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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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  • Is Hegseth Waging a Holy War on Iran?

    Is Hegseth Waging a Holy War on Iran?
    Mar 18 2026
    Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has not been shy about how his Christian faith has shaped him. However, some activists fear his views could be encroaching on the secular military in unprecedented ways and influencing how commanders are framing the war in Iran. We explore a controversial pastor connected to Hegseth who is leading a growing movement rooted in Christian nationalism and the idea that women should be “submissive” to their husbands. For more: Inside one pastor’s crusade for Christian domination in the age of Trump --- Guests: Pamela Brown, CNN Anchor/Chief Investigative Correspondent Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Editorial Support: Shoshana Dubnow Photo: AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    24 mins
  • After DOGE Cuts, The Government Is Hiring Again. Will Anyone Bite?

    After DOGE Cuts, The Government Is Hiring Again. Will Anyone Bite?
    Mar 15 2026
    Last year, Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency took a chainsaw to the federal government, slashing jobs and cutting programs in the name of eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse. While it did not reduce spending, current and former government officials tell CNN that some of the cuts are hampering government readiness amid the Iran war. Now, the government is looking to ramp up hiring again – but only with workers who align with the Trump administration’s priorities. We hear from a former federal worker about how last year’s cuts impacted her, and from an expert who says he's concerned about adding more political appointees to the mix. For more: ‘A shell of our former self’: How Trump and Musk’s spending cuts are hampering US government readiness amid the Iran war --- Guests: Melissa Patsalides & Max Stier, Partnership for Public Service President and CEO Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Editorial Support: Tami Luhby Photo: Allison Robbert/AFP/Getty Images Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    28 mins
  • 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
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