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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. New episodes every Wednesday and Sunday.
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Nov 9, 2025 • 19min
How a Holocaust Denier Sparked a MAGA Civil War
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 5, 2025 • 20min
Can Oz Pearlman 'Read' a Skeptical Reporter’s Mind?
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 2, 2025 • 22min
Latinos Shifted Right in 2024. Has Trump 2.0 Scrambled Things?
Kennith Gonzalez, a spokesperson for the New Jersey Republican State Committee, and Hector Lora, the Mayor of Passaic, delve into the pivotal shift in Latino voter dynamics. They discuss the GOP's evolving outreach strategies, moving from superficial ads to genuine engagement. Lora highlights local concerns around public safety and immigration, expressing his support for a Democratic candidate while acknowledging Republican appeals. Both emphasize the importance of addressing affordability and education to win back Latino trust in upcoming elections.

Oct 29, 2025 • 21min
The Shutdown is Already Hurting Americans. It’s About to Get Worse.
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 26, 2025 • 22min
Why Job Hunting Feels Impossible Right Now
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 22, 2025 • 19min
How Trump’s ‘Poop Plane’ Explains Our Political Moment
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 19, 2025 • 20min
Cartels, The CIA, and Trump’s True Intentions in Venezuela
President Donald Trump publicly admitted he has authorized he authorized the CIA to operate inside Venezuela to crack down on flows of illegal drugs and migrants to the US. It comes as Trump continues to authorize deadly strikes on suspected drug trafficking boats in the Caribbean. But is this really about drugs – or regime change?
Guests: Natasha Bertrand, CNN Correspondent & Steven Dudley, co-director, InSight Crime
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Host: David Rind
Producer: Paola Ortiz
Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin
Editorial Support: Dan Bloom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 15, 2025 • 20min
Trump Wants a Peace Prize. Is a Gaza Ceasefire Enough?
President Donald Trump hailed the “historic dawn of a new Middle East” after Hamas freed all living hostages from Gaza and Israel released Palestinian prisoners as part of a US-brokered ceasefire deal. But while many have commended his peace efforts, critics say it’s unlikely he will take the same approach with his domestic moves. We break down what might be coming next and whether he has a chance at winning the Nobel Peace Prize next year.
Guest: Stephen Collinson, CNN Politics Senior Reporter
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Host: David Rind
Producer: Paola Ortiz
Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 12, 2025 • 20min
How the AI Boom Is Costing You More at Home
As the appetite for artificial intelligence rises, so does the need for power-hungry data centers. While residents who live near them complain of the noise and pollution, data suggests they could spike utility bills far and wide. We hear from an electricity law expert on why regulators are thinking of reforms – but will it be too late?
Guest: Elizabeth Martorana & Ari Peksoe, Director, Harvard Law School Electricity Law Initiative
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Host: David Rind
Producer: Paola Ortiz
Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 8, 2025 • 21min
What’s Really Going on with Protests in Chicago?
President Donald Trump’s move to deploy National Guard troops to Portland and Chicago has been met with outrage from locals and pushback from judges. We hear what’s really happening on the ground in Chicago and why community leaders say the ingredients for dangerous escalation are already in place.
Guests: Rev. Dr. Michael Woolf, Senior Minister, Lake Street Church of Evanston & Omar Jimenez, CNN Anchor & Correspondent
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Host: David Rind
Producer: Paola Ortiz
Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin
Editorial Support: Whitney Wild Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


