11/10/2024: The Shift, The War Reporter, Robo, Mysterious Russian Deaths

Nov 11, 2024

Andriy Tsaplienko, a courageous Ukrainian journalist, shares his gripping experiences reporting from the front lines of the war in Ukraine. He emphasizes the crucial role of independent media in countering disinformation and shaping global narratives. The conversation also dives into the alarming rise of mysterious deaths among Russian dissenters, revealing broader geopolitical implications. Additionally, robotic technology's entry into art raises intriguing questions about the nature of creativity and craftsmanship in today's digital landscape.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Voting Patterns, War Reporting, and Advanced Robotics

01:40 • 2min

Analyzing Voter Shifts and Economic Concerns in Pennsylvania

03:28 • 4min

Shifting Sentiments: Politics, Economics, and Voter Behavior

07:26 • 10min

Evolving Dynamics in the Working Class and Political Identity

17:11 • 2min

Voices from the Frontlines: Ukraine's War Through a Journalist's Eyes

19:39 • 13min

Marble and Machines: Art Revolutionized

32:40 • 13min

Investigating Mysterious Russian Death Syndrome

45:47 • 2min

Unraveling the Mysterious Russian Death Syndrome

47:38 • 10min

Russian Aggression and International Response

57:30 • 11min

Impunity and Consequences: A Global Perspective

01:08:53 • 2min

Days after President-elect Donald Trump won the election by moving nearly every county in the country towards the right, Scott Pelley travels to Northampton County, Pennsylvania to report on the shift. It’s the state’s bellwether county, which voted for nearly every president in the last century including President Biden in 2020 and President Trump last week. Why did Northampton flip this election cycle? Pelley speaks with longtime residents to find out.

CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams turns the lens on a fellow war reporter on the frontline of the Russia-Ukraine war. She travels to Kharkiv to meet the fearless Andriy Tsaplienko, a Ukrainian journalist who is using his reporting to fight for his country’s survival. As Williams discovers, Tsaplienko’s relentless search for the facts serves as a powerful weapon to counter disinformation and propaganda. His battle to reveal the truth underscores the critical role journalists play in actively shaping the outcome of global crises where information is a battlefield.

For centuries, the giants of the art world, like Michelangelo, have made a beeline for the world-famous Carrara marble quarries of Northern Tuscany, turning the white stone into marble masterpieces. Now, a fleet of robots has moved in, carving with pinpoint precision and sparking an art world fracas. Correspondent Bill Whitaker travels to Carrara and jumps into the fray: can a robot make art? While many contemporary A-listers are turning to robots for help, many of Italy’s hammer-and-chisel brigade are up in arms. They claim Italy’s artistic heritage is on the line.

Correspondent Cecilia Vega reports from Spain on the unsolved shooting of a Russian defector in the seaside town of Villajoyosa. It's part of a pattern of recent falls from top floor windows, poisonings and accidental deaths of a growing number of enemies of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Vega investigates the suspected links to Russian intelligence services and examines how European governments are responding to Russian aggression on Western soil. Finally, she asks U.S. Intelligence officials whether Putin’s "War on the West" has reached U.S. territory.

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