60 Minutes Scattered Spider, Work to Own, Greta Gerwig Airs August 11 2024 on CBS

“60 Minutes” returns this Sunday at 7:00 PM on CBS, bringing viewers another compelling episode filled with insightful stories. Known for its in-depth reporting, the show continues to shine a light on the people and events that shape the world. This week, it promises features that delve deep into current issues, providing a closer look at the stories behind the headlines.

SCATTERED SPIDER – A surprisingly young cohort of hackers paralyzed some of Las Vegas’ biggest hotels and casinos last fall, demanding an exorbitant ransom. The FBI and cyber security researchers call them “Scattered Spider” and say they are predominantly made up of native English-speaking hackers from Western countries, including the United States. Correspondent Bill Whitaker reports on the attack that brought operations at the MGM Grand, Aria and Bellagio, among others, to a standstill. And how the hackers teamed up with the notorious Russian ransomware gang behind the recent hack on UnitedHealth Group. Graham Messick is the producer.

WORK TO OWN – As the American wealth gap continues to widen, correspondent Jon Wertheim reports on an unlikely effort to get more money in the hands of rank-and-file workers. Pete Stavros is an executive at one of the world’s biggest private equity firms, KKR. His industry is famously cutthroat, but Stavros has emerged as a leading advocate for the concept of employee ownership, which takes the same incentives that have long helped the C-suite get rich and applies them to people working factories, flatbeds and farms. Wertheim travels to rural Illinois to find out how this model has impacted workers, and whether it’s good for business. David M. Levine is the producer.

GRETA GERWIG – Correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi profiles the brains behind “Barbie” – filmmaker Greta Gerwig, whose outside-the-box blockbuster smashed box office records last summer. Alfonsi speaks with Gerwig about pulling off a delicate balancing act: giving voice to the iconic Barbie doll while appealing to her fiercest critics, and details Gerwig’s journey from indie darling to billion-dollar director. Nathalie Sommer is the producer.

As always, the show’s veteran correspondents will guide viewers through these narratives, offering a mix of empathy and hard-hitting journalism. With a reputation built over decades, “60 Minutes” remains a staple for those seeking meaningful content in their Sunday night lineup. Don’t miss this week’s episode, as it promises to deliver stories that resonate and provoke thought.

Release Date & Time: 7:00 PM Sunday 11 August 2024 on CBS

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