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Season 53

  • 2020
  1. The Battle for the Ballot | H.R. McMaster | Coach O and the Sideways Season Episode 1 The Battle for the Ballot | H.R. McMaster | Coach O and the Sideways Season September 20, 2020, 44 min Pennsylvania's battle over mail-in voting; Then, an interview with former National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster; And, Ed Orgeron's journey from the bayou to LSU
  2. Florida’s Amendment 4, The Wall, Sir David Episode 2 Florida’s Amendment 4, The Wall, Sir David September 27, 2020, 44 min How many of Florida's felons will be able to vote in the swing state? Then, engineers say a private section of the border wall will eventually fail. And, Sir David…
  3. Cause and Effect, Talent on the Spectrum, Seinfeld in 2020 Episode 3 Cause and Effect, Talent on the Spectrum, Seinfeld in 2020 October 4, 2020, 44 min Climate scientists on 2020’s wildfires and storms; Then, companies seek out potential employees with autism; And, Jerry Seinfeld: The 2020 60 Minutes Interview.
  4. Nadia, A Different Kind of Vision, The Wright Way Episode 4 Nadia, A Different Kind of Vision, The Wright Way October 4, 2020, 44 min Nobel laureate Nadia Murad's fight to bring ISIS to court; Then, an architect goes blind, but says he's actually gotten better at his job; And, the family that dominates saddle…
  5. Treating COVID-19 Today, The Lincoln Project, Grizzlies Episode 5 Treating COVID-19 Today, The Lincoln Project, Grizzlies October 11, 2020, 44 min The COVID-19 treatments showing the most promise; Then, inside the Lincoln Project's campaign against President Trump; And, finding ways to coexist with grizzly bears in Montana
  6. Genetic Revolution, The Youngest Refugees, Vision of Music Episode 6 Genetic Revolution, The Youngest Refugees, Vision of Music October 11, 2020, 44 min Could gene therapy cure sickle cell anemia? Then, Sesame and the IRC join forces to help Syrian refugee children. And, 60 Minutes profiles blind musical prodigy Matthew Whitaker.
  7. Putin’s Public Enemy, Dr. Fauci, Hell Flight Episode 7 Putin’s Public Enemy, Dr. Fauci, Hell Flight October 18, 2020, 44 min Alexey Navalny describes being poisoned; Then, Dr. Anthony Fauci on his media restrictions, Trump contracting COVID, masks, voting and more; And, the COVID flight from Hell.
  8. The Republican Ticket, The Democratic Ticket Episode 8 The Republican Ticket, The Democratic Ticket October 25, 2020, 44 min Lesley Stahl speaks with Republican candidates, President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence, while Norah O'Donnell speaks with the Democratic candidates, former Vice President Joe Biden and Senator Kamala…
  9. Ask Ohio, Arizona Counts, The First Outbreak Episode 9 Ask Ohio, Arizona Counts, The First Outbreak November 1, 2020, 44 min Ohio voters on who they're backing in 2020; Then, Arizona's move from Republican stronghold to swing state in play for Democrats; And, Inside the country's first COVID-19 outbreak.
  10. Counting the Vote, Operation Warp Speed, Ken Burns Episode 10 Counting the Vote, Operation Warp Speed, Ken Burns November 8, 2020, 44 min Pennsylvania election officials detail their vote count, share experiences from election week; Then, planning the distribution of a future COVID-19 vaccine; And, Ken Burns speaks with Scott Pelley about how…
  11. The 44th President, TikTok Episode 11 The 44th President, TikTok November 15, 2020, 44 min Barack Obama on his book, President Trump, George Floyd, the divisions in the country, and more; And, is TikTok a harmless app or a threat to U.S. security?
  12. COVID’s Long-Haulers; Where did they Go?; 90+ Episode 12 COVID’s Long-Haulers; Where did they Go?; 90+ November 22, 2020, 44 min Long-term symptoms plague COVID "Long-Haulers"; Then, student enrollment down during pandemic; And, checking in on the 90+ Study on aging.
  13. Securing the Election, The Last Slave Ship, James Corden Episode 13 Securing the Election, The Last Slave Ship, James Corden November 29, 2020, 44 min Former Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Chris Krebs; descendants of those transported aboard the last known ship to bring enslaved Africans to America; TV host James Corden.
