CBS News Sunday Morning

BILLY BOB THORNTON –Lee Cowan sits down with Academy Award-winning actor Billy Bob Thornton to chat about season two of his hit Paramount+ show, LANDMAN, and his very unlikely road from rural Arkansas to stardom.

IN CONVERSATION: JESSIE BUCKLEY – Seth Doane talks with Academy Award-nominated Irish actress and singer Jessie Buckley about her new movie "Hamnet," based on the bestselling fictional novel about William Shakespeare's loss of a child and writing "Hamlet."

WOUNDS OF WAR –Lesley Stahl looks at the challenges World War II veterans faced when they returned home.

A SIGN OF HOPE – Dr. Jon LaPook reports on promising new treatments and possible early detection for Alzheimer's disease, talking with Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates, who has donated hundreds of millions of dollars for research, along with doctors at Washington University in St. Louis.

SMALL WONDERS –Conor Knighton shows us a colorful world of fall foliage ... in miniature! Like their bigger counterparts, bonsai trees transform every autumn, offering a gorgeous display of reds, oranges and yellows.

THESE UNITED STATES – Mo Rocca meets a New York City lawyer whose extraordinary flag collection honors veterans around the country.

AMERICA DECIDES – Robert Costa reports on the latest political news from Washington and the elections held across the nation this week.

COMMENTARY – Faith Salie on the teenage slang phenomenon called "6, 7."

WIZARD OF BROADWAY – Mo Rocca talks with Stephen Schwartz, the composer and lyricist of the global cinematic smash "Wicked." With the much-anticipated conclusion arriving in theaters next week, Schwartz plays some of the music for CBS SUNDAY MORNING, and opens up to Rocca about the price of early success and why he almost left composing Broadway musicals … for good.

RISKY BUSINESS – Jo Ling Kent investigates the controversial world of "prediction markets," or exchanges where people can bet not just on sports, but on the outcome of a wide range of social, cultural and political events.

IN CONVERSATION: DAVE PORTNOY –Tony Dokoupil visits Barstool Sports headquarters to interview its controversial president and founder, Dave Portnoy. They discuss the digital-age company and its impact on American culture.

PAYCHECK TO PAYCHECK – Ted Koppel brings a two-part report examining the reality of many hard-working Americans who are facing homelessness.

STAR POWER – Luke Burbank discusses the wonders of the universe with two people with some experience: William Shatner and Neil deGrasse Tyson.

DINING WITH … LEA MICHELE – Tracy Smith talks with actor Lea Michele, best known for her roles in "Glee" and "Funny Girl." Now she's headed back to Broadway in "Chess" and opening up about her path to stardom.

PRESIDENTIAL PALATE – Mo Rocca samples some of the United States presidents' favorite meals, including Richard Nixon's ham mousse and the favorite soup of James Garfield. Bennett Rea, host of "Cookin' with Congress," is our cook.

FOOD FOR THE SOUL – David Pogue has a three-course report on how people are helping other people through food, including a look at pay-what-you-can restaurants, food banks and food trucks.

SET IN STONE – Conor Knighton uncovers beloved family recipes handed down in an unusual place: the cemetery.

MAINE DISH – Martha Teichner drops in on a Maine cafe that's keeping local journalism alive in its community, one order at a time.

ADDED VALUE? – Lee Cowan brings a heaping serving of protein and looks into why it's having a major cultural moment.

TAKE COMFORT – Susan Spencer serves up comfort food with an explanation of why we crave it.

THE OTHER KFC – Nancy Giles explores the global phenomenon of Korean fried chicken and its origin story dating back to the Korean War and African American soldiers.

STILL SERVING – Seth Doane reports on the competition to be called the oldest restaurant in the world – and the two contenders are both in Madrid, Spain.

TOP THIS! – Jonathan Vigliotti visits with folks who are sweet on sauerkraut.

BOARD GAMES – Faith Salie gives us a taste of how internet food influencers have helped turn charcuterie into edible works of art.

SOY GOOD – Luke Burbank learns how tofu – a nutrient-rich staple of Asian cuisine – made it here to the United States.

IN CONVERSATION:  AMANDA SEYFRIED – Ben Mankiewicz visits actor Amanda Seyfried at her farm in upstate New York to talk about her life and career on and off screen.

SUNDAY PROFILE: JAMES CAMERON – Jonathan Vigliotti goes behind the scenes with a true Hollywood heavyweight: "Titanic" and "Avatar" director James Cameron.

METALLICA...HITTING ALL THE RIGHT NOTES – Luke Burbank takes a look at how Metallica, one of the biggest rock bands in history, is lending a helping hand to those in need.

REACHING FOR THE SKY – Lee Cowan profiles Jesse Dufton, a world-class rock climber whose feats are all the more remarkable because he's totally blind.

AT HOME WITH...ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST – Serena Altschul looks at the legacy of Architectural Digest and the new book AD at Home. She also catches up with actor Liev Schreiber and designer Marc Jacobs, who have both had their homes featured in the iconic magazine.

POSTCARD FROM PROVENCE – Seth Doane takes us to Aix-en-Provence, France, the hometown of Post-Impressionist painter Paul Cézanne, for a celebration of the pioneering artist's life and work.

LEFTOVERS! – The days after Thanksgiving are prime time for leftovers. But what about all those other times of the year? Nancy Giles has some food for thought.

THESE UNITED STATES – We look at the true origins of Thanksgiving and – spoiler alert – it involves the author of "Mary Had a Little Lamb."