Psychiatrist Dr. Sue Varma shares the importance of remaining emotionally near while heeding health officials' calls for social distancing as we try to limit the spread of the coronavirus. She joins "CBS This Morning" correspondent Vladimir Duthiers to discuss why you should keep in touch with friends and family. She suggests limiting conversations about coronavirus and doing your best to find a silver lining in your situation. Plus, she shares the unique mental and physical health challenges to older Americans during this time, especially those in nursing homes and retirement communities, and what we can do to help them.

Psychiatrist Dr. Sue Varma shares the importance of remaining emotionally near while heeding health officials' calls for social distancing as we try to limit the spread of the coronavirus. She joins "CBS This Morning" correspondent Vladimir Duthiers to discuss why you should keep in touch with friends and family. She suggests limiting conversations about coronavirus and doing your best to find a silver lining in your situation. Plus, she shares the unique mental and physical health challenges to older Americans during this time, especially those in nursing homes and retirement communities, and what we can do to help them.

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How to Stay Socially Distant but Emotionally Near

Coronavirus: What Can We Learn from the 1918 Flu Epidemic?

Barry Sonnenfeld, who directed "The Addams Family" movie and the "Men in Black" trilogy joins CBS News' Jamie Wax to share how his dysfunctional childhood influenced in his career. In his new book "Barry Sonnenfeld, Call Your Mother: Memoirs of a Neurotic Filmmaker," Sonnenfeld explains why he says there is no upside to optimism, only to pessimism — and details the miracles that have happened throughout his life to get him to where he is today. He discusses his strained relationship with his parents, beginning his career as a cinematographer on several Coen Brothers films, and why he became a director when he had no interest in doing so.

Barry Sonnenfeld, who directed "The Addams Family" movie and the "Men in Black" trilogy joins CBS News' Jamie Wax to share how his dysfunctional childhood influenced in his career. In his new book "Barry Sonnenfeld, Call Your Mother: Memoirs of a Neurotic Filmmaker," Sonnenfeld explains why he says there is no upside to optimism, only to pessimism — and details the miracles that have happened throughout his life to get him to where he is today. He discusses his strained relationship with his parents, beginning his career as a cinematographer on several Coen Brothers films, and why he became a director when he had no interest in doing so.

Director Barry Sonnenfeld Reflects in "Memoirs of a Neurotic Filmmaker"

New York Times reporter Jennifer Steinhauer joins CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns to discuss her new book, "The Firsts: The Inside Story of the Women Reshaping Congress." Steinhauer shares what she learned as she followed along for the first year of the historic class of congresswomen elected in 2018. She explains why Democratic women fared better in their contests than Republicans and how the growing number of women is helping to reshape House rules.

New York Times reporter Jennifer Steinhauer joins CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns to discuss her new book, "The Firsts: The Inside Story of the Women Reshaping Congress." Steinhauer shares what she learned as she followed along for the first year of the historic class of congresswomen elected in 2018. She explains why Democratic women fared better in their contests than Republicans and how the growing number of women is helping to reshape House rules.

How Women are Reshaping Congress

Chris and Rich Robinson of The Black Crowes sat down with “CBS This Morning” co-host Anthony Mason to talk about their successful career, their break-up and eventual reunion as they embark on a new tour. The brothers discuss their childhood, beginning their career in 1980s Atlanta and how they finally reconnected. Plus, hear whether a new album is in the works.

Chris and Rich Robinson of The Black Crowes sat down with “CBS This Morning” co-host Anthony Mason to talk about their successful career, their break-up and eventual reunion as they embark on a new tour. The brothers discuss their childhood, beginning their career in 1980s Atlanta and how they finally reconnected. Plus, hear whether a new album is in the works.

The Black Crowes' Robinson brothers talk music, family and touring again

With credit card debt reaching an all-time high of $930 billion, CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger discusses solutions to paying down debt. She shares common mistakes consumers make with CBS News correspondent Mola Lenghi. Schlesinger explains when a person should get their first credit card, why you should monitor your credit report and the meaning behind your FICO score. She says it's important to track your money and keep a budget in order to pay down your credit card debt. Plus, she explains the effect the debt is having on the overall economy and whether it's better to have "good debt" or no debt. NOTE: This podcast was recorded on March 5, 2020.

