60 Minutes Reports on “Scourge of Our Time”, “The Trustbuster” & “Inside the Archives” September 22 2024
This Sunday on “60 Minutes,” CBS is set to broadcast a trio of powerful stories that delve into critical national issues affecting the United States. From the deadliest drug crisis to antitrust enforcement and the safeguarding of America’s historical documents, the upcoming episode promises to enlighten and inform viewers. The show will air from 7:00 to 8:00 PM ET/PT.
Scourge of Our Time
The episode kicks off with Bill Whitaker’s deep dive into the fentanyl crisis, which has taken a deadly toll across America. Originally intended for alleviating severe pain, fentanyl has escaped the bounds of hospitals and spread into communities nationwide, marking it as the most catastrophic drug crisis in U.S. history with over 70,000 fatalities last year alone. Whitaker investigates how this crisis escalated from prescription opioids marketed by major drug companies to the Mexican cartels’ dominance in the fentanyl market. This segment, produced by Graham Messick and Scott Higham, questions top U.S. officials about their strategies to combat this scourge.
The Trustbuster
Lesley Stahl sits down with Lina Khan, the youngest chair in the history of the Federal Trade Commission. Known for her dynamic and divisive stance on antitrust law, Khan represents a significant shift in policy under the Biden administration, moving away from decades of a laissez-faire approach. This interview, produced by Shachar Bar-On, is a must-watch for anyone interested in the future of U.S. business regulation and the ongoing battle against monopolistic practices.
Inside the Archives
In a riveting feature, Norah O’Donnell explores the often-overlooked National Archives, which recently came under the spotlight due to document retention issues involving former President Donald Trump and then-Vice President Joe Biden. The segment offers unprecedented access to the nation’s foundational documents and restricted areas that house invaluable artifacts like Revolutionary War-era oaths signed by George Washington, Adolf Hitler’s will, and President Nixon’s resignation letter. Viewers will also get a sneak peek at upcoming changes, including the permanent display of the Emancipation Proclamation and the 19th Amendment in the Archives’ Rotunda by 2026, coinciding with America’s 250th birthday. This story, produced by Keith Sharman and Roxanne Feitel, not only traces the Archives’ historical role but also highlights its crucial ongoing mission.
Tune into CBS this Sunday for an episode of “60 Minutes” that promises compelling narratives and investigative journalism at its best, tackling some of the most pressing challenges facing the nation today.
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Scourge Of Our Time. Your “deep dive into the fentanyl crisis” points out problems of media, cartels, pharma over prescription of opioids, and the government as contributors to the situation. You seem to leave out any mention of the 50% of the situation caused by the demand of users and their inability to quit their demand for drugs. Eliminate the demand and you have a 100% solution without politicians saying we need to punish China, bomb Mexican cartel facilities, and build more border wall. (Which we know will not stop the traffic.) Much has been written and diminished about Nancy Reagan’s “Just Say No” program. But in the end she was correct. As a 40 year smoker who finally quit and a person who has lived most of a life being over weight I can attest change is not easy but it is completely about personal responsibility. I can’t blame the silverware manufacturers for being overweight or the tobacco farmers for my smoking. Maybe you are planning a program devoted to the demand side of the situation and personal responsibility that was lacking in your recent program. The problem and the solution is not “Out There”.