CBS is putting history and horns front and center this Independence Day. CBS Mornings leans into a patriotic mix of knowledge and nostalgia on Friday, July 4, 2025, with segments built around America’s past and its soundtrack.
Headlining the holiday edition is maritime archaeologist and historian James Delgado, who steps in to discuss his new book, The Great Museum of the Sea: A Human History of Shipwrecks. The conversation takes a deep dive into centuries of lost vessels and forgotten wreckage, shedding light on what those sunken ruins still reveal about empires, commerce, and catastrophe. For a holiday steeped in national memory, Delgado’s segment is sharply timed.
Balancing the academic with the celebratory, the program also welcomes a music legend. Herb Alpert, the Grammy-winning trumpeter and Tijuana Brass frontman, joins the broadcast to reflect on his legacy and creative drive. Whether he performs live or sticks to the chair, his presence brings a dose of American music history to the morning slate.
The July 4 edition keeps to the format’s core: a curated blend of conversation, commentary, and culture. With co-hosts Gayle King, Tony Dokoupil, and Nate Burleson, the two-hour live broadcast promises to deliver both insight and lightness, staying true to the tone viewers expect on a national holiday.
CBS Mornings airs Friday, July 4, 2025, from 7:00 to 9:00 AM ET on CBS.
