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60 Minutes — Season 40

52 episodes · Sep 23, 2007

1. President Ahmadinejad/Pot Shops/The Match of His Life
Sep 23, 2007 · 44m

President Ahmadinejad engages in conversation with the often-debated leader of Iran. "Pot Shops" examines the ramifications of California's decision to legalize medical marijuana. "The Match of His Life" features an interview with Garry Kas…

2. The Justice Nobody Knows/What Killed Rebecca Riley?/Invincible
Sep 30, 2007 · 44m

*The Justice Nobody Knows* features an interview with Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. *What Killed Rebecca Riley?* explores the increasing number of young children being diagnosed with bipolar disorder. *Invincible* profiles NFL quar…

3. The Man from Interpol/Roots/Springsteen/The Bird Man of Idaho
Oct 7, 2007 · 44m

"The Man from Interpol" delves into the workings of the renowned international police organization. "Roots" explores the burgeoning field of genetic genealogy. "Springsteen" features an interview with the celebrated singer and his E Street …

4. Blackwater/A Clean Version of Hell/Joel Osteen/Dubai Inc.
Oct 14, 2007 · 44m

*Blackwater* profiles Eric Prince, head of the private military firm. *A Clean Version of Hell* journeys to the federal Supermax prison, home to some of the nation's most dangerous inmates. In a conversation with the popular preacher, Joel …

5. The Age of Megafires/Life Saver/No Ordinary Spy
Oct 21, 2007 · 44m

The increasing frequency of megafires and their potential link to a warming climate are explored in "The Age of Megafires." "Life Saver" details the global application of Plumpynut in combating malnutrition. In "No Ordinary Spy," Valerie Pl…

6. Bombing Afghanistan/What's Wrong with the Bees?/Sarko L'Americain
Oct 28, 2007 · 44m

In *Bombing Afghanistan*, Hamid Karzai voices his plea for an end to the aerial attacks that endanger civilians. *What's Wrong with the Bees?* examines the unsettling and widespread phenomenon of Colony Collapse Disorder. *Sarko L'Americain…

7. Curve Ball/The Ivory War/Captain of Capitalism
Nov 4, 2007 · 44m

"Curveball" examines the Iraqi defector whose fabricated account of weapons of mass destruction played a pivotal role in the United States' entry into the Middle Eastern conflict. "The Ivory War" delves into the crisis of elephant poaching …

8. Superbug/Insanity on Death Row/Here Come the Millennials
Nov 11, 2007 · 44m

The documentary *Superbug* delves into MRSA, a drug-resistant strain of bacteria capable of inflicting severe illness and even death. *Insanity on Death Row* explores the case of a death row inmate whose mental state is in question. *Here C…

9. Evidence of Injustice/The Youngest Terrorist/Calorie Counting
Nov 18, 2007 · 44m

The collection begins with "Evidence of Injustice," an investigation into the pervasive use of flawed scientific methods in hundreds of trials, raising the unsettling possibility that dozens of innocent individuals were wrongly incarcerated…

10. Awakenings/Hi-Tech Heist/Eagles
Nov 25, 2007 · 44m

The issue explores the potential for awakening in individuals with minimal consciousness through pharmacological intervention. Another article details the methods employed by modern thieves to pilfer financial data from businesses using sop…

11. The Purge/One Laptop Per Child/Will Smith
Dec 2, 2007 · 44m

A clergyman in Iraq struggles to stem the tide of Christians leaving their homeland, a story explored in "The Purge." "One Laptop Per Child" features a man dedicated to providing every child with a laptop, envisioning it as a tool for learn…

12. Kings of Congo/Prescription for Addiction/LT MVP
Dec 9, 2007 · 44m

"Kings of Congo" journeys to Rwanda to explore the plight of the endangered gorillas. "Prescription for Addiction" examines Prometa, a drug touted as a breakthrough in treating methamphetamine dependence. "LT MVP" features an interview with…

13. Don't Ask, Don't Tell/Garden of Eden/A-Rod
Dec 16, 2007 · 44m

"Don't Ask, Don't Tell" examines the United States military’s stance on homosexuality. "Garden of Eden" journeys to Indonesia, exploring a largely untouched paradise where new species are constantly being discovered. "A-Rod" questions the b…

