On Sunday, April 20, 2025, 60 Minutes will air another captivating episode from 7:00 to 8:00 PM ET/PT, featuring stories that span from the looming threat of bird flu to the breathtaking migration of monarch butterflies.
Bird Flu
Correspondent Bill Whitaker investigates the alarming spread of bird flu, a virus that has evolved into an even greater threat following its jump from wild birds to cows in 2024. In just over a year, the pathogen has infiltrated dairy herds and poultry flocks across the U.S., even infecting people and leading to 70 confirmed cases, including one fatality. Whitaker speaks with veterinarians and virologists, who emphasize the potential for this outbreak to spiral into a global pandemic if left unchecked. This segment also addresses concerns over the slow governmental response, highlighting the Biden administration’s challenges and the Trump administration’s controversial decision to lay off key scientists. Heather Abbott produces this critical investigation into an emerging health crisis.
Demis Hassabis
In a follow-up to his 2023 interview with Demis Hassabis, CEO of Google DeepMind, Scott Pelley returns to London to explore the groundbreaking work of one of artificial intelligence’s foremost pioneers. Hassabis, who was instrumental in AI’s ability to predict protein structures—a feat that earned him a Nobel Prize—discusses his ambitious plans for developing Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), a form of AI that could rival human creativity and versatility. With his deep involvement in advancing the future of AI, Hassabis offers insights into how his work could impact various industries and the world at large. Produced by Denise Schrier Cetta, this segment provides a closer look at the man at the forefront of a technological revolution.
Flight of the Monarchs
In a more serene but equally captivating segment, Anderson Cooper reports on the monarch butterfly migration, one of nature’s most awe-inspiring journeys. The butterflies travel from Mexico to the United States and Canada in a miraculous aerial journey that spans thousands of miles. Cooper takes viewers to the mountains of Mexico, where the butterflies have spent their winter months resting in trees before embarking on this monumental flight. Produced by Denise Schrier Cetta, this segment brings the extraordinary beauty and mystery of the monarch migration into focus, showcasing the delicate balance of nature that continues to astound scientists and nature lovers alike.
This Sunday’s 60 Minutes promises a mix of urgent global health issues, cutting-edge technological advancements, and the natural wonders that remind us of the world’s incredible complexities.
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