  14. Peddling PPE, Secondary Sports, Viola Davis Episode 14 Peddling PPE, Secondary Sports, Viola Davis December 6, 2020, 44 min Inside the wild world of PPE sales; Then, some colleges cutting "secondary sports"; And, Viola Davis: The 60 Minutes Interview.
  15. Saudi Fugitives, The High Cost of Healing, Excited Delirium Episode 15 Saudi Fugitives, The High Cost of Healing, Excited Delirium December 13, 2020, 44 min California Attorney General Xavier Becerra, President-elect Joe Biden's pick to run HHS, says Sutter Health's practices led to some of the highest health care costs in the state. Saudis accused…
  16. An End in Sight, Justice Defenders, Built by Angels Episode 16 An End in Sight, Justice Defenders, Built by Angels December 20, 2020, 44 min How the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine was developed; Then, inside the organization helping prisoners in Africa become lawyers and paralegals; And, Inside Lalibela, the mysterious holy site.
  17. 60 Minutes Presents: Home for the Holidays Episode 17 60 Minutes Presents: Home for the Holidays December 27, 2020, 44 min Shakira shows what it takes to prepare for a Super Bowl halftime show; Then, meet the blind piano player who's so good, scientists are studying him; And, Inside the Japanese…
  18. Section 230, The Case Against Curtis Flowers, Notes of Grace Episode 18 Section 230, The Case Against Curtis Flowers, Notes of Grace January 3, 2021, 44 min What is Section 230 and why do people want it repealed; Then, podcast helps save man from death row; And, Igor Levit: The 60 Minutes Interview
  19. January 6th, 11,780 Votes, American Independent Episode 19 January 6th, 11,780 Votes, American Independent January 10, 2021, 44 min Nancy Pelosi speaks to 60 Minutes about the Capitol riot; Then, President Trump's phone call with Georgia's top election official; And, Angus King: The 60 Minutes Interview
  20. Against All Enemies, The Threat, The Comeback Episode 20 Against All Enemies, The Threat, The Comeback January 17, 2021, 44 min How Washington is bolstering security for the inauguration; Then, former Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund's account of the Capitol assault; And, Washington Football Team QB Alex Smith's comeback from nearly…
  21. Left Behind, The Biodata Race, DNA For Sale Episode 21 Left Behind, The Biodata Race, DNA For Sale January 31, 2021, 44 min Families remember loved ones lost to COVID-19; Then, How China is racing to collect Americans’ DNA; And, The big money market for your DNA.
  22. 2/14/2021: SolarWinds, Bill Gates 3.0, Simone Biles Episode 22 2/14/2021: SolarWinds, Bill Gates 3.0, Simone Biles February 7, 2021, 44 min Unprecedented Russian SolarWinds hack that infiltrated federal government likely still happening; Then, Bill Gates on how the world can avoid a climate disaster; And, Simone Biles readies for her final…
  23. 2/21/2021: Attack on the Judiciary, Handcuffed to the Truth, QAnon Episode 23 2/21/2021: Attack on the Judiciary, Handcuffed to the Truth, QAnon February 21, 2021, 44 min Judges say it's time for more security in the face of mounting violence; Then, Holding Syrian President Bashar Assad and his regime accountable for war crimes; And, QAnon's corrosive impact…
  24. 2/28/2021: Progress and Patience, Incoming, Colson Whitehead Episode 24 2/28/2021: Progress and Patience, Incoming, Colson Whitehead February 28, 2021, 44 min The efforts to ramp up COVID-19 vaccinations; Then, never-before-seen video of the attack on Al Asad Airbase; And, Colson Whitehead: The 60 Minutes interview
  25. 3/7/2021: The Unequal Recession, The Long Shot, Back to the Moon Episode 25 3/7/2021: The Unequal Recession, The Long Shot, Back to the Moon March 7, 2021, 44 min Scott Pelley goes to Ohio and reports on the people who have lost their income and homes. Sharyn Alfonsi reports on how COVID, a California horse track and an antidepressant…
  26. 3/14/2021: Variants, The Prosecutor, Best Band in the Land Episode 26 3/14/2021: Variants, The Prosecutor, Best Band in the Land March 14, 2021, 44 min An in-depth look at coronavirus variants; Then, Prosecutor Kim Gardner's fight to reform the St. Louis justice system; And, the story of New Orleans' St. Augustine High School Marching Band.
