This week's “Sunday Morning” (December 15)

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Cover Story: Rehabilitation through Art: Breaking the Cycle of Incarceration
The critically acclaimed film “Sing Sing,” starring Colman Domingo and newcomer Clarence Macklin, was inspired by a theater program at New York's notorious Sing Sing prison, where inmates engaged in the performing and visual arts led to a decline in recidivism rates. “Sunday Morning” senior correspondent Ted Koppel visited the theater program at Sing Sing with some of the formerly incarcerated people (who make up most of the film's cast) to talk about how acting really helped. Changed their lives.

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Panchang: 15 September
“Sunday Morning” looks at the historical events of this date.

'Tis the Season: 2024 Holiday Gift Ideas from Techno Claus
As the holidays approach, Techno Claus (aka David Pogue) arrives on “Sunday Morning” to provide valuable gift-giving tips for the gadget lovers on your list.

Theatre: Audra McDonald on “Gypsy” and playing the mother of all stage mothers
Many consider the Arthur Laurents-Jules Styne-Stephen Sondheim musical “Gypsy” to be one of the greatest songs ever written. In the new revival on Broadway, six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald takes on one of musical theater's most demanding roles: Rose, who pushes her daughters onto the stage. Correspondent Mo Rocca spoke with McDonald, director George C. Wolfe, and theater expert Eric Neher about Rose and whether she should be seen as a monster or a sympathetic character.

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Paragraph: In Memory
“Sunday Morning” remembers some of the notable personalities who left us this week.

Hartman: Secret Santa

Music: Maggie Rogers on her long musical career: “I've always loved art that takes time”
Singer-songwriter Maggie Rogers went from being an NYU music student congratulating Pharrell Williams in a viral video, to sharing a stage with Bruce Springsteen, Joan Baez and Coldplay, to selling out Madison Square Garden. The Grammy-nominee spoke to correspondent Luke Burbank about his musical passion; Taking a break from music to enroll in the Harvard Program on Religion and Public Life; And his appreciation for the audience's patience.

You can stream Maggie Rogers' 2024 album “Don't Forget Me” by clicking the embed below (free Spotify registration required to hear the full track):

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Movies: Nicole Kidman at her most real in 'Babygirl'
Nicole Kidman plays a successful CEO who seeks satisfaction from an unsatisfying marriage by having an affair with a much younger intern in the new film “Babygirl,” directed by Helena Reijn. Kidman spoke to correspondent Tracy Smith about how there is no particular method to her madness when it comes to choosing intense and challenging roles. She also talks about family life with husband Keith Urban and dealing with grief over her mother's recent death.

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Comment: Jim Gaffigan on gifts no one should give for the holidays
Holiday shopping can be stressful. So as a public service, comedian Jim Gaffigan offers his advice on what not to give on your list – and some very welcome advice on what would be an acceptable gift.

Military: Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on the strength of the diverse military
Lloyd Austin spent more than four decades in uniform, and has led America's military for the past four years since President Biden chose him to become the country's first African American Secretary of Defense. During a visit to West Point (his alma mater), Austin spoke with CBS News national security correspondent David Martin about the responsibilities of a Secretary of Defense and the importance of a diverse fighting force.

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Extended Interview: Billie Eilish (Video)
In this web exclusive, “Sunday Morning” correspondent Anthony Mason sits down with music superstar Billie Eilish about performing on her “Hit Me Hard and Soft” tour (her first without brother Finneas). She also discusses welcoming the label of “songwriter”; She sang the song “Barbie” “What Was I Made For?” What did you learn from writing? The perceived criticisms of her singing voice and the liberation she felt after starting singing lessons; And the power she says comes from expressing vulnerability in her art.

Extended Interview: Pearl Jam (Youtube Video)
Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder and Jeff Ament sat down with “Sunday Morning” correspondent Anthony Mason to discuss their album, “Dark Matter,” their songwriting process, their aspirations as a band and more.

Marathon: Highlights from the World of Oz from 'Wicked,' 'The Wiz' and More (YouTube Video)
In this YouTube marathon, “Sunday Morning” takes you into the world of Oz – from “The Wiz” to “Wicked.” We're talking about “Wicked” director Jon M. Chu, the original Glinda and Elphaba, Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel and L. Talk to the cast of “The Wiz,” the Tony Award-winning musical inspired by Frank Baum's “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.” Australia.”

Movies: Ralph Fiennes on “The Return” (Youtube video)
In his latest film, “The Return”, Ralph Fiennes plays Odysseus, King of Ithaca, who is returning home after twenty years fighting in the Trojan Wars. He spoke with correspondent Martha Titchener about the psychology of Odysseus and reuniting with actress Juliette Binoche (his co-star in 1996's Oscar-winning “The English Patient”).

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