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Federal Workers Prepare for Trump, Musk, and Uncertainty
19 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take power for a second time, we hear from two government workers who have mixed feelings about potentiall...
How Long Will the Gaza Deal Stop the Fighting?
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hamas and Israel have reached an agreement on a ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza, providing hope to war-weary Palestinians and family members of Isr...
How Serious is Trump About the Panama Canal?
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
President-elect Donald Trump has not let up on recent suggestions that the US should retake the Panama Canal. While the idea has been rejected by the ...
'Is That Really My House?’: The L.A. Fires
12 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The deadly wildfires in Los Angeles have caused unimaginable devastation, especially for those who least expected it. We hear from two longtime Angele...
The Case For (And Against) Banning TikTok
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear oral arguments on Friday in a case that could decide whether a ban on TikTok is allowed to go into effect later...
New Orleans, ISIS, and 2025’s Violent Start
05 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After the deadly New Orleans truck ramming attack on New Year’s Day, investigators have been digging into the suspect’s potential ties to ISIS. We...
Remembering Jimmy Carter
29 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special edition of CNN 5 Things, we look back on the life and legacy of former US President Jimmy Carter. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
Elon Musk, Bans and Free Speech: What Happens Next?
29 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Two years ago, three reporters were kicked off Twitter by its new owner, Elon Musk. Now with Musk firmly entrenched in President-elect Donald Trump’...
What The Holidays Look Like After Hurricane Helene
22 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nearly three months after the remnants of Hurricane Helene washed out large parts of western North Carolina, the community surrounding Asheville is st...
It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s...Probably Not a Drone
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When mysterious lights started appearing in the skies over parts of New Jersey last month, some residents wondered if something nefarious was at play....
The ‘Make America Healthy Again’ Moms Behind RFK Jr.
15 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Donald Trump’s controversial pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, is set to meet with Se...
Syria Is Free of Assad. Now Comes the Hard Part.
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hope is in the air in Syria after a rebel coalition toppled Bashar al-Assad’s brutal dictatorship with a lightning offensive over the weekend. Howev...
A Health Insurance CEO is Dead. Not Everyone Is Sad.
08 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Following the brazen murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City, some were surprised by the lack of sympathy shown by people onlin...
Meet the Trans Lawyer Making History at the Supreme Court
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear oral arguments today in a case that could reshape the landscape of transgender medical care for young Americans...
Deepfake Revenge Porn Is Rising: What Can You Do?
01 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A new kind of deepfake revenge porn is sweeping the internet. Using artificial intelligence, bad actors can do things like superimpose your face on a ...
What a Banana Can Tell Us About Trump’s Second Term
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ahead of president-elect Donald Trump's second term, economists, retailers, and consumers are bracing for change. We examine how Trump’s plans for t...
72 Hours of Escalation in Ukraine
24 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Biden administration is taking new steps to aid Ukraine well before President-elect Donald Trump takes office. But Russia has new weapons of its o...
Gaetz, the GOP, and Trump’s Trickiest Nomination
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The House Ethics Committee is scheduled to meet Wednesday as the panel weighs whether to release its final report on Matt Gaetz. In this episode, we ...
The ‘Mind-blowing’ Potential Impacts of Trump’s Border Policy
17 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Immigrants, their employers and advocates are bracing for possible mass deportations once president-elect Donald Trump takes office in January. In thi...
After Trump’s Win, the 4B Movement Goes Viral In the US
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As his opponents across the country come to grips with another Donald Trump presidency, some women are exploring a movement that basically swears off ...
He Never Voted Republican. Trump 2024 Changed That.
10 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
President-elect Donald Trump is claiming a mandate after making inroads with multiple demographics en route to a popular vote victory. In this episode...
Do Democrats Need to Rip Up Their Political Playbook?
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As Democrats take stock of a definitive Trump victory, the blame game is well underway. But the problems for the party may run deeper than one campaig...
Trump Storms Back to the White House
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
CNN projects that former President Donald Trump will defeat Vice President Kamala Harris in the race for the White House, completing a historic politi...
Inside the Final Days of the 2024 Campaign
03 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As polls remain tight heading into Election Day, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have been blitzing the battlegrounds t...
Why Philadelphia Fortified Its Vote Counting Center
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Victory for both the Harris and Trump campaigns likely runs through Pennsylvania. In the commonwealth’s biggest city, election officials say they’...
