CBS Sunday Morning Season 26 Episode 13 Season 26, Episode 13

Season 26, Episode 13 of CBS Sunday Morning offers a diverse range of topics. The episode opens with a focus on National Native American Heritage Month and the significance of Native American artistry in the present-day fashion industry. Correspondent Tracy Smith speaks with designer and champion hoop dancer Emil Her Many Horses, as well as award-winning fashion designer Bethany Yellowtail, about their respect for their native roots, as well as the challenges faced by Native Americans in the fashion industry.

Next, the episode shifts gears to timely issues, such as the changing face of college football. In the report by correspondent Jim Axelrod, football coaches and team administrators discuss the logistics of balancing scientific guidelines, an athletic protocol, and personal safety concerns as COVID-19 continues to create chaos in college sports as well as in regular college life.

CBS Sunday Morning also explores the concept of gratitude, discussing how it affects our well-being, particularly during difficult times. Expert psychologist Dr. Susan Albers provides researched insights into how gratitude works in our brains as well as simple exercises for developing a stronger sense of gratitude.

Changing gears again, the episode brings attention to the longstanding issue of homelessness. Correspondent John Blackstone reports on Project Roomkey, an innovative California-based program that provides hotel rooms for people experiencing homelessness during the coronavirus pandemic. Blackstone shares stories from several program beneficiaries, who describe how the program is a lifeline for them.

Additionally, CBS Sunday Morning explores the importance of empathy in today’s world. In a segment where correspondent Ted Koppel interviews psychologist and bestselling author Daniel Goleman, Goleman explains how empathy helps people put themselves in other people’s shoes, better understand others' perspectives, and ultimately lead to more productive and fulfilled lives.

The episode does not shy away from difficult topics and brings to light the prevalence of bullying in our society. After Tyler Clementi, a young college student committed suicide due to cyberbullying, his family started the Tyler Clementi Foundation, which works to end bullying of vulnerable young people and to help people understand better their rights and responsibilities in achieving compassionate connections. Correspondent Lee Cowan speaks with Tyler’s family about their efforts to create better-informed social responsibility of all of us.

Lastly, CBS Sunday Morning features the remarkable story of a woman who turned her passion for knitting into a solution for a worldwide problem. Becca Stevens, a Nashville-based Episcopal priest, started Thistle Farms, a global organization committed to healing women who survived sex trafficking. Stevens created employment opportunities for these women, who make and sell bath and body products. In her interview with correspondent, Martha Teichner, Stevens explains how she turned her idea into an international success and helped hundreds of women find healing and empowerment.

Overall, Season 26, Episode 13 of CBS Sunday Morning is a well-crafted collection of stories relating to current events, human interest, and important social issues. The episode covers a broad range of topics, from Native American fashion designs to addressing the plight of the homeless during the pandemic, and deserves praise for the series's ability to provide insightful reporting and analysis on different aspects of our culture, community, and ever-evolving socio-political landscape.