You’ve been overwhelmed with headlines all week – what's worth a closer look??One Thing?takes you into the story and helps you make sense of the news everyone's been talking about. Every Wednesday and Sunday, host David Rind interviews one of CNN’s world-class reporters to tell us what they've found – and why it matters. From the team behind?CNN 5 Things.
In the weeks since Vice President Kamala Harris replaced President Joe Biden atop the Democratic ticket, online influencers, zoom groups, and celebrity fundraisers have helped her campaign gain traction online and off. But will the newfound enthusiasm actually translate to votes? In this episode, David heads to the Democratic National Convention in Chicago to hear from members of this coalition about how they are organizing against former President Donald Trump and the questions they still have for this new campaign.
For more than a week, Ukraine has claimed hundreds of square miles of territory in a surprise cross-border attack into Russia. In this episode, we examine the strategy behind the move and its impact on civilians living in the region.?
Guest: Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN Contributor
Three weeks after Vice President Kamala Harris replaced President Joe Biden atop the Democratic ticket, the Trump campaign is struggling to define her as it looks to counter a swell of voter enthusiasm. In this episode, we examine how the former President is looking to reset and get the latest on what his team is calling a hack of internal documents.?
Guest: Alayna Treene, CNN Politics Reporter
NASA insists they aren’t stranded. But eight weeks after their original return date, astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are still on board the International Space Station. In this episode, we explain why Boeing’s Starliner – and private space travel writ large - is under the microscope as officials work towards a solution.?
Guest: Kristin Fisher, CNN Space & Defense Correspondent
Global stocks markets have suffered big losses in recent days following last week’s disappointing US jobs report, which suggests America’s economy is slowing. The selloff raises expectations that the Federal Reserve will?slash interest rates next month as it works to lower inflation. In this episode, we explain how the average consumer should be thinking about this moment and why negative feelings about the economy are so baked in for some people.?
Guest: Catherine Rampell, CNN Economic and Political Commentator
As election officials around the country prepare for November’s election, a CNN investigation has found they are already being inundated with dubious complaints about inaccurate voter rolls. The group behind many of the challenges, True the Vote, has long pushed debunked voter-fraud theories. In this episode, we hear how a mobile app has empowered citizens to bring these challenges against their neighbors and look at the impact on regular voters and election administrators.?
Guest: Kyung Lah, CNN Senior Investigative Correspondent
The Middle East is on edge following the death of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh inside Iran. While Israel hasn’t commented on the strike, it came just hours after the Israeli military took credit for the assassination?of a senior Hezbollah?military?commander?in Lebanon. In this episode, we look at the impact of Haniyeh’s death on Gaza ceasefire negotiations and whether the region is about to tip into all-out war.?
Guest: Tamara Qiblawi, CNN Senior Investigations Writer
Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro was officially declared the winner of Sunday’s election, although his political opponent also claimed victory. The United States and multiple global leaders voiced skepticism about the results amid claims of election fraud and counting irregularities.?In this episode, we examine what more Maduro means for the region and why so many Venezuelans are fed up with his regime.?
Guest: Alejandra Oraa, CNN en Espa?ol Anchor
A sweltering summer is continuing around the world, as the planet continues to break records for the hottest day in recorded history. In the US, medical officials and utility companies in multiple cities are struggling to keep up. In this episode, we look at why power grid resiliency is so crucial to our climate futures and how an initiative is helping to electrify parts of Navajo Nation.?
Guest: Ed Lavandera, CNN Senior National Correspondent
The 2024 Summer Olympics get underway this week in Paris, with opening ceremonies set to play out in dramatic fashion on the River Seine. A number of new modern sports are also set to make their debut during the games. In this episode, we look at the events to watch and examine what the Olympics as an institution means in 2024.?
Guest: Bob Costas, CNN Contributor
