60 Minutes CBS “Crisis in the Red Sea, Fake Electors, Finding Cillian Murphy” February 18 2024
Don’t miss another riveting lineup on “60 MINUTES,” airing from 7:00 to 8:00 PM ET/PT on the CBS Television Network. This week, the show delves into crucial topics that are making headlines and shaping our world.
Crisis in the Red Sea
Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East and the Iran-allied Houthi militia launching strikes against commercial and U.S. Navy ships in the southern Red Sea, Norah O’Donnell provides firsthand reporting from the region. O’Donnell offers insights from inside the 5th Fleet’s command center in Bahrain, discussing the evolving warfare on the high seas involving anti-ship ballistic missiles and the disruption of international shipping traffic. Interviews with Vice Admiral Brad Cooper and other Navy officers shed light on the situation and whether an endgame is in sight.
Fake Electors
Following President Joe Biden’s victory in the 2020 presidential election, Republicans in seven states, including Wisconsin, took controversial action by casting fake electoral votes for Donald Trump. Anderson Cooper delves into Wisconsin’s fake presidential electors, speaking with attorney and former GOP state chair Andrew Hitt, who claims he and his fellow fake electors were misled into signing the documents. Special counsel Jack Smith alleges that the fake votes were part of a larger plan orchestrated by Donald Trump and his associates to overturn the election results.
Finding Cillian Murphy
Ahead of the 96th Academy Awards, Scott Pelley sits down with enigmatic actor Cillian Murphy in Ireland for an exclusive interview. Murphy, nominated for Best Actor for his role in the blockbuster film “Oppenheimer,” shares insights into his transformative approach to roles, his strategies for maintaining a low profile, and more. This segment offers an intimate glimpse into the life and career of one of Hollywood’s most talented actors.
Tune in to “60 MINUTES” on Sunday, February 18, 2024, as it continues its tradition of delivering insightful journalism that delves into the heart of today’s most pressing issues.