  27. 3/21/2021: Prosecuting the Riot, Race in the Ranks, Back to School Episode 27 3/21/2021: Prosecuting the Riot, Race in the Ranks, Back to School March 21, 2021, 44 min Detailing the charges facing the Capitol rioters. Then, changing how the military handles racial bias in the ranks. And, studying coronavirus spread in one Georgia school system.
  28. 3/28/2021: What Happened in Wuhan?, Dynamic Robots, Kindred in the Bleachers Episode 28 3/28/2021: What Happened in Wuhan?, Dynamic Robots, Kindred in the Bleachers March 28, 2021, 44 min Finding the origin of the coronavirus; Then, robots of the future at Boston Dynamics; And, Dave Kindred goes back on the beat to cover high school girls basketball.
  29. 4/4/2021: A Fair Shot, Darren Walker, Survival Episode 29 4/4/2021: A Fair Shot, Darren Walker, Survival April 4, 2021, 44 min Inside Florida's chaotic vaccine rollout; How Darren Walker, the head of the Ford Foundation, wants to change philanthropy; And, survivors recount being stranded on an island as teens 50 years…
  30. Chairman Powell, The Last Pandemic, Prince and the Revelation Episode 30 Chairman Powell, The Last Pandemic, Prince and the Revelation April 11, 2021, 44 min Fed Chair Jerome Powell tells 60 Minutes America is going back to work; Pentagon programs hope to make COVID-19 the last pandemic ever; And, what's hidden in Prince's vault of…
  31. The Oath Keepers; Race and Health; Viola Davis Episode 31 The Oath Keepers; Race and Health; Viola Davis April 18, 2021, 44 min Profile of the militia movement the Oath Keepers; the link between race and health outcomes; actress Viola Davis.
  32. The Prosecutors; Putin’s Public Enemy; Showstoppers Episode 32 The Prosecutors; Putin’s Public Enemy; Showstoppers April 25, 2021, 44 min Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and special prosecutors Jerry Blackwell and Steve Schleicher discuss the conviction of Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd; Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny;…
  33. The Secretary of State | Chips | The Premonition Episode 33 The Secretary of State | Chips | The Premonition May 2, 2021, 44 min Secretary of State Antony Blinken; a shortage of semiconductors reveals the U.S. is increasingly trailing behind Asia in the key sector; a book tells the story of doctors and scientists…
  34. Ingenuity and Perseverance, The Ritchie Boys Episode 34 Ingenuity and Perseverance, The Ritchie Boys May 9, 2021, 44 min Perseverance rover, Ingenuity helicopter, and the search for ancient life on Mars; Then, stories from members of the Ritchie Boys, a secret U.S. WWII intelligence unit bolstered by German-born Jews.
  35. Facial Recognition; UAP; Rafa Episode 35 Facial Recognition; UAP; Rafa May 16, 2021, 44 min Facial recognition used to identify criminal suspects; unidentified aerial phenomena, UAPs, are being formally addressed by the U.S. government; professional tennis player Rafael Nadal.
  36. Transgender Healthcare, Geldingadalir, Exhume the Truth Episode 36 Transgender Healthcare, Geldingadalir, Exhume the Truth May 23, 2021, 44 min Health care challenges for transgender youth; Iceland's newest volcano offers rare opportunities; Uncovering the Greenwood Massacre.
  37. Attacks on the Judiciary; 90+; Notes of Grace Episode 37 Attacks on the Judiciary; 90+; Notes of Grace May 30, 2021, 44 min The rise in threats against federal judges; people older than 90 provide valuable information on the secrets to a long and healthy life; pianist Igor Levit.
