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60 Minutes October 20 2024 CBS
This Sunday, October 20, 60 Minutes will present a special 90-minute edition airing from 7:00 to 8:30 PM ET/PT on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. The episode features a diverse array of impactful stories that delve into critical social and historical issues.
Relief, N.C.
Correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi reports from the Appalachian Mountains, surveying the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, a devastating category four storm that impacted six states over three weeks ago. Alfonsi visits rural communities in western North Carolina where residents continue to face hardships without essential services like water, electricity, and communication. With many lacking insurance, the struggle to rebuild their lives remains a significant challenge. This segment is produced by Ashley Velie.
In a powerful interview, Lesley Stahl speaks with Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of anti-Putin activist Alexei Navalny, who died in a Russian prison months ago. This marks her first U.S. interview since his passing. Navalnaya discusses her late husband’s posthumous memoir, detailing the harrowing conditions he endured during his imprisonment and the secretive process behind writing and smuggling the book out. She also shares insights into their decision to return to Russia after Navalny’s poisoning and her ongoing campaign for justice. Richard Bonin is the producer for this segment.
The Swingiest County
Correspondent Jon Wertheim takes viewers to Door County, Wisconsin, a unique coastal community that has accurately voted for the winning presidential candidate in every election this century. As the only swing county with this distinction, Wertheim explores the residents’ political loyalty and searches for the elusive mystery voter who has cast ballots for both major parties successfully since 2000. This segment is produced by Draggan Mihailovich.
The Cap Arcona
Bill Whitaker reports on the bombing of the Cap Arcona, a tragic event that occurred in the closing days of World War II. Once a luxurious ocean liner, the Cap Arcona was commandeered by the Nazis and used as a floating concentration camp. Whitaker interviews historians and Holocaust survivors who witnessed the aerial attack, shedding light on this often-overlooked chapter of history. This segment is a double-length feature produced by Marc Lieberman.
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