60 Minutes Season 57, Episode 54: The Promise; The Land of Declining Sons

The Prosecution of January 6th; Danger in the South China Sea; Dua Lipa

Scott Pelley’s interviews with some of the people at the center of the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, including the first sit-down TV interview with top prosecutor U.S. attorney Matthew Graves; Cecilia Vega’s report on the growing tensions between China and the Philippines over territory in the South China Sea and how it could lead to U.S. involvement; Anderson Cooper’s interview with pop superstar Dua Lipa about her journey from unknown singer to international sensation.

44 min

Scourge of Our Time; The Trustbuster; Inside the Archives

First, a report on fentanyl killing over 70,000 a year in the U.S. Then, FTC Chair Lina Khan: The 60 Minutes Interview. And, take a look inside the treasures of the National Archives.

43 min

After the Hurricane; Vladimir Kara-Murza; Welcome to the W; The Mezcaleros

First, whistleblowers say Florida insurance carriers used altered hurricane damage reports. Then, Russian Vladimir Kara-Murza talks about being freed. And, WNBA players talk about league success. Plus, how Mezcal traditions are preserved as demand grows.

65 min

The 2024 Presidential Ticket; Belief in the Ballot

Bill Whitaker joins the Democratic ticket on the campaign trail for in-depth interviews with Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz. Scott Pelley travels to Arizona’s Maricopa County, home to more than 60% of Arizona’s voters and a critical battleground in a key swing state. On the one-year anniversary of Hamas’ terror attack on Israel, Lesley Stahl reflects on the aftermath.

44 min

Pennsylvania Counts; The Vatican's Orphans; Ballmer's Ballgame

First, a look at how Pennsylvania is confronting election fears. Then, a report on the Vatican’s Orphans. And, Steve Ballmer: The 60 Minutes Interview.

43 min

Relief, N.C.; Navalny; The Swingiest County; The Cap Arcona

First, a look at Helene recovery efforts in North Carolina. Then, Yulia Navalnaya: The 60 Minutes Interview. Next, a look inside a battleground-state swing county. And, a report on the sinking of the Cap Arcona Nazi ship.

65 min

Deportation; Sanctions; Surfmen

First, a report on what Trump's mass deportation plan might look like if he wins the election. Then, a look at how Russia’s dark fleet evades sanctions. And, meet the U.S. Coast Guard’s elite surfmen.

43 min

Election Truth; Unintended Consequences; The Land of Novo

First, how Georgia election officials fight voting misinformation. Then, a look at the consequences of Texas's strict abortion laws. And, meet the Novo Nordisk scientist behind Ozempic and Wegovy.

43 min

The Shift; The War Reporter; Robo; Mysterious Russian Deaths

First, how President-elect Trump won Pennsylvania. Then, how Ukrainian reporter Andriy Tsaplienko documents war with Russia. Next, a look at marble-sculpting robots shaking up the art world. And, a report on the mysterious, violent deaths of Putin foes.

65 min

The Promise; Aussiewood; Bhutan

First, a report on the identification of 9/11 victims' remains. Then, a look at what Australian stars bring to Hollywood. And, why Bhutan is building Mindfulness City.

65 min

Disrupter U.; Humans in the Loop; Lowriders of New Mexico

First, a look at UATX: the college advocating for free speech. Then, a report on how training AI takes a toll on Kenyan workers. And, why lowrider cars are celebrated as a cultural symbol.

43 min

Notre Dame; Smith Island; Kate Winslet; Welcome to the Wedding

First, see inside Notre Dame. Then, a report on a Maryland island faces rising sea levels. Next, Kate Winslet: The 60 Minutes Interview. And, how a fake wedding was used to sneak Afghans to safety.

65 min

Boeing's Whistleblowers; Big Crypto; A Tutor for Every Student; Thai Elephants

First, hear from Boeing whistleblowers on airplane concerns. Then, a look at how crypto cash is shaping politics. Plus, meet Khanmigo: the AI tutor for students. And, can science help end human-elephant conflict?

65 min

Road to Damascus; Unveiling; The House of Hermès

First, a report on Syrians looking toward a future without Assad. Then, victims say fake nudes created by AI "nudify" sites are causing real harm. And, a look at Hermès and the success of the Birkin bag.

43 min

The Pager Plot; The Iron River; Joy to the World

First, a report on how Israel's pagers fooled Hezbollah. Then, a look at Mexico’s legal battle against the U.S. gun industry. And, Samara Joy: The 60 Minutes Interview

43 min

Remembering Jimmy Carter; Cuban Spycraft; Nvidia; Finding Cillian Murphy

First, a report on the Americans spying for Cuba in the U.S. Then, hear from Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang on the AI future. Next, Cillian Murphy: The 60 Minutes Interview. And, remembering Jimmy Carter.

