60 Minutes CBS “The China Hack, Booms Busts and Bubbles, The Road to Damascus” October 12 2025
60 MINUTES returns on Sunday, October 12, 2025, with a lineup of in-depth reports and exclusive interviews airing from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. ET (7:00–8:00 p.m. PT) on the CBS Television Network and streaming on Paramount+. Following NFL Football, the program tackles cybersecurity threats, financial speculation, and pivotal political developments in the Middle East.
The China Hack
Correspondent Scott Pelley examines the growing cyber threat posed by China to the United States’ critical infrastructure. The report features the first television interview with General Tim Haugh, former head of the National Security Agency and U.S. Cyber Command, since his retirement. Pelley explores the scope and implications of China’s cyber operations and the measures America is taking to defend its networks. The segment is produced by Aaron Weisz.
Booms, Busts and Bubbles
As Wall Street hits record highs and concerns about an AI-driven bubble rise, Lesley Stahl speaks with Andrew Ross Sorkin, renowned financial journalist and author of 1929. The discussion draws parallels between the financial climate a century ago and today, examining whether lessons from the past can help investors navigate current market uncertainties. Shachar Bar-On produces this financial investigation.
The Road to Damascus
Margaret Brennan travels to the Middle East for an exclusive interview with Syria’s new president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, a former Al Qaeda member. This marks his first U.S. television interview since taking office. The conversation focuses on the deal brokered by the Trump administration between Israel and Hamas and the potential for broader shifts in the region’s political landscape. Andy Court produces this critical international report.
Sunday night’s episode of 60 MINUTES promises a mix of national security analysis, financial insight, and political perspective, providing viewers with expert reporting and exclusive access to key figures shaping the world today.
