60 Minutes
Season 51
2018 • 51 Episodes
Episodes
1. Paul McCartney, The Compromise, Inside the Epidemic
September 30, 2018
The Season 51 premiere examines the origins of the opioid epidemic, including a prison interview with a pain clinic doctor who made over $6,000 a day pushing opioids, shows no remorse and was sentenced to 157 years in prison for drug trafficking. Also: Paul McCartney says he can't read or write music shares rare details from the Beatles years and his subsequent decades as the most successful musician in popular music history. And, Inside the decision to delay Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court confirmation.
2. The Kavanaugh Vote, John Green, The Pavarotti of Pasta
October 7, 2018
Senators Susan Collins, Heidi Heitkamp explain their Kavanaugh confirmation votes; then Jon Wertheim profiles best-selling author John Green on reaching young adults and dealing with mental illness, who is also a star of YouTube podcasting; and Lesley Stahl goes to Modena, Italy, to meet chef Massimo Bottura: The Pavarotti of pasta to taste and see why his restaurant ranks No. 1 on the list of the top 50 eateries in the world.
3. President Trump, Photo Ark
October 14, 2018
Lesley Stahl speaks with President Trump about a wide range of topics in his first 60 Minutes interview since taking office; and, saving memories of animals with Joel Sartore's Photo Ark
4. Genetic Genealogy, Off the Rails, Fly Like an Eagle
October 21, 2018
Inside the genetic genealogy being used to solve crimes; then, why has the New York City subway gone off the rails?; and, how an Oklahoma woman learned to fly like an eagle in Mongolia.
5. Inside the Secret Archive, America’s War Against ISIS, JAAP
October 28, 2018
Church insiders discuss ignored abuse allegations; the efforts to restore Raqqa, Syria, a former Islamic State group stronghold; Jaap van Zweden, music director of the New York Philharmonic.
6. High Velocity, As Goes Texas, The Ride of His Life
November 4, 2018
What makes the AR-15 style rifle the weapon of choice for mass shooters?; Then, how Ted Cruz vs. Beto O'Rourke could predict America's political future; And, riding the waves of Nazaré with Garrett M...
7. Your Data, Ultra Deep, The Pact
November 11, 2018
The law that lets Europeans take back their data from big tech companies; then, what lies at the bottom of one of the deepest holes ever dug by man?; and, the Griffin brothers' journey to the NFL.
8. A Dose of Hope, A Dose of Greed, Tim Green
November 18, 2018
Widespread use of naloxone, an opioid overdose antidote, is needed more than ever in the U.S. 60 Minutes reports on one drug company that claims to be increasing access by pricing an injector of naloxone at $4000+; And, Tim Green on coping with the ALS he thinks was caused by the game he loves.
9. Chaos on the Border, Robots to the Rescue, To Kill a Mockingbird
November 25, 2018
The chaos behind Donald Trump's policy of family separation at the border; then, robots come to the rescue after Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster; and, "To Kill a Mockingbird" comes to Broadway.
10. George H.W. Bush, Paradise Lost
December 2, 2018
George H.W. Bush: Remembering the 41st president of the United States; and, 60 Minutes reveals what firefighters saw as the deadliest wildfire in California history destroyed the town of Paradise.
11. Elon Musk, Screen Time, Ryan Speedo Green
December 9, 2018
Elon Musk opens up to Lesley Stahl about Twitter, pot, the Securities and Exchange Commission, Model 3 and Tesla; then, a groundbreaking study examines effects of screen time on kids; and, Ryan Speedo Green: From juvenile delinquency to opera stardom.
12. Taking Aim at Opioids, Plastic Plague
December 16, 2018
The lawsuits that could bankrupt manufacturers and distributors; and, cleaning up the plastic in the ocean.
13. To Catch a Spy, Malta, The Wolves of Yellowstone
December 23, 2018
How a former CIA officer was caught betraying his country; then, inside the corruption allegations plaguing Malta; and, the return of wolves to Yellowstone Park.
