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The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper
The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper, is a collection of unique and immersive single subject episodes from CNN’s Emmy® and Peabody Award-winning longform storytelling team. Every week we showcase character-driven stories, special interviews, profiles, and investigative deep dives featuring reporting from CNN’s anchors and correspondents.
Donie O'Sullivan examines the growing influence of the Democratic Party's progressive movement, from grassroots activists to digital creators, and whether its rise is the party's greatest strength or greatest risk as the midterms approach.
Aug 3, 2026
Jake Tapper speaks with former Nebraska Senator Ben Sasse, who is living with a terminal cancer diagnosis at the age of 54. Their decade-long history informs a deeply personal conversation on life, faith, and love in the face of mortality.
Jul 27, 2026
As the UFC prepares for a historic fight at the White House, Sara Sidner examines its rise from controversy to a powerful political force, offering an inside look at the decades-long relationship between the UFC and President Donald Trump.
Jun 8, 2026
Omar Jimenez reports on the escalation of US Immigration & Customs Enforcement tactics since Donald Trump took office and how federal immigration policies are unfolding on the ground, reshaping communities and affecting migration patterns.
Mar 30, 2026
Pamela Brown examines the growing influence of Christian nationalism in American society; exploring how a movement once largely confined to the margins of white evangelical culture has gained new visibility and political power.
Mar 23, 2026
One week into the war, Sara Sidner traces the events of recent years inside Iran and what led to the decision to strike, examining the ripple effect of economic and security impacts to the region and what it all means for America.
Mar 9, 2026
Nancy Guthrie was last seen at her home near Tucson on January 31. Ed Lavandera reports on the latest in the search for the mother of Today Show host, Savannah Guthrie; examining the timeline of events and key evidence in her disappearance.
Feb 16, 2026
David Culver reports from the border of Venezuela on the raid that ended in the capture of Nicolas Maduro; examining the country's long history with the U.S., motives behind the raid, the legal case against Maduro and what comes next.
Jan 12, 2026
Anderson Cooper travels to Kenya to report on the work of Justice Defenders, a non-profit seeking to help those incarcerated in Africa's overcrowded prisons return to society, and whether their model could work in America's justice system.
Dec 8, 2025
Donie O'Sullivan investigates why the narrative of alleged "White genocide" in South Africa, fueled by fears of demographic change in the US, has gained traction among Americans, including Donald Trump, and reveals a more complex reality.
Nov 16, 2025
