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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.

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
 No Phones in Class. It’s The Law Here Now. CNN One Thing
Some states have moved to ban cell phones in schools to improve students’ engagement and mental health. However, the specific rules and implementation vary wildly from school to school. In this episode, we hear from one district official in Indiana about why their policy has been a success – so far.  Guest: Dr. Laura Hammack, Beech Grove City Schools Superintendent
Sep 15, 2024
 Trump Takes the Bait CNN One Thing
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump faced off for the first time Tuesday night in the ABC News Presidential Debate. In this episode, we head to the spin room in Philadelphia to break down the big moments from a contentious night and look at where the race goes from here.  Guests: Priscilla Alvarez, CNN White House Correspondent & Alayna Treene, CNN Political Reporter
Sep 11, 2024
 The Laws Making It Harder to Vote CNN One Thing
The first mail-in ballots of the 2024 presidential election are expected to be delivered soon in North Carolina. In this episode, we look at various new restrictions making it harder to vote across the country and examine why former President Donald Trump’s team is encouraging mail voting while Trump himself continues to promote false claims about it.  Guest: Dianne Gallagher, CNN Correspondent For more information about voting in your state go to cnn.com/vote
Sep 8, 2024
 A Hostage’s Brother’s Plea: ‘We Need Several Miracles’ CNN One Thing
The death of six hostages in Gaza over the weekend has ignited the largest protests in Israel since October 7th, with anger pointed at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for failing to secure a ceasefire deal. In this episode, we speak to the brother of Israeli hostage Evyatar David. Guest: Ilay David
Sep 4, 2024
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