
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.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 363 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | News CommentaryNewsPolitics | |||

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