This week on “Sunday Morning” (Feb. 1)

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Host: Jane Pauley

COVER STORY: Bear hunting in the Ozarks | Watch the video
Thanks to decades of conservation efforts, black bear populations are rebounding across the United States. Senior contributor Ted Koppel travels to the Arkansas Ozarks to join a group of hunters on their annual black bear hunt – a practice they recognize as complicated and controversial, yet essential to their way of life.

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ALMANAC: February 1 (Video)
“Sunday Morning” looks back at the historical events of that date.

THIS UNITED STATES: How the gramophone changed music (Video)
Although Thomas Edison’s cylinders were the first to reproduce recorded sound, they were impractical, leading Emile Berliner to propose a better way to play music: the gramophone, invented in 1887, which played flat discs. Jane Pauley reports.

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MUSIC: Name this melody! TV Theme Songs (Video)
TV show intros feature some of the most memorable bits ever written, to grab your attention and introduce a show’s story and characters. David Pogue talks with composers Charles Fox (“Wonder Woman,” “Laverne & Shirley”) and Theodore Shapiro (“Severance”), as well as film music expert Jon Burlingame, about what makes a successful TV theme song – and how the dreaded “Skip Intro” button should be abolished.

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PASSAGE: In memoriam (Video)
“Sunday Morning” pays tribute to some of the people who passed away this week, including actress Catherine O’Hara, star of “Home Alone” and “Schitt’s Creek,” and Demond Wilson, star of “Sanford and Son.”

MUSIC: Jeff Tweedy on the power of music: “It’s hard to be afraid when you’re singing a song” | Watch the video
Jeff Tweedy has released more than two dozen records during his career, both as a solo artist and as the frontman for the rock band Wilco. But he may have outdone himself with his latest triple album, “Twilight Override.” He chats with Anthony Mason about the importance of music in times of chaos; his professional approach to songwriting; and the responsibility he feels towards the fans.

WEB EXCLUSIVE: Extended Interview – Jeff Tweedy (Video)

You can stream Jeff Tweedy’s triple album “Twilight Override” by clicking the embed below (free Spotify signup required to hear the tracks in full):

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SPORTY: Ilia Malinin in search of perfection | Watch the video
Four-time national figure skating champion Ilia Malinin, the only person in the world to land a quad-axel in competition, is the hot favorite for gold at this year’s Winter Olympics. The 21-year-old from Virginia talks to correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti about his record-breaking skills that have made him a superstar in the sport.

WEB EXCLUSIVE: Extended interview – Ilia Malinin (Video)

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BOOKS: Mel Robbins on his involvement
Mel Robbins’ podcasts, TED Talk, and his best-selling books, including “The 5 Second Rule” and “The Let Them Theory,” have shared his inspiring messages about positivity and empowerment. The former lawyer speaks with CBS News’ Norah O’Donnell about how she overcame her own feelings of failure to become a life coach and motivational speaker, and why the 57-year-old mother of three values ​​success later in life.

READ AN EXTRACT: “The Leave Them Theory” by Mel Robbins

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HARTMAN: The Sorrow of a Widow and the Compassion of an Angel
After the death of her husband of 26 years, Rhea Holmes, of Syracuse, New York, found herself with little money and fell into depression. Having lost her job and her home, she finally began sleeping in the only place that belonged to her: her husband’s grave. Then came an “angel”. Steve Hartman reports.

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MUSIC: Jesse Welles: Keeping the Spirit of American Folk Music Alive
In uncertain times, folk musician Jesse Welles reinvigorates the spirit and relevance of the protest song, spreading messages on topics like health insurance and ICE agents. The four-time Grammy nominee from Ozark, Arkansas, talks with “Sunday Morning” national correspondent Robert Costa about this powerful form of speech and song that can speak across generations.

You can stream Jesse Welles’ Grammy-nominated album “Under the Powerlines (April 24 – September 24)” by clicking the embed below (free Spotify membership required to hear the tracks in full):

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NATURE: Bali

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FROM THE ARCHIVES: Ralph Macchio on his role in ‘The Karate Kid’ (Video)
On January 29, 2026, the Library of Congress named “The Karate Kid” – a beloved 1984 tale about a young boy learning important life lessons from his mentor, a martial arts instructor – to the National Film Registry, to be preserved for future generations. In this 2024 interview with “Sunday Morning” correspondent Lee Cowan, “Karate Kid” star Ralph Macchio talked about auditioning for the role; his relationship with co-star Pat Morita, who played Mr. Miyagi; and why he thinks the film resonated with audiences.

MOVIES: “Inception”, “The Karate Kid”, “The Incredibles” among the films newly registered in the National Film Registry
Among the 25 films selected by the Library of Congress to be preserved for future generations are Wes Anderson’s “The Big Chill,” Wes Anderson’s “The Grand Budapest Hotel,” the Civil War drama “Glory” and John Carpenter’s “The Thing.”

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MOVIES: The 2026 Sundance Film Festival opens its final year in Park City, Utah. Here are some of the highlights
The famous Sundance Film Festival, currently taking place in Park City and Salt Lake City, Utah, includes films starring Natalie Portman, Olivia Wilde, Seth Rogen and Charli XCX, as well as a wide range of documentaries. (Available online until February 1.)

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