Lena Waithe made history in September when she became the first African-American woman to win an Emmy for outstanding writing in a comedy series for the hit Netflix series, “Master of None.” Now, she’s the creator and executive producer of a new drama series called “The Chi,” a coming-of-age story based in Chicago that follows a group of people linked by circumstance. Waithe joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss how her own background inspired the show, why she switched gears from comedy to drama, and what Oprah Winfrey’s speech at Sunday’s Golden Globes meant to her. Source
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Gayle King thinks Oprah is “intrigued” by idea of 2020 run
After Oprah Winfrey’s inspiring speech at Sunday’s Golden Globes, speculation grew on whether the media mogul would run for presidency. “CBS This Morning” co-host Gayle King, a close friend of Winfrey’s, shares her thoughts. Source
“Time’s Up” movement takes center stage at Golden Globes
Prominent actresses used the Golden Globes to highlight the “Time’s Up” movement, created in response to a wave of sexual assault and misconduct allegations against prominent men. CBS News correspondent Mireya Villarreal reports. Source
Oprah for president? Golden Globes speech stirs speculation of 2020 run
A rousing speech by Oprah at the Golden Globes is making fans wonder if the media mogul might run for president in 2020. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes reports. Source
Steve Bannon is trying to get back on President Trump’s good side
Former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon is expressing regret for certain comments he made in a new book about the Trump presidency. Bustle.com senior political correspondent Erin Delmore joins CBSN with more on the fallout. Source
Anticipation mounts as Chinese rocket debris is expected to hit Earth this weekend
The world is anxiously awaiting the landing of debris from China’s Long March Rocket, which is expected to hit Earth this weekend. Ramy Innocencio reports. Source
What is “clean meat” and should you be eating it?
There may be an alternative on the horizon to your typical ground beef burger. Paul Shapiro, author of “Clean Meat,” joins CBSN to discuss efforts to create meat in a lab and how it could change the way we eat. Source
Boy with terminal cancer named Dallas police chief for a day
14-year-old Ayodeji Adekilekun is in hospice care and is unable to speak. Doctors say his battle with brain cancer is almost over. To lift his spirits, Dallas Police Chief U. Renee Hall showed up to make him police chief for the day. CBS Dallas/Fort Worth’s Robbie Owens reports. Source
CES 2018: What to expect from the Consumer Electronics Show
CNET.com editor-in-chief Lindsey Turrentine joins CBSN from the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas with a preview of what’s buzzing in the tech world — everything from futuristic cars to smart health devices to voice-activated toilets. Source
Time’s Up: NYT reporters on the Golden Globes’ push to the future
Sexual misconduct was a theme of Sunday night’s Golden Globes. Celebrities dressed in all black flooded the red carpet in protest. The reporting of New York Times’ Jodi Kantor and Melena Ryzik, among others, helped exposed alleged sexual harassment and abuse in Hollywood. Kantor and Ryzik join “CBS This Morning” to discuss how the award ceremony sent powerful messages. Source