14. Joel Osteen/Roots/The Winner
Dec 23, 2007 · 44m

A segment featuring the renowned preacher Joel Osteen was rebroadcast. "Roots" presented a program detailing how genetic genealogy employs DNA to trace ancestral lines spanning centuries. A profile of New England quarterback Tom Brady was s…

15. The Age of Mega-Fires/Pot Shops/Get Me the Geeks!
Dec 30, 2007 · 44m

"The Age of Megafires" presents a segment exploring the potential link between a warming climate and the increasing prevalence of megafires. "Pot Shops" features a discussion on the ramifications of medicinal marijuana legalization in Calif…

16. President Musharraf/The Executioner/Roger Clemens
Jan 6, 2008 · 44m

President Musharraf conducts an interview with the Pakistani president regarding the recent assassination of Benazir Bhutto. "The Executioner" questions the notorious hitman of the Boston underworld. Roger Clemens interviews the celebrated …

17. The King of Sushi/War Against Women/The Face Behind Facebook
Jan 13, 2008 · 44m

"The King of Sushi" explores the fishing practices and culinary appreciation surrounding the elusive Bluefin tuna. "War Against Women" examines the escalating violence directed at women in the Democratic Republic of Congo as a consequence o…

18. House of Cards/Saddam's Confessions
Jan 27, 2008 · 44m

"House of Cards" examines the American subprime mortgage crisis. "Saddam's Confessions" presents an interview with the FBI agent who oversaw the seven-month interrogation of Saddam Hussein. In his column, Andy Rooney reflects on the current…

19. Dubai Inc./Gordon B. Hinckley
Feb 3, 2008 · 44m

"Dubai Inc." airs a segment revisiting the oil-rich, rapidly expanding city in the Middle East. A 2000 interview and profile of Gordon B. Hinckley, then president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, is shown in remembrance. …

20. Obama '08/Hillary for President/Should We Make Cents?
Feb 10, 2008 · 44m

"Obama '08" offers an intimate glimpse into Barack Obama's presidential campaign through interviews with the candidate himself and those working behind the scenes. Similarly, "Hillary for President" provides a behind-the-scenes perspective …

21. A Thousand Lives a Month?/The Pursuit of Happiness/Gustavo the Great
Feb 17, 2008 · 44m

"A Thousand Lives a Month?" examines the risks associated with the heart surgery drug Trasylol. "The Pursuit of Happiness" journeys to Denmark, a nation frequently cited as the happiest in the world by researchers. "Gustavo the Great" featu…

22. The Prosecution of Governor Siegelman/The Murder of Chauncey Bailey/What's Wrong with the Bees?
Feb 24, 2008 · 44m

*The Prosecution of Governor Siegelman* examines whether the bribery allegations leveled against the popular Democratic Governor Don Siegelman were driven by political motives. *The Murder of Chauncey Bailey* explores the death of a reporte…

23. Ohio/Lifeline/The Pentagon's Ray Gun
Mar 3, 2008 · 44m

In this week's program, *Ohio* features conversations with Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama regarding the pivotal Ohio primary, a contest poised to significantly influence the outcome of the presidential nomination. *Lifeline* profiles a de…

24. John McCain/26-Year Secret/The Icahn Lift
Mar 9, 2008 · 44m

John McCain conducts interviews and profiles of the Republican presidential hopeful. "26-Year Secret" details the case of a man wrongly imprisoned for a quarter of a century, a consequence of legal protections afforded by client-attorney pr…

25. The Wrong Medicine/The Science of Sleep
Mar 16, 2008 · 44m

In "The Wrong Medicine," Dennis Quaid recounts the harrowing story of his newborn twins, who faced a near-fatal ordeal after receiving an incorrect and dangerously high dose of medication. "The Science of Sleep" explores recent scientific f…

26. The Doomsday Vault/The Stone Box/David Beckham
Mar 23, 2008 · 44m

"The Doomsday Vault" explores the efforts of scientists to gather seeds for a secure repository nestled deep within a mountain near the North Pole. "The Stone Box" revisits and updates an inquiry into an ossuary purported to hold the remain…

