Highlights from “Sunday Morning” This Week (March 22)
This week’s highlights from Sunday Morning on March 22 span science, art, politics, and culture. The broadcast offered features on technology, exhibitions, and notable personalities.
Nature and citizen science
The cover story examined the iNaturalist app and its scientific value. David Pogue joined Martha Stewart for a bioblitz, a timed species-identification event.
Producers noted the app helps track biodiversity, species decline, and habitat loss. The segment showed how casual users contribute meaningful data.
Arts and exhibitions
Robert Therrien’s large-scale sculptures are the focus of a new Broad exhibition in Los Angeles. Therrien, born in 1947 and deceased in 2019, became known for oversized domestic objects.
Correspondent Luke Burbank assessed the show titled “This Is a Story” at The Broad. The piece highlighted the immersive scale of Therrien’s work.
Contested history at national sites
Reporters covered the removal and reinstatement of interpretive signs at historic sites. The President’s House display in Philadelphia had signs removed after an executive order.
Following litigation, a federal judge ordered the exhibit reinstated. Jim Axelrod explored similar actions by the Department of the Interior.
Books, food and profiles
Mo Rocca discussed Sid Caesar and the biography When Caesar Was King by David Margolick. The segment also featured comedian Robert Klein on Caesar’s comic legacy.
In food coverage, Seth Doane profiled Ruthie Rogers of The River Cafe in London. Rogers, a co-founder and Michelin-starred chef, promoted her book Table 4 at the River Cafe.
Politics and ideas
Faith Salie interviewed Senator Cory Booker about his book Stand and his political career in Newark, New Jersey. The profile emphasized Booker’s calls for civic engagement.
Commentator Arthur C. Brooks discussed his book The Meaning of Your Life. He argued that constant distraction undermines reflection and purpose.
Television and culture
Tracy Smith spoke with Lisa Kudrow about the return of The Comeback for a third season. Kudrow reflected on playing Valerie Cherish and her time on Friends.
The show also noted industry milestones, including Oscar coverage and a look back at notable deaths in 2026. A gallery of 19 photos highlighted recent passings.
Features and special programming
A marathon called Going Fishing explored sushi, bait, and related traditions. Segments ranged from Tokyo’s largest fish market to the vanishing art of sushi preparation.
Nature coverage included spring scenes from Mason County, Texas. The broadcast mixed lighter pieces with more investigative reports.
Live event
Lee Cowan will join David Pogue at the 92nd Street Y in New York on Thursday, April 16 at 8 p.m. The event centers on Pogue’s book Apple: The First 50 Years.
Tickets are available for in-person attendance or streaming. The segment invited viewers to reserve seats ahead of the event.
How to watch and follow
The Emmy Award-winning program airs on CBS at 9:00 a.m. ET each Sunday. Episodes stream on the CBS News app beginning at 11:00 a.m. ET.
Executive producer Rand Morrison oversees the show, and Jane Pauley serves as host. Full episodes and extras are available on multiple platforms and at Filmogaz.com.
