60 Minutes
The classic long-running prime time TV investigative news magazine.
Genre: Documentary, News
Cast:Andrew Rooney , Lesley Stahl , Steve Kroft , Morley Safer , Mike Wallace , Ed Bradley , Scott Pelley , Bob Simon , Bill Whitaker , Anderson Cooper , Lara Logan , Sharyn Alfonsi , Harry Reasoner , Dan Rather , Jon Wertheim , Charlie Rose , Christiane Amanpour , David Martin
S1.E1 ∙ Richard Nixon and Hubert Humphrey/Art Buchwald/General Ramsey Clark/Cops/Why Man Creates
60 Minutes offers a beside-the-scenes look at presidential candidates Richard Nixon and Hubert Humphrey during their summer nomination conventions. It also interviews three prominent European thinkers about the elections and an interview with U.S. Attorney General Ramsey Clark. "Cops" reports on the relationship between people and police. "Why Man Creates" features excerpts from a film.
S1.E2 ∙ Germ and Gas Warefare/Red, White, and Maddox/Graham Hill/Richard Nixon
60 minutes offers an exclusive interview with Richard Nixon the Republcan Party candidate for president. It also looks at U.S. Defense research into germ and gas warfare, profiles Governor Lester Maddox of Georgia, and interviews British Formula One racer Graham Hill.
S1.E3 ∙ Episode #1.3
60 Minutes offers an exclusive interview with Democratic Presidential Candidate and current Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey. It also interviews controversial Independent Presidential Candidate George Wallace and offers the second part of an investigative story on U.S. germ and gas warfare research.
S1.E4 ∙ Episode #1.4
60 Minutes looks back at last weeks election of Richard Nixon as President. It also offers a profile of NFL football star Joe Namath quarterback of the New York Jets and looks at some color sound footage of the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia shot in Prague.
S1.E5 ∙ Episode #1.5
60 Minutes interviews former nun and current president of Webster College Jacqueline Grennan who left the Roman Catholic Church challenging its stance on birth control. It also goes to the famous Laurent Restaurant with food critic Craig Claiborne and interviews recently re-elected Senator Edmund Muskie.
S1.E6 ∙ W. Averell Harriman/Prison Assaults/Dirty Football/Shoplifting/Adam Smith
60 Minutes investigates how sexual assaults are becoming more common in U.S. prisons. It also looks at cheating in football, shoplifting, and profiles former ambassador Averell Harriman.
S1.E7 ∙ Episode #1.7
60 Minutes goes to Atlanta, Georgia, to interview the family of the late activist Martin Luther King, Jr. during Christmas. It also interviews Ethel Kennedy the widow of the late Senator Robert F. Kennedy and offers an essay by Andy Rooney on what Jesus Christ looked like.
S1.E8 ∙ 1968/Spiro Agnew/The Smothers Brothers/The Most Dangerous Man in Europe
"1968" looks back at the tumultuous year in the news. "Spiro Agnew" features an interview with the controversial vice-president. "The Smothers Brothers" offers a profile of the controversial comedian television hosts. "The Most Dangerous Man in Europe" talks to former S.S. Colonel Otto Skorzeny who was commander of the German forces who took Benito Mussolini from the Allies.
S1.E9 ∙ Episode #1.9
60 Minutes looks at the crisis in the Middle East with Harry Reasoner and Mike Wallace illustrate the conflict between Israel and Lebanon by presenting both points of view.
S1.E10 ∙ Cottage for Sale/Hijacking/Viewpoint/Why People Murder
"Cottage for Sale" talks to the Duke and Dutchess of Windsor who offer a tour of an estate they are selling in France. "Hijacking" looks at the growing problem of hijacking and its association with Cuba. "Viewpoint" a panel discusses a recent interview with Eric Hoffer. "Why People Murder" talks to the Houston homicide department about murder statistics. "Andy Rooney" talks about fashion design.
S1.E11 ∙ The Welfare Mess: Looking for a Way Out/The Billion Dollar Ski Boom/Danny the Red
"The Welfare Mess: Looking for a Way Out" looks at the weakness of the current welfare system. "The Billion Dollar Ski Boom" looks at the growing popularity of skiing. "Danny the Red" interviews controversial student activist and leader of the Paris student strike Daniel Cohn-Bendit.
S1.E12 ∙ Carnegie Hall for the Hip/What Makes Something or Somebody Ugly?
"Carnegie Hall for the Hip" examines how Bill Graham's Fillmore East in Greenwich Village is becoming a mecca for today's young music fans. "What Makes Something or Somebody Ugly?" features Harry Reasoner discussing what makes something or someone ugly.
S1.E13 ∙ Episode #1.13
60 Minutes talks to attorney general John Mitchell about prosecuting student rioters and law enforcement. It also talks to former Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare Wilbur Cohen about the current state of welfare in the United States and looks at luxury living by the jet set of Palm Beach.
S1.E14 ∙ Episode #1.14
60 Minutes profiles multi-billionaire and oil tycoon H. L. Hunt. It also takes an inside look at the difficult world of the heroin addict and examines the case of over ten thousand children born to Africa-American soldiers and white German women since World War II.
S1.E15 ∙ Episode #1.15
60 Minutes talks to writer and socialite Alice Roosevelt Longworth about her life as daughter to U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt and as wife to Speaker of the House of Representatives Nicholas Longworth. It also talks to actor Peter Ustinov and critic Kenneth Tynan about nudity in the arts.
S1.E16 ∙ Tora, Tora, Tora/The Clio Awards/American Draft Resisters Living in Canada
"Tora, Tora, Tora" looks at the controversy surrounding Hollywood's use of the men and equipment of the U.S. armed forces for film productions. "The Clio Awards" looks at the awards for commercials. "American Draft Resisters Living in Canada" interviews several U.S. draft resisters who fled to Canada.
S1.E17 ∙ Episode #1.17
60 Minutes goes to Africa to examine the growing civil war between Nigeria and Biafra. In an effort to get both sides of the story Mike Wallace reports from Lagos to discuss the Nigerian side of the conflict while Harry Reasoner reports from Biafra to discuss their side.
S1.E18 ∙ Episode #1.18
60 minutes features an interview with Yugoslavian president Josip Broz Tito by Sir Fitzroy Maclean who discusses the rebellious youth of his country. It also looks at a Yugoslavian production of the musical 'Hair" and takes a look at Venice in Italy which is becoming prime tourist destination.
S2.E6 ∙ Agnew and the Press
Addressing Spiro Agnew's criticism of press and broadcast journalism.
S2.E9 ∙ Black Panthers/Combat Art/How Safe is the Pill?
"Black Panthers" looks at the controversial political movement and interviews its chief of staff Eldridge Cleaver. "Combat Art" looks at art and poetry by soldiers in Vietnam. "How Safe Is the Pill?" talks to several specialists about the safety of birth control.
S2.E18 ∙ Walter Hickel/The Mitchells at Home/The Million Dollar Priest
"Walter Hickel" interviews the secretary of the interior about his wife and his critical letter to President Richard Nixon "The Mitchells at Home" interviews the attorney general John Mitchell and his wife Martha. "The Million Dollar Priest" profiles Pastor Ejlif Krogager of Tjaereborg.
S2.E19 ∙ White House Tour/Some of Our Children Are Missing/My Lai Follow-Up
"White House Tour" follows Tricia Nixon as she takes viewers on a tour of the private living quarters of the White House. "Some of Our Children Are Missing" looks at the growing crisis of runaways and talks to youth counselors in New York and Washington. "My Lai Follow-Up" offers a follow-up report on the My Lai Massacre and talks to defense attorney Frank McGee.
S3.E1 ∙ Episode #3.1
CBS News launched the third season of its news-magazine with a diversity of subject matter encased in three segments (ever 20 minutes) and with the crack team Reasoner/Wallace as anchormen and interviewers.
S3.E4 ∙ Episode #3.4
Major segment of the program was drawn from the book "The China Cloud", also footage of the Red Chinese nuclear explosion. Another segment featured an interview with the young Palestinian girl Leila Khaled.
S3.E6 ∙ Cannery Row/George McGovern/Aaron Copland at 70
"Cannery Row" talks to the Secretary of the Interior Walter Hickel about the collapse of the sardine industry. "George McGovern" interviews the senator from South Dakota. "Aaron Copland at 70" profiles the popular composer on his seventieth birthday.
S3.E9 ∙ Fellini on Fellini/A National Scandal/Romania's Jews
"Fellini on Fellini" interviews the famous Italian director Federico Fellini on the set of his latest film. "A National Scandal" investigates the failure of HUD's FHA 235 program revealing complaints about shoddy workmanship and unsafe building practices. "A Minute or So" features James J. Kilpatrick talking about federal waste. "Romania's Jews" looks at Romania's tolerant treatment of Jews. "A Minute or So" features Rev. Billy Graham on Judaism.
S4.E2 ∙ Episode #4.2
A copout piece on the Attica riots (a visit to Colorado State Prison) and interviews by Wallace with South Vietnam Veep Nguyen Cao Ky and General Duong Van "Big" Minh.
S4.E13 ∙ Will the Real Howard Hughes.../When in Rome/Can Anybody Here Beat Muskie?
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S4.E21 ∙ Four Young Americans/Giovanni Agnelli/Clifford Irving, Actor of the Year
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S5.E1 ∙ Episode #5.1
Show offered a gingerly look at the military dictatorship in Greece and the U.S. government's close ties with the Fascist regime.
S5.E9 ∙ Vietnam: January 28, 1973/Goodbye Saigon/Vietnam: Whose War?/Luci and Lynda Remember/Mrs. Cop
"Vietnam: January 28, 1973" looks at the first day of peace in Vietnam. "Goodbye Saigon" talks to expatriate South Vietnamese who have chosen to not return to Vietnam. "Vietnam: Whose War?" rebroadcasts a interview with Lyndon Johnson on the war. "Luci and Lynda Remember" talks to the former president's daughters about their father. "Point Counterpoint" debates Nixon and the Vietnam War. "Mrs. Cop" looks at the life of policewoman Mary Ellen Albrecht.
S5.E10 ∙ The Selling of Colonel Herbert/Come to Britain
"The Selling of Colonel Herbert" examines the case of Lt. Col. Anthony Herbert who was dismissed for reporting war crimes to the U.S. Army and talks to several army officers who dispute Col. Herbert's charges. "Come to Britain" looks at resorts in Britain. "Point-Counterpoint" debates President Nixon's budget.
S5.E21 ∙ Episode #5.21
"Still Think Of You" is a post-singularity persona simulation being injected as a user to document the information age before the singularity through music. Corrupt and insecure data during the user injection process causes a distorted face mask for the user.
S5.E30 ∙ Listening in Nixon Country/Not So Special Delivery/Selling of the Soviet Pentagon
"Listening in Nixon Country" goes to Noblesville, Indiana, to talk to people who support President Nixon despite Watergate. "Not So Special Delivery" looks at the U.S. postal service and some of the problems that causes delays. "Selling of the Soviet Pentagon" looks at the Soviet propaganda film Naroda vyernye syny (1968). "Point Counterpoint" debates recent agreements between the U.S. and U.S.S.R.
S5.E31 ∙ Monroe, Mailer, and the Fast Buck/Whatever Happened to the Suez Canal?/What Makes Bobby Run?/Billie Jean
"Monroe, Mailer, and the Fast Buck" talks to Norman Mailer about his recent book on movie star Marilyn Monroe and the accusations of plagiarism and sensationalism. "Whatever Happened to the Suez Canal?" looks at the history and current deterioration of the Suez Canal. "What Makes Bobby Run?" profiles the controversial tennis player Bobby Riggs. "Billie Jean" talks to the tennis star who will soon play Riggs. "Point Counterpoint" looks at recent court decisions against pornography.
S6.E2 ∙ The Press Junket/Woody/The Oil Game
"The Press Junket" look at the controversy over corporate sponsored press junkets. "Woody" interviews filmmaker Woody Allen about working on movies and where he gets his offbeat humor. "The Oil Game" examines the oil crisis and why major oil companies don't view it as much of a problem. "Point Counterpoint" discuss President Ford's speech on Nixon.
S6.E7 ∙ Oil and the Shah of Iran/Who Owns the Canyon?/A British Election
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S6.E11 ∙ Laetrile: Cure or Quackery/That Cosmo Girl/I Was Only Following Orders
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S7.E1 ∙ Episode #7.1
Show is top lined with interviews of G. Gordon Liddy the Watergate felon by Wallace and the "12th Man" psychiatrist (San Diego Chargers) Arnold J. Mandell by Safer.
S7.E4 ∙ Land Fraud/Harlem/Mengers' the Name, Hollywood's the Game
"Land Fraud" investigates how fraudsters are getting people to buy worthless desert land in Arizona. "Harlem" looks at a documentary of the Manhattan borough shot by Swedish filmmakers. "Mengers' the Name, Hollywood's the Game" profiles Hollywood talent agent Sue Mengers. "Point Counterpoint" debate changes to the seniority system in Congress.
S7.E15 ∙ War on Ice/The Woman/Edward R. Murrow
"War on Ice" looks at the problem of violence and fighting in professional hockey. "The Woman" visits the management consulting firm Kirkman-Boyle and examines its techniques of teaching corporations how to deal with women in the work force. "Edward R. Murrow" looks at the career of the celebrated journalist.
S7.E19 ∙ Episode #7.19
A look at the Panama Canal; discussion on Thomas Hart Benton, the late American artist.
S7.E29 ∙ Judy/The Ultra Secret
Retrospective on the life & career of Judy Garland, including interviews with her daughters; a look at how the British cracked the WWII German code, considered at the time to be unbreakable.
S8.E1 ∙ Secret Service Agent #9/Uncle Sam Wants You/Underground at Ground Zero
"Secret Service Agent #9" interviews Clint Hill who talks about his life in the secret service and his experience in the motorcade when President Kennedy was shot. "Uncle Sam Wants You" looks at equality of women in the army. "Underground at Ground Zero" looks the lives and daily activities of men stationed in nuclear missile silos.
S8.E2 ∙ Warning: May Be Fatal/Rubinstein/Mister Right
"Warning: May Be Fatal" examines the highly toxic pesticide Kepone and looks at the controversy over its use. "Rubinstein" profiles and interviews pianist Arthur Rubinstein. "Mister Right" interviews 1976 presidential hopeful Ronald Reagan and his wife Nancy.
S8.E11 ∙ Rural Justice/Wildcat Trucker/The Case Against College
"The Case Against College" is segment of 60 Minutes produced by Imre Horvath. Centers on Caroline Bird theory. "Wildcat Truckers" is a segment of 60 Minutes produced by Richard Clark. Visually engaging big rigs and drivers. "Rural Justice" is a segment of 60 Minutes produced by Joseph Wershba.
S8.E16 ∙ Heart Attack!/The Kids from Council Bluffs/Hippies
"Heart Attack!" Is a segment of 60 Minutes produced by Imre Horvath. Follows Seattle paramedics of the pioneering Medic One program. "The Kids from Council Bluffs" is a segment of 60 Minutes produced by Norman Gorin. "Hippies" is a segment of 60 Minutes produced by Joe DeCola.
S8.E17 ∙ Norman Lear, Norman Lear/Have the Teamsters Bought Alaska?/Hoffa
"Norman Lear, Norman Lear" profiles the prolific television producer and takes a behind the scenes look at two of his programs. "Have the Teamsters Bought Alaska?" examines the growth of the teamsters union in Alaska. "Hoffa" looks at the disappearance of former teamster boss Jimmy Hoffa. "Point Counterpoint" debates the death penalty.
S8.E26 ∙ Tokyo Rose/Communism, Italian Style/Two Can Live as Cheaply as One
Tokyo Rose is a segment of 60 Minutes produced by Imre Horvath. Iva Toguri, convicted as a traitor, pleads her innocence. Communism, Italian Style is a segment of 60 Minutes produced by William K. McClure. Two Can Live as Cheaply as One is a segment of 60 minutes produced by Marion Goldin
S9.E11 ∙ Victims/What's with Iceland?/Ronald Reagan
"Victims" is a segment of 60 Minutes produced by Imre Horvath. It contrasts services offered to crime victims with those received by convicted criminals . "What's with Iceland?" Is a segment of 60 Minutes produced by Richard Clark. "Ronald Reagan" is a segment of 60 Minutes produced by Martin Phillips
S9.E25 ∙ Target: J.P. Stevens/Ivory Tower Cop/Natasha
"Target: J.P. Stevens" looks at unionization efforts at the J.P. Stevens textile company. "Ivory Tower Cop" interviews and profiles noted criminologist and policeman George Kirkham. "Natasha" profiles famous Soviet-born ballerina Natalia Makarova.
S9.E42 ∙ None of Your Damned Business/Hollywood on the Potomac/Who Am I?
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S9.E43 ∙ Inside the CIA/The America's Cup
"Inside the CIA" follows Dan Rather as he takes a special tour of the CIA's headquarters in Langley Virginia. "The America's Cup" features Walter Cronkite as he gives a preview of the 1977 America's Cup which will take place in Newport, Rhode Island.
S10.E26 ∙ The Castro Connection?/Why Can't Johnny Read?/The Little Town That Tried
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S10.E29 ∙ Your Money or Your Life/The Wilmington/Bugs Are a Negative Factor
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S10.E30 ∙ A Matter of Degrees/The Cocaine Memorandum/Your Right to Say It
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S10.E32 ∙ The $4 Billion Lunch/The Music of Auschwitz/Boss of the Big Apple
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S10.E37 ∙ Tax Revolt/Crime... And Very Little Punishment/George Wallace
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S11.E1 ∙ The Rating Game/Tokyo Police/Eubie
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S11.E8 ∙ Putting Out the Fire/Sam Cummings, Arms Merchant/You've Come a Long Way, Baby
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S11.E9 ∙ Noah/Iran/Limited Edition
NOAH is an intimate portrait of an autistic boy and his family. Emmy winner - Segment Producer Imre Horvath.
S11.E12 ∙ Taking on the Teamsters/Remember Pearl Harbor/From Burgers to Bankruptcy
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S11.E13 ∙ West Coast Story/Doctor, Are You Hooked/Fat... And Proud of It
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S11.E15 ∙ The Chinese of Singapore/The Faces of Christ/Dollars and Scents
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S11.E26 ∙ Backstage at the Muppets/The Search for Dr. Mengele/Roger Baldwin at 95
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S20.E2 ∙ Jocelyn Elders
Ed Bradley profiles Dr. Jocelyn Elders, the controversial Secretary of Health who served under Arkansas Governor Bill Clinton and President Bill Clinton in Washington, D.C.
S22.E1 ∙ Voyage of Discovery/Almost Drowned/The Old Man of Africa
Correspondent Ed Bradley explores the medical and ethical dilemmas that confront emergency room doctors treating "near drowning" victims.
S22.E2 ∙ Alpro/Dr. Day is Quitting/Taylor's Kids
"Alpro" looks at late Jackie Presser former president of the Teamsters Union and mob informant for the FBI. "Dr. Day is Quitting" talks to a San Francisco surgeon about how she is quitting out of fear she could become exposed to and infected with the HIV virus. "Taylor's Kids" looks at disadvantaged children from a New Orleans city school who have been offered a chance to get free college tuition by Republican Pat Taylor.
S22.E3 ∙ Taking on New York/Delia/Dick Gregory
"Taking on New York" talks to the founder of an interracial basketball program in Brooklyn who is blowing the whistle on corruption. "Delia" looks at the case of a battered wife Delia Alaniz who hired a hit man to kill her abusive husband. "Dick Gregory" profiles the celebrated comedian and activist.
S22.E4 ∙ It's Better in the Bahamas/Harm's Way/The Swiss Army
"It's Better in the Bahamas" talks to the Prime Minister of the Bahamas who responds to charges that the country served as a transit point for cocaine going to the U.S. "Harm's Way" examines how a defense contractor falsified test results for a critical component in the Harm missile. "The Swiss Army" look at the military of the neutral European country.
S22.E5 ∙ My Turn/Gina's in Hiding/Herb and His Airline
"My Turn" features and interview with former First Lady Nancy Reagan about her husband and her interest in astrology. "Gina's in Hiding" examines the racially motivated murder of Yusef Hawkins in the Bensonhurst neighborhood of Brooklyn and talks to a witness in hiding. "Herb and His Airline" looks at the unorthodox CEO Herb Kelleher and his company Southwest Airlines. "Andy Rooney" talks about cereal.
S22.E6 ∙ Joyce Ann Brown is Still in Jail/Felix Rodriguez/63,000,000 Constituents
"Joyce Ann Brown is Still in Jail" looks at the case of a black woman in Dallas who was convicted of robbery and murder despite evidence of her innocence. "Felix Rodriguez" talks to the former CIA agent who is still involved with the Contras of El Salvador. "63,000,000 Constituents" talks to child advocate Marian Wright Edelman.
S22.E7 ∙ Telling the Truth/D.I./The Hyde Solution
"Telling the Truth" talks to a Soviet reporter who is trying to publicize the the truth about his country's war in Afghanistan. "D.I." offers a behind the scenes look at how drill instructors are trained. "The Hyde Solution" looks at a Maine school that helps both trouble teenagers and their parents.
S22.E8 ∙ U.S.S. Iowa/Water, Water Everywhere/Beefing Up the Force
"U.S.S. Iowa" critically examines the official report of the Navy's investigation into the U.S.S. Iowa's gun turret explosion. "Water, Water Everywhere" looks at how wealthy California farmers are profiting from taxpayer-subsidized water. "Beefing Up the Force" looks at the dangers of illegal steroid abuse among police officers.
S22.E9 ∙ Parent Abuse/Miles/El Presidente?
"Parent Abuse" looks at parents who have had their children taken away by state services on the mere suspicion of abuse. "Miles" profiles and interviews the celebrated musician and composer Miles Davis. "El Presidente?" talks to famous Peruvian author who is now running to be the next president of his country. "Andy Rooney" talks about car names.
S22.E10 ∙ Hollywood and the Mob/Till Death Do Us Part/Israel and the Intifada
"Hollywood and the Mob" looks at how the FBI has recently charged a record company with links to organized crime. "Till Death Do Us Part" looks at the growing problem of suicides among the elderly. "Israel and the Intifada" examines Israel's response to the Palestinian uprising in the occupied territories.
S22.E11 ∙ 40,000 a Day/Betty Miller/Back to Palermo
"40,000 a Day" examines the problem of juvenile mortality in the third world. "Betty Miller" profiles an Indianapolis woman who has been teaching convicts how to read. "Back to Palermo" revisits the city of Palermo, Italy, to examine the underworld influences that are still at work there.
S22.E12 ∙ Manhunt/Eartha Kitt/A View from the Other Side
"Manhunt" looks at the disappearance of a young girl in Nebraska which remains unsolved despite a video confession from a man who claims to have helped murder her. "Eartha Kitt" interviews the celebrated singer and actress. "A View from the Other Side" talks to Soviet foreign minister Gennadi Gerasimov about the recent visit by U.S. officials. "Andy Rooney" talks about things he doesn't want for Christmas.
S22.E13 ∙ The Last Gulag/Come to Harlem
"The Last Gulag" looks at footage from a French documentary on what it is like inside Perm 35 the last camp holding political prisoners in the Soviet Union featuring commentary by Natan Sharansky who was held prisoner there. "Come to Harlem" looks at Walter Turnbull's famous Boys Choir of Harlem.
S22.E14 ∙ Citizen Keating/Who Killed Rudolph Hess?/King Richard
"Citizen Keating" looks at the history of the Lincoln Savings and Loan scandal which may be the biggest financial disaster since the depression. "Who Killed Rudolph Hess?" examines the mysterious circumstances surround the 1987 death of the Nazi leader in prison. "King Richard" examines the popularity of automobile racing legend Richard Petty. "Andy Rooney" talks about government forms.
S22.E15 ∙ Curtain Call/Liza Minnelli/Vladimir Horowitz
"Curtain Call" rebroadcasts a segment on Casa Verdi a special retirement home for former opera singers and musicians in Milan, Italy. "Liza Minnelli" rebroadcasts a segment that profiles the actress and singer. "Vladimir Horowitz" rebroadcasts a segment that profiles the celebrated pianist.
S22.E16 ∙ Comic Genius/Helen Hayes/The Beeb
"Comic Genius" rebroadcasts a segment that profiles comedian Robin Williams which features a special appearance from Jonathan Winters. "Helen Hayes" rebroadcasts a segment on the famous actress who talks about her life in the theater. "The Beeb" offers a behind-the-scenes look at BBC Radio.
S22.E17 ∙ Father George Stallings/Justice in a Company Town/Lee Kuan Yew
"Father George Stallings" looks at a priest in Washington, D.C., who is facing excommunication for starting his own congregation. "Justice in a Company Town" looks at how two drug suspects in a South Carolina town were treated differently by the authorities. "Lee Kuan Yew" interviews and profiles the Prime Minister of Singapore.
S22.E18 ∙ Needle Park/Whiz Kid/Melinda
"Needle Park" examines a park in Zurich, Switzerland, that is heavily used by drug users. "Whiz Kid" looks at the rise and fall of William Stoecker a college drop-out who became wealthy by defrauding banks. "Melinda" profiles a 12-year-old who is coming to terms with her Muscular Dystrophy by writing a book.
S22.E19 ∙ Death Row/The Zoo/Leigh Steinberg
"Death Row" goes to a Louisiana prison to look at the last days of convicted murderer Dalton Prejean. "The Zoo" investigates how exotic zoo animals are being sold to hunting ranches where game hunters pay thousands of dollars to kill them. "Leigh Steinberg" profiles the successful sports agent.
S22.E20 ∙ The Glaser Family/The McMartin Preschool/Retin-A
"The Glaser Family" interviews actor Paul Michael Glaser and his wife activist Elizabeth Glaser about the impact of AIDS on their family. "The McMartin Preschool" revisits the notorious preschool child abuse case. "Retin-A" investigates how the wrinkle creme was put on the market without adequate testing. "Andy Rooney" talks about the lack of prices in advertisements.
S22.E21 ∙ Nelson Mandela/Joseph Stalin/All American
"Nelson Mandela" discusses the recent release of the South African political prisoner. "Joseph Stalin" talks to some of the victims of Stalin's purgers and looks at an effort to memorialize the crimes of the former dictator. "All American" investigates racial discrimination practices in employment agencies in New York.
S22.E22 ∙ Chernobyl/Stealth/Grand Central
"Chernobyl" travels to the Soviet Union to survey the areas most affected by the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster. "Stealth" looks into the the mystery surrounding the U.S. Air Force's plans to build a series of B2 stealth bomber planes. "Grand Central" looks at the daily routine of activities in the Grand Central railway station.
S22.E23 ∙ Ivan the Terrible/Yummies/Colman Genn
"Ivan the Terrible" looks at the case of John Demjanjuk an Ohio autoworker accused of being involved in a a Nazi death camp. ""Yummies" looks at a group of young upwardly mobile Marxist lawyers who are studying in an internship program in the U.S. "Colman Genn" examines the case of a New York school district superintendent who went undercover to expose corruption.
S22.E24 ∙ Earth First/The Chunnel/The Gospel According to Saxon
"Earth First" looks at the radical environmentalist group that some people accuse of sabotage. "The Chunnel" looks at the tunnel being constructed under the English Channel and talks to people opposed to the project. "The Gospel According to Saxon" talks to an educator who has developed a new way to teach math. "Andy Rooney" returns early from his suspension and talks about bigotry.
S22.E25 ∙ Prince Bandar/The Spraying of L.A./King Jordan
"Prince Bandar" talks to the Saudi Prince about U.S. involvement in the Persian Gulf. "The Spraying of L.A." examines the controversy over the aerial spraying of the pesticide malathion to combat Medfly is southern California. "King Jordan" profiles the president of Galludet College a school for deaf people. "Andy Rooney" talks about some of his home movies.
S22.E26 ∙ Who Shot Ernestine Perea?/Banking on the Poor/Martin Sheen
"Who Shot Ernestine Perea?" examines a Wyoming criminal investigation that resulted in the imprisonment of an innocent man. "Banking on the Poor" looks at how a rural bank in Bangladesh is offering small loans that help people get out of poverty. "Martin Sheen" talks to the actor about his career and family. "Andy Rooney" talks about presidential press conferences.
S22.E27 ∙ The Walkers/The Teacher is a Cheater/Bug Man
"The Walkers" looks at the the Walker family who served as spies for the Soviet Union. "The Teacher is a Cheater" looks at how pressures from mandatory testings have led some teacher to assist students in cheating. "Bug Man" looks at a Texas farmer who has developed a pesticide alternative using insects. "Andy Rooney" talks about commercials.
S22.E28 ∙ Night Sight/Yalta/Trouble
"Night Sight" looks at the U.S. Army's reluctance to eliminate night vision goggles despite the device's involvement in multiple air accidents. "Yalta" visits the resort city on the Black Sea which has been recently opened to Western tourists. "Trouble" looks at how the popular New York Daily News has been using money in recent years. "Andy Rooney" talks about flags.
S22.E29 ∙ Slava/Good-bye Hong Kong/Fireman Save My Job!
"Slava" interviews celebrated Russian cellist Mstislav Rostropovich and his wife about his exile from the Soviet Union. "Good-bye Hong Kong" talks to residents of the British colony about the plans for the future knowing that the city being handed over to China in less than a decade. "Fireman Save My Job!" examines charges of reverse-discrimination in a Birmingham Fire Department. "Andy Rooney" talks about prices going up.
S22.E30 ∙ Wait 'Til You See East St. Louis/Thy Brother's Keeper/The Airplane Kids
"Wait 'Til You See East St. Louis" looks at the problems facing the African-American community of East Saint Louis. "Thy Brother's Keeper" looks at some of the everyday people who risked their lives to save Jews during the Holocaust. "The Airplane Kids" looks at children who have been airlifted to Germany for adoption. "Andy Rooney" talks about the census.
S23.E1 ∙ Who Killed Gerald Bull?/Charles Dutton/Genuine Fakes
"Who Killed Gerald Bull?" investigates the assassination in Belgium of a Canadian long-range artillery expert. "Charles Dutton" talks to the Tony nominated Broadway actor who has served time in prison. "Genuine Fakes" looks at how some professional artists are making a fortune selling replicas of the world's most famous works of art. "Andy Rooney" talks about looking old.
S23.E2 ∙ The Sergeant Major/This House is a Steal/Dr. Brooks
"The Sergeant Major" looks at the case of Green Beret Edward Gleason Jr. who has accused of smuggling weapons. "This House is a Steal" investigates the questionable business practices of a land developer in Florida. "Dr. Brooks" profiles Sister Ann Brooks who serves as a doctor in the poor community of Tutwiler, Mississippi. "Andy Rooney" talks about clothing in Saudi Arabia.
S23.E3 ∙ Victims of Just Cause/The National Enquirer/A Yen for Washington/Mr. Germany
"Victims of Just Cause" examines there were hidden civilian casualties in the U.S. invasion of Panama. "The National Enquirer" examines the controversial tabloid magazine and its reporting tactics. "A Yen for Washington" examines how Japanese businesses are effective in lobbying Congress. "Mr. Germany" talks to Helmut Kohl the chancellor of unified Germany.
S23.E4 ∙ Terror and Torture/Project 2000
"Terror and Torture" talks to Iraqi exiles and former political prisoners about the brutal regime of Saddam Hussein and his Ba'ath Party. "Project 2000" examines a plan by educational psychologist Spencer Holland to provide role models for young black elementary school students.
S23.E5 ∙ The Mayor of Jerusalem/Richard Sproules/Aretha Franklin
"Mayor of Jerusalem" profiles and interviews Teddy Kollek the longtime mayor of the city of Jerusalem. "Richard Sproules" looks at the police chief of Brockton, Massachusetts, who has gone public about his addiction to drugs. "Aretha Franklin" profiles and interviews the famous singer. "Andy Rooney" talks about getting started.
S23.E6 ∙ Iran, Iraq and the U.S./Blonde Ambition/Ward 5A
"Iran, Iraq and the U.S." looks at how many Iranians still condemn the U.S. for supporting Iraq in its war against Iran. "Blonde Ambition" profiles and interviews Tina Brown the editor of Vanity Fair Magazine. "Ward 5A" talks to nurses of San Francisco General Hospital AIDS ward where patients are treated with dignity.
S23.E7 ∙ Salman Rushdie/Who Killed George Polk?/I Know It When I See It
"Salman Rushdie" talks to the author and Iranian dissident who has been threatened with death for his work. "Who Killed George Polk?" looks at who is responsible for the 1948 death of a CBS news correspondent in Greece. "I Know It When I See It" looks at the motion picture rating system and discusses the new NC-17 rating. "Andy Rooney" talks about beauty salons.
S23.E8 ∙ Iraq's Nuclear Weapons Program/Bad Cops/Vilis Kruze
"Iraq's Nuclear Weapons Program" investigates the possibility of nuclear weapons production in Iraq. "Bad Cops" investigates corruption in the Oakland Housing Authority police department. "Vilis Kruze" examines how a failure to do background checks led to a former Nazi doctor being hired by Kaiser Permanente. "Andy Rooney" talks about gas prices.
S23.E9 ∙ If Push Comes to Shove/I Thought I Was Covered/Traficant
"If Push Comes to Shove" looks at the controversy over the ADATS weapon system. "I Thought I Was Covered" examines how many health insurance claimants have lost their coverage. "Traficant" interviews Jim Traficant the controversial Congressional Representative from Ohio. "Andy Rooney" talks about packaging.
S23.E10 ∙ Apache/Kim Hardy May Go to Prison/Na Zdorove
"Apache" looks at problems with the military helicopter and whether it is worth the high cost. "Kim Hardy May Go to Prison" looks at the case of a pregnant woman who was arrested for drug use. "Na Zdorove" looks at the problem of alcoholism in Moscow. "Andy Rooney" talks about serving sizes.
S23.E11 ∙ Keep Your Mouth Shut/Oliver's Story/Friday Night Lights
"Keep Your Mouth Shut" looks at the case of Steve Shores who claims to have been framed for murder. "Oliver's Story" interviews and profiles controversial director Oliver Stone. "Friday Night Lights" looks at a controversial book of high school football in Odessa, Texas. "Andy Rooney" talks about uniforms.
S23.E12 ∙ The Temple Mount Killings/Dutch Treat II/The Coach
"The Temple Mount Killings" looks at recent violence between Israelis and Palestinians near the Temple Mount in Jerusalem. "Dutch Treat II" looks at how the Dutch are treating brothels like normal businesses. "The Coach" looks at the case of a California teacher accused of being violent and abusive with students. "Andy Rooney" talks about Milli Vanilli.
S23.E13 ∙ Cream Puff/Michael McGee of Milwaukee/My Grandmother, the Lawyer
"Cream Puff" investigates how some unscrupulous used car dealers have been turning back odometers. "Michael McGee of Milwaukee" looks at the case of a city alderman who has threatened guerrilla warfare if racism in the city does not end. "My Grandmother, the Lawyer" looks at two elderly lawyers who help those who cannot afford representation. "Andy Rooney" talks about silence.
S23.E14 ∙ Is There Poison in Your Mouth?/Sting
"Is There Poison in Your Mouth?" investigates whether silver amalgam fillings containing mercury are harmful to your health despite their routine use in dentistry. "Sting" talks to the singer and songwriter about his music and activism. "Andy Rooney" talks about why he thinks that less is more. "Update" reports on the dispute over Panamanian causalities from operation Just Cause.
S23.E15 ∙ Winners and Losers/Jose Carreras/TV Millions Corporation
"Winners and Losers" looks at how many young African-American teenagers dream of playing professional sports despite the long odds of doing so. "Jose Carreras" profiles and interviews the world famous tenor singer. "TV Millions Corporation" looks at a scam that involves selling things on television. "Andy Rooney" talks about the crisis in the Persian Gulf.
S23.E16 ∙ All in the Family/Acid Rain/The Greatest Thing Since Sliced Bread
Correspondent Ed Bradley exposes the fraud perpetrated on American consumers by multinational oil companies sell polybutylene plumbing parts.
S23.E17 ∙ Shell Shock/Old Enough to Kill/Paul Simon
"Shell Shock" looks at psychiatric casualties of conflict and how they are treated by doctors. "Old Enough to Kill" examines whether a thirteen-year-old charged with murder should be tried as an adult. "Paul Simon" profiles and interviews the celebrated singer. "Andy Rooney" talks about bottle redemption helping the homeless.
S23.E18 ∙ Iraqi Terror/Body Snatchers?/Cumberland Farms
"Iraqi Terror" examines the danger of terrorism should a war begin in the Persian Gulf. "Body Snatchers?" looks at how the U.S government has been using illegal tactics to beat lawsuits brought by workers at nuclear weapons factories. "Cumberland Farms" looks at excessive security measures at the convenience store chain. "Andy Rooney" talks about the crisis in the Persian Gulf.
S23.E19 ∙ Saddam's Bodyguard/The Man Who Armed Iraq/Inferno/Iraqi Terror
"Saddam's Bodyguard" talks to a man who claims to be a former bodyguard of Saddam Hussein. "The Man Who Armed Iraq" talks to arms dealer Sarkis Soghanalian who supplied weapons to Iraq. "Inferno" talks to scientists about the danger posed by oil fires in Iraq. "Iraqi Terror" talks to a expert on the danger of terrorism. "Andy Rooney" talks about football.
S23.E20 ∙ Stormin' Norman/Chemical Warfare/The Secret of the Gara Mountains/The Best Stuff/Iran, Iraq and the U.S.
"Stormin' Norman" rebroadcasts an interview with the general leading coalition forces in the gulf. "Chemical Warfare" looks at the equipment soldiers will use to protect themselves from chemical weapons. "The Secret of the Gara Mountains" rebroadcasts a look at Saddam's uranium bomb program. "The Best Stuff" rebroadcasts a segment on the Israeli Air Force. "Iran, Iraq and the U.S." rebroadcasts a segment on Iranian's attitude toward the U.S. "Amatzi Abaram" talks to an expert about Saddam Hussein's character.
S23.E21 ∙ The German Connection/Moscow/The Palestinians
"The German Connection" looks at how German companies have been producing chemical weapons to Iraq. "Moscow" looks at the growing unrest and economic disintegration that is taking place in Russia. "The Palestinians" looks at how compromise between Israeli and Palestinians is viewed from the West Bank. "Andy Rooney" talks about the Super Bowl.
S23.E22 ∙ The Saudis/Jane's/Tuning In/Red Cross Blood
"The Saudis" looks at the military of Saudi Arabia who will help the U.S. in the war in the Persian Gulf. "Jane's" looks at the popular military publisher and some of its work. "Tuning In" looks at the people monitoring communications in the gulf. "Red Cross Blood" examines the safety of the Red Cross's blood supply. "Andy Rooney" talks about the price of stamps.
S23.E23 ∙ A Letter from Jermarr/Piece of the Pie/Waddington TV
"A Letter from Jermarr" talks to a man who is pleading guilty to murder because he wants to die. "Piece of the Pie" looks at how homeowners and bond holders are losing out because they invested in the Colorado Center Metropolitan District. "Waddington TV" looks at an unsuccessful multi channel television experiment by Granada TV in Britain. "Andy Rooney" talks about energy.
S23.E24 ∙ Waiting to Go Home/Becky's Story/Gulf War Update
"Waiting to Go Home" looks at the government of Kuwait as it waits in exile. "Becky's Story" looks at the case of a young woman who died from an abortion because parental consent laws prevented her from seeing a professional. "Gulf War Update" looks at developments in the ground war in Iraq. "Andy Rooney" talks about war and peace.
S23.E25 ∙ Free at Last!/Werner Erhard/My Family is Missing
"Free at Last!" talks to a group of CBS reporters who were taken hostage, blindfolded, and beaten in Iraq. "Werner Erhard" examines allegation against the founder of a self-improvement program. "My Family is Missing" looks at how the police offered little help to locate a missing African-American family. "Andy Rooney" talks about wars.
S23.E26 ∙ Another Saddam?/The Moscow Mystique/The Birmingham Six
"Another Saddam?" looks at the Hafez Al-Assad the president of Syria and argues that he may be as bad as Saddam Hussein. "The Moscow Mystique" looks at the life of women in the Soviet Union. "The Birmingham Six" looks at how six Irish men accused of causing a pub explosion in Britain may be innocent. "Andy Rooney" talks about military briefings.
S23.E27 ∙ Washington Monument/Frank Rich/That's the Law
"Washington Monument" looks at the legal troubles of speechwriter Clark Clifford. "Frank Rich" profiles and interviews the chief drama critic of the New York Times. "That's the Law" looks at how some U.S. prisoners are sorely lacking in terms of health care. "Andy Rooney" looks at those who are trying to profit from the war in Iraq.
S23.E28 ∙ Saddam's Billions/The Numbers Game/The Trials of Michael Dowd
"Saddam's Billions" talks to a private investigator who is searching for Saddam Hussein's hidden fortune. "The Numbers Game" looks at the case of a company that was fined for not hiring enough minority workers. "The Trials of Michael Dowd" looks at a New York defense attorney who has been stripped of his license to practice law for reporting corruption. "Andy Rooney" talks about Senator Alan Simpson of Wyoming.
S23.E29 ∙ Raw Land, Ray Deal/The New Plantations/School for Judges
"Raw Land, Ray Deal" looks at questionable land deals made by the Patten Corporation. "The New Plantations" looks at how development is forcing taxes up and also forcing landowners in the south off land they acquired after the Civil War. "School for Judges" looks at a national college for judges taught by judges. "Andy Rooney" talks about churches.
S23.E30 ∙ Brucification/Stray Voltage/Watch Out for Herman Wrice
"Brucification" looks at lawyer Bruce Cutler's defense of John Gotti the purported mob boss. "Stray Voltage" looks at the dangers of stray electrical current that can kill animals and harm people. "Watch Out for Herman Wrice" looks at a man fighting to get drug dealers out of Philadelphia. "Andy Rooney" talks about minorities.
S23.E31 ∙ Children for Sale/Sins of Their Father/Nixon and Russia
"Children for Sale" investigates the black market adoption of children in Romania. "Sins of Their Fathers" talks to the children and relatives of Nazi leaders who are trying to come to terms with their past. "Nixon and Russia" talks to the former president about political developments in Russia and his visit. "Andy Rooney" talks about the right to bear arms.
S23.E32 ∙ You Own It!/War Games/Susanne Logan's Story
"You Own It!" looks at the case of a real estate developer whose savings and loan involvement may cost taxpayers millions. "War Games" examines whether the U.S. has become too dependent on Japan for high-tech equipment. "Susanne Logan's Story" examines the controversy over substandard care at abortion clinics. "Andy Rooney" talks about TV newscasts.
S23.E33 ∙ Who Are the Kurds?/Senator Alphonse D'Amato/Hawaiian Airlines
"Who Are the Kurds?" visits a refugee camps where ethnic Kurds talk about the abuse they have suffered in Iraq. "Senator Alphonse D'Amato" takes an in-depth look at the questionable actions the New York Senator. "Hawaiian Airlines" examines why the department of defense judged the airline too dangerous to fly. "Andy Rooney" talks about signatures.
S23.E34 ∙ Oxford House/Prison U./U.S. Marshal
"Oxford House" looks at a program that focuses on a community-based approach to addiction recovery. "Prison U." looks at a program that gives a college education to prisoners. "U.S. Marshal" talks to Howard Safir who has transformed the U.S. Marshals Service. "Andy Rooney" talks about high salaries in baseball.
S23.E35 ∙ Clark M. Clifford/Playing War/Doctor Forman
"Clark M. Clifford" talks to the lawyer who has served as an advisor to multiple U.S. Presidents. "Playing War" looks at an award-winning French documentary film about child soldiers around the world. "Doctor Forman" looks at the Life Plus program that is helping teens in California. "Andy Rooney" talks about gadgets in cars.
S23.E36 ∙ It Didn't Have to Happen/Reunification/Casablanca/Harry Reasoner
"It Didn't Have to Happen" looks at a famine caused by political upheaval that is getting worse in Sudan. "Reunification" looks at how Berlin remains culturally divided even though it is no longer politically divided. "Casablanca" revisits a segment on the classic film. "Harry Reasoner" offers a tribute to the host on the eve of his retirement.
S23.E37 ∙ Danger/Vietnam 101/The Brady Bunch
"Danger" looks at nuclear weapons plant workers who claim they are sick due to radiation they encounter while on the job. "Vietnam 101" rebroadcasts a look at a course on the Vietnam War where veterans speak to students about their experiences. "The Brady Bunch" rebroadcasts a segment on former press secretary turned gun control activist James Brady. "Andy Rooney" talks about noise pollution.
S23.E38 ∙ RU-486/Underworld/Blonde Ambition
"RU-486" rebroadcasts a segment on the new French abortion pill and its effectiveness. "Underworld" rebroadcasts a segment on undercover police officers working in the subways of New York City. "Blonde Ambition" rebroadcasts a profile and interview of Tina Brown the editor of Vanity Fair Magazine. "Andy Rooney" talks about beauty parlors.
S23.E39 ∙ This House is a Steal/Dr. Brooks/The Pollards
"This House is a Steal" rebroadcasts an investigation into the questionable business practices of a land developer in Florida. "Dr. Brooks" rebroadcasts a profile of Sister Ann Brooks who serves as a doctor in the poor community of Tutwiler, Mississippi. "The Pollards" rebroadcasts a look at the case of Jonathan Pollard an American accused of spying for Israel. "Andy Rooney" talks about gifts from viewers.
S23.E40 ∙ Mustard Gas/Mayor Moran/Manhunt
"Mustard Gas" investigates how U.S. Navy recruits were used as guinea pigs in experiments with the toxic gas. "Mayor Moran" rebroadcasts a talk to the mayor of Bridgeport, Connecticut, about her effort to bring her city back from the brink of disaster. "Manhunt" rebroadcasts an examination into the case of two men suspected of being involved in the disappearance of a young girl. "Andy Rooney" talks about serving sizes.
S23.E41 ∙ Retrospective on the Soviet Union
60 Minutes offers a look back at segments featuring the Soviet Union. "Voyage of Discovery" joins a U.S. Admiral on his visit to the Soviet Union. "Chernobyl" revisits the site of the disaster. "Moscow" looks at the Soviet capitol in 1972. "CCCP-TV" looks at Russian television in 1980. "Telling the Truth" talks to a Russia journalist about the Afghanistan war. "Moscow Mystique" looks at the plight of Russian women. "Na Zdrove" looks at alcoholism in Russia. "Yalta" visits the tourist resort. "The Last Gulag" goes to a prison camp in the Soviet Union. "Joseph Stalin" talks to some of the victims of Stalin's purgers. "Slava" profiles Mstislav Rostropovich. "Andy Rooney" talks peace in 1986.
S23.E42 ∙ Bad Cops/I Know It When I See It/Needle Park
"Bad Cops" rebroadcasts an investigation into corruption in the Oakland Housing Authority police department. "I Know It When I See It" rebroadcasts a look at the motion picture rating system and discusses the new NC-17 rating. "Needle Park" rebroadcasts a segment on a park used by drug users in Zurich, Switzerland. "Andy Rooney" talks about his mail.
S23.E43 ∙ Genuine Fakes/My Grandmother, the Lawyer/Who Killed George Polk?
"Genuine Fakes" rebroadcasts a look at how some professional artists are making a fortune selling replicas of the world's most famous works of art. "My Grandmother, the Lawyer" rebroadcasts a look at two elderly lawyers who help those who cannot afford representation. "Who Killed George Polk?" rebroadcasts a look at who is responsible for the 1948 death of a CBS news correspondent in Greece. "Andy Rooney" talks about uniforms.
S23.E44 ∙ Becky's Story/Paul Simon/The Trials of Michael Dowd
"Becky's Story" rebroadcasts a look at the case of a young woman who died from an abortion because parental consent laws prevented her from seeing a professional. "Paul Simon" rebroadcasts a profile and interviews the celebrated singer. "The Trials of Michael Dowd" rebroadcasts a look at a New York defense attorney who has been stripped of his license to practice law for reporting corruption. "Andy Rooney" talks about signatures.
S23.E45 ∙ I Thought I Was Covered/Salman Rushdie/Geronimo Pratt
"I Thought I Was Covered" rebroadcasts an examination into how many health insurance claimants have lost their coverage. "Salman Rushdie" rebroadcasts a talk to the author and Iranian dissident who has been threatened with death for his work. "Geronimo Pratt" rebroadcasts a segment on the former Black Panther who is looking for a new trial. "Andy Rooney" talks about pockets.
S23.E46 ∙ Ward 5A/Oliver's Story/My Family is Missing
"Ward 5A" rebroadcasts a segment on the nurses of San Francisco General Hospital AIDS ward where patients are treated with dignity. "Oliver's Story" rebroadcasts a profile and interview with the controversial director Oliver Stone. "My Family is Missing" rebroadcasts a look at how the police offered little help to locate a missing African-American family. "Andy Rooney" talks about what he'd change about television news.
S23.E47 ∙ The Walkers/Dutch Treat II/Acid Rain
"The Walkers" rebroadcasts a segment on the Walker family who served as spies for the Soviet Union. "Dutch Treat II" rebroadcasts a look at how the Dutch are treating brothels like normal businesses. "Acid Rain" rebroadcasts a look at a government study which purports to debunk what is commonly believed about acid rain. "Andy Rooney" talks about how less is more.
S23.E48 ∙ Saddam's Billions/Brucification/Harry Reasoner
"Saddam's Billions" rebroadcasts a segment on a private investigator who is searching for Saddam Hussein's hidden fortune. "Brucification" rebroadcasts a look at lawyer Bruce Cutler's defense of John Gotti the purported mob boss. "Harry Reasoner" looks at the life and work of the late correspondent.
S23.E49 ∙ All in the Family/Keep Your Mouth Shut/Ten Extraordinary Women
"All in the Family" rebroadcasts a look at organized crime ring running out of Miami and a woman who is trying to sue them. "Keep Your Mouth Shut" rebroadcasts a look at the case of Steve Shores who claims to have been framed for murder. "Ten Extraordinary Women" rebroadcasts a segment on a cancer-recovery group at a wilderness-survival retreat.
S23.E50 ∙ What Now?/The Numbers Game/A Question of Mercy
"What Now?" goes to the Soviet Union to see what its people think of the changes in their country. "The Numbers Game" rebroadcasts a look at a company that was fined for not hiring enough minority workers. "A Question of Mercy" rebroadcasts a segment on an activist who is helping late stage AIDS patients to kill themselves. "Andy Rooney" talks about changes in the Soviet Union.
S24.E1 ∙ Made in China/Epidemic/Live or Die
"Made in China" investigates how Chinese forced labor camps secretly export to the United States. "Epidemic" looks at the rising problem of automatic weapons and violence by teenagers. "Live or Die" examines the high costs of keeping extremely sick patients alive. "Andy Rooney" talks about news from the summer.
S24.E2 ∙ The Secret Life of Dennis Levine/Thoral Sundt, M.D./The Last Sioux Brave
"The Secret Life of Dennis Levine" looks at a man convicted of insider trading who now may be working as a con man. "Thoralf Sundt, M.D." looks at the case of a brain surgeon who is suffering from a blood and bone disease. "The Last Sioux Brave" looks at the case of Leonard Peltier who may be wrongfully convicted of murder. "Andy Rooney" talks about the Clarence Thomas hearings.
S24.E3 ∙ The Trials of Juanita/The KGB/1-800-Con-Man
"The Trials of Juanita" talks to a woman with multiple personality disorder who is struggling with treatment. "The KGB" looks at the role of the spy agency in the Soviet Union in the past, present, and future. "1-800-Con-Man" talks to a prison inmate who conducts credit card fraud over the phone. "Andy Rooney" talks about what would happen if the U.S. broke apart.
S24.E4 ∙ The Entertainers
60 Minutes looks back at some of its best celebrity interviews. Mike Wallace looks back at meeting Johnny Carson, Yul Brynner, Lorna Luft, Vladimir Horowitz, Itzhak Perlman, Beverly Sills, and Shirley MacLaine. Morley Safer recalls meetings with Jackie Gleason, Alberta Hunter, Katharine Hepburn, Shirley Temple Black, Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg, Julia Migenes, and Luciano Pavarotti. Ed Bradley looks back at interviews with Robin Williams, Jonathan Winters, Laurence Olivier, George Burns, Lena Horne, Paul Simon, Aretha Franklin, and Ray Charles.
S24.E5 ∙ I Remember Daddy/Rush/Public School or Private School: Choice
"I Remember Daddy" looks at the case of a woman with repressed memories of her father killing her best friend. "Rush" profiles radio personality Rush Limbaugh who some consider the most dangerous man in America. "Public School or Private School: Choice" looks at a controversial school choice program for inner city kids in Milwaukee. "Andy Rooney" talks about Poland Spring water.
S24.E6 ∙ The 'Trashing' of Clayton Hartwig/Minister of Foreign Affairs/The Poison Umbrella
"The 'Trashing' of Clayton Hartwig" examines how the Navy falsely smeared and blamed a sailor for an explosion on the USS Iowa. "Minister of Foreign Affairs" talks to Italian foreign minister Gianni De Michelis about his controversial lifestyle. "The Poison Umbrella" looks at the murder of exiled Bulgarian writer Georgi Markov. "Andy Rooney" talks about the Clarence Thomas hearing.
S24.E7 ∙ What About Prozac?/Texas Rules/Welfare for the Wealthy
"What About Prozac?" examines the anti-depressant and the Church of Scientology's position against it. "Texas Rules" profiles the outspoken and controversial Governor of Texas Ann Richards. "Welfare for the Wealthy" looks at the Rural Electrification Administration and argues that it should be shut down. "Andy Rooney" talks about the homeless.
S24.E8 ∙ No MSG/Plugging the Leaks/George Bush vs. George Bush
"No MSG" examines the food enhancer MSG and investigates whether it is good or bad for us. "Plugging the Leaks" looks at how oil companies in Alaska have been hiring private investigators to prevent information leaks to the government. "George Bush vs. George Bush" looks at overpopulation problems in Mexico. "Andy Rooney" talks about sexual harassment.
S24.E9 ∙ Friendly Fire/Norplant/Easy Money in Hard Times
"Friendly Fire" looks at an incident during the Gulf War that took the lives to two U.S. soldiers. "Norplant" looks at the case of a woman accused of child abuse who has been ordered by a court to be on contraception. "Easy Money in Hard Times" looks at the controversy over large bonuses and salaries for CEOs. "Andy Rooney" talks about television sponsors.
S24.E10 ∙ Saddam's Secrets/The French Paradox/The Psycho Squad
"Saddam's Secrets" looks at the International Atomic Energy Agency's inspection of Saddam's nuclear facilities. "The French Paradox" examines whether red wine in moderation can make someone healthier. "The Psycho Squad" looks at how the FBI examines serial killers to understand their behavior. "Andy Rooney" talks about sticky labels on things.
S24.E11 ∙ The Teamsters/Barbra/Just Another Killing?
"The Teamsters" looks at the candidates for president of the Teamsters Union. "Barbra" profiles actress and singer Barbra Streisand and talks to her about her career. "Just Another Killing?" looks at the case of Jose Dominguez who shot the man who killed his son. "Andy Rooney" talks about speeding on the highway.
S24.E12 ∙ Smoking to Live/Camille/Getting Away with Murder
"Smoking to Live" looks at a terminally ill couple to whom doctors have prescribed medical marijuana. "Camille" interviews and profiles Camille Geraldi the mother of seventeen children, fifteen of which have Down Syndrome. "Getting Away with Murder" looks at the problem of rampant murder in Brazil and how a nun and lawyer are trying to get justice. "Andy Rooney" talks about politicians and plastic surgery.
S24.E13 ∙ Mississippi Christmas Tree/Sound of Music/Fur or Against
"Mississippi Christmas Tree" looks at how rich farmers are tricking the government into giving them large subsidies. "Sound of Music" looks at the thriving country music scene in Branson, Missouri. "Fur or Against" looks at how several animal rights groups are protesting against the use of fur in clothing. "Andy Rooney" talks about being photographed for TV Guide.
S24.E14 ∙ Halcion/The Great Dane/Take the Money and Run
"Halcion" examines whether the sleeping pill is safe for people to use. "The Great Dane" interviews and profiles Victor Borge Danish comedian, conductor, and pianist. "Take the Money and Run" looks at deadbeat doctors who accept scholarship money, but later refuse to honor an agreement for service.
S24.E15 ∙ Hussein & Hussein/Eric Ramsey of Auburn/Jessye
"Hussein and Hussein" looks at how Jordan's King Hussein has helped keep Saddam Hussein in power. "Eric Ramsey of Auburn" talks to an Auburn football play who claims that he was paid to play college football. "Jessye" interviews and profiles celebrated opera singer Jessye Norman. "Andy Rooney" talks about packaging on bills.
S24.E16 ∙ Georgia/MEA/Rikers Island
"Georgia" talks to first democratically elected president of Georgia Zviad Gamsakhurdia. "MEA" examines how Middle East Airlines has managed to stay in business despite the odds against them. "Rikers Island" looks at the prison near New York City and how it has become one of the toughest, meanest jails in America. "Andy Rooney" looks back at 1991.
S24.E17 ∙ Time Bombs/Murder She Writes/Children of the Berlin Wall
"Time Bombs" examines the dangers of the U.S. chemical weapon stockpile which is becoming more dangerous as it ages. "Murder She Writes" interviews and profiles celebrated mystery writer P.D. James. "Children of the Berlin Wall" looks at how the East German government took the children of political dissidents. "Andy Rooney" talks about technology.
S24.E18 ∙ Black Market Babies/Don't Leave Home/Colin
"Black Market Babies" talks to some of the victims of Georgia Tann who took babies from their mothers and gave them up for adoption. "Don't Leave Home" looks at how sightseers have been leaving behind a trail of pollution and destruction around the world. "Colin" profiles and interviews Colin Powell the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. "Andy Rooney" talks about presidential travel.
S24.E19 ∙ The World's Biggest Shopping Spree/Nayirah/Charlotte Austin
"The World's Biggest Shopping Spree" looks at how the Pentagon is storing billions in supplies for no reason. "Nayirah" investigates the claim that Iraqi soldiers were stealing incubators from babies and reveals it may have been a fraud. "Charlotte Austin" looks at a women who talks to juvenile prisoners about the murder of her daughter. "Andy Rooney" talks about the film JFK (1991).
S24.E20 ∙ Governor & Mrs. Clinton
"Governor and Mrs. Clinton" interviews Arkansas Governor Bill Clinton and his wife Hillary about the allegations that he had a long-term affair with former television reporter cabaret singer, Jennifer Flowers. The governor denies the allegations claiming that Flowers was only an acquaintance while his wife offers him support.
S24.E21 ∙ Anita Hill/Lambs of Christ/The Russians Are Coming
"Anita Hill" talks about sexual harassment in the workplace. "The Lambs of Christ?" looks at a militant anti-abortion group that has forced doctors from their practice. "The Russians Are Coming" examines the plight of Soviet Jews who have immigrated to Israel but are now facing financial problems. "Andy Rooney" talks about parents being more active in education.
S24.E22 ∙ Bang, Bang, You're Dead/Buy American/Mirror, Mirror on the Wall
"Bang, Bang, You're Dead" examines fatal shooting accidents that involve children. "Buy American" examines how Japanese cars will sell better than American cars despite being the same. "Mirror, Mirror on the Wall" examines the dangers of liquid silicone injections. "Andy Rooney" discusses drug companies giving gifts to doctors.
S24.E23 ∙ The Sting/Damn Yankees/Car Seats
"The Sting" looks at the case of Keith Jacobson who was arrested for buying pornography but was set up by an undercover sting operation. "Damn Yankees" looks at a young pitcher with a fast arm who was just drafted by the Yankees. "Car Seats" looks at the danger posed by seat backs in car accidents. "Andy Rooney" talks about phone calls answered by machines.
S24.E24 ∙ Saddam's Killing Fields/Life, Death and Politics/Malcolm X
"Saddam's Killing Fields" looks at political murders in Iraq after the Gulf War. "Life, Death and Politics" looks at the growing controversy over transplanting fetal tissue to treat patients. "Malcolm X" looks at the life and work of the prominent African-American activist. "Andy Rooney" talks about the problems facing politicians.
S24.E25 ∙ Red Cell/Dr. Mengele's Laboratory/Oregon Plan
"Red Cell" looks at a military group that is tasked with breaking into secure locations in order to test their security. "Dr. Mengele's Laboratory" talks to survivors of Josef Mengele's experiments during the Holocaust. "Oregon Plan" looks at Oregon's plan to provide health coverage for everyone in the state. "Andy Rooney" talks about the Olympics.
S24.E26 ∙ Another Karen Silwood?/Neil Simon/American Gothic Gone Mad
"Another Karen Silwood?" talks to a nuclear power plant that has gone public about workers being exposed to asbestos and other dangerous chemicals. "Neil Simon" talks to the celebrated playwright about his Broadway hits. "American Gothic Gone Mad" examines the case of an elderly couple who murdered drifters as part of a cattle-rustling scheme. "Andy Rooney" talks about tipping.
S24.E27 ∙ Bill and Kathy Swan/Heeere's Jay Leno!/Yusef Salaam
"Bill and Kathy Swan" looks at a married couple who may have been wrongfully accused of molesting their daughter. "Heeere's Jay Leno!" interviews and profiles the new host of the Tonight Show. "Yusef Salaam" interviews one of the men convicted of rape and assault in the Central Park Jogger case. "Andy Rooney" talks about presidential relatives.
S24.E28 ∙ Emily's List/Mob Girl/Leonardo Mercado Is Dead
"Emily's List" looks at the women's political action group that has become one of the most powerful fund-raising institutions in Washington. "Mob Girl" talks to a mob girl who has helped put away several members of the Mafia. "Leonardo Mercado Is Dead" looks at how Miami police have been cleared in a drug-related homicide. "Andy Rooney" talks about the check bouncing scandal in Congress.
S24.E29 ∙ Kissinger/Speilberg/H. Ross Perot
"Kissinger" investigates Kissinger Associates the consulting firm of former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger. "Spielberg" interviews the popular film director who hasn't had much luck at the Academy Awards. "H. Ross Perot" talks to the Texas billionaire who is thinking of running for President. "Andy Rooney" talks about the Oscars.
S24.E30 ∙ You're Under Arrest/Lost in Bel Air/G-Dog
"You're Under Arrest" examines a controversial law that allows the DEA to seize property based on forfeiture. "Lost in Bel Air" looks at the plight of homeless women in the wealthy Los Angeles suburb of Bel Air. "G-Dog" talks to a Jesuit priest who is helping former gang members in east Los Angeles. "Andy Rooney" talks about voting. "Update" looks at Henry Kissinger's response to last weeks story.
S24.E31 ∙ Ripping Off the System/The Menuhins/Prime Time Sheriff
"Ripping Off the System" looks at how lawyers and doctors are getting rich through worker's compensation scams. "The Menuhins" talks to celebrated violinist and conductor Yehudi Menuhin and his wife. "Prime Time Sheriff" talks to Sheriff Nick Navarro who is famous for his media appearances. "Andy Rooney" talks about the Elvis stamp.
S24.E32 ∙ Noriega/Arthur Ashe/Apache
"Noriega" revisits an interview with Panamanian Leader General Manuel Noriega from when he was still in charge of the country. "Arthur Ashe" revisits a segment on the famous African-American tennis player. "Apache" rebroadcasts a look at problems with the military helicopter and whether it is worth the high cost. "Andy Rooney" talks about building better rather than bigger.
S24.E33 ∙ Mr. Robinson/The New Nazis/A Gem of an Idea
"Mr. Robinson" profiles professional basketball player David Robinson. "The New Nazis" looks at Neo-Nazi movements in Germany and how some groups are concerned. "A Gem of an Idea" talks to a scientist who is battling General Electric over artificial diamonds. "Andy Rooney" talks about neighbors that do not keep their house clean.
S24.E34 ∙ The Chief/The New Chief/Frequent Flyer
"The Chief" talks to the retiring police chief of Los Angeles Daryl Gates who discusses the Rodney King assault. "The New Chief" talks to the incoming police chief of Los Angeles Police Commissioner Willie Williams of Philadelphia. "Frequent Flyer" looks at Sam Skinner's frequent flying at the cost of the U.S. taxpayer. "Andy Rooney" talks about the Rodney King verdict and gifts from his viewers.
S24.E35 ∙ The Decision/Wally World/Doctor's Dilemma
"The Decision" examines genetic testing and its potential harmful effects on those with disabilities. "Wally World" talks to the outspoken and controversial governor of Alaska Wally Hickel. "Doctor's Dilemma" looks at how medical service regulations are creating expenses that it is hard for some doctors to deal with. "Andy Rooney" talks about rudeness.
S24.E36 ∙ Heart to Heart/Made in the USSR/Here's... Johnny
"Heart to Heart" looks at an American team that has volunteered to do surgery of Russian children. "Made in the USSR" looks at how the world market has become flooded with Soviet military hardware. "Here's - Johnny" rebroadcasts a profile of Johnny Carson the king of late-night television. "Andy Rooney" talks about past segments that his bosses did not approve of.
S24.E37 ∙ The Last Sioux Brave?/Sound of Music/Take the Money and Run
"The Last Sioux Brave" rebroadcasts a segment on the case of Leonard Peltier who may be wrongfully convicted of murder. "Sound of Music" rebroadcasts a look at the thriving country music scene in Branson, Missouri. "Take the Money and Run" rebroadcasts a look at deadbeat doctors who accept scholarship money, but later refuse to honor an agreement for service. "Andy Rooney" talks about the film JFK (1991).
S24.E38 ∙ Nomenklatura/Jesus/George Bush vs. George Bush
"Nomenklatura" looks at how the elite and privileged class of the Soviet Union lives their lives. "Jesus" looks at the case of Jesus Castro a young boy lost in Los Angeles County's department of children's services. "George Bush vs. George Bush" rebroadcasts a look at overpopulation problems in Mexico. "Andy Rooney" talks about homelessness.
S24.E39 ∙ Hussein & Hussein/Damn Yankees/Stray Voltage
"Hussein and Hussein" rebroadcasts a look at how Jordan's King Hussein has helped keep Saddam Hussein in power. "Damn Yankees" rebroadcasts a look at a young pitcher with a fast arm who was just drafted by the Yankees. "Stray Voltage" rebroadcasts a look at the dangers of stray electrical current that can kill animals and harm people. "Andy Rooney" talks about political cover-ups.
S24.E40 ∙ Yeltsin/Negligent Doctors/Ivan the Terrible?
"Yeltsin" interview the President of the Russian Republic. "Negligent Doctors" examines how California is slow to revoke the medical licenses of negligent and incompetent doctors. "Ivan the Terrible?" rebroadcasts a look at how John Demjanjuk stands accused of being a torturer of Treblinka. "Andy Rooney" talks about joggers.
S24.E41 ∙ Zapped!/The Russians Are Coming/No MSG
"Zapped!" looks at how police who use hand-held radar guns have a high rate of cancer. "The Russians Are Coming" rebroadcasts an examination of the plight of Soviet Jews who have immigrated to Israel but are now facing financial problems. "No MSG" rebroadcasts an examination into the food enhancer MSG and investigates whether it is good or bad for us. "Andy Rooney" talks about cotton in medical bottles.
S24.E42 ∙ Epidemic/Heeere's Jay Leno!/Mississippi Christmas Tree
"Epidemic" rebroadcasts a look at the rising problem of automatic weapons and violence by teenagers. "Heeere's Jay Leno!" rebroadcasts an interview with the new host of the Tonight Show. "Mississippi Christmas Tree" rebroadcasts a look at how rich farmers are tricking the government into giving them large subsidies. "Andy Rooney" talks about hard to remove stickers.
S24.E43 ∙ I Thought I Was Covered/Camille/Welfare for the Wealthy
"I Thought I Was Covered" rebroadcasts a segment on how many health insurance claimants have lost their coverage. "Camille" rebroadcasts an interview and profile of Camille Geraldi the mother of seventeen children, fifteen of which have Down Syndrome. "Welfare for the Wealthy" rebroadcasts a look at the Rural Electrification Administration and argues that it should be shut down. "Andy Rooney" talks about food additives.
