Jobs, Narcotics, Brain Power. Leslie Stahl reports how many military reservists and guardsmen are returning home to demotions and unemployment. Katie Couric speaks with Bill Jakob, the man who fooled a small town into thinking he was a federal agent. Scott Pelley reports on new technology that will help paralyzed people communicate through a computer attached to their brains. Andy Rooney says he wants to hear the Presidential candidates concession speeches.
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E-Waste, Obama's Brain Trust, Ted Turner. Scott Pelley reports on e-waste in China that is illegal and dangerous, but first Steve Croft interviews the people behind Barack Obama's campaign and Morley Safer looks at the life of Ted Turner.
60 MINUTES. This week on 60 Minutes CBS Correspondent Steve Croft has the first sit-down interview with President-elect Barack Obama since he was elected as the country's 44th President. Andy Rooney comments on the need for the newspaper industry.
Nuclear, Widows, Rex Lewis-Clark. On this edition of 60 MINUTES Scott Pelley investigates the most serious assault on a nuclear site in South Africa. Bob Simon explains why foreign women who married Americans may have to leave the country if they become widows. Lesley Stahl rekindles the spark with Rex Lewis-Clark, a musical savant born blind and mentally imparied. 60 MINUTES spoke with him three years ago.
Phelps, Silver Star, Gambling. Anderson Cooper talks with Michael Phelps about his success, Lara Logan reports on Silver Star winner Monica Brown, Steve Croft reports on online gambling and Andy Rooney talks about thriftiness.
60 Minutes Oil Schnabel Saudi Arabia. On this edition of 60 Minutes Lesley Stahl visits Saudi Arabian oil facilities and speaks with officials who are gearing up to produce more. Morley Safer sits down with painter and Academy Award nominated director Julian Schnabel.
Barney Frank, Economy, Pete Carroll. Barney Frank, chair of the House Financial Services Committee, tells Lesley Stahl that an auto bailout would benefit people more than car companies. Scott Pelley speaks with investment banker Whitney Tilson about a second wave of toxic mortgages expected to hit the economy. Byron Pitts talks to USC football coach Pete Carroll about his unique coaching style and how he is trying to expand his skills outside the football field. Andy Rooney responds to some letters he's received in the mail.
Schwarzenegger , Airport Security. On this edition of 60 Minutes Scott Pelley speaks with California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger about the state's budget woes. Lesley Stahl interviews airport security consultant Bruce Schneier and Transportation Security Administrator Kip Hawley, who have differing opinions about the value of current security measures. Bob Simon visits a orphanage for abandoned elephants in Kenya and Andy Rooney responds to an influx of Christmas catalogs.
60 Minutes: President-elect Barack Obama. 60 Minutes and CBS News Correspondent Steve Kroft have chronicled President-elect Barack Obama's journey to the White House for close to two years. This week's 60 Minutes includes never-before-seen footage and exclusive interviews with Mr. Obama's family and advisors.
Drunk Driving; Football. Drunk driving kills thousands of people a year, and despite vigorous enforcement, the number has not gone down. But should the penalties for drunk drivers be tougher? Bob Simon has more. Why is the Texas Tech coach being called the mad scientist of football? Scott Pelley has the answer. This and more on 60 minutes.
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