

60 Minutes: A Second Look
As the most successful broadcast in television history, 60 Minutes has made and marked history since its premiere in 1968. 60 Minutes: A Second Look revisits the most impactful moments and people profiled on 60 Minutes with a fresh perspective and the introduction of rare archival treasures. Host and CBS News correspondent Seth Doane takes you on a journey through the 60 Minutes vault, sharing never-before-heard tapes from interviews with some of the most influential people who shaped our culture and witnessed seismic moments in American history. Along the way, Doane is joined by key figures from these interviews and some of the 60 Minutes correspondents who brought these episodes to life. Hear how our world has–and hasn’t–changed in the past 50 years through the lens of this American institution, 60 Minutes.
Episodes


Roy Cohn is Not an Enigma

A Second Look at Book Banning

The Gladiator of Acting: Denzel Washington

The Forgotten Queen of Romance Novels feat. Casey McQuiston

Who Owns History?

The Big Gamble: Sports Betting

The Original Silicon Valley Boys

Princess Alice: First Daughter, First Influencer

The JFK Assassination: Secret Service Agent #9

From Saturday Night Live to Sunday with 60 Minutes

When Lesley Stahl Met Taylor Swift
This podcast episode revisits a 2011 "60 Minutes" profile of Taylor Swift, exploring her early career and evolution into a global icon. It examines Swift's business acumen, her close relationship with her fans, and her savvy use of social media for marketing. The episode features never-before-broadcast interview excerp...

Book Banning's Early Chapter
The podcast revisits a 1974 textbook controversy in Kanawha County, West Virginia, to explore the roots of modern culture wars and book banning. It highlights how a local dispute over multicultural curriculum ignited a broader conservative movement, fueled by fears about morality, race, and parental rights. The episode...

It’s Time for a Second Look
60 Minutes: A Second Look re-examines the vast archives of the iconic television newsmagazine to uncover never-before-broadcast audio and historical perspectives. By digging through decades of tapes and film reels, the series connects past events to the present, featuring rare recordings such as a 21-year-old Taylor Sw...
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