Facebook executive Sheryl Sandberg is out with a new book about coping with grief, “Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy.” In her first in-depth interview since her husband’s death, she explains to Norah O’Donnell how she pulls meaning out of her tragedy to help people get through hard times. Source
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Ohio Gov. John Kasich on “Two Paths,” 2016 race and unity
Ohio Gov. John Kasich served in Congress during a government shutdown in 1995. He was the last Republican standing against Donald Trump in the Republican primary race in 2016, where he delivered a speech during his campaign called “Two Paths” to differentiate himself from his opponents. That speech inspired the title of the governor’s new book, “Two Paths: America Divided or United.” Kasich joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the state of U.S. politics. Source
“Happy Days” star Erin Moran dies
Erin Moran, best known for her role as Joanie Cunningham on “Happy Days,” was found dead in Indiana. Moran was 56. Chris Martinez looks back at Moran’s life. Source
Almanac: The birth and death of Shakespeare
April 23, 1564 was the day traditionally given for the birthdate of the great English playwright, while April 23, 1616 found the Bard of Avon “passing through nature to eternity.” Jane Pauley reports. Source
Defending support for the arts
President Trump has announced plans to end government funding of the National Endowment for the Arts and other agencies that have supported America’s cultural life for decades. Erin Moriarty talks to non-profit administrators, educators and theatre producers about the importance of federal arts funding, and “Hamilton” creator Lin-Manuel Miranda talks about how NEA support helped him achieve an otherwise unattainable career. Source
Lin-Manuel Miranda on gov’t funding for the arts
The career of Lin-Manuel Miranda, the Pulitzer- and Tony Award-winning creator of the Broadway sensation “Hamilton,” has benefited from grants from the National Endowment for the Arts, one of the government agencies threatened with elimination by the Trump administration. A strong proponent of arts education, especially when it comes to kids in underserved regions of the country, Miranda spoke with Erin Moriarty and “Sunday Morning” about the importance of federal funding for the arts. Source
Soundgarden’s Chris Cornell on writing music for movies
Chris Cornell, front man for the group Soundgarden, is about to embark on a new tour with his band and also has a studio album in the works. Over the years, he’s kept busy with numerous side projects, including writing songs for movies like the theme song for the new film “The Promise.” Anthony Mason reports. Source
New Heath Ledger documentary explores actor’s life and work
Heath Ledger’s acting career was tragically brief, but in a few short years he established himself as an unforgettable talent. Derik Murray, the maker of a new documentary about his life titled “I Am Heath Ledger” and the actor’s sister, Kate Ledger, join “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss his life and work. Source
VA Secretary David Shulkin on challenges facing the agency
President Trump signed a law this week extending a pilot program on health care for veterans that allows some to receive treatment through private providers. Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss the challenges facing the agency and the issues affecting veterans. Source
Morning Rounds: Heart medications and teenage sleep cycles
Dr. Tara Narula joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss life-saving heart medications and why so many patients fail to take them despite their effectiveness. Also, whether teens need to be getting more sleep and how texting could be affecting our neck and back. Source