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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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David Beaubaire
Film and television producer, founder and CEO of Sunset Lane Media
Sunset Lane Media
Episode: Our Politics Have Never Been So Toxic. So Why Do We Love Political TV?
Heidi Balderree
Republican state senator from Utah
Utah State Senate
Episode: States Want to Write The Rules of AI. Trump Won’t Let Them.
Oz Pearlman
A prominent mentalist known for his mind-reading tricks and author of 'Read Your Mind'.
Author and Mentalist
Episode: Can Oz Pearlman 'Read' a Skeptical Reporter’s Mind?
Steven Dudley
Co-founder of the think tank InSight Crime, with extensive reporting on gangs and illegal drugs.
Episode: Cartels, The CIA, and Trump’s True Intentions in Venezuela
Ari Peksoe
Director of the Electricity Law Initiative at Harvard Law School
Harvard Law School
Episode: How the AI Boom Is Costing You More at Home
Reverend Dr. Michael Woolf
Senior minister at Lake Street Church of Evanston
Lake Street Church of Evanston
Episode: What’s Really Going on with Protests in Chicago?
Omar Jimenez
CNN anchor and correspondent
CNN
Episode: What’s Really Going on with Protests in Chicago?
Vanessa Diaz
Associate professor of Chicano, Chicana, Latina, Latino Studies at Loyola Marymount University, expert in the study of Bad Bunny.
Loyola Marymount University
Episode: Bad Bunny Is Everywhere. Not Everyone Is Happy About It.
Paola Ortiz
Producer originally from Puerto Rico, shares personal insights about Bad Bunny's impact on the island.
Episode: Bad Bunny Is Everywhere. Not Everyone Is Happy About It.

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David Rind
Host discussing significant news topics with experts and individuals directly affected by current events.

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4.3 out of 5 stars from 404 ratings
  • 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 States2 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
    Germany2 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
    2 months ago
  • Love it

    I truly love your show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Melly58
    Canada9 months ago
  • Short and informative

    I wish I knew how to express this, but I’m legally blind so I don’t watch TV. I get my news from CNN in all its forms. And “one thing“ is one of my favorite productions in that it’s in-depth and easily digestible. I wouldn’t miss it and I’m delighted that I can hear it on Wednesdays and Sundays.Thanks everyone for the hard work you do to keep me informed.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Spike 1954
    United Statesa year ago

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Our Politics Have Never Been So Toxic. So Why Do We Love Political TV?
Q: Does this mean it's healthy to be feeding people a vision of politics that may not necessarily have a connection to what it really is like?
Sometimes you have to show the opposite to appreciate the reality; entertainment should provide resonance both in story and reality.
Our Politics Have Never Been So Toxic. So Why Do We Love Political TV?
Q: But obviously our real-life politics can feel fraught, depressing, certainly not uniting. Why do you think they want to engage with this political fiction on their TVs in the meantime?
I think movies are escapism. It should be a break from our challenging reality and offer a nonpartisan perspective.
Understanding Trump's Seismic Assault on Legal Immigration
Q: How should we think about where things stand on legal immigration as we approach the end of the year?
The tightening of policies has made it more difficult for people of certain nationalities to obtain immigration benefits, creating significant delays.
Understanding Trump's Seismic Assault on Legal Immigration
Q: What does it mean for people who have their immigration applications paused?
It creates tremendous anxiety and uncertainty, affecting their ability to work and live normally in the US.
Bubbles, Bailouts, and Trump: What AI Stock Fears Mean for You
Q: How should we think about the talk of an AI bubble?
There are indicators that suggest the AI investment boom has similarities to past bubbles in terms of the scale of investments and lack of viable consumer products.

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Focusing on current events, this podcast provides listeners with a deeper understanding of the most pressing news issues affecting society. Through interviews with experts, reporters, and individuals directly impacted by major stories, the show explores various topics such as politics, social policies, and economic concerns. Unique in its concise format, each episode packs in insightful analysis while remaining accessible to a broad audience. Listeners can expect engaging discussions that not only inform but also contextualize the significance of the headlines, making it an essential listen for those seeking clarity amid the chaos of daily news.

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1. David Beaubaire
2. Heidi Balderree
3. Oz Pearlman
4. Steven Dudley
5. Ari Peksoe
6. Reverend Dr. Michael Woolf
7. Omar Jimenez
8. Vanessa Diaz

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