Has Election 2016 been God’s gift to humorists? From late-night TV to satire and political cartoons, Lee Cowan takes note of what’s made this difficult year a laughing matter. He talks with “Late Show” host Stephen Colbert, political cartoonist Michael Ramirez, and New Yorker satirist Andy Borowitz. Source
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Steve Penley’s patriotic art
Can art be partisan? Erin Moriarty of “48 Hours” meets painter Steve Penley, the man who has been called the Republican Party’s favorite artist, to find out. Source
Must-see movies of the holiday season
It may be only November, but the holiday season is already in full swing in Hollywood. Over the next seven weeks, the studios will be releasing a slew of potential blockbusters and Oscar-bait dramas. ScreenCrush.com editor-in-chief Matt Singer joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to share his “must-see” list. Source
Florence gallery discovers lost frescoes during COVID closures
Renovations that were done to the museum during the shutdown led to the discovery of the hidden art. Source
A look back to the dawn of TV election coverage in 1952
In 1952, television news was still in its infancy, and so was computer technology. But on election night, the two came together, here on CBS. Dana Jacobson reports. Source
Fierce competition as more states make play for casinos
Casino gambling is now available in four out of five states — a dramatic increase from just a few decades ago. This rapid growth is starting to squeeze some state budgets as casinos try to lure gamblers away from one another, cutting into tax revenues. But that’s not stopping some developers from rolling the dice. Mark Albert reports. Source
Philip Bump on final days of race: “It’s all about turnout”
With three days remaining in the race for the White House, Washington Post political columnist Philip Bump joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss the candidates’ final push in battleground states, the importance of voter turnout and more. Source
Morning Rounds: Zika’s effects, sleep guidelines and more
In this Morning Rounds, CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook previews his “60 Minutes” report on the effects of Zika. He is also joined by CBS News contributor Dr. Tara Narula on “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss guidelines for getting a healthy amount of sleep, and more. Source
Ex-Playboy playmate charged in “body shaming” Snapchat case
Former Playboy playmate Dani Mathers was charged after allegedly “body shaming” another woman at the gym. Mathers posted a photo of a naked 70-year-old woman on Snapchat. Attorney Philip Segal joins CBSN to discuss the case. Source
Michael Buble reveals his 3-year-old son has cancer
Singer Michael Buble and his wife have revealed that their oldest son, 3-year-old Noah, has been diagnosed with cancer. CBSN’s Reena Ninan has more. Source