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May 8, 2026

Season 2026 Episode 8158 | 55m 34s

Walter Isaacson reflects on America at 250 with his new book "The Greatest Sentence Ever Written." Jeremy Diamond speaks to Palestinian journalist Al al-Samoudi about his detention in Israeli prison. Sir David Attenborough celebrates his 100th birthday. Sesame Workshop President and CEO Sherrie Rollins Westin speaks about the impact of a caring adult on children in "What I Learned from Mom."

Aired: 05/07/26
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