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Friday, May 1
CONSUMER: FOUR DAY WORK WEEK—————-EVYN MOON REPORTS FROM NEW YORK
This Labor Day marks the 100th anniversary of Henry Ford’s landmark 1926 decision to institute a 5-day, 40-hour workweek for Ford Motor Company workers, setting the standard for the modern weekend. But in 2026, there are increasing calls to dwindle down to only 4 working days, especially to harness AI’s productivity. We talk with politicians behind the move, as well as one company that are implemented this for their employees.
Evyn offers package and tease at 3:30amET
Monday, May 4th
HEALTH:MELANOMA MONDAY: GEN Z SUNBURNS——–CRISTIAN BENAVIDES REPORTS FROM MIAMI
Today is Melanoma Monday, the first Monday in May meant to raise awareness about melanoma. A new survey from the American Academy of Dermatology shows how younger generations are getting their skincare information from social media. We speak to a patient and a doctor about why you should always check your sources.
Cristian offers a package and tease at 330amET.
Tuesday, May 5
CONSUMER: TRAVEL TUESDAY: INTERNATIONAL INBOUND TRAVEL ————– WENDY GILLETTE REPORTS FROM LAS VEGAS
Travel into the US has sharply fallen as international tourists choose to go elsewhere for now. Canadians are among those staying away. Las Vegas is one of the markets that’s most affected. There are some new attractions and programs as the city tries to change that.
Wendy offers pkg and tease at 3:30amET.
Wednesday, May 6
HEALTH:BLIND MUSIC LESSONS———CRISTIAN BENAVIDES REPORTS FROM MIAMI
People who are blind have traditionally relied on their hearing and performing “music by ear.” At the Miami Lighthouse for the Blind, a one of a kind virtual program was started in order to break down barriers and allow people who are blind to read music through braille.
Cristian offers a package and tease at 330amET.
CONSUMER: JILL ON MONEY: TBD TOPIC ————— JILL SCHLESINGER REPORTS FROM NY
Jill offers package and tease at 11:30amET.
Thursday, May 7
CONSUMER: RETRO RESTAURANTS —————– BRADLEY BLACKBURN REPORTS FROM NY
From a perfectly preserved Pizza Hut with Tiffany-style lamps, to a McDonalds PlayPlace unchanged since the 90s and an untouched Taco Bell with Formica tables and vintage menu.. retro restaurants are getting attention online. Bradley reminisces with millennials about the tastes and smells of their childhood.
He offers package and tease at 3:30amET.
Friday, May 8
THREE LEGGED ADOPTIONS——–NATSOT PKG
Two animals with specials needs are adjusting to their new home in Maryland after recovering together at “Last Chance Animal Rescue.” The couple who adopted this three-legged dog and cat were already pet parents to two other cats, one with three-legs.. and the rescue shelter thought they were a good fit. Photojournalist Parrish Smith shows us how Blueberry and Meadow found each other.. and their forever home.
CONSUMER: JOBS REPORT —————- TBD REPORTS
The April jobs report is expected to offer a key snapshot of the labor market as concerns about a potential slowdown linger. We talk with a career coach about tips if you’ve lost your job or are searching for something new.
Newspath offers package and tease at 2:30pmET.
Monday May 11TH
HEALTH:ALS AWARENESS ———GWEN BAUMGARDNER REPORTS FROM LA
May is ALS Awareness month. A California family is using its journey with ALS to spread hope and awareness about the terminal condition. They share their story about going from their honeymoon to a series of doctors visits that would change their lives forever. But they aren’t letting the disease slow them down- determined to help find a cure, create a non-profit and start a family.
Gwen offers a package and tease at 330amET.
Tuesday May 12th
HEALTH: KIRSTY’S CAMPAIGN ———TINA KRAUS REPORTS FROM LONDON
A young girl is using her name to fight childhood cancer. While battling a brain tumor and undergoing weekly chemo, 11-year-old Kirsty Waugh is calling on Kirsty and Kirstie’s around the world to help fund safer treatments for kids like her. She’s already united more than 8,000 names and raised more than 80-thousand dollars.
Tina offers a package and tease at 330am ET.
CONSUMER:INFLATION REPORT——–TBD REPORTS
Newspath offers a package at 230pmET.
Wednesday May 13th
HEALTH:STROKE DRIVING SIMULATOR——MICHAEL GEORGE REPORTS FROM NEW YO RK
After a stroke, a 40-year-old mother lost the ability to walk, talk, or move the right side of her body. But through hard work and the use of a special driving simulator designed to help stroke patients, she’s defying the odds and regaining her independence. Michael George speaks with the mother and doctors about the simulation program that could help thousands of stroke patients regain their driving skills.
Michael offers a package and tease at 330amET.
Thursday May 14th
FEATURE:SPACE DUST———-GWEN BAUMGARDNER REPORTS FROM LA
Scientists are sending different items- including dust- into space and to the ISS, so they can study how a low-gravity environment impacts how humans might live in on the Moon and Mars. Researchers say sending these materials into orbit will help answer important questions about how the extreme environment of space affects manufacturing and human health.
