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Season 2 – The Whole Story With Anderson Cooper

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Episode 2 Aired May 11, 2025 Saving Venice Erica Hill explores the future of Venice, a city threatened by rising sea levels and the more immediate threat of overwhelming tourism; she speaks with locals working to preserve the city's traditions and address climate change. Details Episode 3 Aired Feb 4, 2024 What Whales Tell Us CNN's Bill Weir follows the humpback whale migration from Antarctica all the way to the coast of Colombia; on this journey, Weir confronts a whale hunter and uncovers the vital role whales play in tackling climate change. Details Episode 4 Aired Mar 24, 2024 Justice Delayed: The Story of C.J. Rice 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. Details Episode 5 Aired Apr 7, 2024 Hostages: The Road Home 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. Details Episode 5 Aired Mar 3, 2024 Tennessee's Big Mess Van Jones returns to his home state of Tennessee amid ongoing political upheaval, and examines the sharp rightward shift fueled by gerrymandering, racial tensions and "culture war" rhetoric. Details Episode 6 Aired Apr 28, 2024 MisinfoNation: The Trump Faithful Donie O'Sullivan investigates viral misinformation's impact on the upcoming election, engaging with believers of QAnon, a Jan. 6 felon running for Congress, and a neo-Nazi-turned pastor who has a warning for Christian nationalism. Details Episode 7 Aired May 5, 2024 Australia's Climate Disasters: Warning to the World Ivan Watson surveys Australia's coast, witnesses the toll of human activity from apocalyptic forest fires to unprecedented heat waves, and engages with those combating climate change and preparing for the future. Details Episode 8 Aired May 12, 2024 The Battle Over Transgender Athletes The 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. Details Episode 9 Aired May 19, 2024 The Last Alzheimer's Patient Dr. Sanjay Gupta follows Alzheimer's patients' treatments over five years and explains why it's the most hopeful era for patients, with new research suggesting potential symptom prevention, slowing and even reversal. Details Episode 9 Aired Apr 21, 2024 Elephant Vs. Man In Sri Lanka, it's an all-out war between humans and Asian elephants as habitat loss drives daily confrontations; Nick Paton Walsh observes this escalating conflict which may be a symptom of climate change and human expansion. Details Episode 10 Aired Jun 2, 2024 D-Day 80th Anniversary Eighty 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. Details Episode 11 Aired Jun 9, 2024 Drag War 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. Details Episode 12 Aired Jun 16, 2024 The James Webb Telescope: Are We Alone? CNN's Kristin Fisher interviews astronomers involved in the Webb Telescope's exploration of deep space and dark matter; examining its potential to answer fundamental questions about the universe. Details Episode 13 Aired Jun 30, 2024 Deep Dive: The Shark Wars Sharks and fishermen are engaged in a heightened conflict over prey; Boris Sanchez investigates this escalating struggle, including overfishing concerns and the impact on the fishing industry, and even free dives with the sharks himself. Details Episode 14 Aired Jul 28, 2024 Kamala Harris: Making History As Vice President Kamala Harris launches her presidential campaign, she faces a nation gearing up for a crucial election; Abby Phillip traces her path to becoming the first woman vice president and disrupting the political status quo. Details Episode 15 Aired Jul 28, 2024 Joe Biden Passes the Torch Pamela Brown scrutinizes the shocking turn of events that led to President Biden ending his reelection bid; growing concerns over Biden's age and performance at the CNN debate in June culminated in a wave of calls to resign his campaign. Details Episode 16 Aired Aug 5, 2024 Political Violence: America's Bloody History The attempted assassination of Donald Trump is the latest incident of political violence in the US; Sara Sidner examines the history of violence fueled by political beliefs and looks at how this recent attack impacts the upcoming election. Details Episode 16 Airs undefined Webb Telescope Fisher interviews astronomers involved in the Webb Telescope's exploration. Details Episode 17 Aired Aug 11, 2024 MisinfoNation Part 2: Patriots, Pillows, and Paper Ballots 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. Details Episode 18 Aired Aug 26, 2024 Close Encounters: Tourists in the