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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 7, 2021 • 12min
What Parents Should Know About Covid Vaccines for Kids
Children ages 5-11 are now eligible for Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine, potentially marking a turning point in the pandemic. We break down the questions that many parents may have and examine the ramifications for schools and families across the country.
Guest: Elizabeth Cohen, CNN Senior Medical CorrespondentTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 31, 2021 • 11min
Can Climate Progress Be Made At COP26?
After a year of unprecedented weather events, world leaders will gather in Glasgow, Scotland this week for the United Nations Climate Change conference. We examine which countries are living up to past emissions pledges and how President Biden is positioning new US initiatives.
Guest: Bill Weir, CNN Chief Climate CorrespondentTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 24, 2021 • 11min
Living Under Taliban Rule in Afghanistan
We speak with CNN Chief International correspondent Clarissa Ward about her reporting from Afghanistan as the country fell to the Taliban. The group has promised to be more lenient, but many women are still living in fear as they see their freedoms being slowly stripped away.
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