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CNN One Thing

CNN One Thing

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Starting August 2, 2026 all new episodes can be found over in the ⁠CNN 5 Things feed.⁠ Search "CNN 5 Things" wherever you get your podcasts. 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.2022-2026 CNN Political Science Politics & Government
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  • A Special Announcement

    A Special Announcement
    Aug 2 2026
    For new episodes, find us over at CNN 5 Things. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    Less than 1 minute
  • He Killed Four at His School. Investigators Say He Left ‘Easter Eggs’.

    He Killed Four at His School. Investigators Say He Left ‘Easter Eggs’.
    Jul 29 2026
    16-year-old Colt Gray was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole this week for the killing of four people at his Georgia high school in 2024. The emotional hearing offered a sounding board for victims’ family members and a peek into Gray’s possible motivation, which investigators say included a desire to get the attention of a previous school shooter. Can this tragedy teach authorities anything about preventing the next one? For more: Georgia school shooter Colt Gray sentenced to life in prison without parole --- Guest: Isabel Rosales, CNN Correspondent Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Senior Director of Podcasts: Zach Goldbaum Photo: Jason Getz/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    29 mins
  • Has Progressive Criticism of Israel Gone Too Far?

    Has Progressive Criticism of Israel Gone Too Far?
    Jul 26 2026
    This midterm season, one issue has become something of a litmus test for Democratic candidates: support for Israel. However, some Jewish progressives fear the fine line between policy disagreements and antisemitism is starting to fray, leaving some to ask: should Jewish candidates should even try to run for president? For more: As Israel becomes Democratic litmus test, Jewish progressives warn about a tilt into antisemitism --- Guest: Edward-Isaac Dovere, CNN Senior Reporter Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Photo By: Spencer Platt/Getty Images Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    29 mins
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