60 Minutes CBS “The Pager Plot, A Psychedelic Journey, Mr. Clooney Goes to Broadway” June 8 2025
This Sunday, June 8, 2025, from 7:00 to 8:00 PM ET/PT, 60 Minutes presents an engaging lineup of previously broadcast segments, updated for this postseason edition, offering exclusive insights into international espionage, psychedelic therapy, and a Hollywood legend’s Broadway debut.
The Pager Plot
In the first segment, correspondent Lesley Stahl sits down with retired Mossad agents who led the daring operation against Hezbollah involving exploding pagers and walkie-talkies. The operation, which garnered worldwide attention in September, lasted over ten years and was designed to catch Hezbollah fighters off guard. In exclusive interviews, the agents reveal never-before-known details about the mission, shedding light on how their actions impacted the region, from Lebanon to Syria to Iran. This segment is produced by Shachar Bar-On.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipSaq58M38U
A Psychedelic Journey
Next, 60 Minutes explores an emerging form of therapy with the Veterans Administration’s recent decision to fund clinical trials for psychedelic drugs aimed at treating PTSD, depression, and addiction in veterans. Correspondent Anderson Cooper follows nine veterans traveling to Mexico for psychedelic retreats, where these substances are used legally in indigenous ceremonies. With a lack of access to such treatments in the U.S. for now, these veterans are seeking alternative ways to heal their emotional scars. This segment is produced by Katie Brennan.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-5mpzNuGv0&pp=0gcJCdgAo7VqN5tD
Mr. Clooney Goes to Broadway
In the final segment, 60 Minutes takes viewers behind the scenes of George Clooney’s Broadway debut. Clooney stars in an adaptation of the 2005 film Good Night, and Good Luck, which he co-wrote. The play, based on the true story of journalist Edward R. Murrow’s confrontation with Senator Joseph McCarthy, explores themes of truth, intimidation, and courage in media. At 64, Clooney explains why he feels ready to take on this pivotal role and what the production’s themes mean in today’s world. Correspondent Jon Wertheim explores Clooney’s Broadway journey, produced by Nathalie Sommer and Kaylee Tully.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YoaLYLOps8I
Tune in this Sunday for 60 Minutes to dive into these compelling stories, offering unique perspectives on critical issues and cultural moments that continue to shape the world today.
