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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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Hassan Piker
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Melissa Sasse
Wife of Ben Sasse, central in the interview sections
Family of Ben Sasse
Episode: Ben Sasse Is Going Home: Lessons on Life and Death
Breck Sasse
Son of Ben and Melissa, interviewed in segments
Family
Episode: Ben Sasse Is Going Home: Lessons on Life and Death
Dana White
CEO of UFC, interviewed about UFC's history and relationship with politics
UFC
Episode: UFC at the White House
Karim Zidan
Journalist covering combat sports and politics
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Episode: UFC at the White House
Forrest Griffin
Former UFC champion and current industry figure
UFC/Industry
Episode: UFC at the White House
Michael Chandler
UFC fighter featured in the White House event
UFC
Episode: UFC at the White House
Justin Gaethje
Headliner fighter on the White House card
UFC
Episode: UFC at the White House
Mark Wayne Mullin
Head of the Department of Homeland Security
U.S. DHS
Episode: Immigration Crackdown: A Year of Enforcement

Host

Anderson Cooper
Host of The Whole Story, leading investigations and interviews; primary presenter across episodes.

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 States5 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

Listeners Say

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A mixed bag of strong reporting and occasional perceived bias by some critics.
High-quality journalism with thorough context for major events.
Some listeners feel the show provides valuable context not found in daily news cycles.
Engaging, in-depth storytelling that connects policy to people.
The host's investigative approach is compelling and data-driven.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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.
Bad Sports: When Fans Turn Violent
Q: What is it about a team like this that just brings out this much passion in you?
Fahad Youssef explains the longstanding connection between the Lions and the fans, citing the team's struggles and their community's emotional investment in their success.
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.

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The show offers longform, character-driven investigations and interviews across timely, high-stakes topics. Recent episodes span politics and policy, immigration enforcement, religion and nationalism, international conflict, criminal justice, and social issues, often anchored by on-the-ground reporting and expert analysis. Notable strengths include thorough documentary storytelling, diverse guest rosters, and a clear commitment to examining complex events from multiple perspectives, with a focus on the human implications behind headline news.

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The Whole Story launched 3 years ago and published 83 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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Recent guests on The Whole Story include:

1. Hassan Piker
2. Melissa Sasse
3. Breck Sasse
4. Dana White
5. Karim Zidan
6. Forrest Griffin
7. Michael Chandler
8. Justin Gaethje

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