They Were Prolific Donors. They Also Had Dementia.
27 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A CNN investigation has revealed how Republicans and Democrats are taking millions of dollars in donations from elderly dementia patients to fuel thei...
Why Elon Musk Is All In on Donald Trump
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has recently thrown his support behind former President Donald Trump, hitting the campaign trail and pouring tens of millio...
The Limits of China’s ‘Panda Diplomacy’
20 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
China sent two giant pandas to Washington this week for the first time in 24 years as part of its “panda diplomacy” strategy. In this episode, we ...
Inside Harris’ Pitch to Black Men
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Vice President Kamala Harris released a set of policy proposals aimed at Black men earlier this week, as she looks shore up support among the group. M...
Assessing the Damage of Trump-Fueled Hurricane Misinformation
13 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Florida's Gulf Coast continues to clean up from Hurricane Milton, which came ashore as a Category 3 storm battering an area already weary from Hurrica...
'The Apprentice’ Director Ali Abbasi Wants to Piss Off Both Sides
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The new film ‘The Apprentice’, starring Sebastian Stan, Jeremy Strong and Maria Bakalova, details how a young Donald Trump rose to prominence in N...
Another Hurricane Is Coming. But Helene Is Still Hurting.
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As Hurricane Milton roars toward Florida’s Gulf Coast, communities there and across the Southeast are still rebuilding from Hurricane Helene, the se...
How October 7th Paved the Way for a Widening War
06 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In recent weeks, fears of a wider war between Israel and Iran have grown after Israel launched a series of attacks against Hezbollah in Lebanon and Ir...
Midwest Vice: The Vance-Walz Debate
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance largely stuck to policy Tuesday night during the CBS News Vice Presidential debate, in what may be the last...
Understanding the Latino Vote
29 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are both working to mobilize Latinos, a crucial voting bloc. However, the nuances withi...
Three Mile Island Is Reopening. Some Climate Scientists are Thrilled.
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Microsoft turned heads recently when it announced it had reached a deal to buy energy from Three Mile Island, the site of the worst nuclear disaster i...
The Controversial Measures Fueling El Salvador's 'Reverse Migration'
22 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
El Salvador was once dubbed the “murder capital of the world,” causing many to flee north towards the United States. Now, many Salvadorans say the...
The Challenge of Securing an Increasingly Violent Election
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The US Secret Service is facing mounting questions in the wake of another apparent assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump. In thi...
No Phones in Class. It’s The Law Here Now.
15 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Some states have moved to ban cell phones in schools to improve students’ engagement and mental health. However, the specific rules and implementati...
Trump Takes the Bait
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump faced off for the first time Tuesday night in the ABC News Presidential Debate. In this...
The Laws Making It Harder to Vote
08 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The first mail-in ballots of the 2024 presidential election are expected to be delivered soon in North Carolina. In this episode, we look at various ...
A Hostage’s Brother’s Plea: ‘We Need Several Miracles’
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The death of six hostages in Gaza over the weekend has ignited the largest protests in Israel since October 7th, with anger pointed at Israeli Prime M...
Trump vs. Harris on the Issues That Matter to Voters
01 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With just days until the first mail-in ballots are sent to voters, both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have released f...
Social Media Scrutiny: Telegram, X, & the AI Election
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The detention of Telegram founder Pavel Durov over the weekend has sparked major questions about free speech and criminal activity online. In this epi...
What The Realtor Rule Changes Mean for You
25 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A series of new rules have gone into effect that overhaul the way Realtors get paid to help people buy and sell their homes. In this episode, we’ll ...
The Harris Coalition Converges on Chicago
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the weeks since Vice President Kamala Harris replaced President Joe Biden atop the Democratic ticket, online influencers, zoom groups, and celebrit...
Why Ukraine’s Cross-Border Gamble is Paying Off
18 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For more than a week, Ukraine has claimed hundreds of square miles of territory in a surprise cross-border attack into Russia. In this episode, we exa...
Trump’s 2024 ‘X’ Factor: His New Opponent
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Three weeks after Vice President Kamala Harris replaced President Joe Biden atop the Democratic ticket, the Trump campaign is struggling to define her...
Two Astronauts. One Space Station. No End in Sight.
11 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
NASA insists they aren’t stranded. But eight weeks after their original return date, astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are still on board t...
The Stock Market Panicked. Here’s Why You Shouldn’t.
