The television program "CBS News Sunday Morning" scheduled a broadcast for November 15, 2026, featuring segments on a new film regarding the assassination of President John F. Kennedy and the 100th anniversary of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. The program, hosted by Jane Pauley and executive produced by Rand Morrison, included reports on the arts, literature, and the music industry.
A primary segment focused on the film "November 1963," which suggests a connection between the Chicago crime syndicate led by Sam Giancana and the 1963 assassination of President Kennedy. Screenwriter Nicki Celozzi, who is Giancana's great-nephew, discussed the production alongside actor John Travolta and Giancana's daughter, Bonnie. The film is scheduled to open in theaters on December 4.
The broadcast also highlighted the Irish band U2, marking 50 years since their formation. Band members discussed their new album, "Carnaval de Luz," which includes a duet titled "Torn" with the late Dolly Parton. Additionally, the program featured an interview with Billy Evans regarding his role in a documentary about Theranos co-founder Elizabeth Holmes, and a report on artist Mary Whyte’s "watercolor bootcamps" for veterans, a program now active in 48 states.
In the media and publishing sector, the launch of "The Reader" on November 15 addresses the decline of book review sections in traditional newspapers and wire services. Co-founded by author Jonathan Alter and hosted by Washington Monthly, this digital platform aims to provide a new venue for literary criticism and essays. Readers of contemporary fiction are also affected by the release of "American Hagwon" by Min Jin Lee, the latest installment in her series regarding the global migration of Koreans.
The music and film industries are influenced by the release of U2's first new album in nine years and the theatrical debut of "November 1963." The U2 album contains what is described as the final recording by Dolly Parton, marking a conclusion to the recording career of a figure with decades of influence in American music. The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, scheduled for November 26, marks a 100-year milestone for an event that draws significant viewership on NBC and Peacock. Future developments include the theatrical opening of the Kennedy assassination film on December 4 and the ongoing availability of "The Reader" following its November 15 launch.