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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.
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
Jan 12, 2025
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
Jan 8, 2025
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