs
Over the past decade, the average cost of a 30-second Super Bowl ad has increased by 87 percent, and the price for a spot this year at $5 million. One of the ads getting early buzz is a lip sync battle between Mountain Dew and Doritos starring actors Morgan Freeman and Peter Dinklage. Advertising Age media reporter Jeanine Poggi joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss some of this year’s star-studded ads and why most brands are steering clear of politics. Source
Elon Musk reveals he has Asperger’s on “SNL”
The 49-year-old father of seven has an estimated net worth of $163.3 billion and is the second richest person in the world, according to Forbes. Source
Afghans “ready to fight” as U.S. leaves and Taliban seize ground
The Taliban hasn’t talked peace with the Afghan government in 9 months, and with fears rising of an all-out civil war, some are already planning an “organized resistance.” Source
Behind FBI deputy director’s abrupt departure
Democrats are asking questions about the sudden exit of FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe, who stepped down Monday weeks before his scheduled retirement. Jeff Pegues reports. Source
Afghan VP says U.S. “legitimized” Taliban and must “remain engaged”
Afghanistan’s First Vice President Amrullah Saleh told CBS News’ Charlie D’Agata that as U.S. forces withdraw from his country, it was the American government that “legitimized” the Taliban in the first place, and now Afghans “need the United States to remain engaged,” even if it’s not the same real-time, direct military assistance that has been the norm for 20 years. Source
If Taliban storms back to power, Afghans “ready to fight”
“There are a lot of people who are ready to fight” if Afghanistan’s domestic security forces can’t stand up to the Taliban and their extremist allies without U.S. military support, Ahmad Massoud told CBS News’ Charlie D’Agata. “If the situation goes towards a war,” the son of a legendary anti-Taliban militia leader said, “we will be ready, and it will be a structured resistance.” Source
Remark about Tom Brady’s daughter sparks Patriots quarterback to speak out
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady cut short a radio interview Monday morning because one of the network’s hosts reportedly made a disparaging remark about his daughter. “CBS Evening News” anchor Jeff Glor reports. Source
A Look at the 25-Plus Newcomers Added by the Titans So Far This Offseason
Since March, the Titans have added players in free agency and the draft, and the team last week continued to add even more players after picking an eight-man draft class. The Titans also claimed a player last month. This on top of all the players re-signed by the team. Source
Julie Chen on “Big Brother: Celebrity Edition,” Omarosa
In the first celebrity edition of the CBS reality series, “Big Brother,” the house guests include television personality and former White House aide Omarosa Manigault-Newman, rock star Mark McGrath and “Cosby Show” actress Keshia Knight Pulliam. Julie Chen, who has hosted all 19 seasons of the show, joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the show. Source