60 Minutes CBS “Scattered Spider, Work to Own, Greta Gerwig” August 11 2024
On Sunday, August 11, 2024, “60 Minutes” will air from 7:00 to 8:00 PM ET/PT on CBS, featuring a selection of updated segments from the season.
Scattered Spider
The first segment, “Scattered Spider,” delves into a group of surprisingly young hackers who disrupted several major Las Vegas hotels and casinos last fall, demanding a hefty ransom. Correspondent Bill Whitaker investigates how this group, known as “Scattered Spider,” managed to paralyze operations at places like the MGM Grand, Aria, and Bellagio. The report also explores their connection with a notorious Russian ransomware gang behind a recent hack on UnitedHealth Group. Graham Messick is the producer for this segment.
Work to Own
In “Work to Own,” correspondent Jon Wertheim looks at an innovative approach to addressing the widening wealth gap in America. The segment focuses on Pete Stavros, an executive at KKR, one of the world’s largest private equity firms. Stavros advocates for employee ownership, a model designed to share the financial benefits typically enjoyed by top executives with rank-and-file workers. Wertheim travels to rural Illinois to see how this model has impacted workers and whether it is beneficial for business. David M. Levine is the producer.
Greta Gerwig
Finally, “Greta Gerwig” features a profile by correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi on the filmmaker behind the blockbuster “Barbie.” Gerwig, who achieved record-breaking success with the film, discusses the challenge of representing the iconic Barbie doll while addressing her critics. Alfonsi explores Gerwig’s transition from indie filmmaker to a major studio director. Nathalie Sommer is the producer for this segment.
