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Extended interview: Ben Sasse on lessons for America

2026-04-26 News & Politics
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The former Nebraska senator has metastatic pancreatic cancer. He spoke with 60 Minutes' Scott Pelley about where America has been and where it could still go. Editor's note: The video above is an extended version of the interview that was broadcast on 60 Minutes on Sunday, April 26, 2026. This extended version was condensed for clarity. "60 Minutes" is the most successful television broadcast in history. Offering hard-hitting investigative reports, interviews, feature segments and profiles of people in the news, the broadcast began in 1968 and is still a hit, over 50 seasons later, regularly making Nielsen's Top 10. Subscribe to the "60 Minutes" YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/60minutes Watch full episodes: https://cbsnews.com/60-minutes/full-episodes/ Get more "60 Minutes" from "60 Minutes: Overtime": https://cbsnews.com/60-minutes/overtime/ Follow "60 Minutes" on Instagram: https://instagram.com/60minutes/ Like "60 Minutes" on Facebook: https://facebook.com/60minutes Follow "60 Minutes" on X: https://twitter.com/60Minutes Subscribe to our newsletter: https://cbsnews.com/newsletters/ Download the CBS News app: https://cbsnews.com/mobile/ Try Paramount+ free: https://paramountplus.com/?ftag=PPM-05-10aeh8h For video licensing inquiries, contact: [email protected]

Top Comments (10)

@soundoftruthwithbrettmaragni 2026-04-27

So glad this dying man's wisdom is being broadcast widely. So needed now in this country. So many quotable moments in this interview. Pure gold. An example: "We are meant to hug. We are meant to make babies. We are meant to break bread together. And we are going through a moment of profound confusion about what it means to be human." Thank you, Ben.

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@pamelasnyder4829 2026-04-26

I could listen to you all night Ben. I hear a lot of wisdom ! Wish you could get congress to hear you and do the right thing !

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@TimeIdle 2026-04-27

I'm a left leaner and I have always respected Ben Sasse. This interview cuts deep. Thank you both!

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@dinsdaleseven1627 2026-04-27

I was a programmer for 35 years. After retirement I taught myself plumbing and I have been doing jobs for people on limited means to fix the plumbing in their houses and businesses for free. I have never been so happy.

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@Bob-kq1hw 2026-04-27

I sat with tears...especially towards the end of this incredible interview. The tender/thoughtfulness of the questions, and the absolutely thoughtful answers, just made me reflect on my own life (at 67), what my time remaining looks like, and how I can put this time to great use, as has Mr Sasse. Thank you so much for the tears of joy..to the.both of you

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@bobbypage4854 2026-04-27

I wish you the best Ben Sasse , your a wise man & i learned by listening to you 🙏❤️

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@jharron9595 2026-04-27

The interview with Ben Sasse on 60 Minutes offers so much wisdom on so many levels and imho should be made available as a modern day Profile in Courage. I agree with so much of the truths that he shared. Thank you Ben for your honesty and your courage to speak out. You are truly a light in this crazy world. God bless!

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@donnageesey1961 2026-04-27

I wish so deeply that every single person in our beautiful country would watch this.

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@Corgi-h2y 2026-04-27

I’m keeping you in my thoughts and praying sincerely for your full recovery, hoping each day brings you strength and comfort. Your wisdom and kindness have made such a meaningful impact on everyone around you, you truly have a special way of lifting others. You are deeply appreciated and cared for, always. God bless you ♥️

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@dianatopoulos5602 2026-04-27

After listening to all that Ben Sasse has had to say, I am humbled.

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