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04/13/2025: Zelenskyy, Greenland, Banana Ball Apr 14, 2025

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Correspondent Scott Pelley interviews Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kryvyi Rih, his hometown, where last week nine children were killed on a playground in a missile

attack. They discuss U.S. support for Ukraine, the state of the war, and the Oval Office dust up with the Trump administration.

Until President Donald Trump expressed interest in acquiring Greenland, the Danish-controlled territory had long been overlooked. Now, the world's largest island, home to a majority Indigenous Inuit population of 57,000 residents, has suddenly become a reluctant focal point in global geopolitics. Correspondent Jon Wertheim bundles up to explore the rich history and breathtaking landscapes of a bitingly cold region that has found itself at the center of a rapidly evolving hotspot.

Something unusual is going on in Major League Baseball stadiums across the country this season, and it isn’t traditional baseball. Correspondent Lesley Stahl reports from Savannah, Georgia on the dancing, back-flipping, lip-syncing almost-baseball team, the Savannah Bananas. They’ve created a new twist on the sport, which they call Banana Ball. Among its rules: a 2-hour time limit; no bunting, walks, or mound visits; and if a fan

catches a foul ball, it’s an out. Stahl meets Banana Ball’s unorthodox, yellow-clad founder, Jesse Cole, and discovers the electric, circus-meets-sporting-event atmosphere that is selling out ballparks.

04/06/2025: The War in Gaza, The Prisoners, Wood to Whiskey Apr 07, 2025

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Correspondent Scott Pelley reports on an American doctor who volunteers in Gaza, and from Doha where medical teams work to rehabilitate children injured in the war.

Who are the men President Trump sent to a notorious maximum-security prison in El Salvador using a wartime law dating back to 1798? The Trump administration says they are all violent gang members and terrorists. But after obtaining internal government documents, 60 Minutes could find no criminal records for most of the prisoners. Correspondent Cecilia Vega reports.

With a history spanning two thousand years and still playing a vital role in global commerce, the oak barrel, as correspondent Bill Whitaker discovers, is much more than just a container. Barrels are a vital ingredient, especially in the production of Bourbon Whiskey — giving it all of its distinctive color and much of its taste. Whitaker takes us inside the largest maker of wooden barrels to glimpse the magic and mystique of this essential tradition.

03/30/25: Hostages, Voice of America, Left Behind Mar 31, 2025

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Correspondent Lesley Stahl dispatches to Israel for her 5th report since the Oct. 7 terror attack to interview freed Israeli and American hostages, including Yarden Bibas and Keith Siegel, who are speaking out to share their experiences in captivity and what they witnessed at the hands of Hamas.

Correspondent Bill Whitaker reports on Voice of America (VOA), the U.S. government-funded international broadcaster that is now off the air thanks to a Trump administration executive order and lockout of hundreds of its employees.

Correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi goes behind the scenes of the Environmental Protection Agency's massive cleanup effort after wildfires tore through several Los Angeles neighborhoods three months ago.

03/23/2025: Death on the Chazy River, Larkin’s War, Mr. Clooney Goes to Broadway Mar 24, 2025

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Correspondent Cecilia Vega reports from the U.S.-Canadian border – the longest international land border in the world – near the Chazy River, where migrants are crossing with the help

of human smugglers who openly promote their services on popular social media

platforms. Vega speaks with one of those smugglers, a Sinaloa cartel member who

claims that there will always be ways to bypass barriers, no matter what steps

the two countries take – and with an American sheriff who has seen the impact

of President Trump’s policies to reduce illegal immigration from the north.

Frank Larkin’s commitment to America is remarkable. A former Navy SEAL, he served in the Secret Service, at the Pentagon and as sergeant-at-arms of the U.S. Senate. However, as

correspondent Scott Pelley reports, Larkin’s most significant contribution may

be what he’s done since his son, Ryan, took his own life. Ryan was, like his

father, a decorated Navy SEAL, and his death by suicide was attributed to

depression. But Frank Larkin did not accept this explanation, and when

pathologists discovered Ryan suffered from scarring in his brain, likely due to

repeated low-level blast exposure, this father campaigned for a change in how

Special Operations and the rest of the military train and protect their service

members.

Correspondent Jon Wertheim goes behind the scenes as George Clooney makes his Broadway debut, starring in an adaptation of the 2005 Oscar-nominated movie “Good Night, and Good Luck.” Clooney co-wrote both the original screenplay and this play, which tell the

story of pioneering journalist Edward R. Murrow, who took on Senator Joseph

McCarthy. Clooney calls it a fight for the ages and says the plot, which

revolves around themes of truth, intimidation and courage in corporate media,

resonates today. At 63, the actor tells Wertheim why he finally feels ready to

take on the role of Murrow himself.

03/09/2025: Firing the Watchdogs, The Settlement, A Method to his Madness Mar 10, 2025

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The chief of the watchdog agency that protects federal workers and whistleblowers, Hampton Dellinger, was one of the first to be fired by President Trump. So were eighteen inspectors general and the chief of the board that protects federal workers. What is happening to independent watchdogs and why are they being dismantled? Correspondent Scott Pelley sits down with Dellinger and others to find out.