Wild Ed Lavandera explores Yellowstone National Park, where tourists are pushing boundaries with wildlife; he witnesses the dangers of these close encounters and speaks with survivors of attacks. Details Episode 19 Aired Sep 3, 2024 Harris vs. Trump - Each Candidate's Records and Stances 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. Details Episode 20 Aired Sep 9, 2024 Where Trump Stands: Fight for the White House 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. Details Episode 21 Aired Sep 22, 2024 MisinfoNation: The Lost Left 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. Details Episode 22 Aired Sep 30, 2024 The Latino Vote: Ana Navarro's American Tour 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. Details Episode 23 Aired Oct 7, 2024 The First Spouse: Melania and Doug Melania Trump could return to the East Wing for a second nonconsecutive term; Doug Emhoff could make history as the inaugural First Gentleman; Kaitlan Collins examines the intense, unpaid and often thankless role of the First Spouse. Details Episode 24 Aired Oct 13, 2024 Why Springfield? A right-wing conspiracy theory from the presidential debate fuels 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. Details Episode 25 Aired Jan 5, 2025 K-Pop: a Star Is Made K-Pop bands, popular worldwide, originate from South Korea and are uniquely molded in the music industry; Kyung Lah explores the training of seven aspiring stars, just one week before their audition for a premiere idol group. Details Episode 26 Aired Jan 12, 2025 L.A. Burning The worst wildfires in the history of Los Angeles are still burning; analyzing how they started, how bad and long-lasting is the damage, and if this is the start of a new era of climate disaster; Anderson Cooper reports. Details Episode 27 Aired Jan 26, 2025 Operation Panda The Smithsonian National Zoo is set to reopen its panda exhibit; David Culver covers the arrival of the first giant pandas sent from China to the U.S. in 24 years and examines the history of panda diplomacy. Details Episode 28 Aired Feb 2, 2025 Flight Risk The collision between a jetliner and an Army helicopter near Washington DC is the deadliest aviation disaster in the US since 2001; Anderson Cooper examines the circumstances around the crash and the airline safety issues of recent years. Details Episode 29 Aired Feb 23, 2025 Bill Gates Anderson Cooper interviews Bill Gates about the moments that shaped him, his career at Microsoft and the future of AI; Gates also discusses meeting with President Trump and Elon Musk's intervening with USAID. Details Episode 30 Aired Mar 23, 2025 A Climate Crisis Survival Guide: Adaptation Nation From the hurricane-afflicted Gulf Coast to the fire-ravaged mountains of California, communities are rebuilding in the face of disaster; CNN's Bill Weir explores the lessons learned and how to adapt to a changing climate. Details Episode 31 Aired Mar 30, 2025 Fentanyl in America: A Way Out Kate Bolduan reports on America's opioid overdose epidemic, speaking with EMTs, physicians, and people struggling with addiction; as the crisis enters its "third wave," she examines efforts to find new solutions. Details Episode 32 Aired Apr 13, 2025 MisinfoNation: Extreme America Donie O'Sullivan marks 30 years since the Oklahoma City bombing by exploring how technology and social media fuel modern far-right extremism; along the way, he encounters a newly radicalized generation justifying political violence. Details Episode 33 Aired Apr 27, 2025 100 Days of Trump As President Trump approaches his first 100 days back in office, he has moved with astonishing speed to issue a record number of executive actions; Abby Phillip takes a closer look at the real-world impact of his decisions on average Americans. Details Episode 33 Airs undefined Anderson Cooper goes behind the headlines and into the heart of timely and important stories, special interviews and more. Details Episode 49 Aired Sep 2, 2024 Where Harris Stands: Fight for the White House This hour examines Vice President Kamala Harris's record and current stances on key issues; Audie Cornish delves into her positions on the economy, reproductive rights, immigration, foreign policy, and democracy itself. Details Episode 308 Airs undefined Oklahoma/Extremism Anderson Cooper goes behind the headlines and into the heart of timely and important stories, special interviews and more. Details

Season Info

Executive Producer
Susan Chun
Network
CNN
Genre
News, Talk Show, Special Interest
Original Language
English
Release Date
May 11, 2025