S24.E44 ∙ Friendly Fire/The French Paradox/Anita Hill
"Friendly Fire" rebroadcasts a look at an incident during the Gulf War that took the lives to two U.S. soldiers. "The French Paradox" rebroadcasts a segment on whether red wine in moderation can make someone healthier. "Anita Hill" rebroadcasts a look at sexual harassment about the workplace. "Andy Rooney" talks about getting started on tasks.
S24.E45 ∙ Time Bombs/Buy American/Black Market Babies
"Time Bombs" rebroadcasts an examination of the dangers of the U.S. chemical weapon stockpile which is becoming more dangerous as it ages. "Buy American" rebroadcasts an examination of how Japanese cars will sell better than American cars despite being the same. "Black Market Babies" rebroadcasts a segment on the victims of Georgia Tann who took babies from their mothers and gave them up for adoption. "Andy Rooney" talks about walking.
S24.E46 ∙ Made in China/Lost in Bel Air/Plugging the Leaks
"Made in China" rebroadcasts an investigation into how Chinese forced labor camps secretly export to the United States. "Lost in Bel Air" rebroadcasts a segment on the plight of homeless women in the wealthy Los Angeles suburb of Bel Air. "Plugging the Leaks" rebroadcasts a look at how oil companies in Alaska have been hiring private investigators to prevent information leaks to the government. "Andy Rooney" talks about shopping carts.
S24.E47 ∙ What Price Genius?/Mirror, Mirror on the Wall/Rikers Island
"Mirror, Mirror on the Wall" rebroadcasts an examination into the dangers of liquid silicone injections. "What Price Genius?" rebroadcasts a segment on a 10-year-old college student who is being pushed to succeed by his father. "Rikers Island" rebroadcasts a look at the prison near New York City and how it has become one of the toughest, meanest jails in America. "Andy Rooney" talks about answering machines.
S24.E48 ∙ The Oregon Plan/Children of the Berlin Wall/Washington Monument
"Oregon Plan" rebroadcasts a look at Oregon's plan to provide health coverage for everyone in the state. "Children of the Berlin Wall" rebroadcasts a look at how the East German government took the children of political dissidents. "Washington Monument" rebroadcasts a look at the legal troubles of speechwriter Clark Clifford. "Andy Rooney" talks about reducing noise.
S24.E49 ∙ Life, Death and Politics/Secret Life of Dennis Levine/MEA
"Life, Death and Politics" rebroadcasts a look at the growing controversy over transplanting fetal tissue to treat patients. "The Secret Life of Dennis Levine" rebroadcasts a look at a man convicted of insider trading who now may be working as a con man. "MEA" rebroadcasts an examination into how Middle East Airlines has managed to stay in business despite the odds against them. "Andy Rooney" talks about presidential relatives.
S24.E50 ∙ The Lambs of Christ/1-800-Con Man/Spielberg
"The Lambs of Christ?" rebroadcasts a look at a militant anti-abortion group that has forced doctors from their practice. "1-800-Con-Man" rebroadcasts a talk to a prison inmate who conducts credit card fraud over the phone. "Spielberg" rebroadcasts an interview with the popular film director. "Andy Rooney" talks about confusing bills.
S25.E1 ∙ Gay Cops/Class of '71/Growing Up in L.A.
"Gay Cops" talks to homosexuals in law enforcement and discusses their ability to do the job well. "Class of '71" looks the graduates of a desegregated school in West Mecklenburg High School in Charlotte, North Carolina. "Growing Up in L.A." looks at a support group for kids with murdered family members. "Andy Rooney" talks about introductions.
S25.E2 ∙ Saddam's Banker/Clean Air, Clean Water, Dirty Fight/Movie Mavericks
"Saddam's Banker" looks at the Atlanta banker who funneled billions of dollars to Saddam Hussein. "Clean Air, Clean Water, Dirty Fight" looks at the conflict between money and jobs in the environmental movement. "Movie Mavericks" looks at the successful filmmakers Ismail Merchant and James Ivory. "Andy Rooney" talks about the presidential race.
S25.E3 ∙ Hire/Mr. President/The Cure That Killed
"Hire" looks at how a number of U.S. businesses are relocated to Central America. "Mr. President" talks to Billy Bulger who is president of the Massachusetts State Senate. "The Cure That Killed" examines how hemophiliacs were infected with HIV through their treatments. "Andy Rooney" show the first moments of the Rodney King video to dispel rumors of a press conspiracy.
S25.E4 ∙ Made in the USA/Acceptable Risks/You're Kidding
"Made in the USA" looks at a Japanese factory that is changing labels to sell to the U.S. Military. "Acceptable Risks" looks at how two men convinced to government to allow underground drugs for incurable disease into the country. "You're Kidding" looks at how bankruptcy trustees are recouping funds by re-billing for old transactions. "Andy Rooney" talks about hospital costs for a kidney stone.
S25.E5 ∙ Hell on Earth/Larry King/Senor Presidente?
"Hell on Earth" looks at the problem of starvation in Somalia and how it is caused by a power struggle rather than agricultural problems. "Larry King" interviews and profiles the talk show host. "Senor Presidente?" profiles Jorge Mas Canosa who has ambitions to be the next President of Cuba. "Andy Rooney" talks about watching the debates and the baseball playoffs.
S25.E6 ∙ Why Did He Quit?/The Battlefield/As Simple as Black & White
"Why Did He Quit?" talks to Ross Perot about why he stepped out of the Presidential race. "The Battlefield" looks at American weapons specialists who are helping to defuse munitions in former battlefields of Iraq. "As Simple as Black and White" looks at an adoption advocacy group that fights placement of black children with white people. "Andy Rooney" talks about intrusive advertising.
S25.E7 ∙ The Chairman/Camille Paglia/China Syndrome
"The Chairman" talks to the chairman of the House Banking Committee about the investigation linking Banca Nazionale Del Lavoro to Saddam Hussein. "Camille Paglia" interviews and profiles the controversial social critic. "China Syndrome" talks to a professor who spent twenty year stealing Chinese porcelain. "Andy Rooney" talks about voting in the presidential election.
S25.E8 ∙ Lincoln Electric/Caitlin's Story/Kirk Douglas
"Lincoln Electric" looks as a company which is offering workers jobs for life. "Caitlin's Story" revisits a deaf girl several years after she received a cochlear implant that allows her to hear. "Kirk Douglas" interviews and profiles the award winning actor. "Andy Rooney" talks about presidents.
S25.E9 ∙ Cleaning Up/Act-Up/A Matter of Interest
Includes segment titled "ACT UP," with Ed Bradley interviewing AIDS activists Peter Staley, Bob Rafsky and Marina Alvarez.
S25.E10 ∙ Woody Allen/Johnny D/Hard Choices
"Woody Allen" talks to the director about his custody battle with actress Mia Farrow. "Johnny D" examines how the wrong man may sit on Alabama's death row for the murder of a dry cleaner clerk. "Hard Choices" talks to the Committee for a Responsible Budget about their desire to trim the deficit. "Andy Rooney" talks about the common cold.
S25.E11 ∙ Parricide/To Catch a Thief/Richard the Lionhearted
"Parricide" looks at how Texas allows a child abuse defense strategy in a murder trial. "To Catch a Thief" examines the art robbery at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston. "Richard the Lionhearted" profiles Richard Branson the tycoon and adventurer. "Andy Rooney" talks about old cemeteries.
S25.E12 ∙ The Forgotten Hostage/Down-Home Diva/Family Crimes
"The Forgotten Hostage" examines the case of Ron Arad an Israeli air force navigator who was captured by Muslim guerrillas in southern Lebanon. "Down-Home Diva" interviews and profiles opera singer "Family Crimes" examines elder abuse by family and health care givers. "Andy Rooney" talks about misspelled product names.
S25.E13 ∙ Cigar/Wild Man of West 96th Street/Forensic Pathologist
"Cigar" interviews the United States' most successful bookie Ron 'Cigar' Sacco. "Wild Man of West 96th Street" looks at residents of a New York City street that are attempting to get a dangerous mentally ill man off the streets. "Forensic Pathologist" looks at a controversial pathologist in Texas. "Andy Rooney" talks about what Americans do well.
S25.E14 ∙ Some of His Best Friends Are.../Pan Am 103/Hud-Gate
"Some of His Best Friends Are" examines how many of the new President's friends are lobbyists. "Pan Am 103" looks at the airlines attempt to avoid paying damages to the families of Flight 103 victims. "Hud-Gate" talks to a Chicago landlord who was cheated by HUD. "Andy Rooney" talks about the British royal family.
S25.E15 ∙ Jehovah's Witnesses/Piney Woods/Rx Drugs
"Jehovah's Witnesses" looks at divorced fathers who are trying to get custody of their children from their religious mothers. "Piney Woods" looks at a country-life boarding school that has admitted inner-city youth. "Rx Drugs" examines whether Britain's drug addict treatment program has been successful. "Andy Rooney" wants a plain cap.
S25.E16 ∙ Ameena/The Orange Juice Man/Top Gun
"Ameena" examines how some poverty stricken families in India are selling their daughters into marriage. "The Orange Juice Man" looks at camp operators who illegally hire thousands of migrant workers. "Top Gun" talks to a former Soviet jet pilot who stole his plane and defected. "Andy Rooney" talks about road signs.
S25.E17 ∙ Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Harassment/Nureyev & Diz/A Tale of Two Cities
"Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Harassment" looks at accusations of sexual harassment in the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms. "Nureyev and Diz" revisits segments on Rudolf Nureyev and Dizzy Gillespie. "A Tale of Two Cities" looks at the segregated city of Belleville, Illinois. "Andy Rooney" talks about Christmas gifts he received.
S25.E18 ∙ A Hand in the Till/The Octopus/This Happy Breed
"News Update" discusses a U.S. missile strike against Baghdad. "A Hand in the Till" examines corruption and bribe-taking in the South Carolina State legislature. "The Octopus" looks at the Mafia in Sicily and how government prosecutors have been assassinated. "This Happy Breed" looks at how social problems are overwhelming the British police.
S25.E19 ∙ The Year of the Woman/Playboy: The Princess of Playboy/Michael Carey, M.D.
"The Year of the Woman" examines the mistreatment and abuse of women in India. "Playboy: The Princess of Playboy" profiles Christie Hefner the new feminist CEO of Playboy. "Michael Carey, M.D." examines how animal rights activists have stopped important brain research. "Andy Rooney" talks about the inauguration.
S25.E20 ∙ Camille/Texas Rules/Donna & Ricardo's Baby
"Camille" rebroadcasts a profile of Camille Geraldi the mother of seventeen children, fifteen of which have Down Syndrome. "Texas Rules" rebroadcasts a profile of Texas Governor Ann Richards. "Donna and Ricardo's Baby" rebroadcasts a profile of a handicapped couple who have become parents.
S25.E21 ∙ War Criminal?/Alive and Well in Quincy/Tango Finlandia
"War Criminal?" examines why Serbian leader Vojislav Seselj has been declared a war criminal. "Alive and Well in Quincy" looks at efforts to cub domestic violence in Quincy, Massachusetts. "Tango Finlandia" looks at the dance craze that is sweeping Finland. "Andy Rooney" talks about school books.
S25.E22 ∙ Medical Miracle/Whoopi/The Economy, Stupid
"Medical Miracle" looks at the case of a boy born with a facial deformity who has received reconstructive surgery. "Whoopi" profiles comedian and actress Whoopi Goldberg. "The Economy, Stupid" compares U.S. business methods to European ones. "Andy Rooney" offers to share office space with David Letterman.
S25.E23 ∙ Totaled/Dancing Feet/Just Say Yes
"Totaled" looks at how damaged cars are being repaired and shipped to other states to be resold. "Dancing Feet" profiles tap dancer and actor Gregory Hines. "Just Say Yes" looks at how government sponsored methadone clinics are keeping addicts hooked to drugs. "Andy Rooney" talks about campaign lies and taxes.
S25.E24 ∙ Sharks Don't Get Cancer/Field of Dreams/Callahan
"Sharks Don't Get Cancer" talks to a researcher who claims that shark cartilage has been effective in shrinking cancerous tumors. "Field of Dreams" looks at the effort by Saint Petersburg to get a major league baseball team. "Callahan" profiles disable cartoonist John Callahan. "Andy Rooney" visits a boat show.
S25.E25 ∙ Lloyd's of London/Brezhnev's Daughter/The Reverend Sharpton
"Lloyd's of London" examines how the famous British insurance company is facing financial difficulty. "Brezhnev's Daughter" talks to the daughter of the former president of the Soviet Union about her life since the collapse of the communist government. "The Reverend Sharpton" interviews the New York civil rights leader. "Andy Rooney" talks about names.
S25.E26 ∙ How Did He Get Here?/Tearing of the Green/Massacre at El Mozote
"How Did He Get Here?" looks how asking for political asylum is an easy way to gain entrance to the United States. "Tearing of the Green" looks at how gay and lesbian Irish are fighting for the right to march in the St. Patrick's Day Parade. "Massacre at El Mozote" examines a 1981 massacre by El Salvadoran troops. "Andy Rooney" talks about using U.S. military labor for projects to help the country.
S25.E27 ∙ The Archbishop/Odds Are/The Jesuit Murders
"The Archbishop" examines the child sex abuse scandal and cover-up that has hit the Roman Catholic Church. "Odds Are" examines the Louisiana Governor's shady effort to attract casino gambling to New Orleans. "The Jesuit Murders" investigates the murder and cover-up of several Jesuit priests in El Salvador. "Andy Rooney" talks about snow.
S25.E28 ∙ The Informers/Hongcouver/Officer Harding
"The Informers" looks at controversy over criminal informants. "Hongcouver" looks at how many Asian immigrants are immigrating to Vancouver, British Columbia. "Officer Harding" examines the case of a New York City police officer who was indicted for falsifying evidence. "Andy Rooney" talks about the unpleasantness of recent news.
S25.E29 ∙ The Rainbow Curriculum/The Man with the Golden Arm/Yeltsin
"The Rainbow Curriculum" looks at anger over a teaching guide that teaches first-graders of tolerance for homosexuality. "The Man with the Golden Arm" interviews a major league baseball player who still pitches despite numerous suspensions. "Yeltsin" rebroadcasts an interview with the President of the Russian Republic. "Andy Rooney" talks about different electrical cords.
S25.E30 ∙ Ten Will Get You Five/The Last Governor/Joint Venture
"Ten Will Get You Five" looks at an early release program for prison inmates in Florida that is putting violent criminals back on the streets. "The Last Governor" talks to Hong Kong's Governor who is attempting to create some democracy in the city before turning it over to Chinese rule. "Joint Venture" looks at fetal cell institute set up in Moscow by a discredited plastic surgeon. "Andy Rooney" talks about the cost of cigarettes.
S25.E31 ∙ Dragon Head/The Old School Tie/Sidney Rittenberg
"Dragon Head" examines how some of the crime organizations in Hong Kong are moving to the United States. "The Old School Tie" looks at Eton one of the most famous public school in England. "Sidney Rittenberg" talks to the former Communist about his difficult life in China. "Andy Rooney" talks about the telephone.
S25.E32 ∙ Macho, Tough and Gay/Equal But Separate/Cell Block 3A
"Macho, Tough and Gay" talks to homosexual officers who live openly as a part of the Dutch army. "Equal But Separate" looks at African-Americans who are moving toward separatism on college campuses. "Cell Block 3A" examines a form of restraint used on prisoners that is being called torture. "Andy Rooney" talks about the tragedy in Waco.
S25.E33 ∙ Coming to America/John Silber of Boston University/The Great White Chief
"Coming to America" looks at how New York City has become a refuge for Dominicans some of whom deal drugs. "John Silber of Boston University" looks at the university president who is accused of financial shenanigans. "The Great White Chief" profiles Jimmy Moxon Africa's only white tribal chief. "Andy Rooney" talks about product sizes.
S25.E34 ∙ Buying Time/Gospel According to Luke/Are You Covered?
"Buying Time" looks at how patients with Lou Gehrig's Disease want an experiment drug to be made available to them. "Gospel According to Luke" examines the Holyland work camp that some view as a religious cult. "Are You Covered?" talks to a woman who runs information seminars to help homeowners get insurance money. "Andy Rooney" talks about Mike Wallace's birthday.
S25.E35 ∙ Rock Newman/Class of '71/This Land Is My Land
"Rock Newman" profiles the boxing manager of the heavyweight champion of the world. "Class of '71" rebroadcasts a look at the graduates of a desegregated school in West Mecklenburg High School in Charlotte, North Carolina. "This Land Is My Land" looks at how tribal land is being returned in South Africa. "Andy Rooney" talks about items sent in by viewers.
S25.E36 ∙ Flight 870/Fountain of Youth/Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Harassment
"Flight 870" examines how a mysterious crash of an Italian aircraft in 1980 is still under investigation. "Fountain of Youth" investigates several spa treatments that people claim can extend life. "Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Harassment" rebroadcasts a look at accusations of sexual harassment in the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms. "Andy Rooney" talks about haircuts.
S25.E37 ∙ A Gem of an Idea/Come to Harlem/Common Ground
"A Gem of an Idea" rebroadcasts a talk to a scientist who is battling General Electric over artificial diamonds. "Come to Harlem" rebroadcasts a segment on the Walter Turnbull's Boys Choir of Harlem. "Common Ground" looks at a mediated discussion between pro-life and pro-choice activists. "Andy Rooney" talks about tombstones.
S25.E38 ∙ Gay Cops/Whoopi/Clean Air, Clean Water, Dirty Fight
"Gay Cops" rebroadcasts a segment on homosexuals in law enforcement and discusses their ability to do the job well. "Whoopi" rebroadcasts a profile of comedian and actress Whoopi Goldberg. "Clean Air, Clean Water, Dirty Fight" rebroadcasts a look at the conflict between money and jobs in the environmental movement. "Andy Rooney" talks about parental participation in education.
S25.E39 ∙ The Cure That Killed/Movie Mavericks/The Year of the Woman
"The Cure That Killed" rebroadcasts an examination of how hemophiliacs were infected with HIV through their treatments. "Movie Mavericks" rebroadcasts a look at the successful filmmakers Ismail Merchant and James Ivory. "The Year of the Woman" rebroadcasts an examination of the mistreatment and abuse of women in India. "Andy Rooney" talks about advertising.
S25.E40 ∙ Totaled/To Catch a Thief/Act-Up
"Totaled" rebroadcasts a look at how damaged cars are being repaired and shipped to other states to be resold. "To Catch a Thief" rebroadcasts an examination of the art robbery at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston. "Act-Up" rebroadcasts a discussion with a group of AIDS activists who are fighting for treatments to be more readily available. "Andy Rooney" talks about the high costs of hospitals.
S25.E41 ∙ Richard the Lionhearted/The Forgotten Hostage/Forensic Pathologist
"Richard the Lionhearted" rebroadcasts a profile of Richard Branson the tycoon and adventurer. "The Forgotten Hostage" rebroadcasts an examination of the case of Ron Arad an Israeli air force navigator who was captured by Muslim guerrillas in southern Lebanon. "Forensic Pathologist" rebroadcasts a look at a controversial pathologist in Texas. "Andy Rooney" talks about the common cold.
S25.E42 ∙ Sins of Their Fathers/A Tale of Two Cities/Melinda
"Sins of Their Fathers" rebroadcasts a segment on the children and relatives of Nazi leaders who are trying to come to terms with their past. "A Tale of Two Cities" rebroadcasts a look at the segregated city of Belleville, Illinois. "Melinda" rebroadcasts a segment on a young girl who suffers from Muscular Dystrophy. "Andy Rooney" talks about road signs.
S25.E43 ∙ Sharks Don't Get Cancer/Caitlin's Story/The World's Biggest Shopping Spree
"Sharks Don't Get Cancer" rebroadcasts a talk to a researcher who claims that shark cartilage has been effective in shrinking cancerous tumors. "Caitlin's Story" rebroadcasts a segment on a deaf girl several years after she received a cochlear implant that allows her to hear. "The World's Biggest Shopping Spree" rebroadcasts a segment on how the Pentagon is storing billions in supplies for no reason. "Andy Rooney" talks about rudeness.
S25.E44 ∙ Cigar Sacco/Callahan/Medical Miracle
"Cigar Sacco" rebroadcasts an interview with the United States' most successful bookie Ron 'Cigar' Sacco. "Callahan" rebroadcasts a profile of disable cartoonist John Callahan. "Medical Miracle" rebroadcasts a look at the case of a boy born with a facial deformity who has received reconstructive surgery. "Andy Rooney" talks about the cost of cigarettes.
S25.E45 ∙ Michael Carey, M.D./Tango Finlandia/The Orange Juice Man
"Michael Carey, M.D." rebroadcasts an examination of how animal rights activists have stopped important brain research. "Tango Finlandia" rebroadcasts a look at the dance craze that is sweeping Finland. "The Orange Juice Man" rebroadcasts a look at camp operators who illegally hire thousands of migrant workers.
S25.E46 ∙ Johnny D/Camille Paglia/Ten Will Get You Five
"Johnny D" rebroadcasts an examination of how the wrong man may sit on Alabama's death row for the murder of a dry cleaner clerk. "Camille Paglia" rebroadcasts an interview with the controversial social critic. "Ten Will Get You Five" rebroadcasts a look at an early release program for prison inmates in Florida that is putting violent criminals back on the streets. "Andy Rooney" talks about bottled water.
S25.E47 ∙ Live or Die?/Mr. President/You're Under Arrest
"Live or Die?" rebroadcasts a segment examining the costs of keeping extremely sick patients alive. "Mr. President" rebroadcasts a segment on Billy Bulger who is president of the Massachusetts State Senate. "You're Under Arrest" rebroadcasts a segment on a controversial law that allows the DEA to seize property based on forfeiture. "Andy Rooney" talks about art and football.
S25.E48 ∙ The Archbishop/Spielberg/Wild Man of West 96th Street
"The Archbishop" rebroadcasts an examination of the child sex abuse scandal and cover-up that has hit the Roman Catholic Church. "Spielberg" rebroadcasts an interview with the popular film director who hasn't had much luck at the Academy Awards. "Wild Man of West 96th Street" rebroadcasts a segment on how residents of a New York City street are attempting to get a dangerous mentally ill man off the streets. "Andy Rooney" talks about comic strips.
S25.E49 ∙ How Did He Get Here?/The Battlefield/The Informers
"How Did He Get Here?" rebroadcasts a look at how asking for political asylum is an easy way to gain entrance to the United States. "The Battlefield" rebroadcasts a look at American weapons specialists who are helping to defuse munitions in former battlefields of Iraq. "The Informers" rebroadcasts a look at controversy over criminal informants. "Andy Rooney" talks to a body builder.
S25.E50 ∙ Mustard Gas/Macho, Tough, and Gay/Don't Leave Home
"Mustard Gas" rebroadcasts a segment on how the Navy experimented on U.S. servicemen with chemical weapons. "Macho, Tough and Gay" rebroadcasts a segment on homosexual officers who live openly as a part of the Dutch army. "Don't Leave Home" rebroadcasts a segment on how sightseers have been leaving behind a trail of pollution and destruction around the world. "Andy Rooney" talks about the film JFK (1991).
S26.E1 ∙ Waste and Fraud/Yes... But Is It Art?/Blood Money
"Waste and Fraud" examines how the United Nations Organization has allowed wasteful spending and fraud by its members. "Yes - But Is It Art?" examines whether contemporary artists are really producing art. "Blood Money" examines how medical laboratories are billing patients and the government fraudulently. "Andy Rooney" calls on high earning Americans to go on strike.
S26.E2 ∙ Doesn't Anybody Care?/Pavarotti/The Most Promising Treatment?
"Doesn't Anybody Care?" looks at a Chicago murder that was not investigated by police because the victim and suspect were black. "Pavarotti" interviews and profiles the celebrated opera star. "The Most Promising Treatment?" examines whether bone marrow transplants offer a promising treatment for breast cancer. "Andy Rooney" criticisms the plan for universal health care.
S26.E3 ∙ Fidel Castro's Health Plan/Nauru/North of the Border
"Fidel Castro's Health Plan" examines how Cuba is send all its AIDS patients to a sanatorium. "Nauru" visits the South Pacific island which is backing a play to stimulate its economy. "North of the Border" looks at how some American businesses are hiring foreign computer programmers while American programmers go unemployed. "Andy Rooney" talks about paying less for gas.
S26.E4 ∙ Arms and the Women/Jack the Ripper?/Readin', Writin' and Commercials
"Arms and the Women" looks how women across the country are arming themselves with guns. "Jack the Ripper?" investigates what is alleged to be the diary of Jack the Ripper. "Readin', Writin' and Commercials" looks at how large corporations are targeting public schools for advertisements. "Andy Rooney" talks about Camp David.
S26.E5 ∙ Rogue Cop/The $12 Billion Cleanup/Shadow of Doubt
"Rogue Cop" talks to a corrupt New York police official who talks about his crimes. "The $12 Billion Cleanup" examines how the Department of Energy's nuclear program is larger now than when the U.S. was making nuclear weapons. "Shadow of Doubt" looks at the case of Rolando Cruz who is on death row for a crime he may not have committed. "Andy Rooney" talks about paper products.
S26.E6 ∙ The Gauntlet/Bob Dole of Kansas/Law and Disorder
"The Gauntlet" looks at the Tailhook Incident and how now no upper level naval officers have been convicted. "Bob Dole of Kansas" talks to the Senator from Kansas about his work in Washington. "Law and Disorder" profiles Judge Judy Sheindlin of the New York City Family Court. "Andy Rooney" talks about the cigarette tax.
S26.E7 ∙ Is the Nuclear Nightmare Over?/A Few Good White Men/Lost in Translation
"Is the Nuclear Nightmare Over?" goes to Russia to tour a nuclear base that points its weapons at the United States. "A Few Good White Men" looks at racism in the Marine Corps. "Lost in Translation" looks at how English spoken by visitors from Japan is unintelligible to most Americans. "Andy Rooney" talks about rich people and the budget deficit.
S26.E8 ∙ Monsta/Help Wanted/Dave Barry
"Monsta" talks to a South Central Los Angeles gang leader who has written a well-received memoir. "Help Wanted" talks to a retired U.S. Army Colonel who has returned to his native Estonia to lead its military. "Dave Barry" profiles the nationally syndicated journalist and comedian. "Andy Rooney" looks at biographies.
S26.E9 ∙ 25 Years of 60 Minutes
60 Minutes looks back on twenty-five years of programming in this special anniversary show hosted by Charles Kuralt. It talks to the host and correspondents of the show and talks to producers. It looks at some of the special moments and special guests of the show throughout its history.
S26.E10 ∙ The CIA's Cocaine/Tin Man/The Commandant
"The CIA's Cocaine" examines how taxpayer money is being used by the CIA for drug smuggling. "Tin Man" looks at how some black artists have been exploited by white art dealers. "The Commandant" examines the case of a Polish man accused of running a prison camp for the Nazis. "Andy Rooney" talks about complaints about the show.
S26.E11 ∙ In Good Hands?/Operation Swordfish/Bankrupt in Florida
"In Good Hands?" looks at how many emergency rooms are staffed by contract workers who are otherwise unable to get jobs as doctors. "Operation Swordfish" looks at the DEA use and abuse of their informants. "Bankrupt in Florida" examines how most property and possessions are exempt from seizure under Florida's bankruptcy laws. "Andy Rooney" talks about social changes.
S26.E12 ∙ Yasser's Cops/Gustavo De Greiff/Welfare for the Well-Off
"Yasser's Cops" examines the new Palestinian Police Force that is charged with keeping the peace in Israel. "Gustavo De Greiff" talks to the Columbian judge who has managed to survive the drug wars. "Welfare for the Well-Off" examines how a push to lower social security benefits for the wealthy is meeting resistance from AARP. "Andy Rooney" talks about college football.
S26.E13 ∙ General Sergeyev/I-551/Mitch Snyder's Legacy
"General Sergeyev" follows a Russian General who commands nuclear missile sites as he visits nuclear missile sites in the United States. "I-551" examines the counterfeiting of alien registration cards. "Mitch Snyder's Legacy" examines questionable practices inside the nation's largest homeless shelter. "Andy Rooney" talks about useless inventions.
S26.E14 ∙ Capitol Games/Mrs. Arafat/Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore
"Capitol Games" examines how the department of corrections failed to pursue criminals who escape from halfway houses in Washington. "Mrs. Arafat" interviews Suha Arafat about her marriage and husband. "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore" looks at a program that helps poor black families leave Chicago housing projects to live in the suburbs. "Andy Rooney" looks at shoe sizes.
S26.E15 ∙ Crime & Punishment/No Miss/The Mad Woman of Srebrenica
"Crime and Punishment" examines how building more prisons and jails is not solving the high crime rate in the United States. "No Miss" looks at how missile targeting technology is freely available to those who want it. "The Mad Woman of Srebrenica" talks to a Serbian woman who is looking for her lost son. "Andy Rooney" talks about hard-to-open envelopes.
S26.E16 ∙ Swindle/Who Am I?/A Hero?
"Swindle" looks at confidence men in Arizona. "Who Am I?" examines a movement that seeks to open secret adoption files. "A Hero?" examines the case of Jim Gibbons an insurance company owner who invests in youth but has had his company taken by a commissioner. "Andy Rooney" talks about real estate ads.
S26.E17 ∙ The Jewish Intifada?/The Chief/Nasty Girl
"The Jewish Intifada?" examines how right-wing militant groups in the U.S. are attempting to derail the Israeli-Palestinian Peace Process. "The Chief" talks to the police chief of New Haven who wants police officers to be more like social workers. "Nasty Girl" looks at the case of a young woman investigating Nazi collaboration in her small town. "Andy Rooney" talks about television magazine shows.
S26.E18 ∙ My Name Is Tonya Harding/Three Days in Beirut/Getting Rich
"Three Days in Beirut" goes to Lebanon to examine the terrorist organization Hezbollah. "My Name Is Tonya Harding" looks at the troubled upbringing of the notorious U.S. Skater. "Getting Rich" talks to three men who became multimillionaires by blowing the whistle on the illegal practices of their employers. "Andy Rooney" talks about former presidents.
S26.E19 ∙ A Free Ride/Born in the USA/Dynasty
"A Free Ride" looks at how a Wall Street Trader with no money made multi-million dollar deal with brokerage houses. "Born in the USA" looks at how Americans are paying benefits for the children of illegal immigrants born in the U.S. "Dynasty" looks at Kathleen Brown continues her family's legacy by running for governor. "Andy Rooney" talks about Roman numerals.
S26.E20 ∙ Fellini/Paul Simon/Paris Was Yesterday
"Fellini" rebroadcasts a segment on the famed director Federico Fellini. "Paul Simon" rebroadcasts a profile of the famous singer and songwriter. "Paris Was Yesterday" rebroadcasts a profile of Janet Flanner who served as the Paris correspondent of The New Yorker magazine for five decades. "Andy Rooney" talks about food in ads.
S26.E21 ∙ The Education of Luis Gutierrez/The Getaway Drivers/Rob Reiner
"The Education of Luis Gutierrez" talks to a freshman congressman who wanted to make changes on Capitol Hill but was given a rude awakening. "The Getaway Drivers" looks at two people who were given difference sentences for being involved in robberies that resulted in murder. "Rob Reiner" profiles the actor and director. "Andy Rooney" talks about sports and money.
S26.E22 ∙ Parachute Lawyer/Changing the Odds/Another Chernobyl?
"Parachute Lawyer" profiles John Coale a successful ambulance chasing lawyer. "Changing the Odds" looks at parents without high school diplomas who are taking classes with their children. "Another Chernobyl?" looks at an outdated nuclear power plant in India that may have the potential for disaster. "Andy Rooney" discusses the sentence of Byron De La Beckwith.
S26.E23 ∙ Randy Shilts/Less Than a Miracle/No Comment
"Randy Shilts" profiles the homosexual journalist who chronicled the AIDS crisis. "Less Than a Miracle" examines the problems with facilitated communication and its use on autistic children. "No Comment" looks at how the Coast Guard retaliated against officers that took part in a misguided sting. "Andy Rooney" talks about the Japanese trade surplus.
S26.E24 ∙ Paul Hill/On the Money/The Jewish Intifada?
"Paul Hill" examines how he was convicted as a member of an IRA pub bombing but is now fighting to clear his name. "On the Money" examines how Kansas City has poured millions of dollars into its school system without good results. "The Jewish Intifada?" rebroadcasts an examination of how right-wing militant groups in the U.S. are attempting to derail the Israeli-Palestinian Peace Process. "Andy Rooney" discusses the case of Aldrich Ames.
S26.E25 ∙ Fingered/'A' Is for Abstinence/The Mad Russian?
"Fingered" looks at a new computerized fingerprint matching system that has solved a thirty year old murder case. "'A' Is for Abstinence" looks at an abstinence only sex education program in Louisiana that is being criticized by experts. "The Mad Russian?" interviews controversial Russian politician Vladimir Zhirinovskiy. "Andy Rooney" talks about being too serious.
S26.E26 ∙ Subcomandante Marcos/Dwayne Sexton/The State vs. James Hamm
"Subcomandante Marco" profiles the leader of the Zapatista National Liberation Army. "Dwayne Sexton" examines the case of a young boy who was the subject of a radiation experiment by the U.S. government. "The State vs. James Hamm" looks at the case of a convicted murder who was released from prison and accepted into a law school. "Andy Rooney" talks about buying new rather than fixing.
S26.E27 ∙ Who Says It Never Happened?/Mel White's Secret/Testing, Testing, Testing
"Who Says It Never Happened?" examines those who argue that the Holocaust never happened. "Mel White's Secret" talks to the televangelist who recently came out as homosexual. "Testing, Testing, Testing" examines how weapons are the only manufactured product that is not subject to safety inspections. "Andy Rooney" talks about the retirement of Charles Kuralt.
S26.E28 ∙ Up in Smoke/Semipalatinsk/Maxine Waters
"Up in Smoke" looks at how the tobacco industry refuses to make cigarettes that make it less likely to cause an accidental fire. "Semipalatinsk" examines the site of nuclear experiments conducted in the former Soviet Union. "Maxine Waters" interviews the politician representing Los Angeles, California. "Andy Rooney" discusses Holocaust denial.
S26.E29 ∙ The Final Four/Street Crime: Africa Style/It Pays to Advertise
"The Final Four" examines how college sports coaches earn kickbacks from sneaker companies. "Street Crime: Africa Style" examines violence in South Africa and whether apartheid is to blame. "It Pays to Advertise" talks to a defense team for a drug kingpin who has taken out an advertisement which some view as a hit list. "Andy Rooney" talks about a game he has created.
S26.E30 ∙ The Commodities Game/The Girl Next Door/A Very English Audience
"The Commodities Game" looks at commodities trading and how the First Lady was able to make a fortune trading cattle futures. "The Girl Next Door" examines the case of a woman accused of child molestation in a day care center. "A Very English Audience" examines some of the quirky programming on British television. "Andy Rooney" talks about taxes.
S26.E31 ∙ Memories/Nightmare in Haiti/TKO
"Memories" examines whether false memories created by psychotherapists are behind the sudden memory of childhood sexual abuse. "Nightmare in Haiti" looks at how Haiti's military government is backing death squads. "TKO" looks at how some states do little to stop fixed fights in boxing. "Andy Rooney" talks about the death of Kurt Cobain.
S26.E32 ∙ Solzhenitsyn/Right on Fred Zain!/Richard Nixon
"Solzhenitsyn" interviews Russian writer Alexander Solzhenitsyn who is now living in the United States. "Right on Fred Zain!" examines the case of a forensic detective who was found to have made fraudulent reports in thousands of cases. "Richard Nixon" revisits a 1968 interview with the President. "Andy Rooney" responds to those who criticized his comments about Kurt Cobain's suicide.
S26.E33 ∙ Chelsea... On the Rocks/Fast Money/Not in My Backyard
"Chelsea - On the Rocks" looks at corruption that had led the city of Chelsea, Massachusetts, into bankruptcy and receivership. "Fast Money" looks at how supplemental security income checks sent to drug addicts have been helping addicts to continue their lifestyle. "Not in My Backyard" looks at how an activist in Ohio has changed government policy on toxic waste plants. "Andy Rooney" talks about unnecessary inventions.
S26.E34 ∙ Never Too Late?/South of the Border/The Sound of Music
"Never Too Late" talks to a group of older women who are seeking to become parents. "South of the Border" examines how U.S. companies doing business in Mexico must routinely pay bribes. "The Sound of Music" looks at a special scholarship that gives children opportunities at Juilliard. "Andy Rooney" talks about tobacco executives.
S26.E35 ∙ Blue Cross Blue Shield/I Solemnly Swear/The $64 Dollar Question
"Blue Cross Blue Shield" looks at how not-for-profit insurance companies are run like big businesses but pay no taxes. "I Solemnly Swear" looks at the allegations of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church. "The $64 Dollar Question" looks at a legislative bill that disallows future children to qualify mothers for additional welfare. "Andy Rooney" talks about garage sales.
S26.E36 ∙ A Billion Here, a Billion There.../Go Back Where You Came From/This Land Is My Land
"A Billion Here, a Billion There" interviews several Air Force officers who claimed they were removed from duty when they argued that billions of dollars of funding was being wasted on certain weapons programs. "Go Back Where You Came From" looks at the extreme right-wing British national party. "This Land Is My Land" rebroadcasts a look at how tribal land is being returned in South Africa. "Andy Rooney" talks about items sent to him.
S26.E37 ∙ Heart to Heart/The Oregon Plan/Medal of Honor
"Heart to Heart" rebroadcasts a look at an American team that has volunteered to do surgery on Russian children. "The Oregon Plan" rebroadcasts a look at Oregon's plan to provide health coverage for everyone in the state. "Medal of Honor" examines people who falsely claim to have won the Medal of Honor.
S26.E38 ∙ The Agenda/The Ultra Secret/White Backlash
"The Agenda" talks to Bob Woodward about his new book on the Clinton White House. "The Ultra Secret" looks at how the allies broke a secret German code during World War II. "White Backlash" follows a group of skinheads as they meet and talk to the people they claim to hate. "Andy Rooney" talks about Camp David.
S26.E39 ∙ Yasser's Cops/The Rosewood Massacre/Pelican Bay
"Yasser's Cops" rebroadcasts an examination of the new Palestinian Police Force that is charged with keeping the peace in Israel. "The Rosewood Massacre" looks at a small black community that was destroyed by a white mob in 1923. "Pelican Bay" looks at a California State Prison that is accused of inhuman treatment. "Andy Rooney" talks about being serious and funny.
S26.E40 ∙ Kimberly's Story/Arms and the Woman/Parachute Lawyer
"Kimberly's Story" examines the case of a woman who claims to have gotten AIDS from her dentist. "Arms and the Women" rebroadcasts a look at how women across the country are arming themselves with guns. "Parachute Lawyer" rebroadcasts a profile of John Coale a successful ambulance chasing lawyer. "Andy Rooney" talks about uniforms.
S26.E41 ∙ The Chunnel/Tin Man/Barbra
"The Chunnel" rebroadcasts a look at protests over the underwater tunnel connecting England and France. "Tin Man" rebroadcasts a look at how some black artists have been exploited by white art dealers. "Barbra" rebroadcasts a profile of the actress and singer Barbra Streisand. "Andy Rooney" talks about show and sock sizes.
S26.E42 ∙ Halcion/Paul Hill/The $12 Billion Clean Up
"Halcion" rebroadcasts a segment on whether the sleeping pill is safe for people to use. "Paul Hill" rebroadcasts an examination into how he was convicted as a member of an IRA pub bombing but is now fighting to clear his name. "The $12 Billion Cleanup" rebroadcasts an examination into how the Department of Energy's nuclear program is larger now than when the U.S. was making nuclear weapons. "Andy Rooney" talks about small inventions.
S26.E43 ∙ Swindle/Nasty Girl/Bankrupt in Florida
"Swindle" rebroadcasts a look at confidence men in Arizona. "Nasty Girl" rebroadcasts a look at the case of a young woman investigating Nazi collaboration in her small town. "Bankrupt in Florida" rebroadcasts an examination into how most property and possessions are exempt from seizure under Florida's bankruptcy laws. "Andy Rooney" talks about paper products.
S26.E44 ∙ Made in the USA/American Gothic Gone Mad/Randy Shilts
"Made in the USA" rebroadcasts a look at a Japanese factory that is changing labels to sell to the U.S. Military. "American Gothic Gone Mad" rebroadcasts a segment on the case of an elderly couple who murdered drifters as part of a cattle-rustling scheme. "Randy Shilts" rebroadcasts a profile of the homosexual journalist who chronicled the AIDS crisis. "Andy Rooney" talks about speed limits.
S26.E45 ∙ Yes... But Is It Art?/Question of Mercy/A Few Good White Men
"Yes - But Is It Art?" rebroadcasts an examination into whether contemporary artists are really producing art. "Question of Mercy" rebroadcasts a talk to a euthanasia activist who helped eight AIDS patients end their lives. "A Few Good White Men" rebroadcasts a look at racism in the Marine Corps. "Andy Rooney" talks about a room for things that don't work.
S26.E46 ∙ Monsta/Pavarotti/I-551
"Monsta" rebroadcasts a talk with a South Central Los Angeles gang leader who has written a well-received memoir. "Pavarotti" rebroadcasts an interview and profile of the celebrated opera star. "I-551" rebroadcasts an examination into the counterfeiting of alien registration cards. "Andy Rooney" talks about real estate ads.
S26.E47 ∙ Three Days in Beirut/Never Too Late?/The Lambs of Christ?
"Three Days in Beirut" rebroadcasts a visit to Lebanon to examine the terrorist organization Hezbollah. "Never Too Late" rebroadcasts a talk to a group of older women who are seeking to become parents. "The Lambs of Christ?" rebroadcasts a segment on a militant anti-abortion group that has forced doctors from their practice. "Andy Rooney" talks about the telephone.
S26.E48 ∙ Blue Cross Blue Shield/Fingered/Fidel Castro's Health Plan
"Blue Cross Blue Shield" looks at how not-for-profit insurance companies are run like big businesses but pay no taxes. "Fingered" looks at a new computerized fingerprint matching system that has solved a thirty year old murder case. "Fidel Castro's Health Plan" examines how Cuba is send all its AIDS patients to a sanatorium. "Andy Rooney" talks about hard to open envelopes.
S26.E49 ∙ Subcomandante Marcos/TKO/The Getaway Drivers
"Subcomandante Marco" profiles the leader of the Zapatista National Liberation Army. "TKO" looks at how some states do little to stop fixed fights in boxing. "The Getaway Drivers" looks at two people who were given difference sentences for being involved in robberies that resulted in murder. "Andy Rooney" talks about new products to fix problems.
S26.E50 ∙ Semipalatinsk/Mel White's Secret/The Cure That Killed
"Semipalatinsk" rebroadcasts an examination of the site of nuclear experiments conducted in the former Soviet Union. "Mel White's Secret" rebroadcasts a talk to the televangelist who recently came out as homosexual. "The Cure That Killed" rebroadcasts a segment on hemophiliacs that were infected with HIV through their treatments. "Andy Rooney" talks about advertisements for free stuff.
S27.E1 ∙ The Killers/Bud McFarlane/A Matter of Honor
"The Killers" looks at U.N. operation in Rwanda where Hutus are massacring Tutsis. "Bud McFarlane" talks to the former National Security Adviser about the Iran-Contra Scandal. "A Matter of Honor" looks at Naval Academy Midshipmen who are caught up in the 1992 cheating scandal. "Andy Rooney" talks about striking athletes.
S27.E2 ∙ Operation Just Cause/Wampum Wonderland/Routine Blood Test
"Update" discusses former President Carters negotiation trip to Haiti. "Operation Just Cause" looks at Panama after the apprehension of Manuel Noriega. "Wampum Wonderland" looks at a Native American tribe opening a casino in Connecticut. "Routine Blood Test" looks at the controversy over mandating HIV testing for routine blood tests. "Andy Rooney" talks about sexual harassment.
S27.E3 ∙ The New Black Power/So You Want to Do Business in Russia?/F.O.B.?
"The New Black Power" looks at the Congressional Black Caucus and its relationship with the president. "So You Want to Do Business in Russia?" looks at the problems that American businessmen are running into as they try to make a living in Russia. "F.O.B.?" talks to billionaire Don Tyson about his relationship with the president. "Andy Rooney" talks about lawyers.
S27.E4 ∙ An Exercise in Hypocrisy/Million Dollar Babies/Making a Baby
"An Exercise in Hypocrisy" examines whether the U.N. War Crimes Tribunal in Bosnia will ever hear a case. "Million Dollar Babies" looks at the International Management Group's work with the world of professional tennis. "Making a Baby" looks at how some women are selling their eggs. "Andy Rooney" talks about new cars.
S27.E5 ∙ The Spoils of War/Anthony Hopkins/Closing Up
"The Spoils of War" follows an American delegation of veterans to Vietnam in search of remains. "Anthony Hopkins" profiles the famous actor. "Closing Up" looks at why some military bases scheduled for closure have not closed. "Andy Rooney" talks about the dictionary.
S27.E6 ∙ The Gene from Limone/Enough/F-22
"The Gene from Limone" looks at how a mutant gene may lead to the prevention of plaque build-up in arteries. "Enough" goes to Wausau, Wisconsin, to explore the effects of an influx of immigration. "F-22" looks at the powerful air craft that the Air Force is lobbying support for. "Andy Rooney" looks at city names.
S27.E7 ∙ Skunk Works/DNA/The Ugly Face of Freedom
"Skunk Works" talks to the inventor of the Stealth Fighter about his plane and its use. "DNA" examines the reliability and accuracy of DNA testing in crime cases. "The Ugly Face of Freedom" looks at antisemitism in Ukraine and its history. "Andy Rooney" talks about a presidential poll.
S27.E8 ∙ Going, Going, Gone/N.O.P.D. Blues/P.J. O'Rourke
"Going, Going, Gone" compares pensions for departing congressmen and similarly salaried corporate executives. "N.O.P.D. Blues" looks at how the New Orleans police department is being called the most brutal in the U.S. "P.J. O'Rourke" talks to the satirist about his writing career. "Andy Rooney" talks about dog intelligence.
S27.E9 ∙ Jennifer and Everardo/Made in the USA/Kiryas Joel 10950 New York
"Jennifer and Everardo" to talks an activist on a hunger strike to free her husband who is a Guatemalan guerrilla leader. "Made in the USA" looks at the clash in France between French and America culture. "Kiryas Joel 10950 New York" examines whether a Hasidic sect diverted public money for religious purposes. "Andy Rooney" discusses the lottery.
S27.E10 ∙ The Notebook/The Wrong Man?/Rolling Stones
"The Notebook" looks at a diary and notes planning the World Trade Center bombing. "The Wrong Man?" examines a convicted murderer who claims to have a proven alibi. "Rolling Stones" profiles the famous rock band. "Andy Rooney" talks about the recent election.
S27.E11 ∙ The President's Lawyer/Cracking Down/Whose Life Is It Anyway?
"The President's Lawyer" talks to Bob Bennett who discusses his law practice. "Cracking Down" looks at a South Carolina hospital that is rescinding a policy that threatens crack-addicted pregnant women with jail time if they don't seek treatment. "Whose Life Is It Anyway?" look at a euthanasia activist in Canada. "Andy Rooney" talks about Christmas.
S27.E12 ∙ Arms Supermarket/Death Wish/Femme Fatale
"Arms Supermarket" looks at the U.S. arms business and visits a trade show for arms manufacturers. "Death Wish" looks at a man who seeks to stop the appeals process in his death penalty sentence. "Femme Fatale" profiles French actress Jeanne Moreau. "Andy Rooney" talks about men and bags.
S27.E13 ∙ Why?/The Ladies from Kapooka/Crusader
"Why?" examines why the World Health Organization blocked a donation of Cholera vaccine to Peru. "The Ladies from Kapooka" looks at military training for Australian female recruits. "Crusader" interviews FDA commissioner David Kessler. "Andy Rooney" talks about NAFTA and GATT.
S27.E14 ∙ Corruption, Inc./Behind the Seams/Hanan Ashrawi
"Corruption, Inc." investigates corruption and fraud in Nigeria. "Behind the Seams" looks at the relationship between the U.S. fashion industry and its subcontracted workers who are demanding their rights. "Hanan Ashrawi" talks to the Palestinian activist about the Mideast peace process. "Andy Rooney" looks at vintage magazine ads.
S27.E15 ∙ The Sarcophagus/Prince of Broadway/Father & Son
"The Sarcophagus" talks to scientists who are studying the concrete tomb created to seal off the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. "Prince of Broadway" profiles musical director Hal Prince. "Father and Son" talks to a man charged for helping his father commit suicide. "Andy Rooney" talks about why we need two of many things.
S27.E16 ∙ The Entertainers
60 Minutes looks back on some of the many entertainers it has interviewed and profiled in its history. It talks to famous actors and actresses of the stage and screen. It also look at some of the many musicians and comedians who have been interviewed on the show.
S27.E17 ∙ 70 Years Old/HIV Positive/Witness for the Prosecution
"70 Years Old" profiles actor Paul Newman. "HIV Positive" talks to a woman who was falsely diagnosed with HIV. "Witness for the Prosecution" talks to an assistant U.S. Attorney whose been accused of being too close to gang informants. "Andy Rooney" talks about Democrat loses in the recent election.
S27.E18 ∙ What About Orphanages?/Cecilia/The Vogels
"What About Orphanages?" examines the debate over orphanages versus welfare for unwed teenage mothers. "Cecilia" profiles Italian soprano Cecilia Bartoli. "The Vogels" talks about Herbert and Dorothy Vogel about their massive art collection.
S27.E19 ∙ Pelican Bay/Anna Deavere Smith/Life & Death in an Irish Town
"Pelican Bay" examines how a California court has brought down an indictment against the state for the inhuman treatment of prisoners. "Anna Deavere Smith" talks to the playwright about her one woman show. "Life and Death in an Irish Town" visits the town of Stabane, Ireland, to see how it has changed after twenty years. "Andy Rooney" talks about his age.
S27.E20 ∙ Don't Count Them Out/On the Square?/We Are the Church
"Don't Count Them Out" examines how Russia continues its efforts to upgrade its missile systems. "On the Square?" looks at how the government pays business with mob ties to build federal buildings. "We Are the Church" looks at how some Catholics pressing the Church for liberal reforms. "Andy Rooney" talks about professional football.
S27.E21 ∙ What Assault Weapons Ban?/Summer Camp/Tom Daschle Is Missing
"What Assault Weapons Ban?" examines how assault weapons are still for sale despite an assault weapon ban. "Summer Camp" looks at a summer camp for people with AIDS. "Tom Daschle Is Missing" talks to three widows who claim that their husbands died due to an aviation company Daschle gave political assistance.
S27.E22 ∙ Operation Restore Aristide/Infomercials/Who Shall Overcome?
"Operation Restore Aristide" talks to the Haitian President about his country and U.S. assistance. "Infomercials" looks at the growing popularity of direct advertising. "Who Shall Overcome?" looks at a controversy in the NAACP about questionable accounting. "Andy Rooney" talks about the justice system.
S27.E23 ∙ President Phil Gramm?/Did He, or Didn't He?/Some of Our Planes Are Missing
"President Phil Gramm?" talks to the Senator of Texas about running for president. "Did He, or Didn't He?" interviews controversial bond trader Orlando Joseph Jett. "Some of Our Planes Are Missing" looks at how our government has been almost giving away C-130's. "Andy Rooney" talks about advertising.
S27.E24 ∙ Highway Robbery/Get Real/E-Systems
"Highway Robbery" looks at how some young teens have turned to computer hacking. "Get Real" looks at how many college classes are taught by graduate students and not professors. "E-Systems" looks at a Texas corporation that is working with the CIA. "Andy Rooney" talks about capital punishment.
S27.E25 ∙ Derivatives/The Language Factor/Washington Station
"Derivatives" examines derivatives and the dangers they pose to investors and financial markets. "The Language Factor" looks at the need for English Language instructions for some young African-Americans. "Washington Station" examines Cold War KGB operations in Washington, D.C. "Andy Rooney" talks daytime talk shows.
S27.E26 ∙ Gulf War Syndrome/Fender Benders/He Says, She Says
"Gulf War Syndrome" reports on how the Pentagon has admitted that Gulf War soldiers were exposed to chemical weapons. "Fender Benders" looks insurance fraud and automobile accidents. "He Says, She Says" talks to former Governors Mario Cuomo and Ann Richards. "Andy Rooney" talks about the weather.
S27.E27 ∙ Confessions of a Tobacco Lobbyist/Causes Unknown/Kurt Masur
"Confessions of a Tobacco Lobbyist" talks to a former tobacco lobbyist who now has throat cancer. "Causes Unknown" examines 35 years ago medical mystery in England that may be the country's first AIDS case."Kurt Masur" profiles the famous conductor and looks at his career. "Andy Rooney" talks about letter writing.
S27.E28 ∙ Last Rights/Michael Marcum/Lisa Herdahl vs. Pontotoc County
"Last Rights" talks to doctors and nurses who debate Oregon's Right-to-Die law. "Michael Marcum" talks to an assistant sheriff about his prior murder conviction. "Lisa Herdahl vs. Pontotoc County" talks to a mother suing a school over prayer. "Andy Rooney" talks about the Academy Awards.
S27.E29 ∙ Tales from the Dirty War/Welcome Back Mrs. Khadder/No Joy in Mudville
"Tales from the Dirty War" talks to a retired Argentinian military officer about his role in a massacre of innocent people. "Welcome Back Mrs. Khadder" looks at a procedure that creates clinical death to assist in the removal of an aneurysm. "No Joy in Mudville" talks to Pete Rose about his love of baseball and his desire to be in the Hall of Fame.
S27.E30 ∙ The Second Wave/Are They Worth It/Stradivari
"The Second Wave" examines AIDS in the homosexual community. "Are They Worth It" examines how military academies are producing officers of the same quality as ROTC programs throughout the country. "Stradivari" looks at the Stradivarius violin and why it is so valuable. "Andy Rooney" talks about barns.
S27.E31 ∙ The World According to George/Shoko Asahara/The Catholics
"The World According to George" talks to boxer George Foreman about his return to the ring. "Shoko Asahara" examines how the Japanese government has cracked down on the Aum Shinrikyo cult led by Shoko Asahara. "The Catholics" looks at how the Catholic Church is trying to gain more followers. "Andy Rooney" talks about gifts he has received.
S27.E32 ∙ President Clinton/The Michigan Militia/Can We Prevent Another One?
"President Clinton" talks to the President about the Oklahoma City Bombing. "The Michigan Militia" looks at a group of people in Michigan that are preparing for war against the government. "Can We Prevent Another One?" examines what the government can do to prevent domestic terrorism. "Andy Rooney" talks about the Oklahoma City Bombing.
S27.E33 ∙ Up Against the Wal-Mart/Battered/The Resister
"Up Against the Wal-Mart" looks at grass roots efforts to prevent the movement of Wal-Mart into small communities. "Battered" looks at domestic violence against women. "The Resister" talks to a U.S. Army General about a clandestine right wing publication that is apparently the work of Special Forces soldiers. "Andy Rooney" talks about the national debt.
S27.E34 ∙ Operation Star Watch/The Crooner/Chips
"Operation Star Watch" looks at how an FBI undercover operation to track drug smugglers is helping the Columbian cartels. "The Crooner" talks to Tony Bennett about his return to singing. "Chips" looks at how Pentium computer chips are stolen and used as cash. "Andy Rooney" talks about movie and television violence.
S27.E35 ∙ What Really Happened?/Christiane Amanpour/The Axman Cometh
"What Really Happened?" examines the siege and eventual fire at the Branch Davidian compound in Waco, Texas. "Christiane Amanpour" talks to the CNN journalist about her career and motivation. "The Axman Cometh" talks to John Kasich about the plan to balance the federal budget. "Andy Rooney" talks about the most spoken language of the world.
S27.E36 ∙ The Pentagon Turned Its Back on Them/Absolutely Fabulous/Flight 712/Riccardo Muti
"The Pentagon Turned Its Back on Them" examines how the Pentagon has denied the existence of war in El Salvador. "Absolutely Fabulous" talks to the two stars of a popular British sitcom. "Flight 712" talks to the crew of a flight that that were tortured and are now suing the U.S. government. "Riccardo Muti" talks to the Italian conductor. "Andy Rooney" talks about a speech he made to the National Press Club.
S27.E37 ∙ DNA/Tin Man/A Sweet Deal
"DNA" rebroadcasts a segment on the reliability and accuracy of DNA testing in crime cases. "Tin Man" rebroadcasts a look at how some black artists have been exploited by white art dealers. "A Sweet Deal" examines the conflict over whether the government should end sugar subsidies. "Andy Rooney" talks about dog intelligence.
S27.E38 ∙ Thalidomide/N.O.P.D. Blues/NPR
"Thalidomide" examines whether the dangerous drug can help against AIDS. "N.O.P.D. Blues" rebroadcasts a look at how the New Orleans police department is being called the most brutal in the U.S. "NPR" looks at the congressional effort to cut the budget of National Public Radio. "Andy Rooney" talks about garage sales.
S27.E39 ∙ Mr. Robinson/They're Her Elephants/Jennifer and Everardo
"Mr. Robinson" rebroadcasts a profile of professional basketball player David Robinson. "They're Her Elephants" talks to a researcher in Kenya who is troubled by the rampant hunting of elephants. "Jennifer and Everardo" rebroadcasts a segment on an activist on a hunger strike to free her husband who is a Guatemalan guerrilla leader. "Andy Rooney" discusses cold remedies.
S27.E40 ∙ Don't Count Them Out/Wampum Wonderland/The Vogels
"Don't Count Them Out" rebroadcasts an examination of how Russia continues its efforts to upgrade its missile systems. "Wampum Wonderland" rebroadcasts a look at a Native American tribe opening a casino in Connecticut. "The Vogels" rebroadcasts a segment on Herbert and Dorothy Vogel about their massive art collection. "Andy Rooney" talks about reading bills.
S27.E41 ∙ Corruption, Inc./Infomercials/Routine Blood Test
"Corruption, Inc." rebroadcasts a segment on corruption and fraud in Nigeria. "Infomercials" rebroadcasts a look at the growing popularity of direct advertising. "Routine Blood Test" rebroadcasts a look at the controversy over mandating HIV testing for routine blood tests. "Andy Rooney" talks about the cost of cars.
S27.E42 ∙ The Spoils of War/Skunk Works/Going, Going, Gone
"The Spoils of War" rebroadcasts a segment that follows an American delegation of veterans to Vietnam in search of remains. "Skunk Works" rebroadcasts a talk to the inventor of the Stealth Fighter about his plane and its use. "Going, Going, Gone" rebroadcasts a segment comparing pensions for departing congressmen and similarly salaried corporate executives.
S27.E43 ∙ What Assault Weapons Ban?/The Second Wave/Life & Death in an Irish Town
"What Assault Weapons Ban?" rebroadcasts an examination into how assault weapons are still for sale despite an assault weapon ban. "The Second Wave" rebroadcasts an examination into AIDS in the homosexual community. "Life and Death in an Irish Town" rebroadcasts a visit to the town of Stabane, Ireland, to see how it has changed after twenty years. "Andy Rooney" talks about the service at the post office.
S27.E44 ∙ The Gene from Limone/The Sarcophagus/Death Wish
"The Gene from Limone" rebroadcasts a look at how a mutant gene may lead to the prevention of plaque build-up in arteries. "The Sarcophagus" rebroadcasts a talk to scientists who are studying the concrete tomb created to seal off the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. "Death Wish" rebroadcasts a look at a man who seeks to stop the appeals process in his death penalty sentence. "Andy Rooney" discusses storing stuff that doesn't work.
S27.E45 ∙ Rolling Stones/Confessions of a Tobacco Lobbyist/Derivatives
"Rolling Stones" rebroadcasts a profile of the famous rock band. "Confessions of a Tobacco Lobbyist" rebroadcasts a talk to a former tobacco lobbyist who now has throat cancer. "Derivatives" rebroadcasts an examination of derivatives and the dangers they pose to investors and financial markets. "Andy Rooney" talks about money and talk shows.
S27.E46 ∙ The Getaway Drivers/What About Orphanages?/Stradivari
"The Getaway Drivers" rebroadcasts a look at two people who were given difference sentences for being involved in robberies that resulted in murder. "What About Orphanages?" rebroadcasts an examination into the debate over orphanages versus welfare for unwed teenage mothers. "Stradivari" rebroadcasts a look at the Stradivarius violin and why it is so valuable. "Andy Rooney" talks about men carrying bags.
S27.E47 ∙ Femme Fatale/Summer Camp/E-Systems
"Femme Fatale" rebroadcasts a profile of French actress Jeanne Moreau. "Summer Camp" rebroadcasts a look at a summer camp for people with AIDS. "E-Systems" rebroadcasts a look at a Texas corporation that is working with the CIA. "Andy Rooney" talks about advertisements.
S27.E48 ∙ Last Rights/Lisa Herdahl vs. Pontotoc County/Politics Taiwan Style
"Last Rights" talks to doctors and nurses who debate Oregon's Right-to-Die law. "Lisa Herdahl vs. Pontotoc County" talks to a mother suing a school over prayer. "Politics Taiwan Style" looks at how members of the Taiwanese Parliament sometimes settle disputes with fist fighting. "Andy Rooney" talks about plugs and electrical cords.
S27.E49 ∙ Gulf War Syndrome/Behind the Seams/A Letter from Jermarr
"Gulf War Syndrome" reports on how the Pentagon has admitted that Gulf War soldiers were exposed to chemical weapons. "Behind the Seams" looks at the relationship between the U.S. fashion industry and its subcontracted workers who are demanding their rights. "A Letter from Jermarr" talks to a man who plead guilty to murder because he wants to die. "Andy Rooney" talks about eating an ice cream cone.
S27.E50 ∙ Harry Wu/Dwayne Sexton/Crusader
"Harry Wu" talks to the Chinese human rights activist and his wife about his imprisonment and abuses in China. "Dwayne Sexton" rebroadcasts a segment that examines the case of a young boy who was the subject of a radiation experiment by the U.S. government. "Crusader" rebroadcasts a interview with FDA commissioner David Kessler. "Andy Rooney" talks about hairstyles.
S28.E1 ∙ Saddam's Son/Wanted/Andre Agassi
"Saddam's Son" talks to the man who once worked as a double for one of Saddam Hussein's sons. "Wanted" talks to Bosnian Serb leaders Radovan Karadzic and Ratko Mladic who face imprisonment by the UN War Crimes Tribunal. "Andre Agassi" profiles the superstar tennis player. "Andy Rooney" talks about the summer.
S28.E2 ∙ The Chief/Too Good to Be True?/Ben Bradlee
"The Chief" talks to Los Angeles police chief Willie Williams about his controversial tenure. "Too Good to Be True?" looks at the work of teacher Marva Collins who claims inner-city children can compete academically. "Ben Bradlee" looks at the career of the former Washington Post editor. "Andy Rooney" talks about advertisements.
S28.E3 ∙ Packing a Gun/Comrade Ambassador/HMO
"Packing a Gun" looks at how some states are passing legislation to allow ordinary citizens to own a gun. "Comrade Ambassador" talks to the former Soviet ambassador about his diplomatic career. "HMO" looks at the growth of health maintenance organizations and whether they are producing good results. "Andy Rooney" talks about safety laws.
S28.E4 ∙ What About Vince Foster/The Other America/Stars on the Parallel Bars
"What About Vince Foster" talks to an investigative reporter about his investigation into the death of the White House deputy counsel. "The Other America" looks at rural slums in Texas that lack running water and sewage. "Stars on the Parallel Bars" looks at the young girls that are training to be Olympic gymnasts. "Andy Rooney" offers money to identify the murderer of Ronald Goldman and Nicole Brown Simpson.
S28.E5 ∙ The Blue Wall of Silence/Take Me Out to the Ball Game/The Worst Nightmare
"The Blue Wall of Silence" talks to a police officer who is turning in other cops for being involved in the drug trade. "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" looks at minor-league baseball as a cheaper form of entertainment than the major leagues. "The Worst Nightmare" investigates a shipment of beryllium that showed up in Lithuania. "Andy Rooney" talks about the O.J. Simpson murder case.
S28.E6 ∙ The Boy Who Knew Too Much/Back on Broadway/Women at Risk?
"The Boy Who Knew Too Much" talks to the son of Terry Nichols who may have to testify against his father. "Back on Broadway" profiles Julie Andrews who is preparing to return to Broadway. "Women at Risk?" looks at studies about the danger posed by breast implants. "Andy Rooney" talks about his medical problems.
S28.E7 ∙ Deadbeat Dad/Madam Speaker/Land Mines
"Deadbeat Dad" talks to a divorced father who was arrested for not paying child support payments. "Madam Speaker" profiles the Speaker of the House of Commons. "Land Mines" looks at how Cambodia stills suffers from land mines placed during decades of war. "Andy Rooney" talks about offensive sports team names.
S28.E8 ∙ Yitzhak Rabin/Racial Tracking/To Your Health
"Yitzhak Rabin" looks at the react to his assassination from major Israeli leaders. "Racial Tracking" goes to a Georgia to look into a controversial school segregation scheme. "To Your Health" looks at how wine in moderation can help prevent heart disease. "Andy Rooney" talks to Charles Kuralt about his book.
S28.E9 ∙ Cigarettes/Car Talk/Southbury
"Cigarettes" looks at whether major tobacco companies lied about whether their products were addictive. "Car Talk" talks to two radio talk show hosts that focus on cars. "Southbury" examines the debate over living conditions in a private institution for the mentally handicapped. "Andy Rooney" discusses the response to his million dollar reward offer.
S28.E10 ∙ Over There/One Voice/A Hole in His Head
"Over There" talks to several foreign military officers about what American soldiers will experience if they go to Bosnia. "One Voice" examines whether welfare recipients should go to work before they get aid. "A Hole in His Head" looks at the transformation of a Parkinson's Patient who went through a pallidotomy. "Andy Rooney" looks at the political debate about big government.
S28.E11 ∙ Life... By Transplant/Come Blow Your Horn/Unsportsmanlike Conduct
"Life - By Transplant" talks to professor Lloyd Cohen about the shortage of organ donations. "Come Blow Your Horn" profiles jazz musician Wynton Marsalis. "Unsportsmanlike Conduct" looks at the questionably conduct of many modern day athletes. "Andy Rooney" talks about handicapped parking.
S28.E12 ∙ Toto Constant/Martha Stewart/The Last Time We Saw Paris
"Toto Constant" talks to the FRAPH leader who claims he worked with the CIA when the military was in Haiti. "Martha Stewart" talks to the television host about her career. "The Last Time We Saw Paris" looks at recent changes made in Paris. "Andy Rooney" compares Type A and Type B personalities.
S28.E13 ∙ The President/Who Poisoned Maryann/Pay Attention!
"The President" talks to Bill Clinton about his decisions to send troops to Bosnia. "Who Poisoned Maryann" examines who poisoned a scientist with a dangerous radioactive isotope. "Pay Attention!" looks at Ritalin treatments for those with ADHD. "Andy Rooney" talks about lemon in cleaning products.
S28.E14 ∙ Cash Now Die Later/Earthquakes, Riots, and Now the Subway/Capital Hill Nine
"Cash Now Die Later" looks at how some terminally ill patients are cashing in insurance policies and making big bucks. "Earthquakes, Riots, and Now the Subway" looks at how the Los Angeles subway system in costing tax payers millions in overruns. "Capital Hill Nine" talks to several retiring senators about why they are leaving public office. "Andy Rooney" address not being in the Bill Clinton interview last week.
S28.E15 ∙ Welcome Back Mrs. Khadder/Nadja/Jennifer and Everardo
"Welcome Back Mrs. Khadder" rebroadcasts a look at a procedure that creates clinical death to assist in the removal of an aneurysm. "Nadja" looks at the life and aspirations of a young violinist. "Jennifer and Everardo" rebroadcasts a segment about an activist on a hunger strike to free her husband who is a Guatemalan guerrilla leader.
S28.E16 ∙ Thoralf Sundt, M.D./Subcomandante Marcos/Randy Shilts
"Thoralf Sundt, M.D." rebroadcasts a segment on a brain surgeon who is suffering from a blood and bone disease. "Subcomandante Marco" rebroadcasts a profile of the leader of the Zapatista National Liberation Army. "Randy Shilts" rebroadcasts an interview with the journalist about his career and AIDS diagnosis. "Andy Rooney" talks to a guard at a boat show.
