60 Minutes CBS “Cuban Spycraft, NVIDIA, Finding Cillian Murphy” December 29 2024
This Sunday, December 29, 2024, from 7:00 to 8:00 PM ET/PT, 60 Minutes offers an in-depth look at three captivating and timely stories.
Cuban Spycraft
In the first segment, correspondent Cecilia Vega investigates the longstanding issue of Cuban spies operating within the U.S. government. For decades, spies working in high-profile positions, including former U.S. ambassador Victor Manuel Rocha and former Pentagon official Ana Montes, have managed to evade American intelligence officials. This 60 Minutes report explores how Cuba has been able to supply American secrets to adversaries around the world, making it one of the most dangerous exports the U.S. faces today. The segment is produced by Michael Rey.
NVIDIA
Next, correspondent Bill Whitaker explores the remarkable rise of Nvidia, the computer chip maker that briefly surpassed Apple as the world’s most valuable public company this year. Nvidia is at the forefront of the artificial intelligence revolution, with its groundbreaking software and graphics processing units (GPUs) playing a crucial role in AI development. Bill Whitaker meets Nvidia’s CEO and co-founder, Jensen Huang, for a conversation about the company’s innovations and how its technology is transforming industries ranging from drug development to weather pattern prediction. This segment is produced by Marc Lieberman and Cassidy McDonald.
Finding Cillian Murphy
The final segment takes a deeper look at Cillian Murphy, the Oscar-winning actor who starred in the blockbuster film Oppenheimer. Correspondent Scott Pelley joined Murphy in Ireland for a candid interview before his Best Actor win at the Academy Awards. The conversation delves into Murphy’s approach to acting, how he transforms for each role, and the influence of his Irish identity on his career. This segment is produced by Nicole Young.
Tune in this Sunday for 60 Minutes, a program filled with powerful investigative stories and insightful interviews that cover everything from espionage to groundbreaking technology to the life of one of Hollywood’s most enigmatic stars.
