CBS News Sunday Morning February 2: Bill Gates’ Childhood, Jesse Eisenberg, and a Fast Italian Drive

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This Sunday, on CBS News Sunday Morning, Lee Cowan sits down with Bill Gates for the first installment of a three-part autobiographical chat, focusing on the tech magnate’s formative years. Perhaps Cowan will uncover the origins of Gates’ infamous competitive streak, or maybe we’ll hear heartwarming tales of coding in his parents’ garage.

Tracy Smith connects with Jesse Eisenberg, the writer and star of highly regarded new movie A Real Pain. What inspired Eisenberg to craft this story? What is the story, for that matter? Hopefully Smith unearths some answers.

Michelle Miller interviews Suzanne de Passe, a trailblazing music executive and prolific producer. Given de Passe’s decades-long career, this conversation could touch on everything from Motown to television’s Lonesome Dove. Here’s hoping Miller steers clear of the usual “female empowerment” clichés and focuses on the tangible impacts of de Passe’s work.

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Seth Doane takes us on a whirlwind tour of Italy’s Mille Miglia, an endurance car race that probably features very expensive, very fast vehicles zipping through scenic landscapes. Expect stunning visuals and perhaps some light commentary on the allure of speed.

Conor Knighton visits MOMA to contemplate Christian Marclay’s The Clock, a 24-hour video installation. Knighton will likely wax poetic about the intersection of time, art, and modern life.

David Pogue explores the world of musical instrument innovation, reporting on the Guthman competition. One can only imagine the strange and wonderful sounds that will emerge. Perhaps we’ll even see the birth of the next theremin.

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Martha Teichner investigates the repercussions of the latest bird flu outbreak, likely focusing on the impact on food prices.

The “Salute” segment honors Corky Lee, a Chinese-American activist, journalist, and photographer. Expect a moving tribute to a life dedicated to social justice.

Finally, Steve Hartman, the purveyor of heartstring-tugging stories, profiles a Metropolitan Museum of Art guard who has become an exhibiting artist.

CBS News Sunday Morning airs Sunday, February 2, 2025, at 9:00-10:30 AM, ET on the CBS Television Network and streams on Paramount+.

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