60 Minutes Reports on “Polymarket”, “CRISPR Kids” & “Lamine Yamal” November 30 2025

CBS’s 60 Minutes is back this Sunday night with a powerful trio of stories that explore the future of finance, biotech, and football. Airing from 7:30 to 8:30 PM ET (or 7:00 PM PT following NFL football), the episode offers in-depth reporting from Anderson Cooper, Bill Whitaker, and Jon Wertheim.

From a tech billionaire reshaping prediction markets to high school scientists pushing the boundaries of genetics, and a teenage soccer prodigy destined for stardom, this week’s lineup blends innovation, inspiration, and global ambition.

• Polymarket: 60 Minutes Investigates the Billionaire Betting on the Future
• CRISPR Kids: 60 Minutes Follows the Teens Taking on Lyme Disease
• Lamine Yamal: 60 Minutes Profiles the Young Star Tipped to Be the Next Messi

Polymarket

Anderson Cooper leads off the night with an exclusive interview featuring Shayne Coplan, the 27-year-old founder and CEO of Polymarket. This marks Coplan’s first appearance on network television, and the conversation dives deep into the resurgence of prediction markets in the U.S. Polymarket allows users to place bets on the outcome of political events, sporting matches, financial movements, and even global conflicts—data that Coplan says can help forecast real-world outcomes.

With a three-year ban recently lifted, Polymarket is now preparing for a major return to the U.S. market, buoyed by support from major players in Washington, Wall Street, and Silicon Valley. Cooper explores the implications of this kind of predictive data, how it’s collected and monetized, and what makes Coplan one of the youngest billionaires in the tech world today. The segment is produced by Graham Messick.

CRISPR Kids

Next, correspondent Bill Whitaker travels to Lambert High School to meet a team of young scientists already making waves in the biotech world. These students, dubbed the “CRISPR kids,” have used gene-editing technology to create a potential new method for detecting and treating Lyme disease, a growing concern affecting nearly half a million Americans each year.

The story follows their journey to Paris, where they present their innovation at iGEM—the world’s premier synthetic biology competition—while also competing against top teams from around the globe, including rising contenders from China. Whitaker highlights not just their groundbreaking science, but also the passion and curiosity that may well define the next generation of American innovators. Henry Schuster serves as the producer.

Lamine Yamal

The final segment shifts to the world of international soccer, where 18-year-old Lamine Yamal is generating buzz as one of FC Barcelona’s brightest talents. Correspondent Jon Wertheim sits down with the Spanish-born winger to discuss his meteoric rise, his comparisons to Lionel Messi, and the pressure of representing his country on the global stage.

Yamal’s style—marked by instinct, flair, and creativity—has already made him a fan favorite, and his performance in the lead-up to the 2026 World Cup is drawing attention from scouts, analysts, and fans worldwide. Wertheim visits Yamal in Spain for a personal look at the young phenom who may soon become one of the sport’s biggest stars. The segment is produced by Draggan Mihailovich and Nathalie Sommer.

Tune In

With stories spanning technology, health, and sports, this episode of 60 Minutes delivers timely insights and compelling profiles of individuals who are shaping the future. Catch it Sunday, November 30, 2025, on CBS or stream it on Paramount+