60 Minutes CBS “The Capital of Free Russia, Our Mistake Is Your Responsibility, Law of the Sea, Crisis in the Red Sea, The Looting of Cambodia” June 23 2024

Here’s a preview of what’s in store for “60 MINUTES” on Sunday, June 23, 2024, featuring an additional hour of compelling investigative journalism:

The Capital of Free Russia

Correspondent Scott Pelley explores Vilnius, Lithuania, where many Russian political dissidents have sought refuge from Vladimir Putin’s regime. The segment sheds light on the challenges faced by those who defy Putin and the growing community of exiles in Lithuania. Producer: Henry Schuster.

Our Mistake Is Your Responsibility

Anderson Cooper investigates the Social Security Administration’s practice of demanding repayment from Americans who receive overpayments, often due to administrative errors. The segment reveals the financial burden placed on elderly and disabled individuals forced to repay significant sums. Producer: Andy Court.

Law of the Sea

Bill Whitaker examines the international race for critical minerals found on the ocean floor in the Eastern Pacific. The segment explores how America’s absence from ratifying the UN’s Law of the Sea treaty could impact its ability to compete in mining these vital resources, potentially ceding dominance to China. Producer: Heather Abbott.

Crisis in the Red Sea

Norah O’Donnell reports from the Middle East on escalating tensions involving the Iran-allied Houthi militia’s attacks on ships in the southern Red Sea. The segment provides insights into the evolving warfare dynamics, including anti-ship ballistic missiles, and examines the disruption of international shipping routes. Producers: Keith Sharman, Roxanne Feitel.

The Looting of Cambodia

Anderson Cooper investigates the extensive theft of sacred artifacts from Cambodian religious sites, possibly the largest art heist in history. The segment focuses on Douglas Latchford, a British dealer implicated in orchestrating the looting amid Cambodia’s turbulent history. Producers: Michael H. Gavshon, Nadim Roberts.