On tonight's CBS Evening News podcast -- as President Biden makes his first overseas trip as commander-in-chief, the latest on his plans to distribute half a billion doses of the Pfizer vaccine to countries around the world -- and what will he say to Vladimir Putin about the recent cyber attacks. Also -- the incredibly selfless gesture one woman made on her graduation day -- in the spirit of helping others.
Jun 09, 2021•19 min•Ep. 245
On tonight's CBS Evening News podcast -- more on the anti-obesity drug being touted as a potential game-changer. Dr. Jon LaPook with what you need to know. Also -- we'll meet a dad from Georgia whose passion project -- building a treehouse for his kids during the pandemic -- turned into a new family business.
Jun 08, 2021•19 min•Ep. 244
On tonight's CBS Evening News podcast -- what we're learning about the two suspects arrested in an apparent road-rage shooting that resulted in the death of a 6-year-old boy in California. The latest on the investigation. Also -- how Simone Biles persevered to win her seventh US gymnastics title.
Jun 07, 2021•19 min•Ep. 243
On tonight's CBS Evening News -- Facebook's big decision to suspend former President Trump for at least two years. But, could he return to the platform ahead of the 2024 presidential race? Plus -- baby product recall. Why Fisher-Price is recalling over 100,000 "soothers."
Jun 04, 2021•17 min•Ep. 242
On tonight's CBS Evening News podcast -- with so much progress made in vaccinating Americans against COVID-19 nationwide, why are vaccination rates still so much lower in some parts of the south than elsewhere in the country? Also -- we'll meet a remarkable 93-year-old veteran now finally receiving his high school diploma after life got in the way so many years ago.
Jun 03, 2021•19 min•Ep. 241
On tonight's CBS Evening News podcast -- as more Americans make plans to bring their employees back to the office, could they require workers to get COVID vaccines? Also -- when a high school student was denied the right to walk at his graduation ceremony because his sneakers violated the school's dress code, the amazing thing one teacher did to save the day.
Jun 02, 2021•19 min•Ep. 240
On tonight's CBS Evening News podcast -- what we're learning about a ransomware attack on a major meat supplier -- could this mean higher beef prices during your next trip to the supermarket? Also -- "taps across America" -- how some dedicated and proud Americans from all over the country came together for a remarkable musical tribute in honor of Memorial Day.
Jun 01, 2021•19 min•Ep. 239
On tonight's CBS Evening News podcast -- millions celebrate their first un-masked holiday in more than a year, as America remembers those who laid down their lives for their country. Also -- a marine's final mission. Not with a rifle, but a paint brush, to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
May 31, 2021•19 min•Ep. 238
On tonight's CBS Evening News podcast -- millions pack the highways and the airlines as they travel for the holiday weekend. Is a COVID summer surge looming? Also -- summer camp guidelines -- what parents need to know about the much-awaited CDC guidelines.
May 28, 2021•19 min•Ep. 237
On tonight's CBS Evening News podcast -- the beaches are open and the crowds are back as restrictions are lifted. But where are the workers? Why businesses can't hire more staff. Also -- a Harvard-bound student is sharing her story of loss and triumph -- and inspiring others around the world.
May 28, 2021•19 min•Ep. 236
On tonight's CBS Evening News podcast -- a horrific day in San Jose after a gunman opens fire -- killing eight of his co-workers. Also -- why President Biden is suddenly calling for a full investigation into the origins of the coronavirus.
May 26, 2021•19 min•Ep. 235
On tonight's CBS Evening News podcast -- scoring a scholarship -- why some Georgia student athletes are being rewarded for what they do off the field. Also -- one year after the murder of George Floyd -- what has changed in the fight for social justice?
May 25, 2021•19 min•Ep. 234
On tonight's CBS Evening News podcast, Holly Williams takes us inside Gaza...what will it take to rebuild the Palestinian territory? Also, gun violence is surging across America with at least 12 mass shootings this weekend alone. What's behind the surge?
May 25, 2021•19 min•Ep. 233
On tonight's CBS Evening News podcast -- more on the troubling rise in Anti-Semitic attacks around the country -- and what synagogues are doing to step up security in response to the wave of attacks. Also -- Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" -- how a miraculous rescue at sea led to a very special reunion more than three decades in the making.
May 21, 2021•19 min•Ep. 232
On tonight's CBS Evening News podcast -- after eleven days of bloodshed, Israel and Hamas agree to stop attacks. Also -- why Prince William is blasting an interview that his mother, the late Princess Diana, did with the BBC twenty five years ago.
May 20, 2021•19 min•Ep. 231
On tonight's CBS Evening News podcast -- as America moves closer to normal with the return of "full capacity" at New York City's restaurants and bars, the latest on the lingering mask confusion around the country and what Dr. Fauci is saying about COVID booster shots. Also -- the latest on the probe of the Trump Organization by the New York State Attorney General's Office, and why it's considered a criminal investigation.
