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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. New episodes every Wednesday and Sunday.

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Recent Guests

Luke Thomas
Veteran combat-sports journalist and analyst
CBS/various outlets (combat sports coverage)
Episode: How UFC Scored a White House Fight Night
Bari Weiss
Former New York Times columnist, founder of The Free Press
CBS News leadership (via Weiss)
Episode: Inside the Turmoil at 60 Minutes
Brian Stelter
CNN media analyst
CNN
Episode: Inside the Turmoil at 60 Minutes
Erika Kirk
CBS News anchor/host
CBS News
Episode: Inside the Turmoil at 60 Minutes
Gabe Cohen
CNN journalist covering FEMA beat
CNN
Episode: FEMA Is in Tatters. Here Comes Hurricane Season.
Erin Brockovich
Environmental activist and organizer of Brockovich AI Data Center Reporting map
Independent activist (Brockovich AI Data Center Reporting)
Episode: Why Erin Brockovich is Setting Her Sights on AI Data Centers
Rebecca Katz
Director of Georgetown University Center for Global Health Science & Security
Georgetown University
Episode: The World Cup Spoiler No One Wants: Ebola
Michael Ian Black
Longtime sketch comedian and TV host
Have I Got News for You/CNN appearance
Episode: Why Comedians Say Colbert’s Exit is No Joke
Michelle Krupa
CNN journalist who covered the Annunciation shooting extensively
CNN
Episode: A School Shooting’s Long Shadow

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David Rind
Host of CNN One Thing; lead presenter providing context and guiding conversations with guests and experts

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 436 ratings
  • Captivating

    I enjoy One Thing so much. David Rind could read me the back of a cereal box and I’d be happy, but the deep dive into important topics are always captivating. More of this, please.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Danielle7h2o
    United States4 months ago
  • Compact and Salient

    I like the tight and concise style of presentation. No fanfare, drums, or annoying background noise. Just the facts clearly spoken and done. Yet topic coverage is complete. Good job.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Desimydog
    United States8 months ago
  • Excellent

    My favorite way to get a little more in depth and insight in the daily news.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    teeny tiny safari
    Germany8 months ago
  • Informative, fairly concise

    CNN's One Thing podcast features interviews with journalists, writers, politicians, and others directly concerned with a particular issue of national importance. The interviewer asks pertinent questions, and at a maximum of about 20 minutes, I find it easier to fit into my schedule.

    Podcast Addict
    4
    pseudonym
    8 months ago
  • Love it

    I truly love your show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Melly58
    Canadaa year ago

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Why Erin Brockovich is Setting Her Sights on AI Data Centers
Q: How can residents use AI tools to build a case or advocate for their communities?
Residents can use AI to research and understand regulatory processes, analyze data on water and environmental impacts, and build well-supported arguments to engage with city councils and planning boards.
Why Erin Brockovich is Setting Her Sights on AI Data Centers
Q: What would you say to critics who argue regulations stifle creativity and speed?
She argues that listening to communities and ensuring transparency does not halt progress; rather, it helps align development with public health and environmental concerns, ultimately making projects more sustainable.
Why Erin Brockovich is Setting Her Sights on AI Data Centers
Q: This is big. Like, what are you hoping to do with this initiative?
Brockovich explains the map is a way for people nationwide to see the big picture, connect communities, and realize they are not alone in facing similar issues, which helps mobilize local action.
Why Comedians Say Colbert’s Exit is No Joke
Q: Do you think this marks a turning point for comedy or political humor?
Not a turning point in the sense that comedians will always push against authority, but it raises the question of whether platforms will continue to allow controversial voices and material.
Why Comedians Say Colbert’s Exit is No Joke
Q: As you watch Stephen Colbert sign off this week, what's going through your head?
The moment signals broader pressures on comedy, including political and economic forces, and it highlights how free speech is being tested in a changing media landscape.

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