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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

As violent fan behavior escalates worldwide, Ed Lavandera speaks with sports fans, officials, and authorities to investigate how the hive mentality of sports fandom, fueled by adrenaline and frustration, can erupt into violent conflict.

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Jake Tapper examines the events leading to Jimmy Kimmel's suspension from ABC and the role of government and business in the decision to take him off the air; exploring issues of freedom of speech and press under different administrations.

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Sara Sidner shares a powerful portrait of a multi-racial Southern family that confronts and explores its painful shared history and comes together in spite of it. United, they consider how they can serve as a blueprint for racial healing.

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CNN's Nick Watt takes us inside the sports betting world with those who make a living out of it and those who've lost everything. He'll also show you how these apps are designed to draw people in and why it can be so hard to quit.

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Recent Guests

Nick Watt
A journalist for CNN who takes a deep dive into sports betting.
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Amit Patel
A former employee of the Jacksonville Jaguars who is serving a prison sentence due to gambling-related crimes.
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Bill Miller
President of the American Gaming Association.
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Charlie Baker
Former governor who legalized sports betting in Massachusetts.
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Rich Gannon
Former NFL player and current host on the Vegas Sports Information Network.
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Episode: Sports Betting: America's Big Gamble
Ivan Raiklin
Far-right extremist involved in themes of political conspiracies and January 6 incident.
Episode: MisinfoNation: Extreme America
Mary Jordan
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author of The Art of Her Deal
Episode: The First Spouse: Melania and Doug
Kate Bennett
Author and former CNN White House correspondent
Episode: The First Spouse: Melania and Doug
Ana Navarro
CNN political contributor who has been an outspoken critic of Donald Trump and is supporting Vice President Harris in the current race.
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Anderson Cooper
Host of The Whole Story, renowned journalist and CNN anchor specializing in in-depth reporting and investigations.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 70 ratings
  • 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.

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    doc_in_bc
    Canadaa year ago
  • Cooper sucks!

    Propaganda for liberals!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Amazing Aquaman
    Canada2 years ago

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Some audience reviews express strong dissatisfaction, indicating potential biases in political coverage that do not resonate with all perspectives.
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MisinfoNation: Extreme America
Q: Do you feel a responsibility when you have them on your show to push back, to challenge, to fact check them?
Jake acknowledges the need to push back more in his interviews with controversial figures while favoring honest conversations.
MisinfoNation: Extreme America
Q: Do you still believe any of that?
Cody maintains a skeptical and conspiratorial stance towards mainstream narratives, reflecting on the potential connections to political life.
Fentanyl in America: A Way Out
Q: When did you start using fentanyl?
I started when I was like 19 after a bad breakup, and I realized that I needed this every day now.
Fentanyl in America: A Way Out
Q: Are you feeling it right now?
Oh yeah, big time.
Fentanyl in America: A Way Out
Q: What does withdrawal feel like?
It honestly sucks. Like, right now. That's what it feels like.

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Unique and immersive storytelling is at the heart of this podcast, offering character-driven narratives and investigative deep dives on a variety of timely topics. Recent episodes have tackled issues like the rise of sports betting in America, the impacts of drug trafficking in Ecuador, and the challenges of climate change. The content is rich with diverse perspectives, often featuring firsthand accounts from affected individuals, experts, and notable figures who provide depth and context to each story. The podcast aims to shed light on significant social issues while also addressing pressing global concerns, making it a compelling choice for anyone interested in in-depth journalistic exploration.

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The Whole Story launched 2 years ago and published 69 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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2. Amit Patel
3. Bill Miller
4. Charlie Baker
5. Rich Gannon
6. Ivan Raiklin
7. Mary Jordan
8. Kate Bennett

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