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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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Latest Episodes:

One Thing: “Machine guns are back, and they’re everywhere.” Sep 04, 2022

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This episode contains graphic descriptions of gun violence.

According to a new analysis provided exclusively to CNN, the number of shootings involving automatic weapons in the US has sharply risen over the past few years. We examine how a small piece of plastic or metal can transform a semi-automatic weapon into a machine gun in a matter of moments and how law enforcement is responding.

Guest: Curt Devine, CNN Investigates Producer

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One Thing: Afghanistan's New Crisis Aug 28, 2022

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This week marks one year since the United States military ended its 20-year war in Afghanistan, which culminated in chaos as the Taliban took control of the country. We reflect on what the last year has been like for the Afghan people as they prepare for a looming hunger crisis. We also examine how some Afghan women are working to continue their education, despite an ongoing ban.

Guest: Clarissa Ward, CNN Chief International Correspondent

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Sunday Edition: Why the Inflation Reduction Act is a Climate Milestone Aug 21, 2022

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Last week, President Biden signed the $750 billion Inflation Reduction Act into law after more than a year of negotiations between Senate Democrats. We break down what’s in the climate portion of the package and how it could help address a drought emergency playing out right now on the Colorado River.

Guest: Ella Nilsen, CNN Climate Reporter

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Sunday Edition: Did We Miss Our Chance to Contain Monkeypox? Aug 14, 2022

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As monkeypox continues to spread around the US, federal health officials have rolled out a new strategy they say will stretch vaccine supply amid high demand. We break down what you should know about virus and look at why we may have already missed our chance at effectively containing it.

Guest: Jacqueline Howard, CNN Health reporter

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9 AM ET: Mar-a-Lago updates, gas price drops, Coca Cola’s new flavor & more Aug 11, 2022

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We start this episode with the latest from the FBI’s investigation of Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence. Gas prices are the lowest they’ve been since March this year, below 4 dollars a gallon on average. An 18-year-old and her mother in Nebraska are facing charges over an alleged illegal abortion after police accessed their Facebook messages. A man in the UK has been charged with various terrorism offenses. And finally, Coca-Cola is releasing a new, atypical flavor.

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Sunday Edition: Pelosi Visits Taiwan. China Fires Back. Aug 07, 2022

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US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi touched down in Taiwan last week, ignoring warnings from both the Chinese government and the Biden administration. We examine the response from China's military, how the visit could further worsen US-China relations, and what it means for the millions of Taiwanese people caught in the middle.

Guest: Will Ripley, CNN Senior International Correspondent

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Sunday Edition: How Election Lies Are Fueling GOP Primaries Jul 31, 2022

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Former President Donald Trump’s election lies are shaping Republican primary races across the country. Ahead of voting on Tuesday in Arizona, CNN traveled to the state to hear from Republican voters on who they’re backing, if the January 6th hearings are swaying their opinions, and who they want to lead the Republican party going forward.

Guest: Donie O’Sullivan, CNN Correspondent

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Sunday Edition: What Really Happened in Uvalde? Jul 24, 2022

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After months of waiting, families in Uvalde, Texas are finally getting answers about the law enforcement response to the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School. We examine the findings of a Texas House committee report, whether any officers will be held accountable for their inaction, and what Uvalde residents are demanding before the new school year.

Guest: Rosa Flores, CNN Correspondent

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Sunday Edition: A Look Inside NASA’s ‘Cosmic Time Machine’ Jul 17, 2022

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Scientists were captivated when NASA released the first images taken by the James Webb Space Telescope, which included images of distant galaxies billions of light years away. We examine what they could tell us about the universe and what else the telescope will be looking for in the years to come.

Guest: Ashley Strickland, CNN Space and Science Writer

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Sunday Edition: What’s Behind Biden’s Saudi Shift? Jul 10, 2022

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President Biden is scheduled to set out this week on an international trip which includes a stop in Saudi Arabia. We examine why Biden is re-engaging with the kingdom after vowing to make it a ‘pariah,’ and how the reset could have wide-ranging impacts from the Middle East to US gas pumps.

Guest: Natasha Bertrand, CNN White House Reporter

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