Sunday Morning — May 31, 2026

Hosted by Jane Pauley, this full episode of Sunday Morning (01:01:59) highlights feature reporting and interviews across culture, politics and human interest.

Episode highlights

- Marilyn Monroe at 100 — A remembrance and retrospective marking the centennial of Marilyn Monroe, with reports on her legacy, enduring cultural influence and newly surfaced material that sheds light on her life and career.

- Jill Biden — A conversation with former First Lady Jill Biden, covering her public work and perspectives following her time in the White House.

- Children at the Dilley ICE facility — An on-the-ground report about children detained at the ICE facility in Dilley, Texas, examining conditions, legal issues and the human impact on families.

- The Human Library — A look at the “living books” program that pairs people with volunteers who share personal stories to break down bias and foster conversation.

- Anna Leigh Waters — Profile of pickleball star Anna Leigh Waters, tracing her rise in the sport and what makes her a standout competitor.

- The Lincoln Memorial Undercroft — Reporting on the recently opened Undercroft beneath the Lincoln Memorial, including its history, preservation and public access.

Episode details

Host: Jane Pauley

Length: 1:01:59

Format: Full episode featuring interviews, field reports and cultural segments.

For viewers: The episode compiles feature stories and interviews meant to inform and provoke conversation on the week’s notable cultural, political and human-interest developments.