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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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As fears of an artificial intelligence bubble mount, one company is being scrutinized above all the rest: Nvidia. As the AI chipmaker's valuation continues to soar, some experts are wondering whether the whole industry is built on a shaky foundation. We hear why its CEO has become cozy with President Donald Trump – and what it all could mean for you.
For more: The world’s biggest company just told everyone to chill out
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Guest: Phil Mattingly, CNN Chief Domestic Correspondent and Anchor
Host: David Rind
Producer: Paola Ortiz
Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin
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Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene is breaking with President Donald Trump and apologizing for “taking part in toxic politics,” after years of divisive comments of her own. Is this contrition, or posturing for a post-Trump future? We hear from someone who has covered Greene for years who says a GOP revolt over the Jeffrey Epstein files could signal more trouble for Trump in the months ahead.
For more: The key issues that are suddenly dividing MAGA
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Guest: Tia Mitchell, Atlanta Journal-Constitution Washington Bureau Chief
Host: David Rind
Producer: Paola Ortiz
Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin
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President Donald Trump has pardoned more than 1,600 people who played significant roles in matters involving him personally across his two terms, including dozens who worked to overturn the 2020 presidential election results. Presidents always flex pardon power, so what makes these so unusual? We hear from a constitutional law expert who says part of the answer lies in the man in charge of the review process.
For more: Trump’s pardons aren’t just political; more importantly, they’re transactional
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Guest: Kim Wehle, former Assistant US Attorney
Host: David Rind
Producer: Paola Ortiz
Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin
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Chicago remains on edge as immigration enforcement operations in recent weeks have sparked tense standoffs and legal questions over federal agents’ use of force. However, local resistance groups have taken it upon themselves to (loudly) alert neighbors of ICE’s presence. We hear from some of them and then look at the controversial Border Patrol official in charge of ‘Operation Midway Blitz’ and where he might be heading next.
For more: ‘There is no sanctuary here’: Meet the Border Patrol chief in charge of Trump’s Chicago crackdown
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Guests: Loretta Capeheart, Héctor Reyes, Laura Tober, & Priscilla Alvarez, CNN Correspondent
Host: David Rind
Producer: Paola Ortiz
Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin
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Ever since Tucker Carlson interviewed White nationalist and Holocaust denier Nick Fuentes, Republicans have been at odds over how to deal with what some see as a growing embrace of hateful voices like Fuentes’ within the party. But experts say voices like his might hold too much sway with young, disaffected Republicans to easily remove from the picture.
For more: Fierce backlash within GOP after Tucker Carlson gives White nationalist Nick Fuentes a platform
The world according to Candace Owens
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Guest: Will Sommer, Senior Reporter, The Bulwark
Host: David Rind
Producer: Paola Ortiz
Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin
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Oz Pearlman insists he reads people, not minds - and don't call him a magician. But as corporate titans, celebrities, and pro sports teams continue to pay him tens of thousands of dollars to reveal intimate personal details for parties and team-building events, he thinks the average person can use his skills to get ahead in business and life. David goes one-on-one with one of the internet’s favorite mentalists - and walks away with his heart racing.
Oz’s book is “Read Your Mind: Proven Habits for Success From the World’s Greatest Mentalist.”
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Guest: Oz Pearlman
Host: David Rind
Producer: Paola Ortiz
Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin
Technical Director: Dan Dzula
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President Donald Trump made big gains with Latino voters across the country last fall. But two key governors' races on Tuesday could tell us whether that rightward shift will actually stick. We hear from voices across New Jersey about whether major issues like immigration enforcement are impacting their vote.
Guests: Kennith Gonzalez, New Jersey Republican State Committee & Hector Lora, Passaic Mayor
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Host: David Rind
Producer: Paola Ortiz
Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin
Editorial Support: Arlette Saenz, Jeff Simon, Liz Turrell
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Nearly 42 million Americans could lose critical food assistance this week because of the ongoing government shutdown. But it’s far from the only real-world impact people are starting to feel. So why are both sides of the aisle still refusing to budge? We hear what it might take to end the stalemate and why one SNAP recipient feels like a political pawn as she tries to put food on the table for her family.
Guest: Aaron Blake, CNN Senior Reporter
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Host: David Rind
Producer: Paola Ortiz
Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin
Editorial Support: Tami Luhby
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Since the pandemic, the US economy has been resilient – but a weakening labor market and stubborn inflation have some experts concerned. We hear from two job seekers about their struggles and look at whether certain ‘recession indicators’ are actually worth worrying about.
Guests: Elie Bryan, Amy Suman, & Diane Swonk, KPMG Chief Economist
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Host/Producer: David Rind
Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin
Editorial Support: Alicia Wallace
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Over the weekend, President Donald Trump shared an AI-generated video of himself wearing a crown and flying a fighter jet dumping what appears to be waste on peaceful protestors. While experts say this kind of online trolling is not out of the norm for some politicians in 2025, the continued coarsening of political dialogue could have profound consequences for all Americans.
Guests: Steve Heimler & Nicole Hemmer, Associate Professor of History, Vanderbilt University
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Host: David Rind
Producer: Paola Ortiz
Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin
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