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Monday through Friday get up to speed on the biggest headlines of the day with 5 Things. On Saturdays, get a break for your ears with good news from 5 Good Things. And at noon and Sundays, we take you beyond the headlines to help make sense of what everyone is talking about in politics and beyond with One Thing.

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One Thing: A Maritime “Me Too” Moment May 28, 2023

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In 2021, a blog post forced the US Coast Guard to confront a problem that had gone unchecked for years. A 19-year-old woman said she was raped while training to work on commercial ships. Then more sexual assault survivors in the industry came forward. In today’s episode, we hear why these women went public and what’s being done about it.

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Guest: Blake Ellis & Melanie Hicken, CNN Investigates Senior Writers

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One Thing: Uvalde Families Get a Glimpse of the Truth May 21, 2023

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This week marks one year since 19 students and two teachers were killed in a shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. In that time, victims’ families say they have not received sufficient answers from authorities as to why they waited 77 minutes before breaching the classroom. In today’s episode, we hear why CNN agreed to show some parents unreleased body camera footage and examine how surviving students are coping.

Guest: Shimon Prokupecz, CNN Senior Crime & Justice Correspondent

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One Thing: Does Clearing Homeless Camps Just Extend the Crisis? May 14, 2023

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Many Western cities are grappling with large encampments on the streets as homeless populations grow. In Phoenix, a judge recently ordered one such encampment to be cleared after local residents sued the city for violating public nuisance laws. In today’s episode, we hear from people living in that camp about what comes next and why advocates fear similar legal strategies could soon be used in other cities.

Guest: Gabe Cohen, CNN Correspondent

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One Thing: Inside the Beginning of a Border Surge May 07, 2023

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The Biden administration is preparing for an influx of migrants at the US-Mexico border when the Covid-era border restriction known as Title 42 expires later this week. Officials in El Paso, Texas say they are already running out of space to house asylum seekers. In today’s episode, we hear from migrants on both sides of the border and look at how the policy shift could be felt in other cities across the country.

Guest: Rosa Flores, CNN Correspondent

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One Thing: Voters Don’t Want a Trump-Biden Rematch. They May Get One Anyway. Apr 30, 2023

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Last week, President Joe Biden made it official and announced his 2024 re-election bid. Meanwhile, more Republicans are jumping in the race to challenge apparent frontrunner former President Donald Trump. In today’s episode, we examine how Biden is framing his campaign and hear from voters on how they feel about a possible rematch between Trump and Biden.

Guest: Jeff Zeleny, CNN Chief National Affairs Correspondent

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One Thing: Shot Over a Simple Mistake Apr 23, 2023

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On April 13, 16-year-old Ralph Yarl was shot when he went to the wrong address to pick up his siblings. Days later, 20-year-old Kaylin Gillis was shot and killed in upstate New York after her and a group of friends turned into the wrong driveway. We explore what these types of incidents say about gun culture in America, and how police across the country are preparing for the worst as gun reform remains stalled in Washington.

Guest: Josh Campbell, CNN Correspondent

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One Thing: 66 Miles Through the Darién Gap Apr 16, 2023

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The Biden administration is expecting an influx of asylum-seekers to arrive at the US-Mexico border next month once Title 42 is lifted. But even before they arrive in Mexico, some migrants must journey through the Darién Gap, a perilous stretch of jungle connecting Central and South America. In today’s episode, we hear from a CNN reporter who made that trek alongside a group of everyday people who were willing to risk treacherous terrain, extortion and violence to get one step closer to America.

Guest: Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Chief International Security Correspondent

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One Thing: A Former Prosecutor on the Novel Case Against Donald Trump Apr 09, 2023

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Last week, we got our first look at the case Manhattan prosecutors have brought against Donald Trump. However, some legal experts say the novel way Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg laid out the allegations is largely untested – and could be risky. In today’s episode, a former federal and state prosecutor breaks down the legal strategy on both sides and explains what happens next.

Guest: Elie Honig, CNN Senior Legal Analyst

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One Thing: Your Trump Indictment Questions, Answered Apr 02, 2023

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Donald Trump is expected to be arraigned in New York City this week after a Manhattan grand jury voted to indict the former president, the first time in American history that a current or former president has faced criminal charges. We break down what we know about the investigation, what the arraignment could look like and why this case could be the least of Trump’s legal concerns as the 2024 presidential election draws closer.

Guest: Paula Reid, CNN Senior Legal Affairs Correspondent

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One Thing: Mexico, Beyond the Border with Eva Longoria Mar 26, 2023

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In her new CNN series “Searching for Mexico,” actress and activist Eva Longoria goes on a journey across the country to trace her Mexican roots and explore the nation’s identity through its food. In today’s episode, we look back on her favorite moments and examine how the influence of colonization has shaped Mexican cuisine over time.

Guest: Eva Longoria

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