  38. What Happened in Wuhan?, Ransomware, Sir David Episode 38 What Happened in Wuhan?, Ransomware, Sir David June 6, 2021, 44 min WHO-led inquiry ends with even more questions than it began with on coronavirus origin; Then, how cybercriminals hold data hostage... and why the best solution is often paying a ransom;…
  39. High Velocity, The Last Slave Ship, Simone Biles Episode 39 High Velocity, The Last Slave Ship, Simone Biles June 13, 2021, 44 min What makes the AR-15 style rifle the weapon of choice for mass shooters; Inside the wreck of the last ship known to have brought enslaved Africans to America; And, Simone…
  40. The Prosecutors, The Oath Keepers, Japan’s Babe Ruth Episode 40 The Prosecutors, The Oath Keepers, Japan’s Babe Ruth June 20, 2021, 44 min The prosecution team in the Derek Chauvin murder trial speaks to Scott Pelley; Sharyn Alfonsi reports on the Oath Keepers militia group's path to breaching the Capitol; And, our 2017…
  41. Targeting Americans, The Nuremberg Prosecutor, James Corden Episode 41 Targeting Americans, The Nuremberg Prosecutor, James Corden June 27, 2021, 44 min Brain trauma suffered by U.S. diplomats abroad could be work of hostile foreign government; What the last Nuremberg prosecutor alive wants the world to know; And, Bill Whitaker talks with…
  42. SolarWinds, Ken Burns, Best Band in the Land Episode 42 SolarWinds, Ken Burns, Best Band in the Land July 4, 2021, 44 min Unprecedented Russian SolarWinds hack that infiltrated federal government likely still happening; Scott Pelley interviews Ken Burns; And, the story of New Orleans' St. Augustine High School Marching Band
  43. Handcuffed to the Truth, Robots to the Rescue, Colson Whitehead Episode 43 Handcuffed to the Truth, Robots to the Rescue, Colson Whitehead July 11, 2021, 44 min Holding Syrian President Bashar Assad and his regime accountable for war crimes; Then, Robots come to the rescue after Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster; And, Colson Whitehead talks with 60 Minutes.
  44. Left Behind, Talent on the Spectrum, Survival Episode 44 Left Behind, Talent on the Spectrum, Survival July 18, 2021, 44 min Families remember loved ones lost to COVID-19; Then, companies seeking out potential employees with autism; And, survivors recount being stranded on island as teens 50 years ago.
  45. The Case Against Curtis Flowers, The Wright Way, Prince and the Revelation Episode 45 The Case Against Curtis Flowers, The Wright Way, Prince and the Revelation July 25, 2021, 44 min Podcast helps save man from death row; The family that dominates saddle bronc riding; And, what's hidden in Prince's vault of unreleased music?
  46. Ingenuity and Perseverance, Darren Walker, The Premonition Episode 46 Ingenuity and Perseverance, Darren Walker, The Premonition August 1, 2021, 44 min Perseverance rover, Ingenuity helicopter, and the search for ancient life on Mars; Darren Walker speaks with Lesley Stahl; Early pandemic spotters at the center of Michael Lewis' new book, "The…
  47. Incoming, Dynamic Robots, Grizzlies Episode 47 Incoming, Dynamic Robots, Grizzlies August 8, 2021, 44 min The attack on Al Asad Airbase; Robots of the future at Boston Dynamics; And, Finding ways to coexist with grizzly bears in Montana
  48. Hell Flight, Justice Defenders, Kings of the Road Episode 48 Hell Flight, Justice Defenders, Kings of the Road August 15, 2021, 44 min The COVID flight from hell; Inside the organization helping prisoners in Africa become lawyers and paralegals; Will driverless trucks soon share our roads?
  49. Race in the Ranks, Geldingadalir, Kindred in the Bleachers Episode 49 Race in the Ranks, Geldingadalir, Kindred in the Bleachers August 22, 2021, 44 min Changing how the military handles racial bias in the ranks; Iceland's newest volcano offers rare opportunities; And, Dave Kindred goes back on the beat to cover high school girls basketball
  50. Chips, UAP, The Comeback Episode 50 Chips, UAP, The Comeback August 29, 2021, 44 min America's microchip problem; Navy pilots describe encounters with UFOs; Former NFL Quarterback Alex Smith on his comeback.
  51. The Last Pandemic, The Ritchie Boys Episode 51 The Last Pandemic, The Ritchie Boys September 5, 2021, 44 min Pentagon programs hope to make COVID-19 the last pandemic ever. Stories from members of the Ritchie Boys, a secret U. S. WWII intelligence unit bolstered by German-ƀorn Jewish immigrants.