CBS Sunday Morning Highlights: Midterms, Chronic Pain, and Maritime History
This week's episode features political analysis, medical insights, and the SS United States.
1Weekly Broadcast Overview
CBS News Sunday Morning airs every Sunday at 9:00 a.m. ET on CBS, with streaming options available via the CBS News app starting at 11:00 a.m. ET. The program provides a diverse mix of investigative journalism, cultural features, and historical retrospectives, maintaining its long-standing tradition of Sunday morning news coverage.
2Chronic Pain Management
Dr. Jon LaPook explores modern treatments for chronic pain, a condition affecting one in four American adults. The report examines various interventions, including medications, surgical procedures, nerve stimulation, biofeedback, and self-hypnosis. These methods aim to provide relief for patients who have suffered from persistent pain for over three months.
3Post-Election Political Analysis
Following the recent midterm elections, correspondent Robert Costa interviews Congressman Jamie Raskin and former Governor Larry Hogan. The discussion focuses on the Democratic Party's success in gaining control of Congress and the broader implications for the current political landscape, including strategies for addressing the administration of President Donald Trump.
4Legacy of SS United States
The SS United States, once the fastest ocean liner in history, is set to be sunk off the Florida coast to become an artificial reef. After nearly two decades of service and thirty years docked in Philadelphia, this maritime legend will transition from a historic vessel into a marine habitat.
5Entertainment and Arts
Julia Garner discusses her role in the new Netflix series The Altruists, portraying Caroline Ellison. Meanwhile, artist Rick Lowe presents an exhibition at the University of Michigan Museum of Art, where he translates socio-economic data regarding Black American progress into visual art, highlighting the intersection of social research and creative expression.
6Human Interest Stories
Steve Hartman shares the story of 65-year-old Al Sager and 76-year-old Susan Guc, who found love after meeting in a cardiac rehab program in Bay City, Michigan. Additionally, 91-year-old actress Judi Dench reflects on her storied career and her new memoir, discussing her life in acting and her personal health challenges.
7Musical and Historical Reflections
Brandon Flowers, frontman of The Killers, discusses his new solo country-western album, Thrasher, which draws inspiration from his upbringing in Nephi, Utah. The program also pays tribute to conductor Herbert Blomstedt, who passed away at age 99, honoring his remarkable endurance and long-standing career leading major symphony orchestras worldwide until recently.
8Democracy and Nature
Historian Jon Meacham offers commentary on the midterm elections, suggesting that American democracy has prevailed through the recent vote. The episode concludes with a peaceful look at the fall colors in Texas’s Lost Maples State Natural Area, providing a quiet visual end to the week's comprehensive news and cultural reporting.