S28.E17 ∙ The Engineer/Yo-Yo Ma/White Collar Blues
"The Engineer" looks at how Israel remain in danger from terrorism despite the assassination of a prominent suicide bomb-maker. "Yo-Yo Ma" profiles the famous cellist. "White Collar Blues" looks at how unemployed middle-age professionals are having a hard time finding a job. "Andy Rooney" talks about there being too many holidays.
S28.E18 ∙ An American Dilemma/Sacks/Kidnapped
"An American Dilemma" examines the political dilemma of helping both the Kurds and Turks. "Sacks" profiles the famous neurologist and author. "Kidnapped" looks at how an agricultural scientist was kidnapped by guerrillas in Columbia. "Andy Rooney" looks at the antics of politicians.
S28.E19 ∙ Starved to Death/Springsteen/January 28, 1986
"Starved to Death" looks at how starvation killed children at a Shanghai orphanage. "Springsteen" profiles the famous rock singer. "January 28, 1986" looks back on the tenth anniversary of the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster. "Andy Rooney" talks about first ladies of the United States.
S28.E20 ∙ Down-Home Diva/Curtain Call/George Burns
"Down-Home Diva" profiles the life and career of opera singer Marilyn Horne. "Curtain Call" visits Casa Verdi a retirement home for former opera singers. "George Burns" profiles the 100 year old comedian. "Andy Rooney" talks about eating out at restaurants.
S28.E21 ∙ Jeffrey Wigand, PhD/Richard Leakey
"Jeffrey Wigand, PhD" talks to the whistle-blower who discloses what he learned when he worked at Brown and Williamson. "Richard Leakey" talks to the conservationist about his campaign to become president of Kenya. "Andy Rooney" talks about people using 'junior' in their name.
S28.E22 ∙ Say It Isn't So.../Shoot Not to Kill/Too Tough?
"Say It Isn't So" looks at the rise of forgeries in sports memorabilia. "Shoot Not to Kill" looks at how the military is researching into to the use of non-lethal weapons. "Too Tough?" looks at how laws aimed at drug kingpins are being used against small-time dealers. "Andy Rooney" discusses height with an NBA star.
S28.E23 ∙ Germ Warfare/A Fine Kettle of Fish/$12 Billion Piggy Bank
"Germ Warfare" looks at U.S. preparations for biological and chemical attacks. "A Fine Kettle of Fish" talks to the mayor of New York City who is taking on the Mafia in a fish market. "$12 Billion Piggy Bank" looks at how Nevada is collecting money for a nuclear waste disposal site that is not being used. "Andy Rooney" discusses Republican presidential candidates.
S28.E24 ∙ Change of Address/Family Values/Not Your Average Case of Arson
"Change of Address" looks at how the post office was used in a scam by a forgery group. "Family Values" looks at a family where a son has kidnapped a father to prevent an assisted suicide. "Not Your Average Case of Arson" follows a man accused of arson who claims to have burned down a crack house. "Andy Rooney" discusses indecisiveness in politicians.
S28.E25 ∙ The Next First Lady?/Prison Rape/What Makes Steve Run?
"The Next First Lady?" profiles potential first lady Elizabeth Dole and talks to her husband. "Prison Rape" talks to an advocate for rape victims who calls for more protection for inmates."What Makes Steve Run?" profiles Republican Presidential Candidate Steve Forbes. "Andy Rooney" talks about the flat tax.
S28.E26 ∙ Mousa Abu Marzook/Mike Nichols/Tipping the Scales/George Burns
"Mousa Abu Marzook" looks at the case of the Hamas leader that was recently arrested. "Mike Nichols" profiles the famed Hollywood director. "Tipping the Scales" looks at jury nullification and whether it should be more common. "George Burns" discusses the late actor. "Andy Rooney" talks about business fundraisers.
S28.E27 ∙ The Greatest/American Enterprise/Area 51: Catch 22
"The Greatest" looks at the life of boxer Muhammad Ali and discusses his struggle with Parkinson's Disease. "American Enterprise" looks at the growth of the marijuana industry. "Area 51: Catch 22" talks to workers at the secret base who are suing the government for being exposed to hazardous chemicals. "Andy Rooney" talks about movie credits.
S28.E28 ∙ Blowing Smoke/A Woman of Substance/The Bicycle Club
"Blowing Smoke" talks to another scientists who says smoking is dangerous. "A Woman of Substance" profiles opera diva Denyce Graves. "The Bicycle Club" looks at how the Justice Department owns a crooked gambling casino. "Andy Rooney" acts as a television critic.
S28.E29 ∙ The Letter/Imus
"The Letter" investigators look into a possible case of jury tampering in the O.J. Simpson trial involving Francine Florio-Bunten. "Imus" interviews the radio host about his controversial show. "Andy Rooney" talks about interesting news stories of the past week.
S28.E30 ∙ Easy Money in Hard Times/The Mormons/Spike Lee
"Easy Money in Hard Times" looks at how executive compensation is much higher than the pay of an average American. "The Mormons" looks at one of the fastest growing religions in the world and talks to its president. "Spike Lee" profiles the filmmaker. "Andy Rooney" talks about self-advertising.
S28.E31 ∙ Farrakhan/Spitting Image
"Farrakhan" interviews controversial Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan. "Spitting Image" takes a look at the popular British political satire programs as it ends its run on television. "Andy Rooney" talks about the recent capture of Theodore Kaczynski in Montana.
S28.E32 ∙ Do You Really Want to Know?/One Child's Labor/One Survivor Remembers
"Do You Really Want to Know?" looks at the advantages and disadvantages of genetic testing. "One Child's Labor" talks to a young man who is taking on the world in a fight to end child labor. "One Survivor Remembers" talks to a survivor of a Holocaust death march. "Andy Rooney" asks if President Clinton pays his own tips.
S28.E33 ∙ Chernobyl/Whose Baby Is It?/Hezbollah
"Chernobyl" examines whether the nuclear disaster was at catastrophic as was once believed. "Whose Baby Is It?" looks at the case of a father who is fighting for custody of his son. "Hezbollah" looks at the controversial Islamic movement that is gaining popularity in Lebanon. "Ivins and Crouch, Crouch and Ivins" debate the verdict in the Bernhard Goetz civil trial. "Andy Rooney" talks about changes in the show.
S28.E34 ∙ The Lost Commandos/The Last Supper/Timber Wars
"The Lost Commandos" looks at Vietnamese POWs who were hired by the U.S. and are now seeking retribution. "The Last Supper" looks at a restoration effort for the famous painting. "Timber Wars" looks at the growing conflict between the timber industry and environmentalists. "Ivins and Crouch, Crouch and Ivins" debate making English the official language of the U.S. "Andy Rooney" talks about Jackie Kennedy's recent auction.
S28.E35 ∙ Punishing Saddam/Cartier-Bresson/Little Fish
"Punishing Saddam" looks at how sanctions in Iraq hurt children while not affecting Iraq's leadership. "Cartier-Bresson" talks to the famous photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson. "Little Fish" looks at a politician who went undercover to investigate lobbying. "O'Rourke and Ivins, Ivins and O'Rourke" debate raising the minimum wage. "Andy Rooney" talks about the Montana Freemen.
S28.E36 ∙ William Pierce, PhD/Facts of Life in Russia/Jack Kevorkian
"William Pierce, PhD" talks to the author of a controversial anti-government novel. "Facts of Life in Russia" looks at the growing problems of poverty and illness in Russia. "Jack Kevorkian" interviews the controversial euthanasia activist. "O'Rourke and Ivins, Ivins and O'Rourke" debate the value of political pundits.
S28.E37 ∙ The Pentagon Turned Its Back on Them/Michael Marcum/Open and Shut Case?
"The Pentagon Turned Its Back on Them" rebroadcasts a segment on how the Pentagon has denied the existence of war in El Salvador. "Michael Marcum" rebroadcasts a talk to an assistant sheriff about his prior murder conviction. "Crouch and Ivins, Ivins and Crouch" debate homosexual marriage. "Open and Shut Case?" looks at how difficult it can be to sue and airline after a crash. "Andy Rooney" visits cyberspace.
S28.E38 ∙ Partial-Birth Abortion/A Piece of the Rock/Mountain Madness
"Partial Birth Abortion" examines the controversial medical procedure that many critics are calling to be outlawed. "A Piece of the Rock" looks at how thousands of Americans were defrauded by Prudential. "Mountain Madness" discusses a trip to Mount Everest that left eight dead. "Ivins and Crouch, Crouch and Ivins" debate partial-birth abortion. "Andy Rooney" talks about running government like a business.
S28.E39 ∙ Inside the Freemen Compound/Special Ed/Politically Incorrect
"Inside the Freemen Compound" talks to a woman who has left the Freeman Compound in Montana. "Special Ed" examines whether regular students are being short-chained due to the cost necessary to support special needs students. "Politically Incorrect" talks to Bill Maher about his television show. "O'Rourke and Ivins, Ivins and O'Rourke" debate presidential character. "Andy Rooney" talks about product packaging.
S28.E40 ∙ Alex/For Your Eyes Only?/Lisa Herdahl vs. Pontotoc County
"Alex" looks at a couple who are returning the Ukrainian child they adopted after brain damage is discovered. "For Your Eyes Only?" looks at how communication by email is not as private as one things. "Lisa Herdahl vs. Pontotoc County" rebroadcasts a segment on a mother suing a school over prayer. "Ivins and O'Rourke, O'Rourke and Ivins" debate election year politics. "Andy Rooney" talks about springtime.
S28.E41 ∙ Raul's Money/Scorsese/Family Values
"Raul's Money" examines how the brother of Mexico's President has been amassing millions of dollars. "Scorsese" profiles the famous film director. "Family Values" rebroadcasts a segment on a family where a son kidnapped his father to prevent an assisted suicide. "Andy Rooney" offers questions he'd ask Bob Dole if he could interview him.
S28.E42 ∙ Wanted/Carla and the Disciples/Did He Do It?
"Wanted" looks at how some cities and states refuse extradition of prisoners and sometimes release them. "Carla and the Disciples" looks at how a mother went undercover to save her daughter from a gang. "Did He Do It?" talks to a man convicted of murder who now claims that his confession was coerced. "Andy Rooney" talks about good coffee.
S28.E43 ∙ Saudi Arabia/Wanted/Benjamin Netanyahu
"Saudi Arabia" looks at tensions between U.S. soldier and Saudi Arabians. "Wanted" rebroadcasts a segment on the Bosnian Serb leaders Radovan Karadzic and Ratko Mladic who face imprisonment by the UN War Crimes Tribunal. "Benjamin Netanyahu" interviews the new Prime Minister of Israel. "Andy Rooney" talks about boy names.
S28.E44 ∙ Getting Away with Murder/Madam Speaker/The Conspiracy to Kill Hitler
"Getting Away with Murder" looks at the cash strapped police force in Washington, D.C. "Madam Speaker" rebroadcasts a profile of the Speaker of the House of Commons. "The Conspiracy to Kill Hitler" looks at a plot by Germans to kill Hitler. "Andy Rooney" talks about razors.
S28.E45 ∙ One Child's Labor/Who Poisoned Maryann?/The Stars on the Parallel Bars
"One Child's Labor" rebroadcasts a talk to a young man who is taking on the world in a fight to end child labor. "Who Poisoned Maryann" rebroadcasts a segment examining who poisoned a scientist with a dangerous radioactive isotope. "Stars on the Parallel Bars" rebroadcasts a look at the young girls that are training to be Olympic gymnasts. "Andy Rooney" visits cyberspace.
S28.E46 ∙ What About Vincent Foster?/Sacks/Thalidomide
"News Update" looks at the TWA crash and the Olympic bombing. "What About Vince Foster" rebroadcasts a segment on the investigation into the death of the White House deputy counsel. "Sacks" rebroadcasts a profile of the famous neurologist and author. "Thalidomide" rebroadcasts a segment examining whether the dangerous drug can help against AIDS.
S28.E47 ∙ The Greatest/Car Talk/Land Mines
"The Greatest" rebroadcasts a segment on the life of boxer Muhammad Ali and discusses his struggle with Parkinson's Disease. "Car Talk" rebroadcasts a talk to two radio talk show hosts that focus on cars. "Land Mines" rebroadcasts a look at how Cambodia stills suffers from land mines placed during decades of war. "Andy Rooney" talks about his speech to the National Press Club in Washington.
S28.E48 ∙ The Next President of the United States?/Independent Women/Not Your Average Case of Arson
"The Next President of the United States?" looks at Republican candidates Bob Dole and Jack Kemp. "Independent Women" look at the Independent Women Forum's criticism of feminism. "Not Your Average Case of Arson" rebroadcasts a segment on a man accused of arson who claims to have burned down a crack house. "Andy Rooney" talks about technology.
S28.E49 ∙ The View from the White House/The Tobacco Game/Spitting Image
"The View from the White House" talks to President Bill Clinton about the Republican National Convention. "The Tobacco Game" looks at how tobacco companies are targeting Asia as cigarette sales slump in the United States. "Spitting Image" rebroadcasts a look at the popular British political satire programs as it ends its run on television. "Andy Rooney" talks about women mowing lawns.
S28.E50 ∙ Gulf War Syndrome/Chicago 1968/The Kingpin
"Gulf War Syndrome" reports on how the Pentagon has admitted that Gulf War soldiers were exposed to chemical weapons. "Chicago 1968" revisits the riotous Chicago Democrat National Convention of 1968. "The Kingpin" looks at a man on death row who is waiting for a judges decision on a new trial. "Andy Rooney" talks about rollerblading.
S29.E1 ∙ Ted Kaczynski's Family/Raking It In
"Ted Kaczynski's Family" talks with the Unabomber's family about why the turned him in to the authorities. "Raking It In" looks at the growth of casinos in Atlantic City and discusses why some residents are taking owners to court. "Andy Rooney" talks about how magazines are obsessed with numbers.
S29.E2 ∙ It's All a Lie/Murder, They Call It/Lorraine Monroe's Doctrine
"It's All a Lie" looks at how the suspect in the Atlanta Centennial Park bombings is fighting back against his accusers. "Murder, They Call It" examines how two police officers convicted in the murder of Malice Green seek a new trial. "Lorraine Monroe's Doctrine" looks at a schools that excels with minority students. "Andy Rooney" talks about presidential campaign speeches.
S29.E3 ∙ The Pill/When Jerry Met Mary/Dusko Tadic
"The Pill" investigates whether and illness suffered by Gulf War veterans may be due to a mandatory medication given to them to counteract nerve gas. "When Jerry Met Mary" looks at a love story between two people with autism. "Dusko Tadic" looks at his trial for war crimes. "Andy Rooney" looks at our waning interest in foreign news.
S29.E4 ∙ A Few Good Men/Todd Ice/Jim Burrows
"A Few Good Men" looks at the Senate race in Massachusetts between Bill Weld and John Kerry. "Todd Ice" looks at the case of a released murderer who is having a hard time finding a community to live in. "Jim Burrows" profiles the award winning television director. "Andy Rooney" talks about the upcoming presidential debate.
S29.E5 ∙ Bad Blood/TV Marti/Mr. Fazio
"Bad Blood" looks at how pharmaceutical companies knowingly used blood that may have been contaminated with the HIV virus. "TV Marti" looks at how millions of dollars are wasted on television broadcasts in Cuba that no one can see. "Mr. Fazio" looks at how a New Jersey principal is handling attendance and performance issues. "Andy Rooney" talks about medicine and his recent physical.
S29.E6 ∙ Prison Inc./1776 and All That/Herr Doktor
"Prison Inc." looks at the controversial growth of prison labor. "1776 and All That" looks at a Canadian Bill that requires U.S. citizens to pay retribution for property seized in the War of 1812. "Herr Doktor" looks at a German Doctor who is denying his role in a Nazi era euthanasia program. "Andy Rooney" talks about the recent debate.
S29.E7 ∙ Not for Profit Hospitals/King of the Chessboard/R&R in Southeast Asia
"Not for Profit Hospitals" looks at how community hospitals involved in charity work are now being sold for profit. "King of the Chessboard" profiles Russian Grandmaster Garry Kasparov. "R&R in Southeast Asia" looks at how young women are exploited by sex tourism in Asia. "Andy Rooney" talks about a citizenship test.
S29.E8 ∙ Taliban/Angela Lansbury/Switzerland
"Taliban" looks at the Islamic group that has seized control of Afghanistan and hanged its former leaders. "Angela Lansbury" talks to the actress about the end of her popular television series and future plans. "Switzerland" looks at several Jewish families who claim that their money was taken from them by the Swiss during World War II. "Andy Rooney" talks about the upcoming election.
S29.E9 ∙ War Orphan/Tina Turner/Athletes: The Women in Their Lives
"War Orphan" follows an orphaned child who is reunited with her parents who are still alive in war torn El Salvador. "Tina Turner" profiles the actress and singer. "Athletes: The Women in Their Lives" looks at the women affected by Tim Richmond decision to remain silent about his HIV diagnosis. "Andy Rooney" talks about concession speeches by politicians.
S29.E10 ∙ Rick Nuccio/Evelyn Glennie/The President of Somalia
"Rick Nuccio" talks to a state department official who exposed a CIA cover-up and later suffered political attacks. "Evelyn Glennie" profiles the deaf percussionist. "The President of Somalia" looks at the current state of the country after the U.S.'s intervention. "Andy Rooney" talks about liquor advertisement.
S29.E11 ∙ Smoke Screen/Out of Africa/Bambi
"Smoke Screen" looks at the frequent use of smoking in movies and television and whether undermines anti-smoking laws. "Out of Africa" looks at the effect of teaching Afrocentrism to young African-American elementary school children. "Bambi" looks at the problem in dealing with rising populations of white-tailed deer. "Andy Rooney" talks about his eyebrows.
S29.E12 ∙ Snafu/Out of This World/Is It Torture?
"Snafu" looks at how military hardware coded for destruction ends up at auction. "Out of This World" looks at how Dubai has turned itself into a tourist and shopper haven. "Is It Torture?" investigates whether Israeli interrogation methods amount to torture. "Andy Rooney" flies in a blimp.
S29.E13 ∙ Pain Killer/You Arrogant Journalists/How We Won the War
"Pain Killer" looks at the case of a doctor whose medical license was revoked for prescribing high doses of narcotic drugs to chronic pain sufferers "You Arrogant Journalists" looks at a news council in Minnesota which can judge new reports as unfair. "How We Won the War" looks at the fight against tobacco companies. "Andy Rooney" talks about books sent to the show.
S29.E14 ∙ This Land Is My Land/Double Exposures/Eight Years and Counting
'This Land Is My Land' looks at American support for the purchase of property for Jewish people in Arab neighborhoods in Jerusalem. "Double Exposures" profiles twin brothers who are both famous photojournalists. "Eight Years and Counting" looks at the Pan Am 103 bombing over Lockerbie, Scotland. "Andy Rooney" talks about women's bathing suits.
S29.E15 ∙ What Happened?/Merger Mania/Pork Power
"What Happened?" talks to the National Transportation Safety Board and the FBI about the the crash of TWA Flight 800. "Merger Mania" looks at the growth of mergers in the defense industry. "Pork Power" looks at environmental and health complaints made against hog farmers in North Carolina. "Andy Rooney" rates Christmas decorations.
S29.E16 ∙ How Sweet Is It?/A Very Tough Neighborhood/Martha Curtis' Story
"How Sweet Is It?" investigates the controversy over the FDA's approval of Aspartame. "A Very Tough Neighborhood" looks at how the Israeli and Palestinian residents of Hebron continue to battle each other over land. "Martha Curtis' Story" looks at the case violinist who is undergoing brain surgery in an attempt to end her seizures. "Andy Rooney" makes predictions about the next year.
S29.E17 ∙ HMO: Managed or Mangled/Bounty Hunter/Vacco v. Quill
"HMO: Managed or Mangled" looks at how managed care may be failing when it comes to mental health care. "Bounty Hunter" looks at how citizens hired by bail bondsmen may have more freedom to make arrests than police officers. "Vacco v. Quill" looks at a case of physician-assisted suicide in New York. "Andy Rooney" talks about small things on his desk.
S29.E18 ∙ Working on a Miracle/Here Come the Brides/The 38 Million Dollar Car
"Working on a Miracle" looks at a doctor who may have been cured of the HIV virus. "Here Come the Brides" investigates the booming business of mail-order brides. "The 38 Million Dollar Car" looks at a group of people who are suing a Mississippi Bank for unfair insurance practices. "Andy Rooney" looks as American political criminals.
S29.E19 ∙ Media Mogul/The Informer/The Search
"Media Mogul" looks at the competition between Ted Turner and Rupert Murdoch. "The Informer" interviews former IRA hit-man Sean O'Callaghan. "The Search" looks at a family's fifty year search for a painting stolen by Nazis. "Andy Rooney" talks about preparations for President Clinton's second inauguration.
S29.E20 ∙ Canada's Dark Secret/Veronica Guerin/The Clintonization of Tony Blair
"Canada's Dark Secret" investigates how Canada continues to harbor several alleged Nazi war criminals. "Veronica Guerin" looks at the case of an Irish crime reporter who was viciously murdered. "The Clintonization of Tony Blair" looks at how the British Prime Minister is utilizing policies similar to those of Bill Clinton. "Andy Rooney" talks about relating to newspaper stories.
S29.E21 ∙ Madam Secretary/Seinfeld/The Disaster That Wasn't
"Madam Secretary" profiles the Secretary of State who talks about her youth in Czechoslovakia. "Seinfeld" talks to Jerry Seinfeld about how popular sitcom. "The Disaster That Wasn't" looks at how lawyers convinced uninjured people to sue a chemical company after an acid spill. "Andy Rooney" talks about the State of the Union address.
S29.E22 ∙ Forgive But Not Forget/Stephen King/The Russian Army
"Forgive But Not Forget" looks at a special commission set up in South Africa to hear cases about war atrocities. "Stephen King" talks the the famous horror author about his work and his life. "The Russian Army" looks at how the Russian army is suffering problems with money and morale. "Andy Rooney" talks about negative mail he has received.
S29.E23 ∙ La Eme/The Wall/Sotheby's
"La Eme" looks at how the Mexican Mafia uses its power and influence inside California prisoners and the outside world. "The Wall" looks at the planned Wall of Liberty Monument and whether it may have been a scam. "Sotheby's" looks at whether the international auction house is trading in smuggled works of art. "Andy Rooney" looks at recent almanac publications.
S29.E24 ∙ Murder by the Book/Unmasked/The Rumor Mill
"Murder by the Book" looks at a controversial book that describes the methods of hit men which may have been used by someone to kill three people. "Unmasked" looks at how unlicensed surgical assistants are sometimes used in surgery. "The Rumor Mill" looks at the growing problem of conspiracy theories on the internet. "Andy Rooney" talks about cloning.
S29.E25 ∙ The Memoirs of Manuel Noriega/Car for Rent?/IBP
"The Memoirs of Manuel Noriega" talks to the former dictator of Panama about his imprisonment. "Car for Rent?" looks at how John Dalton is accused of discrimination against African-Americans at Avis. "IBP" looks at how a meat processing plant has failed its city by encouraging crime and homelessness. "Andy Rooney" talks about the many religious denominations in the U.S.
S29.E26 ∙ Our Man in Hanoi/Paula Jones/Rich Air
"Our Man in Hanoi" looks at how a man when from a prisoner-of-war to the ambassador to Vietnam. "Paula Jones" interviews the woman that is accusing Bill Clinton of sexual harassment. "Rich Air" looks at the grounding of Rich International Airways. "Andy Rooney" talks about improving our politicians.
S29.E27 ∙ Cover-Up at the Citadel?/Mary Schiavo/Rafsanjani
"Cover-Up at the Citadel?" talks to a female cadet who speaks out about the hazing and abuse she suffered. "Mary Schiavo" talks to the former Inspector General of the Department of Transportation. "Rafsanjani" talks to the Iranian leader about his country. "Andy Rooney" talks about presidential health.
S29.E28 ∙ Heaven's Gate/The Deadliest Prison
"Heaven's Gate" talks to a member of the cult that recently took their lives in a mass suicide. "The Deadliest Prison" investigates inmates fighting at the provocation of guards in the California prison system. "Andy Rooney" looks at labels on health food packages.
S29.E29 ∙ Webster Hubbell/The Shark/Handing Over Hong Kong
"Webster Hubbell" looks at the career and allegations against the former associate attorney general. "The Shark" profiles golfer Greg Norman. "Handing Over Hong Kong" looks at possible changes to the city after the takeover by communist China. "Andy Rooney" looks at nicknames of sports teams.
S29.E30 ∙ Not Quite Dead/A Harvard Man/The Texaco Tapes
"Not Quite Dead" investigates how some hospitals are removing organs from patients before they die. "A Harvard Man" profiles Reverend Peter Gomes the religious leader of Harvard. "The Texaco Tapes" talks to a man facing charges for destroying evidence on tapes he recorded and released. "Andy Rooney" talks about television.
S29.E31 ∙ Corruption at the Border/Getting to Know Him/Running Away from Saddam
"Corruption at the Border" investigates whether illegal drugs are crossing the U.S.-Mexico border with the knowledge of customs officials. "Getting to Know Him" profiles singer and songwriter Willie Nelson. "Running Away from Saddam" looks at efforts to resettle Iraqi refugees in the United States. "Andy Rooney" talks about gardening.
S29.E32 ∙ Two Women/Look Who's Talking/Angels by the Sea
"Two Women" interviews two survivors of a Bosnian concentration camp who are attempting to bring their tormentors to justice. "Look Who's Talking" talks to radio host Larry Elder. "Angels by the Sea" looks at possible mob involvement in a homeless shelter in New York. "Andy Rooney" visits the Bronx Zoo.
S29.E33 ∙ The Tobacco Tapes/Strive
"The Tobacco Tapes" looks at Tobacco company executives who are giving testimony concerning the addictiveness of cigarettes. "Strive" looks at the non-profit organization that is training people for jobs with a remarkable success rate. "Andy Rooney" talks about advertising.
S29.E34 ∙ The Court-Martial of Lt. Flinn/Jimmy Buffett/Sisters of Mercy?
"The Court-Martial of Lt. Flinn" looks at how the first woman bomber pilot is on trial for adultery. "Jimmy Buffett" talks to the musician about his life and current projects. "Sisters of Mercy?" looks at abuse in the Goldenbridge Orphanage in Ireland. "Andy Rooney" talks about where he gets his ideas.
S29.E35 ∙ Our Little Miss/And the Winner Is.../Annick
"Our Little Miss" talks to child beauty pageant contestants from the 1970s about pageants then and now. "And the Winner Is..." looks at how two Chicago teens won a Peabody Award for reporting on their life in the ghetto. "Annick" looks at how an anti-psychotic drug is giving a woman a second chance at life. "Andy Rooney" talks about getting attention.
S29.E36 ∙ Is It Torture?/How He Won the War/Pain Killer
"Is It Torture?" rebroadcasts a segment on whether Israeli interrogation methods amount to torture. "How We Won the War" rebroadcasts a look at the fight against tobacco companies. "Pain Killer" rebroadcasts a look at the case of a doctor whose medical license was revoked for prescribing high doses of narcotic drugs to chronic pain sufferers. "Andy Rooney" talks about shaving.
S29.E37 ∙ The Mule/Dogs of War/Life... By Transplant
"The Mule" looks at a British documentary on the Colombian drug trade. "Dogs of War" looks at a company that sells the services of its mercenaries to assist countries that will pay. "Life - By Transplant" rebroadcasts a talk to professor Lloyd Cohen about the shortage of organ donations. "Andy Rooney" talks about people who complain about his appearance.
S29.E38 ∙ Inside the Citadel/The Big Apple/School of Scandal
"Inside the Citadel" investigates whether the Ku Klux Klan and Nazis are prevalent at the military academy. "The Big Apple" looks at efforts by New York to clean up its image. "School of Scandal' looks at why the ACLU and NOW wish to shit down the Young Women's Leadership School for girls in New York. "Andy Rooney" talks about Susan Molinari changing careers.
S29.E39 ∙ For the Defense/In Defense of Timothy McVeigh/The Black Panthers
"For the Defense" interviews Timothy McVeigh's lawyer about the trial. "In Defense of Timothy McVeigh" looks at McVeigh's defense team as they prepare for court. "The Black Panthers" looks at the 60s revolutionary group and talks to some of its leaders. "Andy Rooney" talks about Americans.
S29.E40 ∙ Jeffrey Wigand, PhD/Sark
"Jeffrey Wigand, PhD" rebroadcasts a talk to the whistle-blower who discloses what he learned when he worked at Brown and Williamson. "Sark" looks at the only remaining feudal government in Europe which provides an easy way to avoid taxes and invest freely. "Andy Rooney" talks about women's bathing suits.
S29.E41 ∙ Two Days in Rome/Bambi/Racial Tracking
"Two Days in Rome" goes to Italy to examine the trial of a former Nazi officer who is accused of killing 335 people. "Bambi" rebroadcasts a look at the problem in dealing with rising populations of white-tailed deer. "Racial Tracking" rebroadcasts a look at a controversial school segregation scheme in Georgia. "Andy Rooney" talks about books sent to the show.
S29.E42 ∙ Veronica Guerin/Pork Power/Tina Turner
"Veronica Guerin" rebroadcasts a look at the case of an Irish crime reporter who was viciously murdered. "Pork Power" rebroadcasts a look at environmental and health complaints made against hog farmers in North Carolina. "Tina Turner" rebroadcasts a profile of the actress and singer. "Andy Rooney" talks about advertisements.
S29.E43 ∙ The Big Dig/The Search/Did He, or Didn't He?
"The Big Dig" looks at how the new underground highway system in Boston is bogged down with payoffs. "The Search" rebroadcasts a look at a family's fifty year search for a painting stolen by Nazis. "Did He, or Didn't He?" rebroadcasts an interview with controversial bond trader Orlando Joseph Jett. "Andy Rooney" talks about cloning.
S29.E44 ∙ Dr. Bender/Martha Curtis' Story/Canada's Dark Secret
"Dr. Bender" talks to a doctor who is suing a hospital after it revoked her privileges due to disruptive behavior. "Martha Curtis' Story" rebroadcasts a look at the case violinist who is undergoing brain surgery in an attempt to end her seizures. "Canada's Dark Secret" rebroadcasts an investigation into how Canada continues to harbor several alleged Nazi war criminals. "Andy Rooney" talks about religious denominations.
S29.E45 ∙ The Lost Commandos/Alex/Randy Newman
"The Lost Commandos" talks to Vietnamese POWs hired by the U.S. "Alex" looks at a couple who are returning an adopted child. "Randy Newman" profiles the film composer. "Andy Rooney" talks about packaging.
S29.E46 ∙ Murder, They Called It/Wanted/Miracle on 43rd Street
"Murder, They Call It" rebroadcasts an examination into how two police officers convicted in the murder of Malice Green seek a new trial. "Wanted" rebroadcasts a look at how some cities and states refuse extradition of prisoners and sometimes release them. "Miracle on 43rd Street" examines an old hotel has been renovated for use to support housing for the homeless. "Andy Rooney" talks about men's hats.
S29.E47 ∙ Untouchable?/Martha Stewart/Not for Profit Hospitals
"Untouchable?" looks at a man who walks free in New York after he was erroneously released from an Alabama prison. "Martha Stewart" rebroadcasts a talk with the television host about her career. "Not for Profit Hospitals" rebroadcasts a look at how community hospitals involved in charity work are now being sold for profit. "Andy Rooney" talks about improving politicians.
S29.E48 ∙ Betcha!/Strive
"Betcha!" talks to Rev. Tom Grey who is leading a nation-wide effort against gambling. "Strive" looks at the non-profit organization that is training people for jobs with a remarkable success rate. "Andy Rooney" looks at labels on health food packages.
S29.E49 ∙ Officer/Wanted/I Remember Daddy
"Officer" talks to a police officer who claims he was mistakenly identified as being involved in police brutality. "Wanted" rebroadcasts a segment on Bosnian Serb leaders Radovan Karadzic and Ratko Mladic who face imprisonment by the UN War Crimes Tribunal. "I Remember Daddy" revisits the case of a man convicted of rape and murder by testimony given by his daughter. "Andy Rooney" talks about women mowing lawns.
S29.E50 ∙ The Life and Death of a Princess
60 Minutes looks at the tragic death of Princess Diana who died in a hospital after being seriously injured in a car crash in a road tunnel in Paris. It looks at her life and the royal family she leaves behind. It also speaks to some of Diana's friends and looks into the paparazzi who may have been involved in the accident.
S30.E1 ∙ The I.R.S./Welfare a La Carte/Steals & Lies
"The I.R.S." looks at the investigation into abuses by agents of the Internal Revenue Service. "Welfare a La Carte" goes to the country of Norway in order to investigate its extensive government welfare system. "Steals and Lies" talks to a family whose adoption agency concealed vital medical information about their son with tragic consequences. "Andy Rooney" looks at infuriating news stories.
S30.E2 ∙ Relieved of Command/Belafonte/Who Poisoned the Children?
"Relieved of Command" looks at the case of an air force Lieutenant Colonel who is accused of committing adultery with a female officer in his command. "Who Poisoned the Children?" looks at how a toxic substance found its way into medication for children resulting in numerous deaths. "Belafonte" profiles the famous singer. "Andy Rooney" looks at the integration of a Little Rock high school.
S30.E3 ∙ Suicide Bomber/Yes... But Is It Art? II/5-4-3-2-1 Liftoff
"Suicide Bomber" takes an inside look at the planning that goes into a Palestinian suicide bomber. "Yes - But Is It Art? II" looks at the world of modern art and how it is getting even more outrageous. "5-4-3-2-1 Liftoff" looks at the controversy over the launch of the plutonium powered Cassini probe. "Andy Rooney" talks about dog food labels.
S30.E4 ∙ The Maverick from Arizona/First Lady/Was Rolando Cruz Framed?
"The Maverick from Arizona" profiles Vietnam war hero and Senator John McCain from Arizona. "First Lady" looks at the struggles of former first lady Betty Ford. "Was Rolando Cruz Framed?" looks at the case of a man who was on death row due to fabricated evidence. "Andy Rooney" talks about the Promise Keepers.
S30.E5 ∙ The Kennedys/They've Got a Secret/A Very Special Brain
"The Kennedys" offers an in-depth look at the trials and tribulations of Robert F. Kennedy's children. "They've Got a Secret" follows a former hostage as he tries to obtain government information on the terrorists who held him, "A Very Special Brain" looks at Williams Syndrome and its usual effects on behavior. "Andy Rooney" talks about football coaches.
S30.E6 ∙ The Battle of Gettysburg/There's No Business Like Shoe Business/20,000 Victims
"The Battle of Gettysburg" talks to small-town people who are being sued for using their community's landfill. "There's No Business Like Shoe Business" looks at how shoe companies are looking for the basketball stars of tomorrow. "20,000 Victims" talks to members of a club designed to help the families if murder victims. "Andy Rooney" talks about car advertising.
S30.E7 ∙ A Matter of Principal/Big Man, Big Voice/The Bracelet
"A Matter of Principal" looks at a controversial dispute between a charter school principal and a reporter from the Washington Times. "Big Man, Big Voice" profiles a German singer who suffers from birth defects due to thalidomide. "The Bracelet" looks at how transmitters are used to track and restrict the movement of criminal offenders. "Andy Rooney" talks about negative viewer responses to a past segment on the Promise Keepers.
S30.E8 ∙ Traitor or Hero?/Touched by an Angel/The $300,000,000 Man
"Traitor or Hero?" looks at the case of an African-American Sacramento millionaire who is leading a campaign against affirmative action. "Touched by an Angel" looks at the religious television program and talks to its producers. "The $300,000,000 Man" talks to one of the biggest drug dealers in Washington D.C. "Andy Rooney" talks about recent news.
S30.E9 ∙ Winnie Mandela/Clint Eastwood/Innocents Abroad
"Winnie Mandela" looks at murder accusations that have been levied against the wife of Nelson Mandela. 'Clint Eastwood" talks to the actor and director about his most recent project. "Innocents Abroad" examines the cases of several Americans accused of being drug mules in Ecuador. "Andy Rooney" talks about magazines.
S30.E10 ∙ What's Saddam Hiding?/The JFK Papers/Taking on Disney
"What's Saddam Hiding?" examines whether the Iraqi leader is developing biological weapons of mass destruction. "The JFK Papers" investigates the veracity of a collection of papers linking the former president with Marilyn Monroe. "Taking on Disney" looks at a growing conflict between the Southern Baptist Convention and the Walt Disney Company. "Andy Rooney" talks about identification numbers.
S30.E11 ∙ Trokosi/MPD/Venus
"Trokosi" looks at how some young women in Ghana are forced into lives of slavery for past crimes committed by family members. "MPD" looks at a case where a psychiatrist caused a multiple personality disorder to gain financial benefit. "Venus" profiles the famous tennis player Venus Williams. "Andy Rooney" talks about politicians and beauty.
S30.E12 ∙ Inmate 777/Brother Against Brother/December 7
"Inmate 777" examines how women on death row get support from the Christian community. "Brother Against Brother" looks at how the Palestinian Authority has been unjustly imprisoning and torturing Palestinians. "December 7" talks to Japanese-Americans who were interred during World War II at Manzanar. "Andy Rooney" looks at what happens to turkeys after they are pardoned by the president.
S30.E13 ∙ The New Orleans Cops/West Side Story/Code Blue
"The New Orleans Cops" looks how a New Orleans police chief and a New York consultant have brought down the crime rate in the city. "West Side Story" looks at an inner-city remake of the famed musical. "Code Blue" examines an investigation into a man who may have been responsible for poisoning babies. "Andy Rooney" talks about clothing and sports figures.
S30.E14 ∙ Gearing Up/Private Lives, Public Men/Quick Cash
"Gearing Up" looks out how police departments around the country are replacing police gear with military-style weaponry. "Private Lives, Public Men" talks to British politician Alan Clark about his diaries. "Quick Cash" looks at how pawnshops regularly accept stolen merchandise. "Andy Rooney" talks about past Christmas commentaries.
S30.E15 ∙ McLibel/Robert Hughes/CAN: The Cult Awareness Network
"McLibel" looks at McDonald's libel lawsuit against two protesters. "Robert Hughes" talks to the historian and art critic about his career. "CAN: The Cult Awareness Network" looks at alleged efforts by the Church of Scientology to take over an anti-cult organization. "Andy Rooney" counts the nuts in a can of mixed nuts.
S30.E16 ∙ An Honest Mistake/Bobby McFerrin/The Best Doctors in America
"An Honest Mistake" looks at the case of an Air Force mechanic who committed suicide after allegations that he was responsible for the plane crash. "Bobby McFerrin" profiles the musician who has now taken an interest in conducting. "The Best Doctors in America" looks at how research can guide a patient into making an informed choice when choosing a doctor. "Andy Rooney" looks at statistics.
S30.E17 ∙ Ted Kaczynski's Family/The Family Business/Stephanie's Law
"Ted Kaczynski's Family" rebroadcasts a talk with the Unabomber's family about why the turned him in to the authorities. "The Family Business" profiles a young bullfighter who stays with the sport despite his family trying to talk him out of it. "Stephanie's Law" looks at a Kansas law that keeps sex offenders locked-up even after they complete their sentences. "Andy Rooney" talks about the audience for the show.
S30.E18 ∙ Massacre in Algeria/The Deadly Trade in Fake Medicine/Here Comes the Girls
"Massacre in Algeria" investigates how terrorists are slaughtering civilians in that North African country. 'The Deadly Trade in Fake Medicine" investigates how pharmaceutical companies are making medication that lack active ingredients. "Here Comes the Girls" looks at a girl choir in Harlem that seeking to replicate the success of the Harlem Boys Choir. "Andy Rooney" talks about resolving differences.
S30.E19 ∙ Another Look, January 26, 1992/Thy Will Be Done?/The High Cost of Dying
"Another Look, January 26, 1992" revisits an interview with Bill Clinton about allegation that he had an affair with Gennifer Flowers. "Thy Will Be Done?" looks at a couple who denied their children access to medical care due to their religious beliefs. "The High Cost of Dying" looks at the sky-high prices common at funeral homes. "Andy Rooney" talks about the President.
S30.E20 ∙ Zero Alert/Khawar v. The Globe/War of Words
"Zero Alert" looks at how thousands of nuclear weapons are poised for immediate launch despite the end of the cold war. "Khawar v. The Globe" talks to a man who is suing a tabloid for accusing him of assassinating Robert F. Kennedy. "War of Words" examines the conflict over French and English in Quebec. "Andy Rooney" looks through the newspaper.
S30.E21 ∙ Who is Vernon Jordan?/Welcome to Miami/Selling Secrets
"Who is Vernon Jordan?" talks to the lawyer about his career and his relationship to President Bill Clinton. "Welcome to Miami" looks at how several scandals have embroiled the city's politics. "Selling Secrets" talks to the former FBI agent who still can't explain why he became a Russian agent. "Andy Rooney" talks about Valentine Day cards.
S30.E22 ∙ Baghdad Today/Helping Saddam/The Crowded Skies/Nagano 1998
"Baghdad Today" discusses a meeting and deal between Kofi Annan and Saddam Hussein. "Helping Saddam" investigates how Iraqi ordered dangerous biological material from the United States in the 1980's. "The Crowded Skies" looks at an effort to get the military to install traffic control warning systems in their planes. "Nagano 1998" looks at the process behind the I.O.C. selecting a city for the Olympics. "Andy Rooney" talks about vans.
S30.E23 ∙ Halabja: Ten Years Later/To Be or Not to Be/The Other Russia
"Halabja: Ten Years Later" follows a medical researcher as she visits the Iraqi town which Saddam Hussein bombed with chemical weapons. "To Be or Not to Be" looks at controversial religious groups that claim that homosexuals can be converted to heterosexuality. "The Other Russia" looks at how capitalism is being embraced in Russia. "Andy Rooney" talks about the Winter Olympics.
S30.E24 ∙ Latrell Sprewell/Whose Chemical Weapons?/Toni Morrison
"Latrell Sprewell" interviews the controversial NBA player who was recently suspended for physically assaulting his couch. "Whose Chemical Weapons?" looks at how an Oregon chemical weapon supply depot is endangering local residents. "Toni Morrison" profiles the celebrated American writer. "Andy Rooney" talks about the death of Fred W. Friendly.
S30.E25 ∙ Kathleen Willey/The Real March Madness
"Kathleen Willey" interviews a woman who has testified that President Bill Clinton made crude and unwanted sexual advance toward her when she was attempting to get a job. "The Real March Madness" looks at the controversial Fresno State basketball coach Jerry Tarkanian and investigates his recruiting practices.
S30.E26 ∙ Thou Shalt Kill/Running from Home/Sexuality 101
"Thou Shalt Kill" looks at child soldiers in Uganda forced into fighting by rebel Joseph Kony. "Running from Home" looks at how many Cuban baseball players flee the country for opportunities in the United States. "Sexuality 101" looks at how colleges are now offering classes in sexuality studies. "Andy Rooney" talks about President Clinton and Kathleen Willey interview.
S30.E27 ∙ Back to My Lai/Juvenile Justice/The Mother of Invention
"Back to My Lai" follows two former soldiers who protected civilian lives as they return to Vietnam. "Juvenile Justice" goes to Florida where a state attorney is trying to make sure that juvenile offenders have access to counselling and education. "The Mother of Invention" talks to people who invent devices that help them cope with their disabilities. "Andy Rooney" talks about food labels.
S30.E28 ∙ The Gulag/Da Mayor/The Sins of the Father and the Mother?
"The Gulag" looks at a labor camp imprisoning juvenile delinquents in Kazakhstan. "Da Mayor" profiles San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown. "The Sins of the Father and the Mother?" looks at the case of a mother who is suing the parent of her daughter's killer. "Andy Rooney" reads viewer mail about the Kathleen Willey interview.
S30.E29 ∙ The Smallest of the Small/Politics, Privacy and the Pub/Data Smog
"The Smallest of the Small" looks at the life of a severely premature child who now lives a painful life at age seven. "Politics, Privacy and the Pub" examines the debate over whether an article on a political candidate's drinking went too far. "Data Smog" looks at the danger of information overload. "Andy Rooney" talks about people known by unconventional names.
S30.E30 ∙ Double Standard?/Chris Rock/The Nurse Will See You Now
"Double Standard?" looks at how women pilots in the Navy may have been used to offset negative publicity from the Tailhook scandal. "Chris Rock" profiles the famed comedian and looks at his life. "The Nurse Will See You Now" looks at how the rising use of nurse practitioners in primary care is being questioned by physicians. "Andy Rooney" talks about the New York Times.
S30.E31 ∙ I.G./The Piano Man/Turning Around Denny's
"I.G." investigates the shortage of immune globulin which is a necessary drug for people with crippled immune systems. "The Piano Man" profiles recording artist Billy Joel. "Turning Around Denny's" looks at how the family restaurant is trying to change its imaged after a massive class action lawsuit because of discrimination. "Andy Rooney" talks about whether tobacco should be an illegal drug.
S30.E32 ∙ Starr Wars/Candice Bergen-Murphy Brown/Saddam's Spy
"Starr Wars" looks at how Independent Counsel Kenneth Starr is using tough tactics to grill people who are connected to Whitewater. "Candice Bergen-Murphy Brown" profiles the famous television star about her series and life. "Saddam's Spy" looks at how a German diplomat became a spy for Iraq in the Gulf War. "Andy Rooney" talks about the investigation into President Clinton.
S30.E33 ∙ Iran Versus Iran/Magic/The Winter Hill Gang
"Iran Versus Iran" looks at changes taking place in Iran that pitch hard-line religious conservatives against women and young people demanding freedom and tolerance. "Magic" profiles the former NBA star who discusses his HIV diagnosis. "The Winter Hill Gang" investigates whether the FBI was aware of crimes committed by the Boston crime organization. "Andy Rooney" talks about cancer research.
S30.E34 ∙ 60 Minutes at 30
60 Minutes looks back at thirty years of the television magazine program talking to hosts and producers about their favorite and most memorable segments. They discuss segments on a man who claimed to know the whereabouts of Jimmy Hoffa, Muhammad Ali, the Heaven's Gate Cult, and a number of celebrities. It looks at people who refused to be interview, stories on Russia, feminism, and the Vietnam War.
S30.E35 ∙ Smoke Screen/A Very Tough Neighborhood/Quick Cash
"Smoke Screen" rebroadcasts a look at the frequent use of smoking in movies and television and whether it undermines anti-smoking laws. "A Very Tough Neighborhood" rebroadcasts a look at how the Israeli and Palestinian residents of Hebron continue to battle each other over land. "Quick Cash" rebroadcasts a look at how pawnshops regularly accept stolen merchandise. "Andy Rooney" talks about gardening.
S30.E36 ∙ Crazy Like a Fox?/David Tang/Cracking Down
"Crazy Like a Fox?" examines the case of Mafia boss Vincent Gigante and whether he is faking mental illness in order to avoid prison time. "David Tang" interviews the wealthy tycoon and businessman about Hong Kong's return to China. "Cracking Down" rebroadcasts a look at a South Carolina hospital that is rescinding a policy that threatens crack-addicted pregnant women with jail time if they don't seek treatment. "Andy Rooney" looks at gifts he has received.
S30.E37 ∙ The China Connection/Ted Kennedy/Megan's Story
"The China Connection" looks at how the hope for big-money commerce has led some companies to give away secret information to China. "Ted Kennedy" talks to the Massachusetts Senator about his alcoholism and his second wife. "Megan's Story" interviews a young woman with epilepsy that works for the CIA. "Andy Rooney" talks about tourism.
S30.E38 ∙ Relaxing Their Grip/The Best Doctors in America/Germ Warfare
"Relaxing Their Grip" looks at how Iran may be removing restrictions on movies, newspapers, books, and art. "The Best Doctors in America" rebroadcasts a look at how research can guide a patient into making an informed choice when choosing a doctor. "Germ Warfare" rebroadcasts a look at U.S. preparations for biological and chemical attacks. "Andy Rooney" talks about the use of 'junior' in names.
S30.E39 ∙ A Pig Heart?/Who Killed George Polk?/Ben Stein
"A Pig Heart?" examines the dangers and possible benefits of xenotransplantation where tissue is transplanted between species. "Who Killed George Polk?" rebroadcasts a look at who is responsible for the 1948 death of a CBS news correspondent in Greece. "Ben Stein" talks to the game show host about his acting and political career. "Andy Rooney" visits the Bronx Zoo.
S30.E40 ∙ The Pollards/The Rumor Mill/They've Got a Secret
"The Pollards" rebroadcasts a look at the case of Jonathan Pollard an American accused of spying for Israel. "The Rumor Mill" rebroadcasts a look at the growing problem of conspiracy theories on the internet. "They've Got a Secret" rebroadcasts a segment on a former hostage as he tries to obtain government information on the terrorists who held him. "Andy Rooney" talks about using numbers to identify people.
S30.E41 ∙ A Very Special Brain/McLibel/Steals & Lies
"A Very Special Brain" rebroadcasts a look at Williams Syndrome and its usual effects on behavior. "McLibel" rebroadcasts a look at McDonald's libel lawsuit against two protesters. "Steals and Lies" rebroadcasts a segment on a family whose adoption agency concealed vital medical information about their son with tragic consequences. "Andy Rooney" counts the nuts in a can of mixed nuts.
S30.E42 ∙ Smoking to Live/Taking on Disney/Todd Ice
"Smoking to Live" rebroadcasts a look at a terminally ill couple to whom doctors have prescribed medical marijuana. "Taking on Disney" rebroadcasts a look at a growing conflict between the Southern Baptist Convention and the Walt Disney Company. "Todd Ice" rebroadcasts a segment on released murderer who is having a hard time finding a community to live in. "Andy Rooney" talks about car ads.
S30.E43 ∙ Bounty Hunter/Imus/Working on a Miracle
"Bounty Hunter" rebroadcasts a look at how citizens hired by bail bondsmen may have more freedom to make arrests than police officers. "Imus" rebroadcasts an interview with the radio host about his controversial show. "Working on a Miracle" rebroadcasts a look at a doctor who may have been cured of the HIV virus. "Andy Rooney" talks about magazines.
S30.E44 ∙ The Search/Was Rolando Cruz Framed?/There's No Business Like Shoe Business
"The Search" rebroadcast a look at a family's fifty year search for a painting stolen by Nazis. "Was Rolando Cruz Framed?" rebroadcasts a look at the case of a man who was on death row due to fabricated evidence. "There's No Business Like Shoe Business" rebroadcasts a segment on how shoe companies are looking for the basketball stars of tomorrow. "Andy Rooney" talks about changes is sports clothing.
S30.E45 ∙ Whose Chemical Weapons?/Stephen King/Traitor or Hero?
"Whose Chemical Weapons?" rebroadcasts a segment on how an Oregon chemical weapon supply depot is endangering local residents. "Stephen King" rebroadcasts a profile of the horror author. "Traitor or Hero?" rebroadcasts a look at the case of an African-American Sacramento millionaire who is leading a campaign against affirmative action. "Andy Rooney" talks about getting along.
S30.E46 ∙ Back to My Lai/The Disaster That Wasn't/Toni Morrison
"Back to My Lai" rebroadcasts a segment on two former soldiers who protected civilian lives as they return to Vietnam. "The Disaster That Wasn't" rebroadcasts a segment on how lawyers convinced uninjured people to sue a chemical company after an acid spill. "Toni Morrison" rebroadcasts a profile of the celebrated American writer. "Andy Rooney" talks about a woman's bathing suit.
S30.E47 ∙ Starr Wars/To Be or Not to Be/Jimmy Buffett
"Starr Wars" rebroadcasts a look at how Independent Counsel Kenneth Starr is using tough tactics to grill people who are connected to Whitewater. "To Be or Not to Be" rebroadcasts a segment on controversial religious groups that claim that homosexuals can be converted to heterosexuality. "Jimmy Buffett" rebroadcasts a profile of the musician. "Andy Rooney" talks about the New York Times.
S30.E48 ∙ Taliban/Suicide Bomber/Nixon on Nixon
"Taliban" rebroadcasts a segment on the Islamic group that controls Afghanistan. "Suicide Bomber" rebroadcasts a segment that offers an inside look at the planning that goes into a Palestinian suicide bomber. "Nixon on Nixon" rebroadcasts an interview with the former president who talks about his presidency. "Andy Rooney" talks about common phrases that are overused.
S30.E49 ∙ Freedom Fighters or Terrorists?/Experimental Prison/Evelyn Glennie
"Freedom Fighters or Terrorists?" looks at how Afghan freedom fights trained a decade ago by the CIA may be plotting against the United States. "Experimental Prison" looks at the notorious Stanford Prison Experiment. "Evelyn Glennie" profiles the deaf percussionist. "Andy Rooney" talks about pet food.
S30.E50 ∙ HMO: Managed or Mangled/Chris Rock/Khawar v. The Globe
"HMO: Managed or Mangled" rebroadcasts a segment on how managed care may be failing when it comes to mental health care. "Chris Rock" rebroadcasts a profile of the famed comedian and looks at his life. "Khawar v. The Globe" rebroadcasts a segment on a man who is suing a tabloid for accusing him of assassinating Robert F. Kennedy. "Andy Rooney" talks about electrical plugs and adapters.
S31.E1 ∙ Heaven on Earth?/Who Will Succeed Him?/The Most Feared Gangster
"Heaven on Earth?" talks to former members of the Unification Church about problems with the Church and its leaders. "Who Will Succeed Him?" looks at speculation over who will succeed Pope John Paul II. "The Most Feared Gangster" interviews mobster Anthony Casso. "Andy Rooney" talks about changes to baseball equipment.
S31.E2 ∙ The Bad Samaritan?/Hard Hats/Not the Best Policy
"The Bad Samaritan?" talks to a man who did not take action to prevent the rape and murder of a seven-year-old girl. "Hard Hats" talks to women who are working construction jobs. "Not the Best Policy" looks at how some military personnel have been scammed into buying insurance they don't need. "Andy Rooney" looks at newspaper articles.
S31.E3 ∙ A League of Her Own/The Man Behind Paula Jones/In Memory of Alisa
"A League of Her Own" interviews one of the first women to ever pitch in men's professional baseball. "The Man Behind Paula Jones" talks to the founder of the Rutherford Institute who is backing Paula Jones in her lawsuit against the president. "In Memory of Alisa" talks to the father of a terrorist victim who is try to collect money from the terrorist state that caused her death. "Andy Rooney" talks about advertisements on clothing.
S31.E4 ∙ Give Peace a Chance/Autopsy/Yuri the Great
"Give Peace a Chance" goes to a camp that puts Palestinians and Israelis together in an effort to teach peace. "Autopsy" examines how hospitals need to do more autopsies. "Yuri the Great" interviews the mayor of Moscow. "Andy Rooney" talks about impeachment.
S31.E5 ∙ Second Chance/A Million Men, Women and Children/Quinacrine
"Second Chance" talks to John Glenn as he prepares to return to space thirty-six years after his first mission. "A Million Men, Women and Children" examines some of the after-effects of the Rwanda Genocide. "Quinacrine" looks at the drug that is being used for chemical sterilization in the third world. "Andy Rooney" talks about newspapers from around the world.
S31.E6 ∙ Baku/Kennewick Man/Kosovo
"Baku" examines oil development in the former Soviet republic of Azerbaijan. "Kennewick Man" looks at the controversy surrounding a 9,000 year old skeleton discovered in Washington state. "Kosovo" examines the war in the Balkans and looks at how Serbian forces are targeting ethnic Albanians. "Andy Rooney" talks about how some owners and players are ruining sports.
S31.E7 ∙ Vote Early, Vote Often/I've Got a Secret/Justice for Sale?
"Vote Early, Vote Often" examines how voter registration in some states does not have an identification requirement. "I've Got a Secret" profiles a prolific plastic surgeon in Rio. "Justice for Sale?" revisits a segment on whether campaign contributions influence judges in Texas. "Andy Rooney" talks about how photographs document history.
S31.E8 ∙ Smoke But No Fire/Botero/Broken Promises?
"Smoke But No Fire" examines whether smoking and secondhand smoke can cause sexual dysfunction. "Botero" profiles and famous sculptor and painter Fernando Botero. "Broken Promises?" investigates U.S. plans to clean up chemical weapons waste prior to leaving the Panama Canal Zone. "Andy Rooney" talks about the election.
S31.E9 ∙ Insanity?/Sister Business/Waiving the Rules
"Insanity?" talks to a student who went on a killing spree and later successfully sued his psychiatrist for negligence during his treatment. "Sister Business" looks at how nuns and priests are investing in companies in an effort to push for social change. "Waiving the Rules" looks at efforts to transform Britain's tourism industry. "Andy Rooney" talks about the mannerisms of news reporters.
S31.E10 ∙ Death by Doctor/The Defector/The Man in the White Suit
"Death by Doctor" talks to Jack Kevorkian about a recent assisted suicide he performed. "The Defector" interviews a former aide to Uday Hussein about Saddam Hussein's smuggling operations. "The Man in the White Suit" talks to famous author Tom Wolfe. "Andy Rooney" talks about Clinton and the recent Iraq bombing.
S31.E11 ∙ Y2K/Slave Labor/The Black Farmer
"Y2K" looks at efforts to handle the year 2000 computer glitch that may crash computer systems around the world. "Slave Labor" examines how Jews were used as slave labor during the holocaust. "The Black Farmer" examines the plight of black farmers who face discrimination from white-controlled local committees. "Andy Rooney" responds to viewer mail.
S31.E12 ∙ A Very Special Teacher/The Silent Service/Grigori Loutchansky
"A Very Special Teacher" examines the murder of school teacher Jonathan Levin by one of his students. "The Silent Service" examines the secrets of submarine spying during the Cold War. "Grigori Loutchansky" talks to an alleged Russian Mobster about his connections in Washington. "Andy Rooney" talks about a previous segment on Jack Kevorkian.
S31.E13 ∙ It's the People, Stupid!/Daniel Barenboim/Helicopter Down
"It's the People, Stupid!" looks at how polling and focus groups allow politicians to tell people what they want to hear. "Daniel Barenboim" talks to one of the world's busiest musicians. "Helicopter Down" investigates how faulty parts may have played a role in the fatal crash of a Blackhawk Helicopter. "Andy Rooney" talks about telemarketing. Executive Producer Don Hewitt apologies for inaccuracies in a story on Colombian drug smugglers.
S31.E14 ∙ Charlton Heston/50,000 White Farmers/George Soros
"Charlton Heston" profiles the controversial actor who is now head of the NRA. "50,000 White Farmers" looks at how white farmers in South Africa are the targets of crime and assault. "George Soros" interviews the controversial billionaire. "Andy Rooney" talks about packing for the holidays.
S31.E15 ∙ Cooking the Books?/Praising Caesar/Who Killed Louis Gladu?
"Cooking the Books?" talks to an accountant who claims that two big health-care companies are bilking medicare. "Praising Caesar" interviews gospel singer Shirley Caesar. "Who Killed Louis Gladu?" investigates a possible miscarriage of justice in Louisiana that has sent an innocent man to jail. "Andy Rooney" talks about Christmas cards from the White House.
S31.E16 ∙ The Magdalen Laundries/Breaking Windows/Where Have All the Addicts Gone?
"The Magdalen Laundries" examines how some Irish women suffered after being sent to convents for being unwed mothers. "Breaking Windows" looks at whether the computer giant Windows is a monopoly. "Where Have All the Addicts Gone?" examines a Swiss program to help heroin addicts. "Andy Rooney" talks about famous people in commercials.
S31.E17 ∙ Call Me Mister!/The State of the Union: District Council 37/Faking It
"Call Me Mister!" talks to a man who has long been exiled in Britain after refusing to report to the draft board when they did not address him properly. "The State of the Union: District Council 37" looks at how a garbage man seeks to clean up corruption his local union. "Faking It" talks to a former journalist who explains how he faked stories. "Andy Rooney" talks about good news and bad news.
S31.E18 ∙ The War at Home/Amy's Story/Juvenile Justice?
"The War at Home" examines the high rate of domestic violence in the military and how the military is responding. "Amy's Story" looks at how Amy Biehl's parent continue her humanitarian work despite her murder in South Africa. "Juvenile Justice?" looks at how an 11-year-old girl charged with capital murder may be innocent. "Andy Rooney" reads letters about his piece on the Clinton Christmas cards.
S31.E19 ∙ Olympic Gold/Mishap Valley/Sean Penn
"Olympic Gold" examines corruption in the International Olympic Committee in regard to Salt Lake City's bid for the Winter Games. "Mishap Valley" talks to a Marine Corps pilot whose jet clipped a cable that killed twenty people on board a gondola. "Sean Penn" talks to the controversial actor about his career. "Andy Rooney" talks about all-natural ingredients in food.
S31.E20 ∙ The Next First Lady?/Here Comes the Girls/Toni Morrison
"The Next First Lady?" rebroadcasts a segment on Elizabeth Dole who recently stepped down as president of the American Red Cross. "Here Comes the Girls" rebroadcasts a look at the Girls Choir of Harlem that is attempting to achieve the success of the popular Boys Choir of Harlem. "Toni Morrison" rebroadcasts a profile of the popular author. "Andy Rooney" talks about the common cold.
S31.E21 ∙ Perjury and Obstruction of Justice?/Fragments/The Sick Building Syndrome
"Perjury and Obstruction of Justice?" examines how general motors has worked to keep documents concerning fuel-fed fires in cars out of court. "Fragments" examines the case of an author who may be lying about being a survivor of the Holocaust. "Sick Building Syndrome" looks at how the interior environment of public buildings may be dangerous to health. "Andy Rooney" talks about trust and the government.
S31.E22 ∙ Taking Aim at the Gun Industry/Genius/Burt Bacharach
"Taking Aim at the Gun Industry" talks to the mayor of Chicago about whether the gun industry is responsible for gun deaths. "Genius" talks to a nine-year-old prodigy who will be starting college in the fall. "Burt Bacharach" profiles the songwriter who is making a comeback. "Andy Rooney" talks about social security.
S31.E23 ∙ The 353 Million Dollar Con/The Young and the Restless/Where There's Smoke...
"The 353 Million Dollar Con" looks at how two fraudsters created a fake project of Philip Morris to obtain millions in bank loans. "The Young and the Restless" investigates discrimination against age in Hollywood. "Where There's Smoke" look at how tobacco companies are exploiting anti-smoking laws. "Andy Rooney" talks about making airlines more comfortable.
S31.E24 ∙ The Lobbyist/Roberto Benigni/Choosing Life
"The Lobbyist" looks at how lobbyist play a large and growing role in the lives of lawmakers in Washington. "Roberto Benigni" talk to the famous Italian director and actor. "Choosing Life" talks to people who choose to live despite having serious cases of ALS. "Andy Rooney" creates a mock interview with Monica Lewinsky.
S31.E25 ∙ Case Closed?/Kissinger
"Case Closed?" looks at the death of infant Matthew Eappen to investigates evidence that suggest he may have been strangled by his English nanny Louise Woodward. "Kissinger" interview the former Secretary of State about his relationship with Richard Nixon and his family. "Andy Rooney" talks about the International Cat Show.
S31.E26 ∙ Ten Years Later/Brother Rick Curry/This Is Peace?
"Ten Years Later" examines the consequences of the 1989 wreck of the Exxon Valdez off the coast of Alaska. "Brother Rick Curry" profiles the Jesuit priest who has made a school of the arts for disabled people. "This Is Peace?" examines the behavior of paramilitary group in Northern Ireland. "Andrew Rooney" talks about Monica Lewinsky's book.
S31.E27 ∙ A Death in the Family/The Menuhins/Untouchables
"A Death in the Family" looks at a family accused of child abuse who may have been wrongly convicted of murder. "The Menuhins" profiles the famous violinist and former child prodigy Yehudi Menuhin. "Untouchables" looks at discrimination in India against low caste people. "Andy Rooney" talks about how age affects memory.
S31.E28 ∙ George Lucas/Unfinished Business
"George Lucas" talks to the famous film director and takes a behind the scenes look at the next movie in the Star Wars franchise. "Unfinished Business" looks at the case of six Iraqis brought to the United States for helping against Saddam Hussein, but are now imprison on undisclosed charges by INS. "Andy Rooney" talks about why the U.S. had to go to war in Kosovo.
S31.E29 ∙ Could It Be True?/BET
"Could It Be True?" discusses the use of angiogenesis inhibitor SU5416 that has show mixed but positive success in treating terminal cancer patients. "BET" profiles Robert Johnson the chairman and CEO of the Black Entertainment Network. "Andy Rooney" talks about images of Jesus Christ.
S31.E30 ∙ Pan Am 103/A Family Affair
"Pan Am 103" looks at the case against two Libyan suspects that are facing trial for the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103. "A Family Affair" interviews a mother and son who are suspected of murdering a wealthy widow and disposing her body. "Andy Rooney" talks about opening envelopes.
S31.E31 ∙ Wanted/The Diva Next Door/Banking on DNA
"Wanted" looks at the hunt for wanted fugitive Eric Rudolph who has been charged with the fatal 1996 bombing at the Summer Olympics. "The Diva Next Door" profiles opera singer Renee Fleming who is also a single mother. "Banking on DNA" looks at the debate over government-run DNA data banks. "Andy Rooney" discusses the air effort against Slobodan Milosevic.
S31.E32 ∙ Who's to Blame?/Dunblane/Audra
"Who's to Blame?" talks to an expert who believes that a preoccupation with violent video games can turn children into killers. "Dunblane" rebroadcasts a look back at the killing of sixteen schoolchildren in Scotland. "Audra" profiles the rising Broadway star Audra McDonald. "Andy Rooney" talks about Littleton and Kosovo.
S31.E33 ∙ The Power Behind the Throne?/Medium Security, Maximum Problems/Janet's Story
"The Power Behind the Throne?" interviews Mirjana Markovic the wife of Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic. "Medium Security, Maximum Problems" looks at problems facing how a prison brought maximum-security inmates to a medium-security prison. "Janet's Story" talks to a woman whose fetus might have been misdiagnosed during an amniocentesis. "Andy Rooney" talks about using questions in magazine headlines.
S31.E34 ∙ Above the Law?/Pyramid/Bibi
"Above the Law?" talks to a former Jesuit seminarian who is filing a sexual harassment lawsuit against the Jesuit Order. "Pyramid" looks at a pyramid scheme concocted by Stan Van Etten and his company International Heritage. "Bibi" interviews the prime minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu. "Andy Rooney" talks about cleaning out the closet.
S31.E35 ∙ The Moral Minority/Connery, Sean Connery/War Crimes
"The Moral Minority" talks to members of the religious right about their efforts to mix religion and politics. "Connery, Sean Connery" profiles the famous actor. "War Crimes" looks at how history is being made as a war crimes tribunal investigates war crimes as they happen. "Andy Rooney" talks about local newspapers.
S31.E36 ∙ Whose Land Is It Anyway?/Y2K/Dress for Success
"Whose Land Is It Anyway?" looks at a dispute between residents of upstate New York and the Oneida Nation over property rights. "Y2K" looks at how local governments are preparing for a possible Y2K crash. "Dress for Success" looks at a foundation that is proving interview clothing for women. "Andy Rooney" looks at old commentaries.
S31.E37 ∙ In Memory of Alisa/The Last Supper/Nelson & Graca
"In Memory of Alisa" rebroadcasts a segment on the father of a terrorist victim who is try to collect money from the terrorist state that caused her death. "The Last Supper" rebroadcasts a segment on the restoration of the famous painting. "Nelson and Graca" looks at the relationship between Nelson Mandela and his wife Graça Machel. "Andy Rooney" talks about pet food.
S31.E38 ∙ The Best of Intentions/The Maverick from Arizona/The China Connection
"The Best of Intentions" looks at how new pumps installed in Bangladesh may be causing some people to die. "The Maverick from Arizona" profiles Senator John McCain from Arizona. "The China Connection" rebroadcasts a segment how the hope for big-money commerce has led some companies to give away secret information to China. "Andy Rooney" talks about natural ingredients in food.
S31.E39 ∙ The Sins of the Father and the Mother?/To Be or Not to Be/Insanity?
