60 Minutes Reports on “Hostages”, “Voice of America” & “Left Behind” March 30 2025

This Sunday, March 30, 2025, “60 Minutes” on CBS is set to deliver another compelling episode, airing from 7:00 to 8:00 PM ET/PT, that dives into pressing international and domestic issues.

Hostages

Correspondent Lesley Stahl returns to Israel for her fifth report since the October 7 terror attack. In a powerful segment, Stahl interviews freed Israeli and American hostages, Yarden Bibas and Keith Siegel. The hostages are set to share their harrowing experiences of captivity at the hands of Hamas and discuss their observations. Their stories are not just recountings of past horrors but are now fuel for their fight towards a renewed ceasefire in hopes to end the ongoing war and secure the release of remaining hostages. Shachar Bar-On produces this eye-opening report.

Voice of America

In another significant development, the “Voice of America” (VOA) has been taken off air following a Trump administration executive order that led to the suspension of hundreds of its employees. Correspondent Bill Whitaker investigates the implications of this action which, according to critics, shuts down a crucial channel of fact-based journalism that reached hundreds of millions worldwide. This segment explores the broader consequences of such a move, suggesting it might diminish America’s soft power in regions overwhelmed with propaganda and disinformation. Producers Graham Messick and Jack Weingart take us deeper into this unfolding story.

Left Behind

Turning to domestic concerns, correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi sheds light on the aftermath of the devastating wildfires that ripped through the Pacific Palisades and Altadena neighborhoods in Los Angeles. With 9 billion pounds of toxic ash and debris left in their wake, Alfonsi provides an inside look at the extensive cleanup operations. The segment focuses on the ongoing efforts by the Environmental Protection Agency to remove hazardous waste and the challenges faced by the Army Corps of Engineers in dealing with the remaining debris. Despite the expedited cleanup, many residents express ongoing concerns about the safety of returning to their homes. Lucy Hatcher produces this revealing look at a community trying to rebuild.

This episode of “60 Minutes” promises to bring viewers face-to-face with the realities of current global and national crises, highlighting the resilience and challenges faced by those directly impacted.

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