60 Minutes Season 39 Episode 28 Under the Influence, A Not So Perfect Match, The Age of Warming

Under the Influence: In this segment, 60 Minutes investigates the opioid crisis in the United States. Correspondent Bill Whitaker interviews a former drug dealer and a doctor to discuss the extent of the problem, tracing the roots of the crisis to the over-prescription of painkillers. The segment also explores how drug companies downplayed the addictive nature of opioids in their marketing. Whitaker talks to families who have lost loved ones to overdose and the challenges of tackling the crisis.

A Not So Perfect Match: In this segment, Anderson Cooper explores the multi-million dollar business of online dating. Cooper meets with executives of popular dating apps to discuss the algorithms used to match users and questions if they truly lead to successful relationships. The segment also examines the darker side of these apps, including instances of sexual assault and scamming.

The Age of Warming: In this segment, correspondent Scott Pelley examines the impact of global warming on the planet. Pelley visits Lake Mead, one of the largest man-made reservoirs in the US, which has seen its water levels drop due to droughts exacerbated by climate change. The segment also looks at how the changing climate is affecting farmers in the Midwest, causing unpredictable weather patterns that make it difficult to grow crops. Pelley interviews experts who discuss the urgency of taking action to address the issue and explores the potential solutions.