43 min

Pope Francis; Notre Dame; Built by Angels

First, Pope Francis: The 60 Minutes Interview. Then, see inside Notre Dame. And, visit Lalibela, the mysterious holy site.

43 min

The Fires; The FBI Director; The Gaza Policy

First, families and firefighters are in shock as California wildfires continue. Then, Christopher Wray: The 60 Minutes Interview. And, U.S. policy on Gaza sparks warnings, dissent.

43 min

What Will Mitch Do?; Robert Lighthizer; A Psychedelic Journey

First, Mitch McConnell: The 60 Minutes Interview. Then, Trump’s former trade chief on how tariffs affect the economy, why he says the U.S. needs them. And, U.S. veterans with PTSD take a psychedelic journey in Mexico.

43 min

Kevin Hart; Jeff Koons; Dua Lipa

First, Kevin Hart: the 60 Minutes Interview. Then, Jeff Koons: the 60 Minutes Interview. And, Dua Lipa: the 60 Minutes Interview

43 min

28 Days; Policing the Internet; Timothée Chalamet

First, a look at what Trump, Musk moves on USAID could mean for other government agencies. Then, how Germany is policing the internet for hate speech. And, Timothée Chalamet: The 60 Minutes Interview.

43 min

The Justice Department; CFPB; John Oliver

First, a report on the upheaval at the Justice Department. Then, a look at why the CFPB is under fire by President Trump, DOGE. And John Oliver: The 60 Minutes Interview.

43 min

Allies and Enemies; Death Flights

First, a report on the Ukraine war shakeup after the Oval Office clash. Then, a look at what went into finding Argentina's "death flight" plane. And, a report on babies stolen during Argentina's dictatorship.

43 min

Firing the Watchdogs; The Settlement; A Method to this Madness

First, a report on the significance of President Trump firing independent government watchdogs. Then, a look inside the Purdue Pharma bankruptcy case. And, Dan Hurley: The 60 Minutes Interview.

43 min

Under the Radar; America’s Own; Werner Herzog

First, an investigation into U.S. drone swarm mysteries dating back years. Then, a report on DEI and a cancelled U.S. Marine Band concert. And, Werner Herzog: The 60 Minutes Interview.

43 min

Death on the Chazy River; Larkin's War; Mr. Clooney Goes to Broadway

First, a look at how some migrants cross into the U.S. from Canada. Then, a report on a dad's mission to uncover brain injuries after his Navy SEAL son's suicide. And, George Clooney: The 2025 60 Minutes Interview.

43 min

Hostages; Voice of America; Left Behind

First, freed Israeli hostage Yarden Bibas speaks out. Then, a report on what Trump's silencing of Voice of America means for listeners worldwide. And, a look at California wildfires cleanup challenges.

43 min

The War in Gaza; The Prisoners; Wood to Whiskey

First, a look at the challenges facing Gaza's wounded children. Then, a report on tattoos and deportations to a mega-prison. And, inside the booming, bourbon-driven barrel business.

43 min

Zelenskyy; Greenland; Banana Ball

First, Volodymyr Zelenskyy: The 2025 60 Minutes Interview. Then, a report from Greenland: where residents say they're not for sale, but they are open for business. And, a look inside the world of Banana Ball with the Savannah Bananas.

43 min

Bird Flu; Demis Hassabis; Flight of the Monarchs

First, a report on what worries scientists most about bird flu. Then, a look at what's next for AI at Google DeepMind. And, inside the monarch butterfly migration mystery.

43 min

NIH, Evidence; The Land of Declining Sons

First, will NIH cuts put medical research at risk? Then, a look at evidence that could change our understanding of 9/11. And, a report on Japan’s population crisis.

43 min

The Rule of Law; Freezing the Biological Clock

First, a report on how law firms targeted by President Trump are responding to White House pressure. And, a look at how egg freezing offers options for women, despite the cost and concerns.

43 min

Fraud; To Walk Again; Jamie Lee Curtis

First, a report on the billions of dollars lost to foreign fraud. Then, a look at the “digital bridge” helping paralyzed patients. And, Jamie Lee Curtis: The 60 Minutes Interview.

43 min

China's Spies; The Future of Warfare; Sounds of Cajun Country

First, a report on China expanding its spying efforts in the U.S. Then, hear from Palmer Luckey on making autonomous weapons for the U.S. and its allies. And, a look at why the music of Cajun country is enjoying a renaissance.