Gwen offers a package and tease at 3:30amET.
Friday May 15th
HEALTH: BIRDWATCHING & THE BRAIN———-BRADLEY BLACKBURN REPORTS FROM NY
New scientific research suggests that expert birders may have different brain function and even structure. It could be evidence that the hobby helps hone the brain’s neuroplaticity, or the ability to adapt. Some theorize that could actually help prevent age-related cognitive decline. Bradley talks to scientists and a 96-year-old birder who may be living proof.
Bradley offers a package and tease at 330amET.
Monday May 18th
CBS NEWS RADIO SIGNS OFF————-BRADLEY BLACKBURN REPORTS FROM NEW YORK
CBS News Radio has been on-air for nearly a century, delivering headlines and field reports to millions of listeners across generations. But the venerable organization is signing off permanently in May. Bradley sits down with some of the voices who deliver the news to look back and listen.
He offers a package and tease at 330amET.
Tuesday May 19th
ADULT THEATRE CAMP————— GWEN BAUMGARDNER REPORTS FROM LOS ANGELES
More and more adults are using nostalgia to combat loneliness and burnout. A new theatre camp is designed with adults in mind, offering campers an escape from work and an opportunity at child-like joy.
Gwen offers a package and tease at 330amET.
Wednesday May 20th
HEALTH:CHOIR FOR STROKE SURVIVORS ——NATALIE BRAND REPORTS FROM DC
A special choir for stroke and traumatic brain injury survivors is helping patients boost their communication skills and form new friendships. Research shows musical therapy can help rehabilitation by stimulating the brain and improving motor functions. During this stroke awareness month, Natalie shows how survivors are communicating through music, even when their speech is impaired.
She offers a package and tease at 330amET.
Thursday May 21st
COLBERT LAST SHOW——–JARRED HILL REPORTS FROM NEW YORK
After more than 10 years on CBS, Stephen Colbert says goodbye to his late night audience tonight. “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” was cancelled last summer for financial reasons according to the network. The announcement came shortly after Colbert criticized his bosses for a settlement with President Donald Trump.
Jarred offers a package and tease at 330amET.
CONSUMER: MONOTASKING ——- GWEN REPORTS FROM LA
A growing movement is challenging our obsession with multitasking, arguing that “monotasking” — focusing on one task at a time — actually boosts productivity and mental well-being. We talk with experts about this trend and its benefits.
Gwen offers package and tease at 3:30amET.
Friday May 22nd
AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS———GWEN BAUMGARDNER REPORTS FROM LA
Taylor Swift leads this year’s American Music Awards nominations with 8 nods, followed by Sabrina Carpenter, Morgan Wallen, Olivia Dean and SOMBR each with 7. The awards air live on CBS and stream on Paramount + Memorial day.
Gwen offers a preview package and tease at 330amET.
Monday May 25th
HEALTH:SWORD YOGA———-JARRED HILL REPORTS FROM NEW YORK
Jarred introduces us to a quirky new workout trend.. yoga with a sword. He talks to the woman who created this new technique and finds out what inspired her.
He offers a package and tease at 330am ET.
Tuesday May 26th.
CONSUMER:TRAVEL TUESDAY:WEIGHT LOSS TRAVEL——–WENDY GILLETTE REPORTS FROM MIAMI
Getaways to lose weight have changed a lot since the days of yore. Now facilities are centered around more scientific, nutrition and exercise-based plans designed to change diets and lifestyles for a more long-term approach.
Wendy offers a package and tease at 330amET.
AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS WRAP———–BRADLEY BLACKBURN REPORTS FROM NEW YORK
Bradley wraps all the excitement and big winners from the American Music Awards on CBS.
He offers a package and tease at 430amET.
Wednesday May 27
THE SIGN GUY ——– TINA KRAUS REPORTS FROM HERTFORDSHIRE, ENGLAND
A former window cleaner is going viral by scrubbing Britain’s filthiest street signs – for free. 29-year-old Liam Wildish, aka ‘The Sign Guy,’ has cleaned more than 2-thousand signs across the UK, often caked in carbon and grime from heavy traffic. More than 800-thousand fans on social media, including many Americans, can’t get enough of his oddly satisfying transformations. Liam hopes to take his sign-saving skills to the U.S., giving tired and tarnished traffic signs a makeover.
Tina offers a package and tease at 3:30am ET.
CONSUMER: JILL ON MONEY——JILL SCHLESINGER REPORTS
Jill offers a package and tease at 1130amET.
Thursday May 28th
CONSUMER:VHS DVD STORE COMEBACK——–EVYN MOON REPORTS FROM NY
What’s old is new again. VHS and DVD sales are making a comeback. Evyn visits a Brooklyn shop that’s having a blockbuster year.
Evyn offers a package and tease at 330amET.
Friday May 29th
HEALTH:GARDENING AND BRAIN HEALTH———MICHAEL GEORGE REPORTS FROM NY
New research shows that gardening is not just a hobby, it can also keep you mentally sharp as you age.. and reduce stress levels.
Michael offers a package and tease at 330amET.
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