Episode Details

MLB star Shohei Ohtani returned to Japan last week for an exhibition game. A day prior to the game, he spoke with CBS News' Adam Yamaguchi about the special game in Japan, personal and team expectations for this season and his impact on baseball.

In this week's "Beg-Knows America," CBS News contributor David Begnaud highlights three inspiring stories: two teen cousins stepping in for a father-daughter dance, a rescued beaver who helped save a struggling animal sanctuary, and a high school basketball player who overcame cancer to break his father's scoring record.

Bestselling author John Green, known for "The Fault in Our Stars" and "Turtles All the Way Down," turns to nonfiction with "Everything Is Tuberculosis." The book sheds light on the history and ongoing impact of the curable disease, which still claims over a million lives each year.

Bestselling author Michael Lewis explores the unseen world of government employees in "Who Is Government? The Untold Story of Public Service." The collection of essays, written by Lewis and six other authors, profiles workers shaping policies, saving lives and tackling crises, offering a new perspective amid ongoing debates over government jobs.

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