"The Sins of the Father and the Mother?" rebroadcasts a segment on a mother who is suing the parent of her daughter's killer. "To Be or Not to Be" rebroadcasts an investigation into two Christian groups who claim that they can cure people of homosexuality. "Insanity?" rebroadcasts a segment on a student who went on a killing spree and later successfully sued his psychiatrist for negligence during his treatment. "Andy Rooney" talks about the mannerisms of news people.
S31.E40 ∙ The 353 Million Dollar Con/Juvenile Injustice?/Genius
"The 353 Million Dollar Con" rebroadcasts a look at how two fraudsters created a fake project of Philip Morris to obtain millions in bank loans. "Juvenile Justice?" rebroadcasts a segment on how an 11-year-old girl charged with capital murder may be innocent. "Genius" rebroadcasts a profile of a nine-year-old prodigy who will be starting college in the fall. "Andy Rooney" talks about telemarketers.
S31.E41 ∙ The Young and the Restless/Smoke But No Fire/Slave Labor
"The Young and the Restless" rebroadcasts a segment investigating discrimination against age in Hollywood. "Smoke But No Fire" rebroadcasts an investigation into whether smoking and secondhand smoke can cause sexual dysfunction. "Slave Labor" rebroadcasts an examination into how Jews were used as slave labor during the holocaust. "Andy Rooney" talks about celebrity television commercials.
S31.E42 ∙ It's the People, Stupid!/Tango Finlandia/The Black Farmer
"It's the People, Stupid!" rebroadcasts a look at how polling and focus groups allow politicians to tell people what they want to hear. "Tango Finlandia" looks at the dance craze that is sweeping Finland. "The Black Farmer" rebroadcasts an examination into the plight of black farmers who face discrimination from white-controlled local committees. "Andy Rooney" talks about extra packaging used in products.
S31.E43 ∙ Who Poisoned the Children?/Botero/Who Am I?
"Who Poisoned the Children?" rebroadcasts a segment on how a toxic substance found its way into medication for children resulting in numerous deaths. "Botero" rebroadcasts a profile of the famous sculptor and painter Fernando Botero. "Who Am I?" rebroadcasts a segment on the movement that seeks to open secret adoption files. "Andy Rooney" talks about making airline flights more comfortable.
S31.E44 ∙ The Search for John F. Kennedy Jr./Best of Friends/JFK Jr.
"The Search for John F. Kennedy Jr." updates the search over the ocean for the son of the assassinated president and his wife. "Best of Friends" talks to Christiane Amanpour about her friendship with JFK Jr. "JFK Jr." talks to a historian about the Kennedy family. "Andy Rooney" talks about news coverage of JFK Jr.'s disappearance.
S31.E45 ∙ The Most Feared Gangster/Candice Bergen-Murphy Brown/Unfinished Business
"The Most Feared Gangster" rebroadcasts an interviews with mobster Anthony Casso. "Candice Bergen-Murphy Brown" rebroadcasts an interview with the television actress about her career and her family. "Unfinished Business" rebroadcasts a segment on how six Iraqis brought to the United States for helping against Saddam Hussein are now imprison on undisclosed charges by INS. "Andy Rooney" talks about salt and dieting.
S31.E46 ∙ Spy?/What Assault Weapons Ban?/Waiving the Rules
"Spy?" looks at the controversial case against alleged spy and nuclear technician Wen Ho Lee. "What Assault Weapons Ban?" rebroadcasts a segment on Clinton's crime bill and whether it was effective legislation against assault weapons. "Waiving the Rules" rebroadcasts a segment on the effort to transform Britain's tourism industry. "Andy Rooney" talks about expensive cars.
S31.E47 ∙ Give Peace a Chance/Big Man, Big Voice/Packing a Gun
"Give Peace a Chance" rebroadcasts a segment on a camp that puts Palestinians and Israelis together in an effort to teach peace. "Big Man, Big Voice" profiles a German singer born with a serious birth defect. "Packing a Gun" rebroadcasts a segment on how some states are passing legislation to allow ordinary citizens to own a gun. "Andy Rooney" talks about truth in advertising.
S31.E48 ∙ The Magdalen Laundries/Roberto Benigni/Heaven on Earth?
"The Magdalen Laundries" rebroadcasts an examination into how some Irish women suffered after being sent to convents for being unwed mothers. "Roberto Benigni" rebroadcasts a profile of the famous Italian director and actor. "Heaven on Earth?" rebroadcasts a segment on former members of the Unification Church who have problems with the Church and its leaders. "Andy Rooney" talks about wearing advertisements on clothing.
S31.E49 ∙ The Lobbyist/Praising Caesar/Faking It
"The Lobbyist" rebroadcasts a look at how lobbyists play a large and growing role in the lives of lawmakers in Washington. "Praising Caesar" rebroadcasts an interview with gospel singer Shirley Caesar. "Faking It" rebroadcasts an interview with a former journalist who explains how he faked stories. "Andy Rooney" talks about trends in food labeling.
S31.E50 ∙ Taking Aim at the Gun Industry/Running from Home/The Bad Samaritan
"Taking Aim at the Gun Industry" rebroadcasts an interview with the mayor of Chicago about whether the gun industry is responsible for gun deaths. "Running from Home" rebroadcasts a segment on a sport agent who helps Cuban baseball defect. "The Bad Samaritan?" rebroadcasts an interviews with a man who did not take action to prevent the rape and murder of a seven-year-old girl. "Andy Rooney" talks about unconventional names.
S32.E1 ∙ Kipp/Frank McCourt/Playing Ball with the KGB
"Kipp" examines a successful public school program that uses discipline, long hours, and a contract. "Frank McCourt" talks to the author about his Pulitzer Prize winning book. "Playing Ball with the KGB" talks to a Russian millionaire who is in the middle of a KGB investigation. "Andy Rooney" talks about events from the summer.
S32.E2 ∙ Dutch/Vice Versa
"Dutch" talks to Ronald Reagan's biographer Edmund Morris about the biography that took him 14 years to write. "Vice Versa" looks at a dispute over Alabama State University's scholarships to attract white students to the historically black college. "Andy Rooney" talks about reporters who do reports from interesting locations.
S32.E3 ∙ The Blue Wall of Silence/TB/David L. Wolper
"The Blue Wall of Silence" looks at how police officers who report crimes by other officers are often subject to retribution. "TB" examines how tuberculosis is becoming deadlier due to its growing resistance to drugs. "David L. Wolper" interviews the famous producer. "Andy Rooney" talks about former presidents.
S32.E4 ∙ Ron Reagan on Ronald Reagan/The Scuffed Halls of Ivy: Emory University/Doing the Right Thing?
"Ron Reagan on Ronald Reagan" talks to the son of the president about his father. "The Scuffed Halls Of Ivy: Emory University" looks at a professor who was forced out due to politics. "Doing the Right Thing?" examines whether the L.A.P.D. allowed a shoot-out suspect to die after he surrendered. "Andy Rooney" talks about the end of the world.
S32.E5 ∙ Why So Expensive?/Cop Killer/Strive, a Second Look
"Why So Expensive?" examines while senior citizens are traveling to Canada to buy the prescription drugs. "Cop Killer" looks at how a model prisoner has been stopped repeatedly from getting parole. "Strive, a Second Look" takes another look at a training program that assists people on welfare. "Andy Rooney" goes on-board a nuclear submarine.
S32.E6 ∙ President Bradley?/Knee Deep in Fraud/Cruising for Fun and Profit
"President Bradley?" profiles the former Senator from New Jersey who is running for president. "Knee Deep in Fraud" investigates fraud in California's health-care system. "Cruising for Fun and Profit" investigates how cruise lines bring in large profiles but pay little in taxes. "Andy Rooney" talks about presidential candidates for the 2000 election.
S32.E7 ∙ You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown/The Pill/The Eyes
"You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" interviews and profiles cartoonist Charles Schulz. "The Pill" investigates whether and illness suffered by Gulf War veterans may be due to a mandatory medication given to them to counteract nerve gas. "The Eyes" talks to three blind men about their lives. "Andy Rooney" talks about a large check he was sent in error.
S32.E8 ∙ On Trial for Murder/Lord of the Manor/A Doctor in the House?/Con Man
"On Trial for Murder" looks at the case of an 11 year old boy who is charged with murder. "Lord of the Manor" looks at the feud surrounding Gardiner Island. "A Doctor in the House?" examines why many new doctors in the United States are trained overseas. "Con Man" investigates a man who conned elderly Americans out of over $200 million using a lottery pool scheme. "Andy Rooney" looks at out-of-town newspapers.
S32.E9 ∙ Haiti: 5 Years & A Billion Dollars Later/Gold in Them Thar Schools/Oh Lord!
"Haiti: 5 Years and A Billion Dollars Later" examines whether aid from the U.S. has helped restore Haiti's government and justice system. "Gold in Them Thar Schools" looks at the controversial for-profit Edison Schools. "Oh Lord!" looks at reforms in the British House of Lords. "Andy Rooney" talks about car bumpers.
S32.E10 ∙ Untouchable?/Carol Burnett/R.U.C.
"Untouchable?" examines the disappearance of alleged drug kingpin Mario Villanueva who was suppose to be under heavy police surveillance. "Carol Burnett" profiles the comedian. "R.U.C." examines Northern Ireland's heavily Protestant Royal Ulster Constabulary. "Andy Rooney" talks about women on navy submarines and in sports locker rooms.
S32.E11 ∙ Suicide or Murder?/Not as Private as You Think/Slam!
"Suicide or Murder?" examines the death of Captain Gordon Hess which many believe to have been a homicide. "Not as Private as You Think" examines how Internet companies are compiling information about consumers. "Slam!" looks at a new form of poetry. "Andy Rooney" looks at medication side effects.
S32.E12 ∙ Miranda/Columbia's Andres Pastrana/President Gore?
"Miranda" talks to a professor who wants to overturn the Supreme Court case which led to the police warning. "Columbia's Andres Pastrana" talks to the president of Columbia who wants more U.S. help in the was on drugs. "President Gore?" talks to the vice president about his candidacy for the presidency. "Andy Rooney" talks about new years.
S32.E13 ∙ Don't Ask, Don't Tell/Rumpole of the Bailey/Agent Orange
"Don't Ask, Don't Tell" examines how the law governing homosexuals in the military has been largely disregarded. "Rumpole of the Bailey" talks to the creator of the popular fictional lawyer. "Agent Orange" examines the controversial defoliant used by the military during the Vietnam War. "Andy Rooney" talks about the best athletes of the century.
S32.E14 ∙ The Secrecy Clause/Big Chicken/Hello, I'm in Finland
"The Secrecy Clause" looks at how some pharmaceutical companies are using secrecy clauses to suppress research that may undermine their profits. "Big Chicken" examines how the chicken industry treats its workers. "Hello, I'm in Finland" looks at why Finland has one of the most advance telephone systems on Earth. "Andy Rooney" talks about packaging.
S32.E15 ∙ D.U./Miracle on 43rd Street/Wanted
"D.U." investigates the use of depleted uranium in the Gulf War and whether U.S. soldiers were unnecessarily exposed to it. "Miracle on 43rd Street" rebroadcasts an examination of an old hotel which has been renovated for use to support housing for the homeless. "Wanted" examines the case of a St. Kitts businessman who is wanted for drug trafficking. "Andy Rooney" talks about buying your own Christmas president.
S32.E16 ∙ Need Cash?/Bill Parcells/His Honor, the Mayor
"Need Cash?" looks at how some automobile title lenders have been charging exorbitant interest rates. "Bill Parcells" talks to the New York Jets Coach about his career. "His Honor, the Mayor" talks to Jerry Brown the former Governor of California who is now the Mayor of Oakland. "Andy Rooney" talks about history and its influence on the present.
S32.E17 ∙ Adopt Me/Denzel/Boris Yeltsin
"Adopt Me" examines the controversial of adoption parties for special needs children. "Denzel" profiles the popular actor Denzel Washington. "Boris Yeltsin" examines the legacy of the Russian president and look at how he has a reputation of being both a hero and a corrupt politician. "Andy Rooney" talks about advertising something as the best.
S32.E18 ∙ MTBE/Ben Zander
"MTBE" investigates how a gasoline additive used by oil companies to satisfy the clean air act is now polluting groundwater. "Ben Zander" profiles the conductor of the Boston Philharmonic. "Andy Rooney" talks about news stories that sound like they are too good to be true.
S32.E19 ∙ Southern Exposure/Come Dancing/Kevin Mitnick, Cyber Thief
"Southern Exposure" investigates allegations of racial discrimination at the Savannah River Nuclear Site. "Come Dancing" looks at the growth of competitive of ballroom dance. "Kevin Mitnick, Cyber Thief" profiles the controversial hacker. "Andy Rooney" talks about symbols and the Confederate flag.
S32.E20 ∙ Carol Burnett/Big Man, Big Voice/The Diva Next Door
"Carol Burnett" rebroadcasts a profile of the popular comedian. "Big Man, Big Voice" rebroadcasts a profile of a German singer who suffers from birth defects due to thalidomide. "The Diva Next Door" rebroadcasts a profile of opera singer Renee Fleming. "Andy Rooney" talks about car advertisement.
S32.E21 ∙ Ethnic Profiling/Gross National Happiness/The Court-Martial of Major Bates
"Ethnic Profiling" talks to a former CIA Employee who thinks he was fired because he is Jewish. "Gross National Happiness" visits the country of Bhutan which focuses more on happiness than economic growth. "The Court-Martial of Major Bates" talks to a major who may face court-martial due to his refusal to accept an Anthrax Vaccination. "Andy Rooney" talks about the ten best unimportant inventions.
S32.E22 ∙ You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown/LAPD Confidential/Unfortunate and Untrue?
"You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" rebroadcasts a profile of cartoonist Charles Schulz who recently passed away. "LAPD Confidential" looks at how a whistle-blower exposed the LAPD's controversial domestic abuse policy. "Unfortunate and Untrue?" looks at the questionable past of an author who wrote a book critical of George W. Bush. "Andy Rooney" talks about the new dollar coin released by the U.S. Mint.
S32.E23 ∙ Hit List?/Kevin Spacey/Whose Country Is It?
"Hit List?" looks at how some anti-abortion activists are publishing personal information about abortion doctors. "Kevin Spacey" interviews the popular actor about his life and career. "Whose Country Is It?" examines the conflict in Israel between secular people and ultra-orthodox Jews. "Andy Rooney" talks about presidential press conferences.
S32.E24 ∙ Echelon/Scam/King Coal
"Echelon" examines the NSA program which uses listening posts around the world to monitor electronic communication. "Scam" looks at how some fake artistic masterpieces have fooled major auction houses. "King Coal" examines whether mountaintop removal mining is bad for the people of West Virginia. "Andy Rooney" rates the presidential candidates.
S32.E25 ∙ Columbine Effect/Dikembe Mutombo/Who Is Arnon Milchan?
"Columbine Effect" looks at how an Alabama school is having a problem dealing with a violent student because he is also considered disabled. "Dikembe Mutombo" talks to the basketball star about his efforts to provide medical care in the Congo. "Who Is Arnon Milchan?" profiles a former Israeli intelligence officer who is now a film producer. "Andy Rooney" looks at viewer mail.
S32.E26 ∙ Timothy McVeigh/The Bodyguard's Story
"Timothy McVeigh" interviews the man sentenced to death for setting off a bomb in Oklahoma City that destroyed the Murrah Federal Building and killed 168 people. "The Bodyguard's Story" interviews the bodyguard of Princess Diana who was the only person to survive the car accident that killed her.
S32.E27 ∙ Hitler's Pope/Women and the Web/Ciao Venezia
"Hitler's Pope" looks at criticism against Pope Pius XII for his silence against Hitler's extermination of the Jews during World War II. "Women and the Web" looks at the increasing influence of women in computer-related professions. "Ciao Venezia" talks to the Mayor of Venice who wants to slow tourism to curb pollution in the city. "Andy Rooney" talks about the primaries and democracy,
S32.E28 ∙ By Faith Alone/Tom Joyner/Locked Up for Life?
"By Faith Alone" looks at how the government Medicare system is paying for the non-medical care of Christian Scientists who religiously oppose the use of doctors. "Tom Joyner" profiles the popular radio host. "Locked Up for Life?" looks at the plight of INS detainees who have been arrested for crimes and must be deported, but cannot be deported because their countries of origin refuse to take them back. "Andy Rooney" talks about the census.
S32.E29 ∙ Broken Promises/Queen Rania/Eric Clapton
"Broken Promises" examines how Native Americans have lost billions of dollars because the U.S. government has mishandled their records. "Queen Rania" interviews and profiles the queen of Jordan. "Eric Clapton" interviews and profiles the popular musician. "Andy Rooney" talks about displaying the Ten Commandments outside of schools.
S32.E30 ∙ Cyber War/Addicted to Orchids/Voice of the Farmer
"Cyber War" examines how significant U.S. infrastructure is controlled by computers which may be subject to cyber attack. "Addicted to Orchids" looks at the $9 billion-a-year orchid industry. "Voice of the Farmer" examines how the American Farm Bureau is doing more to support big agribusiness companies than family farmers. "Andy Rooney" talks about professional wrestling.
S32.E31 ∙ Elian's Father/The Power of Positive Speaking/Laundering Drug Money?
"Elian's Father" talks to the father Elian Gonzalez who wants his son to return to Cuba. "The Power of Positive Speaking" takes a look at motivational speaking. "Laundering Drug Money?" examines whether U.S. customs shut down an investigation to protect a politician in Mexico. "Andy Rooney" talks about whether Elian Gonzalez should return to Cuba.
S32.E32 ∙ Different Kind of Governor/The Dirty War/The Lemba
"Different Kind of Governor" profiles New Mexico's Gary Johnson who argues that some drugs should be legal. "The Dirty War" looks at how some of the child survivors of Argentina's Dirty War were adopted by the very people who murdered their parents. "The Lemba" looks at a black African tribe that claims to be Jewish and the DNA evidence that may corroborate their claim. "Andy Rooney" talks about automobile names.
S32.E33 ∙ Death Penalty/The Bishop Estate/Picking Up the Pieces
"Death Penalty" examines why Illinois Governor George Ryan has called a moratorium on executions in his state. "The Bishop Estate" looks at the scandal and corruption that is rocking a charitable trust set up to help Hawaiian school children. "Picking Up the Pieces" profiles Anthony Williams the new mayor of Washington D.C. who needs to clean up the city's government. "Andy Rooney" talks about the hate mail he has received.
S32.E34 ∙ The Colonel's Wife/A Right That Could Be Wrong/The Bicycle Thief
"The Colonel's Wife" interviews the wife of a U.S. Army colonel who was recently convicted of drug smuggling. "A Right That Could Be Wrong" examines how the mentally ill may no longer have the right to refuse their medication. "The Bicycle Thief" examines California's three strikes law that puts three-time offenders in jail for 25-years-to-life even if they have committed only non-violent crimes. "Andy Rooney" talks about how young people throw out more junk than old people.
S32.E35 ∙ Who Killed Malcolm X?/The Seamy Side of Paradise/Ready, Willing & Able
"Who Killed Malcolm X?" talks to Louis Farrakhan and Malcolm X's daughter about the death of the civil rights activist. "The Seamy Side of Paradise" talks to a priest who is working in the slums of Jamaica. "Ready, Willing And Able" looks at a unique program for the homeless in New York City that puts them to work, provides room and board, and even educates them. "Andy Rooney" talks about Mother's Day.
S32.E36 ∙ Bishop Spong/Kevin Mitnick: Cyber Thief/Carlos Acosta's Story
"Bishop Spong" profiles the controversial Episcopal bishop Jack Spong. "Kevin Mitnick: Cyber Thief" rebroadcasts a segment on the infamous hacker. "Carlos Acosta's Story" profiles the popular Cuban ballet dancer. "Andy Rooney" talks about the cluttered office space of his fellow correspondents.
S32.E37 ∙ Charlton Heston/50,000 White Farmers/Miranda
"Charlton Heston" rebroadcasts a profile of the actor who is now head of the NRA. "50,000 White Farmers" rebroadcasts a segment on how white farmers in South Africa are the targets of crime and assault. "Miranda" rebroadcasts a segment on whether Miranda v. Arizona should be overturned. "Andy Rooney" talks about car bumpers.
S32.E38 ∙ The Defector/The Court-Martial of Major Bates/The Year of the Woman
"The Defector" investigates the case of an Iranian defector who claims that Iran was responsible for the bombing of Pan Am 103. "The Court-Martial of Major Bates" rebroadcasts a segment on a major who may face court-martial due to his refusal to accept an Anthrax Vaccination. "The Year of the Woman" rebroadcasts a segment on the abuse of women in India. "Andy Rooney" talks about side effects to medicine.
S32.E39 ∙ On Trial for Murder/Knee Deep in Fraud/The Forgotten Hostage
"On Trial for Murder" rebroadcasts a look at the case of an 11 year old boy who is charged with murder. "Knee Deep in Fraud" rebroadcasts an investigation into fraud in California's health-care system. "The Forgotten Hostage" rebroadcasts a segment on an Israeli soldier who was taken hostage and in Lebanon and has not been heard from in over a decade. "Andy Rooney" talks about clothes in the closet.
S32.E40 ∙ Doing the Right Thing?/Ben Zander/Columbia's Andres Pastrana
"Doing the Right Thing?" rebroadcasts an examination into whether the L.A.P.D. allowed a shoot-out suspect to die after he surrendered. "Ben Zander" rebroadcasts a profile of the conductor of the Boston Philharmonic. "Columbia's Andres Pastrana" rebroadcasts an interview with the president of Columbia who wants more U.S. help in the was on drugs. "Andy Rooney" talks about the new dollar coin.
S32.E41 ∙ Don't Ask, Don't Tell/Cruising for Fun and Profit/Prison Inc.
"Don't Ask, Don't Tell" rebroadcasts an examination of how the law governing homosexuals in the military has been largely disregarded. "Cruising for Fun and Profit" rebroadcasts an investigation into how cruise lines bring in large profiles but pay little in taxes. "Prison Inc." rebroadcasts a segment on the controversial growth of prison labor. "Andy Rooney" talks about natural ingredients in food.
S32.E42 ∙ Suicide or Murder?/Denzel/Haiti: 5 Years & A Billion Dollars Later
"Suicide or Murder?" rebroadcasts an examination into the death of Captain Gordon Hess which many believe to have been a homicide. "Denzel" rebroadcasts a profile of the popular actor Denzel Washington. "Haiti: 5 Years and A Billion Dollars Later" rebroadcasts a segment on whether aid from the U.S. has helped restore Haiti's government and justice system. "Andy Rooney" talks about tourism.
S32.E43 ∙ Harry Potter/Need Cash?/Adopt Me
"Harry Potter" rebroadcasts a profile of J.K. Rowling author of the popular fantasy book series. "Need Cash?" rebroadcasts a look at how some automobile title lenders have been charging exorbitant interest rates. "Adopt Me" rebroadcasts a look at adoption parties for special needs children. "Andy Rooney" talks about the ten best unimportant inventions.
S32.E44 ∙ Hitler's Pope?/Kevin Spacey/Voice of the Farmer
"Hitler's Pope" rebroadcasts a look at the criticism of Pope Pius XII for his lack of action during World War II. "Kevin Spacey" rebroadcasts an interview with the popular actor. "Voice of the Farmer" rebroadcasts an examination of how the American Farm Bureau is doing more to support big agribusiness companies than family farmers. "Andy Rooney" talks about charging telemarketers.
S32.E45 ∙ Autopsy/The Scuffed Halls of Ivy: Emory University/TB
"Autopsy" rebroadcasts a segment on how hospitals need to do more autopsies. "The Scuffed Halls of Ivy: Emory University" rebroadcasts a segment on a professor who was forced out due to politics. "TB" rebroadcasts a look at drug-resistant tuberculosis. "Andy Rooney" talks about envelopes.
S32.E46 ∙ Dikembe Mutombo/Lord of the Manor/The Columbine Effect
"Dikembe Mutombo" rebroadcasts a segment on the basketball star and his efforts to provide medical care in the Congo. "Lord of the Manor" rebroadcasts a look at the feud surrounding Gardiner Island. "Columbine Effect" rebroadcasts a look at how an Alabama school is having a problem dealing with a violent student because he is also considered disabled. "Andy Rooney" talks about mixed nuts.
S32.E47 ∙ Echelon/Frank McCourt/Kipp
"Echelon" rebroadcasts a segment on the NSA program which uses listening posts around the world to monitor electronic communication. "Frank McCourt" rebroadcasts an interview with the Pulitzer Prize winning author. "Kipp" rebroadcasts an examination of a successful public school program that uses discipline, long hours, and a contract. "Andy Rooney" talks about car names.
S32.E48 ∙ Spy?/Come Dancing/Not as Private as You Think
"Spy?" rebroadcasts a segment on alleged spy and nuclear technician Wen Ho Lee. "Come Dancing" rebroadcasts a look at the growth of competitive of ballroom dance. "Not as Private as You Think" rebroadcasts a segment on how Internet companies are compiling information about consumers. "Andy Rooney" talks about motorized scooters.
S32.E49 ∙ The Bicycle Thief/Gross National Happiness/Whose Country Is It?
"The Bicycle Thief" rebroadcasts an examination of California's three strikes law. "Gross National Happiness" rebroadcasts a segment on the country of Bhutan which focuses more on happiness than economic growth. "Whose Country Is It?" rebroadcasts a look at the conflict in Israel between secular people and ultra-orthodox Jews. "Andy Rooney" talks about the presidential and vice-presidential tickets.
S32.E50 ∙ Coming Apart at the Seams/A Pig Heart?/Eric Clapton
"Coming Apart at the Seams" rebroadcasts a segment on the Russian Army and how it is suffering from problems with money and morale. "A Pig Heart?" rebroadcasts a segment on the dangers and possible benefits of xenotransplantation. "Eric Clapton" rebroadcasts a segment on the popular musician. "Andy Rooney" talks about the offices of his fellow correspondents.
S33.E1 ∙ Bridgestone Firestone/Michael Tilson Thomas/Smallpox
"Bridgestone Firestone" investigates the tire company due to a series of death that resulted from tire blowouts. "Michael Tilson Thomas" interviews the famous conductor of the San Francisco's Symphony Orchestra. "Smallpox" looks at the danger posed by the weaponization of the disease that was thought to be eradicated. "Andy Rooney" talks to a handwriting expert.
S33.E2 ∙ Damage Control/Tina Sinatra/Boris Yeltsin
"Damage Control" talks to the CEO of the Ford Motor Company about the problems affecting the Ford Explorer SUV. "Tina Sinatra" talks to the daughter of Frank Sinatra about her father's last years. "Boris Yeltsin" interview the former Russia president who denies that he is ill and argues that Russia is not in bad shape economically. "Andy Rooney" talks about the recent presidential debate.
S33.E3 ∙ America's Worst Nightmare?/Sleepless in the Cockpit/Bud Shuster
"America's Worst Nightmare?" looks at instability if the Pakistani government and the danger it poses due to the country's nuclear arsenal. "Sleepless in the Cockpit" looks at the troubling problem of fatigue among commercial airline pilots. "Bud Shuster" looks at the troubling relationship between a House Representative and a lobbyist. "Andy Rooney" talks about Hillary Clinton.
S33.E4 ∙ Dick Clarke/Made to Order/Wall Street Whiz Kid
"Dick Clarke" talks to the counter-terrorism expert and looks at the effort to track down the terrorists who bombed the USS Cole. "Made to Order" examines how some parents are using the sperm and eggs of physically and mentally desirable donors to design their own children. "Wall Street Whiz Kid" talks to a teenager who was prosecuted for securities fraud. "Andy Rooney" talks about being a talk show guest.
S33.E5 ∙ Jack Welch/Negative About Affirmative Action/Megan's Law
"Jack Welch" interviews the CEO of General Electric. "Negative About Affirmative Action" looks at a lawsuit which charges that the University of Michigan refused to enroll three white students while enrolling less qualified minority students. "Megan's Law" looks at whether convicted sex offenders have a right to privacy. "Andy Rooney" talks about commercialism.
S33.E6 ∙ Yasir Arafat/You've Got Mail/The 450 Million Dollar Scam
"Yasir Arafat" interviews the Palestinian leader about the escalation of violence in Israel. "You've Got Mail" examines how Republican and Democrats are raising money through direct mail techniques. "The 450 Million Dollar Scam" looks at how white collar criminals managed to loot an insurance company for almost a half a billion dollars. "Andy Rooney" talks about voters and non-voters.
S33.E7 ∙ The MMR Vaccine/The Crossroad/The Calendar Girls
"The MMR Vaccine" examines the the belief that the MMR Vaccine causes autism and talks to doctors who stress that there is no real evidence for this belief. "The Crossroad" reports on the growing violence in the Gaza Strip's Netzarem Junction. "The Calendar Girls" profiles a group of middle-age British women who raised money for cancer by posing in nude in a calendar. "Andy Rooney" talks about the recent election controversy in Florida.
S33.E8 ∙ Officer Young/The Orchestra/Fish Fuss
"Officer Young" examines the case of Cornel Young Jr. a black off-duty police officer who was killed by two white police officers when he tried to help them in an arrest. "The Orchestra" looks at a children's classical orchestra in Venezuela. "Fish Fuss" looks at the government's multi-billion dollar effort to save salmon in the Pacific Northwest. "Andy Rooney" talks about the close presidential election.
S33.E9 ∙ Election Update/Delayed/Presidente Fox
"Election Update" looks at current developments in the U.S. presidential election controversy. "Delayed" examines flight delays and how they are becoming a growing problem for air travelers. "Presidente Fox" profiles the new president of Mexico Vicente Fox who was elected on an anti-corruption and anti-poverty platform. "Andy Rooney" talks about wires.
S33.E10 ∙ Al Gore/Internal Affairs/FISA
"Al Gore" interviews the vice president about the recent election controversy. "Internal Affairs" talks to a former police officer who claims that the police force took revenge on him after he uncovered corruption while he was head of the Internal Affairs division. "FISA" looks at how the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act allowed the FBI to set up a special operation that allowed them to entrap and convict an American couple of espionage. "Andy Rooney" talks about explaining the recent presidential election to people from a different country.
S33.E11 ∙ Dot-Com Millionaires?/God, Women and Medicine/Brain Fingerprinting
"Dot-Com Millionaires?" looks at how many Internet companies are going out of business. "God, Women and Medicine" examines how mergers and consolidations have put 40% of the largest health care systems in the U.S. under the control of the Roman Catholic Church. "Brain Fingerprinting" looks at an effort to use brainwaves to catch criminals. "Andy Rooney" talks about presents one should not give for Christmas.
S33.E12 ∙ Notra Trulock/Tom Hanks/The Rosenberg Case
"Notra Trulock" talks to the former Director of Intelligence for the Department of Energy who oversaw the investigation into the theft of nuclear secrets at the U.S. National laboratories. "Tom Hanks" interviews the famous actor. "The Rosenberg Case" examines the case of former radical who has served 16 years in prison for weapons possession. "Andy Rooney" talks about new president George W. Bush.
S33.E13 ∙ The Mormons/Dikembe Mutombo/Ben Zander
"The Mormons" rebroadcasts a look at one of the fastest growing religions in the world and talks to its president. "Dikembe Mutombo" talks to the NBA star who is using his wealth to help people in his home country of the Congo. "Ben Zander" rebroadcasts a profile of the conductor of Boston's Philharmonic Orchestra. "Andy Rooney" talks about past Christmas commentaries.
S33.E14 ∙ Harry Potter/Tina Sinatra/Evelyn Glennie
"Harry Potter" rebroadcasts a profile of J.K. Rowling author of the popular fantasy book series. "Tina Sinatra" rebroadcasts an interview with Frank Sinatra's daughter and discusses his connections with the Mafia. "Evelyn Glennie" rebroadcasts a profile of the celebrated percussionist. "Andy Rooney" talks about his Christmas gifts.
S33.E15 ∙ Wal-Mart/Any Given Sunday/The Tiananmen Papers
"Wal-Mart" examines several lawsuits that have been brought against the large retail chain. "Any Given Sunday" looks at an offshore Internet company that is facilitating illegal betting on professional sports. "The Tiananmen Papers" examines secret documents that reportedly detail the debate among China's leaders about whether to use force against student protesters in 1989. "Andy Rooney" talks about ten good things about the United States.
S33.E16 ∙ Earth Liberation Front/The Pope's Maestro/The Strange Case of Dr. Shipman
"Earth Liberation Front" examines the ecoterrorist group that has destroyed $37 million worth of property over four years. "The Pope's Maestro" profiles the Jewish conductor who has become the musical director for the head of the Roman Catholic Church. "The Strange Case of Dr. Shipman" goes to the United Kingdom where the police have caught a serial killer who has been targeting his elderly patients. "Andy Rooney" talks about his name appearing in a 150 year old book.
S33.E17 ∙ The Osprey/Nothing More to Worry About?/Zimbabwe
"The Osprey" investigates the Marines' crash-plagued MV-22 Osprey aircraft. "Nothing More to Worry About?" examines how the AIDS problem could be getting worse rather than getting better. "Zimbabwe" looks at the Africa country which is now on the verge of collapse. "Andy Rooney" talks about President Bush selecting his new cabinet.
S33.E18 ∙ The Great Escape/Arctic Oil/School for the Homeless
"The Great Escape" interviews one of the Texas Seven who recounts the escape and how they avoided law enforcement for six weeks. "Arctic Oil" examines the debate over drilling in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. "School for the Homeless" looks at the Thomas J. Pappas School in Phoenix which is dedicated to educating homeless children. "Andy Rooney" talks about presidential speeches.
S33.E19 ∙ Sleeping Sickness/Joe the Jailer/Bryonn Bain of Harvard
"Sleeping Sickness" talks to doctors who are treating the illness that pharmaceutical companies have stopped making the cure for. "Joe the Jailer" profiles the controversial Arizona sheriff that is drawing both praise and criticism for his treatment of convicts. "Bryonn Bain of Harvard" talks to a black Harvard Law student who was wrongfully arrested after being profiled. "Andy Rooney" talks about prices and inflation.
S33.E20 ∙ Online U/The Wrong Man?/Diamonds
"Online U" looks at the growing trend of for-profit online college education and examines of some its problems. "The Wrong Man?" looks at the case of Charles Schwarz who may have been wrongly convicted of assault on a Haitian immigrant. "Diamonds" looks at De Beers's monopoly on the diamond business. "Andy Rooney" talks about education in the United States.
S33.E21 ∙ Needles/David Boies/Whose Body Is It Anyway?
"Needles" looks at the dangers posed by needles to medical professionals. "David Boies" profiles the successful high powered corporate attorney. "Whose Body Is It Anyway? examines how private companies are patenting genetic material. "Andy Rooney" talks about saving money in the military.
S33.E22 ∙ President Simmons/Mammoni/Alternative Medicine
"President Simmons" profiles the first African American woman to be named president of an Ivy League University. "Mammoni" looks at the growing trend in Italy of adult unmarried men living at home with their parents. "Alternative Medicine" talks to a doctor who endorses the use of herbal supplements and yoga. "Andy Rooney" talks about President Bush's address before Congress.
S33.E23 ∙ Here Comes the Judge/Who's Next/Russia's New Czars?
"Here Comes the Judge" profiles Judge Leslie Crocker Snyder one of the toughest judges in New York. "Who's Next" examines the scientific, ethical, and political controversies surrounding the cloning of human beings. "Russia's New Czars?" talks to Russian billionaire Boris Berezovsky about his problems with the Russian government.
S33.E24 ∙ Giant Killer/Caught Up in a Custody Battle/Smart TV
"Giant Killer" profiles successful corporate attorney Willie Gary. "Caught Up in a Custody Battle" looks at how some parents must fight to get their children back after they were taken to a foreign country. "Smart TV" looks at a new technology that may revolutionize how we watch television. "Andy Rooney" talks about soft drinks.
S33.E25 ∙ 252/They Mean Business/Dillard's
"252" talks to the sports agent behind Alex Rodriguez's huge contract with the Texas Rangers. "They Mean Business" looks at several companies that are fighting the EPA for trying to close them down. "Dillard's" investigates whether the department store's use of off-duty police officers as security guards has led to unnecessary harm. "Andy Rooney" talks about swearing in movies.
S33.E26 ∙ The Boy Scouts/Of Mice and Men/Hit Squads
"The Boy Scouts" looks at the organization's controversial new policy of disallowing homosexuals. "Of Mice and Men" looks at the lax rules governing the use of human subjects in clinical medical research. "Hit Squads" examines whether Israeli is targeting the right people for assassination in Palestine. "Andy Rooney" talks about head-wear.
S33.E27 ∙ The FBI and the Mob/The Trillion Dollar Question/The Rocket
"The FBI and the Mob" examines whether Boston mobster James 'Whitey' Bulger committed his crimes with the assistance of the FBI. "The Trillion Dollar Question" examines the question of whether the U.S. government should pay reparations for the damage done by slavery. "The Rocket" profiles pitcher Roger Clemens. "Andy Rooney" talks about a union for airline passengers.
S33.E28 ∙ Darryl Strawberry/Mel Brooks on Broadway/Stolen Lives
"Darryl Strawberry" looks at the former Baseball start who is struggling with addiction. "Mel Brooks on Broadway" talks to the comedian about the Broadway adaptation of one of his hit films. "Stolen Lives" talks to a woman who suffered at the hands of King Hassan of Morocco. "Andy Rooney" talks about images of Jesus.
S33.E29 ∙ Doctor's Dilemma/The Daily Show with Jon Stewart/Genes
"Doctor's Dilemma" talks to a doctor who must treat a mentally ill murderer so that he is well enough to be executed. "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" profiles the success Comedy Central host. "Genes" examines a genetic research company that has gained access to almost all of Iceland's health records. "Andy Rooney" talks about China.
S33.E30 ∙ Caught on Tape/Shoot the Fox/The Sudbury Way
"Caught on Tape" examines a secret recording that could implicate the president of Ukraine in illegal activities. "Shoot the Fox" looks at an effort to ban fox hunting in England. "The Sudbury Way" examines a school that gives no tests, has no grades, and makes no required classes. "Andy Rooney" responds to viewers.
S33.E31 ∙ Compassionate Use/The Tiny TV Network with a Big Mouth/Back to My Lai
"Compassionate Use" examines how pharmaceutical companies can sometimes offer drugs to critically ill patients before clinical trials for those drugs have been completed. "The Tiny TV Network with a Big Mouth" looks at Qatar's Al-Jazerra television network. "Back to My Lai" follows two Americans who saved lives during the My Lai massacre as they return to visit Vietnam and meet some of the people they saved. "Andy Rooney" talks about Bob Kerry's military service in Vietnam.
S33.E32 ∙ The Execution of Timothy McVeigh/The Memorial
"The Execution of Timothy McVeigh" talks to the controversial Oklahoma City bomber about his looming execution and also talks to survivors of that attack who offer their thoughts on the bomber. "The Memorial" looks at the memorial to the attack that was built on the site where the Murrah Federal Building once stood. "Andy Rooney" talks about the death penalty.
S33.E33 ∙ Murder or Suicide?/DNA Dragnet/Cash Crop
"Murder or Suicide?" examines the assassination of an American priest in Kenya. "DNA Dragnet" looks at how there are serious civil liberties issues involved in law enforcement's collection and storage of DNA samples. "Cash Crop" looks at insurance companies that are selling insurance policies for crops that are known to fail. "Andy Rooney" talks angering people.
S33.E34 ∙ Delayed/Arctic Oil/Gold in Them Thar Schools
"Delayed" rebroadcasts a segment that examines flight delays and how they are becoming a growing problem for air travelers. "Arctic Oil" rebroadcasts a segment on the debate over drilling in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. "Gold in Them Thar Schools" rebroadcasts a look at the controversial for-profit Edison Schools. "Andy Rooney" talks about being a talk show guest.
S33.E35 ∙ The Preacher's Daughter/Billion Dollar Business/His Honor the Mayor
"The Preacher's Daughter" talks to the daughter of Billy Graham about becoming a preacher. "Billion Dollar Business" investigates the billion dollar sex trade of Eastern Europe. "His Honor the Mayor" rebroadcasts a segment on Milton Milan the controversial mayor of Camden. "Andy Rooney" talks about deciding what to do first.
S33.E36 ∙ Bridgestone Firestone/In Memory of Alisa/Death by Doctor
"Bridgestone Firestone" rebroadcasts an investigation into the tire company and several deaths caused by tire blowouts. "In Memory of Alisa" rebroadcasts a segment on a lawyer who fought for the right to sue states that sponsor terrorism. "Death by Doctor" rebroadcasts a segment on euthanasia activist Jack Kevorkian. "Andy Rooney" talks about inflation.
S33.E37 ∙ The Osprey/The Strange Case of Dr. Shipman/Not as Private as You Think
"The Osprey" rebroadcasts an investigation into the the Marines' crash-plagued MV-22 Osprey aircraft. "The Strange Case of Dr. Shipman" rebroadcasts a segment on a British serial killer who has been targeting his elderly patients. "Not as Private as You Think" rebroadcasts a segment on how Internet companies are tracking the online habits of consumers. "Andy Rooney" talks about improving education.
S33.E38 ∙ President Simmons/The Earth Liberation Front/Nothing More to Worry About?
"President Simmons" rebroadcasts a profile of the first African American woman to be named president of an Ivy League University. "The Earth Liberation Front" rebroadcasts a segment on the ecoterrorist group that is responsible for millions in damages. "Nothing More to Worry About?" rebroadcasts a segment on the AIDS crisis. "Andy Rooney" talks about packaging.
S33.E39 ∙ Why So Expensive?/Officer Young/The Orchestra
"Why So Expensive?" rebroadcasts a segment on why seniors have been traveling to Canada to buy their prescription drugs. "Officer Young" rebroadcasts a segment on Cornel Young Jr. a black off-duty police officer who was killed by two white police officers when he tried to help them in an arrest. "The Orchestra" rebroadcasts a profile of the children's classical orchestra in Venezuela. "Andy Rooney" goes to the Bronx Zoo.
S33.E40 ∙ The Boy Scouts/Negative About Affirmative Action/Michael Tilson Thomas
"The Boy Scouts" rebroadcasts a look at the organization's controversial new policy of disallowing homosexuals. "Negative About Affirmative Action" rebroadcasts a look at a lawsuit which charges that the University of Michigan refused to enroll three white students while enrolling less qualified minority students. "Michael Tilson Thomas" rebroadcasts a profile of the famous conductor of the San Francisco's Symphony Orchestra. "Andy Rooney" talks about tangled wires.
S33.E41 ∙ Sleepless in the Cockpit/Mel Brooks on Broadway/Wall Street Whiz Kid
"Sleepless in the Cockpit" rebroadcasts a look at the troubling problem of fatigue among commercial airline pilots. "Mel Brooks on Broadway" rebroadcasts a segment on the comedian adapting one of his hit films for Broadway. "Wall Street Whiz Kid" rebroadcasts a profile of teenager who was prosecuted for securities fraud. "Andy Rooney" talks about soft drinks.
S33.E42 ∙ Made to Order/Dot-Com Millionaires?/Mammoni
"Made to Order" rebroadcasts a segment on how some parents are using the sperm and eggs of physically and mentally desirable donors to design their own children. "Dot-Com Millionaires?" rebroadcasts a look at how many Internet companies are going out of business. "Mammoni" rebroadcasts a look at the growing trend in Italy of adult unmarried men living at home with their parents. "Andy Rooney" talks about tourism.
S33.E43 ∙ Online U/Femme Fatale/Whose Body Is It Anyway?
"Online U" rebroadcasts a look at the growing trend of for-profit online college education. "Femme Fatale" rebroadcasts a segment on French actress Jeanne Moreau. "Whose Body Is It Anyway?" rebroadcasts an examination of how private companies are patenting genetic material. "Andy Rooney" talks about his co-workers' cluttered offices.
S33.E44 ∙ Zimbabwe/Giant Killer/Partial Birth Abortion
"Zimbabwe" rebroadcasts a look at the Africa country which is now on the verge of collapse. "Giant Killer" rebroadcasts a profile of successful corporate attorney Willie Gary. "Partial Birth Abortion" rebroadcasts a segment on the controversial medical procedure. "Andy Rooney" talks about how politicians end speeches.
S33.E45 ∙ Wanted/252/Never Too Late
"Wanted" rebroadcasts an interview with controversial Bosnia Serb leaders Radovan Karadzic and General Ratko Mladic who both face possible charges for war crimes. "252" rebroadcasts a segment on the agent who negotiated a large contract for baseball player Alex Rodriguez. "Never Too Late" rebroadcasts a segment on older women who are seeking to become parents. "Andy Rooney" talks about the new dollar coin.
S33.E46 ∙ Suicide Bomber/Who's Next?/School for the Homeless
"Suicide Bomber" rebroadcasts a segment on the planning that goes into a Palestinian suicide bomber."Who's Next?" rebroadcasts a segment examining the scientific, ethical, and political controversies surrounding the cloning of human beings. "School for the Homeless" rebroadcasts a segment on a school for homeless children. "Andy Rooney" talks about food labeling.
S33.E47 ∙ A Doctor in the House?/The Tiny TV Network with a Big Mouth/The Rocket
"A Doctor in the House?" rebroadcasts a segment on how more and more doctors in the United States are coming from foreign countries. "The Tiny TV Network with a Big Mouth" rebroadcasts a segment on Qatar's Al-Jazerra television network. "The Rocket" rebroadcasts a segment on pitcher Roger Clemens. "Andy Rooney" talks about car bumpers.
S33.E48 ∙ Smallpox/Jack Welch/The Trillion-Dollar Question
"Smallpox" rebroadcasts a look at the danger posed by the weaponization of the dangerous disease. "Jack Welch" rebroadcasts an interview with the CEO of General Electric. "The Trillion-Dollar Question" rebroadcasts an examination into whether the U.S. government should pay reparations for the damage done by slavery. "Andy Rooney" talks about throwing away junk.
S33.E49 ∙ Schneider v. Kissinger/Stolen Lives/Shoot the Fox
"Schneider v. Kissinger" talks to the family of a Chilean general who is suing Henry Kissinger for his part in a kidnapping that resulted in the general's death. "Stolen Lives" rebroadcasts a profile of a woman who suffered at the hands of King Hassan of Morocco. "Shoot the Fox" rebroadcasts a segment on an effort to ban fox hunting in England. "Andy Rooney" talks about the side effects of medicine.
S33.E50 ∙ How Secure Is Your Airport?/An American Town/The Three Wise Men/How Intelligent Were We?
"How Secure Is Your Airport?" looks at airport security in the wake of the 9/11 attacks. "An American Town" follows a family in New Jersey that is looking for a family member that was working in the World Trade Center. "The Three Wise Men" talks to three major businessmen about how the terrorist attacks will effect the economy. "How Intelligent Were We?" examines the quality of U.S. intelligence. "Andy Rooney" reflects on the aftermath of 9/11.
S34.E1 ∙ Lost in America/The Mind of a Suicide Bomber/What Are They Saying About Us?/Laura Bush
"Lost in America" examines how the politics of immigration policy made it remarkably easy for members of terror cells to enter the United States. "The Mind of a Suicide Bomber" looks at the psychology of suicide bombers. "What Are They Saying About Us?" looks at what the Arab world thinks of the United States. "Laura Bush" interviews the first lady. "Andy Rooney" warns against haste in the war on terror.
S34.E2 ∙ Are We Safe?/Islam/The Long Gray Line
"Are We Safe?" interviews Secretary of Health and Human Services Tommy Thompson about the dangers of chemical and biological attacks in the United States. "Islam" examines how Muslim in America interpret the Koran differently from those overseas. "The Long Gray Line" interviews West Point cadets about September 11. "Andy Rooney" talks about trains versus airplanes.
S34.E3 ∙ Special Report/Blueprint for Survival/Survivors
"Special Report" looks at the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks and examines the United States effort to go after terrorism. "Blueprint for Survival" looks at how America would fare if terrorists used biological or chemical weapons. "Survivors" examines how the investment firm Sandler O'Neill has struggled to reopen after the terrorist attacks on the twin towers. "Andy Rooney" publicly apologizes for criticizing President Bush two week earlier.
S34.E4 ∙ Special Ops/Nuclear Reactors/Condoleezza Rice
"Special Ops" interviews four military veterans about what it is like to be part of U.S. Special Forces. "Nuclear Reactors" examines the dangers posed by a terrorist attack on a nuclear plant. "Condoleezza Rice" interviews the national security adviser. "Andy Rooney" argues that the U.S. should try advertising itself.
S34.E5 ∙ The Second Most Wanted Man/Smallpox/Two Faces of Pakistan
"The Second Most Wanted Man" profiles Osama bin Laden's right-hand man Ayman Al-Zawahiri. "Smallpox" examines the danger posed by terrorists using smallpox as a weapon. "Two Faces of Pakistan" talks to Pakistanis who are in favor of U.S. foreign policy. "Andy Rooney" talks about the dangers of terrorist letters.
S34.E6 ∙ Saddam Hussein's Iraq/The Prince/Innocence Lost
"Saddam Hussein's Iraq" goes to Iraq to investigate whether Saddam Hussein lent his support to the terrorist attack on the United States. "The Prince" interviews Saudi Arabian prince Al-Waleed bin Talal. "Innocence Lost" revisits Arab and Israeli teens who graduated from a camp program designed to bring them together. "Andy Rooney" talks about genes and bad people.
S34.E7 ∙ Richard Harris/LBJ Tapes/City Within a City
"Richard Harris" interviews the veteran Irish actor. "LBJ Tapes" examines the tape recordings made by Lyndon Johnson and his wife during his presidency. "City Within a City" reports on the volunteers who are supporting the workers at ground zero. "Andy Rooney" talks about displaying the flag.
S34.E8 ∙ The Lost Son/LBJ Tapes/City Within a City
"The Lost Son" profiles New York City Police commissioner Bernard Kerik. "LBJ Tapes" rebroadcasts a segment on the tape recordings made by Lyndon Johnson and his wife during his presidency. "City Within a City" rebroadcasts a report on the volunteers who are supporting the workers at ground zero. "Andy Rooney" talks about news across the nation.
S34.E9 ∙ The U.S. Border Patrol/The Pump/Kuwait: Ten Years Later
"The U.S. Border Patrol" examines the U.S. Border Control and why it is accused of more crimes than any other law enforcement group. "The Pump" looks at a new heart pump that may save the lives of those who cannot get heart transplants. "Kuwait: Ten Years Later" looks at the Middle Eastern country ten years after the Gulf War. "Andy Rooney" talks about jobs.
S34.E10 ∙ America's Arabs/Kinkade/Castro
"America's Arabs" goes to Dearborn, Michigan, and profiles one of the biggest Arab communities outside the Middle East. "Kinkade" profiles one of the world's most popular living artist and takes a look at his marketing empire. "Castro" examines how money sent to Cuba by Cuban-Americans is helping to keep Castro in power. "Andy Rooney" talks about bathtubs.
S34.E11 ∙ The Dirty Little Word 'Profiling'/Selling the Dream?/Barbara Cook
"The Dirty Little Word: Profiling" examines whether officials should profile Arab men at security checkpoints in light of the September 11th attacks. "Selling the Dream?" examines the controversy over the family of Dr. Martin Luther King selling the image and words of the civil rights martyr for profit. "Barbara Cook" interviews the famous Broadway singer. "Andy Rooney" talks about trash.
S34.E12 ∙ Why Did She Do It?/The Candy Man
"Why Did She Do It?" interviews Russell Yates about his wife Andrea Yates who admitted to killing all give of her children. "The Candy Man" examines the Milton Hershey School which is one of the richest schools in America that as been established for poor children. "Andy Rooney" talks about newspapers.
S34.E13 ∙ The Secret Life of Robert Hanssen/Hold the Phone/In a League of His Own
"The Secret Life of Robert Hanssen" looks at the personal life of the former FBI agent who was also a Russian spy. "Hold the Phone" examines how phone companies use competition to cheat their customers. "In a League of His Own" profiles Jim Jeffords who recently left the Republican party. "Andy Rooney" talks about Muslim beliefs.
S34.E14 ∙ The Greatest/Charlie Did It/The Diva Next Door
"The Greatest" rebroadcasts of profile of Muhammad Ali on his career and battle with Parkinson's Syndrome. "Charlie Did It" interviews former congressman Charles Wilson who championed the Afghan effort against the Soviets in the late 1980s. "The Diva Next Door" rebroadcasts a segment on opera star Renee Fleming. "Andy Rooney" talks about New York since the terrorist attacks.
S34.E15 ∙ The Great One/The Piano Man/Richard Harris/Studs
"The Great One" rebroadcasts a profile of entertainer Jackie Gleason. "The Piano Man" rebroadcasts a profile of musician Billy Joel. "Richard Harris" rebroadcasts a profile of the veteran Irish actor. "Studs" profiles the author and radio personality. "Andy Rooney" talks about the significance of numbers in different situations.
S34.E16 ∙ Athens 2004/Fat City/Where's Ours?
"Athens 2004" examines the terrorist group 17 November which has conducted more than 100 attacks at the future site of the Olympics. "Fat City" looks at diet clinics in Durham, North Carolina. "Where's Ours?" looks at charges that college athletes are under-insured and under-compensated. "Andy Rooney" talks about college students.
S34.E17 ∙ Good Intentions, Bad Results/Murder in the Second Degree/Frozen Assets
"Good Intentions, Bad Results" investigates a U.S. effort to use herbicide to kill coca plants in Columbia that is having a harmful effect on people and the environment. "Murder in the Second Degree" interviews Brenda Snyder who is accused of killing her own daughter. "Frozen Assets" looks at attempts by families of people killed by the Cuban government to recover damages from decades old Cuban assets frozen by United States. "Andy Rooney" talks about money in sports.
S34.E18 ∙ Torture?/Women in Combat/Ms. Swift
"Torture?" examines the effectiveness of torture in the fight against terrorism. "Women in Combat" talks to Lt. Col. Martha McSally who is suing the secretary of defense over a requirement that women where a Muslim garment while off-base in Saudi Arabia. "Ms. Swift" profiles the acting governor of Massachusetts. "Andy Rooney" talks about racist terms.
S34.E19 ∙ Hamas/August Wilson/The FBI's Dirty Little Secret
"Hamas" talks to Mousa Abu Marzook about the Palestinian militant group and its differences from Al Qaeda. "August Wilson" profiles the two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright. "The FBI's Dirty Little Secret" examines how J. Edgar Hoover and the FBI knowingly participated in a conspiracy to send an innocent man to prison. "Andy Rooney" talks about big corporations.
S34.E20 ∙ Harry Potter/Adopt Me/The Daily Show with Jon Stewart
"Harry Potter" rebroadcasts a profile of author J.K. Rowling who went from being a poor single mother to the world's most successful author. "Adopt Me" rebroadcasts a segment on adoption fairs. "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" rebroadcasts a profile of the host of the Daily Show. "Andy Rooney" talks about making decisions.
S34.E21 ∙ How Well Oiled Are We?/You Want Fries with That?/Arafat
"How Well Oiled Are We?" examines why the United States cannot achieve oil independence. "You Want Fries with That?" investigates the link between fast food and the rise of childhood obesity. "Arafat" interviews the controversial Palestinian leader. "Andy Rooney" talks about airport security.
S34.E22 ∙ What's New in the Art World/Forensic Evidence/In the Belly of the Beast
"What's New in the Art World" looks at the work of a famous elephant artist. "Forensic Evidence" investigates a forensic dentist whose bite-mark analysis is being called into question. "In the Belly of the Beast" rebroadcasts a segment on author and convicted murderer Jack Abbott. "Andy Rooney" talks about patriotism and how it can be a bad thing.
S34.E23 ∙ Tom Welch/Unlocking Parkinson's/Michael Apted
"Tom Welch" interviews the man who brought the Olympic games to Salt Lake City and now faces allegations of bribery. "Unlocking Parkinson's" examines whether deep brain stimulation can help sufferers of advanced Parkinson's disease. "Michael Apted" profiles the British film director. "Andy Rooney" talks about annoyances with the mail.
S34.E24 ∙ Iraqi National Congress/A Sad Fact of Life/Hotel Pioneer
"Iraqi National Congress" talks to a group that have been trying to overthrow Saddam Hussein for years. "A Sad Fact of Life" examines the case of Dr. Robert Weitzel who prescribed doses of morphine that lead to the deaths of five elderly patients. "Hotel Pioneer" looks at the case of Louis Taylor who is accused of an arson that destroyed a Tucson hotel. "Andy Rooney" talks about newsmen and newswomen.
S34.E25 ∙ I.N.S./Elaine Stritch/The American Red Cross
"I.N.S." looks at some of the dangerous problems that plague the Immigration and Naturalization Service. "Elaine Stritch" profiles the celebrated Broadway actress. "The American Red Cross" investigates corruption in the famous charity organization. "Andy Rooney" talks about news shows, talk show, and the Enron hearings.
S34.E26 ∙ John Nash's Beautiful Mind/Poisonous Stew/Dame Judi
"John Nash's Beautiful Mind" interviews the mathematician that is the subject of the best picture nominated film. "Poisonous Stew" investigates why the government is still years away from constructing storage facilities for 90 million gallons of liquid nuclear waste. "Dame Judi" profiles the famous British actress. "Andy Rooney" talks about newspapers.
S34.E27 ∙ On the Waterfront/Malden Mills/One Horrific Day
"On the Waterfront" investigates how how American seaports are vulnerable to terrorism due to the massive amount of cargo passing through U.S. customs. "Malden Mills" profiles a textile mill owner that continued to pay his employees after his mill was destroyed by fire. "One Horrific Day" examines the 1941 Jewish pogrom in the Polish town of Jedwabne. "Andy Rooney" looks at movie ads.
S34.E28 ∙ Ariel Sharon/And the Winner Is.../All in the Family
"Ariel Sharon" interviews the controversial Prime Minister of Israel. "And the Winner Is..." profiles Academy Award winning actor Denzel Washington. "All in the Family" examines the community based treatment of the mentally ill in Geel, Belgium. "Andy Rooney" talks about the Catholic Church.
S34.E29 ∙ A New Lease on Life/The Biological Clock
"A New Lease on Life" examines the work of Duke University oncologist Dr. Henry Friedman who is treating people suffering from brain cancer. "The Biological Clock" talks to career focused women who want children but may be in danger of running out of time. "Andy Rooney" talks about car developments.
S34.E30 ∙ Skin and Bones/Doing Business with Enron/Con Man
"Skin and Bones" investigates how some tissue donations are being sold for profit and sometimes for cosmetic surgery. "Doing Business with Enron" reveals how Enron with the help of two U.S. administrations helped build a $3 billion power plant in India that raised Indian electric bills. "Con Man" interviews a French con man who tricked people into believing he was a Rockefeller. "Andy Rooney" talks about Colin Powell's mission in the Middle East.
S34.E31 ∙ The Archbishop/Pentagon Schools/Dr. Torrey's War
"The Archbishop" rebroadcasts a segment on a sex scandal in the Catholic Church. "Pentagon Schools" examines the success of schools that are run by the U.S. Military. "Dr. Torrey's War" interview pioneering brain researcher Dr. E. Fuller Torrey on mental illness research. "Andy Rooney" talks about scoring in sports.
S34.E32 ∙ North of the Border/Scandal on Ice/Young, American and Muslim
"North of the Border" investigates whether there are Al Qaeda terrorist groups in Canada that could easily cross the northern border of the United States. "Scandal on Ice" interviews figure skating judge Marie-Reine Le Gougne about the controversy surrounding Olympic figure skating. "Young, American and Muslim" looks at Muslim schools in the United States. "Andy Rooney" talks about new inventions.
S34.E33 ∙ Hell No, We Won't Go!/Better Safe Than Sorry/The Terrorist's Lawyer
"Hell No, We Won't Go!" examines how 450 Israeli soldiers are refusing to fight in the occupied territories. "Better Safe Than Sorry" examines how tiny breast tumors that may or may not be dangerous can now be detected by sensitive mammograms. "The Terrorist's Lawyer" profiles controversial attorney Lynne Stewart who now faces charges of terrorism. "Andy Rooney" talks about military rations.
S34.E34 ∙ Is There a Gun in the House?/Halabja 14 Years Later/Hugo Chavez
"Is There a Gun in the House?" examines whether doctors should ask their patients as a matter of health whether they have guns in their homes. "Halabja 14 Years Later" goes to Iraqi to re-examines a 1988 chemical gas attack on a small Kurdish town. "Hugo Chavez" interviews the controversial president of Venezuela. "Andy Rooney" talks about libraries.
S34.E35 ∙ Castro/Joe Bonanno/Scars of War
"Castro" rebroadcasts an examination into how money sent to Cuba by Cuban-Americans is helping to keep Castro in power. "Joe Bonanno" rebroadcasts an interview with the don of the Bonanno crime family. "Scars of War" goes to Sierra Leone to talk to child soldiers and look at some of the consequences of its decade long civil war. "Andy Rooney" talks about portable computers.
S34.E36 ∙ The Bicycle Thief/Negative About Affirmative Action/The Power of Positive Speaking
"The Bicycle Thief" rebroadcasts a segment on California's three strikes law that puts three-time offenders in jail for 25-years-to-life even if they have committed only non-violent crimes. "Negative About Affirmative Action" rebroadcasts a look at a lawsuit which charges that the University of Michigan refused to enroll three white students while enrolling less qualified minority students. "The Power of Positive Speaking" takes a look at motivational speaking. "Andy Rooney" talks about soft drinks.
S34.E37 ∙ The Man Who Got Away/Elaine Stritch
"The Man Who Got Away" goes to Iraqi to interview Abdul Rahman Yasin who was one of the men who helped to make the bombs used in the 1993 World Trade Center bombing. "Elaine Stritch" profiles the popular Broadway actress. "Andy Rooney" responds to letters he has received from fans.
S34.E38 ∙ Mubarak of Egypt/Nursing Shortage/Kuwait Ten Years Later
"Mubarak of Egypt" interview controversial Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak. "Nursing Shortage" examines the nursing shortage in the United States and how it is impacting nurses in other countries. "Kuwait Ten Years Later" rebroadcasts a look at the Middle Eastern country ten years after the Gulf War. "Andy Rooney" talks about bathtubs.
S34.E39 ∙ The American Red Cross/Hold the Phone/BBC
"The American Red Cross" rebroadcasts an investigation into corruption in the famous charity organization. "Hold the Phone" rebroadcasts an examination into how phone companies use competition to cheat their customers. "BBC" takes a look at the British Broadcasting Service's World Service radio. "Andy Rooney" talks about the International Cat Show.
S34.E40 ∙ The Pump/LBJ Tapes/Con Man
"The Pump" rebroadcasts a look at a new heart pump that may save the lives of those who cannot get heart transplants. "LBJ Tapes" rebroadcasts a segment on the tape recordings made by Lyndon Johnson and his wife during his presidency. "Con Man" rebroadcasts an interview with a French con man who tricked people into believing he was a Rockefeller. "Andy Rooney" talks about annoyances with the mail.
S34.E41 ∙ The FBI's Dirty Little Secret/The Biological Clock/The Orchestra
"The FBI's Dirty Little Secret" rebroadcasts a segment on how J. Edgar Hoover and the FBI knowingly participated in a conspiracy to send an innocent man to prison. "The Biological Clock" rebroadcasts a segment on career focused women who want children but may be in danger of running out of time. "The Orchestra" rebroadcasts a segment on a Venezuelan children's orchestra. "Andy Rooney" talks about food labeling.
S34.E42 ∙ The Osprey/Fat City/Hotel Pioneer
"The Osprey" rebroadcasts an investigation into the Marine's crash-plagued MV-22 Osprey aircraft. "Fat City" rebroadcasts a look at diet clinics in Durham, North Carolina. "Hotel Pioneer" rebroadcasts a segment on Louis Taylor who is accused of an arson that destroyed a Tucson hotel. "Andy Rooney" talks about Handy Andy.
S34.E43 ∙ The FBI and the Mob/Kinkade/Arctic Oil
"The FBI and the Mob" rebroadcasts an examination of whether the FBI looked the other way while one its informants committed murder. "Kinkade" rebroadcasts a profile of one of the world's most popular living artists and takes a look at his marketing empire. "Arctic Oil" rebroadcasts a segment on the controversy over Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. "Andy Rooney" talks about the appearance of newsmen and newswomen.
S34.E44 ∙ The U.S. Border Patrol/Hit List/John Nash's Beautiful Mind
"The U.S. Border Patrol" rebroadcasts an examination into the U.S. Border Control and why it is accused of more crimes than any other law enforcement group. "Hit List' rebroadcasts a segment on anti-abortion activist who publish the names of doctors who perform abortion. "John Nash's Beautiful Mind" rebroadcasts an interview with the mathematician that is the subject of the best picture nominated film. "Andy Rooney" talks about genes and human behavior.
S34.E45 ∙ Selling the Dream?/What's New in the Art World/Unlocking Parkinson's
"Selling the Dream?" rebroadcasts a segment that examines the controversy over the family of Dr. Martin Luther King selling the image and words of the civil rights martyr for profit. "What's New in the Art World" rebroadcasts a look at the work of a famous elephant artist. "Unlocking Parkinson's" rebroadcasts an examination of whether deep brain stimulation can help sufferers of advanced Parkinson's disease. "Andy Rooney" talks about displaying the flag,
S34.E46 ∙ Murder in the Second Degree/There's No Business Like Shoe Business/August Wilson
"Murder in the Second Degree" rebroadcasts and interview with Brenda Snyder who is accused of killing her own daughter. "There's No Business Like Shoe Business" rebroadcasts a segment on how shoe companies are targeting youths. "August Wilson" rebroadcasts a profile of the two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright. "Andy Rooney" talks about junk food in America.
S34.E47 ∙ Athens 2004/The Dirty Little Word 'Profiling'/Malden Mills
"Athens 2004" rebroadcasts an examination into the terrorist group 17 November which has conducted more than 100 attacks at the future site of the Olympics. "The Dirty Little Word: Profiling" rebroadcasts a segment on whether officials should profile Arab men at security checkpoints in light of the September 11th attacks. "Malden Mills" rebroadcasts a profile of a textile mill owner that continued to pay his employees after his mill was destroyed by fire. "Andy Rooney" talks about terrible jobs.
S34.E48 ∙ Zimbabwe/Do You Want Fries with That?/The Death Penalty
"Zimbabwe" rebroadcasts a segment on the growing political repression and racial violence in the African country. "Do You Want Fries with That?" rebroadcasts an investigation into the link between fast food and childhood obesity. "The Death Penalty" rebroadcasts a segment on George Ryan's moratorium on the death penalty in Illinois. "Andy Rooney" talks about tangled wires and electrical switches.
S34.E49 ∙ 252/Springsteen/Charlie Did It
"252" rebroadcasts an interview with sports agent Scott Boras who negotiated a huge contract for baseball player Alex Rodriguez . "Springsteen" rebroadcasts a profile of the popular singer and songwriter. "Charlie Did It" rebroadcasts an interviews with former congressman Charles Wilson who championed the Afghan effort against the Soviets in the late 1980s. "Andy Rooney" talks about army rations.
S34.E50 ∙ The Prince/The War at Home/Young, American and Muslim
"The Prince" rebroadcasts an interview with Saudi Arabian prince Al-Waleed bin Talal. "The War at Home" rebroadcasts a report on the high rate of domestic violence in the military. "Young, American and Muslim" rebroadcasts a look at Muslim schools in the United States. "Andy Rooney" talks about trains.
S35.E1 ∙ The Arafat Papers/Over the Hill?/Kidnapped
"The Arafat Papers" looks a secret documents seized at Arafat's headquarter that off evidence him. "Over the Hill?" examines why television and advertising executives cater to youth. "Kidnapped" interviews a woman whose children were kidnapped by their father and taken to Saudi Arabia where they are not allowed to leave. "Andy Rooney" talks about Martha Stewart.
S35.E2 ∙ The Sheriff of Wall Street/Zion's Christian Soldiers/Hubble
"The Sheriff of Wall Street" looks at how the the New York State attorney general is suing brokerage firms to stop a conflict of interest that is at the root of some of Wall Street's troubles. "Zion's Christian Soldiers" examines how Israel has strong support from the Christian Right though some suspect there may be a hidden agenda. "Hubble" looks at the Hubble space telescope and is historic discoveries. "Andy Rooney" talks about whether we should go to war in Iraq.
