Dr. Jeffrey Wigand, a former Brown & Williamson executive, risked everything to expose the truth about nicotine addiction and corporate deception. This explosive 60 Minutes segment reveals how Big Tobacco knew about nicotine’s addictiveness, used harmful additives, and silenced internal research—all in the name of profit.

But when Wigand spoke out, they tried to destroy him.

Why This Story Matters:

✔️ Big Tobacco knowingly addicted millions of people—while denying it for decades.

✔️ They silenced research, manipulated documents, and even smeared whistleblowers.

✔️ Billions in lawsuits exposed their lies—but is history repeating with vaping?

Key Topics Covered Include:
✔️ The truth about nicotine addiction—What Big Tobacco knew and covered up
✔️ The fight for a "safer cigarette"—And why B&W shut it down
✔️ Harmful chemical additives—How tobacco companies ignored health risks
✔️ The industry’s smear campaign—How they attacked Wigand’s reputation
✔️ How his testimony helped take down Big Tobacco—And changed history