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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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  • In Control...Or Out of Touch? Trump Tackles Affordability

    In Control...Or Out of Touch? Trump Tackles Affordability
    Jan 25 2026
    The White House says President Donald Trump is going to travel the country starting this week, selling his economic accomplishments ahead of the midterms. But after calling affordability a Democrat-led ‘hoax,’ will anyone buy it? We break down three recent Trump administration proposals about housing, health care, and credit cards and examine whether they could actually bring down prices. For more: Affordability may finally be improving. Trump’s scorched-earth tactics are only part of the reason --- Guest: Tami Luhby, CNN Senior Writer Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Senior Producer: Faiz Jamil Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    22 mins
  • Are Federal Agents Allowed to Do That? What About Protesters?

    Are Federal Agents Allowed to Do That? What About Protesters?
    Jan 21 2026
    Minneapolis remains on edge two weeks after an ICE agent shot and killed Renee Nicole Good. As the Department of Justice opens criminal investigations into local and state officials and vows to press charges against protesters who disrupted a church service on Sunday, some activists are wondering if it's safe to continue speaking out. We hear from one of them and get an explainer on the legal issues that soon could become relevant in other cities. For more: Trump officials investigate protesters who interrupted Minnesota church service, targeting ICE official --- Guest: Rachel Moran, University of St. Thomas law professor Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Senior Producer: Faiz Jamil Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Editorial Support: Maggie Koerth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    22 mins
  • ‘We Do Not Want to Become Americans’: Greenlanders on Trump’s Threats

    ‘We Do Not Want to Become Americans’: Greenlanders on Trump’s Threats
    Jan 18 2026
    President Trump has not backed down on his threats to take control of Greenland, potentially by military force. Danish officials have also not backed down on their insistence that their territory is not for sale. So where does this go from here? How could things play out if Trump does follow through? And how do Greenlanders feel about being caught in the middle? CNN went to the island to find out. For more: Worried Greenlanders fear for future as Trump threatens US takeover --- Guest: Nic Robertson, CNN International Diplomatic Editor Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Editorial Support: Caroline Paterson & Benjamin Brown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    25 mins
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