14. Eat, Drink and Be Merry
December 30, 2018
Chef Massimo Bottura: The Pavarotti of pasta; then, Steve Kroft and Bob Simon report on the Scottish Island of Islay, home to some of the world's premium single-malt scotch whiskies; and, Paul McCartney speaks to 60 Minutes
15. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, President El-Sisi, An Unlikely Inventor
January 6, 2019
The rookie congresswoman challenging the Democratic establishment; then, Egypt's President El-Sisi denies ordering massacre in interview his government later tried to block; and, the unlikely, eccentric inventor turning inedible plant life into fuel
16. The Committee, The Oracle of AI, A Different Kind of Vision
January 13, 2019
Elijah Cummings' new power as House Oversight Committee chairman; then, how one man is advancing artificial intelligence; and, an architect goes blind, says he’s actually gotten better at his job
17. Howard Schultz, Small Satellites, Big Data, Jerry and Marge Selbee
January 27, 2019
Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz says he's considering independent run for president; Then, small satellites take more than 1 million photos of the Earth every day; And, how a retired couple found lottery odds in their favor
18. Andrew McCabe, The Chibok Girls
February 17, 2019
Former acting FBI director Andrew McCabe tells 60 Minutes about taking over for James Comey, starting investigations of President Trump, interactions with the president and his own firing; and, Chibok survivors of kidnapping by Boko Haram share their stories
19. The Label, Double Crossed, Made in China
February 24, 2019
Did the FDA ignite the opioid epidemic? Then, should a former terrorist be allowed into witness protection? And, China's drive to dominate the electric car industry
20. "This Is No Ordinary Lawsuit," Off Track, Cracking the Code
March 3, 2019
The climate change lawsuit that could stop the U.S. government from supporting fossil fuels; and, how America’s railroads stand on safety measures; then, closing the gender gap in the tech industry
21. The Chairman, ACLU, Genetic Revolution
March 10, 2019
Fed Chair Jerome Powell is asked if the Fed is done raising interest rates and whether or not he thinks President Trump can fire him; then, the ACLU's surprising new political strategy, modeled in part after the NRA; and, could gene therapy cure sickle cell anemia?
22. Targeting Americans, Billionaire on the Bus, Monaco
March 17, 2019
rain trauma suffered by U.S. diplomats abroad could be work of hostile foreign government; then, a venture capitalist is spreading funding to Middle America; and, Anderson Cooper goes inside Monaco: the ultimate playground for the rich
23. Pegasus, All Bets Are On, Samuel L. Jackson
March 24, 2019
The CEO of Israeli spyware-maker NSO on fighting terror, Khashoggi murder, and Saudi Arabia; then, will legalized sports betting curtail corruption or encourage it?; and, Samuel L. Jackson: A long, vigorous career still in full stride
24. Survivors' Network, Pleistocene Park, The Rock
March 31, 2019
Parents of a 2012 Aurora, Colorado shooting victim travel the country to help others impacted by mass shootings; then, Siberia's Pleistocene Park: Bringing back pieces of the Ice Age to combat climate change; and, a German-style program at a Connecticut maximum security prison emphasizes rehab for inmates
25. The Principles of Ray Dalio, A Radical Solution, Attu
April 7, 2019
Ray Dalio says wealth inequality is a national emergency; then, How the NYU School of Medicine is going tuition-free; And, how a Japanese medic and American soldier became linked by World War II’s Battle of Attu.
26. Nancy Pelosi; Game Of Thrones; Golden State Warriors
April 14, 2019
Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.); behind the scenes with the actors and producers of "Game of Thrones"; the Golden State Warriors prepare to leave Oakland for their new home in San Francisco.
27. A Marriage Made in Hell, Superbugs, Easter Island
April 21, 2019
The growing partnership between Russia's government and cybercriminals; then, could antibiotic-resistant 'superbugs' become a bigger killer than cancer?; and, Easter Island’s famous moai statues slowly fading away
28. On the Border, Online Overdose, The High North
April 28, 2019
The situation at the southern border; the man in China wanted in the U.S. for shipping the Fentanyl that killed Americans in Akron; the U.S. helps defend Norway's border with Russia.
29. Ransomware, Frontotemporal Dementia, Polar Punk
May 5, 2019
How cybercriminals hold data hostage; then, living with Frontotemporal Dementia; and, the sounds of Inuit throat singer Tanya Tagaq
30. The Price of Generics, The Most Unlikely Meeting, Mark Bradford
May 12, 2019
"The Price of Generics" looks at a sweep lawsuit that accuses generic drug manufacturers of price fixing. "The Most Unlikely Meeting" looks at a program that helps the families of victims of violent crime meet the perpetrators of those crimes. "Mark Bradford" profiles the American artist.
31. Money Laundering, Rainbow Railroad, Bitcoin Pizza
May 19, 2019
"One Loose Thread" talks to the whistle-blower who helped to uncover a $230 billion Russia money laundering scheme. "Rainbow Railroad" looks at a Canadian group that helps hundreds of LGBT people who live in countries where their lives are at risk. "Bitcoin's Wild Ride" looks at the growing popularity of cryptocurrencies.
32. Friendly Fire, Attu
May 26, 2019
Why were 5 U.S. soldiers killed by an American bomber in Afghanistan? And, how a Japanese medic and American soldier became linked by World War II’s Battle of Attu.
33. The Chairman, Last Shot In Oakland, To Kill a Mockingbird
June 2, 2019
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell: The 60 Minutes interview; Then, the talent and mindset behind the Golden State Warriors' dynasty; And, "To Kill a Mockingbird" comes to Broadway.
