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Season 49

Season 49

60 Minutes

2016
Episodes: 23

Episodes

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1. The King, The New Cold War (2), The Picasso Portfolio

September 25, 2016

44 min

Scott Pelley interviews Jordan's letter, King Abdullah II; then, what are the chances the next president would have to make a decision on whether to use nuclear weapons? David Martin reports; and, never-before-seen Picassos -- were they really a gift or was the artwork stolen?

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2. The Arctic Frontier, Nate Parker, Don't Mess with Mary Quin

October 2, 2016

44 min

Climate change shapes next battle over oil and mineral resources; then, Hollywood director's first TV interview on 1999 rape case; and a former-Xerox exec on how she brought a radical British cleric to justice.

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3. Artificial Intelligence, Bryan Cranston, Gorilla Doctors

October 9, 2016

44 min

Artificial intelligence is positioned to be game-changer, Charlie Rose reports and, "Breaking Bad's" Bryan Cranston on unexpectedly making it big. Steve Kroft profiles the actor; then, veterinarians help save Africa's endangered mountain gorilla, Lara Logan reports.

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4. Finding Refuge, The Brothers Rosenberg

October 16, 2016

44 min

Bill Whitaker reports on the road to America as a Syrian refugee; and, the sons of infamous Cold War spies Julius and Ethel Rosenberg speak with Andeson Cooper about their parents' case, shedding new light on one of the central events of the Cold War.

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5. Ask Ohio, Thrown for a Loss, The Influences

October 23, 2016

44 min

Candidates who win Ohio have won the presidency in every election since 1964. Several of the NFL's biggest stars have lost a total of $43 million in a risky venture. Twenty something social media stars are earning big money for pitching products.

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6. In God's Name, The Pot Vote, The Music of Zomba Prison

October 30, 2016

44 min

An American guilty of supporting ISIS speaks in his first interview with Scott Pelley; then, Dr. Jon LaPook reports on what's known about recreational pot as five states ready to vote on making it legal; and, Anderson Cooper visits Zomba prison in Malawi where music offers hope amidst bleak conditions.

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7. The Battle for Mosul, The National Mood, The Zika Virus

November 6, 2016

44 min

Lara Logan reports from Iraq's second-largest city, which is being taken back by the Iraqi Army; then, Americans voters on the 2016 presidential election as it comes to an end; and the fight against Zika in the U.S.

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8. The 45th President

November 13, 2016

44 min

President-elect Trump speaks to a divided country on 60 Minutes; and, Bill Whitaker reads mail about a previous story 60 Minutes did on legalizing recreational pot.

Guest Stars: Bill Whitaker, Donald Trump, Lesley Stahl

Turkey, The Match of their Lives, Bruno Mars

9. Turkey, The Match of their Lives, Bruno Mars

November 20, 2016

44 min

Steve Kroft reports on Turkey's disillusionment with the U.S.; Team USA soccer players speak out about their historic fight for equal pay; and Bruno Mars on his artistry.

Guest Stars: Lesley Stahl, Norah O'Donnell, Steve Kroft

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10. The Prime Minister, The Alzheimer's Laboratory, Castro

November 27, 2016

44 min

Prime Minister Matteo Renzi explains his radical plan for Italy; then, can Alzheimer's be prevented? Lesley Stahl reports on a family that may hold the key to that critical question; and, Edward R. Murrow's interview with Fidel Castro.

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11. The Speaker of the House, The Golden Triangle, Drive-by Lawsuits

December 4, 2016

44 min

Speaker Ryan's "strange bedfellows" partnership with Trump; then, how an economic developer is bringing factory jobs back to Mississippi; and, what's a "drive-by lawsuit"? Anderson Cooper reports.

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12. Benjamin Netanyahu, The New Colombia, Lost

December 11, 2016

44 min

Lesley Stahl interviews Israel's prime minister; then, how unconventional thinking transformed a war-torn Colombia; and, the story of a man who returned to his childhood home against the odds.

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13. The White Helmets, The Pope's Choir, Denzel

December 18, 2016

44 min

Scott Pelley reports on fighting for life in Syria's vicious civil war; then, Charlie Rose meets the members and the maestro of the Pope's Choir; and, Bill Whitaker reports on actor Denzel Washington's "fourth-quarter" mission.

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14. The Pope's Choir, Hamilton

December 25, 2016

44 min

Charlie Rose meets the members and the maestro of the Pope's Choir; then, 60 Minutes director's cut of "Hamilton" offers more on the Broadway smash.

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15. Crisis in Chicago, Passports for Sale, The Rum War

January 1, 2017

44 min

Bill Whitaker reports on Chicago's surge in murders and discovers an alarming situation; then, Steve Kroft reports on how cash-starved countries offer citizenship for a price; and, who makes the real Havana Club rum? Sharyn Alfonsi reports.

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16. The Hostage Policy, The Coming Swarm, The Hunt for Planet Nine

January 8, 2017

44 min

Should the U.S. government pay ransom money? Lesley Stahl reports; then, a new generation of drones is set to revolutionize warfare; and, scientists have found evidence of a ninth planet.

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17. The Final Interview

January 15, 2017

44 min

In his last interview on network TV as president, Obama discusses his time as POTUS, Trump and the "unusual" presidential transition. Steve Kroft reports.

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18. Finding Refuge, Avalanche, Enhancing the Bike

January 29, 2017

44 min

A look at how Syrian refugees were vetted before Trump; then, Steve Kroft interviews avalanche survivors -- "It was a miracle"; and, 60 Minutes investigates hidden motors and pro cycling.

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19. Hamilton, The Pope's Choir

February 5, 2017

44 min

Charlie Rose takes an in-depth look at the Broadway musical "Hamilton"; and meets with the members and the maestro of the Pope's Choir.

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20. Grammy Night

February 12, 2017

44 min

Interviews with singers Beyonc‚, Adele and Bruno Mars.

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21. February 19, 2017

February 19, 2017

44 min
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22. February 26, 2017

February 26, 2017

44 min
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23. March 5, 2017

March 5, 2017

44 min

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