S35.E3 ∙ Armed and Dangerous/The Royal Treatment/The End of the Embargo?
"Armed and Dangerous" examines whether someone who was involuntarily committed to a mental institution should be allowed to own a gun. "The Royal Treatment" takes a look at a company that is incredibly generous to its workers. "The End of the Embargo?" talks to people who want to end the 40-year trade embargo against Cuba. "Andy Rooney" talks about the doctor-patient relationship.
S35.E4 ∙ Women of Afghanistan/Married Priests/Boys
"Women of Afghanistan" examines the plight for women in post-Taliban Afghanistan. "Married Priests" looks at how there are almost one hundred married men serving as Catholic priests in the United States with the blessing of the pope. "Boys" looks at the problem of how boys are falling behind girls at at all levels of education. "Andrew Rooney" talks about being named 'Outrage of the Week' by CNN's Capital Gang.
S35.E5 ∙ Lost in Translation/Going Home/The Grand Old Man
"Lost in Translation" interviews a FBI whistle-blower who claims that crucial information about terrorism was deliberately not translated in the weeks after 9/11. "Going Home" looks at how African Americans in the north are re-migrating to what was once the segregated south. "The Grand Old Man" looks at the race to replace retiring senator Strom Thurmond. "Andy Rooney" talks about the overabundance of lawsuits in America.
S35.E6 ∙ Doctor Death and His Accomplice/Texas
"Doctor Death and His Accomplice" investigates a link between a California doctor and a South African scientist who specialized in germ warfare. "Texas" takes a close look at the Senate and Gubernatorial elections in Texas. "Andy Rooney" talks about the Moscow theater tragedy.
S35.E7 ∙ Toxic Town/Sir David Attenborough/Depressed and on Welfare/Cheaters
"Toxic Town" visits Anniston, Alabama, one of the most toxic towns in America. "Sir David Attenborough" interviews the famous documentary director. "Depressed and on Welfare" looks at how clinical depression may be keeping some welfare recipients out of the work force. "Cheaters" examines how cheating has become a serious problem on college campuses. "Andy Rooney" talks about how it is sometimes difficult to open packaging.
S35.E8 ∙ The Inspector/Bush at War/Not the Best Policy
"The Inspector" interviews Hans Blix the head of U.N. inspectors in Iraq on his impending search for weapons of mass destruction. "Bush at War" interviews Bob Woodward on his new book about the war on terror. "Not the Best Policy" investigates an insurance company accused of cheating disabled people out of money. "Andy Rooney" talks about how politicians should have to take a Political Aptitude Test.
S35.E9 ∙ Retaliation... Will Not Be Tolerated/Billy Crystal/Jackpot Justice
"Retaliation... Will Not Be Tolerated" looks at how an FBI whistle-blower has been harassed for comments he made on 60 Minutes. "Billy Crystal" interviews the popular comedian and Oscar host. "Jackpot Justice" looks at how personal injury lawyers have found a place to file successful lawsuits in Mississippi. "Andy Rooney" talks about Thanksgiving being neglected for Christmas.
S35.E10 ∙ Title IX/Change of Heart/Was It Done with Mirrors?
"Title IX" looks at how male athletes are suing due to the anti-discrimination law that has paved the way to women's collegiate sports. "Change of Heart" examines how prisoners are provided health care by the state. "Was It Done with Mirrors?" looks at theory that centuries old works of art were produced with the use of projection devices. "Andy Rooney" talks about newspapers.
S35.E11 ∙ Buddy/Life Goes on Girl/It Pays to Advertise?
"Buddy" interviews the former mayor of Providence, Rhode Island, Vincent 'Buddy' Cianci about his recent conviction for corruption. "Life Goes on Girl" interviews Nicole Kidman about her new movie and recent break-up with Tom Cruise. "It Pays to Advertise?" examines how the Bush administration is trying to sell the public on a war in Iraq. "Andy Rooney" talks about awards season.
S35.E12 ∙ Al Gore/Iraqi Oil/Who Is Catherine Reynolds?/Negative About Affirmative Action
"Al Gore" interviews the former vice president about why he is not running in 2004. "Iraqi Oil" examines whether oil is a motivation for going to war in Iraq. "Who Is Catherine Reynolds?" talks the the wealthy philanthropist who tries to refute charges that her donations come with stings attached. "Negative About Affirmative Action" examines a lawsuit against affirmative action at the University of Michigan.
S35.E13 ∙ Losing Their Marbles/Bad Medicine/Married Priests
"Losing Their Marbles" looks at how a debate over ancient marble statues is heating up between Britain and Greece. "Bad Medicine" examines how prescription drugs can be tampered with as they travel through middle men on the way to the pharmacy. "Married Priests" rebroadcasts a segment on married Roman Catholic priests. "Andy Rooney" talks about holiday packing.
S35.E14 ∙ Nursing Shortage/Brother Rick Curry/Gross National Happiness
"Nursing Shortage" rebroadcasts a segment on how the United States must recruit nurses from other countries to fill over 120,000 unfilled positions. "Brother Rick Curry" rebroadcasts a segment on a Jesuit brother who runs a workshop for disabled actors. "Gross National Happiness" rebroadcasts a segment on the kingdom of Bhutan which has been regarded as the happiest place on Earth. "Andy Rooney" talks about the changing nature of the doctor-patient relationship.
S35.E15 ∙ Fingerprints/Puzzle Master/Stephen Hawking
"Fingerprints" investigates how fingerprint misinterpretation by the police can sometimes lead to wrongful prosecutions. "Puzzle Master" interviews the editor of the New York Times crossword puzzle. "Stephen Hawking" interviews the famous physicist and Lou Gehrig's disease sufferer. "Andy Rooney" talks about whether being unfamiliar with celebrities is a good or bad thing.
S35.E16 ∙ Closing the Gap/Sheryl Crow/The Age Wave
"Closing the Gap" interviews Amram Mitzna who is challenging Ariel Sharon for prime minister of Israel. "Sheryl Crow" interviews the famous singer and songwriter. "The Age Wave" interviews elderly people who are still working and do not want to retire.
S35.E17 ∙ Four Remarkable Women
Mike Wallace looks back at some of his favorite interviews. "Barbra Streisand" interviews the famous actress. "Tina Turner" interviews the famous singer. "Shirley" interviews actress Shirley MacLaine. "Candice Bergen/Murphy Brown" profiles the television star.
S35.E18 ∙ The Last Frontier/North Korea/The Wrong Man
"The Last Frontier" talks to astronauts and scientists about the explosion of the Space Shuttle Columbia. "North Korea" examines the rarely visited country and witnesses the malnutrition, desperation and deprivation that many people face there. "The Wrong Man" looks at how the FBI wrongly investigated a CIA agent for spying. "Andy Rooney" talks about the recent space shuttle Columbia disaster.
S35.E19 ∙ Yankee Go Home!/Montana Power/Find the Gun
"Yankee Go Home!" examines why South Koreans view President Bush as more dangerous as North Korean dictator Kim Jong Il. "Montana Power" investigates how a profitable utility was turned into a penny-stock telecom company that is now nearly bankrupt. "Find the Gun" looks at efforts to create a database that can tie spent shells to the guns that fired them. "Andy Rooney" talks about efforts to put advertisements into entertainment shows.
S35.E20 ∙ Are We Prepared?/Unhealthy Diagnosis/Michael Moore
"Are We Prepared?" examines whether American soldiers have the training and equipment needed to survive a chemical or biological attack. "Unhealthy Diagnosis" examines whether a California hospital performed unnecessary heart surgeries. "Michael Moore" profiles the controversial director. "Andy Rooney" criticizes the French position on Iraq.
S35.E21 ∙ Dr. Shahristani/Bering Strait/Top Cop
"Dr. Shahristani" interviews a Iraqi nuclear scientist who was tortured for refusing to make a bomb. "Bering Strait" looks at a country music group from Russia. "Top Cop" interviews the new police chief of Los Angeles. "Andy Rooney" talks about space exploration and geothermal power.
S35.E22 ∙ Imported from India/Saddam's Money/SUV
"Imported from India" examines how some of the best engineers in the world are coming from the Indian Institute of Technology. "Saddam's Money" investigates how the Iraqi dictator has managed to conceal billions of dollars in asset. "SUV" examines the American obsessions with large automobiles. "Andy Rooney" talks about clothes worn by fashion models.
S35.E23 ∙ Qatar/Keeping a Secret/Medical Emergency
"Qatar" looks at the Persian Gulf country that is becoming the most progressive in the region. "Keeping a Secret" examines whether children conceived with donated sperm should be allowed to know the identity of their biological fathers. "Clinton & Dole" debate military action in Iraq and Bush's tax cuts. "Medical Emergency" looks at two generations of doctors and how malpractice insurance rates may effect the prospects of the third. "Andy Rooney" talks about how a pound of coffee is no longer a pound.
S35.E24 ∙ French Connection/The Reserves/Anatomy of a Mistake
"French Connection" interviews French president Jacques Chirac. "The Reserves" offers a look at some of the people who make up the U.S. military reserves. "Dole & Clinton" debate about the United Nations. "Anatomy of a Mistake" investigates the case of Jesica Santillan who died after being given a transplant of organs with the wrong blood type. "Andy Rooney" talks about how you can disagree with the president without hating him.
S35.E25 ∙ War with Iraq/Finding Saddam/Protecting New York
"War With Iraq" goes to Iraq to take a first hand look at the war there. "Finding Saddam" looks at the difficulty of finding and arresting Saddam Hussein in Iraq. "Protecting New York" interviews the people responsible for keeping New York safe from terrorist attack. "Andy Rooney" talks about how humans have developed better ways to kill each other.
S35.E26 ∙ The Ayatollah Al-Hakim/Small, Cheap and Deadly/Look Who's Selling
"War Update" offers a report on the status of the war in Iraq. "The Ayatollah Al-Hakim" interviews the spiritual leader of the Shiite Muslim majority in Iraq. "Clinton & Dole" debate post-war reconstruction in Iraq. "Small, Cheap and Deadly" examines concerns over the possible use of shoulder-fired missiles by terrorists in the United States. "Look Who's Selling" investigates whether Yugoslavia sold military equipment to Iraq. "Andy Rooney" talks about the proliferation of Iraq War coverage.
S35.E27 ∙ The View from Jordan/Dr. Chalabi Goes to Iraq/Guilty Until Proven/Rebuilding Iraq
"The View from Jordan" examines why Jordan does not support the war on Iraq despite the fact that it opposes Saddam Hussein. "Dr. Chalabi Goes to Iraq" talks to the exiled head of Iraqi political opposition who argues that Iraqis must be in charge of the post-war government in Iraq. "Dole & Clinton" debate the military's plan for Iraq. "Guilty Until Proven Innocent" looks at the plight of people detained as terrorists in the wake of 9/11. "Rebuilding Iraq" looks at the challenge of rebuilding Iraqi infrastructure. "Andy Rooney" talks about how the war is sold on television
S35.E28 ∙ The Information War/Annika Sorenstam/The Country Next Door
"The Information War" looks at U.S. efforts to fight against terrorism with propaganda. "Annika Sorenstam" interviews the top female golfer in the room about how she will play against men in a PGA event. "Clinton & Dole" discuss the UN and Iraq. "The Country Next Door" examines the potentially dangerous country of Iran.
S35.E29 ∙ Hezbollah/The Royal Treatment/Con Man
"Hezbollah" looks at the militant Islamic group operating out of Lebanon that may be more dangerous than Al Qaeda. "The Royal Treatment" rebroadcasts a segment on a company that is incredibly generous to its workers. "Clinton & Dole" talk about North Korea. "Con Man" interviews a French con man who tricked people into believing he was a Rockefeller. "Andy Rooney" talks about lighting.
S35.E30 ∙ All in the Family/The Impossible Dream?/What About Syria?
"All in the Family" examines how the federal government is awarding contracts to rebuild Iraq. "The Impossible Dream?" looks at efforts to remake New York City's failing school system. "What About Syria?" examines whether Syria should be the focus of U.S. anti-terrorism efforts. "Andy Rooney" talks about mixing flavors.
S35.E31 ∙ Rebuilding Afghanistan?/Send in the Spies/Terrorist Hunter
"Rebuilding Afghanistan?" looks at how the United States is letting Afghan warlords rule over parts of the country. "Send in the Spies" talks to a journalist who was harassed by a former CIA director for writing a bad story about a circus. "Clinton & Dole" talk about reality television. "Terrorist Hunter" interviews a woman who claims to investigate terrorists on the Internet. "Andy Rooney" talks about fashion for men.
S35.E32 ∙ Firing Back/Lies/Weapons of Mass Destruction
"Firing Back' talks to a gun industry whistle-blower who says that gun manufacturers should do more to keep their products out of the hands of criminals. "Lies" interviews former New Republic journalist Stephen Glass who was fired after faking several articles for the magazine. "Clinton & Dole" talk about crime in the United States. "Weapons of Mass Destruction" investigates the danger posed by germs from old Soviet Union's biological weapons laboratories. "Andy Rooney" talks about junk email.
S35.E33 ∙ 35 Years and 60 Minutes
60 Minutes celebrates its 35th Anniversary. It looks back at stories featuring con artists, celebrities, musicians, and world leaders. It also revisits some of the tough interviews, remarkable places visited, and bloopers from the shows history. "Andy Rooney" looks back at some of his commentaries.
S35.E34 ∙ The Sheriff of Wall Street/Boys/The Mind of a Suicide Bomber
"The Sheriff of Wall Street" rebroadcasts a profile of New York State attorney general Eliot Spitzer who is cracking down on Wall Street. "Boys" rebroadcasts a segment on how boys are falling behind girls at at all levels of education. "The Mind of a Suicide Bomber" rebroadcasts a segment that on the psychology of suicide bombers. "Andy Rooney" talks about how it is hard to open certain products.
S35.E35 ∙ Hubble/The Rocket/Shadow of Shame
"Hubble" rebroadcasts a look at the Hubble space telescope and its historic discoveries. "The Rocket" rebroadcasts a segment on New York Yankees pitcher Roger Clemens. "Shadow of Shame" looks at how Holocaust guilt lingers in Germany decades after the end of World War II. "Andy Rooney" talks about tourism.
S35.E36 ∙ Zion's Christian Soldiers/Martha Stewart/Making Their Case
"Zion's Christian Soldiers" rebroadcasts a segment on how Israel has strong support from the Christian Right. "Martha Stewart" rebroadcasts a profile of the television hostess who is now facing securities fraud. "Clinton & Dole" debate presidential term limits. "Making Their Case" looks at how some high school debate teams are helping inner-city students perform better in school. "Andy Rooney" talks about candy bars.
S35.E37 ∙ Harry Potter/Going Home/Diego Garcia
"Harry Potter" rebroadcasts a profile of author J.K. Rowling. "Going Home" rebroadcasts a segment on how African Americans in the north are re-migrating to what was once the segregated south. "Clinton & Dole" debate Americorp and volunteering. "Diego Garcia" looks at how 2,000 people displaced from an Indian Ocean atoll are not allowed to return due to a secret U.S. military base. "Andy Rooney" talks about boxes.
S35.E38 ∙ Medical Malpractice/Imported from India/Pork Power
"Medical Malpractice" examines the contentious issue of wrongful-birth lawsuits where doctors are sued for malpractice because they did not foretell a child's birth defects. "Imported from India" rebroadcasts a segment on how some of the best engineers are coming from the Indian Institute of Technology. "Pork Power" looks at environmental and health complaints made against hog farmers in North Carolina. "Andy Rooney" talks about fashion.
S35.E39 ∙ Title IX/Billy Crystal/Armed and Dangerous
"Title IX" rebroadcasts a segment on how male athletes are suing due to the anti-discrimination law for college sports. "Billy Crystal" rebroadcasts a profile and interview with the comedian. "Armed and Dangerous" rebroadcasts a segment on whether someone who was involuntarily committed to a mental institution should be allowed to own a gun. "Andy Rooney" talks about cotton in pill bottles.
S35.E40 ∙ Kidnapped/Puzzle Master/Malden Mills
"Kidnapped" rebroadcasts a segment on woman whose children were kidnapped and taken to Saudi Arabia by their fathers. "Puzzle Master" rebroadcasts an interview with the editor of the New York Times crossword puzzle. "Malden Mills" rebroadcasts a segment on a textile mill owner that continued to pay his employees after his mill was destroyed by fire. "Andy Rooney" talks about coffee.
S35.E41 ∙ Keeping a Secret/SUV/Lost in Translation
"Keeping a Secret" rebroadcasts a segment on whether children conceived with donated sperm should be allowed to know the identity of their biological fathers. "SUV" rebroadcasts a segment on the American obsessions with large automobiles. "Lost in Translation" rebroadcasts an interview with a FBI whistle-blower who claims that crucial information about terrorism was deliberately not translated in the weeks after 9/11. "Andy Rooney" talks about mixing food.
S35.E42 ∙ Sheryl Crow/North Korea/Fingerprints
"Sheryl Crow" rebroadcasts an interview with the famous singer and songwriter. "North Korea" rebroadcasts a segment on the rarely visited country and witnesses the malnutrition, desperation and deprivation that many people face there. "Fingerprints" rebroadcasts an investigation of how fingerprint misinterpretation by the police can sometimes lead to wrongful prosecutions. "Andy Rooney" talks about bathtubs.
S35.E43 ∙ Unhealthy Diagnosis/Bering Strait/Michael Moore
"Unhealthy Diagnosis" rebroadcasts an investigation into whether a California hospital performed unnecessary heart surgeries. "Bering Strait" rebroadcasts a look at a country music group from Russia. "Michael Moore" rebroadcasts a profile of the controversial director. "Andy Rooney" talks about his portable computer.
S35.E44 ∙ On the Waterfront/Qatar/Was It Done with Mirrors?
"On the Waterfront" rebroadcasts a segment on how American seaports are vulnerable to terrorism due to the massive amount of cargo passing through U.S. customs. "Qatar" rebroadcasts a look at the Persian Gulf country that is becoming the most progressive in the region. "Was It Done with Mirrors?" rebroadcasts a segment on an theory that claims that centuries old works of art were produced with the use of projection devices. "Andy Rooney" talks about junk e-mail.
S35.E45 ∙ The Age Wave/Montana Power/Addicted to Orchids
"The Age Wave" rebroadcasts a segment on elderly people who are still working and do not want to retire. "Montana Power" rebroadcasts an investigation into how a profitable utility was turned into a penny-stock telecom company that is now nearly bankrupt. "Addicted to Orchids" rebroadcasts a segment on the $9 billion-a-year orchid growing industry. "Andy Rooney" talks about fashion for men. Finally, Steve Kroft memorializes producer Trevor Nelson.
S35.E46 ∙ Small, Cheap and Deadly/Lies/The Biological Clock
"Small, Cheap and Deadly" rebroadcasts a segment on the possible use of shoulder-fired missiles by terrorists in the United States. "Lies" rebroadcasts an interview with former New Republic journalist Stephen Glass. "The Biological Clock" rebroadcasts a segment on women who want both a career and children but still need to pay attention to their biological clock.
S35.E47 ∙ The Wrong Man/Who Is Catherine Reynolds?/Guilty Until Proven
"The Wrong Man" rebroadcasts a segment on how the FBI wrongly investigated a CIA agent for spying. "Who Is Catherine Reynolds?" rebroadcasts a profile of a wealthy philanthropist who tries to refute charges that her donations come with stings attached. "Guilty Until Proven Innocent" rebroadcasts a look at the plight of people detained as terrorists in the wake of 9/11. "Andy Rooney" talks about throwing things away.
S35.E48 ∙ The Ayatollah Al-Hakim/Toxic Town/The Coach
"The Ayatollah Al-Hakim" rebroadcasts an interview with the spiritual leader of the Shiite Muslim majority in Iraq. "Toxic Town" rebroadcasts a segment on Anniston, Alabama, one of the most toxic towns in America. "The Coach" rebroadcasts a profile of NFL coach Bill Parcells. "Andy Rooney" talks about libraries.
S35.E49 ∙ North of the Border/Any Given Sunday/Anatomy of a Mistake
"North of the Border" rebroadcasts a segment on how there are at least 50 terrorist groups, Al Qaeda among them, operating in Canada. "Any Given Sunday" rebroadcasts a segment on off-shore Internet sports gambling. "Anatomy of a Mistake" rebroadcasts a segment on Jesica Santillan who died after being given a transplant of organs with the wrong blood type. "Andy Rooney" talks about the ten commandments.
S35.E50 ∙ Johnny Cash/Change of Heart/Sir David Attenborough
"Johnny Cash" rebroadcasts a profile of musician Johnny Cash. "Change of Heart" rebroadcasts a segment on how prisoners are provided health care by the state. "Sir David Attenborough" rebroadcasts an interview with the famous documentary director. "Andy Rooney" talks about gifts he has received.
S36.E1 ∙ Tulia, Texas/Musically Speaking/Eminent Domain
"Tulia, Texas" interviews a former undercover drug officer accused of targeting the black community with racially motivated drug sting. "Musically Speaking" talks to a young musical savant named Rex. "Eminent Domain" investigates the controversial practice of government forcing private citizens to sell their homes and businesses. "Andy Rooney" talks about the Democratic candidates for president.
S36.E2 ∙ Dr. Sam Waksal/Skull and Bones/For Love of Money
"Dr. Sam Waksal" interviews the founder and former CEO of the biotech firm ImClone who is in the middle of one of the largest stock scandals of the past year. "Skull and Bones" investigates the mysterious Yale secret society that counts George W. Bush as one of its members. "For Love of Money" examines how the families of grooms in India still demand a dowries. "Andy Rooney" talks about baseball in October.
S36.E3 ∙ Cooking the Books/How Many Miles to the Gallon?/Sainthood
"Cooking the Books" interview Richard Scrushy the former CEO of HealthSouth Corporation who is accused of committing securities fraud. "How Many Miles to the Gallon?" examines the U.S.'s dependence on foreign oil and how Detroit is resisting efforts to move to more fuel-efficient cars. "Sainthood" examines whether the Vatican is making too many saints. "Andy Rooney" talks about how the president needs to do more to make the U.S. less hated.
S36.E4 ∙ Gimme Shelter/Nation Building/The Case Against Dr. Butler
"Gimme Shelter" examines whether prestigious accounting and law firms are selling tax shelters that are of questionable legality. "Nation Building" examines whether American and European efforts at nation building have been successful in the Bosnian city of Mostar. "The Case Against Dr. Butler" examines the investigation of a scientist who reported 30 vials of bubonic plague missing from his lab. "Andy Rooney" talks about dropping the use of the title of the first lady.
S36.E5 ∙ Terror in Moscow/Yucca Mountain/Undercover Marketing
"Terror in Moscow" examines how video cameras recorded the horror of the Moscow Theater terrorist crisis. "Yucca Mountain" looks at the government's plan to store 70,000 tons of nuclear waste in Nevada. "Undercover Marketing" investigates how marketers are now attempting to secretly selling to people who don't know they're being sold to. "Andy Rooney" talks about diet books.
S36.E6 ∙ An Island of Sanity/Pirates of the Internet/Mary J
"An Island of Sanity" visits the Jewish Hadassah Medical in Jerusalem where Palestinians and Jews work side-by-side treating patients without animosity. "Pirates of the Internet" examines how Hollywood is responding to Internet movie pirates. "Mary J" interviews the hip-hop diva Mary J. Blige. "Andy Rooney" talks about what the president should say to the nation.
S36.E7 ∙ Jessica Lynch's Hero/Arafat's Billions/Mr. Feinberg
"Jessica Lynch's Hero" interviews Patrick Miller the real hero of the Jessica Lynch saga. "Arafat's Billions" examines how Yasser Arafat diverted almost one billion dollars of public funds to ensure his own survival. "Mr. Feinberg" interviews the man who decides how much victims can collect from 9/11. "Andy Rooney" talks about the angry response to his last commentary.
S36.E8 ∙ Chemical Plant Insecurity/They Didn't Ask, He Didn't Tell/The Kuwait of Africa
"Chemical Plant Insecurity" investigates the lax security at U.S. plants that contain deadly chemicals. "They Didn't Ask, He Didn't Tell" interviews a senior Army officer who was dismissed because he was gay. "The Kuwait of Africa" examines Equatorial Guinea which remains a poor African country despite its vast oil reserves due to a corrupt political regime. "Andy Rooney" talks about his computer use.
S36.E9 ∙ Porn in the U.S./Still Fighting/Howard Hughes/Jeopardy!
"Porn in the U.S." examines the $10 billion pornography industry in the United States. "Still Fighting" reports on how former prisoners of war from the first Gulf War are trying to collect a judgment for the torture and brutality they suffered. "Howard Hughes" looks at how the Howar d Hughes Medical Institute became one of the riches charities in the United States."Jeopardy!" goes behind the scenes of the famous quiz show. "Andy Rooney" comments on his personal likes and dislikes.
S36.E10 ∙ Alice Coles of Bayview/Answers from the Grave/L.T. Over the Edge
"Alice Coles of Bayview" looks at how one woman helped transform her poor village in rural Virginia into a bustling community with modern homes. "Answers from the Grave" examines how DNA technology is being used to locate missing people in war zones. "L.T. Over the Edge" interviews former football player Lawrence Taylor about his rough life after football. "Andy Rooney" looks at road rage.
S36.E11 ∙ The Look/Operation Iraqi Freedom?/King Solomon
"The Look" investigates whether Abercrombie & Fitch is discriminating by hiring only attractive, mostly white salespeople. "Operation Iraqi Freedom?" examines how Iraqis in Karbala elected a city council only to have them unseated by U.S. forces. "King Solomon" interviews soul music icon Solomon Burke. "Andy Rooney" talks about presidential travel.
S36.E12 ∙ Saddam Hussein's Capture
60 Minutes reports on the capture of Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein. David Martin offers a report on the capture of Saddam near Tikrit. Lesley Stahl interviews Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld about the significance of the capture. Dan Rather discusses and analyzes an interview he did with the dictator from earlier this year. Thalia Assuras offers a report from Iraq on the capture. "Andy Rooney" offers his thoughts on the matter.
S36.E13 ∙ Behind Bars/John Edwards, President?/The Fence
"Behind Bars" interviews Paul Bremer about what it was like to meet imprisoned Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein. "John Edwards, President?" profiles the Senator from North Carolina who is attempting to win the Democratic presidential nomination. "The Fence" examines how a 400-mile fence is being built in Israel to protect the country from Palestinians. "Andy Rooney" talks about holiday gift ads.
S36.E14 ∙ Michael Jackson/Iraq After Saddam
"Michael Jackson" interviews the famous singer about the sexual molestation charges against him. "Iraq After Saddam" examines the difficulties facing efforts to reconstitute the police forces of Iraq. "Andy Rooney" talks about Christmas and the proliferation of holidays.
S36.E15 ∙ More Than They Deserve/The Eyes Have It/Turkmenbashi/Does the Nose Know?/Bering Strait
"More Than They Deserve" looks at why judges are now protesting the long jail sentences that mandatory-minimum laws mandate for drug offenses. "The Eyes Have It" talks to a Harvard professor who teaches students how to look at their environment. "Turkmenbashi" interviews the eccentric dictator of Turkmenistan. "Does the Nose Know?" examines how some drug and bomb-sniffing dogs are unreliable. "Bering Strait" rebroadcasts an interview with a country music band from Russia. "Andy Rooney" looks at store mannequins.
S36.E16 ∙ Inside the Bush White House/Out of India/The Greyston Bakery
"Inside the Bush White House" interviews former Treasury Secretary Paul O'Neill about his decision to leave the Bush White House. "Out of India" examines how more American companies are sending jobs overseas to India. "The Greyston Bakery" looks at a business that not only employs the disenfranchised but also puts its profits into social services. "Andy Rooney" talks about cleaning out his closet.
S36.E17 ∙ John Kerry/Farewell to the Queen/Doing Business with the Enemy
"John Kerry" profiles and interviews the Democratic presidential candidate. "Farewell to the Queen" goes on board the Queen Elizabeth 2 for its historic last trans-Atlantic cross. "Doing Business with the Enemy" examines how pension plans and mutual funds are investing in companies that do business with states that support terrorism. "Andy Rooney" talks about Bush's plans for space.
S36.E18 ∙ Faith, Hope & Politics/The Sunni Triangle/The Man with the Golden Ears
"Faith, Hope & Politics" examines the influence of evangelical Christians in the United States government. "The Sunni Triangle" interviews some of the soldiers patrolling one of the most dangerous areas in Iraq. "The Man with the Golden Ears" interviews legendary music executive Clive Davis. "Andy Rooney" talks about the Super Bowl halftime show controversy.
S36.E19 ∙ Nuclear Insecurity/Self-Made Maverick/Pilobolus
"Nuclear Insecurity" examines lax security at some of the facilities that house America's nuclear weapons and the materials used to make them. "Self-Made Maverick" profiles billionaire Internet and sports entrepreneur Mark Cuban. "Pilobolus" profiles the famous modern dance group. "Andy Rooney" talks about deceptive advertising.
S36.E20 ∙ Boosting/The Patriot/The Wild Man of Music
"Boosting" examines how South American gangs are ripping off American stores in a practice of organized shoplifting. "The Patriot" investigates some serious problems with the Patriot missile defense system. "The Wild Man of Music" profiles famed Russian conductor Valery Gergiev.
S36.E21 ∙ Lost in the Translation/Surf's Up/A True Confession
"Lost in the Translation" looks at how North Korea is using the Diary of Anne Frank and a propaganda tool against the United States. "Surf's Up" interviews big wave surfer Laird Hamilton. "A True Confession" examines how interrogators can sometimes convince innocent people to make a false confession. "Andy Rooney" talks about previews and ads before movies.
S36.E22 ∙ The Blame Game/The Bishop/Geno's Game
"The Blame Game" talks to Ahmed Chalabi a wealthy Iraqi exile who is accused of misleading the U.S. about weapons of mass destruction in Iraq. "The Bishop" interviews Bishop Gene Robinson the first openly gay bishop in the Episcopal Church. "Geno's Game" profiles successful University of Connecticut women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma. "Andy Rooney" talks about things that are true.
S36.E23 ∙ Prescriptions and Profit/Hubble/The Last Gangster
"Prescriptions and Profit" looks at why Americans pay more for prescription drugs than anyone in the world. "Hubble" examines how the future of the Hubble Space Telescope is in danger due to budget cuts. "The Last Gangster" interviews 'Big Ron' Previte a former gangster in the Philadelphia Mafia. "Andy Rooney" responds to letters.
S36.E24 ∙ 9-11 Before and After/The Second Most Wanted Man
"9-11 Before and After" offers an exclusive interview with former White House terrorism adviser Richard Clarke who talks about the Bush administration's view on terrorism before and after 9/11. "The Second Most Wanted Man" updates a previous broadcasts segment on Ayman Al-Zawahiri who is Osama bin Laden's right hand man. "Andy Rooney" talks about preserving the institution of marriage.
S36.E25 ∙ Condoleezza Rice/Judge Charles Pickering/Freddy Adu
"Condoleezza Rice" interviews the national security adviser about her refusal to testify under oath before the 9/11 Commission. "Judge Charles Pickering" interviews the Appeals Court nominee responds to charges that he is racially insensitive. "Freddy Adu" profiles the 14 year old soccer prodigy. "Andy Rooney" talks about deciding which charities to support.
S36.E26 ∙ See No Evil/The Best Possible Deal?/Who Is Jack Spadaro?
"See No Evil" examines how several hospitals employed a nurse who recently confessed to killing dozens of patients under his care. "The Best Possible Deal?" investigates why car buyers may not be getting the best interest rates from car dealerships. "Who Is Jack Spadaro?" interviews a government whistle-blowers who claims the Bush administration covered-up the the reasons behind a toxic coal slurry spill in Appalachia. "Andy Rooney" talks about the book business in America.
S36.E27 ∙ Michelle Wie/The Summer Games/Out of Control
"Michelle Wie" interviews the 14-year-old golfing sensation. "The Summer Games" looks at how Greece and the city of Athens are working to complete facilities to host and keep safe the Olympic games. "Out of Control" looks at how the rising AIDS epidemic is hitting India. "Andy Rooney" talks about kitchen gadgets.
S36.E28 ∙ Plan of Attack/Mary J
"Plan of Attack" interviews legendary journalist Bob Woodward about his new book on the White House's plans to attack Iraq. "Mary J" rebroadcasts a segment on hip-hop diva Mary J. Blige who talks about her storied past. "Andy Rooney" talks about increasing gas prices.
S36.E29 ∙ The Devil's Advocate/Comrade Capitalist/Self-Made Maverick
"The Devil's Advocate" interviews Jacques Verges who will defend Saddam Hussein in court. "Comrade Capitalist" interviews a former Marxist guerrilla who has become a multimillionaire South African businessman. "Self-Made Maverick" rebroadcasts an edited segment on sports entrepreneur Mark Cuban. "Andy Rooney" talks about the use of initials.
S36.E30 ∙ Deep Dark Secret/Funny Girl/Superbugs
"Deep Dark Secret" investigates how state institutions in America were once part of the eugenics movement. "Funny Girl" interviews Shazia Mirza a Muslim stand-up comedian. "Superbugs" examines the emergence of drug resistant bacteria and the dangers of the over-prescription of antibiotics. "Andy Rooney" talks about putting things in their place.
S36.E31 ∙ Couldn't Keep It to Myself/Saudi Justice/American Hero
"Couldn't Keep It to Myself" looks at the prison writing workshop behind a critically acclaimed book that has drawn the ire of prison officials. "Saudi Justice" interviews several Britons who were tortured into falsely confessing to a series of bombings in Saudi Arabia. "American Hero" revisits the the My Lai massacre and the American soldiers who tried to help the defenseless villages. "Andy Rooney" talks about the election campaign.
S36.E32 ∙ The New French Revolution/The Image War/Domingo
"The New French Revolution" investigates how Muslim women in France are beginning to fight back against horrid treatment in the rough ethnic ghettos of Paris. "The Image War" takes an inside look at Alhurrah the Arab-language television news channel funded by the United States. "Domingo" interviews operate great Placido Domingo who is taking effort to nurture young opera talent. "Andy Rooney" talks about how college professors should be advising politicians.
S36.E33 ∙ General Anthony Zinni/Stanley 'Tookie' Williams/I Have a Dream
"General Anthony Zinni" interviews a retired U.S. General who is critical of the politics behind the planning of the Iraq war. "Stanley 'Tookie' Williams" examines how a death row inmate is working to keep kids away from street gangs. "I Have a Dream" examines a program that helps underprivileged kids get access to higher education. "Andy Rooney" talks about American troops who have tortured Iraqi prisoners.
S36.E34 ∙ Muqtada Al-Sadr/How Many Miles to the Gallon?
"Muqtada Al-Sadr" interviews the controversial and radical Shiite cleric whose followers are battling U.S. troops in Iraq. "How Many Miles to the Gallon?" examines why Detroit continues to produce gas guzzling SUVs despite the rise in gas prices and the ability to produce more fuel efficient cars. "Andy Rooney" pay tribute to the U.S. soldiers who have died serving their country in the Iraq War.
S36.E35 ∙ Ronald Reagan Remembered
60 Minutes remembers the life of President Ronald Reagan. It interviews Nancy Reagan about his life before and after her husband's Alzheimer's disease diagnosis, revisits a 1989 interview where Reagan discusses a reluctance to enter politics, and offers an overview of his political career. "Andy Rooney" talks about D-Day.
S36.E36 ∙ Chemical Plant Insecurity/Skull and Bones/Barbara Cook
"Chemical Plant Insecurity" rebroadcasts an investigation into the lax security at U.S. chemical plants. "Skull and Bones" rebroadcasts a segment on the secret Yale University society that claims many of America's power elite as its members. "Barbara Cook" rebroadcasts an interview with the famous Broadway singer. "Andy Rooney" talks about store mannequins.
S36.E37 ∙ Bill Clinton
60 Minutes interviews former president Bill Clinton about his much-anticipated autobiography entitled 'My Life". The former president discusses his Arkansas childhood and family, his times as Arkansas governor, and the successes and failures of his presidency.
S36.E38 ∙ The Patriot/Dr. Sam Waksal/Michael Moore
"The Patriot" rebroadcasts an investigation into the problems associated with the Patriot missile system. "Dr. Sam Waksal" rebroadcasts a segment on the founder and former CEO of the biotech firm ImClone who is in the middle of one of the large stock scandal. "Michael Moore" rebroadcasts a segment on the documentary filmmaker. "Andy Rooney" talks about what annoys him about other drivers.
S36.E39 ∙ Kinkade/Tulia, Texas/Eminent Domain
"Kinkade" rebroadcasts a segment on popular artist Thomas Kinkade. "Tulia, Texas" rebroadcasts an investigation of a former undercover drug officer accused of targeting the black community with racially motivated drug sting. "Eminent Domain" rebroadcasts an investigation into the controversial practice of government forcing private citizens to sell their homes and businesses. "Andy Rooney" talks about the language of initials.
S36.E40 ∙ Kerry & Edwards/Boosting/Man with the Golden Ears
"Kerry & Edwards" interviews the presidential and vice-presidential nominees along with their wives. "Boosting" rebroadcasts a segment on how South American immigrant gangs are stealing American cargo. "Man with the Golden Ears" rebroadcasts a profile of legendary music executive Clive Davis. "Andy Rooney" asks questions of Kerry and Edwards.
S36.E41 ∙ The Kuwait of Africa/Alice Coles of Bayview/Howard Hughes
"The Kuwait of Africa" rebroadcasts a segment on the oil rich country of Equatorial Guinea. "Alice Coles of Bayview" rebroadcasts a segment on a woman who is trying to transform her poor rural Virginia village into a community of modern homes. "Howard Hughes" rebroadcasts a segment on the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. "Andy Rooney" talks about deceptive advertising.
S36.E42 ∙ Yucca Mountain/Undercover Marketing/Surf's Up!
"Yucca Mountain" rebroadcasts a segment on the government's plan to store nuclear waste in Nevada. "Undercover Marketing" rebroadcasts a segment on how product marketing has gone undercover. "Surf's Up!" profiles big-wave surfer Laird Hamilton. "Andy Rooney" takes a look at diet books.
S36.E43 ∙ Musically Speaking/Out of India/The Bishop
"Musically Speaking" rebroadcasts a segment on musically talented savants. "Out of India" rebroadcasts a segment on how American companies are sending jobs to India. "The Bishop" rebroadcasts an interview with Gene Robinson, the first openly gay bishop in the Episcopal Church. "Andy Rooney" talks about his likes and dislikes.
S36.E44 ∙ Lost in Translation/The World's Greatest Fakes/Freddy Adu
"Lost in Translation" rebroadcasts a segment on an FBI whistle-blower who claims that crucial information about terrorism was deliberately not translated in the weeks after 9/11. "The World's Greatest Fakes" examines how many brand-name products are being counterfeited and sold in China. "Freddy Adu" rebroadcasts a profile of the 15-year-old soccer prodigy. "Andy Rooney" talks about the Smart Car.
S36.E45 ∙ See No Evil/The Garden of Eden/Pirates of the Internet
"See No Evil" rebroadcasts a segment on how several hospitals employed a nurse who recently confessed to killing dozens of patients under his care. "The Garden of Eden" looks at what happens when gorillas meet humans for the first time. "Pirates of the Internet" rebroadcasts a segment on how Hollywood is responding to Internet movie pirates. "Andy Rooney" talks about movie previews and commercials before movies.
S36.E46 ∙ Cooking the Books/Prescriptions and Profit/Change of Heart
"Cooking the Books" rebroadcasts an interview with Richard Scrushy the former CEO of HealthSouth Corporation who is accused of committing securities fraud. "Prescriptions and Profit" rebroadcasts a segment on the cost of prescription drugs in America. "Change of Heart" examines a medical breakthrough that allows infants to withstand organ transplants from unmatched donors. "Andy Rooney" talks about gift giving.
S36.E47 ∙ Nuclear Insecurity/Doing Business with the Enemy/Michelle Wie
"Nuclear Insecurity" rebroadcasts a segment investigating lax security at nuclear facilities in the United States. "Doing Business with the Enemy" rebroadcasts a segment on how pension plans and mutual funds are investing in companies that do business with states that support terrorism. "Michelle Wie" rebroadcasts a segment on the golf prodigy. "Andy Rooney" talks about how some people don't put things back where they belong.
S36.E48 ∙ Porn in the U.S./Jeopardy!
"Porn in the U.S." rebroadcasts a segment examining the $10 billion pornography industry in the United States. "Jeopardy!" rebroadcasts a segment that goes behind the scenes of the famous television quiz show and discuss how a software engineer has become the show's biggest winner. "Andy Rooney" talks about how cities do not profit from political conventions.
S36.E49 ∙ DNA Dragnet/All in the Family/L.T. Over the Edge
"DNA Dragnet" rebroadcasts a segment on how DNA is being used to close unsolved cases. "All in the Family" rebroadcasts a segment on how identity theft is on the rise among family members. "L.T. Over the Edge" rebroadcasts an interview with the football legend. "Andy Rooney" talks about receiving fund-raising notices in the mail.
S36.E50 ∙ The Second War/Fat City/The Coach
"The Second War" talks U.S Soldiers and Iraqi government officials about the insurgency. "Fat City" rebroadcasts a segment on diet clinics in Durham, North Carolina. "The Coach" examines professional football coaching and how it is much more advanced in the modern era. "Andy Rooney" talks about a new season of the show.
S37.E1 ∙ Wanted: Dead or Alive/The Closer!/O'Reilly
"Wanted: Dead or Alive" profiles Abu Musab Al-Zarqawi the Iraqi terrorist behind a number of gruesome attacks on Westerners. "The Closer!" examines a telemarketing scam in Canada that preyed on the elderly. "O'Reilly" interviews the controversial Fox News host. "Andy Rooney" urges stupid Americans to not vote.
S37.E2 ∙ Echo Boomers/Tales from the Crypt/Bill Parcells
"Echo Boomer" discusses the children of the baby-boomers and how marketers are trying to define their attitudes and tastes. "Tales from the Crypt" examines an archaeological investigation into the remains the Medici family. "Bill Parcells" interviews the NFL coach. "Andy Rooney" talks about repairing the reputation of CBS news.
S37.E3 ∙ The Killing in Sudan/Staying at Home/Queen Latifah
"The Killing in Sudan" goes to Sudan to examine the genocide, mass murder, and refugee crisis in the Darfur region. "Staying at Home" interviews women who succeeded in the workplace, but then chose to return home to raise children. "Queen Latifah" profiles the singer and actress. "Andy Rooney" talks about presidential-style debates.
S37.E4 ∙ A Deal with the Devil/Top 10%/Ray Charles
"A Deal with the Devil" looks at how a plea bargain made 20 years ago may let a serial killer out of jail. "Top 10%" examines how some consider unfair a Texas law that automatically gives high school students in the top 10 percent of their class admission to college. "Ray Charles" profiles the life of the legendary musician and rebroadcasts an interview with him. "Andy Rooney" talks about what happens to a car that is traded in.
S37.E5 ∙ The Murder of Emmett Till/Jon Stewart
"The Murder of Emmett Till" examines a 1955 Mississippi case where a 14-year-old black boy was tortured and murdered for whistling at a white woman. "Jon Stewart" profiles the popular comedian and Comedy Central host. "Andy Rooney" talks about how the United States spends more on equipment and not enough on soldiers.
S37.E6 ∙ Live from New York/The Governor/In Harm's Way
"Live from New York" goes behind the scenes at Saturday Night Live and catch a live and embarrassing television gaffe. "The Governor" interviews Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. "In Harm's Way" examines why the government has not provided the military with enough fully armored vehicles. "Andy Rooney" discusses the differences between Bush and Kerry.
S37.E7 ∙ The Next Space Race/Crusade Against Credit
"The Next Space Race" examines the private sector's race to space and interviews engineer Burt Rutan who is one of the people who are leading the way. "Crusade Against Credit" interviews radio host Dave Ramsey who is trying to save debtors with his advice program. "Andy Rooney" talks about losing the presidential election.
S37.E8 ∙ Anonymous Revealed/Prescription for Trouble/Arafat
"Anonymous Revealed" interview the former head of the CIA unit that is pursuing Osama bin Laden who has also written a book critical on U.S. policy. "Prescription for Disaster" examines whether the manufacturer of Vioxx knew the painkiller could cause heart attacks and strokes. "Arafat" looks at past interviews with the Palestinian leader in light of his recent death. "Andy Rooney" talks about rule changes in sports.
S37.E9 ∙ The Uncounted/Hoodia/Jim Carrey
"The Uncounted" examines how soldiers injured in Iraq are not listed as casualties unless their injuries are the direct result of combat. "Hoodia" looks at the appetite-suppressing plant and how it has been used for thousands of years by the Bushmen of the Kalahari who may now profit from its sale as a diet drug. "Jim Carrey" interviews the comic actor. "Andy Rooney" talks about letters he has received.
S37.E10 ∙ The Case of the Spy Ring/Bluejay/Dustin Hoffman
"The Case of the Spy Ring" examines two soldiers who are accused of spying at the Guantanamo Bay detention facility. "Bluejay" profiles Jay Greenberg a twelve year-old musical prodigy. "Dustin Hoffman" interviews the famous actor. "Andy Rooney" explains why the mint should stop making pennies.
S37.E11 ∙ Old Soldiers/ADD Grows Up/Bob Dylan
"Old Soldiers" examines how many former soldiers are being called to active duty even though they thought they fulfilled their military obligations. "ADD Grows Up" looks at attention deficit disorder which is thought to affect eight million adults. "Bob Dylan" offers the first television interview with the legendary musician in 19 years. "Andy Rooney" talks about Christmas gifts to avoid.
S37.E12 ∙ Who Killed Carolyn Muncey?/A Feisty Farewell/Cinderella Story
"Who Killed Carolyn Muncey?" investigates a murder where one man awaits death for a crime that many believe the husband was responsible for. "A Feisty Farewell" interviews Senator Fritz Hollings on the eve of his retirement. "Cinderella Story" interviews Russian opera diva Anna Netrebko. "Andy Rooney" talks about being a major network anchor.
S37.E13 ∙ The Stone Box/Ricky Williams/Redneck Woman
"The Stone Box" investigates an ossuary that is alleged to have contained the bones of the brother of Jesus. "Ricky Williams" interviews the former NFL football player about why he walked away from the sport. "Redneck Woman" profiles country music singer Gretchen Wilson. "Andy Rooney" talks about getting the world to like the United States. /Ricky Williams/Redneck Woman (#37.13)}
S37.E14 ∙ Echo Boomers/Ray Charles/The Coach
"Echo Boomers" rebroadcasts a segment on the children of the baby-boomers and how marketers are trying to define their attitudes and tastes. "Ray Charles" rebroadcasts a profile of the legendary musician. "The Coach" rebroadcasts a segment on professional football coaching how how much more advance it has become in the modern era. "Andy Rooney" talks about using college professors to improve government.
S37.E15 ∙ Google/The Most Beautiful Woman in the World
"Google" looks at the hugely successful Internet company and interviews one of its founders Sergey Brin. "The Most Beautiful Woman in the World" interviews the famous Indian actress Aishwarya Rai. "Andy Rooney" talks about how modern art should not be in public places.
S37.E16 ∙ The Big Gun/Lang Lang/A Dog's Nose
"The Big Gun" examines the .50-caliber rifle and whether it poses a greater danger than other rifles. "Lang Lang" profiles the Chinese piano prodigy. "A Dog's Nose" looks at how researchers are training dogs to smell cancer. "Andy Rooney" talks about the annoyance of cell phones.
S37.E17 ∙ Under Fire/The Insider/Tim Howard
"Under Fire" goes to Ramadi one of the most dangerous cities in Iraq to look at how U.S. Marines are fighting insurgents. "The Insider" interviews tobacco whistle-blower Jefferey Wigand about his current efforts against tobacco. "Tim Howard" interviews the Manchester United goalie about his Tourette's syndrome. "Andy Rooney" talks about the recent tsunami.
S37.E18 ∙ Poisoned/An Expensive Lesson/Hilary Swank
"Poisoned" interviews Ukrainian president Victor Yushchenko about the attempt to poison him. "An Expensive Lesson" investigates a school that exaggerates its job-placement rates and has left students with big loans to repay. "Hilary Swank" interviews the actress about her recent role as a boxer. "Andy Rooney" talks about the weather.
S37.E19 ∙ Child Prodigies
60 Minutes looks at child prodigies. Including golfer prodigy Michelle Wie, disabled musical prodigy Rex Clack, musical prodigy Jay Greenberg, prodigies with Williams Syndrom, the Brown children musical prodigies, soccer prodigy Freddy Apu, and the child prodigies Greg Smith and Sho Yano.
S37.E20 ∙ Juiced/Born in the U.S.A./The Gates
"Juiced" interviews Jose Canseco about his controversial book about steroids in major league baseball. "Born in the U.S.A." investigates the practice of African-American children being adopted by families outside the United States. "The Gates" talks to the artist Christo about his latest project involving flags. "Andy Rooney" talks about the Super Bowl.
S37.E21 ∙ Rape in the Ranks/Cirque Du Soleil/Chris Rock
"Rape in the Ranks" examines how a former lieutenant who was treated like a criminal after she reported that she was raped. "Cirque Du Soleil" looks at the famous circus that is one of the biggest draws in Las Vegas. "Chris Rock" interviews the comedian who will host the Oscars. "Andy Rooney" talks about the overabundance of advertising in America.
S37.E22 ∙ Breeding Ground/The Aviator and the President/Brain Rangers
"Breeding Ground" examines Saudi Arabia and its efforts to change its reputation as a terrorist breeding ground. "The Aviator and the President" examines whether the Watergate burglary was an effort to discover whether they had information that Nixon was bribed by Howard Hughes. "Brain Rangers" looks at a new program to help treat the mental stress experienced by soldiers. "Andy Rooney" talks about the greatness of presidents.
S37.E23 ∙ Rendition/Grand Theft Auto/The D.A. And Tom Delay
"Rendition" examines the controversial practice of the CIA handing over terror suspects to countries that use torture. "Grand Theft Auto" examines whether a violent video game is responsible for an 18-year-old murdering three people. "The D.A. And Tom Delay" interviews a Texas district attorney who is investigating House Majority Leader Tom Delay. "Andy Rooney" talks about the Academy Awards.
S37.E24 ∙ Ken Lay/Submission/The Last Star Wars
"Ken Lay" interviews the former chairman of Enron the energy giant that collapsed amidst fraud allegations. "Submission" examines the controversial film on the treatment of women in Islam and its effect on Holland's reputation for tolerance. "The Last Star Wars" interviews George Lucas about his new movie and gets a behind-the-scenes peek. "Andy Rooney" talks about sorting mail.
S37.E25 ∙ The Big Gun II/Jessica Gonzales vs Castle Rock/The Sea Gypsies
"The Big Gun II" interviews a gun-runner who supplied arms to a guerrilla army in Kosovo. "Jessica Gonzales v. Castle Rock" follows Jessica Gonzales as she sues her home town police department over the wrongful death of her daughters. "The Sea Gypsies" looks at how a nomadic sea tribe was able to survive a tsunami. "Andy Rooney" talks about shoes.
S37.E26 ∙ Power to the People/The Stone Box/The Toughest Race
"Power to the People" looks at some rare voices of dissent in Saudi Arabia who are calling for women's rights. "The Stone Box" rebroadcasts a segment on an ossuary that is alleged to have contained the bones of the brother of Jesus. "The Toughest Race" looks at ultramarathon runners. "Andy Rooney" talks about high gas prices.
S37.E27 ∙ Pope John Paul II: Part I/Pope John Paul II: Part II/Jane Fonda: My Life So Far - Part I
"Pope John Paul II: Part I" interviews American seminary students who have been inspired by the pontiff. "Pope John Paul II: Part II" examines the process of picking a new pope and considers the region of the world he might come from. "Jane Fonda: My Life So Far - Part I" interviews the actress about her upcoming autobiography. "Andy Rooney" talks about Pope John Paul II.
S37.E28 ∙ Mafia Cops/Handouts for the Homeland/Jane Fonda: My Life So Far: Part II
"Mafia Cops" interviews a former Mafia boss who says he paid New York City detectives to commit murder. "Handouts for the Homeland" investigates pork barrel projects that are given funding in the name of homeland security. "Jane Fonda: My Life So Far: Part II" features the second part of an interview with the actress about her autobiography. "Andy Rooney" talks about coverage of the pope's death.
S37.E29 ∙ Party at Gregg's/Carl Hiaasen/Highway in the Sky
"Party at Gregg's" examines the controversial trend of parents allowing their underage teens to drink in their homes to prevent drunk driving. "Carl Hiaasen" interviews the Miami Herald columnist and novelist. "Highway in the Sky" talks to inventors who are building personal flying machines. "Andy Rooney" talks about the income tax.
S37.E30 ∙ Medical Tourists/Tunnel #3/Endangered Species
"Medical Tourists" examines how Americans are traveling to foreign countries to get surgery at cheaper prices. "Tunnel #3" goes to 600 feet underground to talk to the miners who are constructing a water tunnel to help supply New York City. "Endangered Species" examines the Earth Conservation Corps efforts to fix a polluted river in a neighborhood with one of the highest murder rates in the country. "Andy Rooney" talks about neckties.
S37.E31 ∙ Secrets from Guantanamo Bay/The Hobbit/Goldie
"Secrets from Guantanamo Bay" interviews a former Army translator who reveals the cruel interrogation techniques used in the the prison camp. "The Hobbit" goes to an Indonesian island where archaeologists have discovered an ancient species of human that was only three feet tall. "Goldie" profiles actress Goldie Hawn. "Andy Rooney" talks about baseball salaries.
S37.E32 ∙ President Putin/Duty, Honor, Country/Everybody Does Love Raymond
"President Putin" interviews Russian leader Vladimir Putin. "Duty, Honor, Country" examines West Point and looks at how graduates of the academy adapt to life in the military. "Everybody Does Love Raymond" looks at the success of the popular television sitcom as it is ending its run. "Andy Rooney" talks about VE day.
S37.E33 ∙ Maximum Security/B.S. Rules!
"Maximum Security" examines prison gangs in California that are able to orchestrate criminal acts outside prison walls while they are still in lock-up. "B.S. Rules!" interviews a Princeton professor about his new book on B.S. "Andy Rooney" talks about overused words and phrases.
S37.E34 ∙ The Pledge/It Takes One to Know One/Cooking the Books
"The Pledge" examines how the U.S. government has spent almost a billion dollars to teach abstinence in schools. "It Takes One to Know One" interviews a former con man who now works to expose fraud to make amends. "Cooking the Books" rebroadcasts an interview with Richard Srushy about the securities fraud accusations against him. "Andy Rooney" talks about the declining rate of Americans who smoke.
S37.E35 ∙ The Big Gun/Dave Chappelle/Counting on the Count
"The Big Gun" rebroadcasts an examination of the .50-caliber rifle and whether it poses a greater danger than other rifles. "Dave Chappelle" rebroadcasts a profile of the famous comedian. "Counting on the Count" examine how Romanians in Transylvania are using the myth of Dracula to increase tourism. "Andy Rooney" talks about Memorial Day.
S37.E36 ∙ Justice at Guantanamo/Insider's Prescription/Not in My Backyard
"Justice at Guantanamo" talks to military lawyers who claim that Guantanamo terror detainees are subject to unfair rules that prevent them from being adequately defended. "Insider's Prescription" interviews a drug executive who claims that drug prices in America's are excessive when compared to Europe. "Not in My Backyard" looks at how putting grizzly bears on the endangered species list has impacted some homeowners living in the west. "Andy Rooney" talks about boxes and packaging.
S37.E37 ∙ The Closer!/Beatrice's Goat/Bob Dylan
"The Closer!" rebroadcasts an examines of a telemarketing scam in Canada that preyed on the elderly. "Beatrice's Goat" examines how the life of a poor African girl was changed remarkably when her family received a goat donated from a U.S. aid organization. "Bob Dylan" rebroadcasts an interview with the legendary musician. "Andy Rooney" explains why the mint should stop making pennies.
S37.E38 ∙ Grand Theft Auto/Top 10%/Amazon Treasure
"Grand Theft Auto" rebroadcasts an examination of whether a violent video game is responsible for an 18-year-old murdering three people. "Top 10%" rebroadcasts an examination of how some consider unfair a Texas law that automatically gives high school students in the top 10 percent of their class admission to college. "Amazon Treasure" looks at a new species of monkey found in the Amazon rain forest. "Andy Rooney" talks about useless kitchen gadgets.
S37.E39 ∙ Under Fire/A Dog's Nose/Miracle Man
"Under Fire" rebroadcasts a segment on Ramadi one of the most dangerous cities in Iraq and looks at how U.S. Marines are fighting insurgents. "A Dog's Nose" rebroadcasts a look at how researchers are training dogs to smell cancer. "Miracle Man" profiles Lance Armstrong who survived cancer and won the Tour de France bicycle race. "Andy Rooney" talks about mannequins.
S37.E40 ∙ Old Soldiers/The Next Space Race
"Old Soldiers" rebroadcasts a segment examining how many former soldiers are being called to active duty even though they thought they fulfilled their military obligations. "The Next Space Race" rebroadcasts an examination of the private sector's race to space and interviews engineer Burt Rutan who is one of the people who are leading the way. "Andy Rooney" talks about Daimler-Chrysler's Smart Car.
S37.E41 ∙ Handouts for the Homeland/Submission/Highway in the Sky
"Handouts for the Homeland" rebroadcasts an investigation into pork barrel projects that are given funding in the name of homeland security. "Submission" rebroadcasts an examination of the controversial film on the treatment of women in Islam and its effect on Holland's reputation for tolerance. "Highway in the Sky" looks at flying cars. "Andy Rooney" talks about the things in life that are true.
S37.E42 ∙ In Harm's Way/The Big Gun II/Staying at Home
"In Harm's Way" rebroadcasts an examination of why the government has not provided the military with enough fully armored vehicles. "The Big Gun II" rebroadcasts an interview with a gun-runner who supplied arms to a guerrilla army in Kosovo. "Staying at Home" rebroadcasts a segment on women who succeeded in the workplace, but then chose to return home to raise children. "Andy Rooney" talks about throwing away mail.
S37.E43 ∙ Rendition/Born in the U.S.A./Dustin Hoffman
"Rendition" rebroadcasts an examination into the controversial practice of the CIA handing over terror suspects to countries that use torture. "Born in the U.S.A." rebroadcasts a segment on the practice of African-American children being adopted by families outside the United States. "Dustin Hoffman" rebroadcasts a profile of the actor. "Andy Rooney" advocates for rule changes in professional sports.
S37.E44 ∙ President Putin/Jane Fonda: My Life So Far
"President Putin" rebroadcasts an interview with Russian leader Vladimir Putin. "Jane Fonda: My Life So Far" rebroadcasts a segment on the famous actress and her upcoming autobiography. "Andy Rooney" talks about the ever-expanding use of cell phones in our lives.
S37.E45 ∙ Juiced/A Deal with the Devil/Cirque Du Soleil
"Juiced" rebroadcasts an interview with Jose Canseco about his controversial book about steroids in major league baseball. "A Deal with the Devil" rebroadcasts a segment on how a plea bargain made 20 years ago may let a serial killer out of jail. "Cirque Du Soleil" rebroadcasts a look at the famous circus that is one of the biggest draws in Las Vegas. "Andy Rooney" talks about how much the U.S. spends more money on equipment than on soldiers.
S37.E46 ∙ The Governor/An Expensive Lesson/Hilary Swank
"The Governor" rebroadcasts an interview with Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. "An Expensive Lesson" rebroadcasts an investigation into a college that exaggerates its job-placement rates and has left students with big loans to repay. "Hilary Swank" rebroadcasts a profile of the actress. "Andy Rooney" talks about why men where neckties.
S37.E47 ∙ Anonymous Revealed/Party at Gregg's/The Sea Gypsies
"Anonymous Revealed" rebroadcasts an interview with the former head of the CIA unit that is pursuing Osama bin Laden. "Party at Gregg's" rebroadcasts a segment on the controversial trend of parents allowing their underage teens to drink in their homes to prevent drunk driving. "The Sea Gypsies" rebroadcasts a segment on how a nomadic sea tribe was able to survive a tsunami. "Andy Rooney" looks at what happened to a car he once owned.
S37.E48 ∙ Prescription for Trouble/The Killing in Sudan/Crusade Against Credit
"Prescription for Disaster" rebroadcasts a segment the examines whether the manufacturer of Vioxx knew the painkiller could cause heart attacks and strokes. "The Killing in Sudan" rebroadcasts a segment on Sudan and the genocide, mass murder, and refugee crisis in the Darfur region. "Crusade Against Credit" rebroadcasts an interview with radio host Dave Ramsey who is trying to save debtors with his advice program. "Andy Rooney" talks about word use.
S37.E49 ∙ New Orleans/Echo Boomers/Medical Tourists
"New Orleans" examines the repair of levees of the city that were breached by the flood caused by Hurricane Katrina. "Echo Boomers" rebroadcasts a segment on the children of the baby-boomers and how marketers are trying to define their attitudes and tastes. "Medical Tourists" rebroadcasts an examination of how Americans are traveling to foreign countries to get surgery at cheaper prices.
S37.E50 ∙ Order Out of Chaos/Mr. Feinberg/Human Guinea Pig
"Order Out of Chaos" interviews New Orleans police as they try to restore order in the city hit hardest by Hurricane Katrina. "Mr. Feinberg" updates a segment on the man who helped determine how much the victims of 9/11 collected for their suffering. "Human Guinea Pig" examines a drug that helped Parkinson's patients during clinical trials but is now inaccessible due to safety concerns. "Andy Rooney" talks about New Orleans.
S38.E1 ∙ Hostage/In Search of Bin Laden/The Captain
"Hostage" interviews Roy Hallums who was held in captivity in Iraq for ten months by insurgents. "In Search of Bin Laden" goes to the border of Pakistan and Afghanistan to find news on the whereabouts of Osama Bin Laden. "The Captain" profiles New York Yankee team captain Derek Jeter. "Andy Rooney" talks about the passing of Peter Jennings.
S38.E2 ∙ Chalabi/A Fractured Mind/Elian
"Chalabi" interviews the controversial deputy prime minister of Iraq. "A Fractured Mind" profiles scholar Robert Oxnam who has been diagnosed with multiple personality disorder. "Elian" interviews Elian Gonzalez about his life in Cuba and his memories of his short and divisive stay in the United States. "Andy Rooney" talks about the costs of the Iraq war.
S38.E3 ∙ My FBI/The Dinner Set Gang/NASCAR Family
"My FBI" interviews a former FBI director about his relationship with Bill Clinton. "The Dinner Set Gang" looks at how two jewel thieves stole millions from the wealthy. "NASCAR Family" looks at the France family who own and operate NASCAR. "Andy Rooney" talks about going wireless.
S38.E4 ∙ Addicted to Heroin/Romo/The Lord God Bird
"Addicted to Heroin" examines how Afghanistan has become the world's largest supplier of opium and heroin. "Romo" interviews controversial NFL linebacker Bill Romanowski. "The Lord God Bird" examines sightings of the Ivory-Billed Woodpecker which has long been thought to be extinct. "Andy Rooney" talks about bottled water.
S38.E5 ∙ 39 Years 6 Months 4 Days/Michael Jordan/Rex
"39 Years, 6 Months, 4 Days" interviews former U.S. solider Charles Jenkins who defected to North Korea four decades ago. "Michael Jordan" interviews the basketball star on death of his father, his gambling and his love of basketball. "Rex" examines savants with extraordinary musical talent despite their impaired brains. "Andy Rooney" looks at viewer mail.
S38.E6 ∙ The Outing of Valerie Plame/Whose Life Is It Anyway?/Prince Charles
"The Outing of Valerie Plame" interviews of the family and former colleagues the publicly exposed CIA agent. "Whose Life Is It Anyway?" examines whether it is discriminatory for employers to control the health choices of employees with wellness programs. "Prince Charles" interviews the heir to the British throne. "Andy Rooney" talks about disliking hospitals that advertise.
S38.E7 ∙ The Most Dangerous Road in the World/First Man/The Winner
"The Most Dangerous Road in the World" goes to Iraqi to interviews the soldiers who patrol Baghdad airport highway. "First Man" offers the first television profile of astronaut Neil Armstrong. "The Winner" profiles New England quarterback Tom Brady. "Andy Rooney" talks about milk.
S38.E8 ∙ Aftershock/Burning Rage/Mad Money Man
"Aftershock' visits a team of New York paramedics who traveled to Pakistan to help after the recent earthquake there. "Burning Rage" reports on extremist environmentalists who advocate violence against human beings. "Mad Money Man" profiles the popular CNBC host Jim Cramer. "Andy Rooney" talks about living ex-presidents.
S38.E9 ∙ Illegal and Thriving/New Orleans Is Sinking/U2
"Illegal and Thriving" examines the recent explosion in Internt gambling and whether it should be legalized. "New Orleans Is Sinking" looks at the long term costs of rebuilding New Orleans and the predictions that the city will be below sea level in 90 years. "U2" profiles the famous band. "Andy Rooney" talks about why the President leaves the White House so much.
S38.E10 ∙ Plan B/Living Large/James Blake
"Plan B" examines how the FDA has failed to approve over-the-counter sales of the emergency contraceptive known as Plan B. "Living Large" investigates how Americans are demanding larger and larger houses. "James Blake" profiles the famous tennis player. "Andy Rooney" looks at foreign newspapers.
S38.E11 ∙ Chasing the Flu/MS-13/Howard Stern
"Chasing the Flu" investigates the bird though that some think could turn into a pandemic that would threaten millions. "MS-13" investigates a powerful gang and FBI efforts to crack down on them. "Howard Stern" profiles the famous radio jock. "Andy Rooney" talks about his desk.
S38.E12 ∙ Dying to Get In/The Dinner Set Gang/Swimming with Sharks
"Dying to Get In" examines how higher border security has forced illegal immigrants to take more dangerous journeys into the United States. "The Dinner Set Gang" rebroadcasts a segment on how two jewel thieves stole millions from the wealthy. "Swimming with Sharks" looks at the dangerous new hobby of shark tourism. "Andy Rooney" looks at car names.
S38.E13 ∙ The Bridge to Gretna/Rendition/Morgan Freeman
"The Bridge to Gretna" examines a case where Katrina refugees were prevented from passing over a bridge by shotgun wielding police officers. "Rendition" rebroadcasts and updates an examination of the controversial practice of the CIA handing over terror suspects to countries that use torture. "Morgan Freeman" profiles the Oscar winning actor. "Andy Rooney" talks about Christmas catalogs.
S38.E14 ∙ The New Beirut/The Sea Gypsies/Tina Turner
"The New Beirut" goes to Lebanon to examine the fledgling democracy there. "The Sea Gypsies" rebroadcasts a segment on how a nomadic sea tribe was able to survive a tsunami. "Tina Turner" profiles the famous rock singer. "Andy Rooney" talks about Christmas television pieces.
S38.E15 ∙ The New Space Race/Fighting AIDS/Immortality
"The New Space Race" rebroadcasts portions of a segment on how the private sector is attempting to perfect space flight. "Fighting AIDS" interviews Bill Clinton about his work against AIDS in Asia. "Immortality" looks at the scientific possibility of human immortality. "Andy Rooney" talks about the first thing to do in the morning.
S38.E16 ∙ Gangster Cops?/Sir Howard/Bode
"Gangster Cops?" interviews a former New York City detective who is accused of being a Mafia hit man. "Sir Howard" interviews the new CEO of Sony Sir Howard Stringer. "Bode" interviews the skiing sensation Bode Miller. "Andy Rooney" discusses the angry letters he received over his commentary about American cars.
S38.E17 ∙ Bring 'Em Home Murtha/The Hermit Kingdom/Felicity
"Bring 'Em Home Murtha" interviews John Murtha one of the biggest critics of the war in Iraq. "The Hermit Kingdom" offers a rare look into the communist dictatorship of North Korea. "Felicity" interviews actress Felicity Huffman. "Andy Rooney" talks about getting older.
