The Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates by a quarter point, the first rate raise in more than nine years. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger has details. Source
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A “Star Wars” scoring session with John Williams and J.J. Abrams
“This is momentous,” says director J.J. Abrams while listening to Academy Award winning composer John Williams’ iconic refrain. “As a fan, I can’t even believe I get to be here.” Source
Will Smith on living beyond one’s dreams
Will Smith, one of the biggest movie stars on Earth, stars in the new film, “Concussion,” about the real-life doctor who exposed the dangers faced by NFL players from the effects of brain trauma suffered by concussions. The actor tackles the controversial topic, and the current political landscape, during his chat with correspondent Tracy Smith. Source
Michael Lewis: From “The Big Short” to the red carpet
“The Big Short” has been described as part comedy, part thriller, part documentary that tells the story of maverick bankers and hedge-funders who spotted the housing bubble in 2008 and played the looming financial crisis for profit. Steve Carrel, Ryan Gosling, Christian Bale and Brad Pitt star in the film, but it’s the author of the bestselling book who is getting A-list treatment. John Blackstone sits down with Michael Lewis to discuss what inspired him to write a story about a group of Davids taking on Wall Street Goliaths. Source
Broadway maestro Andrew Lloyd Webber returns
Over more than four decades Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber has penned some of the most memorable music ever to be performed on the Great White Way. He’s showcased on the Broadway stage once again in the hit musical, “School of Rock,” and he’s talking with our Mo Rocca. Source
Chef Justin Smillie gets candid about food and life
Grub Street’s senior editor Sierra Tishgart sat down with the chef to discuss food, life, and influences. Source
Tony Bennett performs “The Way You Look Tonight”
With a track from their new Grammy-nominated album, “The Silver Lining: The Songs of Jerome Kern,” Tony Bennett, accompanied by one of the world’s best jazz pianists, Bill Charlap, sings the classic, “The Way You Look Tonight,” on Saturday Sessions. Source
Tony Bennett honors Frank Sinatra’s 100th birthday
In a special edition of Saturday Sessions, Tony Bennett honors his longtime friend, Frank Sinatra, on what would have been Sinatra’s 100th birthday. Bennett spoke to “CBS This Morning: Saturday” about Sintara’s influence on his career. Source
Idris Elba on return to “Luther,” filming “Beast of No Nation”
Golden Globe winner Idris Elba is becoming one of the go-to actors in Hollywood. He’s played everyone from Nelson Mandela in “Long Walk of Freedom,” drug kingpin Stringer Bell on “The Wire,” and even the villain in the upcoming “Star Trek Beyond.” Elba joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss his latest role as the self-destructive, genius detective John Luther in the critically acclaimed crime drama, “Luther.” Source
The Dish: Upland chef Justin Smillie
Chef Justin Smillie was born in California and raised in New Jersey. He has worked in some of New York City’s top restaurants, including Mercer Kitchen, Gramercy Tavern and Barbuto. Last year he opened his first restaurant, Upland, on New York City’s Park Avenue. His first cookbook, “Slow Fires: Mastering New Ways to Braise, Roast, and Grill,” was released last month. Smillie joins “CBS This Morning” to share his journey as well as some of his signature dishes. Source