With credit card debt reaching an all-time high of $930 billion, CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger discusses solutions to paying down debt. She shares common mistakes consumers make with CBS News correspondent Mola Lenghi. Schlesinger explains when a person should get their first credit card, why you should monitor your credit report and the meaning behind your FICO score. She says it's important to track your money and keep a budget in order to pay down your credit card debt. Plus, she explains the effect the debt is having on the overall economy and whether it's better to have "good debt" or no debt. NOTE: This podcast was recorded on March 5, 2020.

Tackling Credit Card Debt

With schools closing and events getting canceled across the country due to the spread of the coronavirus, parents should have the proper tools to have a conversation about the virus with their children across all ages. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Tara Narula and CBS News contributor and child psychologist Lisa Damour join CBS News' Jim Axelrod with advice on how to start those conversations. Dr. Narula offers the medical facts about coronavirus and COVID-19, while Damour explains how to ease kids' anxiety, as well as their disappointment over canceled events and disruptions to their schedules.

With schools closing and events getting canceled across the country due to the spread of the coronavirus, parents should have the proper tools to have a conversation about the virus with their children across all ages. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Tara Narula and CBS News contributor and child psychologist Lisa Damour join CBS News' Jim Axelrod with advice on how to start those conversations. Dr. Narula offers the medical facts about coronavirus and COVID-19, while Damour explains how to ease kids' anxiety, as well as their disappointment over canceled events and disruptions to their schedules.

Coronavirus: What Kids Need to Know

Many Americans thought the "spy games" between the Soviet Union and the U.S. ended along with the Cold War over three decades ago. However, author Gordon Corera joins "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King to discuss his book "Russians: Among Us: Sleeper Cells, Ghost Stories, and the Hunt for Putin's Spies" and why Russian spying on Moscow's perceived enemies in the West have evolved and intensified in the last 30 years.

Many Americans thought the "spy games" between the Soviet Union and the U.S. ended along with the Cold War over three decades ago. However, author Gordon Corera joins "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King to discuss his book "Russians: Among Us: Sleeper Cells, Ghost Stories, and the Hunt for Putin's Spies" and why Russian spying on Moscow's perceived enemies in the West have evolved and intensified in the last 30 years.

New Book Explores How Russian "Spy Games" Never Ended

Television and Broadway producer Richie Jackson discusses his book "Gay Like Me: A Father Writes to His Son" with CBS News contributor Jamie Wax. Jackson explains why he wrote this love letter to his gay son as he got ready to head off to college. Jackson says this is the book he wishes he had as a young man. He tells Wax why he hoped his son would be gay and why he considers being gay a super power. They discuss parenting an LGBTQ child and how to be an ally.

Television and Broadway producer Richie Jackson discusses his book "Gay Like Me: A Father Writes to His Son" with CBS News contributor Jamie Wax. Jackson explains why he wrote this love letter to his gay son as he got ready to head off to college. Jackson says this is the book he wishes he had as a young man. He tells Wax why he hoped his son would be gay and why he considers being gay a super power. They discuss parenting an LGBTQ child and how to be an ally.

'Being Gay is a Super Power:' Parenting LGBTQ Children

Michael Osterholm, Ph.D, Director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, joins CBS News Medical Contributor Dr. Tara Narula to discuss what people need to know about the coronavirus. Osterholm says the U.S. healthcare system is not prepared and shares what we know about how the virus spreads and who it impacts the most. He tells Dr. Narula what underlining risk factors may be impacting fatality and if someone with no symptoms can still be infected. Plus, Osterholm comments on what recovery from the virus looks like and whether the changing of seasons may help end the spread of the coronavirus.

Michael Osterholm, Ph.D, Director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, joins CBS News Medical Contributor Dr. Tara Narula to discuss what people need to know about the coronavirus. Osterholm says the U.S. healthcare system is not prepared and shares what we know about how the virus spreads and who it impacts the most. He tells Dr. Narula what underlining risk factors may be impacting fatality and if someone with no symptoms can still be infected. Plus, Osterholm comments on what recovery from the virus looks like and whether the changing of seasons may help end the spread of the coronavirus.

Coronavirus: The Race to Respond

The five-part documentary series "Visible: Out on Television" explores the role of television in LGBTQ representation and rights. Executive producers Ryan White and Wilson Cruz join "CBS This Morning Saturday" co-host Michelle Miller to share the impact of moments like Ellen DeGeneres' character coming out on her sitcom and a 1980s "60 Minutes" report about why LGBTQ people were angry with the federal government's inaction on the AIDS epidemic. Cruz, who starred in the 1994 teen drama "My So-Called Life,” shares the impact of being the first openly gay actor to play an openly gay series regular in a leading role. White, who also directs the series, explains the progress that still needs to be made regarding representation in media.

