CNN One Thing

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UPDATED WEEKLY

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.

3 DAYS AGO

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
6 DAYS AGO

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

18 min
NOV 3

Inside the Final Days of the 2024 Campaign

As polls remain tight heading into Election Day, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have been blitzing the battlegrounds trying to turn out every vote. A group of CNN reporters tell us what it’s been like tagging along for the ride since the beginning. Guests: Ebony Davis, Katherine Sullivan, Kit Maher, Aaron Pellish – CNN Embeds Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

28 min
OCT 30

Why Philadelphia Fortified Its Vote Counting Center

Victory for both the Harris and Trump campaigns likely runs through Pennsylvania. In the commonwealth’s biggest city, election officials say they’re ready to count the vote – and to beat back a torrent of misinformation that’s already arrived. Guest: Seth Bluestein, Philadelphia City Commissioner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

23 min

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Political Donations

Oct 27

hemymax2

Excellent piece on how both parties are preying on the elderly/vulnerable folks for donations. I must get 30+ txts a day and delete/report junk, and still get the same txts day after day which makes me incredibly angry.
Each episode is a gold nugget. Subscribe!

Sep 18

Heddy in Vermont

Short and sweet. Keep up the good work!
Fentanyl

Mar 4

Backbone93

The fentanyl episode was insightful and on point.
Any of the cnn one thing shows

Jul 7

Like too much

I wish, I wish that the word “like” would stop being used so frequently. It is simply not professional and us older people don’t “like” it. And that is the way the word like should be used.

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.