After interviewing Fed Chair Jerome Powell, Scott Pelley reflects on his “60 Minutes” interview with former Fed Chair Ben Bernanke in 2009. Source
“CBS Weekend News” headlines for Sunday, June 2, 2019
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News.” Source
Fed chairs on quantitative easing
Although first skeptical of the financial policy enacted by predecessor Ben Bernanke, Fed Chair Jerome Powell now realizes the risks never came to pass. Source
Estranged husband and girlfriend arrested in woman’s disappearance
There are two arrests tonight in the case of a missing mom from Connecticut. Police accuse her estranged husband and his girlfriend of tampering with evidence and hindering the prosecution. Mola Lenghi reports. Source
Police reveal more on suspect who killed 12 people in Virginia Beach
We are learning more about the man who killed 12 people in Virginia Beach on Friday. Police say he opened fire at his office just hours after quitting his job. Errol Barnettt reports. Source
Texas high school students bringing BBQ to a new level
If you’re planning to fire up the grill for dinner tonight, here’s a chance to pick up some pointers – and see how one man is using BBQ to teach some big life lessons in a small Texas town. Mireya Villarreal has the story. Source
Fed Chair Powell on the “legacy of slavery”
Why is African-American unemployment nearly double that among whites? The chair of the Federal Reserve has a theory. Source
Fed Chair Jerome Powell on income disparity
Powell tells “60 Minutes” how the Fed can help combat low mobility and income stagnation. Source
Warriors coach Steve Kerr shaped by tragedy
Golden State has experienced tremendous success under Kerr, whose life was altered when his father was killed 35 years ago. Source
Fed Chair Powell on economic inequality
The chair of the Federal Reserve discusses the impact of low mobility and the “legacy of slavery” — and how the Fed can address it Source