CBS News Sunday Morning Season 40 Episode 13 May 14, 2017
- May 14, 2017
On the May 14, 2017 episode of CBS News Sunday Morning, the show kicks off with a segment on the history of Mother's Day, including the woman who started it all and how the holiday has evolved over the years.
Next, the show goes in depth about the debate over fake news and how it has brought a renewed interest in teaching journalism to both students and adults. The segment includes an interview with a professor who is doing just that and a look inside a classroom where students are learning about the importance of fact checking and media literacy.
Then, the show shifts gears to a profile on singer-songwriter Sheryl Crow, who discusses her new album and how her music has evolved over the years. The segment also includes footage of Crow performing and interviews with fans who have been inspired by her music.
Next up, there's a segment on the phenomenon of escape rooms, where teams are locked in a room and must solve puzzles and clues to escape within a certain amount of time. The segment takes viewers inside an escape room and interviews some of the people behind the growing trend.
Then, the focus shifts to an artist who uses toys and other everyday objects to create intricate and detailed dioramas. The segment includes footage of the artist at work and an interview with her discussing her inspiration and process.
Next, the show delves into the world of journalism once again with a profile on Gay Talese, a legendary journalist who has covered everything from crime to the Vietnam War. The segment includes interviews with Talese and those who have worked with him, as well as a look at some of his most memorable stories.
Finally, the episode ends on a lighter note with a segment on the rise of food halls, where multiple vendors offer a variety of different cuisines in one space. The segment takes viewers inside a popular food hall and interviews some of the vendors about their food and the experience of working in the space.
All in all, the May 14, 2017 episode of CBS News Sunday Morning offers a mix of news, profiles, and cultural pieces, covering everything from the history of Mother's Day to the latest culinary trends.