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CNN One Thing
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.
After the deadly New Orleans truck ramming attack on New Year’s Day, investigators have been digging into the suspect’s potential ties to ISIS. We look at why the terror group is still luring in vulnerable people around the world, years after its fall in the Middle East.
Guest: Katie Bo Lillis, CNN Senior Reporter
Jan 5, 2025
In this special edition of CNN 5 Things, we look back on the life and legacy of former US President Jimmy Carter.
Dec 29, 2024
In this special edition of CNN 5 Things, we look back on the life and legacy of former US President Jimmy Carter.
Dec 29, 2024
Two years ago, three reporters were kicked off Twitter by its new owner, Elon Musk. Now with Musk firmly entrenched in President-elect Donald Trump’s orbit, they reunite to discuss what's changed, what hasn’t, and how TikTok can avoid being banned in the US starting next month.
Guests: Donie O’Sullivan, CNN Senior Correspondent
Drew Harwell, The Washington Post Reporter
Ryan Mac, New York Times Reporter
Dec 29, 2024
Nearly three months after the remnants of Hurricane Helene washed out large parts of western North Carolina, the community surrounding Asheville is still cleaning up and taking stock of what comes next. We check back in with one displaced resident who is still coming to terms with the damage to her neighborhood.
Guest: Olivia Cooner
Dec 22, 2024
When mysterious lights started appearing in the skies over parts of New Jersey last month, some residents wondered if something nefarious was at play. As more and more sightings continue to be reported, experts believe the truth is far less sexy.
Guest: Pete Muntean, CNN Transportation Correspondent
Dec 18, 2024
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Donald Trump’s controversial pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, is set to meet with Senators on Capitol Hill this week. While many in the medical community say his nomination is dangerous to public health, there are a group of moms who are cheering him on.
Guest: Meena Duerson, CNN Correspondent
Dec 15, 2024
Hope is in the air in Syria after a rebel coalition toppled Bashar al-Assad’s brutal dictatorship with a lightning offensive over the weekend. However, many questions remain about just how tolerant this new group actually is.
Guest: Clarissa Ward, CNN Chief International Correspondent
Dec 11, 2024
Following the brazen murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City, some were surprised by the lack of sympathy shown by people online. Those who follow the healthcare industry closely, however, say the anger towards the industry has been boiling for a long time.
Guest: Elisabeth Rosenthal, Senior Contributing Editor at KFF Health News & author, “An American Sickness: How Healthcare Became Big Business and How You Can Take It Back”
Dec 8, 2024
The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear oral arguments today in a case that could reshape the landscape of transgender medical care for young Americans. One of the lawyers arguing for the plaintiffs will make history just by being there.
Guest: Chelsea Bailey, CNN Senior Writer
Dec 4, 2024