Germany Rearms, The Price of Life, Hoosier Hysteria

德国重整军备,生命的代价,印第安纳州的歇斯底里

60 Minutes

2025-12-15

47 分钟
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Germany is racing to rearm as the war in Ukraine shakes its sense of security, forcing the country to confront its military past as it strengthens its military might. Correspondent Bill Whitaker observes basic training in northwest Germany and speaks with defense minister Boris Pistorius in Berlin to find out how Germany plans to achieve its aim of building the most powerful armed forces in Europe. A new generation of drugs is offering hope to children who once had none. But these breakthrough therapies can cost millions for a single dose, and the American healthcare system still hasn’t figured out how to pay. Correspondent Scott Pelley sets out to understand the challenges of paying for these expensive treatments. An unscripted underdog saga is unfolding in the most unlikely setting this college football season. Indiana University’s perennially overlooked and outmatched Hoosiers have transformed into the #1 ranked team in the country. Correspondent Jon Wertheim speaks with head coach Curt Cignetti and dives into how this remarkable turnaround took shape – as the undefeated Hoosiers contend for a national championship. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  • Ana Gonzalez, through this complicated country.

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  • hear their stories, their poetry, and of course, play some music.

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  • to observe basic training as a squad of recruits ran punishing drills honing the skills they would need to defend against an enemy assault.

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  • We don't hope that, but we're preparing exactly for that.

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  • the employer-sponsored insurance system.

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