60 Minutes
High Velocity | As Goes Texas | The Ride of His Life
Season 51, Episode 6 · Aired 2018-11-04
Synopsis
High Velocity: In the wake of the growing number of mass shootings, first responders and emergency rooms are now being trained in combat first aid to save lives. The AR-15-style assault rifle causes devastating wounds similar to those found on the battlefield. Scott Pelley reports on the kinds of injuries caused by those weapons and on the new protocol medical personnel have been forced to adopt as the use of AR-15s in mass shootings becomes more frequent. As Goes Texas: Few political races have the potential to predict America's political future more than the tight race for the U.S. Senate in Texas. Early voting in the state indicates strong interest. Jon Wertheim spoke to incumbent Sen. Ted Cruz (R) and his opponent, Rep. Beto O'Rourke (D), about how heavy voter turnout will affect their chances. The Ride of His Life: Ever since Garrett McNamara rode a 78-foot monster wave to set a then-world record here, the Portuguese town of Nazare has attracted a stream of surfing talent hoping to beat it. Who will ride one bigger? Who will get hurt trying?
In the series
This episode is part of 60 Minutes (1968–present) on CBS.
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Key cast
- Mike Wallace as Correspondent
- Morley Safer as Correspondent
- Harry Reasoner as Correspondent
- Ed Bradley as Correspondent
- Diane Sawyer as Correspondent
Also in season 51
- S51E01 Paul McCartney | The Compromise | Inside the Epidemic
- S51E02 The Kavanaugh Vote | John Green | The Pavarotti of Pasta
- S51E03 President Trump | Photo Ark
- S51E04 Genetic Genealogy | Off the Rails | Fly Like an Eagle
- S51E05 Inside the Secret Archive | America's War Against ISIS | JAAP
- S51E07 Your Data | Ultra Deep | The Pact