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Ben Sasse on lessons for America

Thought Leader: Ben Sasse
April 26, 2026
Source: 60 Minutes

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.

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