The television program "CBS News Sunday Morning" scheduled a series of features for its October 4, 2026, broadcast, including a cover story on the physical and psychological effects of holding grudges. Hosted by Jane Pauley, the episode is set to air at 9:00 a.m. ET on CBS and stream at 11:00 a.m. ET on the CBS News app. The program also planned to air profiles on actor Alan Alda, author Michael Lewis, and filmmaker Aaron Sorkin, alongside reports on deepfake technology and the restoration of a 1964 counterculture icon.
The scheduled cover story examines research suggesting that harboring resentment is linked to cardiovascular issues, depression, and anxiety. Correspondent Susan Spencer interviewed experts, including Harvard epidemiology professor Tyler VanderWeele, regarding a survey indicating that four out of five adults hold lingering resentments. The segment also features psychotherapist Nancy Colier and author Immaculée Ilibagiza to discuss the mechanics of forgiveness and letting go of personal narratives.
In a segment on public policy and labor, national correspondent Robert Costa interviewed author Michael Lewis regarding his upcoming book, "Blockers." The book profiles federal employees who have been targeted by President Trump and Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The report includes an interview with a former Internal Revenue Service (IRS) attorney who expressed concern regarding DOGE's attempts to acquire taxpayer information. Other scheduled segments include a profile of 90-year-old actor Alan Alda’s life with Parkinson’s disease and a report by Jonathan Vigliotti on the "Furthur" bus, used by writer Ken Kesey in 1964, which is currently on display in San Francisco for restoration efforts.
The program also addresses the broader public's engagement with digital information through a segment on deepfakes. Expert Hany Farid estimated that 50% of widely viewed internet content is now fake, a figure that affects the daily information consumption of anyone with an internet connection. Furthermore, the cover story on grudges addresses health outcomes for a large demographic, citing that 80% of adults harbor resentment, a condition linked to measurable cardiovascular and mental health changes.
The reporting on these issues comes as several specific dates approach. Michael Lewis’s book "Blockers" is scheduled for release on October 6, 2026. The exhibition featuring Ken Kesey’s "Furthur" bus at the Haight Street Art Center in San Francisco is scheduled to run through October 25, 2026. Psychotherapist Nancy Colier’s book "Narratives" is slated for release on November 3, 2026. Aaron Sorkin's film "The Social Reckoning" opens in theaters on October 9, 2026. The broadcast serves as a platform for these experts and authors to present their findings as these dates arrive.