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Cover story: Former judges on immigration court changes
Sunday Morning senior contributor Ted Koppel speaks with former immigration judges about sweeping personnel changes in the immigration court system. Tens of thousands of people — including some U.S. citizens — remain detained amid the administration’s pledge of mass deportations. More than 200 immigration judges have been fired, pressured to leave, or retired, and many positions are being filled by officials described as “deportation judges.” The former judges say current practices often deny respondents a fair hearing and conflict with longstanding legal norms. (See resources: National Association of Immigration Judges.)
Almanac: April 19
A look back at notable events that happened on this date in history.
Arts: Continuing a woodworker’s legacy
George Nakashima (1905–1990) is a towering figure in 20th-century furniture design and the American craft movement. Mo Rocca visits Nakashima Woodworkers in New Hope, Pa., and talks with Mira Nakashima about maintaining her father’s iconic designs while creating her own work and keeping the company’s craftsmanship alive. (See: George Nakashima Woodworkers; Nakashima Foundation for Peace; National Park Service Nakashima complex.)
Earth Day Triptych — Part 1: Sea-based data centers
With AI data centers consuming vast amounts of energy, renewable company Panthalassa proposes placing data centers at sea and powering them with wave energy. David Pogue reports on whether ocean-based centers could be a lower-carbon alternative to sprawling land-based facilities. (See: Panthalassa.)
Arts: Portraitist Michael Shane Neal
Painter Michael Shane Neal, considered one of America’s foremost living portraitists, fulfilled a longtime ambition by painting a living president — a portrait of former President Joe Biden. Neal talks with Martha Teichner about the creative process, being “in the zone,” artistic influences from Everett Raymond Kinstler and John Singer Sargent, and unexpected popularity on TikTok. (See: Michael Shane Neal official site.)
Passage: In memoriam
Sunday Morning remembers notable figures who died this week and reflects on their lives and work.
Business: Singing his way to car sales
Opera singer Andrew Hiers took a part-time job as a car salesman in Cocoa, Florida. His sales career changed when he posted a video of himself singing praise for a car — the clip went viral and helped his sales soar. Luke Burbank reports on Hiers’ unusual side gig and theatrical approach to selling cars. (See: Andrew Allan Hiers; Vero Beach Opera.)
Earth Day Triptych — Part 2: Better bread
Wheat breeding and industrial processing over the past century have produced varieties that can be less nutritious and less resilient to climate changes. Researchers at BreadLab at Washington State University are developing whole-grain varieties with better nutrition, flavor, and adaptability for farmers and consumers. David Pogue profiles their efforts and recipes. (See: BreadLab at WSU.)
Stage: Don Cheadle and Ayo Edebiri in Proof
Don Cheadle and Ayo Edebiri make their Broadway debuts in a revival of David Auburn’s Proof, the Tony- and Pulitzer-winning play about a brilliant mathematician with mental-health struggles and his daughter. Tracy Smith sits down with the actors to discuss the parent-child dynamic at the center of the play and how their off-stage rapport informs their performances. (Proof runs at the Booth Theatre through July 19.)
U.S.: Holding trucking brokers accountable
Truck-involved fatalities have risen sharply; in 2024 roughly 5,000 people died in accidents involving large trucks. Jim Axelrod reports on families seeking accountability and on efforts to strengthen enforcement. Advocates say proposed laws focusing on drivers won’t address freight brokers — intermediaries who hire carriers and can enable unsafe operators. (See related 60 Minutes reporting.)
Earth Day Triptych — Part 3: Biocement as a concrete alternative
Concrete production is a major global source of CO2. Biomason, with operations in North Carolina and Denmark, uses microbes and biotechnology to produce “biocement” that aims to match concrete’s strength while cutting carbon emissions. David Pogue explores whether this approach can scale. (See: Biomason.)
Nature: Segment to be announced
Web exclusives and features
A CBS Sunday Morning marathon on YouTube traces the rise of modern technology — from 1990s internet startups to today’s wearable devices — and includes interviews with prominent tech figures and contributors. Other web features include a gallery of notable 2026 deaths and additional short-form stories and videos.
Practical info
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