60 Minutes CBS “The Pager Plot, The Iron River, Joy to the World” December 22 2024
This Sunday, December 22, 2024, from 7:30 to 8:30 PM ET (7:00 to 8:00 PM PT), 60 Minutes airs an hour packed with fascinating stories, tackling topics that range from international espionage to the battle against gun trafficking and the rise of a jazz prodigy.
The Pager Plot
In the first segment, 60 Minutes takes viewers inside one of the most daring undercover operations in recent history. Correspondent Lesley Stahl interviews ex-Mossad agents who led the explosive pager and walkie-talkie plot against Hezbollah, a mission that caught the attention of the world in September. For the first time, these retired agents reveal the secrets behind their 10-year operation, which surprised Hezbollah fighters and triggered significant changes throughout the Middle East, from Lebanon to Syria to Iran. This exclusive interview sheds new light on a high-stakes operation that reshaped the region. The segment is produced by Shachar Bar-On.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14biTWrvxz8
The Iron River
Next, 60 Minutes investigates the dark side of the U.S. gun trade in a report titled “The Iron River.” With an alarming number of U.S. firearms smuggled into Mexico each year—estimated between 200,000 to half a million—correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi reports on Mexico’s legal battle against American gun manufacturers and dealers. The segment explores the efforts being made to combat gun trafficking to the cartels and the deadly consequences it has on both sides of the border. This important report is produced by Katie Kerbstat.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-iabNooevCY
Joy to the World
In the final segment, 60 Minutes introduces viewers to a rising star in the world of jazz, 25-year-old vocalist Samara Joy. Heralded as a once-in-a-generation talent, Joy is already making waves with her powerful voice and fresh spin on jazz classics. Correspondent Bill Whitaker catches up with Joy on her Christmas tour, where she is joined by her family—part of a gospel dynasty. Viewers get a front-row seat as the Grammy-winning artist brings new life to the genre. This heartwarming segment is produced by Heather Abbott and LaCrai Mitchell Scott.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64d0B8VXs78
Tune in to 60 Minutes this Sunday for compelling stories that highlight crucial issues, fascinating figures, and the incredible talent shaping the cultural landscape. It’s an episode you won’t want to miss!