Five years after it declared bankruptcy, Purdue Pharma and its wealthy owners, members of the Sackler family, have agreed to pay up to $7.4 billion in a proposed settlement that would deliver funds to victims of the opioid crisis. Correspondent Cecilia Vega investigates how this deal—potentially one of the largest opioid settlements ever—will affect the individuals and families who say Purdue’s opioids harmed them.

With the NCAA basketball tournament, famously known as “March Madness,” tipping off this month, the University of Connecticut men's team is aiming for a historic three-peat. Correspondent Jon Wertheim provides an inside look at coach Dan Hurley's preparations, his strategies for managing a changing roster, and his pre-season rituals.

03/02/2025: Ukraine-US and Death Flights Mar 03, 2025

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During his campaign, President Donald Trump promised to bring peace to Ukraine. That hasn’t happened yet. However, he has changed how the United States deals with Russia. Correspondent Scott Pelley travels to Washington, D.C. to speak with members of Congress who argue America should not abandon Ukraine.

60 Minutes reports on how the flight logs found in a plane in Fort Lauderdale, FL uncovered Argentina’s notorious death flights during its dictatorship in the mid-1970s – serving as key evidence of the state’s lethal scheme that “disappeared” thousands of innocent citizens who they viewed as a threat to the state. Correspondent Jon Wertheim revisits this dark and traumatic period in Argentine history, meeting the pair of investigators who discovered the plane, and families of the victims who were thrown to their deaths.

Remembering Clint Hill: Secret Service Agent #9 Feb 24, 2025

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Clint Hill, a former U.S. Secret Service agent on duty the day President John F. Kennedy was assassinated, has died at age 93. Veteran 60 Minutes correspondent Mike Wallace once said that, in all his years as a journalist, very few interviews stayed with him like his time with Clint Hill. During that interview, Hill stunned Wallace -- and the nation -- by admitting he felt responsible for the president's death. Hill would later say it was the first time he had ever spoken publicly about that day, and that his emotional reaction surprised even him. Hill told "60 Minutes: A Second Look" why he spoke so candidly for an audience of millions, and how that interview with Mike Wallace may have changed the course of his life.

This episode of "60 Minutes: A Second Look" originally released in October 2024.

02/23/25: The Justice Department, CFPB, John Oliver Feb 24, 2025

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Correspondent Scott Pelley reports on the recent firings and resignations at the U.S. Department of Justice.

Correspondent Lesley Stahl reports on President Trump’s efforts to halt the work and cut the funding of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, an enforcement agency that was created in response to the 2008 financial crisis.

Host John Oliver's highly lauded show, "Last Week Tonight," gives him a Sunday night platform to unleash searing, satirical takes on the politics and problems of America, his adopted homeland. So how did this Brit become one of this country's sharpest comedians? Correspondent Bill Whitaker travels to the U.K., and goes behind-the-scenes in New York, to trace Oliver’s comedic journey.

02/02/2025: What Will Mitch Do?, Robert Lighthizer, A Psychedelic Journey Feb 03, 2025

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Now that President Donald Trump has retaken the White House and is shaking up Washington with an onslaught of executive orders and controversial nominees for his Cabinet, correspondent Lesley Stahl profiles the longest-serving Senate party leader, Mitch McConnell, on his life, legacy and what he will do next since stepping down from Senate leadership.

Tariffs were a signature of President Trump’s campaign and are now part of his economic agenda promising to protect American trade and recover manufacturing jobs. Correspondent Scott Pelley interviews Robert Lighthizer, the top trade negotiator during Trump’s first term who continues to be an informal advisor and confidant of the president.

Last year, the Veterans Administration announced it would begin funding clinical trials to explore the use of psychedelic drugs for treating post-traumatic stress disorder, depression and addiction. However, these trials are small, and even if successful, it will likely be years before veterans can access psychedelics at the VA. Many U.S. veterans struggling with PTSD aren’t waiting. Thousands of veterans are traveling overseas seeking relief at psychedelic retreats where these substances are legal to use, mostly in indigenous ceremonies. Correspondent Anderson Cooper follows nine veterans on a psychedelic journey to the west coast of Mexico, where they hope to find healing.

60 Minutes' Great Football Profiles Jan 26, 2025

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This weekend, four NFL teams will fight for their chance to play in the Super Bowl. To celebrate NFL conference championship Sunday, we're digging into the 60 Minutes archive and sharing three unforgettable football-themed stories.

Steve Kroft's 2010 interview with NFL star Drew Brees, the then-New Orleans Saints quarterback, who led his team in 2010 to their first Super Bowl championship.

Scott Pelley's 2011 profile of pro football agent Drew Rosenhaus, who - at the time - represented more NFL players than any other agent. The movie character Jerry Maguire was largely based on Rosenhaus.

Jon Wertheim's 2022 report on the NFL kicker. Includes interviews with Justin Tucker, a Baltimore Ravens kicker; John Harbaugh, Baltimore Ravens coach; Calais Campbell, defensive lineman for the Baltimore Ravens; Morten Andersen, former placekicker for the New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Falcons; and Connor Barth, who kicked for four NFL teams.

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