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Global stocks markets have suffered big losses in recent days following last week’s disappointing US jobs report, which suggests America’s economy...
The Messy Business of ‘Cleaning’ Voter Rolls
04 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As election officials around the country prepare for November’s election, a CNN investigation has found they are already being inundated with dubiou...
Did Israel Just Kill a Key Ceasefire Negotiator?
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Middle East is on edge following the death of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh inside Iran. While Israel hasn’t commented on the strike, it...
Maduro Claims Victory in Venezuela. Just Don’t Ask for Proof.
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro was officially declared the winner of Sunday’s election, although his political opponent also claimed victor...
Power Lines for the Left Behind
28 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A sweltering summer is continuing around the world, as the planet continues to break records for the hottest day in recorded history. In the US, medic...
A Golden Olympic Opportunity in Paris
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The 2024 Summer Olympics get underway this week in Paris, with opening ceremonies set to play out in dramatic fashion on the River Seine. A number of ...
Biden Bows Out. Will Democrats Embrace Harris?
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After a disastrous debate performance prompted a flurry of calls from Democrats to step aside, President Joe Biden has announced his exit from the 202...
The Israeli Prime Minister and a High-Stakes DC Visit
21 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Israeli Prime Minister is scheduled to address a joint meeting of Congress this week after accepting a bipartisan invitation from Congressional leader...
The Election (and America) After the Assassination Attempt
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the days after the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, Americans from across the political spectrum have been grappling with qu...
Trump Survives Assassination Attempt (Plus, Latest on GOP Platform)
14 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Republican National Convention is scheduled to get underway on Monday in Milwaukee, despite a shooting at former President Donald Trump’s rally...
Airbnb’s Hidden Camera Problem
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A new CNN investigation has uncovered that Airbnb has received tens of thousands of customer support tickets about surveillance devices dating back to...
The Global Impact of France’s Lurch to the Far Right
07 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
French voters are headed back to the polls this weekend in runoff parliamentary elections, one week after a strong showing from the far-right National...
What America’s ‘Best Towns to Visit’ Have in Common
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Just in time for summer road trip season, CNN Travel has compiled a list of the best American towns to visit. In this episode, we examine what went in...
Why SCOTUS Is Saving Trump Immunity for Last
30 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Supreme Court wraps up its current term on Monday. Justices are finally expected to issue a major decision on presidential immunity as it relates ...
Some Dems Hit the Panic Button After Biden's Very Bad Night
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the first debate matchup between President Biden and former President Donald Trump, Biden turned in a lackluster performance that has some Democrat...
Backstage Before the CNN Presidential Debate
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On Thursday, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will debate each other live on CNN, the earliest general election debate in US hist...
Why a US-Mexico Water War Is Heating Up
23 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As extreme heat blankets large parts of the US, a war is looming between the US and Mexico over water. Under an 80-year-old treaty, both sides are exp...
A Plan to Diversify the Workforce: Ditch the Four-Year Degree
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A new push from some of America’s top companies are prioritizing skills over college degrees in hopes of diversifying the workforce and narrowing th...
What Should Happen to the Detained Children of ISIS?
16 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Five years after the fall of the self-declared caliphate, tens of thousands of ISIS followers and their families are being held in dozens of detention...
The Conviction of Hunter Biden
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hunter Biden was found guilty on three federal felony gun charges on Tuesday, becoming the first child of a US president to be convicted of a federal ...
Your 2024 Election Media Guide
09 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With less than five months until Election Day, coverage of the campaign is about to heat up. In this episode, we explain how candidates are calibratin...
Trump is Guilty. Now What?
02 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump is the first former president to be convicted of a felony. So, what happens now? Audie Cornish is joined by CNN Correspondent Kristen Hol...
What Diddy’s Downfall Says About the Legacy of #MeToo
26 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Note: This episode contains descriptions of domestic violence. Outrage has rippled through the entertainment industry ever since CNN exclusively obt...
Will Michael Cohen’s Credibility Swing the Trump Trial?
19 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump’s ex-attorney and fixer Michael Cohen took the stand this week in the former President’s New York criminal hush money trial. During...
RFK Jr. Says He Won’t Be a Spoiler. Is Anyone Buying It?
12 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Earlier this month, independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. called on President Joe Biden to drop out of the race, insisting he is th...
The Financial Reality Behind Campus Calls to Divest
05 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In recent weeks, several colleges have called in police to break up pro-Palestinian encampments that have popped up on campuses across the country. Wh...
