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You’ve been overwhelmed with headlines all week – what's worth a closer look? One Thing takes you into the story and helps you make sense of the news everyone's been talking about. Every Wednesday and Sunday, host David Rind interviews one of CNN’s world-class reporters to tell us what they've found – and why it matters. From the team behind CNN 5 Things.

Inside Harris’ Pitch to Black Men CNN One Thing
Vice President Kamala Harris released a set of policy proposals aimed at Black men earlier this week, as she looks shore up support among the group. Meanwhile, with less than three weeks until Election Day, there is concern amongst some Democrats that Harris’ campaign has plateaued. In this episode, why some Black men may not be motivated to vote for Harris in November – and to what extent misogyny might play a role.  Guest: Bakari Sellers, CNN Political Commentator
Oct 16, 2024
 Assessing the Damage of Trump-Fueled Hurricane Misinformation CNN One Thing
Florida's Gulf Coast continues to clean up from Hurricane Milton, which came ashore as a Category 3 storm battering an area already weary from Hurricane Helene. With less than 4 weeks to Election Day, the response to both disasters is predictably being filtered through a political lens. In this episode, we examine how former President Donald Trump and his allies are leveraging dangerous misinformation and how the storms could impact early voting in key states.  Guest: Steve Contorno, CNN Political Reporter
Oct 13, 2024
 'The Apprentice’ Director Ali Abbasi Wants to Piss Off Both Sides CNN One Thing
The new film ‘The Apprentice’, starring Sebastian Stan, Jeremy Strong and Maria Bakalova, details how a young Donald Trump rose to prominence in New York City as real estate developer in the 1970’s and ‘80’s. However, the filmmakers struggled to secure funding and questioned whether U.S. audiences would ever get to see it. In this episode, the film’s director opens up about how it eventually got made and explains why he isn’t afraid to humanize the former president and his notorious former lawyer and fixer, Roy Cohn.  Guest: Ali Abbasi
Oct 11, 2024
 Another Hurricane Is Coming. But Helene Is Still Hurting. CNN One Thing
As Hurricane Milton roars toward Florida’s Gulf Coast, communities there and across the Southeast are still rebuilding from Hurricane Helene, the second-deadliest hurricane to strike the United States mainland in the past 50 years. In this episode, we hear from a North Carolinian about how she survived and why she doesn’t have much faith in the federal government to help her recover and rebuild.  Guest: Olivia Cooner
Oct 9, 2024
 How October 7th Paved the Way for a Widening War CNN One Thing
In recent weeks, fears of a wider war between Israel and Iran have grown after Israel launched a series of attacks against Hezbollah in Lebanon and Iran fired a barrage of missiles into Israel. The tense moment comes nearly one year after the brutal Hamas attack on Israel on October 7th and the devastation of Gaza that followed. In this episode, we examine how the last year has fundamentally reshaped the Middle East and whether any kind of peace is possible going forward.  Guest: Nic Robertson, CNN International Diplomatic Editor
Oct 6, 2024
 Midwest Vice: The Vance-Walz Debate CNN One Thing
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance largely stuck to policy Tuesday night during the CBS News Vice Presidential debate, in what may be the last marquee event before Election Day. In this episode, we break down the big moments and how they could impact the race.  Guest: Edward-Isaac Dovere, CNN Senior Reporter
Oct 2, 2024
 Understanding the Latino Vote CNN One Thing
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are both working to mobilize Latinos, a crucial voting bloc. However, the nuances within the group are playing out in some unexpected ways. In this episode, we examine how both campaigns are crafting their messages and Trump’s (occasionally awkward) embrace of reggaeton stars.  Guests: Katelina Eccleston, reggaeton historian & Cristina Beltrán, NYU associate professor
Sep 29, 2024
 Three Mile Island Is Reopening. Some Climate Scientists are Thrilled. CNN One Thing
Microsoft turned heads recently when it announced it had reached a deal to buy energy from Three Mile Island, the site of the worst nuclear disaster in US history. In this episode, we examine how despite consistent concerns over waste and high costs, nuclear energy is making a comeback as a clean energy source.  Guest: Ella Nilsen, CNN Climate Reporter
Sep 25, 2024
 The Controversial Measures Fueling El Salvador's 'Reverse Migration' CNN One Thing
El Salvador was once dubbed the “murder capital of the world,” causing many to flee north towards the United States. Now, many Salvadorans say they have never felt so safe, and some are even returning to the country after rebuilding their lives in the US. In this episode, we examine the controversial measures behind the turnaround.  Guest: David Culver, CNN Senior National Correspondent
Sep 22, 2024
 The Challenge of Securing an Increasingly Violent Election CNN One Thing
The US Secret Service is facing mounting questions in the wake of another apparent assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump. In this episode, we break down the latest in the investigation and look at the possible fallout as Election Day approaches.  Guest: Zachary Cohen, CNN National Security Reporter
Sep 18, 2024
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