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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.

7 HRS AGO

What a Banana Can Tell Us About Trump’s Second Term

Ahead of president-elect Donald Trump's second term, economists, retailers, and consumers are bracing for change. We examine how Trump’s plans for tariffs and tax cuts could impact your wallet and why some young people are embracing ‘doom spending’ this holiday season. Plus, what you should know about cryptocurrency as Trump embraces it. Guest: Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN Business & Politics Correspondent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

24 min
3 DAYS AGO

72 Hours of Escalation in Ukraine

The Biden administration is taking new steps to aid Ukraine well before President-elect Donald Trump takes office. But Russia has new weapons of its own. Guest: Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Chief International Security Correspondent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

20 min
NOV 20

Gaetz, the GOP, and Trump’s Trickiest Nomination

The House Ethics Committee is scheduled to meet Wednesday as the panel weighs whether to release its final report on Matt Gaetz. In this episode, we explore how we got to this point and whether Republicans will be able to stomach president-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general. Guest: Sarah Ferris, CNN Capitol Hill Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

21 min
NOV 17

The ‘Mind-blowing’ Potential Impacts of Trump’s Border Policy

Immigrants, their employers and advocates are bracing for possible mass deportations once president-elect Donald Trump takes office in January. In this episode, we hear from two Hispanic families with differing views and look at the Trump loyalists he’s picked to execute his immigration agenda. Guest: Rosa Flores, CNN Correspondent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

27 min
NOV 13

After Trump’s Win, the 4B Movement Goes Viral In the US

As his opponents across the country come to grips with another Donald Trump presidency, some women are exploring a movement that basically swears off romantic relationships with men. In this episode, we explore its origins and the limits of its message. Guest: Harmeet Kaur, CNN Culture Writer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

20 min
NOV 10

He Never Voted Republican. Trump 2024 Changed That.

President-elect Donald Trump is claiming a mandate after making inroads with multiple demographics en route to a popular vote victory. In this episode, we hear from a formerly reliable Democratic voter about why he voted for Trump this time around. Guest: Nevin Skalko Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

21 min
NOV 8

Do Democrats Need to Rip Up Their Political Playbook?

As Democrats take stock of a definitive Trump victory, the blame game is well underway. But the problems for the party may run deeper than one campaign. Guest: Edward-Isaac Dovere, CNN Senior Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

21 min
NOV 6

Trump Storms Back to the White House

CNN projects that former President Donald Trump will defeat Vice President Kamala Harris in the race for the White House, completing a historic political comeback after attempting to overturn the 2020 election. In this episode, we examine how Trump was able to build on his base and where Harris fell short. Guest: Daniel Strauss, CNN National Politics Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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love one thing

Mar 5

KasloHeather

if i miss one thing on the weekend i always listen to it during week. i don’t want to miss one thing 😉
Excellent end of year show

2023-12-24

fanofenza

Really liked that you kept each item short and to the point. All the items were really interesting and well produced with the archival tape. Good job.

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.