The television program "CBS News Sunday Morning" announced its broadcast schedule for August 23, 2026, featuring segments on public health, history, and the arts. Hosted by Steve Hartman, the episode includes a cover story on the increase in tick-borne illnesses and Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS). Other segments focus on the legacy of jazz photography, the works of author Robin Wall Kimmerer, and a profile of country musician Kenny Chesney.
The program arrives as health officials report a significant rise in emergency room visits related to tick bites this year. The featured cover story by correspondent David Pogue examines how residents of Martha's Vineyard are managing an epidemic of AGS, a condition triggered by the Lone Star tick that causes a severe allergy to red meat. Experts from the University of Rhode Island and Tufts University provide guidance on preventing bites as the threat grows.
In the arts and culture segments, the broadcast highlights the 1958 "Harlem" group portrait of jazz musicians by photographer Art Kane. The program also features a report on Casa Verdi, a retirement home in Milan established by composer Giuseppe Verdi for professional musicians. Additionally, the show covers the recovery of physicist and origami artist Robert Lang, whose home and paper works were destroyed in the 2025 Altadena wildfire.
The health segment indicates that the rise in tick populations creates a broader burden on the healthcare system and local economies reliant on outdoor activity. Beyond health, the program highlights the ongoing cultural impact of artists and authors. For readers and viewers, the coverage of Robin Wall Kimmerer underscores a growing emphasis on integrating indigenous knowledge with Western science, a shift that may influence future environmental policy and educational curricula regarding nature conservation.
The broadcast also marks a transition in the program’s public engagement, announcing a new series of live events at the 92nd Street Y in New York City beginning September 28. This partnership will bring interviews with public figures, starting with actor Sylvester Stallone, to both live audiences and digital streamers. The program remains available to viewers via CBS at 9:00 a.m. ET and through various streaming platforms starting at 11:00 a.m. ET on Sundays.