60 Minutes
Germany Rearms | The Price of Life | Hoosier Hysteria
TV Flash files “Germany Rearms | The Price of Life | Hoosier Hysteria” as hour 747 of 767 in the TV Flash guide — 60 Minutes (1968–present) on CBS, season 58, episode 12, aired 2025-12-14, 60 min.
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This leaf is S58E12: listed hour 747 of 767 in the 60 Minutes guide, hour 12 of 31 in season 58. It aired 2025-12-14 (60 min). The listed hour before it is “MTG 2.0 | Character AI | Watch Valley” (S58E11). Next is “The Sherpas of Everest | Presenting the Kanneh-Masons” (S58E13). Broadcast log — titles and dates, not a plot bible.
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Germany Rearms – Germany is racing to rearm as the war in Ukraine shakes its sense of security, forcing it to confront its military past while strengthening its military might. Correspondent Bill Whitaker observes basic training in northwest Germany. He speaks with Defense Minister Boris Pistorius in Berlin to learn how Germany plans to achieve its goal of building the most powerful armed forces in Europe. Marc Lieberman is the producer. The Price of Life – A new generation of drugs is offering hope to children who once had none. But these breakthrough therapies can cost millions per dose, and the American healthcare system still hasn't figured out how to pay for them. Correspondent Scott Pelley sets out to understand the challenges of paying for these expensive treatments. Aaron Weisz is the producer. Hoosier Hysteria – An unscripted underdog saga is unfolding in the most unlikely setting this college football season. Indiana University's perennially overlooked and outmatched Hoosiers have transformed into the #1-ranked team in the country. Correspondent Jon Wertheim speaks with head coach Curt Cignetti and dives into how this remarkable turnaround took shape – as the undefeated Hoosiers contend for a national championship. David M. Levine is the producer.
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Where does Germany Rearms | The Price of Life | Hoosier Hysteria sit in the 60 Minutes guide?
S58E12 is listed hour 747 of 767 — hour 12 of 31 in season 58, season 58 episode 12.
When did 60 Minutes S58E12 air?
Germany Rearms | The Price of Life | Hoosier Hysteria aired 2025-12-14 and is listed at 60 minutes.
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Also in season 58
- S58E01 A Lonely Voice | The Mystery of the Eagle S | Dana White
- S58E02 Vaccine Court | The Tequila Heist | This is Rob Reiner
- S58E03 The China Hack | Booms, Busts and Bubbles | The Road to Damascus
- S58E04 The Dealmakers | Erez Reuveni | Amy Sherald
- S58E05 On The Brink | Dr. Attia Will See You Now | The Mentalist
- S58E06 President Trump | Officially Amazing