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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.

Gaetz, the GOP, and Trump’s Trickiest Nomination CNN One Thing
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
Nov 20, 2024
 The ‘Mind-blowing’ Potential Impacts of Trump’s Border Policy CNN One Thing
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
Nov 17, 2024
 After Trump’s Win, the 4B Movement Goes Viral In the US CNN One Thing
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
Nov 13, 2024
 He Never Voted Republican. Trump 2024 Changed That. CNN One Thing
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
Nov 10, 2024
 Do Democrats Need to Rip Up Their Political Playbook? CNN One Thing
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
Nov 8, 2024
 Trump Storms Back to the White House CNN One Thing
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
Nov 6, 2024
 Inside the Final Days of the 2024 Campaign CNN One Thing
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
Nov 3, 2024
 Why Philadelphia Fortified Its Vote Counting Center CNN One Thing
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
Oct 30, 2024
 They Were Prolific Donors. They Also Had Dementia. CNN One Thing
A CNN investigation has revealed how Republicans and Democrats are taking millions of dollars in donations from elderly dementia patients to fuel their campaigns. In this episode, we look at how the reporting came together and how the practice could impact political fundraising going forward.  Guests: Kyung Lah, CNN Senior Investigative Correspondent & Yahya Abou-Ghazala, CNN Investigative Producer
Oct 27, 2024
 Why Elon Musk Is All In on Donald Trump CNN One Thing
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has recently thrown his support behind former President Donald Trump, hitting the campaign trail and pouring tens of millions of dollars into his pro-Trump superPAC. However, he continues to promote election misinformation on his social media platform X. In this episode, we examine what Musk wants out of a second Trump presidency and why his promises to voters in battleground states may violate election laws.  Guest: Phil Mattingly, CNN Chief Domestic Correspondent
Oct 23, 2024
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