The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper

The worst wildfires in the history of Los Angeles are still burning. How did they start? How bad and long-lasting is the damage? And is this the start of a new era of climate disaster that we all need to face? Anderson Cooper reports.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

K-Pop bands, popular worldwide, originate from South Korea and are uniquely molded in the music industry. CNN's Kyung Lah explores the intense training of seven aspiring stars, just one week before their audition for a premiere idol group.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A right-wing conspiracy theory from the presidential debate fueled hate against Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio. Omar Jimenez takes us into their lives, revealing the hate they now face and their impact on the local economy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Melania Trump could return to the East Wing for a second nonconsecutive term, while Doug Emhoff could make history as the inaugural First Gentleman. Kaitlan Collins examines the intense, unpaid, and often thankless role of the First Spouse.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CNN's Ana Navarro examines the nuanced impact of the Latino vote in the 2024 presidential election. Visiting crucial swing states, she explores unexpected changes in voter preferences within America's diverse Latino communities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In his latest investigation, Donie O'Sullivan meets disillusioned former "Bernie Bros" who feel left behind. Many have shifted to far-right extremism, embracing conspiracy theories, white supremacy, and even Vladimir Putin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This hour examines former President Donald Trump's record and current stances on key issues. Abby Phillip delves into his positions on the economy, reproductive rights, immigration, foreign policy, and democracy itself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this special, two-part series, Audie Cornish examines the records of Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, as well as each candidate's current stances on key issues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ed Lavandera explores Yellowstone National Park, where tourists are pushing precarious boundaries with wildlife to perilous effect. He witnesses the dangers of these close encounters and speaks with survivors of harrowing attacks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donie O'Sullivan crosses the country to investigate the pervasive surge of misinformation targeting elections. He explores how chaos agents like Steve Bannon use alternative media and social organizing to undermine American democracy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After the shocking assassination on former President Donald Trump, any questions still remain about the shooter and the security failures that allowed him to get so close. Six presidents, including Trump, have survived attacks. Four have been killed while in office. Sadly, our history has also full of other notable political figures being targeted from Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert F. Kennedy...

President Biden's decision to step aside from the race came as a shock to many Americans, including some of his own campaign and White House staff. Even after the disastrous CNN debate against former President Donald Trump and the growing calls from Democrats for him to pass the torch, Biden seemed dug in. So, the question is, what finally changed his mind?  Over the next hour, CNN's Pamela Brown...

In the last few days, Vice President Kamala Harris has kicked her presidential campaign into high gear, speaking to voters in Wisconsin, Indianapolis, and Texas. She's already picked up the endorsement of leading Democrats, including former president Barack Obama.  Soon after Kamala Harris became vice president, CNN's Abby Phillip sat down with her to talk about her immigrant routes, the difficult...

Sharks have been around for at least 400 million years, even before dinosaurs walked the earth. These apex predators have a reputation for attacking all sorts of marine life, which sometimes includes the occasional human. But are sharks a danger to people or are people a danger to sharks? CNN's Boris Sanchez is an experienced diver, and over the next hour he takes us under water with sharks to sho...

Since its launch a little more than two years ago, the James Webb Space Telescope has been capturing some of the most spectacular and enlightening images of outer space we've ever seen. Its mission is to study every phase in the history of our universe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CNN's Randi Kaye examines how drag performance has become a political target in Florida. Local drag queens and state politicians on both sides offer insight on the cycles of acceptance and backlash that have repeated throughout history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

80 years after D-Day laid the foundation for Germany's defeat in World War II, Jake Tapper reflects on the sacrifices made to save democracy then and how the fight continues to halt the erosion of democratic governance across the globe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Sanjay Gupta follows Alzheimer's patients' treatments over five years. He explains why it's the most hopeful era for patients, with new research suggesting potential symptom prevention, slowing, and even reversal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This emotional report follows transgender student athletes at the center of a culture war, including a softball player's fight for inclusion that reaches the Ohio State Senate and a college swimmer seeking NCAA approval to switch teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ivan Watson surveys Australia's coast, witnessing the toll of human activity from apocalyptic forest fires to unprecedented heat waves. Amidst the destruction, he engages with those combating climate change and preparing for the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are less than seven months away from the next presidential election. But even now, four years after Joe Biden won, there are a number of Donald Trump supporters who dispute those results. And that's not all. They dispute the January 6th attack was an insurrection. They dispute the idea of separation of church and state in America. Some even dispute that the last Super Bowl was played honestly,...

Six months after Hamas launched a terror attack on Israel, Bianna Golodryga speaks with families of the kidnap victims and to released hostages about their time in captivity and the emotional messages they have for those they left behind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In an emotional interview, Jake Tapper speaks to C.J. Rice about his unjust 2013 conviction and the systemic failures that led to his wrongful imprisonment. Through his own words, Rice's prison letters trace his harrowing quest for justice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Laura Coates investigates the 2003 disappearances of two men of color in Naples, Florida. As a new witness emerges, she uncovers leads and allegations involving a deputy sheriff who remains uncharged. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CNN's Alisyn Camerota journeys to Monaco, the world's richest country per capita, during the annual Yacht Show. She delves into the luxurious world of superyachts, examining their appeal, environmental impact, and geopolitical significance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices