Episode
60 Minutes: Nation in Crisis, A Long Siege, Failure to Protect
Overview
Sherrilyn Ifill on why George Floyd's death is a tipping point and how America can move forward; Then, San Antonio businesses continue reopening as Texas sees rise in coronavirus cases; And, Oklahoma child abuse law disproportionately penalizes women.
Details
- Series
- 60 Minutes
- Season
- Season 52
- Episode
- Episode 35
- Air date
- 2020-06-07
- Runtime
- 44 min
Episode context
Nation in Crisis, A Long Siege, Failure to Protect is Episode 35 in Season 52 of 60 Minutes. It aired on 2020-06-07. The runtime is 44 min.
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Episode 32: Pandemic Politics, Amazon, Ghost Guns
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Episode 38: The Chief, The Opioid Playbook
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