Did #BringBackOurGirls Teach the Wrong Lessons?
28 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
10 years ago, hundreds of Chibok schoolgirls in Nigeria were abducted and held hostage by the terrorist group Boko Haram. The quest to rescue them cap...
Coral Reefs, Cooked: A Climate Change Case Study
21 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Two top scientific bodies recently announced that coral reefs around the world are experiencing a mass bleaching event for just the fourth time. It co...
Your Guide to Trump’s Historic First Criminal Trial
14 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
More than a year after being charged, the hush money criminal trial of former President Donald Trump is set to begin this week in New York City. It c...
America’s Moment in the (Eclipsed) Sun
07 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Millions of eyes will be on the sky Monday when the last total solar eclipse in the contiguous United States until 2044 arrives. Tourists from all ove...
What Tennessee Can Tell Us About Our Extreme Politics
31 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After the Tennessee legislature expelled state representatives Justin Jones and Justin Pearson for protesting inaction on gun violence last year, more...
Will SCOTUS Shelve Medication Abortion?
24 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
How Haiti’s Gangs Pushed Out the Prime Minister
17 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Earlier this week, Haitian prime minister Ariel Henry announced he would resign amid spreading gang violence and instability. The United Nations estim...
Hollywood Promised Increased Inclusion. Jews Say They Were Left Out.
10 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Despite efforts from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to increase diversity, many groups still feel more could be done. In January, hu...
Inside a Fentanyl State of Emergency
03 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 rece...
Two Years Later, Ukraine is Running Out of Ammo. Is Hope Next?
25 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the two years since Russia invaded Ukraine, thousands of soldiers on both sides have been killed and multiple cities have been destroyed. Recently,...
Why These Older Voters Don’t Mind Having the Age Conversation
18 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Is the Economy Really Booming? Gen Z Isn’t So Sure.
11 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Despite blockbuster jobs numbers, robust consumer spending, and easing inflation, many Americans do not feel good about the US economy. The negative f...
Will the Supreme Court Disqualify Donald Trump?
04 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In December, the Colorado Supreme Court shocked the political world when it removed former President Donald Trump from the state’s 2024 ballot under...
The Train Derailed. The Aftermath Divided the Town.
28 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On February 3, 2023, a Norfolk Southern train carrying toxic chemicals derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, igniting a massive inferno which spewed poiso...
Why Trump Isn’t Taking New Hampshire for Granite
21 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After former President Donald Trump’s resounding win in Iowa, the Republican primary shifts to New Hampshire. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and form...
Meet the Iowans Who Could Swing Caucus Night
14 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Iowa Republicans will gather this week to pick a nominee for president in the first party event of the 2024 primary. While former president Donald Tru...
In 2024, the US Southern Border is Everywhere
07 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Border crossings along the US-Mexico border reached a record high last month, overwhelming resources in border communities and adding urgency to immig...
From The Assignment: Trump’s Second Term Plans
31 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As we enter 2024, all eyes will be on the Iowa caucuses later this month to see if Republican voters have any appetite for moving on from former Presi...
The Things We Missed in 2023
24 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We do our best on this show to stay on top of the news – but even we couldn’t cover everything in 2023. In this episode, we hear from a group of C...
Can Ukraine Beat Russia on a Budget?
17 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky came to Washington DC earlier this week to plead with Congress to come together on $61 billion in new aid for t...
Rap Lyrics & RICO: Young Thug on Trial
10 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A high-profile criminal trial is underway in Atlanta that could have major implications for the music industry. Fulton County District Attorney Fani W...
Anderson Cooper on Loss, Grief, and Covering War in Israel
03 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the last few years, Anderson Cooper has been going through boxes of things that belonged to belonged to his dad, who died when he was 10, his brot...
Cloud Computing: How AI Could Help Fight Climate Change
26 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As the COP28 climate conference kicks off this week, world leaders will gather to discuss potential solutions to the crisis. Experts are increasingly ...
The Border Crisis in Their Backyards
19 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After Title 42 expired in May, some expected an influx of migrants to descend on communities along the US-Mexico border. While overall encounters drop...
How Should We Dress for ‘Fire Weather’?
12 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Earlier this year, record-setting wildfires in eastern Canada sent plumes of unhealthy air over US cities normally unaccustomed to wildfire smoke. Exp...