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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.
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Aug 2 1 min
He Killed Four at His School. Investigators Say He Left ‘Easter Eggs’.
16-year-old Colt Gray was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole this week for the killing of four people at his Georgia high school in 2024. The e
Jul 29 28 min
Has Progressive Criticism of Israel Gone Too Far?
This midterm season, one issue has become something of a litmus test for Democratic candidates: support for Israel. However, some Jewish progressives fear the fine line b
Jul 26 29 min
Will Trump Step in to Help the Manosphere’s Most Infamous Stars?
The arrests of misogynist influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate in Miami have shaken the so-called manosphere and given hope to many women who say they were abused by the p
Jul 22 28 min
The Truth About Trump’s New Election Claims
President Donald Trump gave a primetime speech on Thursday revealing what he said was new information related to foreign efforts to influence US elections. However, exper
Jul 19 27 min
One Week. Two ICE Shootings. Zero Body Cams.
The killings of two individuals in Houston and Maine in the span of a week are once again putting the tactics of federal immigration agents in the spotlight. In response,
Jul 15 28 min
Are Lawmakers Taking Medical Privacy Too Far?
Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) has been hospitalized for nearly a month, but it remains unclear why or what his condition is. His prolonged absence comes just after Rep. Tom
Jul 12 24 min
Why FIFA (or Trump) Can’t Spoil the World Cup Party
President Donald Trump’s request for FIFA to review a controversial red card against US striker Folarin Balogun has raised questions about fairness and preferential treat
Jul 8 25 min
Why Trump’s Quest to End Birthright Citizenship Isn’t Over
The Supreme Court finished its blockbuster term by striking down President Donald Trump’s executive order that would have limited birthright citizenship. But experts say
Jul 5 27 min
Their Ancestors Helped Found America. Are They Proud of It?
Ahead of America’s 250th birthday, CNN tracked down multiple descendants of the original signers of the Declaration of Independence to ask: do you feel like we are living
Jul 1 25 min
What MLB’s Gay Meltdown Tells Us About LGBTQ Progress
Over the past few weeks, a small player protest over Pride uniforms has kicked off a controversy in Major League Baseball. Some LGBTQ fans and politicians are angry (for
Jun 28 27 min
Why Talk of 'Climate Hushing’ is Getting Louder
A new report from global energy think tank Ember found that solar generated more US energy than coal in May 2026 for the first time on record. It comes at a time when the
Jun 24 24 min
Sen. Adam Schiff on Being a Trump Target, Graham Platner, and How Democrats Rebuild
Democratic Sen. Adam Schiff of California has long been a target of President Donald Trump dating back to Trump’s first impeachment trial. Now he is reportedly under inve
Jun 21 37 min
Trump Says the War with Iran Is Over. Will Gas Prices Fall?
President Donald Trump says the Strait of Hormuz is set to fully reopen on Friday after Iran and the US sign a memo of understanding to end hostilities that will end the
Jun 17 27 min
Will We Ever See a Real-Life ‘Disclosure Day’?
The recent Pentagon releases of declassified files detailing sightings of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAPs) has piqued the interest of UFO enthusiasts and curious A
Jun 14 22 min
How UFC Scored a White House Fight Night
A scheduled UFC fight at the White House on Sunday is being billed as a kickoff for America’s 250th birthday celebrations. But some critics are calling it a disrespectful
Jun 10 26 min
Inside the Turmoil at 60 Minutes
A dramatic shakeup of 60 Minutes under CBS editor-in-chief Bari Weiss culminated this week in the firing of longtime correspondent Scott Pelley. He, and some other employ
Jun 7 22 min
FEMA Is in Tatters. Here Comes Hurricane Season.
Early on in his second term, President Donald Trump called for the Federal Emergency Management Agency to be eliminated. Now, the White House appears to be cleaning up th
Jun 3 28 min
Why Erin Brockovich is Setting Her Sights on AI Data Centers
Erin Brockovich rose to fame after the release of a 2000 Hollywood movie, starring Julia Roberts, which told the story of her real-life fight to bring justice to a small
May 31 28 min
The World Cup Spoiler No One Wants: Ebola
FIFA expects more than 6 million soccer fans will descend on North America in less than 3 weeks for the 2026 World Cup. But amid cuts to public health programs under the
May 27 21 min
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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!
SuzMok · Mar 2024
David Rind is the perfect host for this comprehensive podcast. “Brevity is the soul of wit,” indeed as David and his guests delve into one issue each week - thoughtful, in depth reporting, under 10 minutes. I look forward to it every Sunday.
P D James fan · Mar 2024
Kudos to David Rind for this compassionate report on a subject that is not always covered so kindly. His empathy for fentanyl’s victims, their families, and the officials struggling to deal with the crisis is very touching.
jennymess · Mar 2024
“One Thing” is a great way to learn about a single topic, currently in the news, directly from the reporters working the story. I always come away with a better understanding of the issue. I recommend this podcast.
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