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You’ve been overwhelmed with headlines all week – what's worth a closer look? One Thing takes you beyond the headlines and helps make sense of what everyone is talking about. Host David Rind talks to experts, reporters on the front lines and the real people impacted by the news about what they've learned – and why it matters.

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Jan 26, 2025 · 23 min
The Movement Behind Trump’s DEI Takedown
Employees in federal diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility offices have been placed on paid leave amid of flurry of actions from the new Trump administration aimed at reshaping the federal workforce. We examine the backlash to DEI in recent years and how it could impact businesses across the country. Guest: Rene Marsh, CNN Correspondent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 22, 2025 · 18 min
Trump Floods the Zone. Here’s What Matters.
President Donald Trump issued a slew of executive actions after taking office for the second time on Monday. We examine which ones are having an immediate impact and what they can tell us about what the next four years may bring. Guest: Betsy Klein, CNN Senior White House Producer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 19, 2025 · 26 min
Federal Workers Prepare for Trump, Musk, and Uncertainty
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take power for a second time, we hear from two government workers who have mixed feelings about potentially being on the receiving end of his campaign promises. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 17, 2025 · 22 min
How Long Will the Gaza Deal Stop the Fighting?
Hamas and Israel have reached an agreement on a ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza, providing hope to war-weary Palestinians and family members of Israeli hostages. However, implementation could prove challenging and grim. Guest: Jeremy Diamond, CNN Jerusalem Correspondent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 15, 2025 · 23 min
How Serious is Trump About the Panama Canal?
President-elect Donald Trump has not let up on recent suggestions that the US should retake the Panama Canal. While the idea has been rejected by the Panamanian government, officials working at the canal are not laughing it off. Guest: Phil Mattingly, CNN Chief Domestic Correspondent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 12, 2025 · 28 min
'Is That Really My House?’: The L.A. Fires
The deadly wildfires in Los Angeles have caused unimaginable devastation, especially for those who least expected it. We hear from two longtime Angelenos about the memories they made in their homes, and what comes next now that they’ve been reduced to rubble. Guest: Courtney Kay Kirsh & Anthony Lewis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 8, 2025 · 25 min
The Case For (And Against) Banning TikTok
The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear oral arguments on Friday in a case that could decide whether a ban on TikTok is allowed to go into effect later this month. We break down the arguments on both sides and whether President-elect Donald Trump has any power to save the platform – years after trying to ban it himself. Guest: Clare Duffy, CNN Business Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 5, 2025 · 22 min
New Orleans, ISIS, and 2025’s Violent Start
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 29, 2024 · 16 min
Remembering Jimmy Carter
In this special edition of CNN 5 Things, we look back on the life and legacy of former US President Jimmy Carter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 29, 2024 · 29 min
Elon Musk, Bans and Free Speech: What Happens Next?
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 22, 2024 · 18 min
What The Holidays Look Like After Hurricane Helene
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 18, 2024 · 17 min
It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s...Probably Not a Drone
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 15, 2024 · 24 min
The ‘Make America Healthy Again’ Moms Behind RFK Jr.
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 11, 2024 · 25 min
Syria Is Free of Assad. Now Comes the Hard Part.
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 8, 2024 · 18 min
A Health Insurance CEO is Dead. Not Everyone Is Sad.
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” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 4, 2024 · 19 min
Meet the Trans Lawyer Making History at the Supreme Court
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 1, 2024 · 27 min
Deepfake Revenge Porn Is Rising: What Can You Do?
A new kind of deepfake revenge porn is sweeping the internet. Using artificial intelligence, bad actors can do things like superimpose your face on a nude body, creating convincing and harmful images. Tech companies and lawmakers are trying to play catch up, but the truth is these tools are still easy to access. So how can you and your loved ones stay safe from this dangerous technology? Carrie Goldberg, a lawyer specializing in digital harassment and sex crimes, has some answers. Listen to ‘Terms of Service’ here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 27, 2024 · 22 min
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
Nov 24, 2024 · 19 min
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
Nov 20, 2024 · 20 min
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