Show overview
CNN One Thing has been publishing since 2021, and across the 5 years since has built a catalogue of 359 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode. That works out to roughly 120 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run ten to twenty minutes — most land between 17 min and 22 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. It is catalogued as a EN-language News show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed yesterday, with 51 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 107 episodes published. Published by CNN Audio.
From the publisher
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.