60 Minutes
Red Flag Laws | Into the Deep | The Youngest Refugees
Season 52, Episode 8 · Aired 2019-11-17
Synopsis
Red Flag Laws – In the wake of mass shootings, states have turned to "Red Flag" laws, allowing law enforcement temporarily to remove firearms from someone posing a threat. Colorado just passed the law, but residents there are fiercely divided. Half the counties have declared themselves second amendment sanctuaries, with some sheriffs vowing not to enforce the law. Scott Pelley reports. Into the Deep – The ocean floor holds trillions of dollars worth of metals essential to the production of supercomputers, electric cars, and cell phones. While other countries begin efforts to mine them, the U.S. is left out because it failed to sign a U.N. treaty. Bill Whitaker reports. The Youngest Refugees – Sesame Street is bringing a new gang of Muppets to the Middle East. The creators of the legendary children's show and the International Rescue Committee have joined forces to address the needs of Syrian child refugees. Lesley Stahl reports from Jordan.
In the series
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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 52
- S52E01 The Impeachment Inquiry | Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman | Great White Sharks
- S52E02 The Impeachment Debate | The Ranger and the Serial Killer | The Farmer's Advocate
- S52E03 Hong Kong | Nadia | Psychedelic Science
- S52E04 Tree of Life | Madame Lagarde | The Columbus Letters
- S52E05 Joe Biden | The Emerald Triangle | Giant Panda
- S52E06 Maria Butina | The Battle of Brexit | The Wright Way