60 Minutes CBS “Relief, N.C., Navalny, The Swingiest County, The Cap Arcona” October 20 2024
This Sunday, October 20, 60 Minutes will air a special 90-minute edition from 7:00 to 8:30 PM ET/PT on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. The episode features a series of compelling reports that promise to shed light on significant issues and stories.
Relief, N.C.
Correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi reports from the Appalachian Mountains, focusing on the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, a devastating category four storm that affected six states. Alfonsi visits rural western North Carolina communities still grappling with the storm’s impact, where many residents are without water, electricity, and access to roads. The segment highlights the ongoing search for missing individuals and the challenges faced by those attempting to rebuild their lives without insurance. Produced by Ashley Velie, this segment captures the resilience of these communities in the face of adversity.
Navalny
In a powerful interview, Lesley Stahl speaks with Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of anti-Putin activist Alexei Navalny, following his death in a Russian prison. In her first U.S. interview, Navalnaya discusses her late husband’s posthumous memoir, which details his brutal experiences during his final three years in prison and the secretive process of writing and smuggling the memoir out. She reflects on their decision to return to Russia after Navalny was poisoned and her ongoing campaign for justice in light of his passing. Richard Bonin is the producer for this segment.
The Swingiest County
Correspondent Jon Wertheim travels to Door County, Wisconsin, a unique coastal community known for its political diversity and track record of voting for the winning presidential candidate every election since 2000. This segment explores the dynamics of this swing state county and seeks to uncover the identity of the mystery voter who has consistently cast ballots for both Republicans and Democrats. Draggan Mihailovich produces this intriguing look at American electoral behavior.
The Cap Arcona
Bill Whitaker reports on the tragic bombing of the Cap Arcona, a little-known event that occurred during the closing days of World War II. Once a luxurious German ocean liner, the ship was commandeered by the Nazis and turned into a floating concentration camp. Whitaker interviews historians and Holocaust survivors to reveal the scale of this tragedy, which resulted in the deaths of thousands of prisoners. This double-length segment seeks to bring attention to this overlooked chapter of history, with Marc Lieberman as the producer.
