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CNN One Thing

CNN One Thing

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 You’ve been overwhelmed with headlines all week – what's worth a closer look? One Thing takes you beyond the headlines and helps make sense of what everyone is talking about. Host David Rind talks to experts, reporters on the front lines and the real people impacted by the news about what they've learned – and why it matters. New episodes every Wednesday and Sunday.2022-2026 CNN Political Science Politics & Government
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  • Why Higher Gas Prices Are More Than a ‘Glitch’

    Why Higher Gas Prices Are More Than a ‘Glitch’
    Mar 11 2026
    The war in Iran has effectively shut down the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for transporting roughly 20% of the world’s oil. As a result, ships are stuck and gas prices are climbing in the US. We look at the Trump administration’s possible solutions, and the key psychological benchmark that could push their political problem to a breaking point. For more: The grim choice facing the Trump administration: Economic or naval collapse? --- Guests: Martín Izaguirre Salgado & David Goldman, CNN Business Senior Reporter Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Editorial Support: Vanessa Yurkevich Photo: Joe Raedle/Getty Images Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    22 mins
  • The Pentagon vs. AI Power Players: Did Anyone Win?

    The Pentagon vs. AI Power Players: Did Anyone Win?
    Mar 8 2026
    Anger directed at OpenAI is spreading after it struck a deal with the Pentagon to use its AI models in classified systems, just hours after its rival, Anthropic, refused. OpenAI said it had shared Anthropic’s concerns about mass surveillance and autonomous weapons, so why did they sign? And what does this mean for other companies looking to do business with the Trump administration? For more: Some OpenAI staff are fuming about its Pentagon deal --- Guests: Hadas Gold, CNN AI Correspondent & Dean Ball, Senior Fellow at The Foundation for American Innovation Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Photo: WH Pool Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    23 mins
  • How Long Can Iran Fight Back?

    How Long Can Iran Fight Back?
    Mar 4 2026
    As Iran continues to retaliate against the US and Israel, civilians in major Gulf countries are caught in the crossfire. Will these nations be forced to respond? And do they have the military firepower needed to keep up? We break down what we can learn from the military operations thus far and look at how an Iranian power vacuum could complicate the endgame. For more: The rationale for striking Iran was already a mess. Trump just made it worse. --- Guests: Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Chief International Security Correspondent & Mark Kimmitt, Brigadier General (Ret.) Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Editorial Support: Natasha Maguder, Natalie Wright Photo: Eyad Baba/AFP/Getty Images Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    23 mins
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