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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

David Culver reports from the border of Venezuela on the raid that ended in the capture of Nicolas Maduro; examining the country's long history with the U.S., motives behind the raid, the legal case against Maduro and what comes next.

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Anderson Cooper travels to Kenya to report on the work of Justice Defenders, a non-profit seeking to help those incarcerated in Africa's overcrowded prisons return to society, and whether their model could work in America's justice system.

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Donie O'Sullivan investigates why the narrative of alleged "White genocide" in South Africa, fueled by fears of demographic change in the US, has gained traction among Americans, including Donald Trump, and reveals a more complex reality.

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As affordability continues to be a key issue in the NYC mayoral election, the city's worst housing shortage in half a century serves as the backdrop for an intimate portrait of its forgotten victims - homeless youth.

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Bill Buford
Journalist and author who has explored fan violence in soccer
Episode: Bad Sports: When Fans Turn Violent
Fahad Youssef
Lions fan who experienced a ban from attending NFL games due to unruly behavior
Episode: Bad Sports: When Fans Turn Violent
Charlie Kirk
Founder of Turning Point USA, conservative activist
Turning Point USA
Episode: No Laughing Matter: Free Speech Under Attack
Brendan Carr
Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission
FCC
Episode: No Laughing Matter: Free Speech Under Attack
Jake Tapper
CNN anchor and journalist
CNN
Episode: No Laughing Matter: Free Speech Under Attack
Joe Rogan
Influential podcaster discussing free speech issues
Joe Rogan Experience
Episode: No Laughing Matter: Free Speech Under Attack
Sara Sidner
CNN correspondent who introduces the Cymrils' family connection.
CNN
Episode: Simril(l)s: A Family in Black and White
Nick Watt
A journalist for CNN who takes a deep dive into sports betting.
CNN
Episode: Sports Betting: America's Big Gamble
Amit Patel
A former employee of the Jacksonville Jaguars who is serving a prison sentence due to gambling-related crimes.
Jacksonville Jaguars
Episode: Sports Betting: America's Big Gamble

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Anderson Cooper
Host of The Whole Story, known for his deep investigative storytelling and empathetic interviewing style, engaging with pressing social issues through character-driven narratives.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 84 ratings
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    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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  • Cooper sucks!

    Propaganda for liberals!

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Listeners appreciate the well-researched and thoughtful storytelling on diverse topics.
The emotional depth of personal stories resonates positively with the audience.
Some feedback critiques a perceived political bias in discussions, noting reactions from varying political viewpoints.

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Talking Points

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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.
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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.

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An exploration of pressing societal issues and human stories unfolds through immersive episodes that feature in-depth investigations and interviews. Topics range from fan violence in sports to the complexities of free speech, and current crises like addiction and climate change. The content is characterized by a narrative style that blends personal accounts with expert insights, ensuring that listeners receive not just the facts but emotional and contextual depth that drives understanding. The focus on character-driven storytelling and the integration of various perspectives on controversial and urgent issues sets a unique tone, making it appealing to those interested in impactful journalism and storytelling.

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1. Bill Buford
2. Fahad Youssef
3. Charlie Kirk
4. Brendan Carr
5. Jake Tapper
6. Joe Rogan
7. Sara Sidner
8. Nick Watt

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