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The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper, is a collection of unique and immersive single subject episodes from CNN’s Emmy® and Peabody Award-winning longform storytelling team. Every week we showcase character-driven stories, special interviews, profiles, and investigative deep dives featuring reporting from CNN’s anchors and correspondents.

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Latest Episodes

Donie O'Sullivan examines how, a decade after MAGA remade the right, President Trump's second term has tested the movement's faithful. From die-hard loyalists to the new generation moving further right, he asks if their loyalty can survive.

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Ed Lavandera gains rare access inside a North Dakota hospital serving patients across a vast rural area. As immigrant workers fill critical staffing gaps, he explores their impact on the local community amid the national immigration debate.

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Anderson Cooper travels to Katmandu to bring you an on-the-scene report of the devastating floods on the Nepal-Tibet border.

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Nick Paton Walsh explores the doomsday prepper movement, a once fringe subculture now embraced by 20 million Americans. Drawing on his experience covering conflict, he tests his survival skills with those preparing for disaster.

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Donie O'Sullivan
CNN correspondent reporting on politics and the MAGA movement
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Episode: MAGA Ever After?
Ed Lavandera
CNN journalist who spent 30 days filming inside the hospital
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Episode: 30 Days Inside: Hospitals and the Immigrant Workforce
Dr. Ruel
ER/physician featured in the episode
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Episode: 30 Days Inside: Hospitals and the Immigrant Workforce
Priya Adhikari
Nepal's first and only female helicopter captain
Nepal Helicopter Rescue / Nepal Police?
Episode: Nepal's Deadly Floods
Major General Anukh Jungtapa
Military leader coordinating disaster response
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Episode: Nepal's Deadly Floods
Arnold Dix
Disaster in tunnel rescue professional
Aussie rescue expert
Episode: Nepal's Deadly Floods
Cha Ring Tamang
Bus driver who aided in evacuating children
Local Bus Operator
Episode: Nepal's Deadly Floods
Butch Ring
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Community member
Episode: Nepal's Deadly Floods
Drew Miller
Leader/owner of Fortitude Ranch survival community
Fortitude Ranch / survivalist community
Episode: The End of the World As We Know It

Host

Anderson Cooper
Host of the program; lead interviewer and narrative guide for longform investigations.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 89 ratings
  • Whole Story

    Love these deep dives into so many different topics

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ginagina Smith
    United States7 months ago
  • A Very Interesting Look at Research Efforts

    This look at the various research efforts into this tragic disease is much appreciated. Alzheimer’s is a terrible affliction as are the other forms of dementia. Thank you for this.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    doc_in_bc
    Canada2 years ago
  • Cooper sucks!

    Propaganda for liberals!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Amazing Aquaman
    Canada3 years ago

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Propaganda for liberals is a frequent criticism from some listeners.
Widely regarded for investigative rigor and human-centered narratives.
Powerful on-the-ground reporting and thoughtful analysis.
Deep, well-researched storytelling with diverse topics.

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MAGA Ever After?
Q: When did things start coming off the rails on your Trump train?
Trisha Hope says Trump's dismissive response to a question about the Epstein files prompted her to reassess him and then examine his claims more critically.
MAGA Ever After?
Q: How big an issue do you think this war is going to be for Republicans in the midterms?
Alex Stone says the Iran war will be a major issue because Trump's America First message conflicts with involvement in the war.
30 Days Inside: Hospitals and the Immigrant Workforce
Q: Why is immigrant labor so critical to this rural hospital?
Because without immigrant workers, essential services like ER, anesthesia, and obstetrics could not be maintained, and the hospital would likely shut or dramatically reduce offerings.
The Left Insurgency
Q: What is driving the rise of left-wing insurgents within the Democratic Party?
A combination of a younger, more engaged base, disillusionment with the status quo, and online organizing that amplifies progressive candidates and issues like anti-establishment governance and transformative domestic policy.
Bad Sports: When Fans Turn Violent
Q: What do you want people to know about what happened to your brother?
That it is not safe to take your family to the games anymore; Richard Sells was an innocent victim, viciously murdered, highlighting the senseless nature of fan violence at sporting events.

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2. Ed Lavandera
3. Dr. Ruel
4. Priya Adhikari
5. Major General Anukh Jungtapa
6. Arnold Dix
7. Cha Ring Tamang
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