60 Minutes CBS “Pennsylvania Counts, The Vatican’s Orphans, Ballmer’s Ballgame” October 13 2024

The upcoming episode of 60 Minutes on Sunday, October 13, 2024, airs from 7:00 to 8:00 PM ET/PT on CBS, featuring three compelling segments that delve into critical issues and human stories.

Pennsylvania Counts

Cecilia Vega travels to Pennsylvania, the most pivotal battleground in the upcoming presidential race. She conducts an in-depth interview with Secretary of State Al Schmidt, a key figure in the election process. They discuss the critical aspects of counting mail-in ballots, the preparation for potential conspiracy theories, and the measures Schmidt is implementing to educate Pennsylvanians about the state’s election process to ensure voter confidence. Producers: Sarah Koch and Madeleine Carlisle.

The Vatican’s Orphans

Bill Whitaker examines a dark chapter in adoption history, where, from 1950 to 1970, the Vatican sent thousands of Italian children to American Catholics for adoption. Many of these children entered the U.S. on orphan visas, but most were not orphans; they were the children of unwed mothers, many of whom were alive and searching for their children. Whitaker interviews author Maria Laurino, who wrote a book titled The Price of Children, and speaks with American adoptees still grappling with the separation from their birth families. Producer: Heather Abbott.

Ballmer’s Ballgame

Jon Wertheim takes viewers inside the new Intuit Dome, the arena built by billionaire Steve Ballmer, former CEO of Microsoft and current owner of the L.A. Clippers. Ballmer reflects on his journey from a tech giant to a basketball baron, discussing his passion for the game and his aspirations for the upcoming 2024-2025 NBA season. The segment explores Ballmer’s enthusiasm and commitment to winning a championship. Producer: David M. Levine.