34. Rare Earth Elements, Jerry And Marge Selbee, Samuel L. Jackson
June 9, 2019
China's dominance in the rare Earth metals industry, which creates potential leverage in the U.S.-China trade war; a retired couple from Michigan who figured out how to win millions in state lotteries; and Samuel J. Jackson, whose career didn't take off until middle age.
35. SGB, Huntington, WV, Game of Thrones
June 16, 2019
SGB: A possible breakthrough treatment for PTSD; then, cops bring addiction counselor on drug raids to fight opioid crisis; and, behind the scenes on "Game of Thrones".
36. Ryan Speedo Green, The Photo Ark, Jaap
June 17, 2019
Ryan Speedo Green: From juvenile delinquency to opera stardom; then, saving memories of animals with Joel Sartore's Photo Ark; and, meet Jaap van Zweden, the new maestro of the New York Philharmonic.
37. High Velocity; This Is No Ordinary Lawsuit; Paul McCarrtney
June 23, 2019
The AR 15-style rifle's impact on the protocols of first responders and emergency rooms; and a lawsuit filed by children against the federal government regarding climate change. Also: Paul McCartney.
38. Congresswoman Ocasio-Cortez; Malta; The Unlikely Inventor
June 23, 2019
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.), the youngest woman ever elected to Congress; and former Boston lawyer Marshall Medoff, who has invented a process to produce an environmentally friendly transportation fuel from inedible plant life. Also: corruption in Malta.
39. Taking Aim at Opioids, The Nuremberg Prosecutor, Into the Wild
June 30, 2019
Opioid Crisis: The lawsuits that could bankrupt manufacturers and distributors; Then, what the last Nuremberg prosecutor alive wants the world to know; And, into the wild with Thomas D. Mangelsen
40. Billionaire on the Bus, Pleistocene Park, JR
July 7, 2019
A venture capitalist spreading funding to Middle America; then, bringing back pieces of the Ice Age to combat climate change; And, larger than life displays by French photographer JR
41. The Oracle of A.I., John Green, The Pavarotti of Pasta
July 14, 2019
How one man is advancing artificial intelligence; then, author John Green talks about reaching young adults and dealing with mental illness; and, Chef Massimo Bottura: The Pavarotti of pasta
42. The Dutch Solution, Redemption, Fly Like An Eagle
July 21, 2019
How Dutch stormwater management could mitigate damage from hurricanes; then, meet a convicted felon who became a Georgetown law professor; and, how an Oklahoma woman learned to fly like an eagle in Mongolia
43. The Principles of Ray Dalio, Robots to the Rescue, Monaco
July 28, 2019
Ray Dalio says wealth inequality is a national emergency; then, robots come to the rescue after Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster; and, inside Monaco: The ultimate playground for the rich.
44. Survivors Network, Ultra Deep, The Future Factory
August 4, 2019
Parents of a 2012 Aurora, Colorado, shooting victim travel the country to help others impacted by mass shootings; Then, what lies at the bottom of one of the deepest holes ever dug by man?; And, making ideas into reality at MIT's 'Future Factory'
45. To Catch a Spy, A Different Kind of Vision, Alma
August 11, 2019
How a former CIA officer was caught betraying his country; then, an architect goes blind, says he's actually gotten better at his job; and, Alma Deutscher: The prodigy whose "first language" is Mozart.
46. Pegasus, Plastic Plague
August 18, 2019
The CEO of Israeli spyware-maker NSO on fighting terror, Khashoggi murder, and Saudi Arabia; and, cleaning up the plastic in the ocean.
47. Ransomware, Inside the Epidemic, Tim Green
August 25, 2019
How cybercriminals hold data hostage... and why the best solution is often paying a ransom. Then, who's responsible for the opioid epidemic? Doctors or pharmaceutical companies? And, Tim Green: Coping with the ALS he thinks was caused by the game he loves
48. Targeting Americans, A radical solution, The Ride of His Life
September 1, 2019
Brain trauma suffered by U.S. diplomats abroad could be work of hostile foreign government; Then, how the NYU School of Medicine is going tuition-free; And, riding the waves of Nazaré with Garrett McNamara.
49. Steve Kroft, The Isle of Eigg
September 8, 2019
“60 Minutes” correspondent Lesley Stahl looks back at Steve Kroft’s career; and, just off Scotland, a tiny island with one main road is a testament to human independence.
50. Online Overdose, Frontotemporal Dementia, Mark Bradford
September 15, 2019
Deadly fentanyl bought online from China is being shipped through the mail; then, Bill Whitaker reports on FTD, a devastating illness and the most common form of dementia for Americans under the age of 60; and, Mark Bradford: The “60 Minutes” Interview.
51. Know My Name, The Pact
September 22, 2019
For years she was known as "Emily Doe," the young woman sexually assaulted in 2015 by Brock Turner. Now, Chanel Miller is reclaiming her story; and, the brotherly love that helped Shaquem Griffin make it to the NFL as a one-handed player.