The five-part documentary series "Visible: Out on Television" explores the role of television in LGBTQ representation and rights. Executive producers Ryan White and Wilson Cruz join "CBS This Morning Saturday" co-host Michelle Miller to share the impact of moments like Ellen DeGeneres' character coming out on her sitcom and a 1980s "60 Minutes" report about why LGBTQ people were angry with the federal government's inaction on the AIDS epidemic. Cruz, who starred in the 1994 teen drama "My So-Called Life,” shares the impact of being the first openly gay actor to play an openly gay series regular in a leading role. White, who also directs the series, explains the progress that still needs to be made regarding representation in media.

Documentary Series Explores Evolution of LGBTQ Representation on TV

Shereen Pimentel, the star of Broadway's latest revival of the American classic "West Side Story" joins CBS News' Jamie Wax to discuss juggling the role of Maria while completing her senior year at Juilliard. Pimentel shares the Broadway shows that made her fall in love with theater — and the most common reaction she gets when people hear her sing for the first time.

Shereen Pimentel, the star of Broadway's latest revival of the American classic "West Side Story" joins CBS News' Jamie Wax to discuss juggling the role of Maria while completing her senior year at Juilliard. Pimentel shares the Broadway shows that made her fall in love with theater — and the most common reaction she gets when people hear her sing for the first time. 

West Side Story's Newest Maria on Juggling the Iconic Role and Juilliard

Democratic presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden tells CBS News political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns what his victory in the South Carolina primary means for his campaign ahead of Super Tuesday. Biden answers whether this is now a two-person race and whether he can raise enough money to compete with Senator Bernie Sanders. He also responses to criticism of his campaign and if former President Barack Obama is expected to endorse him soon. NOTE: This interview was conducted early Monday afternoon.

Democratic presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden tells CBS News political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns what his victory in the South Carolina primary means for his campaign ahead of Super Tuesday. Biden answers whether this is now a two-person race and whether he can raise enough money to compete with Senator Bernie Sanders. He also responses to criticism of his campaign and if former President Barack Obama is expected to endorse him soon. NOTE: This interview was conducted early Monday afternoon.

Former VP Joe Biden on his South Carolina win and Super Tuesday

Financial expert Suze Orman joins “CBS This Morning” co-host Gayle King to discuss what people approaching retirement need to do to be financially sound. Orman explains why, thanks to increased life expectancy, the best age to retire is not 65 - but 70 years old. Plus, she shares why she decided to step back from her successful career and retire at 65. Orman says she wrote her latest book, “The Ultimate Retirement Guide for 50+: Winning Strategies to Make Your Money Last a Lifetime,” because there isn’t enough time later in life to make financial mistakes. Plus, hear what common financial mistakes people are making - including what she has to say to parents who are helping their children financially.

Financial expert Suze Orman joins “CBS This Morning” co-host Gayle King to discuss what people approaching retirement need to do to be financially sound. Orman explains why, thanks to increased life expectancy, the best age to retire is not 65 - but 70 years old. Plus, she shares why she decided to step back from her successful career and retire at 65. Orman says she wrote her latest book, “The Ultimate Retirement Guide for 50+: Winning Strategies to Make Your Money Last a Lifetime,” because there isn’t enough time later in life to make financial mistakes. Plus, hear what common financial mistakes people are making - including what she has to say to parents who are helping their children financially.

Suze Orman on How to Plan for Your Retirement

CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus breaks down what people need to know about the coronavirus and places it in historical context. He answers questions such as how the virus spread from bats to human in China to what precautions people should take to prevent catching the virus. Talking with CBS News' correspondent Anna Werner, Dr. Agus explains whether cornavirus has become a pandemic, what disruptions the virus may cause and how this may force people to change how they think about public health.

CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus breaks down what people need to know about the coronavirus and places it in historical context. He answers questions such as how the virus spread from bats to human in China to what precautions people should take to prevent catching the virus. Talking with CBS News' correspondent Anna Werner, Dr. Agus explains whether cornavirus has become a pandemic, what disruptions the virus may cause and how this may force people to change how they think about public health. 

Coronavirus: Prepare, Don't Panic says Dr. David Agus

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