60 Minutes CBS “Firing the Watchdogs, The Settlement, A Method to His Madness” March 9 2025
This Sunday, March 9, 2025, from 7:00 to 8:00 PM ET/PT, 60 Minutes delivers a compelling hour of investigative journalism with three in-depth reports that explore crucial topics impacting the nation and beyond.
Firing the Watchdogs
In the first segment, 60 Minutes takes a close look at the fate of federal watchdog agencies under the Trump administration. Correspondent Scott Pelley sits down with Hampton Dellinger, the chief of the watchdog agency that protects federal workers and whistleblowers, who was among the first to be fired by President Trump. Pelley investigates the wider implications of this move, examining why independent watchdog agencies, including 18 inspectors general, were dismantled. This in-depth interview sheds light on the growing concerns about the erosion of oversight and transparency in government. 60 Minutes reveals what has been happening to these agencies and the potential consequences for federal workers. Maria Gavrilovic is the producer.
The Settlement
In the second segment, correspondent Cecilia Vega investigates the proposed $7.4 billion settlement by Purdue Pharma and its wealthy owners, the Sackler family, after the company’s bankruptcy declaration five years ago. This landmark deal seeks to provide compensation for victims of the opioid crisis caused by Purdue’s addictive painkillers. 60 Minutes examines how this settlement could be one of the largest opioid settlements in history and explores its impact on the individuals and families who have been devastated by the opioid epidemic. Natalie Jimenez Peel is the producer.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-B8jscrLR8
A Method to His Madness
Finally, with the NCAA basketball tournament, famously known as “March Madness,” underway, 60 Minutes takes an inside look at the University of Connecticut men’s basketball team, which is aiming for a historic three-peat. Correspondent Jon Wertheim goes behind the scenes with coach Dan Hurley, exploring his coaching strategies, how he manages a constantly changing roster, and his unique pre-season rituals. This segment offers a rare glimpse into the mind of one of college basketball’s most successful and driven coaches. Draggan Mihailovich is the producer.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TobDW5ma8Dc
Don’t miss this powerful and thought-provoking episode of 60 Minutes on Sunday, March 9, as it explores topics with far-reaching consequences and provides unparalleled access to key figures in each story. Tune in for a deeper understanding of these critical issues facing our society.
