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The Astors: Anderson Cooper on an American dynasty

After their 2021 bestseller about the Vanderbilt dynasty, CNN and "60 Minutes" correspondent Anderson Cooper reteamed with historian Katherine Howe for their latest book, "Astor," which traces the fortunes of one of the most prominent and wealthy New York City families in the 19th and 20th centuries. Correspondent Kelefa Sanneh talks with Cooper about what made John Jacob Astor rich, and how Brooke Astor, who married into the family, sought to rehabilitate the Astors' reputation.

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"The Daddy Diaries": Andy Cohen on becoming a parent

Andy Cohen, the media mogul behind "Watch What Happens Live" and a plethora of "Real Housewives," is now shining a spotlight on his own life-changing role, as the father of two young children. Cohen talks with good friend Anderson Cooper about the joys of little kids (despite being awakened at 5:30 a.m.), and about "The Daddy Diaries," Cohen's new book detailing ways in which the 54-year-old father is, yes, becoming like his parents.

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