43 min

Children of War; Notre Dame; Timothée Chalamet

First, a report on children living with veterans with PTSD. Then, a look inside Notre Dame, open five years after fire. And, Timothée Chalamet: The 60 Minutes Interview.

43 min

Larkin's War; Left Behind; Indian Relay

First, a report on a dad's mission to uncover brain injuries after his Navy SEAL son's suicide. Then, a look at the California wildfires cleanup challenges. And, inside the dangerous Indian Relay horse race.

An Island Off An Island; Caligula's Gardens; Return to Gorongosa

First, a look at Fogo Island's comeback story. Then, uncovering Caligula's gardens. And, a report on rehabilitating Gorongosa National Park.

Cuban Spycraft; Robo; Dua Lipa

First, a report on the Americans spying for Cuba in the United States. Then, a look at the marble-sculpting robots shaking up the art world. And, Dua Lipa: The 60 Minutes Interview.

Scattered Spider; Knife; Aussiewood

First, a report on costly ransomware attacks. Then, Salman Rushdie: The 60 Minutes Interview. And, a look at what Australian stars bring to Hollywood.

The Pager Plot; A Psychedelic Journey; Mr. Clooney Goes to Broadwa

First, a report on how Israel's pagers fooled Hezbollah. Then, U.S. veterans with PTSD take a psychedelic journey in Mexico. And, George Clooney: The 2025 60 Minutes Interview.

Unintended Consequences; Wood to Whiskey; Finding Cillian Murphy

First, a report on the consequences of Texas' strict abortion laws. Then, a look at the booming, bourbon-driven barrel business. And, Cillian Murphy: The 60 Minutes Interview.

Danger in the South China Sea; 3D Printing

First, how a Philippines, China clash could draw in the U.S. Then, 3D printing homes on Earth, someday the moon.

Navalny; Our Mistake Is Your Responsibility; Kate Winslet

First, Yulia Navalnaya: The 60 Minutes Interview. Then, what happens when Social Security mistakenly overpays. And, Kate Winslet: The 60 Minutes Interview.

The Sperm Whales of Dominica; Monkey Island; Hanging On

First, a look at a marine sanctuary protecting sperm whales. Then, a report on Hurricane Maria’s impact on Monkey Island. And, learning how sloths survive as nature’s couch potato.

Humans in the Loop; Sealand; Werner Herzog

First, a report on how training AI takes a toll on Kenyan workers. Then, welcome to Sealand, the world’s smallest state. And, Werner Herzog: The 60 Minutes Interview.

Under the Radar; The Album; Tasmanian Tiger

First, an investigation into U.S. drone swarm mysteries dating back years. Then, a look at a play based on a Nazi’s photo album from Auschwitz. And, a report on efforts to revive the extinct Tasmanian tiger.

Surfmen; Smith Island; Banana Ball

First, meet the U.S. Coast Guard’s elite surfmen. Then, how a Maryland island faces rising sea level. And, a look inside the world of Banana Ball.

The Green River Drift; Ballmer’s Ballgame; Ina Garten

First, riding along on the Green River Drift. Then, Steve Ballmer: The 60 Minutes Interview. And, Ina Garten: The 60 Minutes Interview.

Healing Justice; Lowriders of New Mexico

A rape victim learns years after her attack that an innocent man was sent to prison; Espanola, New Mexico, a town that's a hub of lowrider culture.

The Vatican's Orphans; A Tutor for Every Student; The Mezcaleros

Author Maria Laurino ("The Price of Children"); AI in the classroom; Mezcal, a handcrafted Mexican spirit.

43 min

Death Flights; John Oliver

Flight logs found in a plane in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., uncover Argentina's notorious death flights during its dictatorship in the mid-1970s; TV host John Oliver.

43 min

Demis Hassabis; Freezing the Biological Clock

Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis; women freezing their eggs to preserve their fertility for the future.

44 min

The Cap Arcona; Jamie Lee Curtis

The bombing of the Cap Arcona, a little-known human tragedy in the closing days of World War II in Europe; actress Jamie Lee Curtis.

42 min

Evidence; The Future of Warfare; Lourdes

New evidence emerges that could change one's understanding of the 9/11 terrorist attacks; Anduril founder Palmer Luckey; the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes.

China's Spies; St. Mary's; Sounds of Cajun Country

Chinese covert agents who monitor and influence events outside their own borders; two high school seniors who solved a mathematical puzzle that was thought to be impossible for 2,000 years; the sounds of Cajun and Zydeco music in southwest Louisiana.

Disrupter U.; Sculpting Evolution; Flight of the Monarchs

The University of Austin policy of fostering debate and ideological openness in their classrooms; using genetic engineering to curb Lyme disease; the migration of monarch butterflies.