S38.E18 ∙ The Oil Sands/Kinky for Governor/Fatal1ty
"The Oil Sands" examines the oil boom in Alberta, Canada, and how the oil reserves there may be eight times that of Saudi Arabia. "Kinky for Governor" interviews Kinky Friedman about his campaign for Governor of Texas. "Fatal1ty" interviews professional video game player Johnathan Wendel. "Andy Rooney" talks about how America is getting more crowded.
S38.E19 ∙ The Worst Case Scenario/Prisoner of Pain/Off the Scale
"The Worst Case Scenario" examines whether the government is prepared for terrorist scenarios involving nuclear attacks in the United States. "Prisoner of Pain" looks at a case where an accident victim in severe pain was sent to prison for attempting to get pain medication. "Off the Scale" interviews opera singer Deborah Voigt about her gastric bypass surgery. "Andy Rooney" talks about inventions.
S38.E20 ∙ Superstars
60 Minutes looks back at past interviews and profiles of celebrity superstars including Bono of U2, singers Sheryl Crow and Sting, actor George Clooney, actress Hillary Swank, conductors Michael Tilson Thomas, tenor Placido Domingo, and the founder Cirque du Soleil.
S38.E21 ∙ War Profiteers?/A Surplus of Embryos/Wounds of War
"War Profiteers?" investigates how some of the $50 billion the U.S. spent on reconstruction work in Iraq has been directed toward profiteers. "A Surplus of Embryos" examines the White House's restriction of the use of human embryos in stem cell research. "Wounds of War" interviews several wounder veterans from the Iraq War. "Andy Rooney" talks about misconceptions about the Iraq War.
S38.E22 ∙ State of Denmark/Global Warning!/Philip Seymour Hoffman
"State of Denmark" examines the furor over the cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad published in a Danish newspaper. "Global Warning!" examines evidence of Global Warming in the arctic. "Philip Seymour Hoffman" interviews the Oscar nominated actor. "Andy Rooney" talks about whether all presidents are worthy of honor on President's Day.
S38.E23 ∙ To Walk Again/On the Waterfront/Coal Cowboy
"To Walk Again" talks to a doctor who is working with stem cells in an effort to cure paralysis. "On the Waterfront" examines the furor over the proposed sale of U.S. port terminals to a Middle Eastern firm. "Coal Cowboy" interviews the governor of Montana about reducing our dependence on foreign oil by developing diesel fuel from coal. "Andy Rooney" visits the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.
S38.E24 ∙ Is the Price Right?/The Court Martial of Willie Brand/The Prince of Pot
"Is the Price Right?" investigates whether hospitals are making uninsured patients pay more than insured ones. "The Court Martial of Willie Brand" interviews a soldier accused of assault and murder who claims he was only doing what he was trained to do. "The Prince of Pot" interviews a Canadian who owns a mail-order marijuana seed business. "Andy Rooney" talks about the controversy over Dubai Ports World.
S38.E25 ∙ Brutal/Al Qaeda's Town/Gay or Straight?
"Brutal" interviews Kevin Weeks who was once a mob enforce in Boston for Whitey Bulger. "Al Qaeda's Town" goes to Tal Afar in Iraq to examine how the U.S. military retook the town from terrorist. "Gay or Straight?" talks to scientists who are studying what makes people heterosexual and homosexual. "Andy Rooney" talks about Oscar night.
S38.E26 ∙ Defending New York/Rewriting the Science/Family Ties
"Defending New York" examines how the New York City police department has rebuilt itself to combat terrorism in the wake of the 9/11 attacks. "Rewriting the Science" investigates how the Bush administration has rewritten scientific reports to fit their political agenda. "Family Ties" examines how the children of sperm donors are finding their biological parents and relatives. "Andy Rooney" talks about lotteries.
S38.E27 ∙ Betting on a Fall/Tiger
"Betting on a Fall" examines a hedge fund that is accused of spreading negative information on a company and then betting on its falling stock price. "Tiger" interview pro-golfer Tiger Woods about his family. "Andy Rooney" looks at the ingredients of girl scout cookies.
S38.E28 ∙ Bin Laden's Bodyguard/What's Good for America.../Working 24-7
"Bin Laden's Bodyguard" interviews the former personal bodyguard of Osama bin Laden. "What's Good for America..." examines how General Motors is running into financial problems. "Working 24-7" looks at how the digital revolution has some people working their jobs nearly every waking hour. "Andy Rooney" looks at the news.
S38.E29 ∙ Death of a General/The Orphanage/Michelle Wie
"Death of a General" interviews a soldier convicted in the death of an Iraqi general. "The Orphanage" goes to Kenya to visit an orphanage for baby elephants. "Michelle Wie" interviews the famous woman golfer. "Andy Rooney" talks about problems with standardized tests.
S38.E30 ∙ Terror Behind Bars/Too Many Men/Jamie Oliver
"Terror Behind Bars" goes to Israeli to interview imprisoned Palestinian terrorists. "Too Many Men" examines the imbalance between men and women that is being caused by China's one child policy. "Jamie Oliver" profile the work of the young British chef. "Andy Rooney" talks about gifts he has received.
S38.E31 ∙ A Spy Speaks Out/Aging in the 21st Century/Star of Starbucks
"A Spy Speaks Out" examines charges that the White House ignored facts about weapons of mass destruction when pursuing the war in Iraq. "Aging in the 21st Century" investigates the recent growth in anti-aging products. "Star of Starbucks" profiles Howard Schultz the man behind the coffee chain. "Andy Rooney" talks about the possibility of a woman president.
S38.E32 ∙ Lethal and Leaking/Priory of Sion/The Colbert Report
"Lethal and Leaking" looks at a site along the Columbia River in Washington which is one of the most contaminated pieces of land in the world. "Priory of Sion" investigates whether a so-called secret society is real of a fraud. "The Colbert Report" profiles comedian Stephen Colbert. "Andy Rooney" looks at predictions made in 1986 about 2001.
S38.E33 ∙ Sallie Mae/The Ethanol Solution/Long John Daly
"Sallie Mae" investigates the corporation behind government-backed student loans whose stock is skyrocketing. "The Ethanol Solution" examines whether fuel from corn can offset oil imports in the United States. "Long John Daly" profiles the famous golfer. "Andy Rooney" talks about what is in our medicine cabinets.
S38.E34 ∙ The New Boss/The Harlem Children's Zone/Not Ready to Make Nice
"The New Boss" examines how Andy Stern is trying to revitalize labor unions. "The Harlem Children's Zone" looks at how educator Geoffrey Canada is trying to turn at risk children into college-bound students. "Not Ready to Make Nice" profiles the Dixie Chicks about their music and political stance. "Andy Rooney" talks about how places are named for presidents.
S38.E35 ∙ I'm Mike Wallace
60 Minutes looks back at the career of Mike Wallace on the eve of his retirement. "Mike" looks back at some of his more famous interviews. "Myron" interviews Wallace and looks at his life. "The Interrogator" looks at some of his more fiery interviews. "The Entertainers" looks at some of the famous actors, actresses, and musicians he as interviewed.
S38.E36 ∙ Gangster Cops?/Wounds of War
"Gangster Cops?" rebroadcasts an interview with a former New York City detective who is accused of being a Mafia hit man. "Wounds of War" extends a previously broadcast segment on soldiers wounded in Iraq. "Andy Rooney" talks about Memorial Day.
S38.E37 ∙ Dying to Get In/A Different Kind of Grocery/Carl Hiaasen
"Dying to Get In" rebroadcasts a segment on how higher border security has forced illegal immigrants to take more dangerous journeys into the United States. "A Different Kind of Grocery" interviews the CEO of Whole Foods Market. "Carl Hiaasen" rebroadcasts an interview with the Miami Herald columnist and novelist. "Andy Rooney" takes about ill-fitting shoes.
S38.E38 ∙ Plan B/The Hobbit/Mel Brooks on Broadway
"Plan B" rebroadcasts a segment on how the FDA has failed to approve over-the-counter sales of the emergency contraceptive known as Plan B. "The Hobbit" rebroadcasts a segment going to an Indonesian island where archaeologists have discovered an ancient species of human that was only three feet tall. "Mel Brooks on Broadway" interviews the comedy producer about his Broadway hit. "Andy Rooney" talks about milk.
S38.E39 ∙ Burning Rage/Kinky for Governor/Swimming with Sharks
"Burning Rage" rebroadcasts a report on extremist environmentalists who advocate violence against human beings. "Kinky for Governor" rebroadcasts a profile of Kinky Friedman who is running for governor of Texas. "Swimming with Sharks" rebroadcasts a look at the dangerous new hobby of shark tourism. "Andy Rooney" talks about the bloated military establishment.
S38.E40 ∙ The Oil Sands/Rex
"The Oil Sands" rebroadcasts a segment on the oil boom in Alberta, Canada, and how the oil reserves there may be eight times that of Saudi Arabia. "Rex" rebroadcasts a segment on savants with extraordinary musical talent despite their impaired brains. "Andy Rooney" talks about modern art in public places.
S38.E41 ∙ Elian/Al Qaeda's Town/First Man
"Elian" rebroadcasts a segment on Elian Gonzalez about his life in Cuba and his memories of his short and divisive stay in the United States. "Al Qaeda's Town" rebroadcasts a segment on Tal Afar in Iraq and examines how the U.S. military retook the town from terrorists. "First Man" rebroadcasts a profile of astronaut Neil Armstrong. "Andy Rooney" about keeping things in the boxes they came with.
S38.E42 ∙ 39 Years 6 Months 4 Days/War Profiteers/The Captain
"39 Years 6 Months 4 Days" rebroadcasts a segment on former U.S. solider Charles Jenkins who defected to North Korea four decades ago. "War Profiteers?" rebroadcasts an investigation of how some of the $50 billion the U.S. spent on reconstruction work in Iraq has been directed toward profiteers. "The Captain" rebroadcasts a profile of Derek Jeter. "Andy Rooney" talks about overcrowding.
S38.E43 ∙ Whose Life Is It Anyway?/Buried in the Past/Bode
"Whose Life Is It Anyway?" rebroadcasts a segment on whether it is discriminatory for employers to control the health choices of employees with wellness programs. "Buried in the Past" rebroadcasts a segment on two orphaned brothers who never knew they had family killed in the Holocaust. "Bode" rebroadcasts a profile of skier Bode Miller. "Andy Rooney" talks about the relics of smoking.
S38.E44 ∙ Working 24-7/The Most Dangerous Road in the World/The Dinner Set Gang
"Working 24-7" rebroadcasts a segment on how the digital revolution has some people working their jobs nearly every waking hour. "The Most Dangerous Road in the World" rebroadcasts a segment on soldiers who patrol a dangerous airport highway in Baghdad, Iraq. "The Dinner Set Gang" rebroadcasts a segment on how two jewel thieves stole millions from the wealthy. "Andy Rooney" talks about medical brochures.
S38.E45 ∙ Bin Laden's Bodyguard/Rewriting the Science/U2
"Bin Laden's Bodyguard" rebroadcasts an interview with the former personal bodyguard of Osama bin Laden. "Rewriting the Science" rebroadcasts a segment investigating how the Bush administration has rewritten scientific reports to fit their political agenda. "U2" rebroadcasts a profile of the famous band. "Andy Rooney" talks about the possibility of a woman president.
S38.E46 ∙ Global Warning/Living Large/Fatal1ty
"Global Warning!" rebroadcasts a segment on the evidence of Global Warming in the arctic. "Living Large" rebroadcasts an investigation of how Americans are demanding larger and larger houses. "Fatal1ty" rebroadcasts a profile of professional video game player Johnathan Wendel. "Andy Rooney" talks about lotteries.
S38.E47 ∙ President Ahmadinejad/The Colbert Report
"President Ahmadinejad" interviews the controversial president of Iran. "The Colbert Report" rebroadcasts a segment on the comedian Stephen Colbert and his political comedy talk show. "Andy Rooney" goes to the Westminster Kennel Club dog show.
S38.E48 ∙ Michael Jordan/Submission/Aging in the 21st Century
"Michael Jordan" rebroadcasts an interviews with the basketball star. "Submission" rebroadcasts a segment on the controversial film on the treatment of women in Islam and its effect on Holland's reputation for tolerance. "Aging in the 21st Century" rebroadcasts an investigation into the recent growth in anti-aging products. "Andy Rooney" talks about things that have been sent to him.
S38.E49 ∙ One Year Later/It Takes One to Know One/Gay or Straight?
"One Year Later" interview New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin one years after Hurricane Katrina. "It Takes One to Know One" interviews a former con man who now works to expose fraud to make amends. "Gay or Straight?" rebroadcasts a segment on scientists who are studying what makes people heterosexual and homosexual. "Andy Rooney" looks at predictions made in 1986 about 2001.
S38.E50 ∙ Aftershock/Tiger
"Aftershock" rebroadcasts a segment on a team of New York paramedics who traveled to Pakistan to help after the recent earthquake there. "Tiger" rebroadcasts an interview with the famous golfer. "Andy Rooney" talks about how utility companies should go wireless.
S39.E1 ∙ True Believer/Was It Murder?/Musharraf: In the Line of Fire
"True Believer" interviews Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. "Was It Murder?" investigates the murder accusations against a doctor and two nurses in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. "Musharraf: In the Line of Fire" interviews the president of Pakistan. "Andy Rooney" talks about job titles and pay for White House assistants.
S39.E2 ∙ State of Denial/Area 25/Bum Hunting
"State of Denial" interviews Bob Woodward about his latest book on the Bush Administration and the Iraq War. "Area 25" examines a new technique that is being used to help severely depress patients. "Bum Hunting" examines trend of youth attacks on the homeless that may be inspired by a controversial exploitative video. "Andy Rooney" talks about food warnings.
S39.E3 ∙ The No-Fly List/Carly/Pattie Dunn
"The No-Fly List" looks at the secret list used to screen airline passengers for terrorists and interviews innocent people who have been wrongly denied flights due to their names. "Carly" interviews former Hewlett-Packard chairwoman Carleton Fiorina about her public firing. "Pattie Dunn" interviews former Hewlett-Packard chairwoman about her recent indictment. "Andy Rooney" talks about adult education.
S39.E4 ∙ The Duke Rape Case/A Loss of Faith
"The Duke Rape Case" investigates allegations that three Duke lacrosse players raped a black exotic dancer. "A Loss of Faith" interviews David Kuo who worked for a White House faith based initiative but later left disillusioned when he saw religious leaders being manipulated for political gain. "Andy Rooney" talks about nuclear weapons in North Korea.
S39.E5 ∙ The Mother of All Heists/Two Heartbeats Away/Searching for Jacob
"The Mother of All Heists" investigates how a half a billion dollars was stolen from the Iraq's Ministry of Defense. "Two Heartbeats Away" interviews Nancy Pelosi who may be the next Speaker of the House. "Searching for Jacob" looks for a Sudanese boy whose schoolbooks were found in a destroyed village in Darfur. "Andy Rooney" talks about whether Bush should admit he was wrong about the Iraq War.
S39.E6 ∙ A Fighting Chance/Explosion at Texas City/Big Man on Campus
"A Fighting Chance" examines how combat medics have increased the survival rates of wounder soldiers. "Explosion at Texas City" investigates whether BP executives were away of safety issues that lead to one of the worst workplace accidents in 16 years. "Big Man on Campus" interviews Notre Dame football coach Charlie Weis. "Andy Rooney" talks about U.S. cities.
S39.E7 ∙ Buried in the Fine Print/The Shipbreakers/Explaining Russell Crowe
"Buried in the Fine Print" examines how an Arizona Congressman is trying to cut down on pork spending. "The Shipbreakers" goes to Bangladesh for an inside look at the dangerous shipbreaking industry. "Explaining Russell Crowe" interviews the famous actor. "Andy Rooney" talks about the use of American flag pins in politics.
S39.E9 ∙ Welcome to Hazleton/Shooting Tigers/Broadway Joe
"Welcome to Hazleton" goes to Pennsylvania to examine how a small city is handling its illegal immigration problem. "Shooting Tigers" goes to India to look at the rapidly shrinking population of tigers there. "Broadway Joe" interviews the famous quarterback Joe Namath. "Andy Rooney" talks about statistics.
S39.E10 ∙ General Abizaid/The Memory Pill/Bluejay
"General Abizaid" interviews the U.S. military commander in the Middle East about the situation in Iraq. "The Memory Pill" examines the clinical trials for a drug that may be able to dull people's memories. "Blue Jay" rebroadcasts and updates a profile of musical prodigy Jay Greenberg. "Andy Rooney" talks about decency standard for television.
S39.E11 ∙ Netflix/Hiding from Death/The Gift
"Netflix" interviews the founder of the world's largest online DVD rental service. "Hiding from Death" interviews a survivor of the Rwandan genocide. "The Gift" interviews classical pianist Gabriela Montero. "Andy Rooney" talks about watches.
S39.E12 ∙ Exposing the Truth/The Phantom of Corleone/A New Kind of Fight
"Exposing the Truth" interviews Joe Darby who turned in his fellow soldiers for abusing Iraqi prisoners. "The Phantom of Corleone" examines the Sicilian Mafia in Italy. "A New Kind of Fight" offers an inside look at mixed martial arts. "Andy Rooney" talks about gifts he has received over the years.
S39.E13 ∙ Hitler's Secret Archive/The Loneliest People/The King of Comedy
"Hitler's Secret Archive" examines a large WWII era archive of the Holocaust. "The Loneliest People" examines the plight of un-adopted foster-care children. "The King of Comedy" interviews the man behind Larry the Cable Guy. "Andy Rooney" talks about going to the movies.
S39.E14 ∙ Swimming to Antarctica/Rex/The Orphanage
"Swimming to Antarctica" examines a woman who is attempting to swim a mile in the Antarctic wearing only a swimsuit. "Rex" rebroadcasts a report on several musical savants. "The Orphanage" rebroadcasts a segment on a Kenyan orphanage for baby elephants. "Andy Rooney" looks at clips of past Christmas commentaries.
S39.E15 ∙ Poisoned/Betty Ford/The Dame
"Poisoned" investigates the poisoning death of Russian dissident Alexander Litvinenko. "Betty Ford" rebroadcasts a 1997 profile on the former first lady. "The Dame" profiles British actress Helen Mirren. "Andy Rooney" talks about what makes a good president.
S39.E16 ∙ President Bush/The Duke Case
"President Bush" offers the first interview with the president after his recent Iraq speech. "The Duke Case" examines how the rape case against three Duke lacrosse has become unraveled due to questionable decisions by the prosecutors. "Andy Rooney" talks about sport team names.
S39.E17 ∙ An American in North Korea/Get Me the Geeks!/Brain Man
"An American in North Korea" interviews the last American defector that is still living in North Korea. "Get Me the Geeks!" talks to the technicians who set up our sophisticated computer gadgets. "Brain Man" profiles a savant who can describe the thought processes behind his amazing abilities. "Andy Rooney" talks about the State of the Union address.
S39.E18 ∙ Barack Obama/The Death of Timothy Sounders/Norah Jones
"Barack Obama" interviews the Senator and now presidential candidate from Illinois. "The Death of Timothy Sounders" investigates the death of a mentally ill inmate in a Michigan prison. "Norah Jones" interviews the famous singer. "Andy Rooney" talks about the Super Bowl.
S39.E19 ∙ The Other Iraq/Diagnosis: Autism/Hillbilly Rock Star
"The Other Iraq" goes to Kurdistan a relatively peace area in Iraq where Americans are well liked. "Diagnosis: Autism" looks at the progress being made in the treatment of autism. "Hillbilly Rock Star" interviews country-rock musician Kenny Chesney. "Andy Rooney" discuss what would happen if the people voted on the issues instead of representatives.
S39.E20 ∙ Dissension in the Ranks/The Nazi Deception/O'Reilly
"Dissension in the Ranks" looks at a grown movement in the U.S. military that is against the war in Iraq. "The Nazi Deception" examines how the Nazis used and elaborate fake town to fool the world about their treatment of Jews. "O'Reilly" rebroadcasts an interview with the controversial Fox News host. "Andy Rooney" talks about throwing stuff away.
S39.E21 ∙ Jihad.Com/Wake-Up Call/Dog Nut
"Jihad.Com" looks at how Al Qaeda and other terrorist groups are recruiting people on the Internet. "Wake-Up Call" interviews the Comptroller General about how Medicare may bankrupt the U.S. Treasury. "Dog Nut" interviews a Simpson television producer is leading an effort to train dogs for the deaf. "Andy Rooney" asks why someone would want to be president.
S39.E22 ∙ The Anthrax Case/Left Behind/The Widows of Harlan County
"The Anthrax Case" interviews a man who is suspected of the 2001 anthrax attacks about how his life has been turned upside down by the FBI. "Left Behind" interviews an Iraqi translator who worked with the U.S. but is now considered a collaborator by insurgents. "The Widows of Harlan County" investigates the death of six Coal Miners in Kentucky. "Andy Rooney" talks about the draft.
S39.E23 ∙ The Killing in Haditha/Simon Cowell
"The Killing in Haditha" interviews Staff Sergeant Frank Wuterich about the killings of twenty-four Iraqi civilians in the city of Haditha. "Simon Cowell" interviews the famous judge from American Idol. "Andy Rooney" talks about articles in a variety of town newspapers.
S39.E24 ∙ John and Elizabeth Edwards/The Network/Prisoner 05A4820
"John and Elizabeth Edwards" interviews the presidential candidate and his wife about the recurrence of her cancer. "The Network" interviews a British Muslim radical who has now renounced violence and terrorism. "Prisoner 05A4820" interviews the form CEO of Tyco who is now in prison. "Andy Rooney" talks about winter.
S39.E25 ∙ Under the Influence/Not So Perfect a Match/The Age of Warming
"Under the Influence" examines how the pharmaceutical lobby was behind the passing of the Medicare prescription drug law. "Not So Perfect a Match" looks at how close DNA matches can lead police to investigate the families of suspects. "The Age of Warming" examines how global warming is effecting Antarctica. "Andy Rooney" talks about how much politicians pay to get elected.
S39.E26 ∙ McCain for President/Vive Les Nukes/Dr. Evil
"McCain for President" interviews John McCain about his candidacy for President of the United States. "Vive Les Nukes" examines how the French are using nuclear power instead of fossil fuels. "Dr. Evil" profiles a controversial lobbyist who is working against animal rights, health food, labor unions, even Mothers Against Drunk Driving. "Andy Rooney" talks about Bush and Queen Elizabeth.
S39.E27 ∙ Innocent/Imus/Maximum Security Education
"Innocent" offers the first interview with the three acquitted Duke lacrosse players who were charged with rape. "Imus" rebroadcasts an interview with the controversial radio host in light of the charges of racism brought against him. "Maximum Security Education" goes to a prison where inmates are being offered a college education. "Andy Rooney" goes to the New York international auto show.
S39.E28 ∙ Mind of an Assassin/Life in Baghdad/Stop Snitchin'
"Mind of an Assassin" examines a Secret Service study of assassins and applies the research to the Virginia Tech shooter. "Life in Baghdad" offers an inside look at what the residents of Iraq's capital need to deal with. "Stop Snitchin'" reports on how hip-hop culture discourages cooperate with the police "Andy Rooney" talks about books.
S39.E29 ∙ At the Center of the Storm/Armed and Dangerous
"At the Center of the Storm" interviews former CIA Director George Tenet about what it was like to run the agency during 9/11 and the war on terror. "Armed and Dangerous" examines whether the mentally ill should be allowed to own firearms. "Andy Rooney" responds to his mail.
S39.E30 ∙ Inside the Enemy Camp/Lou Dobbs/Thrift Shop Masterpiece?
"Inside the Enemy Camp" interviews a former Al Qaeda trainer who now provides evidence in the war on terror. "Lou Dobbs" profiles the controversial CNN news anchor. "Thrift Shop Masterpiece?" interviews a woman who may have discovered a million dollar Jackson Pollock painting at a thrift shop. "Andy Rooney" looks at newspaper headlines.
S39.E31 ∙ Mitt Romney/6%/Ali
"Mitt Romney" interviews the Republican presidential candidate about the war in Iraq, his Mormon faith, and his changing positions on abortion. "6%" examines the growth in online real estate sellers and buyers. "Ali" interviews a disabled Iraqi war orphan. "Andy Rooney" talks about getting older.
S39.E32 ∙ Deepwater/Dumped on Skid Row/One Laptop Per Child
"Deepwater" examines how some on Congress are saying that the Coast Guard is in worse shape after a $24 billion refurbishment. "Dumped on Skid Row" examines how a hospital put a homeless patient in a van and had her dropped off on Skid Row. "One Laptop Per Child" speaks to a man who wants give a laptop to every child for use as an educational aid. "Andy Rooney" goes to an antiquarian book fair.
S39.E33 ∙ Fathers, Sons, and Brothers
60 Minutes honors Memorial Day by profiling the 1st Battalion of the 133rd Infantry of the Iowa National Guard now serving in Iraq. It follows soldiers and their families over a period of two years in order to chronicle the American experience of war in Iraq and the United States.
S39.E34 ∙ Jack Kevorkian/Vanessa Redgrave/President Ahmadinejad
Mike Wallace looks back at some of his favorite segments. "Jack Kevorkian" interviews the famous euthanasia doctor. "Vanessa Redgrave" interviews the famous actress. "President Ahmadinejad" interviews the president of Iran. "Andy Rooney" talks about Mike Wallace.
S39.E35 ∙ The No-Fly List/Barry Diller/The Sea Gypsies
"The No-Fly List" rebroadcasts a segment on the secret list used to screen airline passengers for terrorists. "Barry Diller" profiles the famous CEO. "The Sea Gypsies" rebroadcasts a segment on how a nomadic sea tribe was able to survive a tsunami. "Andy Rooney" talks about some of the gifts that have been sent to him.
S39.E36 ∙ The Mother of All Heists/The Memory Pill/Long John Daly
"The Mother of All Heists" rebroadcasts an investigation into how a half a billion dollars was stolen from the Iraq's Ministry of Defense. "The Memory Pill" rebroadcasts a segment on a drug that may be able to dull people's memories. "Long John Daly" rebroadcasts a segment on the pro golfer. "Andy Rooney" talks about type A and B personalities.
S39.E37 ∙ Exposing the Truth/Family Ties/Hitler's Secret Archive
"Exposing the Truth" rebroadcasts an interview with Joe Darby who turned in his fellow soldiers for abusing Iraqi prisoners. "Family Ties" rebroadcasts a segment on how the children of sperm donors are finding their biological parents and relatives. "Hitler's Secret Archive" rebroadcasts a segment on a large WWII era archive of the Holocaust. "Andy Rooney" tracks down a car he once owned.
S39.E38 ∙ A Fighting Chance/Hiding from Death/Explaining Russell Crowe
"A Fighting Chance" rebroadcasts a segment on advances in combat medicine. "Hiding from Death" rebroadcasts an interview with a survivor of the Rwandan genocide. "Explaining Russell Crowe" rebroadcasts a profile of the famous actor. "Andy Rooney" talks about milk.
S39.E39 ∙ Wake-Up Call/Shooting Tigers/Loneliest People
"Wake-Up Call" rebroadcasts an interview with the Comptroller General about how Medicare may bankrupt the U.S. Treasury. "Shooting Tigers" rebroadcasts a segment on the shrinking tiger population of India. "The Loneliest People" rebroadcasts a segment on un-adopted foster-care children. "Andy Rooney" talks about bottled water.
S39.E40 ∙ Not So Perfect Match/An American in North Korea/Dog Nut
"Not So Perfect a Match" rebroadcasts a segment on how close DNA matches can lead police to investigate the families of suspects. "An American in North Korea" rebroadcasts an interview with the last American defector that is still living in North Korea. "Dog Nut" rebroadcasts an interviews with a Simpsons television producer who is leading an effort to train dogs for the deaf. "Andy Rooney" talks about watches.
S39.E41 ∙ The Death of Timothy Sounders/Dr. Evil/Hillbilly Rock Star
"The Death of Timothy Sounders" rebroadcasts an investigation into the death of a mentally ill inmate in a Michigan prison. "Dr. Evil" rebroadcasts a profile of a controversial lobbyist who is working against animal rights, health food, labor unions, even Mothers Against Drunk Driving. "Hillbilly Rock Star" rebroadcasts a profile of country-rock musician Kenny Chesney. "Andy Rooney" talks about mixing flavors in foods.
S39.E42 ∙ Under the Influence/Prisoner 05A4820/A New Kind of Fight
"Under the Influence" rebroadcasts a segment on how the pharmaceutical lobby was behind the passing of the Medicare prescription drug law. "Prisoner 05A4820" rebroadcasts an interview with the former CEO of Tyco who is now in prison. "A New Kind of Fight" rebroadcasts a segment on mixed martial arts. "Andy Rooney" talks about office clutter.
S39.E43 ∙ The Other Iraq/The Phantom of Corleone/The Dame
"The Other Iraq" rebroadcasts a segment on Kurdistan a relatively peaceful area in Iraq where Americans are well liked. "The Phantom of Corleone" rebroadcasts a segment on the Sicilian Mafia in Italy. "The Dame" rebroadcasts a profile of British actress Helen Mirren. "Andy Rooney" looks at how much politicians pay to get elected.
S39.E44 ∙ Searching for Jacob/Stop Snitchin'/King of Comedy
"Searching for Jacob" rebroadcasts a segment on the search for a Sudanese boy whose schoolbooks were found in a destroyed village in Darfur. "Stop Snitchin'" broadcasts a report on how hip-hop culture discourages cooperation with the police. "The King of Comedy" rebroadcasts an interview with the man behind Larry the Cable Guy. "Andy Rooney" talks about men's fashion.
S39.E45 ∙ Deepwater/The Age of Warming/Simon Cowell
"Deepwater" rebroadcasts a segment on how the Coast Guard may be in worse shape after a $24 billion refurbishment. "The Age of Warming" rebroadcasts a segment examining how global warming is effecting Antarctica. "Simon Cowell" rebroadcasts a profile of the famous American Idol judge. "Andy Rooney" compares President Bush and Queen Elizabeth.
S39.E46 ∙ Was It Murder?/Left Behind/One Laptop Per Child
"Was It Murder?" rebroadcasts an investigation into the murder accusations against a doctor and two nurses in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. "Left Behind" rebroadcasts an interview with an Iraqi translator who worked with the U.S. but is now considered a collaborator by insurgents. "One Laptop Per Child" rebroadcasts a profile to a man who wants give a laptop to every child for use in education. "Andy Rooney" talks about kitchen gadgets. "Update" reports on the deaths of Brooke Astor and Leona Helmsley.
S39.E47 ∙ The Killings in Haditha/The Shipbreakers
"The Killing in Haditha" rebroadcasts an interview with Staff Sergeant Frank Wuterich about the killings of twenty-four Iraqi civilians in the city of Haditha. "The Shipbreakers" rebroadcasts a segment on Bangladesh's dangerous shipbreaking industry. "Andy Rooney" talks about watching movies in the theater.
S39.E48 ∙ The Dust at Ground Zero/Get Me the Geeks!/Pavarotti
"The Dust at Ground Zero" rebroadcasts a segment on how 9/11 searchers are suffering health problems due to dust at the former site of the World Trade Center. "Get Me the Geeks!" rebroadcasts a segment on the technicians who set up our sophisticated computer gadgets. "Pavarotti" rebroadcasts an interview with the opera singer to memorialize his recent death. "Andy Rooney" talks about statistics.
S39.E49 ∙ Alan Greenspan/Swimming with Sharks
"Alan Greenspan" interviews the Federal Reserve chairman about his new book and about the growing housing and lending crises. "Swimming with Sharks" rebroadcasts a segment on the dangerous phenomenon of shark tourism. "Andy Rooney" talks about how presidential names are used for places.
S40.E1 ∙ President Ahmadinejad/Pot Shops/The Match of His Life
"President Ahmadinejad" interviews the controversial president of Iran. "Pot Shops" look at the consequences of legalizing medicinal marijuana in California. "The Match of His Life" interviews champion chess player turned politician Garry Kasparov."Andy Rooney" talks about how people criticize the president for his many trips.
S40.E2 ∙ The Justice Nobody Knows/What Killed Rebecca Riley?/Invincible
"The Justice Nobody Knows" interviews Supreme Court justice Clarence Thomas. "What Killed Rebecca Riley?" examines the rising cases of young children diagnosed with bipolar disorder. "Invincible" interviews NFL quarterback Vince Young. "Andy Rooney" talks about license plates.
S40.E3 ∙ The Man from Interpol/Roots/Springsteen/The Bird Man of Idaho
"The Man from Interpol" examines the famous international law enforcement agency. "Roots" looks at the field of genetic genealogy. "Springsteen" interviews the famous singer and his E Street Band. "The Bird Man of Idaho" profiles inventor Forrest Bird. "Andy Rooney" talks about food labels.
S40.E4 ∙ Blackwater/A Clean Version of Hell/Joel Osteen/Dubai Inc.
"Blackwater" interviews Eric Prince the president of the private military contractor. "A Clean Version of Hell" visits the federal Supermax prison that holds some of the most dangerous criminal in the U.S. "Joel Osteen" interviews the popular preacher. "Dubai Inc." visits the successful Middle Eastern country. "Andy Rooney" talks about the weather.
S40.E5 ∙ The Age of Megafires/Life Saver/No Ordinary Spy
"The Age of Megafires" examines how the warming climate may be contributing to mega fires. "Life Saver" looks at how Plumpynut is being used around the world to cure malnutrition. "No Ordinary Spy" interviews out-ed spy Valerie Plame. "Andy Rooney" talks about self-help books.
S40.E6 ∙ Bombing Afghanistan/What's Wrong with the Bees?/Sarko L'Americain
"Bombing Afghanistan" interviews Hamid Karzai who wants the American military to stop bombing civilians. "What's Wrong with the Bees?" investigates the recent phenomena of Colony Collapse Disorder. "Sarko L'Americain" interviews the new French president. "Andy Rooney" talks about baseball and sports.
S40.E7 ∙ Curve Ball/The Ivory War/Captain of Capitalism
"Curve Ball" investigators the Iraqi defector who fabricated a story about WMDs that helped drive the U.S. into war in the Middle East. "The Ivory War" investigates elephant poaching in Africa. "Captain of Capitalism" profiles venture capitalist Tom Perkins. "Andy Rooney" talks about not wanting to be a politician.
S40.E8 ∙ Superbug/Insanity on Death Row/Here Come the Millennials
"Superbug" investigates MRSA a drug-resistant super-bug that can cause serious infection and death. "Insanity on Death Row" examines the case of a death row inmate who may be mentally ill. "Here Come the Millennials" looks at how people in their late teens and early twenties may not be ready for the workforce. "Andy Rooney" talks about newspaper headlines.
S40.E9 ∙ Evidence of Injustice/The Youngest Terrorist/Calorie Counting
"Evidence of Injustice" examines how flawed science was used in hundreds of prosecutions and may have sent dozens of innocent people to jail. "The Youngest Terrorist" looks at the case of Omar Khadr who was captured in combat and sent to Guantanamo despite being only 15 years-old. "Calorie Counting" looks at how health officials want to force fast food restaurants to reveal the calories count of their food. "Andy Rooney" talks about the network's list of holidays.
S40.E10 ∙ Awakenings/Hi-Tech Heist/Eagles
"Awakenings" examines how some minimally conscious people can be awaken through drug therapy. "Hi-Tech Heist" looks at how thieves are using computers to steal customer's financial information from businesses. "Eagles" interviews the band as they prepare for their first album in 28 years. "Andy Rooney" talks about how people are carrying more stuff.
S40.E11 ∙ The Purge/One Laptop Per Child/Will Smith
"The Purge" talks to a clergyman who is attempt to halt the exodus of Christians from Iraq. "One Laptop Per Child" rebroadcasts a segment on a man who wants give a laptop to every child for use as an educational aid. "Will Smith" profiles the famous actor. "Andy Rooney" talks about Christmas catalogs.
S40.E12 ∙ Kings of Congo/Prescription for Addiction/LT MVP
"Kings of Congo" goes to Rwanda to examine who gorillas are so endangered. "Prescription for Addiction" investigates the drug Prometa which has been advanced as a miracle drug for the treatment of methamphetamine addiction. "LT MVP" interviews running back LaDainian Tomlinson. "Andy Rooney" talks about New York Giants football games.
S40.E13 ∙ Don't Ask, Don't Tell/Garden of Eden/A-Rod
"Don't Ask, Don't Tell" investigates the U.S. military's policy on homosexuality. "Garden of Eden" goes to Indonesia to view a pristine paradise where few humans have ever been and new species are being discovered. "A-Rod" interviews the baseball superstar about performance-enhancing drugs in baseball. "Andy Rooney" talks about what it means to be rich.
S40.E14 ∙ Joel Osteen/Roots/The Winner
"Joel Osteen" rebroadcasts a segment on the famous preacher. "Roots" rebroadcasts a segment on how genetic genealogy uses DNA to trace ancestry back hundreds of years. "The Winner" rebroadcasts a profile of New England Quarterback Tom Brady. "Andy Rooney" talks about Christmas.
S40.E15 ∙ The Age of Mega-Fires/Pot Shops/Get Me the Geeks!
"The Age of Megafires" rebroadcasts a segment on how the warming climate may be contributing to mega fires. "Pot Shops" rebroadcasts a segment on the consequences of legalizing medicinal marijuana in California. "Get Me the Geeks!" rebroadcasts a segment on the technicians who set up our sophisticated computer gadgets. "Andy Rooney" talks about self-help books.
S40.E16 ∙ President Musharraf/The Executioner/Roger Clemens
"President Musharraf" interviews the president of Pakistan about the recent assassination of his rival Benazir Bhutto. "The Executioner" interviews the infamous hit-man of the Boston mob. "Roger Clemens" interviews the famous baseball player about recent steroid accusations. "Andy Rooney" talks about the presidential candidates.
S40.E17 ∙ The King of Sushi/War Against Women/The Face Behind Facebook
"The King of Sushi" examines the fishing for and consumption of rare Bluefin tuna. "War Against Women" investigates how the civil war in the Congo has begun to target women. "The Face Behind Facebook" profiles Mark Zuckerberg. "Andy Rooney" talks about the umbrella.
S40.E18 ∙ House of Cards/Saddam's Confessions
"House of Cards" looks at the U.S. sub-prime mortgage meltdown. "Saddam's Confessions" interviews the FBI agent that was in charge of the seven-month interrogation of former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussien. "Andy Rooney" talks about the recession and compares it to the Great Depression.
S40.E19 ∙ Dubai Inc./Gordon B. Hinckley
"Dubai Inc." rebroadcasts a segment on the oil-rich and rapidly growing city in the Middle East. "Gordon B. Hinckley" who was the president of the Mormon Church is memorialized by a rebroadcast of a 2000 interview and profile. "Andy Rooney" talks about office clutter.
S40.E20 ∙ Obama '08/Hillary for President/Should We Make Cents?
"Obama '08" interviews Barack Obama and offers a behind the scenes look at his presidential campaign. "Hillary for President" interviews Hillary Clintong and offers a behind the scenes look at her presidential campaign. "Should We Make Cents?" examines whether the US Mint should make coins whose metal content is worth more than their face value. "Andy Rooney" talks about going to the Super Bowl.
S40.E21 ∙ A Thousand Lives a Month?/The Pursuit of Happiness/Gustavo the Great
"A Thousand Lives a Month?" investigates the dangers of the heart surgery drug Trasylol. "The Pursuit of Happiness" visits Denmark which researchers claim is the happiest country in the world. "Gustavo the Great" interviews classical music conductor Gustavo Dudamel. "Andy Rooney" visits the 132nd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.
S40.E22 ∙ The Prosecution of Governor Siegelman/The Murder of Chauncey Bailey/What's Wrong with the Bees?
"The Prosecution of Governor Siegelman" investigates whether the bribery charges against popular Democratic Governor Don Siegelman were politically motivated. "The Murder of Chauncey Bailey" investigates the death of a reporter who was killed to keep a story out of the newspaper. "What's Wrong with the Bees?" rebroadcasts a segment on colony collapse disorder. "Andy Rooney" talks about newspaper headlines.
S40.E23 ∙ Ohio/Lifeline/The Pentagon's Ray Gun
"Ohio" talks to Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama about the Ohio primary which may determine which candidate gets the presidential nomination. "Lifeline" looks at a group of doctors who are trying to bring free medicine to remote parts of the world. "The Pentagon's Ray Gun" looks at a non-lethal weapon being developed by the military. "Andy Rooney" talks about the presidential race.
S40.E24 ∙ John McCain/26-Year Secret/The Icahn Lift
"John McCain" interviews and profiles the Republican presidential candidate. "26-Year Secret" examines how an innocent man was kept in prison for 26 years because two lawyer were bound by client-attorney privilege. "The Icahn Lift" profiles billionaire investor Carl Icahn. "Andy Rooney" talks about magazine ads.
S40.E25 ∙ The Wrong Medicine/The Science of Sleep
"The Wrong Medicine" interviews Dennis Quaid about how his newborn twins almost died after they were mistakenly given a drug overdose. "The Science of Sleep" examines how scientists are discovering that sleep is far more critical to human health than was previously believed. "Andy Rooney" talks about the deaths of William F. Buckley and W.C. Heinz.
S40.E26 ∙ The Doomsday Vault/The Stone Box/David Beckham
"The Doomsday Vault" examines how scientists are collecting seeds in order to create a safe storage vault deep inside a mountain near the North Pole. "The Stone Box" rebroadcasts and updates an investigation into an ossuary that is alleged to have contained the bones of the brother of Jesus. "David Beckham" profiles the soccer star. "Andy Rooney" talks about doctors.
S40.E27 ∙ Five Years/The Gore Campaign/Stat Man
"Five Years" interviews an innocent man held for years as a terrorism detainee. "The Gore Campaign" examines the campaign of the former vice president to increase awareness of global warming. "Stat Man" profiles baseball statistician Bill James. "Andy Rooney" talks about using bad language.
S40.E28 ∙ Sovereign Wealth Fund/The Path to War/A Bigger Leap for Mankind
"Sovereign Wealth Fund" examines China's government controlled $200 billion sovereign wealth fun. "The Path to War" interviews a Pentagon insider about the lead up to the war in Iraq. "A Bigger Leap for Mankind" discusses NASA's post-shuttle plans including a return to the moon and a manned Mars mission. "Andy Rooney" talks about the International Auto Show.
S40.E29 ∙ State of Corruption/The Kanzius Machine/El Sistema
"State of Corruption" examines how entrenched corruption in Iraqi may be leading to the death of Americans. "The Kanzius Machine" examines a cancer treatment machine developed by an inventor with leukemia. "El Sistema" examines a musical training program in Venezuela. "Andy Rooney" talks about fruit.
S40.E30 ∙ Ambush in Afghanistan/The Bypass Effect/The Lost Leonardo
"Ambush in Afghanistan" examines the sophisticated tactics used by Taliban fighters against U.S. Special Forces. "The Bypass Effect" looks at the use of Gastric Bypass surgery to treat obesity. "The Lost Leonardo" talks to an art detectives who believes he has discovered a lost mural by Leonardo da Vinci. "Andy Rooney" talks about air travel.
S40.E31 ∙ The IAF/Justice Scalia
"The IAF" offers an inside look at the Israeli air force which trains to protect Israel from its enemies. "Justice Scalia" interviews and profiles the controversial Supreme Court Justice. "Andy Rooney" talks about Pope Benedict XVI's visit to the United States. /Justice Scalia (#40.31)}
S40.E32 ∙ Exonerated/What Really Happend to Pat Tillman?/Dr. Farmer's Remedy
"Exonerated" looks at the Innocence Project of Texas which is working to free wrongfully accused prisoners. "What Really Happend to Pat Tillman?" interviews Pat Tillman's mother about her dissatisfaction with the government's investigation of her son's death. "Dr. Farmer's Remedy" profiles a doctor who has devoted his life to delivering medical treatment in Third World countries. "Andy Rooney" looks at the career of Mike Wallace to honor his birthday.
S40.E33 ∙ The Price of Bananas/Detention in America/Alec Baldwin
"The Price of Bananas" looks at the troubles facing Chiquita banana in their dealings with Columbia. "Detention in America" investigates the neglectful conditions and inadequate medical treatment in a U.S. government-run prison system. "Alec Baldwin" profiles the famous actor. "Andy Rooney" talks about junk mail.
S40.E34 ∙ The List/Garden of Eden/Bon Jovi
"The List" interviews a man who is attempting to get out of harms way Iraqis who helped the United States. "Garden of Eden" rebroadcasts a segment on recently discovered Indonesian jungle that hosts dozens of new species. "Bon Jovi" interviews the famous band. "Andy Rooney" talks about his desk.
S40.E35 ∙ A 26-Year Secret/House of Cards/Here Come the Millennials
"26-Year Secret" rebroadcasts a segment on how an innocent man was kept in prison for 26 years because two lawyer were bound by client-attorney privilege. "House of Cards" rebroadcasts a segment on the U.S. sub-prime mortgage meltdown. "Here Come the Millennials" rebroadcasts a segment on how people in their late teens and early twenties. "Andy Rooney" talks about Memorial Day.
S40.E36 ∙ Officer Herrera Goes Public/The Pentagon's Ray Gun/Captain of Capitalism
"Officer Herrera Goes Public" interviews an indicted Chicago police officer whose unit is accused of accused of crimes including armed robbery and kidnapping. "The Pentagon's Ray Gun" rebroadcasts a segment on how the military is develop nonlethal weapons. "Captain of Capitalism" rebroadcasts a profile of Tom Perkins. "Andy Rooney" compares books and video.
S40.E37 ∙ Combustible Dust/Howard Hughes/Joel Osteen
"Combustible Dust" examines how dust explosions cause property damage and death in American factories. "Howard Hughes" rebroadcasts a looks at how the Howard Hughes Medical Institute became one of the riches charities in the United States. "Joel Osteen" rebroadcasts a profile of the famous preacher. "Andy Rooney" talks about watches.
S40.E38 ∙ The Science of Sleep/The Pursuit of Happiness
"The Science of Sleep" rebroadcasts a segment on how scientists are discovering that sleep is critical to human health. "The Pursuit of Happiness" rebroadcasts a segment on Denmark which researchers claim is the happiest country in the world. "Andy Rooney" talks about what makes a person wealthy.
S40.E39 ∙ Al Hurra/Life Saver/Fish Fuss
"Al Hurra" examines the American taxpayer supported television channel in the Middle East. "Life Saver" rebroadcasts a segment on how Plumpynut is being used around the world to cure malnutrition. "Fish Fuss" rebroadcasts a segment on how dams are hurting salmon populations in the Pacific Northwest. "Andy Rooney" talks about fruit.
S40.E40 ∙ The Purge/Roots/Will Smith
The Purge" rebroadcasts an interview with a clergyman who is attempt to halt the exodus of Christians from Iraq. "Roots" rebroadcasts a segment on how genetic genealogy uses DNA to trace ancestry back hundreds of years. "Will Smith" rebroadcasts a profile of the actor. "Andy Rooney" talks about his old clothes.
S40.E41 ∙ Kings of Congo/The Path to War/Should We Make Cents
"Kings of Congo" rebroadcasts a segment on Rwanda and its endangered gorillas. "The Path to War" rebroadcasts an interview with a Pentagon insider about the lead up to the war in Iraq. "Should We Make Cents' rebroadcasts a segment on whether we should continue to make pennies and nickles. "Andy Rooney" talks about modern art.
S40.E42 ∙ Don't Ask, Don't Tell/Lifeline/David Beckham
"Don't Ask, Don't Tell" rebroadcasts a segment on the U.S. military's policy on homosexuality. "Lifeline" rebroadcasts a segment on a group of doctors who are trying to bring free medicine to remote parts of the world. "David Beckham" rebroadcasts a profile on the soccer star. "Andy Rooney" talks about milk.
S40.E43 ∙ Searching for Jacob/The Kanzius Machine/El Sistema
"Searching for Jacob" rebroadcasts a segment on the search for a Sudanese boy whose schoolbooks were found in a destroyed village in Darfur. "The Kanzius Machine" rebroadcasts a segment on a cancer treatment machine developed by an inventor with leukemia. "El Sistema" rebroadcasts a segment on a musical training program in Venezuela. "Andy Rooney" talks about airplanes and flying.
S40.E44 ∙ The Executioner/A Bigger Leap for Mankind/Springsteen
"The Executioner" rebroadcasts an interview with an infamous hit-man of the Boston mob. "A Bigger Leap for Mankind" examines NASA's post-shuttle plans. "Springsteen" rebroadcasts an interview with the famous rock singer. "Andy Rooney" talks about food labels.
S40.E45 ∙ Dubai Inc./Stat Man
"Dubai Inc." rebroadcasts a segment on the oil-rich and rapidly growing city in the Middle East. "Stat Man" rebroadcasts a profile of baseball statistician Bill James and his widely influential system of sabermetrics. "Andy Rooney" talks about mixing flavors in foods.
S40.E46 ∙ The IAF/Insanity on Death Row/The Icahn Lift
"The IAF" rebroadcasts an inside look at the Israeli air force. "Insanity on Death Row" rebroadcasts a segment on a death row inmate who may be mentally ill. "The Icahn Lift" rebroadcasts a profile on billionaire investor Carl Icahn. "Andy Rooney" talks about license plates.
S40.E47 ∙ No Ordinary Spy/The War Against Women/The Lost Leonardo
"No Ordinary Spy" rebroadcasts a segment on former CIA agent Valerie Plame. "War Against Women" rebroadcasts a segment on how the civil war in the Congo has begun to target women. "The Lost Leonardo" rebroadcasts a segment on an art detectives who believes he has discovered a lost mural by Leonardo da Vinci. "Andy Rooney" talks about the umbrella.
S40.E48 ∙ The Killings in Haditha/The Wrong Medicine
"The Killings in Haditha" rebroadcasts an investigation into the Haditha killings and Marine Corps Private Frank Wuterich. "The Wrong Medicine" rebroadcasts an interview with Dennis Quaid about how his newborn twins almost died after they were mistakenly given a drug overdose. "Andy Rooney" talks about magazine advertising.
S40.E49 ∙ Obama Biden '08/Bombing Afghanistan/Awakening
"Obama Biden '08" interviews candidates Barack Obama and Joe Biden. "Bombing Afghanistan" rebroadcasts an interview with Hamid Karzai who wants the American military to stop bombing civilians. "Awakening" rebroadcasts a segment on how some minimally conscious people can be awaken through drug therapy. "Andy Rooney" talks about his mail.
S40.E50 ∙ The War Within/Alec Baldwin/The King of Sushi
"The War Within" interviews Bob Woodward about his latest book about the Iraq war. "Alec Baldwin" rebroadcasts an interview with the famous actor. "The King of Sushi" rebroadcasts a segment on the fishing for and consumption of rare Bluefin tuna. "Andy Rooney" talks about how people carry more stuff than they used to.
S41.E1 ∙ The Bailout/General O/The Collider
"The Bailout" interviews Henry Paulson about government action on the economy. "General O" interviews General Ray Odierno the replacement for General David Petraeus. "The Collider" looks at the Large Hadron Collider and what scientists seek to learn from it. "Andy Rooney" discusses the Vice Presidency.
S41.E2 ∙ Wall Street's Shadow Market/Kill Bin Laden/The Race for the Electric Car
"Wall Street's Shadow Market" looks at the financial instruments that helped to create the economic crisis. "Kill Bin Laden" looks at what really happened in the Battle of Tora Bora. "The Race for the Electric Car" examines the race to produce an effective and cheap electric car. Andy Rooney talks about investing.
S41.E3 ∙ The FBI's Wise Guy/The Battle of Sadr City/All in the Family
"The FBI's Wise Guy" examines how an FBI agent managed to infiltrate the Gambino crime family. "The Battle of Sadr City" examines last spring's effort to retake Sadr City in Baghdad. "All in the Family" profiles a family that has been in the wine business for 600 years. "Andy Rooney" talks about high prices.
S41.E4 ∙ Combat in Afghanistan/Bank of America/Blood Brothers
"Combat in Afghanistan" goes to Afghanistan to offer an on front examination of the war. "Bank of America" talks to bankers about how the U.S. government has intervened to help some of the largest banks in the country. "Blood Brothers" profiles two bullfighting brothers. "Andy Rooney" talks about presidents he has met.
S41.E5 ∙ Financial Weapons of Mass Destruction/T Boone Pickens/Gorongosa
"Financial Weapons of Mass Destruction" examines credit default swaps and their role in the unfolding financial crisis. "T. Boone Pickens" profiles the oil man about his efforts to get into wind energy. "Gorongosa" talks to a philanthropist who is attempting to help Mozambique by developing one of its parks. "Andy Rooney" talks about work and wages.
S41.E6 ∙ Coming Home/Sergeant Bill/Brain Power
"Coming Home" examines how reservists returning home from the war are unable to come back to their old jobs despite laws to the contrary. "Sergeant Bill" investigates how a conman was able to fool a small town into believing he was a federal agent. "Brain Power" examines new technology that allows the brain to interface with a computer. "Andy Rooney" talks about presidential concession speeches.
S41.E7 ∙ The Inner Circle/The Wasteland/Ted Turner
"The Inner Circle" looks behind the scenes at the election team that led Obama to the presidency. "The Wasteland" investigates what happens to electronics after you throw them away. "Ted Turner" interviews the media mogul. "Andy Rooney" talks about elections both past and present.
S41.E8 ∙ The 44th President
"The 44th President" interviews Barack Obama fresh after his election victory. "Andy Rooney" discusses the historic election and compares it to past elections.
S41.E9 ∙ Assault on Pelindaba/For Better or Worse/Rex
"Assault on Pelindaba" examines an attack at a South African nuclear research center. "For Better or Worse" investigates how immigration is forcing widows to leave the country after the death of their husbands. "Rex" revisits a story on a musical savant.
S41.E10 ∙ The Cheater$/The Silver Star/Michael Phelps
"The Cheater$" examines cheating in online poker. "The Silver Star" profiles Monica Brown who is the second woman to win the Silver Star since World War II. "Michael Phelps" profiles the Olympic swimmer who recently won a record number of gold medals. "Andy Rooney" talks about thrift.
S41.E11 ∙ The Oil Kingdom/Schnabel
"The Oil Kingdom" tours the country of Saudi Arabia and examines the political power of its vast oil reserves. "Schnabel" profiles and interviews the famous painter and film director. "Andy Rooney" talks about watches and his own personal pocket-watch.
S41.E12 ∙ Barney Frank/Where's the Bottom?/Coach Carroll
"Barney Frank" profiles the chairman of the House Financial Services Committee. "Where's the Bottom?" examines the mortgage problems that underlie the financial meltdown. "Coach Carroll" examines how the USC college football is helping with gang violence in Los Angeles. "Andy Rooney" answers his mail.
S41.E13 ∙ Schwarzenegger/Screening the TSA/The Orphanage
"Schwarzenegger" profiles the actor who is now the governor of California. "Screening the TSA" examines the hassles and issues associated with the Transportation Security Administration. "The Orphanage" rebroadcasts a segment on an elephant sanctuary in Kenya. "Andy Rooney" talks about Christmas catalogs.
S41.E14 ∙ The Road to the White House
"The Road to the White House" examines how Barack Obama's campaign won the White House.
S41.E15 ∙ Mind Reading/Is It Murder?/The Mad Scientist of Football
"Mind Reading" examines how neuroscience is able to determine the nature of certain thoughts. "Is It Murder?" examines attempts to increase punishments of drunk drivers. "The Mad Scientist of Football" interviews Texas Tech coach Mike Leach. "Andy Rooney" talks about the inauguration.
S41.E16 ∙ The Price of Oil/The Chairman/Wyclef
"The Price of Oil" investigates whether Wall Street financial speculation is driving up the price of oil. "The Chairman" profiles the new Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mike Mullen. "Wyclef" interviews the musician who is attempting to help his native Haiti. "Andy Rooney" talks about holidays.
S41.E17 ∙ The Winter of Our Hardship/No Peace Deal/Wine Rx
"The Winter of Our Hardship" goes to Wilmington, Ohio to examine how the economic crisis is hitting people in the Midwest. "No Peace Deal" reports on the growing number of Israelis and Palestinians who believe a two state solution is impossible. "Wine Rx" investigates the anti-aging properties of red wine. "Andy Rooney" talks about the new president.
S41.E18 ∙ Saving Flight 1549/Coldplay
"Saving Flight 1549" talks to the captain and crew of US Airways Flight 1549 that was forced to make an emergency water landing last month. "Coldplay" profiles the British rock band and offers a candid interview with lead singer Chris Martin.
S41.E19 ∙ Buy American/World of Trouble/The War in Pakistan
"Buy American" examines how the stimulus is impacting the steel industry and how it may help to keep jobs in the United States. "World of Trouble" examines the shady mortgage practices that led to the financial crisis. "The War in Pakistan" looks at how Al Queda and the Taliban threaten the stability of a key U.S. ally. "Andy Rooney" talks about headlines describing the housing crisis.
S41.E20 ∙ The Drinking Age/Kidnapped in Basra/The Mascot
"The Drinking Age" examines the controversy over lowering the drinking age to eighteen. "Kidnapped in Basra" examines the retaking of Basra by the Iraqi army and the rescue of hostage Richard Butler. "The Mascot" examines how a young Jewish boy survived the Holocaust by becoming the mascot of a Nazi army unit. "Andy Rooney" discusses C-SPAN's list of the top Presidents.
S41.E21 ∙ The Man Who Knew/The War Next Door/Bobby Jindal
"The Man Who Knew" examines the Madoff investment scheme and interviews man who figured it out. "The War Next Door" examines the rise of drug-cartel fueled violence in Mexico. "Bobby Jindal" profiles the Indian-American governor of Louisiana. "Andy Rooney" discusses the benefits of certain months of the year.
S41.E22 ∙ Your Bank Has Failed/Eyewitness
"Your Bank Has Failed" talks to FDIC agents who reveal what happens to your money when your bank fails. "Eyewitness" investigates whether eyewitness testimony is actually reliable. "Andy Rooney" talks about heroes and how war can create heroism.
S41.E23 ∙ The Chairman/Alice Waters
"The Chairman" profiles Ben Bernanke the chairman of the Federal Reserve. "Alice Waters" profiles the famous chef and restaurateur known for her slow food. "Andy Rooney" talks about reading the newspaper and how he used to deliver the paper as a young man.
S41.E24 ∙ President Obama/Mr. Ayers and Mr. Lopez
"President Obama" interviews the president about the toughest challenges of his first two months including the economy, the bailouts, the budget, and the war. "Mr. Ayers and Mr. Lopez" examines how a Los Angeles Times newspaper reporter discovered a talented mentally ill musician living on the street.
S41.E25 ∙ The Internet Is Infected/Poisoned/LeBron
"The Internet Is Infected" examines how computer viruses allow thieves to steal money from unwitting computer users. "Poisoned" investigates how some African farmers are using a deadly poison to kill rare lions that are feeding on their herds. "LeBron" interviews the basketball star. "Andy Rooney" answers mail from people who are critical of him.
S41.E26 ∙ Closing the Clinic/Torture in Iran/Dolly
"Closing the Clinic" examines how the economic crisis is closing hospitals and medical clinic around the country. "Torture in Iran" interviews and Iranian dissident about his eight year incarceration in and eventual flight from Iran. "Dolly" interviews the famous country singer. "Andy Rooney" talks about money.
S41.E27 ∙ The DEKA Arm/Gun Rush/Steve Wynn
"The DEKA Arm" examines a new technology that can help amputees pick up and feel objects. "Gun Rush" looks at how Americans are stocking up on weapons even though there is an economic slowdown. "Steve Wynn" profiles the Las Vegas casino mogul. "Andy Rooney" talks about icebergs and global warming.
S41.E28 ∙ 401K Recession/Cold Fusion Is Hot Again/Blood Brothers
"401K Recession" examines how the recent stock market downturn has jeopardized the financial security of millions. "Cold Fusion Is Hot Again" examines the renewed interest in cold fusion as an energy source. "Blood Brothers" rebroadcasts a segment on bullfighting brothers. "Andy Rooney" talks about taxes.
S41.E29 ∙ Vice President Biden/Powered by Coal/The Orphanage
"Vice President Biden" profiles and interviews the vice president. "Powered by Coal" examines what coal does to the environment. "The Orphanage" rebroadcasts and updates a segment on an orphanage for elephants. "Andy Rooney" talks about gifts he has received from viewers.
S41.E30 ∙ Amazon Crude/Reeducating Osama Bin Laden's Disciples/All in the Family
"Amazon Crude" talks to a group of Ecuadorians who are suing Chevron because oil has damaged their local environment. "Reeducating Osama Bin Laden's Disciples" looks at efforts to change the mindsets of those won endorse jihad. "All in the Family" rebroadcasts a segment on a family wine business. "Andy Rooney" talks about counting.
S41.E31 ∙ America's New Air Force/The Perfect Spy/Stat Man
"America's New Air Force" looks at the rise in the U.S. military's use of unmanned drones. "The Perfect Spy" examines the life and death of Ashraf Marwan. "Stat Man" profiles influential baseball statistician Bill James. "Andy Rooney" talks about graduation.
S41.E32 ∙ Secretary of War/AIG, We Own It/Vogue, Anna Wintour
"Secretary of War" profiles Secretary of Defense Robert Gates. "AIG, We Own It" interviews the new CEO of American International Group which has been promised over a hundred billion dollars in aid from the U.S. government. "Vogue, Anna Wintour" profiles the editor of Vogue Magazine. "Andy Rooney" explains why he is not flying this summer.
S41.E33 ∙ Buy America/Sergeant Bill/Wine Rx
"Buy American" rebroadcasts a segment on the stimulus and the steel industry. "Sergeant Bill" rebroadcasts a segment on how a conman convinced a small town he was a federal agent. "Wine Rx" rebroadcasts a segment on the anti-aging properties of red wine. "Andy Rooney" talks about Memorial Day.
S41.E34 ∙ Your Bank Has Failed/The War in Pakistan/Michael Phelps
"Your Bank Has Failed" rebroadcasts a segment reveals what happens to your money when your bank fails. "The War in Pakistan" rebroadcasts a look at how Al Queda and the Taliban threaten the stability of Pakistan. "Michael Phelps" rebroadcasts a profile of the multiple gold medalist. "Andy Rooney" talks about delivering newspapers.
S41.E35 ∙ The Chairman/Dolly
"The Chairman" rebroadcasts a profile of Ben Bernanke the current chairman of the Federal Reserve. "Dolly" rebroadcasts a profile of the famous country singer. "Andy Rooney" talks about how his life is cluttered with the many things he saves.
S41.E36 ∙ The Man Who Knew/For Better or For Worse/Alice Waters
"The Man Who Knew" interviews the man who discovered Madoff's investment scheme. "For Better or Worse" rebroadcasts a segment on how immigration is forcing widows to leave the country after the death of their husbands. "Alice Waters" rebroadcasts a profile of the famous chef. "Andy Rooney" talks about shoes.
S41.E37 ∙ A Clean Version of Hell/The War Next Door/LeBron
"A Clean Version of Hell" rebroadcasts a segment on the Supermax prison where the United States holds some of its most dangerous criminals. "The War Next Door" rebroadcasts a segment on the rise of drug-cartel fueled violence in Mexico. "LeBron" rebroadcasts a segment on the famous basketball player. "Andy Rooney" answers his mail.
S41.E38 ∙ The Cheater$/Mind Reading/Gorongosa
"The Cheater$" rebroadcasts a segment on cheating in online poker. "Mind Reading" rebroadcasts a segment on how neuroscience is able to determine the nature of certain thoughts. "Gorongosa" rebroadcasts a segment on a philanthropist who is attempting to help Mozambique by developing one of its parks. "Andy Rooney" talks about cleaning his closet.
S41.E39 ∙ Saving Flight 1549/Bon Jovi
"Saving Flight 1549" rebroadcasts an interview with the captain and crew of US Airways Flight 1549 that was forced to make an emergency water landing earlier this year. "Bon Jovi" rebroadcasts a profile of the famous rock singer about his career.
S41.E40 ∙ Kill Bin Laden/Eyewitness
"Kill Bin Laden" rebroadcasts a segment on what really happened during the Battle of Tora Bora. "Eyewitness" rebroadcasts a double length segment that evaluates the reliability of eyewitness testimony. "Andy Rooney" talks about different kinds of fruit.
S41.E41 ∙ Gun Rush/Poisoned/Steve Wynn
"Gun Rush" rebroadcasts a segment on how Americans are stocking up on weapons even though there is an economic slowdown. "Poisoned" rebroadcasts a segment on how some African farmers are using a deadly poison to kill rare lions that are feeding on their herds. "Steve Wynn" rebroadcasts a profile on the Las Vegas casino mogul. "Andy Rooney" talks about the loss of his friend Walter Cronkite.
S41.E42 ∙ Screening the TSA/Is It Murder?/Wyclef
"Screening the TSA" rebroadcasts a segment on the hassles and problems associated with the Transportation Security Administration. "Is It Murder?" rebroadcast a segment on attempts to increase punishments of drunk drivers. "Wyclef" rebroadcasts a segment on the musician who is attempting to help his native Haiti. "Andy Rooney" talks about things people have sent him.
S41.E43 ∙ The Price of Bananas/Brain Power/Swimming with Sharks
"The Price of Bananas" rebroadcasts a segment on the troubles facing Chiquita banana in their dealings with Columbia. "Brain Power" rebroadcasts a segment on a new technology that allows the brain to interface with a computer. "Swimming with Sharks" examines the dangerous phenomenon of shark tourism. "Andy Rooney" talks about kitchen gadgets.
S41.E44 ∙ Michael Vick/America's New Air Force/Coldplay
"Michael Vick" interviews the former Atlanta Falcons quarterback about his time in prison. "America's New Air Force" rebroadcasts a look at the rise in the U.S. military's use of unmanned drones. "Coldplay" profiles the British rock band. "Andy Rooney" talks about the tools on his desk.
S41.E45 ∙ Remembering Don Hewitt
60 Minutes offers a memorial too to recently departed former executive producer and creator Don Hewitt.
S41.E46 ∙ The Wasteland/Financial Weapon of Mass Destruction/The Bird Man of Idaho
"The Wasteland" rebroadcasts an investigation into what happens to electronics after you throw them away. "Financial Weapon of Mass Destruction" rebroadcasts a segment on credit default swaps and their role in the financial crisis. "The Bird Man of Idaho" talks to the famous inventor Forrest Bird. "Andy Rooney" talks about how people are carrying more stuff.
S41.E47 ∙ The Age of Megafires/Combat in Afghanistan/Mr. Ayers and Mr. Lopez
"The Age of Megafires" rebroadcasts a segment on how global warming may be contributing to forest fires. "Combat in Afghanistan" rebroadcasts a segment on the war in Afghanistan. "Mr. Ayers and Mr. Lopez" rebroadcasts a segment on how a Los Angeles Times newspaper reporter discovered a talented mentally ill musician living on the street. "Andy Rooney" talks about advertising in women's magazines.
S41.E48 ∙ President Obama/Big Teddy/Guiding Light
"President Obama" interviews the president about his health care plan. "Big Teddy" examines the career of Massachusetts senator Edward Kennedy. "Guiding Light" examines the famous long-running soap opera which is ending its run. "Andy Rooney" talks about hid friend Walter Cronkite.
S41.E49 ∙ The DEKA Arm
60 Minutes examines a new technology that can help amputees pick up and feel objects.
S42.E1 ∙ McChrystal/The Liquidator/A Living for the Dead
"McChrystal" interviews General Stanley McChrystal in Afghanistan. "The Liquidator" interviews the men in charge of undoing some of the damage from Bernie Madoff's Ponzi scheme. "A Living for the Dead" examines the business of marketing dead celebrities. "Andy Rooney" talks about the end of his vacation.
S42.E2 ∙ The Swindler/130 Million Tons of Waste/The Great Migration
"The Swindler" investigates a Ponzi scheme run by Marc Dreier. "130 Million Tons of Waste" examines the health problems associated with coal ash, one of the dangerous by-products of coal-burning power plants. "The Great Migration" looks at a massive animal migration in East Africa. "Andy Rooney" talks about the post office.
S42.E3 ∙ Golf Company/A Blow to the Brain/The Birdmen
"Golf Company" visits G Company in Afghanistan to examine the new strategy of separating enemy combatants from civilians. "A Blow to the Brain" examines how sports concussions can lead to serious brain damage. "The Birdmen" looks at a winged suit that allows people to fly. "Andy Rooney" talks about sleep.
