Episode
60 Minutes: Finding Refuge, Avalanche, Enhancing the Bike
Overview
A look at how Syrian refugees were vetted before Trump; then, Steve Kroft interviews avalanche survivors -- "It was a miracle"; and, 60 Minutes investigates hidden motors and pro cycling.
Details
- Series
- 60 Minutes
- Season
- Season 49
- Episode
- Episode 18
- Air date
- 2017-01-29
- Runtime
- 44 min
Episode context
Finding Refuge, Avalanche, Enhancing the Bike is Episode 18 in Season 49 of 60 Minutes. It aired on 2017-01-29. The runtime is 44 min.
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