When Americans vote in next month's midterm elections, it's likely President Trump and his agenda will be motivating them as much as any candidate or local issue on the ballot. Almost two years ago when we last interviewed then-President-Elect Trump, he seemed surprised he had won. Not that he'd ever admit that to us. Well, when we sat down with him this past Thursday in the White House, we found him confident and boastful, as he told us he's learned on the job. He was eager to joust over the issues of the day: the economy, China and Russia and of course "fake news." But we started with very real news. The suspected murder of a Saudi journalist and the catastrophe of Hurricane Michael. Which has devastated parts of the Florida Panhandle. Claiming at least 19 lives and leaving hundreds of thousands without power across the Southeast. Michael comes on the heels of a series of super storms: Florence in the Carolinas, Maria in Puerto Rico, Harvey in Texas. Lesley Stahl: Do you still think … [Read more...] about President Trump on Christine Blasey Ford, his relationships with Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un and more
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Old school vs. new school: Four Philly coaching legends on whether players today are coddled, use too much technology
Our games have changed over the last three decades. The basics are still intact. A basket inside the three-point line is still two points, a touchdown six, a goal in hockey or a run in baseball still counts as one on the scoreboard. But the sizes, shapes and attitudes of today’s athletes are markedly different than as recent as 10 years ago. Evolution has moved far quicker than anyone anticipated over the last 50 years, producing bigger, stronger, and faster athletes than ever before. They’re also more fragile in some respects physically, emotionally and maturity-wise.It takes a special breed to coach in today’s high-level sports environment. They need to be coach, parent, teacher, guidance counselor and nursemaid. Today’s coaches are beginning to be confronted by the everyone-gets-a-trophy generation of athlete. They do want to be coached. They do want guidance. They don’t like to be yelled at, especially in front of their peers, sometimes skirt … [Read more...] about Old school vs. new school: Four Philly coaching legends on whether players today are coddled, use too much technology
Transcript: Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates on “Face the Nation,” May 13, 2018
President Trump announced this week that his highly anticipated summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will take place on June 12 in Singapore. In anticipation of the meeting, Kim announced that the North will dismantle one of its nuclear test sites in a "ceremony" open to international media. Over several decades in public service, former Defense Secretary Robert Gates has been involved in his fair share of high-level diplomatic talks. Gates joined us to discuss the North Korea summit, the Iran nuclear deal, relations with Russia and more. The following is a transcript of the interview with Gates that aired Sunday, May 6, 2018, on "Face the Nation." MARGARET BRENNAN: Thank you very much for making time. We have so much to talk about in terms of national security issues all around the globe but I want to start with the news of the week and North Korea. In your mind, does this prisoner release signify anything about Kim Jong Un's actual willingness to negotiate away his … [Read more...] about Transcript: Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates on “Face the Nation,” May 13, 2018
45 Stories of Sex and Consent on Campus
By JESSICA BENNETT and DANIEL JONES MAY 10, 2018 We asked college students how they navigate the gray zone of sexual consent, where communication is rarely as simple as “yes” or “no.” Here are their stories. As anyone who has fumbled through a sexual encounter knows, real-life sex can be far more complicated than a poster declaring, “Consent is Sexy.” Many remain confused about what constitutes sexual consent, and talking about it in the moment can feel awkward. On college campuses, a combination of alcohol, inexperience and differing expectations about how one is “supposed” to perform only heightens the confusion. In a #MeToo world, the debate about how to handle sexual consent has become louder than ever. Many sexual encounters seem to take place in a so-called gray zone of miscommunication, denial, rationalization and, sometimes, regret. We wanted to explore that complexity when we asked college students for their stories of … [Read more...] about 45 Stories of Sex and Consent on Campus
Extended transcript: Salma Hayek Pinault
In this extended transcript of her interview with John Blackstone for "Sunday Morning," the Oscar-nominated actress and producer talks about her early dream of becoming president of Mexico; the importance of her charity work with UNICEF and other organizations; the #MeToo movement and the changing fortunes for women and Latinos in Hollywood; and her New York Times op-ed about Harvey Weinstein. BLACKSTONE: You're a recipient of the UNICEF humanitarian award. How were you attracted to UNICEF in the first place? How did you earn this award? HAYEK PINAULT: I've been working for UNICEF for more than a decade. I've worked with them individually. I have gone abroad with them. I've been in Africa with them. I've been in the Middle East with them. I even vaccinated in a campaign against tetanus. BLACKSTONE: You gave needles. HAYEK PINAULT: Of course. Yes. I also did a field trip with them to Lebanon with the Syrian refugee camps. So I've been working with them individually, and also through … [Read more...] about Extended transcript: Salma Hayek Pinault