27. Five Years/The Gore Campaign/Stat Man
Mar 30, 2008 · 44m

In its latest issue, *Five Years* presents an in-depth interview with a man wrongly imprisoned for years on terrorism charges. *The Gore Campaign* chronicles the former vice president's efforts to raise awareness about global warming. *Stat…

28. Sovereign Wealth Fund/The Path to War/A Bigger Leap for Mankind
Apr 6, 2008 · 44m

"Sovereign Wealth Fund" delves into the workings of China's state-controlled $200 billion investment fund. In "The Path to War," a Pentagon source recounts the events preceding the conflict in Iraq. "A Bigger Leap for Mankind" explores NASA…

29. State of Corruption/The Kanzius Machine/El Sistema
Apr 13, 2008 · 44m

"State of Corruption" investigates the potential link between deeply rooted corruption in Iraq and the loss of American lives. "The Kanzius Machine" profiles a cancer treatment device conceived by an inventor battling leukemia. "El Sistema"…

30. Ambush in Afghanistan/The Bypass Effect/The Lost Leonardo
Apr 20, 2008 · 44m

"Ambush in Afghanistan" details the intricate strategies employed by Taliban fighters against American Special Forces. "The Bypass Effect" explores the application of gastric bypass surgery in the treatment of obesity. "The Lost Leonardo" p…

31. The IAF/Justice Scalia
Apr 27, 2008 · 44m

*The IAF* provides a glimpse into the operations of the Israeli Air Force, detailing their rigorous training to safeguard Israel. *Justice Scalia* features interviews and portraits of the often-contentious Supreme Court Justice. *Andy Roone…

32. Exonerated/What Really Happend to Pat Tillman?/Dr. Farmer's Remedy
May 4, 2008 · 44m

The documentary *Exonerated* chronicles the work of the Innocence Project of Texas, an organization dedicated to securing freedom for those wrongly convicted. In *What Really Happened to Pat Tillman?*, Pat Tillman’s mother shares her profou…

33. The Price of Bananas/Detention in America/Alec Baldwin
May 11, 2008 · 44m

"The Price of Bananas" examines the difficulties encountered by Chiquita in its interactions with Colombia. "Detention in America" explores the substandard conditions and insufficient medical care within the United States' federal prison sy…

34. The List/Garden of Eden/Bon Jovi
May 18, 2008 · 44m

"The List" features an interview with a man striving to protect Iraqis who aided the American forces. "Garden of Eden" re-airs a report on a newly discovered Indonesian jungle, teeming with scores of previously unknown species. "Bon Jovi" s…

35. A 26-Year Secret/House of Cards/Here Come the Millennials
May 25, 2008 · 44m

"26-Year Secret" revisits the story of an innocent man wrongly incarcerated for a quarter of a century, a consequence of legal protections afforded to his attorneys. "House of Cards" presents a segment examining the U.S. subprime mortgage c…

36. Officer Herrera Goes Public/The Pentagon's Ray Gun/Captain of Capitalism
Jun 1, 2008 · 44m

In "Officer Herrera Goes Public," an indicted Chicago police officer speaks openly about his case, which involves allegations of armed robbery and kidnapping against his unit. "The Pentagon's Ray Gun" re-airs a report detailing the military…

37. Combustible Dust/Howard Hughes/Joel Osteen
Jun 8, 2008 · 44m

"Combustible Dust" investigates the devastating impact of dust explosions on American factories, detailing the property damage and loss of life they inflict. "Howard Hughes" presents a revisiting of the history of the Howard Hughes Medical …

38. The Science of Sleep/The Pursuit of Happiness
Jun 15, 2008 · 44m

"The Science of Sleep" presents a segment exploring the latest scientific understanding of sleep's vital role in human well-being. "The Pursuit of Happiness" features a report on Denmark, a nation researchers often cite as the happiest in t…

39. Al Hurra/Life Saver/Fish Fuss
Jun 22, 2008 · 44m

"Al Hurra" profiles the American-funded television channel broadcasting to the Middle East. "Life Saver" features a report on the global application of Plumpynut in combating malnutrition. "Fish Fuss" presents a segment detailing the detrim…

