As tensions continue to escalate in the Middle East and the Iran-allied Houthi militia launch strikes against commercial and U.S. Navy ships in the southern Red Sea, Norah O’Donnell was the first journalist to report from the region in the air, on the water, and inside the 5th Fleet’s Command Center at Naval Headquarters in Bahrain. O’Donnell speaks with the Deputy Commander of U.S. Forces in the Middle East, Vice Admiral Brad Cooper and other Navy officers about a new kind of warfare on the high seas involving anti-ship ballistic missiles, as well as the disruption of international shipping traffic and whether an endgame is in sight. In the aftermath of President Joe Biden’s victory in the 2020 presidential election, Republicans in seven states where he won, including Wisconsin, banded together and cast fake electoral votes for Donald Trump. Correspondent Anderson Cooper reports on Wisconsin's fake presidential electors and interviews Andrew Hitt, an attorney and former GOP state chair, who claims he and his fellow fake electors were tricked into signing the documents. Special Counsel Jack Smith alleges the fake votes were part of a plan, orchestrated by Donald Trump and conspirators, to try to overturn the election. Ahead of the 96th Academy Awards, correspondent Scott Pelley joins enigmatic actor Cillian Murphy in Ireland for a candid interview since being nominated for Best Actor in the blockbuster film Oppenheimer. Pelley talks to the Oscar front-runner about how he transforms for roles, his secret to maintaining a low profile and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Fed Chair Jerome Powell discusses interest rates, inflation, and the economy. Chinese migrants using TikTok to cross the US border revealed. Impact of technology on sports betting explored.

Colette S. Peters, charged with reforming the Federal Bureau of Prisons, discusses the staffing crisis, deteriorating infrastructure, and persistent abuse. Jürgen Stock, Interpol's Secretary General, talks about accusations of abusing its red notice system. Founder of The Wild Animal Sanctuary, Pat Craig, orchestrates high-stakes animal rescues.

Discover the crisis in commercial real estate, particularly in New York City's office sector, due to hybrid work becoming the new normal. Learn about the challenges faced by the industry and how professionals are navigating the decline in office building value. Explore a groundbreaking approach to brain surgery that could revolutionize the treatment of Alzheimer's disease and drug addiction without incisions. Dive into the results of clinical trials that are changing the lives of patients and offering hope to others with brain disorders.

Explore the mysterious world of sperm whales, with their large brains and lives in the deep ocean. Discover Monkey Island, a secluded island inhabited by monkeys studied by researchers. Learn about the incredible superpower of sloths, their survival skills, and the impact of climate change.

In this podcast, correspondent Scott Pelley joins Ukrainian widows and children on a mountain climb in the Austrian Alps. The podcast also explores the unique story of Sealand, a self-declared independent monarchy. Additionally, it delves into the rich history of winemaking in Georgia and the transformative impact of the Mountain Seed Foundation program.

Britain's head of counter-terrorism policing discusses Iran's secret shadow war, targeting critics of the regime. Russia's deliberate destruction of Ukraine's cultural heritage is explored, highlighting the courageous efforts to preserve it. The Justice Department's horse doping investigation is examined, revealing wiretaps that led to convictions. The podcast also touches on Iran's covert operations, threats against American officials, and the intentional destruction of cultural property in Ukraine.

John Eastman, conservative former law professor who championed a radical legal theory to keep President Trump in power, discusses his legal strategy and innocence in Georgia’s election conspiracy case. Social Security's mistakes are your responsibility, monkeys on an island reveal scientific discoveries, and the study on how hurricanes impact monkeys and its implications for humanity.

President Biden discusses the United States' role in conflicts, efforts to locate American hostages, and the state of the war in Ukraine. Lesley Stahl meets the family behind the heroic rescue at kibbutz ​Nahal Oz. The podcast also explores the investigation into flights that transported migrants to Martha's Vineyard and allegations of covert criminal operations.

Attorney General Merrick Garland discusses indictments of former President Donald Trump and the Hunter Biden probe. Michael Lewis talks about his book on the rise and fall of Sam Bankman-Fried, including Bankman-Fried's empire, the collapse of crypto, and whether he believes he's innocent. The podcast also covers topics like espionage, protecting civil liberties, democracy, extravagant spending, and the unraveling of FTX.