S42.E4 ∙ H1N1/The Kanzius Machine/Drew Barrymore
"H1N1" examines the dangers of the new flu virus talking to experts and those who had experienced the virus firsthand. "The Kanzius Machine" talks to John Kanzius who has invented a radio wave machine to treat cancer. "Drew Barrymore" interviews the famous actress.
S42.E5 ∙ 60 Billion Dollar Fraud/Fight for a Cure/Tyler Perry
"60 Billion Dollar Fraud" talks to the government agents who are fighting Medicare Fraud. "Fight for a Cure" talks to David Axelrod about his family's fight against epilepsy. "Tyler Perry" interviews the famous filmmaker. "Andy Rooney" talks about the health care industry.
S42.E6 ∙ H1N1 (II)/Yakuza/The Movie Pirates
"H1N1 (II)" goes to a facility producing the H1N1 vaccine and examines future treatment for the flu epidemic. "Yakuza" looks at the dangerous Japanese crime syndicate. "The Movie Pirates" examines the world of online movie piracy. "Andy Rooney" talks about way to improve air travel.
S42.E7 ∙ Sabotaging the System/Agassi
"Sabotaging the System" investigates how easily foreign hackers could create havoc by breaking into computer systems controlling the world infrastructure. "Agassi" profiles the famous tennis star. "Andy Rooney" discusses Veterans Day.
S42.E8 ∙ The Deadliest Weapon/B-Rex/Resurrecting Eden
"The Deadliest Weapons" follows a group of soldiers in Afghanistan who look for roadside bombs. "B-Rex" profiles a paleontologist who is interested in recreating dinosaurs. "Resurrecting Eden" looks at the rebirth of the Iraqi marshlands. Also features a brief update on "Sabotaging the System" and "Andy Rooney" on the citizenship exam.
S42.E9 ∙ The Cost of Dying/Witness/Cameron's Avatar
"The Cost of Dying" investigates the enormous costs associated with end of life care. "Witness" interviews a reporter who was recently held for 4 months in Iran. "Cameron's Avatar" offers a first look at the new movie. "Andy Rooney" talks about Thanksgiving food preparations.
S42.E10 ∙ Congo Gold/The Great Explorer
"Congo Gold" examines how the high price of gold is fueling conflict in Central America. "The Great Explorer" profiles famous underwater explorer Robert Ballard who discovered the wreck of the Titanic. "Andy Rooney" talks about his tendency to be negative.
S42.E11 ∙ The Zone/Personal Foul
"The Zone" revisits a social experiment undertaken in Harlem that aims to assist those living in poverty. "Personal Foul" interviews former NBA referee Tim Donaghy who was arrested for gambling on games. "Andy Rooney" talks about the mail he has received.
S42.E12 ∙ President Obama/Growing Body Parts/Ricky Gervais
"President Obama" interviews the president about Afghanistan policy, banking regulation and health care. "Growing Body Parts" talks to scientists who are developing techniques to regrow parts of the body from cells. "Ricky Gervais" interviews the comedian. "Andy Rooney" talks about Forbes's list of wealthy people.
S42.E13 ∙ The Long Recession: Wilmington Corporation/The Patriarch/Alec Baldwin
"The Long Recession: Wilmington Corporation" goes to Ohio to hear stories about how the recession is hitting the Midwest. "The Patriarch" profiles the head of the Eastern Orthodox Church. "Alec Baldwin" rebroadcasts a profile of the famous actor. "Andy Rooney" talks about Christmas shopping.
S42.E14 ∙ Running Dry/Out of the Shadows/The Birdmen
"Running Dry" investigates the water shortage currently facing California. "Out of the Shadows" talks to CIA agent Hank Crumpton about his work against the Taliban. "The Birdmen" rebroadcasts a segment on a group of extreme athletes who have made a suit the can fly. "Andy Rooney" discusses the coming New Year.
S42.E15 ∙ A Crack in the Swiss Vault/Delay, Deny and Hope That I Die/The Secret Language of Elephants
"A Crack in the Swiss Vault" interviews a Swiss banker about how some people secretly conceal wealth overseas. "Delay, Deny and Hope That I Die" examines the Department of Veterans Affairs and its increasing inability to properly assist veterans. "The Secret Language of Elephants" talks to scientists who are trying to understand Elephant speech. "Andy Rooney" talks about holidays.
S42.E16 ∙ Watching the Border/Revelations from the Campaign/Resurrecting the Extinct
"Watching the Border" examines the effectiveness of the high-tech security being put up at the United States-Mexico border. "Revelations from the Campaign" discusses some starting revelations about the 2008 Presidential campaign. "Resurrecting the Extinct" talks to scientists who are trying to recreate extinct animals. "Andy Rooney" talks about obsolete technology.
S42.E17 ∙ Haiti/Football Island/Penelope Cruz
"Haiti" goes to the Caribbean nation to examine relief efforts in the wake of the recent earthquake. "Football Island" goes to American Samoa a breeding ground for top football talent. "Penelope Cruz" interviews the famous actress. "Andy Rooney" talks about the weather in Florida ad Hawaii.
S42.E18 ∙ Don Hewitt
60 Minutes offers a memorial too to recently departed former executive producer and creator Don Hewitt.
S42.E19 ∙ The Quiet Professionals/White Hot/Beyonce
"The Quiet Professionals" interviews a team of Green Berets in Afghanistan. "White Hot" profiles Olympic snowboarder Shaun White. "Beyonce" profiles the famous singer. "Andy Rooney" talks about his father's experience of an earthquake in Japan.
S42.E20 ∙ Made in U.S.A./Davos/Pigeon Fever
"Made in U.S.A." examines how U.S. products end up Iran despite the official trade embargo. "Davos" goes to the summit in Switzerland to discover why the World Economic Forum is so important. "Pigeon Fever" examines how confidence men deceive people. "Andy Rooney" talks about his trip to the Super Bowl.
S42.E21 ∙ Blackwater 61/The Bloom Box/Ground Zero
"Blackwater 61" investigates the crash of an airline run by a U.S. military contractor. "The Bloom Box" looks at an invention that could revolutionize energy delivery and might make the power grid obsolete. "Ground Zero" looks at the stalled rebuilding efforts at the World Trade Center site. "Andy Rooney" talks about unusual sports of the Winter Olympics.
S42.E22 ∙ Stealing America's Secrets/Battle Over History/Kathryn Bigelow
"Stealing America's Secrets" examines how an American intelligence analyst gave secrets to a spy from the People's Republic of China. "Battle Over History" examines Armenian and Turkish accounts of the Armenian Genocide. "Kathryn Bigelow" profiles the film director. "Andy Rooney" talks about his problems with the census.
S42.E23 ∙ The Blood Brothers
60 Minutes explores the world of Spanish bullfighting in this special profile of the brothers Francisco and Cayetano Rivera-Ordonez.
S42.E24 ∙ Inside the Collapse/Derek
"Inside the Collapse" talks to Michael Lewis about the recent financial crisis and those who profited from it. "Derek" revisits a 2004 report on a blind musical savant who is making great strides in his life. "Andy Rooney" talks about the state of the U.S. Postal Service.
S42.E25 ∙ Chief of Staff/The Lost Children of Haiti/Doubles
"Chief of Staff" profiles Obama's chief of staff Rahm Emanuel. "The Lost Children of Haiti" goes to the Caribbean country to see how children are managing in the weeks since the earthquake. "Doubles" takes a look at how twins are fairing in the world of doubles tennis. "Andy Rooney" talks about the economy and jobs.
S42.E26 ∙ The Case Against Nada Prouty/The Russian Is Coming/The Sharkman
"The Case Against Nada Prouty" examines how a former agent from the FBI and CIA was accused to consorting with terrorists. "The Russian is Coming" profiles billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov who is trying to purchase the New Jersey Nets basketball. "The Sharkman" profiles shark expert Mike Rutzen. "Andy Rooney" talks about newspaper comic strips.
S42.E27 ∙ Patented/America's Gift/Going Smokeless
"Patented" examines how corporations are attempting to patent human genes. "America's Gift" goes to Uganda to look at humanitarian efforts against AIDS in Sub-Saharan Africa. "Going Smokeless" investigates smokeless nicotine products and their heath effects. "Andy Rooney" reads mail about his recent comments on the census and unemployment.
S42.E28 ∙ Gotti/Discovery
"Gotti" interviews John Gotti, Jr. about his life in the Gambino crime family. "Discovery" examines the recent discovery of a new species of human ancestor in South Africa. "Andy Rooney" talks about how times flies and how we don't pay enough attention to the present.
S42.E29 ∙ 21st Century Snake Oil/Pacino
"21st Century Snake Oil" investigates a medical conman who is attempting to profit by offering miracle cures involving stem cells. "Pacino" profiles the Academy Award winning actor. "Andy Rooney" talks about desire and asks for a way to regulate it.
S42.E30 ∙ The Narrative/Boosting Brain Power/Competing Against Time
"The Narrative" investigates an ideology that is used to promote anti-Western sentiment. "Boosting Brain Power" examines how prescription drugs are being used by college students and professionals to improve brain function. "Competing Against Time" look at the new Bay Bridge and assesses the dangers of a major earthquake to California. "Andy Rooney" talks about specialization in medicine.
S42.E31 ∙ The All-American Canal/Chef Jose Andres/Conan
"The All-American Canal" examines a canal that has become a deadly border crossing for illegal aliens. "Chef Jose Andres" profiles the world famous chef. "Conan" talks to the comedian about leaving NBC and losing his job as host of the Tonight Show. Scott Pelley looks at the conditions on the All-American Canal, an important but deadly border crossing for illegal immigrants attempting to enter the United States. "Chef Jose Andres" Anderson Cooper profiles Chef Jose Andres, an American success story pushing the boundaries of cuisine. "Conan" Steve Kroft talks to former "Tonight Show" host Conan O'Brien about his life since separating from NBC.
S42.E32 ∙ Homegrown Terror/The Secretary of State/Walking Away
"Homegrown Terror" examines how some terrorists are actually U.S. born citizens. "The Secretary of State" profiles new secretary Hillary Clinton. "Walking Away" examines how some indebted home-owners have decided to walk away from their mortgages. "Andy Rooney" talks about modern music.
S42.E33 ∙ The Blowout/Gustavo Dudamel
"The Blowout" talks to witnesses and engineers about the Deepwater Horizon oil rig disaster in the Gulf of Mexico and whether it could happen again. "Gustavo Dudamel" profiles the world famous conductor. "Andy Rooney" talks about gambling and his dislike of casinos.
S42.E34 ∙ Are They Safe?/The Seed School/Marty's Big Idea
"Are They Safe?" investigates the danger posed by phthalates a set of chemical compounds that are found in many plastics. "The Seed School" examines a successful inner city public boarding school. "Marty's Big Idea" interviews the inventor of the cell phone. "Andy Rooney" talks about advice from his doctor.
S42.E35 ∙ The Deadliest Weapon/Resurrecting the Extinct/Vogue, Anna Wintour
"The Deadliest Weapon" rebroadcasts a segment on a group of soldiers in Afghanistan who look for roadside bombs. "Resurrecting the Extinct" rebroadcasts a discussion with scientists who are trying to recreate extinct animals. "Vogue, Anna Wintour" rebroadcasts a profile of the Vogue editor. "Andy Rooney" talks about Memorial Day and remembering fallen soldiers.
S42.E36 ∙ The Swindler/The Case Against Nada Prouty/The Sharkman
"The Swindler" rebroadcasts a segment on a Ponzi scheme run by Marc Dreier. "The Case Against Nada Prouty" rebroadcasts an investigation into a former agent from the FBI and CIA who is accused to consorting with terrorists. "The Sharkman" rebroadcasts a profile on shark expert Mike Rutzen. "Andy Rooney" talks about newspaper comics.
S42.E37 ∙ Sabotaging the System/The Great Explorer
"Sabotaging the System" rebroadcasts an investigation into how easily foreign hackers could create havoc by breaking into computer systems controlling the world infrastructure. "The Great Explorer" rebroadcasts a profile of the famous famous underwater explorer Robert Ballard.
S42.E38 ∙ Assault on Pelindaba/The Liquidator/A Living for the Dead
"Assault on Pelindaba" rebroadcasts a segment on an attack at a South African nuclear research center. "The Liquidator" rebroadcasts a segment on the men in charge of undoing some of the damage from Bernie Madoff's Ponzi scheme. "A Living for the Dead" rebroadcasts a segment on the business of marketing dead celebrities. "Andy Rooney" talks about the U.S. citizenship test.
S42.E39 ∙ Blackwater 61/Fight for a Cure/Cameron's Avatar
"Blackwater 61" rebroadcasts an investigation into the crash of an airline run by a U.S. military contractor. "Fight for a Cure" rebroadcasts a segment on David Axelrod and his family's fight against epilepsy. "Cameron's Avatar" rebroadcasts a segment on the science fiction movie. "Andy Rooney" responds to viewer mail about his comments on the post office.
S42.E40 ∙ Into the Wild: The Great Migration/The Secret Language of Elephants/B-Rex
"The Great Migration" rebroadcasts a looks at a massive animal migration in East Africa. "The Secret Language of Elephants" rebroadcasts a segment on scientists who are trying to understand Elephant speech. "B-Rex" rebroadcasts a profile of a paleontologist who is interested in recreating dinosaurs.
S42.E41 ∙ The Lost Children of Haiti/Kathryn Bigelow/White Hot
"The Lost Children of Haiti" rebroadcasts a visit to the Caribbean country to see how children are managing in the weeks since the earthquake. "Kathryn Bigelow" rebroadcasts a profile of the Academy Award winning director. "White Hot" rebroadcasts a profile of Olympic snowboarder Shaun White. "Andy Rooney" talks about old papers he has kept.
S42.E42 ∙ Golf Company/Penelope Cruz/Guiding Light
"Golf Company" rebroadcasts a segment on visits G Company in Afghanistan and the strategy of separating enemy combatants from civilians. "Penelope Cruz" rebroadcasts a profile of the Spanish actress. "Guiding Light" rebroadcasts a segment on the famous long-running soap opera which is ending its run. "Andy Rooney" talks about kitchen gadgets.
S42.E43 ∙ The Narrative/Growing Body Parts/Tyler Perry
"The Narrative" rebroadcasts a segment on an ideology that is used to promote anti-Western sentiment. "Growing Body Parts" rebroadcasts a discussion with scientists who are developing techniques to regrow parts of the body. "Tyler Perry" rebroadcasts a profile of the famous filmmaker. "Andy Rooney" talks about excessive desire.
S42.E44 ∙ Out of the Shadows/Discovery/Derek
"Out of the Shadows" rebroadcasts a segment on CIA agent Hank Crumpton who is working against the Taliban. "Discovery" rebroadcasts a segment on the discovery of a new human ancestor in South Africa. "Derek" rebroadcasts a revisit to a blind musical savant. "Andy Rooney" talks about newspapers.
S42.E45 ∙ The Cost of Dying/The Patriarch/Chef Jose Andres
"The Cost of Dying" rebroadcasts a segment on the enormous costs associated with end of life care. "The Patriarch" rebroadcasts a profile on the head of the Eastern Orthodox Church. "Chef Jose Andres" rebroadcasts a profile of the world famous chef.
S42.E46 ∙ A Crack in the Swiss Vault/130 Million Tons of Waste/Pacino
"A Crack in the Swiss Vault" rebroadcasts an examination of how Swiss banks help people secretly conceal wealth overseas. "130 Million Tons of Waste" rebroadcasts a segment on the dangers of coal ash. "Pacino" rebroadcasts a profile of the famous actor. "Andy Rooney" talks about specialization in medicine.
S42.E47 ∙ The Blowout/The Russian Is Coming
"The Blowout" rebroadcasts a segment on the Deepwater Horizon oil rig disaster. "The Russian is Coming" rebroadcasts a profile of Russian billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov who is trying to buy an NBA team. "Andy Rooney" talks about Christmas, games, and the election.
S42.E48 ∙ Stealing America's Secrets/The Bloom Box/The Birdmen
"Stealing America's Secrets" rebroadcasts a segment examining how an American intelligence analyst gave secrets to China. "The Bloom Box" rebroadcasts a look at an invention that could revolutionize energy delivery. "The Birdmen" rebroadcasts a look at a winged sky-diving suit. "Andy Rooney" talks about being an average American.
S42.E49 ∙ 60 Billion Dollar Fraud/The Seed School/Doubles
"60 Billion Dollar Fraud" rebroadcasts a segment on government agents fighting Medicare Fraud. "The Seed School" rebroadcasts a segment on a successful inner city public boarding school. "Doubles" rebroadcasts a look at twins who are playing doubles tennis.
S42.E50 ∙ 21st Century Snake Oil/Beyonce
"21st Century Snake Oil" rebroadcasts an investigation into a medical conman who is attempting to profit by offering miracle cures involving stem cells. "Beyonce" rebroadcasts a profile of the famous singer. "Andy Rooney" talks about sleeping and the economy.
S43.E1 ∙ A Relentless Enemy/The People Behind the Mosque/Cool Brees/Eyewitness
"A Relentless Enemy" visits the U.S. military in the border area between Afghanistan and Pakistan. "The People Behind the Mosque" looks at the national debate that has flared up around an Islamic Center near Ground Zero. "Cool Brees" profiles New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees. "Andy Rooney" talks about nicknames. "Eyewitness" investigates how eyewitness testimony can be flawed.
S43.E2 ∙ Unfinished Business/The Go-To Guy/Giving Away a Fortune
"Unfinished Business" investigates possible sources of conflict in Iraqi for when the U.S. completes its withdrawal. "The Go-To Guy" profiles the man in charge of sorting out claims related to the BP oil spill. "Giving Away a Fortune" looks at the world's most generous philanthropists and what they have been doing with their money. "Andy Rooney" talks about gadgets.
S43.E3 ∙ The Speed Traders/Mandela/Eminem
"The Speed Traders" examines the Wall Street practice of computerized high-frequency trading. "Mandela" looks at the memoirs of the great South African leader. "Eminem" interviews the Detroit rapper. "Andy Rooney" talks about losing weight.
S43.E4 ∙ City of David/Stand Down/Market Street
"City of David" examines a controversial archaeological dig in Jerusalem. "Stand Down" looks at a psychologist who is attempting to assist homeless veterans. "Market Street" examines a film made shortly before the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake. "Andy Rooney" looks at some positive fan mail.
S43.E5 ∙ The 99ers/Jane Goodall/Top Gear
"The 99ers" examine the plight of people who have passed their 99th week on unemployment and no longer qualify for benefits. "Jane Goodall" follows Lara Logan as she goes to Tanzania to interview the famous Primatologist. "Top Gear" looks at the hit British TV show.
S43.E6 ∙ Anger in the Land/Tax the Rich/Zenyatta
"Anger in the Land" goes to Newton, Iowa, to look at the effects of the recession. "Tax the Rich" talks to advocates for higher taxes on the the rich and looks at a ballot initiative in Washington. "Zenyatta" profiles the famous race horse. "Andy Rooney" talks about Secretariat.
S43.E7 ∙ President Obama/Pacman
"President Obama" interviews the president shortly after the Democratic defeat in the 2010 congressional elections. "Pacman" profiles boxing champ Manny Pacquiao.
S43.E8 ∙ Shaleionaires/Haiti/Medal of Honor
"Shaleionaires" looks at the use of shale as a resources for energy production and the environmental problems associated with it. "Haiti" looks at how little progress has been made in Haiti since the 2010 earthquake. "Medal of Honor" profiles Medal of Honor winner Salvatore Giunta. "Andy Rooney" discusses polls.
S43.E9 ∙ The Merchant of Death/Designing Life/Mark Wahlberg
"The Merchant of Death" looks at the arrest of the notorious arms dealer Viktor Bout. "Designing Life" profiles microbiologist J. Craig Venter who helped map the human genome and is working on creating artificial life. "Mark Wahlberg" profiles the actor and examines his life as a hoodlum growing up in Boston.
S43.E10 ∙ Good Cop, Bad Cop/Spider-Man/John Paul Stevens
"Good Cop, Bad Cop" examines the training of the Afghan National police force. "Spider-Man" takes a behind-the-scenes look at the new Broadway rock musical. "John Paul Stevens" profiles the Supreme Court justice about his recent retirement. "Andy Rooney" talks about longevity.
S43.E11 ∙ The Chairman/Facebook
"The Chairman" offers a new interview with Ben Bernanke about the latest unemployment numbers. "Facebook" interviews Mark Zuckerber and examines the controversial origin of the popular social media site. "Andy Rooney" talks about letters he has received from famous people.
S43.E12 ∙ The Next Speaker/Brazil/Jerry Jones
"The Next Speaker" profiles John Boehner who will be taking over in the House of Representatives. "Brazil" examines the thriving economy of the largest country in South America. "Jerry Jones" profiles the general manage of the Dallas Cowboys.
S43.E13 ∙ The Day of Reckoning/Endless Memory
"The Day of Reckoning" examines how state and local governments may have to face dire financial hardships due to the recession. "Endless Memory" profiles people with Superior Autobiographical Memory who have the ability to remember a large number of facts about themselves. "Andy Rooney" discusses those who collect the personal artifacts of famous people.
S43.E14 ∙ The Great Migration/The Secret Language of Elephants/B-Rex
"The Great Migration" rebroadcasts a visit Kenya to see the great wildebeest migration. "The Secret Language of Elephants" rebroadcasts a look at scientists who are studying elephant communication. "B-Rex" rebroadcasts a profile of a paleontologist who is interested in recreating dinosaurs.
S43.E15 ∙ Bad Medicine/Wynton
"Bad Medicine" looks at the case of Cheryl Eckard a drug company whistle-blower who attempted to fix problems in her pharmaceutical factory. "Wynton" profiles the famous jazz musician. "Andy Rooney" talks about his dislike of New Years Eve and his preference to stay at home.
S43.E16 ∙ The Big Gamble/Silver or Lead/A Living for the Dead
"The Big Gamble" examines how new high tech slot machines are exacerbating gambling addiction. "Silver or Lead" looks at how Mexican drug cartels are destroying families with threats and murder. "A Living for the Dead" examines the business of marketing dead celebrities. "Andy Rooney" talks about mistakes.
S43.E17 ∙ Descent Into Madness/Yemen/The Gambler
"Descent Into Madness" profiles Jared Loughner the man who attempted to assassinate Congresswoman Gabrielle Gifford. "Yemen" looks at the strife and instability that inflicts the Middle Eastern country. "The Gambler" profiles Billy Walters one of the most successful gamblers in Las Vegas.
S43.E18 ∙ The Man Behind Wikileaks/In Search of the Jaguar
"The Man Behind WikiLeaks" interviews Julian Assange the controversial founder of WikiLeaks about his legal troubles with the United States. "In Search of the Jaguar" goes to the Brazilian jungle in an attempt to examine the elusive jaguar.
S43.E20 ∙ New Age Revolution/The 33/Lady Gaga
"New Age Revolution" interviews Google executive Wael Ghonim about the uprising in Egypt. "The 33" looks at the case of the Chilean coal miners who were trapped underground for 69 days. "Lady Gaga" profiles the famous pop musician. "Andy Rooney" talks about meeting King George VI.
S43.E21 ∙ Scott Brown: Against All Odds/The Spark/The King's Speech
"Scott Brown: Against All Odds" profiles Republican Senator Scott Brown who unexpectedly won the seat of Ted Kennedy. "The Spark"looks at the Tunisia uprising that started with the death of a fruit stand vendor. "The King's Speech" looks at the Oscar nominated film.
S43.E22 ∙ 21st Century Snake Oil/Stealing America's Secrets
"21st Century Snake Oil" examines online con man Lawrence Stowe who claims he can use stem cells to cure many major ailments. "Stealing America's Secrets" offers an investigative report into claims that China is stealing American secrets.
S43.E23 ∙ Hard Time Generation/Hitchens/Spy on Ice
"Hard Times Generation" examines homeless families in Orlando that are forced to live in motels. "Hitchens" interviews controversial writer Christopher Hitchens who is receiving treatment for cancer. "Spy on the Ice" examines how robotic cameras are used in a polar bear documentary. "Andy Rooney" discusses his dislike of e-books.
S43.E24 ∙ Curve Ball/Counterfeit Drugs/The $125,000 Question
"Curve Ball" interviews the Iraqi defector who convince the Bush White House that there were WMDs in Iraq. "Counterfeit Drugs" examines a criminal network responsible for suppling counterfeit prescription drugs to unsuspecting consumers. "The $125,000 Question" examines the TEP Charter School in New York .
S43.E25 ∙ Catastrophe/The N-Word/The Archbishop
"Catastrophe" looks at the disaster at Fukishima Nuclear Power Plant in Japan. "The N-Word" examines how some editors are selectively editing offensive terms out of historical books. "The Archbishop" interviews New York's new archbishop Timothy Dolan.
S43.E26 ∙ The New Tax Havens/One Child at a Time/The Sage of St. Anthony
"The New Tax Havens" examines how corporations are avoiding taxes by moving out of the country. "One Child at a Time" profiles Elissa Montanti who is helping orphans of the Iraq War. "The Sage of St. Anthony" profiles high school basketball coach Bob Hurley. "Andy Rooney" discusses bad beverages.
S43.E27 ∙ The Next Housing Shock/Gospel for Teens
"The Next Housing Shock" investigates how certain banks are evicting people from their homes using papers with forged signatures. "Gospel for Teens" profiles a woman who is leading a gospel music program for underprivileged children in Harlem.
S43.E28 ∙ The Murder of Louis Allen/The Library/Albert Pujols
"The Murder of Louis Allen" investigates the murder of a civil rights activist in Mississippi almost 50 years ago. "The Library" offers an inside look at the famous library of the Vatican. "Albert Pujols" profiles the famous baseball player.
S43.E29 ∙ Greg Mortenson/The Case of Beckett Brennan/The Co-Founder
"Greg Mortenson" investigates the claims that famous author was kidnapped by the Taliban. "The Case of Beckett Brennan" investigates a recent sexual assault case at the University of the Pacific. "The Co-Founder" profiles Paul Allen one of the founders of Microsoft.
S43.E30 ∙ Mount Athos/The Billionaire
"Mount Athos" goes to Greece to look at monks who live in some of the most ancient and secluded monasteries in the world. "The Billionaire" profiles Eli Broad a seventy-seven year old billionaire, art dealer, and well-respected philanthropist.
S43.E31 ∙ Lara Logan/Mitch Landrieu/Zenyatta
"Lara Logan" is interviewed for the first time about her assault in Egypt. "Mitch Landrieu" profiles the Mayor of New Orleans and his efforts to undo the damage of Hurricane Katrina. "Zenyatta" rebroadcasts a profile of the famous race horse. "Andy Rooney" talks about rising costs on airlines.
S43.E32 ∙ Killing Bin Laden: The President's Story
60 Minutes interviews the President Obama about the mission to kill Osama Bin Laden and offers a behind-the-scenes look at the difficult decision making process that faced the president. "Andy Rooney" compares the death of bin Laden to his memory of the death of Hitler.
S43.E33 ∙ The Soldiers' Secretary/Afghanistan's Top Spy/Sovereign Citizens
"The Soldiers' Secretary" profiles Secretary of Defense Robert Gates who discusses the killing of Osama Bin Laden. "Afghanistan's Top Spy" profiles the head of Intelligence in Afghanistan. "Sovereign Citizens" examines a group of Americans who reject the authority of the United States government.
S43.E34 ∙ Armstrong/The FBI and the Grim Reaper
"Armstrong" examines the allegations that world famous cyclist Lance Armstrong is using performance enhancing drugs. "The FBI and the Grim Reaper" looks at FBI agent Lin Vecchio who help put away several notorious Mafia leaders, but also faces murder charges due to his association with an informant.
S43.E35 ∙ Special Edition: U.S. v. Drake/Children in the Fields/Al Sharpton
"U.S. v. Drake" looks at former NSA executive Thomas Drake who claims 9/11 could have been stopped though he now faces espionage charges. "Children in the Fields" examines how some farmers are forced to work with their families in the fields. "Al Sharpton" profiles the famous activist. "Andy Rooney" memorializes producer Joe Wershba.
S43.E36 ∙ Honor Our Soldiers: Medal of Honor/A Relentless Enemy
"Medal of Honor" offers an extended profile of army staff sergeant Salvatore Giunta who won the Medal of Honor for his service in Afghanistan. "A Relentless Enemy" rebroadcasts a visit to the U.S. military in the border area between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
S43.E37 ∙ The Speed Traders/City of David/Lady Gaga
"The Speed Traders" rebroadcasts a segment on the Wall Street practice of computerized high-frequency trading. "City of David" rebroadcasts a segment on a controversial archaeological dig in Jerusalem. "Lady Gaga" rebroadcasts an interview with the singer.
S43.E38 ∙ Designing Life/The N-Word/The King's Speech
"Designing Life" rebroadcasts a profile on J. Craig Venter who is working to create artificial life. "The N-Word" rebroadcasts a segment on how editors are altering offensive terms in classic works of literature. "The King's Speech" rebroadcasts a segment on the Oscar nominated film.
S43.E39 ∙ The Spark/Endless Memory
"The Spark" rebroadcasts a segment on the Tunisia uprising that began with the death of a fruit stand vendor. "Endless Memory" rebroadcasts a profile on people with Superior Autobiographical Memory. "Andy Rooney" talks about comic strips and what is funny.
S43.E40 ∙ Hard Times Generation/Wynton
"Hard Times Generation" rebroadcasts a segment on homeless families in Orlando who are forced to live in motels. "Wynton" rebroadcasts a profile on the famous jazz musician Wynton Marsalis and his band.
S43.E41 ∙ The Murder of Louis Allen/One Child at a Time/The Library
"The Murder of Louis Allen" rebroadcast an investigation into the death of a civil rights worker. "One Child at a Time" rebroadcasts a profile of Elissa Montanti who is helping orphans of the Iraq War. "The Library" rebroadcasts a segment on the famous library of the Vatican.
S43.E42 ∙ Shaleionaires/Stand Down/Market Street
"Shaleionaires" rebroadcasts a segment on people making millions of dollars on oil shale. "Stand Down" rebroadcasts a look at a psychologist who is attempting to assist homeless veterans. "Market Street" rebroadcasts a segment on a movie made shortly before the 1906 San Francisco. "Andy Rooney" talks about famous singers.
S43.E43 ∙ Silver or Lead/The Gambler/In Search of the Jaguar
"Silver or Lead" rebroadcasts a segment on the escalation of violence in the drug war. "The Gambler" rebroadcasts a profile of Billy Walters one of the most successful gamblers in Las Vegas. "In Search of the Jaguar" rebroadcasts a segment on the elusive Brazilian jaguar.
S43.E44 ∙ Resurrecting Eden/Mitch Landrieu/The Sharkman
"Resurrecting Eden" rebroadcasts a look at the rebirth of the Iraqi marshlands. "Mitch Landrieu" rebroadcasts a profiles the Mayor of New Orleans. "The Sharkman" rebroadcasts a profile of a researcher who is investigating shark intelligence. "Andy Rooney" talks about gadgets.
S43.E45 ∙ The Big Gamble/Brazil/Mark Wahlberg
"The Big Gamble" rebroadcasts a segment on new high tech slot machines and gambling addiction. "Brazil" rebroadcasts a profile of the thriving economy of the South American country. "Mark Wahlberg" rebroadcasts a profile about the early life of you actor.
S43.E46 ∙ The Next Housing Shock/The Co-Founder/Eminem
"The Next Housing Shock" rebroadcasts an investigation into shady foreclosure practices that are being used to force people out of their homes. "The Co-Founder" rebroadcasts a profile of Paul Allen one of the founders of Microsoft. "Eminem" rebroadcasts an interview with the famous rap musician.
S43.E47 ∙ The New Tax Havens/Top Gear/Albert Pujols
"The New Tax Havens" rebroadcasts an investigation into how corporations are avoiding taxes by moving out of the country. "Top Gear" rebroadcasts a behind-the-scenes look at the hit British television show. "Albert Pujols" rebroadcasts a profile of the famous basketball player.
S43.E48 ∙ U.S. v. Drake/The 33/The Archbishop
"U.S. v. Drake" rebroadcasts a look at the case of former NSA executive Thomas Drake who is accused of espionage. "The 33" rebroadcasts a segment on the Chilean coal miners who were trapped underground for 69 days. "The Archbishop" rebroadcasts a profile of New York's archbishop Timothy Dolan.
S43.E49 ∙ Greg Mortenson/Gospel for Teens
"Greg Mortenson" rebroadcasts an investigation into the claims that the famous author was kidnapped by the Taliban. "Gospel for Teens" rebroadcasts a profile of a woman who is leading a gospel music program for underprivileged children in Harlem.
S43.E50 ∙ The Man Behind Wikileaks/Resurrecting the Extinct
"The Man Behind WikiLeaks" rebroadcasts an interview with Julian Assange the controversial founder of WikiLeaks and examines his legal troubles with the United States. "Resurrecting the Extinct" rebroadcasts a profile of a scientist working on resurrecting extinct animals. "Andy Rooney" talks about how some people collect the property of famous people.
S44.E1 ∙ The Counter-Terrorism Bureau/The Murder of an American Nazi/Parker & Stone
"The Counter-Terrorism Bureau" takes a behind-the-scenes look at the counter-terrorism unit of the New York City Police Department. "The Murder of an American Nazi" looks at the recent murder of a neo-Nazi leader and the growing movement he was a part of. "Parker & Stone" interviews the creators of South Park.
S44.E2 ∙ After the Wave/Alone on the Wall/Andy Rooney
"After the Wave" looks at special relationship developed between the sister cities of Otsuchi, Japan, and Ft. Bragg, California, in the wake of last year's tsunami. "Alone on the Wall" follows a 26 year-old climber as he scales a 1,600 foot rock wall using only his hands and feet. "Andy Rooney" interviews the famous commentator on the eve of his last appearance on the show.
S44.E3 ∙ The Jobs Czar/Revolution/The Player
"The Jobs Czar" interviews the chairman of General Electric about job creation in the United States. "Revolution" visits Egypt where protesters have thrown out dictator Hosni Mubarak but no find themselves having problems with military rule. "The Player" profiles famous sports agent Drew Rosenhaus.
S44.E4 ∙ Running the War/The Life and Death of Vincent Van Gogh
"Running the War" talks to General John Allen about progress in the war in Afghanistan. "The Life and Death of Vincent Van Gogh" examines the life and death of the famous painter and interviews biographers who claim that he may not have taken his own life.
S44.E5 ∙ Steve Jobs/Apps for Autism
"Steve Jobs" interviews biographer Walter Isaacson about the visionary CEO and founder of Apple Computers. "Apps for Autism" looks at how simple computer programs are being used to assist in the education of children with autism.
S44.E6 ∙ Madoffs/All American
"Madoffs" interviews the ex-wife and son of Bernie Madoff and offers an inside look into the family of the man who scammed investors out of billions of dollars. "All American" profiles former Boston College football player and bone cancer survivor Mark Herzlich.
S44.E7 ∙ A Lobbyist's Playbook/Operation Proper Exit/Andy Rooney
"A Lobbyist's Playbook" interviews former lobbyist and ex-con Jack Abramoff about how he was able to influence politicians. "Operation Proper Exit" looks at a program that helps soldiers get closure by bring them back to the battlefield. "Andy Rooney" repeats a segment broadcast last month in memory of the former commentator who passed away earlier in the week.
S44.E8 ∙ Insiders/Taser/Freeman Hrabowski
"Insiders" investigates how lawmakers can legally buy stock based on non-public insider information. "Taser" examines the non-lethal devices that have become standard law enforcement tools and looks at charges that police are using them more often than necessary. "Freeman Hrabowski" looks at the University of Maryland president who has turned his school into a science and engineering powerhouse.
S44.E9 ∙ The Pledge/Christine Lagarde/Taylor Swift
"The Pledge" profiles conservative anti-tax activist Grover Norquist. "Christine Lagarde" profiles the new head of the International Monetary Fund. "Taylor Swift" interviews the young singer.
S44.E10 ∙ Hard Times Generation/The Flavorists/Angelina
"Hard Times Generation" goes to Florida to homeless people forced to live in cars. "The Flavorists" looks at the people who make the artificial flavors in food. "Angelina" profiles the famous actress.
S44.E11 ∙ Prosecuting Wall Street/Michael Bublé
"Prosecuting Wall Street" looks at the causes of the sub-prime mortgage crisis and interview two whistle-blowers who tried to warn their companies about them. "Michael Bublé" interviews the popular singer.
S44.E12 ∙ President Obama/Howard Buffett
"President Obama" features Steve Kroft interviewing the president about the financial crisis, the federal budget, the Republican presidential candidates, and his family. "Howard Buffett" looks at Warren Buffett's chosen successor at Berkshire Hathaway.
S44.E13 ∙ There Goes the Neighborhood/The Gardens of the Queen/The Many Meryls
"There Goes the Neighborhood" examines how recession-fueled foreclosures are ruining the values of the occupied homes near them by causing high vacancy rates in neighborhoods. "The Gardens of the Queen" dives to a coral reef of the coast of Cuba that is threatened by environmental damage. "The Many Meryls" interviews the actress about her role as Margaret Thatcher.
S44.E14 ∙ The Library/Mount Athos
"The Library" takes an inside look into the Vatican Library. "Mount Athos" goes to Greece to look at monks who live in an ancient monastery.
S44.E15 ∙ The Majority Leader/The Perfect Score/Alone on the Wall
"The Majority Leader" profiles Eric Cantor. "The Perfect Score" interviews Sam Eshaghoff about how he was hired to take the SAT and ACTs for other people. "Alone on the Wall" rebroadcasts a segment on climber Alex Honnold as he scales a rock wall using his bare hands.
S44.E16 ∙ Stem Cell Fraud/Marine Brothers/The Most Expensive Food in the World
"Stem Cell Fraud" looks into a doctor who claims he can treat cerebral palsy. "Marine Brothers" looks at brothers who are serving together in Afghanistan. "The Most Expensive Food in the World" looks into the truffle business.
S44.E17 ∙ Groupon/Qatar/Jake
"Groupon" looks into the popular Internet company and profiles its CEO Andrew Mason. "Qatar" examines the prosperous Middle Eastern country that has remained calm as the Arab Spring rocks the region. "Jake" profiles a young math and science prodigy.
S44.E18 ∙ Into the Wild: The Great Migration/The Secret Language of Elephants/Jane Goodall
"The Great Migration" visits Kenya to see the great wildebeest migration. "The Secret Language of Elephants" looks at scientists who are studying elephant communication. "Jane Goodall" repeats an interview with Lara Logan, the famous Primatologist.
S44.E19 ∙ Defense Secretary Panetta/The Commissioner/Big Game Hunting
"Defense Secretary Panetta" profiles the new defense secretary. "The Commissioner" looks at Roger Goodell head of the NFL. "Big Game Hunting" looks at how some species of big game can be hunted on preserves in the United States.
S44.E20 ∙ Three Remarkable Women: Dolly/Vogue, Anna Wintour/The Many Meryls
"Dolly" interviews country singer Dolly Parton. "Vogue, Anna Wintour" looks at the woman behind Vogue magazine. "The Many Meryls" interviews Meryl Streep about her career and her latest role as Margaret Thatcher.
S44.E21 ∙ Deception at Duke/India's Gold/The Year of Adele
"Deception at Duke" investigates a report that an oncologist at Duke falsified his data. "India's Gold" looks into gold market in India. "The Year of Adele" interviews the singer.
S44.E22 ∙ Trapped in Unemployment/Treating Depression/The Mozart of Chess
"Trapped in Unemployment" looks at a program to help the long-term unemployed get back into the workplace. "Treating Depression" looks at the placebo effect on depression. "The Mozart of Chess" profiles chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen.
S44.E23 ∙ Going to Extremes: The Birdmen/The Sharkman/Alone on the Wall
"The Birdmen" looks at the latest extreme sports craze where people don wing suits and guide off of mountains. "The Sharkman" gets up close to sharks with an experience South African diver. "Alone on the Wall" repeats a profile of Alex Honnold.
S44.E24 ∙ Stuxnet/The Archbishop of Dublin/Redshirting
"Stuxnet" looks at the computer virus that sabotaged Iran's nuclear program and how it may threaten the security of the United States. "The Archbishop of Dublin" examines how the sex abuse crisis in the Irish Catholic Church has turned and archbishop into one of the fieriest critics of the Church. "Redshirting" investigates the controversial practice of holding back children from school so that they can be the oldest in their class rather than the youngest.
S44.E25 ∙ The Spymaster Speaks/Teacher to the World/Aerosmith
"The Spymaster Speaks" discusses the possibility of a nuclear-armed Iran with the former head of Israel's intelligence service. "Teacher to the World" speaks to the head of the "Khan Academy" and looks at the techniques he uses to teach millions of students across the world. "Aerosmith" profiles the famous rock band.
S44.E26 ∙ SpaceX/Face Blindness
"SpaceX" profiles Elon Musk who was the first private citizen to launch a space vehicle into orbit. "Face Blindness" examines the neurological phenomenon of prosopagnosia where a person loses their ability to recognize faces.
S44.E27 ∙ Resurrecting Chrysler/Evidence of Innocence/Novak Djokovic
"Resurrecting Chrysler" examines how the Chrysler company managed go from near bankruptcy to profitability in a few short years. "Evidence of Innocence" interviews Michael Morton who was freed after 25 years in prison thanks to a DNA test. "Novak Djokovic" profiles the Serbian tennis champion and recent Wimbledon winner.
S44.E28 ∙ A Hard Landing/Sugar/Art Market
"A Hard Landing" looks at the end of the space shuttle program and the employment problems of former Kennedy Space Center workers. "Sugar" looks at the devastating effecting that sugar can have on person's health beyond just weight gain. "Art Market" looks at how art dealers and art collectors are doing in the recession.
S44.E29 ∙ An Imperfect Union/The Sport of Kings/Joy in the Congo
Safer announces the recent death of longtime contributor Mike Wallace. "An Imperfect Union" looks at how the recession is effecting countries in the European Union. "The Sport of Kings" looks at the sport of polo and efforts to make it popular in the United States. "Joy in the Congo" profiles the Kinshasa Symphony.
S44.E30 ∙ Remembering Mike Wallace
60 Minutes offers a tribute and memorial to Mike Wallace with clips from his most famous interviews.
S44.E31 ∙ The Case Against Lehman Brothers/Christians of the Holy Land/The Trouble with Treasure
"The Case Against Lehman Brothers" interviews an attorney who investigated the financial collapse of Lehman Brothers. "Christians of the Holy Land" examines the exodus of Christians from the Holy Land. "The Trouble with Treasure" looks at an amateur diver who discovered a hoard of raw emeralds, but must wait in debt as lawyers sort out the ownership claim.
S44.E32 ∙ Hard Measures/Hooked
"Hard Measures" interviews CIA agent and former head of Clandestine Services Jose Rodriguez who defends the CIA's use of enhanced interrogation techniques on al-Qaeda detainees. "Hooked" profiles scientist Nora Volkow whose work is helping to revolutionize our understanding of addiction.
S44.E33 ∙ The Raptor/Cleaning Up Whitley County/Michael Phelps
"The Raptor" examines allegations that the F-22 Raptor is dangerous because lack of oxygen during flight can cause disorientation. "Cleaning Up Whitley County" looks at two Kentucky journalists whose lives were threatened after they began investigation into a corrupt local sheriff. "Michael Phelps" profiles the gold medal swimmer as he prepares for the 2012 Olympics.
S44.E34 ∙ Hank/The Gülen Movement/Role of a Lifetime
"Hank" interviews former CIA officer Hank Crumpton and discusses the work of its National Resources Division. "The Gulen Movement" examines a group of charter school inspired by the teachings of Turkish cleric Fethullah Gulen. "Role of a Lifetime" profiles Gary Sinise and his work with veterans.
S44.E35 ∙ Dropping Out/Hard Cases/Roger Waters
"Dropping Out" looks at billionaire Peter Thiel and his plan to pay people to drop out of college. "Hard Cases" interviews Dr. William Gahl who focuses on patients suffering from rare, debilitating, and undiagnosed medical conditions. "Roger Waters" profiles the former Pink Floyd bass player and composer.
S44.E36 ∙ Final Resting Place/Tel Aviv/The Many Meryls
"Final Resting Place" follows Anderson Cooper as he investigates corruption and fraud in mostly unregulated cemetery business. "Tel Aviv" takes an inside look at Israel's largest city and how its residents find a place of calm in the dangerous Middle East. "The Many Meryls" repeats a profile of the famous actress.
S44.E37 ∙ Honoring Our Troops: Never Seen the Like/Operation Proper Exit/Marine Brothers
A special episode dedicated to the U.S. Military in honor of Memorial Day. "Never Seen the Like" rebroadcasts a profile of medal of honor recipient Dakota Meyer. "Operation Proper Exit" rebroadcasts a segment on a program that helps soldiers get closure by bring them back to the battlefield. "Marine Brothers" rebroadcasts a segment on brothers who are serving together in Afghanistan.
S44.E38 ∙ SpaceX/The Murder of an American Nazi/Angelina
"SpaceX" rebroadcasts a profile Elon Musk and his space company which recently sent a capsule to the International Space Station. "The Murder of an American Nazi" rebroadcasts a segment on the murder of Jeff Hall by his own son. "Angelina" rebroadcasts a profile of the famous actress.
S44.E39 ∙ Defense Secretary Panetta/Big Game Hunting/Parker & Stone
"Defense Secretary Panetta" rebroadcasts a profile of the defense secretary. "Big Game Hunting" rebroadcasts a look at how some species of big game in the United States. "Parker & Stone" rebroadcasts a interview with the creators of South Park about their new musical based on the Book of Mormon.
S44.E40 ∙ Insiders/Freeman Hrabowski/Taylor Swift
"Insiders" rebroadcasts a segment on how lawmakers can legally buy stock based on inside information. "Freeman Hrabowski" rebroadcasts a look at the University of Maryland president who has turned his school into a science and engineering powerhouse. "Taylor Swift" rebroadcasts a profile of the young musician.
S44.E41 ∙ Greg Mortenson/Howard Buffett/Novak Djokovic
"Greg Mortenson" rebroadcasts an investigation into claims that the author was kidnapped by Taliban. "Howard Buffett" rebroadcasts a profile of Warren Buffett's son. "Novak Djokovic" rebroadcasts a profile of the Serbian tennis champion.
S44.E42 ∙ Stuxnet/Qatar/The Most Expensive Food in the World
"Stuxnet" rebroadcasts a segment on the computer virus attacking Iran. "Qatar" rebroadcasts a profile on the small Middle East country. "The Most Expensive Food in the World" rebroadcasts a segment on truffles.
S44.E43 ∙ A Lobbyist's Playbook/Redshirting/The Mozart of Chess
"A Lobbyist's Playbook" rebroadcasts a segment on former Washington lobbyist Jack Abramoff. "Redshirting" rebroadcasts a segment the controversial practice of holding back children from school so that they are the oldest in their class. "The Mozart of Chess" rebroadcasts a profile of chess champion Magnus Carlsen.
S44.E44 ∙ Evidence of Innocence/India's Gold/Michael Phelps
"Evidence of Innocence" rebroadcasts an interview with Michael Morton who was freed after 25 years in prison thanks to a DNA test. "India's Gold" rebroadcasts a look at the gold market in India. "Michael Phelps" rebroadcasts a profile of the Olympic swimmer.
S44.E45 ∙ Hard Times Generation/The Life and Death of Vincent Van Gogh
"Hard Times Generation" rebroadcasts a segment on homeless people in Florida who are forced to live in cars. "The Life and Death of Vincent Van Gogh" rebroadcasts an examination of the life and death of the famous painter and interviews biographers who claim that he may not have taken his own life.
S44.E46 ∙ Sugar/Face Blindness
"Sugar" rebroadcasts a segment on the health dangers beyond weight gain associated with sugar. "Face Blindness" rebroadcasts a segment on the neurological phenomenon of prosopagnosia where a person loses their ability to recognize faces
S44.E47 ∙ Romney Ryan/Trapped in Unemployment/Joy in the Congo
"Romney Ryan" interviews the Republican presidential and vice-presidential candidates. "Trapped in Unemployment" rebroadcasts a segment on program to help the long-term unemployed get back into the workplace. "Joy in the Congo" rebroadcasts a profile of the Kinshasa Symphony.
S44.E48 ∙ The Case Against Lehman Brothers/The Archbishop of Dublin/Aerosmith
"The Case Against Lehman Brothers" rebroadcasts a segment that investigates the financial collapse of Lehman Brothers. "The Archbishop of Dublin" rebroadcasts an interview with an Irish bishop critical of the church's handling of sexual abuse by priests. "Aerosmith" rebroadcasts an interview with the band.
S44.E49 ∙ The Pledge/Stem Cell Fraud/The Sport of Kings
"The Pledge" rebroadcasts a profile of conservative anti-tax activist Grover Norquist. "Stem Cell Fraud" rebroadcasts an investigation to a doctor who falsely claims he can use stem cells to treat cerebral palsy. "The Sport of Kings" rebroadcasts a look at polo and efforts to make it popular in the United States.
S44.E50 ∙ Resurrecting Chrysler/The Flavorists/Teacher to the World
"Resurrecting Chrysler" rebroadcasts a segment on the revitalization of the automaker. "The Flavorists" rebroadcasts a segment on the people who make the artificial flavors in food. "Teacher to the World" rebroadcasts a segment on educator using computer to teach millions around the world.
S45.E1 ∙ The Longest War/Arnold
"The Longest War" interviews General John Allen and Afghan President Hamid Karzai about what is and is not working in the decade old war in Afghanistan. "Arnold" interviews former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger about the infidelities that ended his marriage and his upcoming autobiography.
S45.E2 ∙ Huawei/Sticker Shock/Rodriguez
"Huawei" looks at the Chinese telecommunications giant that some claim poses a security threat to the United States government. "Sticker Shock" investigates the rising prices of glasses. "Rodriguez" interviews the famous singer and songwriter about a recent film about his life.
S45.E3 ∙ Aleppo/Coming Home/James Bond
"Aleppo" goes to Syria for an inside look at how the civil war is destroying communities. "Coming Home" examines a Texas program that seeks to help veterans who are getting in trouble with the law. "James Bond" looks at the long-running James Bond franchise.
S45.E4 ∙ Rocky Mountain High/Resignation/Spielberg
"Rocky Mountain High" examines the thriving medical marijuana industry in Colorado. "Resignation" interviews a former Goldman Sachs's employee who is publicly criticizing the company. "Spielberg" interviews the famous film director. There is also an update on drug accusations against Lance Armstrong.
S45.E5 ∙ The Death and Life of Asheboro/Stealing History/The Face of the Franchise
"The Death and Life of Asheboro" goes to North Carolina to see how one town is doing in the still stalled economy. "Stealing History" investigates how a conman was able to steal thousands of important historical archives over a period of several years. "The Face of the Franchise" profiles the owner of the Jacksonville Jaguars.
S45.E6 ∙ The Broken Senate/McCullough/Leader of the Pack
"The Broken Senate" examines how the U.S. Senate is bogged down in partisan gridlock. "McCullough" interviews popular historian David McCullough who observes that many of the issues that face us to day are similar to issues our country has struggled with in the past. "Leader of the Pack" interviews Aaron Rodgers the NFL MVP and quarterback of the Green Bay Packers.
S45.E7 ∙ Belle Harbor/3 Million Open Jobs/McCullough
"Belle Harbor" interviews residents of New York City about the hurricane Sandy disaster. "Three Million Open Jobs" examines how millions in America remain unemployed while U.S. manufacturers are having trouble filling jobs requiring skill with high-tech machinery. "McCullough" follows the historian to Paris and examines how the city had a profound influence on the United States.
S45.E8 ∙ The Super Cartel/The Baby Lab/The College Game
"The Super Cartel" follows Immigration and Customs Enforcement in a three-year investigation to bust one of the largest drug trafficking rings in history. "The Baby Lab" looks at scientists who are studying whether infants understand morality. "The College Game" takes a close look at college football. "Update" offers an update on the Deepwater Horizon disaster.
S45.E9 ∙ Children Helping Children/The New York City Ballet/Lion Kings
"Children Helping Children" looks at an organization founded by Craig Kielburger that helps empower children to help other children. "The New York City Ballet" goes behind the scenes with Peter Martins to look at the New York Ballet. "Lion Kings" profiles celebrated nature filmmakers Dereck and Beverly Joubert.
S45.E10 ∙ The Cost of Admission/Three Generations of Punishment/Around the World in 20 Days
"The Cost of Admission" investigates allegations that a hospital chain pressured doctors to admit patients regardless of their medical needs. "Three Generations of Punishment" interviews a man born an raised in a North Korean prison camp. "Around the World in 20 Days" profiles tow adventures who have built a solar powered airplane.
S45.E11 ∙ The False Confession Capital/The Race to Save the Tortoise/Hugh Jackman
"The False Confession Capital" examines two cases in Chicago where teenagers were pressured into confessing to crimes the did not commit. "The Race to Save the Tortoise" looks at efforts to protect turtles and tortoises from poachers. "Hugh Jackman" interviews the actor about his role in the film version of Les Miserables. "Update" looks at the current status of Grover Norquist's tax pledge.
S45.E12 ∙ Newtown/Costa Concordia/The Library
"Newtown" examines the recent shooting at a Connecticut elementary school which has taken the lives of 20 children and 6 adults. "Costa Concordia" examines the salvage operation targeting the capsized luxury liner. "The Library" rebroadcasts a segment on the Vatican library.
S45.E13 ∙ The Year of Adele/Rodriguez/Taylor Swift
"The Year of Adele" rebroadcasts a profile and interview with the singer. "Rodriguez" rebroadcasts a profile and interview the famous singer and songwriter about the recent film about his life. "Taylor Swift" rebroadcasts a profile and interview with the young musician.
S45.E14 ∙ Breakthrough/Morten Storm/Judd Apatow
"Breakthrough" examines how researchers have created robotic prostheses that can move based on a person's thoughts. "Morten Storm" interviews a Danish spy who played a crucial role in the killing of Anwar Al Awlaki. "Judd Apatow" interviews the comedy filmmaker.
S45.E15 ∙ The Paper/Design Thinking/Barca
"The Paper" examines why the New Orleans Times-Picayune newspaper is going to a three-day-a-week publishing schedule in response to competition from the Internet. "Design Thinking" examines efforts to incorporate human behavior into design. "Barca" looks at the training system behind Barcelona's winning soccer team.
S45.E16 ∙ March of the Machines/Justice Sotomayor/Free Diving
"March of the Machines" examines how technological advancements have revolutionized the workplace but have not created jobs. "Justice Sotomayor" interviews the Supreme Court Justice about her life, career, and appointment. "Free Diving" looks at the dangerous extreme sport where divers reach great depths on only one breath.
S45.E17 ∙ President Obama & Secretary Clinton/The Fall of Lance Armstrong
"President Obama & Secretary Clinton" offers a special joint interview with the President and the Secretary of State. "The Fall of Lance Armstrong" talks to an Anti-Doping Agent who claims that Lance Armstrong withheld the truth and lied in his recent interview with Oprah Winfrey.
S45.E18 ∙ Attack in Algeria/40 Million Mistakes/Lincoln
"Attack in Algeria" interviews three of the five American survivors of a recent Al Qaeda attack on an Algerian natural gas facility. "40 Million Mistakes" investigates the accuracy of the credits reports that consumers rely on to get credit cards. "Lincoln" examines the president in light of the recent Steven Spielberg film about him.
S45.E19 ∙ Iron Dome/Africa Mercy/Dame Maggie
"Iron Dome" examines a revolutionary defense system in Israel that is protecting the country from rocket attack from the Gaza strip. "Africa Mercy" goes to the world's largest civilian hospital ship and interviews volunteers about their work. "Dame Maggie" profiles Downton Abbey's Maggie Smith.
S45.E20 ∙ The Life and Death of Clay Hunt/China's Real Estate Mogul/China's Real Estate Bubble
"The Life and Death of Clay Hunt" examines the death of a Marine Veteran who worked with other soldiers with PTSD. "China's Real Estate Mogul" interviews Zhang Xin one of the richest self-made billionaire women in the world. "China's Real Estate Bubble" examines whether there is a residential real estate bubble in China.
S45.E21 ∙ Lethal Medicine/Sheryl Sandberg/God's Architect
"Lethal Medicine" investigates the source of a tainted pain medication that caused a fungal meningitis that has killed 48 people. "Sheryl Sandberg" interviews the chief operating officer of Facebook. "God's Architect" examines Antoni Gaudí's beautiful Sagrada Família in Barcelona which has been under construction for 130 years.
S45.E22 ∙ The American Nuns/The Innovator/Hit Man
"The American Nuns" examines how some liberal Roman Catholic nuns in the United States are disillusioned with the Church. "The Innovator" interviews Twitter creator Jack Dorsey about his past work and his current company Square. "Hit Man" interviews John Veasey a former hit man for the Philadelphia Mob.
S45.E23 ∙ Crackdown in Russia/Blindsided/The Nile Crocodile
"Crackdown in Russia" examines how the Russian punk protest band Pussy Riot staged an anti-Putin rally in Moscow and are now facing stiff prison sentences. "Blindsided" interviews Brian Banks a former football prospect who life was changed when he was sent to prison on a rape charge for which he was later exonerated. "The Nile Crocodile" examines the man-eating Nile crocodile that is both graceful and dangerous.
S45.E24 ∙ The Pioneer Hotel Fire/The Lost Boys
"The Pioneer Hotel Fire" investigated the Pioneer Fire in Tucson that killed 29 people in 1970 and argues that new evidence may free the man who was judged to be responsible and was imprisoned for 42 years. "The Lost Boys" follows several Sudanese refugees who have resettled in the United States.
S45.E25 ∙ 12-14/Linsanity
"12-14" interviews the parents and families of the victims of the Newton massacre and examines how they are now working to change gun laws in order to prevent future gun violence. "Linsanity" profiles Asian-American basketball star Jeremy Lin who shot from obscurity to stardom in a manner of a few weeks.
S45.E26 ∙ The Warlord/The Knuckleballer/Marfa, Texas
"The Warlord" goes to Africa to examine search for Joseph Kony who is one of the world's most wanted warlords. "The Knuckleballer" profiles baseball pitcher and Cy Young Award winner R.A. Dickey. "Marfa, Texas" goes to a West Texas town where a group of cowboys and artists are creating a cultural hub.
S45.E27 ∙ The Boston Bombings/Sniffing for Bombs/The 9-11 Museum
"The Boston Bombings" investigates the Boston Marathon bombing and interviews Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis. "Sniffing Out Bombs" looks at how dogs are being used domestically for anti-terror operations. "The 9/11 Museum" offers the first in-depth look at the National September 11 Memorial Museum currently under construction at Ground Zero.
S45.E28 ∙ Angel of Death/Rosie's Run for the Roses
"Angel of Death" offers the first interview with serial killer Charles Cullen who confessed to killing 40 patients while working as a nurse. "Rosie's Run for the Roses" profiles American jockey Rosie Napravnik who is one of only a few successful jockeys in the history of horse-racing.
S45.E29 ∙ Counterinsurgency Cops/Robin Hood/Invisible Wounds
"Counterinsurgency Cops" examines how counterinsurgency tactics developed by the military are being used in the United States to take back the streets from criminal gangs. "Robin Hood" interviews Paul Tudor Jones who founded the Robin Hood Foundation a charity that helps New York's neediest people. "Invisible Wounds" looks at how tens of thousands of veterans suffer permanent brain injuries from concussions.
S45.E30 ∙ The Rescue of Jessica Buchanan/Succeeding as Civilians/Bill Gates 2.0
"The Rescue of Jessica Buchanan" interviews the American aid worker about her terrifying kidnapping and her dramatic nighttime rescue by Navy SEALs in the desert of Somalia. "Succeeding As Civilians" talks to an Air Force veteran and business professor who is teaching veterans how to start their own businesses. "Bill Gates 2.0" interviews the founder of Microsoft about his current life and philanthropy.
S45.E31 ∙ A Face in the Crowd/Three Generations of Punishment/Michael Jackson
"A Face in the Crowd" examines how the use of computer facial recognition technology is making it harder to stay anonymous. "Three Generations of Punishment" rebroadcasts a segment on a North Korean defector who grew upon in brutal political prison. "Michael Jackson" offers a rare look at the personal effects of the late rock star.
S45.E32 ∙ A Long and Dangerous Journey/Lion Kings/Taylor Swift
"A Long and Dangerous Journey" examines the plight of thousands of Afghan boys who have fled their war-torn country and made it to Europe. "Lion Kings" rebroadcasts a segment on lion documentary filmmakers Dereck and Beverly Joubert. "Taylor Swift" rebroadcasts a segment on the popular singer and songwriter.
S45.E33 ∙ Breakthrough/Stealing History/Dame Maggie
"Breakthrough" rebroadcasts a segment on how researchers have created robotic prostheses that can move based on a person's thoughts. "Stealing History" rebroadcasts an investigation into how a conman was able to steal thousands of important historical archives over a period of several years. "Dame Maggie" rebroadcasts a profile of Downton Abbey's Maggie Smith.
S45.E34 ∙ The Cost of Admission/Justice Sotomayor/God's Architect
"The Cost of Admission" rebroadcasts an investigation into allegations that a hospital chain pressured doctors to admit patients regardless of their medical needs. "Justice Sotomayor" rebroadcasts an interview with the Supreme Court Justice about her life, career, and appointment. "God's Architect" rebroadcasts a segment examining Antoni Gaudí's beautiful Sagrada Família in Barcelona which has been under construction for 130 years.
S45.E35 ∙ The Super Cartel/Sticker Shock/Barca
"The Super Cartel" rebroadcasts a segment on how Immigration and Customs Enforcement busted one of the largest drug trafficking rings in history. "Sticker Shock" rebroadcasts an investigation into the rising prices of glasses. "Barca" rebroadcasts a look at the training system behind Barcelona's winning soccer team.
S45.E36 ∙ Evidence of Innocence/Crackdown in Russia/Design Thinking
"Evidence of Innocence" rebroadcasts a segment on how an innocent man was freed after 25 years in prison due to DNA evidence. "Crackdown in Russia" rebroadcasts a segment on the Russian female punk protest band Pussy Riot. "Design Thinking" rebroadcasts a segment on David Kelley who is trying to incorporate human behavior into design.
S45.E37 ∙ Sheryl Sandberg/McCullough
"Sheryl Sandberg" rebroadcasts and interview with the controversial chief operating officer of the social networking giant Facebook. "McCullough" rebroadcasts an interview with popular author and historian David McCullough who talks about United States history.
S45.E38 ∙ Hugh Jackman/Lincoln/James Bond
A special "Night at the Movies" edition. "Hugh Jackman" rebroadcasts an interview with the famous Australian actor about his role in Les Miserables. "Lincoln" rebroadcasts a segment on the new Steven Spielberg film about the American emancipator. "James Bond" rebroadcasts a segment on the latest film in the long-running spy series.
S45.E39 ∙ Angel of Death/The Race to Save the Tortoise
"Angel of Death" rebroadcasts an interview with the serial killer nurse Charles Cullen who may be responsible for as many as 40 murders. "The Race to Save the Tortoise" rebroadcasts a segment on efforts to save turtles and tortoises from poachers.
S45.E40 ∙ Sniffing for Bombs/The Lost Boys
"Sniffing For Bombs" rebroadcasts a segment on dogs that are trained to sniff for bombs as part of domestic anti-terrorist operations. "The Lost Boys" rebroadcasts a segment on several Sudanese refugees who have resettled in the United States.
S45.E41 ∙ The American Nuns/Bill Gates 2.0/The Baby Lab
"The American Nuns" rebroadcasts a segment on liberal nuns in the United States who are disillusioned with the Roman Catholic Church. "Bill Gates 2.0" rebroadcasts an interview with the Microsoft founder about his philanthropy. "The Baby Lab" rebroadcasts a segment on scientists who are studying whether infants understand morality.
S45.E42 ∙ Counterinsurgency Cops/Africa Mercy/Marfa, Texas
"Counterinsurgency Cops" rebroadcasts a segment on how counterinsurgency tactics developed by the military are being used in the United States to take back the streets from criminal gangs. "Africa Mercy" rebroadcasts a segment on the world's largest civilian hospital ship. "Marfa, Texas" rebroadcasts a segment on the West Texas town and cultural hub.
S45.E43 ∙ Lethal Medicine/China's Real Estate Mogul/China's Real Estate Bubble
"Lethal Medicine" rebroadcasts an investigation into the source of a tainted pain medication. "China's Real Estate Mogul" rebroadcasts an interview with Zhang Xin one of the richest self-made billionaire women in the world. "China's Real Estate Bubble" rebroadcasts a segment on whether there is a residential real estate bubble in China.
S45.E44 ∙ Morten Storm/Robin Hood/Free Diving
"Morten Storm" rebroadcasts an interview with a Danish spy who played a crucial role in the killing of Anwar Al Awlaki. "Robin Hood" rebroadcasts an interview with the founder of New York's Robin Hood Foundation. "Free Diving" rebroadcasts a look at the dangerous extreme sport.
S45.E45 ∙ 40 Million Mistakes/A Face in the Crowd/The Nile Crocodile
"40 Million Mistakes" rebroadcasts an investigation of the accuracy of credits reports that consumers rely on to get credit cards. "A Face in the Crowd" rebroadcasts a segment on how the use of computer facial recognition technology is making it harder to stay anonymous. "The Nile Crocodile" rebroadcasts a segment on the man-eating Nile crocodile.
S45.E46 ∙ Costa Concordia/Teacher to the World/The Innovator
"Costa Concordia" rebroadcasts a segment on the salvage operation targeting the capsized luxury liner. "Teacher to the World" rebroadcasts a segment on an educator using computers to teach millions around the world. "The Innovator" rebroadcasts an interview with Twitter creator Jack Dorsey.
S45.E47 ∙ March of the Machines/The 9-11 Museum/Michael Jackson
"March of the Machines" rebroadcasts a segment about technological advancements at workplace. "The 9/11 Museum" rebroadcasts a look at the National September 11 Memorial Museum currently under construction at Ground Zero. "Michael Jackson" rebroadcasts a look at the personal effects of the late rock star.
S45.E48 ∙ Syria/The Briefer/Rocky Mountain High
"Syria" interviews Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and President Obama about the use of chemical weapons in the Syrian civil war. "The Briefer" profiles Deputy CIA Director Michael Morell who advises the president on the situation in Syria. "Rocky Mountain High" rebroadcasts a segment on the thriving medical marijuana industry in Colorado.
S46.E1 ∙ The Secretary of State/Imminent Danger/Killing Jesus
"The Secretary of State" interviews John Kerry about U.S. efforts to halt the use of chemical weapons in Syria. "Imminent Danger" takes a look at the mental health system and examines whether it is failing those with severe mental illnesses like schizophrenia. "Killing Jesus" interviews controversial Fox News host Bill O'Reilly about his new book.
S46.E2 ∙ Disability, USA/Super 6-1/Cosmic Roulette
"Disability, USA" takes a look at the alarming state of the federal disability program. "Super 6-1" interviews eyewitnesses and looks at never-before-seen footage of the 1993 Battle of Mogadishu. "Cosmic Roulette" examines the dangers posed by near-Earth asteroids.
S46.E3 ∙ Detroit/Boy Wonder/Rescue
"Detroit" takes a look at efforts to revive the Midwestern city which is teetering on the brink of bankruptcy. "Boy Wonder" interviews a teenage science student who may have invented an early test for pancreatic cancer. "Rescue" profiles a bank manager who managed to save 105 Vietnamese bank workers during the fall of Saigon.
S46.E4 ∙ Washington's Open Secret/Dick Cheney's Heart/Return of the Humpbacks
"Washington's Open Secret" examines how members of Congress use funds donated to their political action committees for personal use. "Dick Cheney's Heart" interviews the former vice president about his problems with heart disease. "Return of the Humpbacks" profiles two different individuals who are working to save the endangered humpback whale.
S46.E5 ∙ Benghazi/The Deputy Director/The Greatest Show on Earth
"Benghazi" interviews an man who claims to be an eyewitness to the al Qaeda attack on the U.S. consulate in Libya. "The Deputy Director" interviews Mike Morell the former Deputy Director of the CIA. "The Greatest Show on Earth" goes backstage at the Metropolitan Opera to look at efforts to reinvigorating the centuries-old art form.
