At the Federal Trade Commission, Chair Lina Khan’s mission is breaking illegal monopolies, blocking mergers that stifle competition, and protecting consumers. Source
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9/22/2024: Scourge of Our Time; The Trustbuster; Inside the Archives
First, a report on fentanyl killing over 70,000 a year in the U.S. Then, FTC Chair Lina
Khan: The 60 Minutes Interview. And, take a look inside the treasures of the National Archives. Source
9/22: The Takeout: State election administration panel
State election officials from Georgia, Arizona, Pennsylvania and Michigan join “The Takeout” to discuss the state of election administration ahead of the 2024 vote. They reiterate that the process is secure and that any potential interference or violence is totally unwarranted. Source
Reversing a fentanyl overdose with naloxone
Medical examiner Dr. Steven Campman told 60 Minutes that more than two doses of naloxone, a life-saving drug that can reverse opioid overdoses, might be necessary to save the life of someone who has overdosed on fentanyl. Source
Introducing 60 Minutes: A Second Look podcast
The new podcast delves into the 60 Minutes archives, unearthing never-before-heard audio from groundbreaking interviews. One of the first episodes features a then 21-year-old Taylor Swift. Source
Mini train park in Oregon still going 70 years on
A mini train park on Mollala, Oregon, has been shuttling people around for 70 years, and it’s still going strong. Danya Bacchus has the story. Source
How prescribed burns help save forests
One method to help protect forests from wildfires is what are known as prescribed burns, in which certain areas are intentionally set ablaze. Dave Malkoff explains how they work. Source
Port workers threaten strike if agreement isn’t reached
Major ports across the U.S. could shut down if a new agreement between the union that represents tens of thousands of longshoremen and shipping companies isn’t reached by October. Tim McNicholas explains what a work stoppage could mean. Source
Israel, Hezbollah trade strikes as White House urges calm
Israel and Hezbollah continued trading strikes over the weekend while the White House is urging both parties to find a diplomatic solution and avoid and all-out war. Chris Livesay reports. Source
Harris increases polling lead nationally, but battlegrounds still tight
Vice President Kamala Harris has increased her lead over former President Donald Trump in a new national poll from CBS News. The battleground states remain tightly contested, however, as both candidates are focusing on abortion, immigration and the economy. Skyler Henry reports. Source