60 Minutes CBS “Vice President Harris, A Quiet Invasion, The Air We Breathe, The State of the Blues” October 29 2023
The upcoming episode of “60 Minutes” on Sunday, October 29, 2023, promises an extended 90-minute edition packed with engaging segments. Here’s a preview at what you can expect:
Vice President Harris
As tensions escalate in the Middle East, correspondent Bill Whitaker scores an exclusive interview with Vice President of the United States Kamala Harris. From the hallowed halls of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, Whitaker discusses the situation in Israel and Gaza following a recent Hamas terror attack. He then accompanies Vice President Harris aboard Air Force Two as she addresses pressing domestic issues, including gun violence prevention and immigration, while championing the Biden administration’s policy agenda at a college in Nevada. Marc Lieberman is the producer behind this insightful segment.
A Quiet Invasion
In the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, another nation teeters on the edge: Georgia. Fearing it might be Vladimir Putin’s next target, Georgia applies for European Union membership. Correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi journeys to Tbilisi to meet with Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili. Their conversation delves into Georgia’s EU aspirations, the unsettling presence of Russian troops inside Georgian borders, the sudden influx of Russian residents, and the shadow of Kremlin-influenced politics and propaganda. Alfonsi uncovers a quiet invasion that threatens the future of this proud nation. Ashley Velie, the producer, guides us through this complex geopolitical narrative.
The Air We Breathe
With a new strain of COVID-19 emerging and flu season underway, Dr. Jon LaPook explores how lessons from the pandemic are reshaping our understanding of indoor air quality. Building owners are now adopting cutting-edge workplace air and ventilation systems to contain contagious respiratory viruses. Join Dr. LaPook as he investigates these vital developments, guided by producer Andrew Wolff.
The State of the Blues
Music lovers, this one’s for you! Jon Wertheim takes us on a journey to Clarksdale, Mississippi, the birthplace of Delta blues. Here, local musicians have carried on the blues tradition for generations. In recent years, there’s been a blues renaissance in Clarksdale, attracting new fans and young artists to this iconic town. Wertheim introduces us to Clarksdale native Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, an heir to a long line of blues legends from the Delta, with a surprise appearance by actor and local blues club owner Morgan Freeman. This is a double-length segment that promises to strike a chord. David M. Levine is the producer behind this musical odyssey.
Don’t miss this special 90-minute edition of “60 Minutes” airing on Sunday, October 29, 2023, at 7:30 PM ET/7:00 PM PT on the CBS Television Network, immediately following the football game.
