60 Minutes October 27 2024 CBS
On Sunday, October 27, 2024, 60 Minutes will air from 7:30 to 8:30 PM ET/7:00 to 8:00 PM PT, following NFL football on the CBS Television Network. This episode features a range of impactful segments that delve into pressing social and political issues.
Deportation
Correspondent Cecilia Vega investigates former President Donald Trump’s promise to implement the largest deportation in American history. She accompanies Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in Maryland as they carry out arrests of undocumented immigrants with criminal records. The segment also features an interview with Tom Homan, who is likely to be appointed by Trump to oversee mass deportations if he is re-elected. This report sheds light on the implications of such a policy and the realities faced by individuals during these operations. Producers for this segment include Andy Court, Annabelle Hanflig, and Camilo Montoya-Galvez.
Sanctions
In the second segment, Sharyn Alfonsi examines the effectiveness of economic sanctions imposed on Russia following its invasion of Ukraine. Despite these measures, Russia’s wartime economy is expected to grow. Alfonsi interviews Daleep Singh, the architect behind the U.S. sanction strategy, to discuss past predictions and new insights into what is sustaining Russia’s economy. Her investigation takes her to the waters off Greece, where she tracks Russian oil tankers circumventing sanctions, raising important questions about the financial maneuvers at play. Lucy Hatcher is the producer for this segment.
Surfmen
Bill Whitaker explores the rigorous training undertaken by elite members of the U.S. Coast Guard at the National Motor Lifeboat School, located at the perilous mouth of the Columbia River, known as the Graveyard of the Pacific. This segment documents the challenges these individuals face as they strive to become certified Surfmen, tackling some of the roughest waters and toughest tests in the profession. Whitaker speaks with seasoned water rescue professionals about the demands of their work and the life-saving skills required to operate in such dangerous conditions. The producer for this segment is Rome Hartman.
This episode of 60 Minutes promises to deliver in-depth reporting and insightful analysis on pressing national and international issues, making it a must-watch for viewers interested in current affairs.
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