This week on “Sunday Morning” (March 29)
Emmy Award-winning “CBS News Sunday Morning” airs on CBS on Sundays beginning at 9:00 a.m. ET. “Sunday Morning” also streams on the CBS News app starting at 11 a.m. ET. (Download it here.)
Hosted by Jane Pauley.
COVER STORY: A sister recounts her fierce fight to free her brother held captive in Iraq for 903 days | Watch the video
Elizabeth Tsurkov, a doctoral student at Princeton University, was held hostage in Iraq for 903 days, enduring torture and isolation after being kidnapped by an Iranian-backed militia. His sister, Emma, fought tirelessly for his release in September 2025, lobbying governments and taking bold steps to raise awareness. Erin Moriarty speaks with Emma and Elizabeth as she recovers from captivity and plans to resume her research.
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ALMANAC: March 29 (Video)
“Sunday Morning” looks back at the historical events of that date.
ARTS: Meet the Masked Artist Who Conjured a Concrete Jungle of 20,000 Orchids (Video)
This year’s Orchid Show at the New York Botanical Garden features a “concrete jungle” of nearly 20,000 orchids created by Instagram star Mr. Flower Fantastic. Anthony Mason takes us inside the immersive exhibit to meet the masked artist bringing iconic New York touches to his breathtaking floral arrangements.
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IN BROADWAY: Inside Broadway’s Glitzy Reinvention of ‘Cats’ (Video)
The Broadway classic “Cats” takes a bold new twist. Mo Rocca raises the curtain on “Cats: The Jellicle Ball,” a reimagining of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s iconic musical through the prism of New York’s once-underground ballroom scene – mixing voguing, competition and energetic choreography.
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SUNDAY PROFILE: Olivia Munn shares her breast cancer journey | Watch the video
Olivia Munn is busier than ever, starring in the new series Your Friends and Neighbors, raising two children and juggling a busy career. But as Tracy Smith reports in our Sunday Profile, an unexpected diagnosis transformed her life in ways she never imagined.
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SUNDAY PASSAGE: In memory (Video)
“Sunday Morning” remembers some of the notable people who passed away this week.
SPORTY: Michael Jordan on his desire to change NASCAR | Watch the video
Michael Jordan is taking his “competitive gene” off the field and onto the NASCAR track as co-owner of 23XI Racing. Gayle King sits down with the basketball legend to talk about his passion for winning, his legal fight to change the sport, and how he channels his drive into new challenges.
COMMENT: Geoff Bennett (Video)
Long before the sitcoms of the 1990s, black comedians were shaping American comedy in bold ways. PBS NewsHour co-anchor Geoff Bennett explores this story and its lasting impact in his new book “Black Out Loud.”
POLICY: An interview with Rand Paul (Video)
As chairman of the Homeland Security Committee, Rand Paul is at the center of some of the nation’s most critical debates. He speaks with Robert Costa.
NATURE: Roseate Spoonbills in Florida Wetlands (Video)
This Sunday morning, we find ourselves among the roseate spoonbills in the wetlands of Orlando, Florida.
LIVE EVENT: Join us as Lee Cowan talks with David Pogue about his new book, “Apple: The First 50 Years,” at the 92nd Street Y in New York City, Thursday, April 16 at 8 p.m. Tickets are available for in-person or streaming access.
WEB EXCLUSIVITIES:
MARATHON: Age and Longevity (YouTube Video)
In this marathon, CBS Sunday Morning explores every angle of the aging process, from the scientific to the cultural.
- In search of a fountain of youth
- What animals could teach us about how to live longer
- Fasting and its possible role in longevity
- Jim Gaffigan on aging “gracefully”
- Fighting ageism
- Redefining old age
- Jane Fonda with a secret to aging well
- Brooke Shields speaks out about aging
- AARP and the Business of an Aging Public
Emmy Award-winning “CBS News Sunday Morning” airs on CBS on Sundays beginning at 9:00 a.m. ET. The executive producer is Rand Morrison.
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