May 19, 2021•19 min•Ep. 230
On tonight's CBS Evening News podcast -- after today's announcement that the police officers involved in the shooting death of Andrew Brown Jr. won't face criminal charges, what newly-released body cam footage shows about the moment Brown was shot. Also -- the delicious business idea two high school students from Virginia came up with during the pandemic as a way to raise money for college and help out their families -- a truly "sweet" story.
May 18, 2021•19 min•Ep. 229
On tonight's CBS Evening News podcast -- terror in the Middle East -- the deadly conflict in Israel enters a second week, with little hope for immediate cease-fire as President Biden faces pressure to ease tensions. Also -- abortion showdown -- the Supreme Court agrees to hear the most direct challenge to Roe v. Wade in a generation.
May 17, 2021•19 min•Ep. 228
On tonight's CBS Evening News podcast -- after yesterday's new mask guidance from the CDC for vaccinated Americans, why are some states and businesses still requiring masks? The questions being raised tonight. Also -- Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" with a story about a good-natured war of words between storefronts -- and how it's being fought with wit instead of weapons.
May 14, 2021•19 min•Ep. 227
On tonight's CBS Evening News podcast -- with the CDC now saying there's no longer a need for masks in most indoor spaces, what the new guidelines mean for you and your family as America moves closer to resuming normal life again. Also -- an inspiring story tonight about a swimming program for those with special needs and the remarkable difference it's making in the lives of these incredible swimmers.
May 13, 2021•19 min•Ep. 226
On tonight's CBS Evening News podcast -- with 12-15 year-olds now eligible to get Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine, how one American city is planning to offer them gift cards from popular chains like Starbucks and Chipotle as an incentive to get the shot. Also -- from first time nominees to celebrated musical legends, find out who made it to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
May 12, 2021•19 min•Ep. 225
On tonight's CBS Evening News podcast -- in the aftermath of the cyber attack on the Colonial Pipeline, more tonight on the nationwide fuel shortages now impacting so many Americans at the gas pump. Also -- a big-hearted third grader is stepping up to help Washington DC's homeless -- and inspiring others to also pitch in and make a difference.
May 11, 2021•19 min•Ep. 224
On tonight's CBS Evening News podcast -- the FDA authorizes the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 12-15 -- what this means in the fight against the pandemic. Also -- the horse that won the Kentucky Derby fails a drug test -- could he be stripped of his title?
May 10, 2021•19 min•Ep. 223
On tonight's CBS Evening News podcast -- more tonight on America's newest job numbers and the debate over whether expanded unemployment benefits might be encouraging some Americans not to seek work. Also -- just before Mother's Day, the most popular baby names have come out! Find out which made the list and which other names have fallen out of favor.
May 07, 2021•19 min•Ep. 222
On tonight's CBS Evening News podcast -- from manicures to free beers and even savings bonds, the new incentives to get more Americans rolling up their sleeves for a COVID vaccine. Also -- making history with the first all-female Marine platoon and their graduation from Boot Camp.
May 06, 2021•19 min•Ep. 221
On tonight's CBS Evening News podcast -- more tonight on Peloton's decision to recall about 125,000 treadmills due to possible safety concerns -- what you need to know. Also -- if you're still looking to buy flowers for mom heading into Sunday, don't be surprised if you end up spending a little more money this year -- why prices are on the rise for some of those gorgeous bouquets.
May 05, 2021•19 min•Ep. 220
On tonight's CBS Evening News podcast -- more tonight on President Biden's goal to get 90 million more COVID shots into the arms of Americans. How the President says he'll do it, and what he's saying about vaccines for kids as young as 12. Also -- when one woman received a devastating cancer diagnosis, how another woman stepped in to help give her the gift of motherhood.
May 04, 2021•19 min•Ep. 219
On tonight's CBS Evening News podcast -- with New York City preparing for a major reopening later this month, what's to blame for a troubling rise in new COVID infections in the Pacific Northwest? Also -- with Mother's Day almost here, a story tonight about one remarkable mom and her mission to help other military spouses find meaningful work.
May 03, 2021•19 min•Ep. 218
On tonight's CBS Evening News podcast -- more on the breaking news out of Houston tonight where authorities uncovered a human smuggling operation with over ninety people crammed into a house. Also -- Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" with the story of a remarkable friendship sparked by a chance encounter at a funeral, and how one stranger's kindness comforted a little girl in her time of grief.
Apr 30, 2021•19 min•Ep. 217
On tonight's CBS Evening News podcast -- the FDA's push to ban menthol cigarettes -- why they say the ban will be life-saving, and how the tobacco lobby is responding. Also -- a famous American music venue celebrates its reopening by paying tribute to the everyday heroes of the pandemic and letting them show off their musical talents.
Apr 29, 2021•19 min•Ep. 216