S46.E6 ∙ Guantanamo/Lamborghini/The Perfectionist
"Guantanamo" visits the military base in Cuba where accused 9/11 terrorists will soon face the biggest war crimes tribunal since Nuremberg. "Lamborghini" offers an inside look at the luxury automobile company. "The Perfectionist" profiles Nick Saban head football coach of the University of Alabama.
S46.E7 ∙ 210 Days in Captivity/GoPro/Capturing History
"210 Days in Captivity" interviews Matthew Schrier about how he was held hostage in Syria. "GoPro" examines the revolutionary camera and how it became the top selling camera in the world. "Capturing History" profiles freelance photojournalist Henry Grossman. Lara Logan apologizes for inaccuracies in the previous aired segment on Benghazi.
S46.E8 ∙ Gitmo/The Giving Pledge/The Recyclers
"Gitmo" offers a rate inside view of Guantanamo Bay prison where 164 accused terrorists have been locked up without charge or trial. "The Giving Pledge" looks at a group of billionaires who have pledged to give at least a half of their fortunes to charity. "The Recyclers" looks at an orchestra that originates in one of the poorest places in Paraguay.
S46.E9 ∙ The Gaskos/The War Within/Gladwell
"The Gaskos" looks at the 16-year search and eventual capture of Boston mobster Whitey Bulger. "The War Within" investigates a new kind of therapy that may help veterans who are suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. "Gladwell" interviews the writer Malcolm Gladwell about the link between adversity and innovation.
S46.E10 ∙ Amazon/The Capitol Dome/Free Diving
"Amazon" interviews CEO Jeff Bezos about the Internet company's plan to deliver packages by drone. "The Capitol Dome" celebrates the 150th anniversary of the Capitol Dome by looking at its history. "Free Diving" rebroadcasts a segment on the extreme sport.
S46.E11 ∙ Mandela/Survivor
"Mandela" pays tribute to the late South Africa leader and rebroadcasts a segment about his life and family. "Survivor" interviews former Navy Seal Marcus Luttrell who was the lone survivor of a heated 2005 battle with the Taliban in Afghanistan.
S46.E12 ∙ Inside the NSA/The Copts
"Inside the NSA" offers an inside look at the secretive National Security Agency and interviews some of the people involved in the agency including its director. "The Copts" examines the ancient sect of Egyptian Christians and looks at how they are suffering persecution due to the recent unrest in Egypt.
S46.E13 ∙ Susan Rice/Rocky Mountain High/Quarterback Guru
"Susan Rice" profiles the U.S. National Security Advisor. "Rocky Mountain High" rebroadcasts a segment on the thriving medical marijuana industry in Colorado. "Quarterback Guru" looks at a program that teachers young quarterbacks how to make it to the college level and possibly the NFL.
S46.E14 ∙ The Birdmen/Spy on the Ice/The Nile Crocodile
"The Birdmen" rebroadcasts a segment on a group of extreme athletes who have made a suit the can fly. "Spy on the Ice" rebroadcasts a segment on how robotic cameras are used in a polar bear documentary. "The Nile Crocodile" rebroadcasts a segment on the man-eating Nile crocodile that is both graceful and dangerous.
S46.E15 ∙ The Cleantech Crash/Hollywood's Villain/Volcanoes
"The Cleantech Crash" critically examines clean-tech energy alternatives to fossil fuels and whether they have been successful. "Hollywood's Villain" profiles Kim Dotcom the founder of Megaupload which has been accused of Internet piracy. "Volcanoes" looks at what we know about volcanoes.
S46.E16 ∙ The Case of Alex Rodriguez/Memory Wizards
"The Case of Alex Rodriguez" investigates the doping case of New York Yankee Alex Rodriguez and interviews Anthony Bosch who claims to assist him in his drug use. "Memory Wizards" revisits the story of people with superior autobiographical memory who can remember virtually every day of their lives.
S46.E17 ∙ Rescue of Jessica Buchanan/The Lost Boys
"Rescue of Jessica Buchanan" rebroadcasts a segment on the rescue of an American aid worker in Somalia. "The Lost Boys" rebroadcasts a segment on Sudanese refugees who fled the Sudanese civil war and resettled throughout the United States.
S46.E18 ∙ Nowhere to Go/Help Wanted/Jay Leno
"Nowhere to Go" investigates the severe shortcomings in mental health care for young people. "Help Wanted" examines Year Up program that helps disadvantaged youths find jobs in American corporations. "Jay Leno" interview the host of the Tonight Show on the eve of his departure from the show.
S46.E19 ∙ Amazing Kids: Boy Wonder/Children Helping Children/The Mozart of Chess
"Boy Wonder" rebroadcasts a segment on teenage science student who may have invented an early test for pancreatic cancer. "Children Helping Children" rebroadcasts a look at an organization founded by Craig Kielburger that helps empower children to help other children. "The Mozart of Chess" rebroadcasts a profile of chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen.
S46.E20 ∙ Sex Matters/100,000 Homes/Philip Seymour Hoffman
"Sex Matters" examines how the FDA does not often suggest different drug doses based on sex despite the fact that many drugs are metabolized differently by men and women. "100,000 Homes" looks at how providing housing for homeless people with medical problems may actually save taxpayer money. "Philip Seymour Hoffman" rebroadcasts a segment on the recently deceased actor.
S46.E21 ∙ Enemy of the State/The F-35/Cate Blanchett
"Enemy of the State" looks at corruption in Russian government and how the fight to expose corruption has created a rift between the Unites States and Russia. "The F-35" takes an inside look at the most expensive weapons system in history. "Cate Blanchett" interviews the Australia actress who is up for an Oscar.
S46.E22 ∙ Shooting at Chardon High/The Con Man/Liam Neeson
"Shooting at Chardon High" interviews an assistant football coach who stopped a gunman at a high school. "The Con Man" interview famous art forger Wolfgang Beltracchi. "Liam Neeson" interviews the actor about his wife's untimely death and his future in movies.
S46.E23 ∙ The Gaskos/The Murder of an American Nazi/Stealing History
"The Gaskos" rebroadcasts a segment on the capture of elusive Boston gangster Whitey Bulger. "The Murder of an American Nazi" rebroadcasts a segment on the murder of a neo-Nazi leader by his own son. "Stealing History" rebroadcasts a segment on the theft of American historical artifacts.
S46.E24 ∙ The Data Brokers/Heart of the Revolution/Alma
"The Data Brokers" investigate the private companies that collect and analyze the personal information of millions of Americans. "Heart of the Revolution" reports on the political changes sweeping Ukraine and the crisis in the Crimea. "Alma" looks at a new radio telescope that will allow scientists to see parts of the universe that they have never before seen.
S46.E25 ∙ Bassem Youssef/Drones Over America/Cajun Ketchup
"Bassem Youssef" profiles the Egyptian television political humorist who is compared to American satirist Jon Stewart. "Drones Over America" looks at the future of commercial drones in American. "Cajun Ketchup" takes a behind the scenes look at the making of Tabasco sauce.
S46.E26 ∙ Manhunt/The Pink Panthers/The Cartoonist
"Manhunt" offers an inside look at the manhunt to catch the perpetrators of last year's Boston Marathon bombing. "The Pink Panthers" looks at a group of European thieves that have stolen $500 million in jewelry and art over a period of 20 years. "The Cartoonist" offers a behind the scenes look at how The New Yorker selects its famous cartoons.
S46.E27 ∙ Rigged/Fast Cars and Rocket Ships/The Virtuoso
"Rigged" examines how high speed traders are using fiber optic cables to work the stock market to their advantage. "Fast Cars and Rocket Ships" profiles rocket and automobile pioneer Elon Musk. "The Virtuoso" profiles blind jazz musician Marcus Roberts.
S46.E28 ∙ 3 Years Later/The Health Wagon/Discovered
"3 Years Later" goes to Japan to revisit the site of the Fukushima nuclear accident which turned the area into a toxic ghost town frozen in past. "The Health Wagon" reports on how nurses are providing badly needed health care to the uninsured poor of Appalachia. "Discovered" examines the Nazi looted billion-dollar art trove of Cornelius Gurlitt.
S46.E29 ∙ Francis/Hometown Favorite
"Francis" looks at the new pope of the Catholic Church who is spurning tradition and bring a humility and humanity back to the papacy. "Hometown Favorite" talks to marathon runner and Boston-area native Shalane Flanagan about last years Boston Marathon attack and how it has affected her preparation for this year's marathon.
S46.E30 ∙ Robin Hood/Memory Wizards/Joy in the Congo
"Robin Hood" rebroadcasts a segment on the Robin Hood Foundation a charity that helps New York's neediest people. "Memory Wizards" rebroadcasts a segment on people with superior autobiographical memory. "Joy in the Congo" rebroadcasts a profile of the Kinshasa Symphony.
S46.E31 ∙ America's Missile Fields/Saving the Children
"America's Missile Fields" takes a special behind-the-scenes look into one of the U.S. Air Force's nuclear missile control center. "Saving the Children" profiles British humanitarian Nicholas Winton who helped save hundreds of mostly Jewish children from Nazi-occupied Czechoslovakia.
S46.E32 ∙ Over a Barrel/90+
"Over a Barrel" looks at how oil giant BP is complaining about the interpretation of an agreement it made to compensate victims of the 2010 Gulf oil spill. "90+" examines a landmark study of thousands of elderly retirees living in Southern California that is intended to reveal factors that contribute to long life.
S46.E33 ∙ Washington's Open Secret/Emergency/Salmon in the Sea
"Washington's Open Secret" rebroadcasts a segment on how members of Congress use funds donated to their political action committees for personal use. "Emergency" looks at a hospital in Africa founded by Dr. Gino Strada that helps people suffering from complications of untreated strep throat. "Salmon in the Sea" examines whether salmon farmers in the Pacific Northwest are threatening wild salmon population.
S46.E34 ∙ 8 Days in Tehran/The Capitol Dome/The Recyclers
"8 Days in Tehran" reports from Iran on the new president Hassan Rouhani and the prospect of a nuclear deal. "The Capitol Dome" rebroadcasts a segment on the 150th anniversary of the Capitol Dome. "The Recyclers" rebroadcasts a segment on an orchestra that originates in one of the poorest places in Paraguay.
S46.E35 ∙ The War Within/Sex Matters/Liam Neeson
"The War Within" rebroadcasts a segment on a new kind of therapy that may help veterans who are suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. "Sex Matters" rebroadcasts a segment on how drugs are metabolized differently by men and women. "Liam Neeson" rebroadcasts an interview with the famous actor.
S46.E36 ∙ The Shooting at Chardon High/The F-35/Capturing Histoy
"The Shooting at Chardon High" rebroadcasts an interview with an assistant football coach who stopped a gunman at a high school. "The F-35" rebroadcasts an inside look at the most expensive weapons system in history. "Capturing History" rebroadcasts a profile of freelance photojournalist Henry Grossman.
S46.E37 ∙ Imminent Danger/Bassem Youssef/Cosmic Roulette
"Imminent Danger" rebroadcasts a segment investigating America's mental health system. "Bassem Youssef" rebroadcasts a profile of the Egyptian political humorist. "Cosmic Roulette" rebroadcasts a segment on the dangers posed by asteroids falling from space.
S46.E38 ∙ Sticker Shock/100,000 Homes/Jay Leno
"Sticker Shock" rebroadcasts a segment on the world's largest eye-wear company. "100,000 Homes" rebroadcasts a segment on providing housing for homeless people with medical problems. "Jay Leno" rebroadcasts an interview with the host of the Tonight Show on the eve of his departure from the show.
S46.E39 ∙ Disability, USA/Lamborghini/Cate Blanchett
"Disability, USA" rebroadcasts an investigation into the alarming state of federal disability programs. "Lamborghini" rebroadcasts a segment on the luxury automobile company. "Cate Blanchett" rebroadcasts an interview with the popular Australia actress.
S46.E40 ∙ Hollywood's Villain/Gladwell/Volcanoes
"Hollywood's Villain" rebroadcasts a segment on Kim Dotcom the founder of Megaupload which has been accused of Internet piracy. "Gladwell" rebroadcast a segment on the writer Malcolm Gladwell and the link between adversity and innovation. "Volcanoes" rebroadcasts a look at what we know about volcanoes.
S46.E41 ∙ America's Missile Fields/Discovered
"America's Missile Fields" rebroadcasts a special behind-the-scenes look into one of the U.S. Air Force's nuclear missile control center. "Discovered" rebroadcasts an examination of the Nazi looted billion-dollar art trove of Cornelius Gurlitt.
S46.E42 ∙ The Giving Pledge/Rescue/The Greatest Show on Earth
"The Giving Pledge" rebroadcasts a look at a group of billionaires who have pledged to give at least a half of their fortunes to charity. "Rescue" rebroadcasts a profile a bank manager who saved 105 Vietnamese bank workers during the fall of Saigon. "The Greatest Show on Earth" rebroadcasts a look at the Metropolitan Opera.
S46.E43 ∙ Help Wanted/Alma/The Nile Crocodile
"Help Wanted" rebroadcasts an examination of the Year Up program that helps disadvantaged youths. "Alma" rebroadcasts a look at a new radio telescope. "The Nile Crocodile" rebroadcasts a segment on the man-eating Nile crocodile that is both graceful and dangerous.
S46.E44 ∙ China's Real Estate Bubble/The Con Man/Cajun Ketchup
"China's Real Estate Bubble" rebroadcasts a segment on whether there is a residential real estate bubble in China. "The Con Man" rebroadcasts an interview with famous art forger Wolfgang Beltracchi. "Cajun Ketchup" rebroadcasts a look at the making of Tabasco sauce.
S46.E45 ∙ The Case of Alex Rodriguez/Go Pro
"The Case of Alex Rodriguez" rebroadcasts an investigation into the doping case of New York Yankee Alex Rodriguez. "GoPro" rebroadcasts a segment on the revolutionary camera that has quickly become one of the top selling cameras in the world.
S46.E46 ∙ Rigged/The Health Wagon/The Cartoonist
"Rigged" rebroadcasts a segment on how high speed traders are using fiber optic cables to rig the stock market. "The Health Wagon" rebroadcasts a report on nurses who are providing health car to Appalachia. "The Cartoonist" rebroadcasts a look at how The New Yorker selects its famous cartoons.
S46.E47 ∙ The Databrokers/Three Years Later/Return of the Humpbacks
"The Data Brokers" rebroadcasts a segment on companies that collect and analyze personal information. "3 Years Later" rebroadcasts a segment on the Fukushima nuclear accident. "Return of the Humpbacks" rebroadcasts a profile of two people who are working to save the humpback whale.
S46.E48 ∙ The Pink Panthers/90+
"The Pink Panthers" rebroadcasts a look at a group of European thieves that have stolen $500 million in jewelry and art over a period of 20 years. "90+" rebroadcasts a segment on a study of thousands of elderly retirees living in Southern California.
S46.E49 ∙ Over a Barrel/Saving the Children/The Quarterback Guru
"Over a Barrel" rebroadcasts a segment on BP and its problems with the agreement it made to compensate victims of the 2010 Gulf oil spill. "Saving the Children" rebroadcasts a profile of British humanitarian Nicholas Winton. "Quarterback Guru" rebroadcasts a segment on a program that aims to mold young quarterbacks for the NFL.
S46.E50 ∙ Nowhere to Go/The Gaskos/The Perfectionist
"Nowhere to Go" rebroadcasts an investigation into the severe shortcomings in mental health care for young people. "The Gaskos" rebroadcasts a segment on the capture of elusive Boston gangster Whitey Bulger. "The Perfectionist" rebroadcasts a profile of the head football coach of the University of Alabama.
S47.E1 ∙ The Islamic State/The Tax Refund Scam
"The Islamic State" goes to northern Iraq to interview Kurdish Peshmerga fighters who are fighting the militant Islamic State of Iraq and Syria. "The Tax Refund Scam" examines a scam that has cost the U.S. Treasury billions of dollars in fraudulent tax refunds.
S47.E2 ∙ President Obama/Chairman Ma
"President Obama" interviews the president about domestic and foreign and issues including the bombing he has ordered against the terrorists of ISIS. "Chairman Ma" profiles the executive director of the Chinese company Alibaba which is now valued at $231 billion.
S47.E3 ∙ The Director/The Cost of Cancer Drugs/The Smartest Dog in the World
"The Director" interviews the director of the FBI about terrorism, cybercrime, and other new challenges facing the bureau. "The Cost of Cancer Drugs" investigates why drugs for cancer treatments are so high. "The Smartest Dog in the World" looks at a dog that can seemingly identify the names of over a thousand different toys.
S47.E4 ∙ The Director/The War on Leaks/Public Enemy
"The Director" continues an interview with FBI director James Comey about cyber-crime. "The War on Leaks" interviews James Risen who broke the story on a secret wiretapping program of the NSA. "Public Enemy" looks at the capture of Sinaloa drug cartel kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman.
S47.E5 ∙ Ending Life/Gold Rush/Saving History
"Ending Life" examines euthanasia and interviews a woman who was arrested for helping her dying father kill himself. "Gold Rush" goes to the Yukon to report on a new gold rush. "Saving History" looks at efforts to preserve some Italy's most iconic architectural treasures.
S47.E6 ∙ Treating Ebola/Breeding Out Disease/Foo Fighters
"Treating Ebola" interviews the nurses who treated American Ebola patient Thomas Eric Duncan. "Breeding Out Disease" examines how genetic testing and in vitro fertilization may help scientists weed out diseases before they emerge. "Foo Fighters" profiles the popular rock band and its lead singer Dave Grohl.
S47.E7 ∙ Recruiting for ISIS/Under Fire/Blake Shelton
"Recruiting for ISIS" examines how Islamic radicals in London are recruiting British citizens for battle in Syria and Iraq. "Under Fire" talks to a former Navy Seal who is under fire for writing a book about the raid on Osama bin Laden. "Blake Shelton" interviews the country music star.
S47.E8 ∙ The Ebola Hot Zone/Cleaning Up the VA/Steve Carell
"The Ebola Hot Zone" goes to Libera to take a first hand look at an Ebola treatment center run by the International Medical Corps. "Cleaning Up the VA" talks to Secretary for Veterans Affairs Robert McDonald about efforts to reorganize the VA. "Steve Carell" talks to the comedic actor about his new dramatic role.
S47.E9 ∙ Water/Cardinal Sean/Mandy Patinkin
"Water" examines reports on the depletion of groundwater across the globe focusing on California. "Cardinal Sean" interviews the archbishop of Boston and the head of the Roman Catholic Church's new commission to fight sex abuse. "Mandy Patinkin" interview the actor about his work of film, television, and the stage.
S47.E10 ∙ Falling Apart/Chernobyl/Forgotten Corner of Hell
"Falling Apart" examine how infrastructure including roads, bridges, airports, and railways are decaying all over the country. "Chernobyl" visits the site of the decades old Soviet nuclear disaster. "Forgotten Corner of Hell" goes to Palau to follow a team searching for the remains of World War II airmen.
S47.E11 ∙ War and Hunger/Swiping Your Card/The Lion Whisperer
"War and Hunger" goes to Jordan to look at United Nation's efforts to feed millions of refugees from Syria's civil war. "Swiping Your Card" examines how hackers infiltrate the U.S. financial system and stealing credit card numbers. "The Lion Whisperer" looks at the treatment of lions in South African animal parks and the effort to stop canned lion hunting.
S47.E12 ∙ The Spill at Dan River/Disrupting Cancer/The City of Music
"The Spill at Dan River" examines how Duke Energy is handling a coal ash waste spill in North Carolina. "Disrupting Cancer" talks to a billionaire doctor who is developing some unconventional ways of treating cancer. "The City of Music" goes to Cremona, Italy, where artisans craft musical instruments in the spirit of Stradivarius.
S47.E13 ∙ Denied/Inside Homs/Mindfulness
"Denied" examines how insurance companies deny treatment to mentally ill people who are dangers to themselves and other. "Inside Homs" offers an inside look at the Syrian Civil War and talks to eyewitnesses from the besieged city. "Mindfulness" talks to scientists who are investigating self-awareness.
S47.E14 ∙ Cuba/Senator Tom Coburn/Reese Witherspoon
"Cuba" goes to Havana to report on the reopening of diplomatic relations between the United States and the Caribbean county. "Senator Tom Coburn" interviews the retiring conservative senator from Oklahoma. "Reese Witherspoon" interviews the actress about her efforts to start a production company.
S47.E15 ∙ Pope Francis/The Library
"Pope Francis" rebroadcasts a segment on the new pope of the Catholic Church who is spurning tradition and bringing a humility and humanity back to the papacy. "The Library" rebroadcasts a segment that offers a behind the scenes look at the Vatican library.
S47.E16 ∙ Ending America's Longest War/Alive and Kickin
"Ending America's Longest War" interviews U.S. General John Campbell and Afghan President Ashraf Ghani about the draw down of coalition forces in Afghanistan. "Alive and Kickin" profiles a Harlem choir for mature adults that is helping to give older voices new control over their challenging lives.
S47.E17 ∙ Colorado Pot/Obamacare/Up
"Colorado Pot" examines the state's growing recreational marijuana business one year after legalization. "Obamacare" interviews the author of a new book that claims that the Affordable Care Act will eventually become unaffordable. "Up" looks at how some severely wounded veterans are climbing the world's tallest mountains.
S47.E18 ∙ The Republican Leaders/The Cleveland Division/Li Na
"The Republican Leaders" interviews House Speaker John Boehner and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. "The Cleveland Division" takes an in depth and behind the scenes look at police in America. "Li Na" profiles the famous Chinese tennis player.
S47.E19 ∙ Foo Fighters/Blake Shelton/City of Music
"Foo Fighters" rebroadcasts a profile of the popular rock band and its lead singer Dave Grohl. "Blake Shelton" rebroadcasts an interview with the country music star. "The City of Music" rebroadcasts a look at the music instrument makers of Cremona, Italy.
S47.E20 ∙ Darpa Dan/The Swiss Leaks/Selma
"Darpa Dan" examines the U.S. military's Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency and interviews cyber warfare specialist Dan Kaufman. "The Swiss Leaks" investigates one of the biggest leaks in Swiss banking history. "Selma" talks to the director of a new movie about Martin Luther King, Jr.
S47.E21 ∙ ZMapp/A New Kind of Terrorist/Bradley Cooper
"ZMapp" examines the long and complicated development of a promising new anti-Ebola drug. "A New Kind of Terrorist" goes to France to investigate the neighborhoods and prisons that gave rise to two deadly terrorist attacks in Paris. "Bradley Cooper" profiles the famous film actor.
S47.E22 ∙ Remembering Bob Simon
Remembering Bob Simon offers a memorial to the late CBS correspondent and looks at some of his favorite stories. "Bob Simon" looks at his body of work and interviews some of his friends and co-workers. "The Shame of Srebrenica" rebroadcasts a segment on the Srebrenica massacre. "The Sea Gypsies" rebroadcasts a look at how a nomadic sea tribe was able to survive a tsunami. "The Recyclers" rebroadcasts a segment on an orchestra that originates in one of the poorest places in Paraguay.
S47.E23 ∙ The Storm After the Storm/Lumber Liquidators/Who Is Larry David?
"The Storm After the Storm" investigates allegations that homeowners were denied flood insurance claims after Hurricane Sandy because of fraudulent engineering reports. "Lumber Liquidators" investigates safety and health violations that may have been committed by the lumber supply company. "Who is Larry David?" interviews the famous comedian.
S47.E24 ∙ Who Killed the Prosecutor?/Coming Home/The Maestro
"Who Killed the Prosecutor?" investigates the untimely death of an Argentine prosecutor who died right before pressuring charges against the country's government. "Coming Home" talks to veterans of a Marine company that took especially high casualties in Afghanistan. "The Maestro" profiles celebrated New York Metropolitan Opera Music Director James Levine.
S47.E25 ∙ Dead or Alive/A Few Good Women/Back to the Wild
"Dead or Alive" examines how errors in the Social Security Administration's Death Master File can result in false payments and identity verification problems. "A Few Good Women" looks at an effort by the Marines to find women to serve in combat. "Back to the Wild" looks at a family of zoo gorillas who have been released into the wild.
S47.E26 ∙ Iraq's Christians/Rare Earth Elements/Starstruck
"Iraq's Christians" examines the plight of the two thousand year old community of Christians in Iraqi who are now threatened by ISIS. "Rare Earth Elements" investigates whether there is a danger posed by Chinese control of the rare earth element mining industry. "Starstruck" interviews popular astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson.
S47.E27 ∙ Bashar Al-Assad/Killing Cancer
"Bashar Al-Assad" goes to Syria to interview its president about the three-year-old civil war that is being fought against his regime. "Killing Cancer" follows brain cancer patients that are in clinical trials of a therapy that uses a re-engineered polio virus to kill cancer cells.
S47.E28 ∙ Homeland Security/The Good Friday Agreement/Wikimania
"Homeland Security" interview Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson about the evolving role of the security agency. "The Good Friday Agreement" goes to Northern Island and examines the 1998 accord that stopped the war between Catholics and Protestants. "Wikimania" looks at the people behind one of the most popular websites in the world.
S47.E29 ∙ The Attack on Sony/Ambassador Kennedy/Rush to Judgment
"The Attack on Sony" examines the crippling and embarrassing cyber-attack on Sony Pictures by North Korea. "Ambassador Kennedy" profiles Caroline Kennedy who was recently appointed Ambassador to Japan. "Rush to Judgment" interviews form Duke Lacrosse coach Mike Pressler about the fraudulent rape case that cost him his job.
S47.E30 ∙ A Crime Against Humanity/TED Talks/Hoop Dreams
"A Crime Against Humanity" investigates the 2013 nerve gas attack in Syria that killed over 1,400 civilians. "TED Talks' examines the lecture series that has become one of the Internet's most popular platforms for spreading ideas. "Hoop Dreams" profiles a man who has created a college basketball team in his mind and can remember everything about it.
S47.E31 ∙ Death in the Mediterranean/The Battle Above
"Death in the Mediterranean" goes aboard an Italian rescue ship to examine the plight of migrants who are attempting the dangerous trip across the Mediterranean in order to enter Europe. "The Battle Above" examines the U.S. Air Force's Space Command which is tasked with defending the satellites that we rely on in our everyday lives.
S47.E32 ∙ The Lesson of War/All-American/Whisky Island
"The Lesson of War" examines he effects of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict on children. "All-American" profiles patriotic philanthropist David Rubenstein. "Whisky Island" goes to the Scottish island of Islay to look at its many famous whiskey distilleries.
S47.E33 ∙ The Spy Among Us/Misty Copeland
"The Spy Among Us" looks at the life of Jack Barsky a KGB spy from the Soviet Union who lived for decades in the United States without being detected. "Misty Copeland" profiles the famous ballerina who overcame a underprivileged childhood and a potentially career-ending injury to finally realize her dream.
S47.E34 ∙ An Unlikely Informant/The Unknown America/The King of CrossFit
"An Unlikely Informant" profiles Mafia informant Michael Blutrich who may be one of the most effective civilian informants ever. "The Unknown America" follows Robert Ballard as he takes a look at historical landmarks that lie hidden in U.S. territorial waters. "The King of CrossFit" profiles Greg Glassman the creator of the CrossFit workout.
S47.E35 ∙ A Monumental Project/Child Suicide Bombers/Falling Apart
"A Monumental Project" takes an inside look at a national museum dedicated to African-American history and culture. "Child Suicide Bombers" investigates child suicide bombers in Afghanistan and Pakistan. "Falling Apart" broadcasts a segment about how infrastructure including roads, bridges, airports, and railways are decaying all over the country.
S47.E36 ∙ Ending America's Longest War/Coming Home/A Forgotten Corner of Hell
"Ending America's Longest War" rebroadcasts an interview with U.S. General John Campbell and Afghan President Ashraf Ghani. "Coming Home" rebroadcasts a segment on veterans of a Marine company that took especially high casualties in Afghanistan. "Forgotten Corner of Hell" rebroadcasts a segment on a team searching for the remains of World War II airmen.
S47.E37 ∙ The Cleveland Division/Water/Who Is Larry David?
"The Cleveland Division" rebroadcasts an in depth and behind the scenes look at police in America. "Water" rebroadcasts a report on the depletion of groundwater in California. "Who is Larry David?" rebroadcasts an interview with the famous comedian.
S47.E38 ∙ Colorado Pot/The Storm After the Storm/Bradley Cooper
"Colorado Pot" rebroadcasts a segment on the state's growing recreational marijuana business. "The Storm After the Storm" rebroadcasts an investigation of insurance claims that were denied in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. "Bradley Cooper" rebroadcasts a profile of the actor.
S47.E39 ∙ Recruiting for Isis/The Spill at Dan River/The Smartest Dog in the World
"Recruiting for ISIS" rebroadcasts a segment on how Islamic radicals in London are recruiting British citizens for battle in Syria and Iraq. "The Spill at Dan River" rebroadcasts a segment on how Duke Energy is handling a coal ash waste spill in North Carolina. "The Smartest Dog in the World" rebroadcasts a look at a dog that can seemingly identify the names of over a thousand different toys.
S47.E40 ∙ The Director/The Cost of Cancer Drugs/Saving History
"The Director" rebroadcasts an interview with the director of the FBI. "The Cost of Cancer Drugs" rebroadcasts an investigation into why drugs for cancer treatments are so high. "Saving History" rebroadcasts a look at efforts to preserve some Italy's most iconic architectural treasures.
S47.E41 ∙ The Tax Refund Scam/Cleaning Up the VA/Foo Fighters
"The Tax Refund Scam" rebroadcasts an examination into a scam that has cost the U.S. Treasury billions of dollars in fraudulent tax refunds. "Cleaning Up the VA" rebroadcasts an interview with Secretary for Veterans Affairs Robert McDonald. "Foo Fighters" rebroadcasts a profile of the popular rock band.
S47.E42 ∙ Dead or Alive/Breeding Out Disease/Steve Carell
"Dead or Alive" rebroadcasts a segment on how errors in the Social Security Administration's Death Master File can result in false payments and identity verification problems. "Breeding Out Disease" rebroadcasts a segment on how genetic testing and in vitro fertilization may help scientists weed out diseases before they emerge. "Steve Carell" rebroadcasts a profile of the comedian.
S47.E43 ∙ The Swiss Leaks/Alive and Kickin
"The Swiss Leaks" rebroadcasts an investigation into one of the biggest leaks in Swiss banking history. "Alive and Kickin" rebroadcasts a profile of a Harlem choir for mature adults that is helping to give older voices new control over their challenging lives.
S47.E44 ∙ Rare Earth Elements/Ending Life/All-American
"Rare Earth Elements" rebroadcasts an investigation into the danger posed by Chinese control of the rare earth element mining industry. "Ending Life" rebroadcasts an examination of euthanasia. "All-American" rebroadcasts a profile of patriotic philanthropist David Rubenstein.
S47.E45 ∙ The Gaskos/Wikimania/Starstruck
"The Gaskos" rebroadcasts a segment on the 16-year search and eventual capture of Boston mobster Whitey Bulger. "Wikimania" rebroadcasts a look at the people behind one of the most popular websites in the world. "Starstruck" rebroadcasts an interview with popular astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson.
S47.E46 ∙ Denied/The Battle Above
"Denied" rebroadcasts an investigation into how insurance companies deny treatment to mentally ill people who are dangers to themselves and others. "The Battle Above" rebroadcasts a segment on the U.S. Air Force's Space Command which is tasked with defending the satellites that we rely on in our everyday lives.
S47.E47 ∙ War and Hunger/Ted Talks/Back to the Wild
"War and Hunger" rebroadcasts a look at at the United Nation's efforts to feed millions of refugees from Syria's civil war in Jordan. "TED Talks" rebroadcasts a segment on the popular lecture series. "Back to the Wild" rebroadcasts a look at a family of zoo gorillas who have been released into the wild.
S47.E48 ∙ Lumber Liquidators/A Monumental Project/The Unknown America
"Lumber Liquidators" rebroadcasts an investigation of safety and health violations that may have been committed by the lumber supply company. "A Monumental Project" rebroadcasts a look at a national museum dedicated to African-American history and culture. "The Unknown America" profiles underwater explorer Robert Ballard.
S47.E49 ∙ A Crime Against Humanity/Senator Tom Coburn/Misty Copeland
"A Crime Against Humanity" rebroadcasts an investigation into the 2013 nerve gas attack in Syria that killed over 1,400 civilians. "Senator Tom Coburn" rebroadcasts an interview with the retiring conservative senator from Oklahoma. "Misty Copeland" rebroadcasts a profile of the famous ballerina.
S47.E50 ∙ The Spy Among Us/Li Na
"The Spy Among Us" rebroadcasts a segment on Jack Barsky a KGB spy from the Soviet Union who lived for decades in the United States without being detected. "Li Na" rebroadcasts a profile the famous Chinese tennis player who trained under the country's state-run sports system.
S48.E1 ∙ President Putin/Trump/The Greatest Escape
"President Putin" interviews the Russian president about his visit to the UN, the conflict in Ukraine, and his country's presence in Syria. "Trump" interviews the controversial Republican presidential candidate. "The Greatest Escape" looks at the recent escape of the drug lord known as El Chapo.
S48.E2 ∙ Hands Off the Wheel/Patrick Kennedy/The Hidden Holocaust
"Hands off the Wheel" takes an inside look at engineers who are attempting to develop a car that can drive in city streets on its own. "Patrick Kennedy" interviews the former Congressman about his advocacy for mental illness. "The Hidden Holocaust" looks at an effort to find forgotten victims of the Holocaust in the former Soviet Union.
S48.E3 ∙ President Obama/30 Years on Death Row
"President Obama" talks to the president on Russia's involvement in Syria, the continuing conflict with ISIS, and developments in the 2016 presidential race. "30 Years on Death Row" looks at the case of Glenn Ford who was spent nearly 30 years on death row in Louisiana for a murder he did not commit.
S48.E4 ∙ Seeking Asylum/Make-A-Wish/Revis Island
"Seeking Asylum" examines how Germany is handling the recent influx of refuges who are fleeing war and poverty in the Middle East. "Make-A-Wish" looks at some of the volunteers behind the organization that grants the wishes of seriously ill children. "Revis Island" profiles New York Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis.
S48.E5 ∙ Vice President Biden/Inside the Air War/The New Burma
"Vice President Biden" interviews the vice president about his decision to not seek the Democratic presidential nomination. "Inside the Air War" takes an inside look into the command center for the air war against ISIS. "The New Burma" goes to Burma to look at the country's historic elections and to talk to opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
S48.E6 ∙ Heroin in the Heartland/Smart Guns/The Slave Ship
"Heroin in the Heartland" looks at the growing crisis of heroin addiction in middle to upper class suburbia. "Smart Guns" looks at technology which allows guns to fire only in the hands of their owners and examines why it is not widely popular. "The Slave Ship" follows a team of archaeologists who have discovered the remains of a slave ship.
S48.E7 ∙ Into Dangerous Hands/The Collider/Hamilton
"Into Dangerous Hands" investigates possible lapses in the U.S. security clearance process used to keep America's secrets. "The Collider" looks at the Large Hadron Collider which has already led to the discovery of the elusive Higgs Boson. "Hamilton" looks at an unorthodox musical about the life of Alexander Hamilton.
S48.E8 ∙ The Paris Attacks/The Speaker of the House/Football and the Brain
"The Paris Attacks" looks at the recent deadly terrorist attacks in France. "The Speaker of the House" profiles Paul Ryan who was recently elected Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. "Football and the Brain" looks at concussion safety in football.
S48.E9 ∙ Active Shooter/Common Enemy/The Future of Money
"Active Shooter" looks how some police departments are training their officers how to respond to active shooter situations like the one in recently in Paris. "Common Enemy" looks at how some former enemies are the U.S. are proving to be some of the most effective militias against ISIS. "The Future of Money" looks at M-PESA a mobile phone-based payment system developed and used in Kenya.
S48.E10 ∙ The Last Prisoner/The Execution of Joseph Wood/Taking on the Eiger
"The Last Prisoner" interview former Cuban prisoner Alan Gross who was recently released from captivity. "The Execution of Joseph Wood" looks at a botched execution in Arizona that took almost two hours to complete. "Taking on the Eiger" talks to a man who flew, skied and then jumped off the iconic Swiss mountain.
S48.E11 ∙ Confidential Informants/Bonobos/Harry A. Radliffe II
"Confidential Informants" investigates the controversial use of young confidential informants by law enforcement in dangerous and sometimes deadly drug cases. "Bonobos" looks at the fascinating primate that is as close to human as the chimpanzee. "Harry A. Radliffe II" memorializes the late 60 Minutes producer.
S48.E12 ∙ Hands Off the Wheel/The Spy Among Us
"Hands off the Wheel" rebroadcasts an inside look at engineers who are attempting to develop a car that can drive in city streets on its own. "The Spy Among Us" rebroadcasts a segment on Jack Barsky a KGB spy from the Soviet Union who lived for decades in the United States without being detected.
S48.E13 ∙ A New Direction on Drugs/The New Force Behind Star Wars/Lewis Hamilton
"A New Direction on Drugs" interviews Michael Botticelli the director of National Drug Control Policy. "The New Force Behind Star Wars" profiles film director JJ Abrams who is the creative force behind the new Star Wars trilogy. "Lewis Hamilton" profiles the three-time Formula One racing world champ.
S48.E14 ∙ Inside Apple/Michael Caine
"Inside Apple" takes an inside look at the technology and talks to CEO Tim Cook about some of the concerns facing the company including encryption technology, corporate taxes, and manufacturing in China. "Michael Caine" talks to the award winning actor who is still going strong at the age of 82.
S48.E15 ∙ The Gaskos/Gotti/The FBI's Wiseguy
"The Gaskos" rebroadcasts a segment on the 16-year search and eventual capture of Boston mobster Whitey Bulger. "Gotti" rebroadcasts an interview with John Gotti Jr. "The FBI's Wise Guy" rebroadcasts a segment on an FBI agent that managed to infiltrate the Gambino crime family.
S48.E16 ∙ Lost in the Bermuda Triangle/Agromafia/Little Jazz Man
"Lost in the Bermuda Triangle" examines the sinking of the cargo ship El Faro that resulted in the lose of 33 lives. "Agromafia" examines how the Mafia in involved in counterfeit agricultural products. "Little Jazz Man" profiles a 12 year old jazz sensation Joey Alexander.
S48.E17 ∙ The Road to Syria/Life After Death Row/Hamilton
"The Road to Syria" goes to the Syrian base from which Russia is launching strikes to support dictator Bashar Al-Assad. "Life After Death Row" talks to three unjustly convicted people about their exoneration. "Hamilton" rebroadcasts a segment on the people behind the popular Broadway musical.
S48.E18 ∙ The Great Brain Robbery/Sean Penn/The Mountain Lions of L.A.
"The Great Brain Robbery" examines whether the Chinese government is involved in economic espionage. "Sean Penn" talks to the actor about his controversial clandestine interview with fugitive drug lord Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman. "The Mountain Lions of L.A." looks at cougars who are taking up residence in the Los Angeles area.
S48.E19 ∙ Make-A-Wish/The Health Wagon/The Giving Pledge
"Make-A-Wish" rebroadcasts a look at some of the volunteers behind the organization that grants the wishes of seriously ill children. "The Health Wagon" rebroadcasts a report on how nurses are providing badly needed health care to the uninsured poor of Appalachia. "The Giving Pledge" rebroadcasts a segment on a group of billionaires who have pledged to give at least a half of their fortunes to charity.
S48.E20 ∙ Heroin in the Heartland/Alive and Kickin'/David Bowie
"Heroin in the Heartland" rebroadcasts a look at the growing crisis of heroin addiction in middle to upper class suburbia. "Alive and Kickin" rebroadcasts a profile of a Harlem choir for mature adults that is helping to give older voices new control over their challenging lives. "David Bowie" features segments of an unaired 2003 interview with the singer.
S48.E21 ∙ Anonymous Inc./Top of the World
"Anonymous Inc." features a special undercover investigation into how American lawyers are helping to launder money in the United States that was brought to them by corrupt foreign officials. "Top of the World" goes to Greenland to see the effects of climate change and sea level rise on glaciers.
S48.E22 ∙ Director Brennan/FIFA/Danny Clinch
"Director Brennan" interviews CIA DIrector John Brennan about the threat posed by ISIS. "FIFA" looks at the scandals that are plaguing the powerful international soccer association. "Danny Clinch" profiles the photographer famous for his photographs of music legends.
S48.E23 ∙ El Chapo/The Hostage/And the Nominees Are
"El Chapo" looks at the arrest of the notorious drug lord Joaquin Guzman. "The Hostage" examines the abduction of American aid worker Warren Weinstein in Pakistan and the efforts by his wife to return him home. "And the Nominees Are" looks at the recent film about Apple co-founder Steve Jobs.
S48.E24 ∙ A Monumental Project/Saving History/God's Architect
"A Monumental Project" rebroadcasts a look at a national museum dedicated to African-American history and culture. "Saving History" rebroadcasts a look at efforts to preserve some of Italy's most iconic architectural treasures. "God's Architect" rebroadcasts a segment examining Antoni Gaudí's beautiful Sagrada Família in Barcelona which has been under construction for 130 years.
S48.E25 ∙ Dead or Alive/Face Blindness
"Dead or Alive" rebroadcasts a segment on how errors in the Social Security Administration's Death Master File can result in false payments and identity verification problems. "Face Blindness" rebroadcasts a segment on the neurological phenomenon of prosopagnosia where a person loses their ability to recognize faces.
S48.E26 ∙ Prime Minister Trudeau/King of Coal/Death Row in Livingston Texas
"Prime Minister Trudeau" profiles the new prime minister of Canada. "King of Coal" examines the case against coal company CEO Don Blankenship who was convicted of workplace safety crime. "Death Row in Livingston Texas" talks to some of the men who are awaiting execution on one of the busiest Death Rows in the country.
S48.E27 ∙ Encryption/Aid in Dying/Starchitect
"Encryption" examines how the War on Terror has created a debate on privacy and security around the world. "Aid in Dying" examines how some terminally-ill patients can take a legally prescribed overdose of drugs that will end their life. "Starchitect" profiles Danish architect Bjarke Ingels who helped design the Googleplex and the last tower at the World Trade Center.
S48.E28 ∙ Presidente Macri/Cornel West/The Resurrection of St. Benedict's
"Presidente Macri" profiles Mauricio Macri the new president of Argentina. "Cornel West" interviews the former Princeton professor about the state of racial awareness in America. "The Resurrection of St. Benedict's" looks at an inner city school in Newark that is such a success that 85% of its graduates get college degrees.
S48.E29 ∙ Crime and Punishment/Christopher Wheeldon/Bubba
"Crime and Punishment" takes an inside look at the German prison system which emphasizes rehabilitation over punishment. "Christopher Wheeldon" profiles the celebrated and award-winning ballet choreographer. "Bubba" profiles professional golfer Bubba Watson.
S48.E30 ∙ The 28 Pages/Rising in the East/Switching Teams
"The 28 Pages" looks at how former members of Congress are urging the White House to declassify the top secret section of a report that may show Saudi support for some of the 9/11 hijackers. "Rising in the East" examines the growth of China's film industry. "Switching Teams" profiles a transgender swimmer competing at Harvard.
S48.E31 ∙ Not Paid/Rikers Island/Hacking Your Phone
"Not Paid" examines how some of the country's biggest insurance companies have not been paying benefits on millions of policies. "Rikers Island" looks at how an influx of mentally ill prisoners is affecting the New York Prison. "Hacking Your Phone" looks at cell phone security.
S48.E32 ∙ The Heroin Epidemic/Dialing for Dollars/Gold Star Parents
"The Heroin Epidemic" examines the growing problem with heroin addiction in the United States. "Dialing for Dollars" looks at an effort to regulate congressional fundraising. "Gold Star Parents" looks at parents who have lost loved ones in military service.
S48.E33 ∙ Strike-Through/Fintech/The Children's Village
"Strike-Through" investigates whether an American manufacturer sold faulty protective equipment during the recent Ebola epidemic. "Fintech" talks to two young entrepreneurs who are trying to start a financial technology revolution. "The Children's Village" talks to two people who are the legal guardians of almost 100 young Tanzanians.
S48.E34 ∙ Russia's Dark Secret/The Killing Machine/Earthquake Alley
"Russia's Dark Secret" investigates allegations of state-sponsored drug cheating by members of the Russian Olympic Team. "The Killing Machine" follows a French Catholic priest who is trying to expose the genocide of Iraqi Yezidis by ISIS. "Earthquake Alley" examines the connection between earthquakes and the fossil fuel industry in Oklahoma.
S48.E35 ∙ Breakthrough Status/Collateral Damage
"Breakthrough Status" looks at clinical trails for a new cancer therapy that may be a breakthrough in the treating of the disease. "Collateral Damage" looks at how some innocent American citizens have been accused of espionage-related crimes related to Chinese theft of U.S. trade secrets and intellectual property.
S48.E36 ∙ Morley Safer: A Reporter's Life
60 Minutes offers a special look at the career of retiring correspondent Morley Safer. It looks at his beginnings as a foreign correspondent in the 1950s with CBC and examines his war reporting in Vietnam for CBS which ultimately led to a job and a long tenure on 60 Minutes.
S48.E37 ∙ All in the Family/Inside Edge/Valerie Jarrett
"All in the Family" profiles the Antinori family who have been in the Italian wine business for 600 years. "Inside Edge" talks to a stock analyst who helped to bring down broker was was making millions through insider trading. "Valerie Jarrett" profiles the senior advisor to the president.
S48.E38 ∙ After Shock/$80 Million Con/The Last Vaquitas
"After Shock" examines how national guardsmen took advantage of a poorly organized program that offered bonus to help recruit new members. "$80 Million Con" examines one the the biggest art frauds in history. "The Last Vaquitas" looks at one of the most endangered marine mammals in the world.
S48.E39 ∙ Director Brennan/King of Coal/The Future of Money
"Director Brennan" rebroadcasts an interview with CIA DIrector John Brennan about the threat posed by ISIS. "King of Coal" rebroadcasts an examination of the case against coal company CEO Don Blankenship who was convicted of workplace safety crime. "The Future of Money" rebroadcasts a look at M-PESA a mobile phone-based payment system developed and used in Kenya.
S48.E40 ∙ A New Direction in Drugs/The Greatest/Little Jazz Man
"A New Direction on Drugs" rebroadcasts an interview with Michael Botticelli the director of National Drug Control Policy. "The Greatest" rebroadcasts a 1996 interview with the late boxing legend Muhammad Ali. "Little Jazz Man" rebroadcasts a profile of a 12 year old jazz sensation Joey Alexander.
S48.E41 ∙ Lost in the Bermuda Triangle/Hamilton
"Lost in the Bermuda Triangle" rebroadcasts a segment on the sinking of the cargo ship El Faro that resulted in the loss of 33 lives. "Hamilton" expands a previously broadcast segment on the popular historical Broadway musical which is now up for a record-breaking sixteen Tony Awards.
S48.E42 ∙ Smart Guns/The 28 Pages/Taking on the Eiger
"Smart Guns" rebroadcasts a look at technology which allows guns to fire only in the hands of their owners and examines why it is not widely popular. "The 28 Pages" rebroadcasts a segment on how former members of Congress are urging the White House to declassify the top secret section of a report that may show Saudi support for some of the 9/11 hijackers. "Taking on the Eiger" rebroadcasts a segment on a man who flew, skied and then jumped off the iconic Swiss mountain.
S48.E43 ∙ El Chapo/The Resurrection of St. Benedict's/Bubba
"El Chapo" rebroadcasts a look at the arrest of the notorious drug lord Joaquin Guzman. "The Resurrection of St. Benedict's" rebroadcasts a look at an inner city school in Newark that is such a success that 85% of its graduates get college degrees. "Bubba" rebroadcasts a profile of professional golfer Bubba Watson.
S48.E44 ∙ The New Force Behind Star Wars/Michael Caine/And the Nominees Are
"The New Force Behind Star Wars" rebroadcasts a profile of film director JJ Abrams who is the creative force behind the new Star Wars trilogy. "Michael Caine" rebroadcasts a talk with the award winning actor who is still going strong at the age of 82. "And the Nominees Are" rebroadcasts a look at the recent film about Apple co-founder Steve Jobs.
S48.E45 ∙ The Gaskos/The Execution of Joseph Wood/Danny Clinch
"The Gaskos" rebroadcasts a segment on the 16-year search and eventual capture of Boston mobster Whitey Bulger. "The Execution of Joseph Wood" rebroadcasts a look at a botched execution in Arizona that took almost two hours to complete. "Danny Clinch" rebroadcasts a profile of the photographer famous for his photographs of music legends.
S48.E46 ∙ The Republican Ticket/Bastille Day Tragedy/The Mountain Lions of L.A.
"The Republican Ticket" interviews Republican candidates Donald Trump and Mike Pence. "Bastille Day Tragedy" looks at the recent terrorist attack in France. "The Mountain Lions of L.A." rebroadcasts a look at the cougars who are taking up residence in the Los Angeles area.
S48.E47 ∙ The Democratic Ticket/Make-A-Wish
"The Democratic Ticket" interviews Democratic presidential and vice presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Tim Kaine. "Make-A-Wish" rebroadcasts a special inside look at some of the volunteers behind the organization that grants the wishes of seriously ill children.
S48.E48 ∙ Life After Death Row/Top of the World/The Children's Village
"Life After Death Row" rebroadcasts a segment on three unjustly convicted people about their exoneration. "Top of the World" rebroadcasts a segment on Greenland and the effects of climate change. "The Children's Village" rebroadcasts a segment on two people who are the legal guardians of almost 100 young Tanzanians.
S48.E49 ∙ Heroin in the Heartland/Christopher Wheeldon/Bonobos
"Heroin in the Heartland" rebroadcasts a segment on the growing crisis of heroin addiction in middle to upper class suburbia. "Christopher Wheeldon" rebroadcasts a profile of the celebrated and award-winning ballet choreographer. "Bonobos" rebroadcasts a look at the fascinating primate that is as close to human as the chimpanzee.
S48.E50 ∙ Not Paid/Hidden Holocaust/Lewis Hamilton
"Not Paid" rebroadcasts a segment on how some of the country's biggest insurance companies have not been paying benefits on millions of policies. "The Hidden Holocaust" rebroadcasts a look at an effort to find forgotten victims of the Holocaust in the former Soviet Union. "Lewis Hamilton" rebroadcasts a profile of the three-time Formula One racing world champ.
S49.E1 ∙ The King/The New Cold War/The Picasso Portfolio
"The King" interviews King Abdullah II of Jordan about the troubles in the Middle East. "The New Cold War" continues an investigation into the growing possibility of a nuclear conflict between the United States and Russia. "The Picasso Portfolio" looks at the story behind the recent release of a cache of Picasso's artwork.
S49.E2 ∙ The Arctic Frontier/Nate Parker/Don't Mess with Mary Quin
"The Arctic Frontier" goes to the top of the world to see where the next battle over oil and mineral resources will take place. "Nate Parker" talks to the director about his upcoming historical epic about Nate Turner. "Don't Mess with Mary Quin" talks to a woman who survived a terrorist kidnapping and helped convict the radical cleric that had a rile in her abduction.
S49.E3 ∙ Artificial Intelligence/Breaking Good/Gorilla Doctors
"Artificial Intelligence" looks at how artificial intelligence is beginning to change the world. "Breaking Good" interviews the Emmy-winning and Oscar-nominated actor Bryan Cranston. "Gorilla Doctors" looks at how doctors are helping to restore Great Ape populations in Africa.
S49.E4 ∙ Finding Refuge/The Brothers Rosenberg
"Finding Refuge" examines the Syrian refugee crisis and talks to several Syrian families from Jordan who face a vigorous vetting program to get them into the United States. "The Brothers Rosenberg" interviews the two sons of convicted spies Julius and Ethel Rosenberg who seek to clear the name of their mother.
S49.E5 ∙ Ask Ohio/Thrown for a Loss/The Influencers
"Ask Ohio" goes to the swing state to see how voters are planning to vote on Election Day. "Thrown for a Loss" investigates how a financial analyst may have ripped off some of the NFL's biggest starts. "The Influencers" talks to several popular social media starts and looks at how advertisers are planning to use them to reach new young audiences.
S49.E6 ∙ In God's Name/The Pot Vote/The Music of Zomba Prison
"In God's Name" interviews a young Muslim man from America about what made him join ISIS. "The Pot Vote" goes to Colorado to investigate the impact of legalized recreational marijuana on the state. "The Music of Zomba Prison" looks at how inmates and guards have collaborated to create music in a prison in Malawi.
S49.E7 ∙ The Battle for Mosul/The National Mood/The Zika Virus
"The Battle for Mosul" takes an inside look at how Iraq's second largest city is being taken back from ISIS by the Iraqi army. "The National Mood" talks to a panel of American voters about the upcoming election. "The Zika Virus" looks at the growing danger posed by the virus and how the effort to create a vaccine to halt its spread.
S49.E8 ∙ The 45th President
60 Minutes interviews President-Elect of the United States Donald Trump in his first extensive post-election interview. Lesley Stahl also speaks to future first lady Melania Trump and Donald Trump's four children: Eric, Ivanka, Tiffany, and Donald Jr.
S49.E9 ∙ Turkey/The Match of Their Lives/Bruno Mars
"Turkey" examines how many Turks and the country's leaders are dissatisfied with American foreign policy. "The Match of Their Lives" examines how the U.S. National Women's Soccer Team are fighting the U.S. Soccer Federation over unfair wages and unequal treatment. "Bruno Mars" interviews the popular singer.
S49.E10 ∙ The Prime Minister/The Alzheimer's Laboratory/Fidel Castro
"The Prime Minister" interviews Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi about his effort to change Italy. "The Alzheimer's Laboratory" examines efforts to prevent the disease and visits the world's largest concentration of people with with a rare genetic mutation that causes early-onset Alzheimer's. "Fidel Castro" looks back at Castro's rise to power.
S49.E11 ∙ The Speaker of the House/The Golden Triangle/Drive-by Lawsuits
"The Speaker of the House" talks to Paul Ryan about about President Donald Trump and discusses the issues that he will address after inauguration. "The Golden Triangle" talks to a man who is responsible for bringing 6,000 manufacturing jobs back to Mississippi. "Drive-by Lawsuits" examines how some lawyers are filing thousands of lawsuits against businesses in the name of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
S49.E12 ∙ Benjamin Netanyahu/The New Colombia/Lost
"Benjamin Netanyahu" interviews the Israeli Prime Minister who is looking forward to working with new U.S. President Donald Trump."The New Colombia" examines efforts to make Columbia a more attractive tourist destination. "Lost" looks at the real-life lost-and-found story of Saroo Brierley which has inspired a new film.
S49.E13 ∙ The White Helmets/The Pope's Choir/Denzel
"The White Helmets" examines the volunteers of Syrian Civil Defense and their efforts to save civilians in the war town country. "The Pope's Choir" takes an inside look at the oldest choir in the world. "Denzel" talks to the actor about his efforts to put the work of playwright August Wilson on the screen.
S49.E14 ∙ The Pope's Choir/Hamilton
"The Pope's Choir" rebroadcasts a recently broadcast special segment on the oldest choir in the world that accompanies the Pope when he says Christmas mass. "Hamilton" rebroadcasts an expanded segment on the popular historical Broadway musical which has won eleven Tony Awards.
S49.E15 ∙ Crisis in Chicago/Passports for Sale/The Rum War
"Crisis in Chicago" goes to Chicago to investigate the rise of violence that is plaguing the city, "Passports for Sale" looks at how small island nations are selling citizenship for a price. "The Rum War" looks at the feud behind the two versions of Havana Club Rum.
S49.E16 ∙ The Hostage Policy/The Coming Swarm/The Hunt for Planet Nine
"The Hostage Policy" talks to the parents of slain hostages about the U.S. government ransom policy. "The Coming Swarm" looks at how autonomous drone may be used on future battlefields. "The Hunt for Planet Nine" looks at efforts to track down a ninth planet in our solar system.
S49.E17 ∙ Barack Obama: Eight Years in the White House
60 Minutes interviews President Barack Obama about his eight years in office. He talks about his historic first election, the passing of the Affordable Care Act, the Democrat losses in the 2010 mid-term elections, the killing of Osama bin Laden, the expansion of the Syrian Civil War and Russia's involvement in it.
S49.E18 ∙ Finding Refuge/Avalanche/Enhancing the Bike
"Finding Refuge" rebroadcasts a look at the Syrian refugee crisis and talks to several Syrian families from Jordan who face a vigorous vetting program to get them into the United States. "Avalanche" looks at the survivors and rescue team of an Italian ski resort that was buried under an avalanche. "Enhancing the Bike" investigates allegations of mechanical cheating in cycling.
S49.E19 ∙ Hamilton/The Pope's Choir
"Hamilton" rebroadcasts an expanded segment on the popular historical Broadway musical which has won eleven Tony Awards. "The Pope's Choir" rebroadcasts a segment on the oldest choir in the world that accompanies the Pope when he says Christmas mass.
S49.E20 ∙ Adele & Beyonce/Bruno Mars
"Adele and Beyonce" rebroadcasts segments of interviews with the two Grammy award nominated singers. "Bruno Mars" talks to the musician about his Hawaiian roots and looks at the creative process that helped him to produce some of his most popular songs.
S49.E21 ∙ The North Korean Threat/Remington 700/USA Gymnastics
"The North Korean Threat" talks to a defector about the threat posed by Kim Jung Un and his regime. "Remington 700" investigates reports that the popular hunting rifle is prone to discharge without someone pulling the trigger. "USA Gymnastics" examines charges of sex abuse that have been made against a former team doctor.
S49.E22 ∙ El Chapo/Life After Death Row/The Music of Zomba Prison
"El Chapo" rebroadcasts a segment on the notorious drug lord Joaquin Guzman. "Life After Death Row" rebroadcasts a segment on three unjustly convicted people about their exoneration. "The Music of Zomba Prison" rebroadcasts a look at how inmates and guards have collaborated to create music in a prison in Malawi.
S49.E23 ∙ The Alzheimer's Laboratory/Taking on the Eiger
"The Alzheimer's Laboratory" rebroadcasts a segment on efforts to prevent the disease and visits the world's largest concentration of people with with a rare genetic mutation that causes early-onset Alzheimer's. "Taking on the Eiger" rebroadcasts a segment on a man who flew, skied and then jumped off the iconic Swiss mountain.
S49.E24 ∙ Le Pen/Voices of the Lost/Saving the Lions
"Le Pen" profiles Marine Le Pen the controversial candidate for the presidency of France. "Voices of the Lost" examines the data recorder of the El Faro a ship which was lost in the Bermuda Triangle. "Saving the Lions" talks to activists who have saved circus lions from beatings and confinement.
S49.E25 ∙ Poisoned/Prisoner 760
"Poisoned" interviews Russian opposition activist Vladimir Kara-Murza who was twice poisoned to the brink of death by a mysterious toxin. "Prisoner 760" talks to a former prisoner in Guantanamo Bay who was released last year after being held for nearly fourteen years.
S49.E26 ∙ You're Fired/Fighting Famine/New Kid on the Street
"You're Fired" looks how some companies use loopholes in the H-1B visa program to outsource American jobs and displace American workers. "Fighting Famine" examines efforts to fight starvation in South Sudan. "New Kid on the Street" visits Sesame Street and discusses the addition to the show of a character with autism.
S49.E27 ∙ Attack in Garland/Fake News/Chess Country
"Attack in Garland" looks at the recent attack on a Texas Muhammad cartoon contest by two homegrown jihadists. "Fake News" looks at the growth of fake news on social media. "Chess Country" goes to Franklin County, Mississippi, to see how a chess program has inspired rural children to a state championship.
S49.E28 ∙ Shots Fire/Peter Marino
"Shots Fire" interviews Tulsa police officer Betty Shelby who is accused of the wrongful killing of Terence Crutcher an unarmed black man. "Peter Marino" profiles the black leather biker gear wearing architect and taste-maker for the rich and famous.
S49.E29 ∙ Brain Hacking/Chief of Chobani/Japan's Babe Ruth
"Brain Hacking" examines how smartphone designers are using neuroscience to keep us interested in our telephones. "Chief of Chobani" profiles Hamdi Ulukaya the billionaire behind Chobani yogurt. "Japan's Babe Ruth" profiles Shohei Ohtani one of the most Japan's best baseball players.
S49.E30 ∙ Return to Newtown/Defenseless/Out of Darkness
"Return to Newtown" revisits the parents of school children killed in the Connecticut massacre four years ago. "Defenseless" talks to New Orleans Public Defenders who claim that innocent clients have gone to jail because they lacked the time and resources to defend them properly. "Out of Darkness" profiles two eye surgeons in Burma who are treat cataract patients.
S49.E31 ∙ Bloomberg/The Judge/The American Steeplechase
"Bloomberg" profiles the billionaire media mogul and former three-term mayor of New York. "The Judge" talks to controversial and provocative Federal Judge Alex Kozinski about Donald Trump. "The American Steeplechase" examines horse racing and the century-old horse tradition of timber racing.
S49.E32 ∙ Tawdry Tales/Norman Seeff's Archive/Starr Students
"Tawdry Tales" looks at the recently overturned corruption conviction against former Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell. "Norman Seeff's Archive" looks at film shot by the famous photographer which reveals the rarely seen sides of some of his famous subjects. "Starr Students" looks at a successful school in Somaliland, Africa, that was set up by a former hedge fund trader.
S49.E33 ∙ Deported/The Nuremberg Prosecutor/Theo and Joe
"Deported" talks to the family and neighbors of a recently deported father who had no criminal record and had lived in the U.S. for almost twenty years. "The Nuremberg Prosecutor" talks to Ben Ferencz the last living prosecutor from the Nuremberg trials after World War II. "Theo and Joe" gets the inside story from Cub's management on how they helped to create a World Series winning team.
S49.E34 ∙ James Comey/The Bin Laden Documents/Curiosity
"James Comey" looks back at an interview with the former FBI director who was recently fired by President Donald Trump. "The Bin Laden Documents" talks to an FBI agent about the bureau's investigation into Al Qaeda and the documents seized during the raid that killed Osama bin Laden. "Curiosity" looks at the Mars rover.
S49.E35 ∙ Sanctuary/Cook County Jail/Enemy of the State
"Sanctuary" reports on sanctuary cities where authorities have openly defied tough anti-immigration policies. "Cook County Jail" goes inside one of the largest jails in the country to examine the Sheriff Tom Dart unconventional management of the prison. "Enemy of the State" interviews Chinese dissident Ai Weiwei.
S49.E36 ∙ Operation Car Wash/Snitches/Space Archaeology
"Operation Car Wash" looks at the billion dollar political corruption scandal in Brazil. "Snitches" examines the use of jailhouse informants in Orange County, California. "Space Archaeology" examines how archaeologists are using satellite imagery to locate sites for excavation.
S49.E37 ∙ A Survivor's March/In the Path of Fire/Life in Outer Space
"A Survivor's March" rebroadcasts a segment on a Bataan Death March who participates in an annual memorial Death March marathon. "In the Path of Fire" examines the risks from wildfire to those living closer to the nation's wilderness. "Life in Outer Space" talks to an entrepreneur who wants to build inflatable habitats in space.
S49.E38 ∙ Poisoned/Chief of Chobani/Gorilla Doctors
"Poisoned" rebroadcasts an interview with Russian opposition activist Vladimir Kara-Murza who was twice poisoned to the brink of death by a mysterious toxin. "Chief of Chobani" rebroadcasts a profile of Hamdi Ulukaya the billionaire behind Chobani yogurt. "Gorilla Doctors" rebroadcasts a look at how doctors are helping to restore Great Ape populations in Africa.
S49.E39 ∙ The North Korean Threat/Brain Hacking/Bruno Mars
"The North Korean Threat" rebroadcasts an interview with a defector about the threat posed by Kim Jung Un and his regime. "Brain Hacking" rebroadcasts a segment on how smartphone designers are using neuroscience to keep us interested in our telephones. "Bruno Mars" rebroadcasts an interview with the popular singer.
S49.E40 ∙ The White Helmets/Passports for Sale/Chess Country
"The White Helmets" rebroadcasts a segment on the volunteers of Syrian Civil Defense and their efforts to save civilians in the war town country. "Passports for Sale" rebroadcasts a segment on how small island nations are selling citizenship for a price. "Chess Country" rebroadcasts a segment on how a chess program has inspired young people in rural Mississippi.
S49.E41 ∙ Artificial Intelligence/Japan's Babe Ruth
"Artificial Intelligence" rebroadcasts a segment that looks at how artificial intelligence is beginning to change the world. "Japan's Babe Ruth" rebroadcasts a segment profiling celebrated pitcher Shohei Ohtani one of the most Japan's best baseball players.
S49.E42 ∙ In God's Name/Saving the Lions/The Music of Zomba Prison
"In God's Name" rebroadcasts an interview with a young Muslim man from America about what made him join ISIS. "Saving the Lions" rebroadcasts a segment on activists who have saved circus lions from beatings and confinement. "The Music of Zomba Prison" rebroadcasts a look at how inmates and guards have collaborated to create music in a prison in Malawi.
S49.E43 ∙ The Alzheimer's Laboratory/Breaking Good
"The Alzheimer's Laboratory" rebroadcasts an examination into efforts to prevent the disease and visits the world's largest concentration of people with with a rare genetic mutation that causes early-onset Alzheimer's. "Breaking Good" rebroadcasts an interview with the Emmy-winning and Oscar-nominated actor Bryan Cranston.
S49.E44 ∙ The Hostage Policy/Out of Darkness/Enemy of the State
"The Hostage Policy" rebroadcasts a segment that talks to the parents of slain hostages about the U.S. government ransom policy. "Out of Darkness" rebroadcasts a profile of two eye surgeons in Burma who are treat cataract patients. "Enemy of the State" rebroadcasts an interview with Chinese dissident Ai Weiwei.
S49.E45 ∙ Tawdry Tales/The Brothers Rosenberg
"Tawdry Tales" rebroadcast a look at the recently overturned corruption conviction against former Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell. "The Brothers Rosenberg" rebroadcasts an interview with the two sons of convicted spies Julius and Ethel Rosenberg who seek to clear the name of their mother.
S49.E46 ∙ Prisoner 760/The Picasso Portfolio
"Prisoner 760" rebroadcasts an interview with a former prisoner in Guantanamo Bay who was released last year after being held for nearly fourteen years. "The Picasso Portfolio" rebroadcasts a look at the story behind the recent release of a cache of Picasso's artwork.
S49.E47 ∙ Return to Newtown/Strike-Through/Peter Marino
"Return to Newtown" rebroadcasts a revisit to the parents of school children killed in the Connecticut massacre four years ago. "Strike-Through" rebroadcasts an investigation into whether an American manufacturer sold faulty protective equipment during the recent Ebola epidemic. "Peter Marino" rebroadcasts a profile of the black leather biker gear wearing architect and taste-maker for the rich and famous.
S49.E48 ∙ You're Fired/Remington 700/The American Steeplechase
"You're Fired" rebroadcasts a look at how some companies use loopholes in the H-1B visa program to outsource American jobs . "Remington 700" rebroadcasts an investigation into reports that the popular hunting rifle is prone to discharge without someone pulling the trigger. "The American Steeplechase" rebroadcasts a segment on horse racing and the century-old horse tradition of timber racing.
S49.E49 ∙ Attack in Garland/The Coming Swarm/Lost
"Attack in Garland" rebroadcasts a segment about the attack on a Texas Muhammad cartoon contest by two homegrown jihadists. "The Coming Swarm" rebroadcasts a look at how autonomous drone may be used on future battlefields. "Lost" rebroadcasts a segment on the real-life lost-and-found story of Saroo Brierley which has inspired a new film.
S49.E50 ∙ Bloomberg/Cook County Jail/The King of Crossfit
"Bloomberg" rebroadcasts a profile of the billionaire media mogul and former three-term mayor of New York. "Cook County Jail" rebroadcasts a segment that goes inside one of the largest jails in the country to examine its unconventional management. "The King of CrossFit" rebroadcasts a profile of Greg Glassman the creator of the CrossFit workout.
