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The Assignment with Audie Cornish

The Assignment with Audie Cornish

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 Every Thursday on The Assignment, host Audie Cornish explores the animating forces of this extraordinary American political moment. It’s not about the horse race, it’s about the larger cultural ideas driving the conversation: the role of online influencers on the electorate, the intersection of pop culture and politics, and discussions with primary voices and thinkers who are shaping the political conversation.2022-2025 CNN Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • The Year in Pop Culture: AI, Gay Hockey, and Rage Bait

    The Year in Pop Culture: AI, Gay Hockey, and Rage Bait
    Dec 11 2025
    What was this year in pop culture like? A scrappy Canadian gay hockey romance becomes the internet’s obsession while big-budget, star-packed shows are dwindling. AI rage-bait memes (some from government accounts) keep hijacking the national conversation. These are just some of the pop culture moments that defined 2025. Audie and New York Magazine staff writer Rebecca Alter break it down. -- This episode was produced by Madeleine Thompson. Senior Producer: Matt Martinez Technical Director: Dan Dzula Executive Producer: Steve Lickteig Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    21 mins
  • Spirituality in America, from AI Jesus to Wicca

    Spirituality in America, from AI Jesus to Wicca
    Dec 4 2025
    Audie talks with CNN’s Donie O’Sullivan about how people are reshaping their spiritual lives -- from Wicca to aliens -- and searching for new sources of meaning. Donie is exploring all of this in a new docuseries called “Devoted.” It’s available on CNN All Access. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    27 mins
  • Putting the 'Giving' Back in Thanksgiving

    Putting the 'Giving' Back in Thanksgiving
    Nov 27 2025
    Will an uncertain economy lead to less charitable giving this holiday season? And what if you want to give back but don’t have a lot of money? Audie talks with Sara Herschander, who covers philanthropy for Vox’s Future Perfect, about all the ways you can help. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    17 mins
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