60 Minutes is the official podcast edition of the American television newsmagazine produced by CBS News. The podcast delivers the complete audio from the weekly Sunday evening broadcast, providing an accessible format for the program's long-form journalism. Since its inception in 1968, the show has focused on investigative reporting, high-profile interviews, and in-depth profiles, maintaining a format that typically features three distinct segments per episode.
The editorial content is driven by a team of experienced CBS News correspondents, including Lesley Stahl, Scott Pelley, Bill Whitaker, and Anderson Cooper. These correspondents lead investigations into a diverse array of subjects, such as international diplomacy, corporate ethics, scientific breakthroughs, and social trends. The podcast retains the narrative structure and pacing of the television broadcast, utilizing detailed interviews and on-the-ground reporting to explore complex issues.
Unlike daily news programs that focus on immediate headlines, this podcast prioritizes deep-dive storytelling and thorough analysis. Segments are often the result of months of research and fieldwork, aiming to provide listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the topics at hand. The program is recognized for its institutional history and has earned numerous journalistic accolades for its contributions to the field of news broadcasting.
The podcast serves as a digital extension of the CBS News brand, offering a weekly update that aligns with the television airing. It allows for flexible listening, catering to a global audience interested in American-produced investigative journalism. While the program covers significant international events, it remains rooted in the standards and practices of the CBS News division. The audio presentation includes the iconic ticking stopwatch, signaling the transitions between the program’s various investigative reports and feature stories.