Rachel Goldberg-Polin’s extended interview 

Rachel Goldberg-Polin’s extended interview 

Author: CBS News April 20, 2026 Duration: 52:31
Anderson Cooper spoke with Rachel Goldberg-Polin, an American Israeli mother whose son, Hersh, was kidnapped by Hamas on Oct. 7, 2023 and then executed. Editor's note: This podcast is an extended version of the interview that was broadcast on 60 Minutes on Sunday, April 19, 2026. This extended version was condensed for clarity.

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