60 Minutes CBS “Secretary of Commerce, On British Soil, St. Mary’s” September 1 2024
On Sunday, September 1, 2024, “60 Minutes” airs from 7:00 to 8:00 PM ET/PT on CBS with a compelling lineup of updated segments from the post-season edition.
Secretary of Commerce
The first segment features an in-depth interview with Gina Raimondo, the U.S. Secretary of Commerce. Correspondent Lesley Stahl explores how Raimondo has transformed the Department of Commerce into a crucial player in national security, manufacturing, and job creation. The discussion covers the international “chip war” influenced by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, trade tensions with China, and the impact on U.S. jobs. The segment also sheds light on Raimondo’s journey from her role as governor of Rhode Island to leading the Commerce Department. Richard Bonin is the producer.
On British Soil
Next, “60 Minutes” contributor Holly Williams takes viewers to the Channel Islands, British Crown dependencies with a complex history. Williams investigates the islands’ occupation by Germany during World War II, including the operation of Nazi concentration camps. The segment includes insights from historians, British officials, and local residents about the true history of this contentious period. Justine Redman and Erin Lyall are the producers.
St. Mary’s
The final segment features correspondent Bill Whitaker visiting New Orleans to report on two high school seniors from St. Mary’s Academy who solved a mathematical puzzle believed unsolvable for 2,000 years. Whitaker interviews the students, their families, and the educators at St. Mary’s Academy, which has a legacy of academic excellence for African American girls. Sara Kuzmarov is the producer.
