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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. Each 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.

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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. Each 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.

    Will SCOTUS Shelve Medication Abortion?

    Will SCOTUS Shelve Medication Abortion?

    The Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments this week in a case that could restrict access to a widely used abortion pill - even in states where the procedure is still allowed. It is another major moment in the battle over reproductive rights following the overturning of Roe v. Wade and a controversial ruling in Alabama which cast doubt on the future of IVF treatment. In this episode, we hear what the justices will be considering and look at how the current state of abortion access is impacting women in Republican states. 
    Guests: Meg Tirrell, CNN Medical Correspondent
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    • 17 min
    How Haiti’s Gangs Pushed Out the Prime Minister

    How Haiti’s Gangs Pushed Out the Prime Minister

    Earlier this week, Haitian prime minister Ariel Henry announced he would resign amid spreading gang violence and instability. The United Nations estimates that gangs control nearly 80% of Haiti’s capital, brutalizing civilians and attacking police. Meanwhile, a Kenyan-led force is set to take over security on the island once a presidential council is in place, but there are major questions about how effective it will be. In this episode, a CNN team describes what they heard from residents about the terrors they’ve faced and what they want for the future. 
    Guests: David Culver, CNN Senior National Correspondent & Caitlin Hu, CNN Senior Editor
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    • 18 min
    Hollywood Promised Increased Inclusion. Jews Say They Were Left Out.

    Hollywood Promised Increased Inclusion. Jews Say They Were Left Out.

    Despite efforts from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to increase diversity, many groups still feel more could be done. In January, hundreds of Hollywood figures urged the Academy to include Jews in its representation and inclusion standards, saying the omission “erases Jewish peoplehood and perpetuates myths of Jewish whiteness.” In this episode, we examine the history of antisemitism in Hollywood and whether diversity initiatives are making a meaningful impact beyond the Oscars. 
    Guest: Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN Entertainment Correspondent
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    • 16 min
    Inside a Fentanyl State of Emergency

    Inside a Fentanyl State of Emergency

    As opioid overdose deaths continue at a near-record pace, many cities are seeing the problem play out on public streets. In Oregon, state leaders recently teamed up to declare a 90-day state of emergency in downtown Portland which will direct resources to help combat the fentanyl crisis. In this episode, we examine why fentanyl and other synthetic opioids have become such a danger to drug users, and whether Portland’s approach can be a model for other cities across the country. 
    Guest: Josh Campbell, CNN Correspondent
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    • 18 min
    Two Years Later, Ukraine is Running Out of Ammo. Is Hope Next?

    Two Years Later, Ukraine is Running Out of Ammo. Is Hope Next?

    In the two years since Russia invaded Ukraine, thousands of soldiers on both sides have been killed and multiple cities have been destroyed. Recently, Ukraine has been forced to retreat from the city of Avdiivka amid dwindling ammunition supplies. Meanwhile, Western unity has started to show cracks and billions of dollars in US aid have been held up amid hesitation from congressional Republicans. In this episode, we hear from soldiers on the frontlines about what it’s like to fight with a lack of ammo and how two years of war have changed the country. 
    Guest: Ivana Kottasová, CNN International Senior Producer
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    • 17 min
    Why These Older Voters Don’t Mind Having the Age Conversation

    Why These Older Voters Don’t Mind Having the Age Conversation

    In the aftermath of special counsel Robert Hur’s report stating that President Joe Biden would present to a jury as a “well-meaning, elderly man with a poor memory,” age and mental competency are once again being talked about on the campaign trail. Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has continually attacked Biden and former President Donald Trump over their age, while also proposing politicians over age 75 take a mental competency test. In this episode, we examine how older voters in South Carolina feel about age as a campaign issue ahead of the state’s Republican primary. 
    Guest: Kylie Atwood, CNN Correspondent
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    • 17 min

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147 Ratings

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Fentanyl

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A deep dive on what matters

A great podcast to complement and wrap up my news briefings in the morning.

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My EVERYDAY LISTEN

I’m just a housewife. At home all day. But I start my mornings with David and his staff all week. Great stories and the questions he asks are the questions I think about while he’s doing the interviews!! I don’t miss an episode. Concise and thorough. Thank you for the work you all do. Good reporting!

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