60 Minutes

S51E01 Paul McCartney, The Compromise, Inside the Epidemic

The debut episode of Season 51 delves into the roots of the opioid crisis, featuring an exclusive prison interview with a pain clinic physician who earned over $6,000 daily from prescribing opioids and shows no regret, ultimately receiving a 157-year sentence for drug trafficking. Additionally, Paul McCartney reveals that he cannot read or write music, sharing unique insights from his time with The Beatles and his journey as the most successful musician in pop music history. The episode also explores the rationale behind postponing Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court confirmation.