Exploring Stories of Resilience and Reflection: A Recap of CBS News Sunday Morning's 9/11 Anniversary Episode
Tune in to the Emmy Award-winning show "CBS News Sunday Morning" every Sunday at 9:00 a.m. ET on CBS or stream it on the CBS News app at 11:00 a.m. ET. In a recent episode, correspondent Lee Cowan revisited the sites of the 9/11 attacks and spoke with individuals whose lives were forever changed by the tragic events.
The show also featured a segment on postpartum psychosis, a serious psychiatric condition that can have extreme and dangerous symptoms. Correspondent Faith Salie discussed the symptoms, diagnosis, and stigma surrounding postpartum psychosis with experts and a mother who shared her harrowing experience.
Another segment focused on the moment President George W. Bush was informed of the 9/11 attacks while visiting an elementary school in Florida. Andrew Card, his chief of staff at the time, revisited the school and recounted the pivotal moment captured in an iconic photograph.
The show also paid tribute to Gloria Steinem, a pioneering figure in the women's liberation movement, who co-founded Ms. Magazine. Steinem's impact on feminism and the magazine's role in igniting a revolution were highlighted in the segment.
In addition, the show explored the quest for the best burger, featuring the Wagyu Brothers, a Tokyo hamburger shop known for its high-grade Wagyu beef burgers. Correspondent Adam Yamaguchi sampled their signature burger and discussed the competitive world of burger-making with expert George Motz.
Furthermore, the show delved into the efforts of Robert De Niro and Jane Rosenthal to revive Lower Manhattan after 9/11 through the Tribeca Film Festival. The festival, launched in 2002, aimed to use art as a means of revitalizing the city in the aftermath of the attacks.
Lastly, the show highlighted the small town of Gander in Newfoundland, Canada, which provided shelter and comfort to thousands of stranded passengers and crew members when U.S. air space was closed on 9/11. The town's generosity inspired the Broadway musical "Come From Away."
As the show commemorated the 25th anniversary of 9/11, it reflected on the legacy of the attacks and how they shaped American daily life and civic culture. Stay tuned for more insightful and thought-provoking content on "CBS News Sunday Morning."