40. The Purge/Roots/Will Smith
Jun 29, 2008 · 44m

Tonight, *The Purge* presents a previously unseen interview with a clergyman striving to stem the tide of Christians leaving Iraq. *Roots* features a segment exploring the use of DNA in genetic genealogy, revealing ancestral paths stretchin…

41. Kings of Congo/The Path to War/Should We Make Cents
Jul 6, 2008 · 44m

On *Kings of Congo*, a segment revisiting Rwanda and its vulnerable gorilla population is featured. *The Path to War* presents a re-airing of an interview with a Pentagon source concerning the events preceding the Iraq War. *Should We Make …

42. Don't Ask, Don't Tell/Lifeline/David Beckham
Jul 13, 2008 · 44m

The network presents a revisiting of the U.S. military's stance on homosexuality with "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." "Lifeline" offers a rerun of a piece detailing a team of physicians striving to deliver essential medicine to isolated communiti…

43. Searching for Jacob/The Kanzius Machine/El Sistema
Jul 20, 2008 · 44m

Tonight’s program features a revisiting of the story concerning the search for a Sudanese boy, his schoolbooks discovered amidst the ruins of a village in Darfur. We also present “The Kanzius Machine,” which recounts the development of a ca…

44. The Executioner/A Bigger Leap for Mankind/Springsteen
Jul 27, 2008 · 44m

Tonight's programming features a rebroadcast of "The Executioner," which presents an interview with a notorious hitman from the Boston underworld. Following that, "A Bigger Leap for Mankind" explores NASA’s future endeavors beyond the space…

45. Dubai Inc./Stat Man
Aug 3, 2008 · 44m

"Dubai Inc." presents a segment revisiting the oil-wealthy, rapidly expanding metropolis of the Middle East. "Stat Man" offers a re-airing of the profile on Bill James, the baseball statistician whose influential system of sabermetrics has …

46. The IAF/Insanity on Death Row/The Icahn Lift
Aug 10, 2008 · 44m

The Israeli Air Force presents an intimate view of its operations in "The IAF." "Insanity on Death Row" returns with a segment exploring a death row inmate suspected of mental illness. "The Icahn Lift" features a profile of billionaire inv…

47. No Ordinary Spy/The War Against Women/The Lost Leonardo
Aug 17, 2008 · 44m

"No Ordinary Spy" presents a segment revisiting former CIA agent Valerie Plame. "War Against Women" features a look back at how the conflict in the Congo is increasingly targeting women. "The Lost Leonardo" re-airs a segment on an art detec…

48. The Killings in Haditha/The Wrong Medicine
Aug 24, 2008 · 44m

Tonight's programming features a re-examination of the Haditha massacre, with "The Killings in Haditha" revisiting the investigation into the events and the testimony of Marine Corps Private Frank Wuterich. Following that, "The Wrong Medici…

49. Obama Biden '08/Bombing Afghanistan/Awakening
Aug 31, 2008 · 44m

The program "Obama Biden '08" features interviews with the presidential hopefuls, Barack Obama and Joe Biden. "Bombing Afghanistan" presents a previously aired interview with Hamid Karzai, who pleads for an end to American military strikes …

50. The War Within/Alec Baldwin/The King of Sushi
Sep 7, 2008 · 44m

"The War Within" features an interview with Bob Woodward regarding his newest book on the Iraq conflict. "Alec Baldwin" presents a rebroadcast of a prior interview with the acclaimed actor. "The King of Sushi" shares a segment revisiting th…

51. Evidence of Injustice/Justice Scalia
Sep 14, 2008 · 44m

"Evidence of Injustice" re-airs a report detailing the misuse of flawed scientific methods in hundreds of trials, a practice that may have resulted in the wrongful imprisonment of dozens of individuals. "Justice Scalia" presents a profile o…

52. The Candidates: McCain/The Candidates: Obama
Sep 21, 2008 · 44m

In "The Candidates: McCain," the Republican presidential aspirant addresses the recent economic crisis and reflects upon his personal history. Similarly, "The Candidates: Obama" features an interview with the Democratic contender, exploring…