The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper
"One whole hour. One whole story. Every week."
A collection of unique and immersive single subject, one-hour episodes from CNN’s longform storytelling team. The recurring weekly series showcases character-driven stories, special interviews, profiles, and investigative deep dives featuring reporting from CNN’s anchors and correspondents.
Actor: Anderson Cooper
Creator: Anderson Cooper
Type: tv
Season: 1
Episode: 1
Duration: N/A
Release: 2023
Rating: 7.0
Season 1 - The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper
2023-06-04
"CNN Correspondent David Culver travels to Jamaica to explore the therapeutic benefits of medically supervised consumption of psilocybin, also known as magic mushrooms."
2023-06-11
"CNN National Correspondent Randi Kaye investigates this story that has rapidly captured the world's attention. On June 18, 2023, five passengers on the Titan submersible dived 13,000 feet to view the Titanic on the ocean floor and perished in a \"catastrophic implosion,\" authorities said Thursday, June 22. This bookended an astounding five-day international search operation near the site of the world's most famous shipwreck. Kaye unravels the timeline of events, starting with the Titan's initial descent and their last communication to the surface. As investigators continue to scour the ocean floor for debris trying to establish the circumstances of the Titan's fatal final voyage, Kaye breaks down everything we know now."
2023-09-10
"CNN Sports Anchor and Correspondent Coy Wire marks the first week of the NFL season with an investigation into how new developments in the sport aim to make the game safer for players."
2023-09-17
"CNN's Chief International Anchor, Christiane Amanpour, covers the remarkable story of Ukrainian ballet dancers who faced the wrenching decision to either leave their homes and show the world the face of Ukrainian culture or stay behind to continue performing in a war zone."
2023-09-24
"CNN Correspondent Donie O'Sullivan presents a chilling year-long investigation into the devoted followers of a fringe conspiracy theory rooted in QAnon ideology."
2023-10-15
"CNN Anchor Anderson Cooper provides an in-depth look at the devastating attack on The Nova Festival near the Gaza-Israel border.\n\nThe outdoor music festival was supposed to be an all-night dance party, celebrating the Jewish holiday of Sukkot. The rockets began around 6:30 a.m. as Gaza militants fired at the hundreds of attendees. The Nova Festival was one of multiple locations hit last Saturday morning by the most sustained and coordinated assault inside Israel ever carried out by Hamas militants. At least 260 bodies would later be found at the festival site, and some attendees were taken hostage, seen in social media videos being seized by their armed captors.\n\nFeaturing new interviews with survivors and eyewitnesses of the attack and family members of kidnapped victims, Cooper breaks down everything we know so far about the deadly assault and how this surprise attack escalated into war."
2023-10-22
"CNN Anchor and Senior National Correspondent Sara Sidner provides a comprehensive overview of the extremist group Hamas. Sidner explores the origins and philosophy of Hamas, including their current military capabilities and how the organization just inflicted the deadliest attack in Israel's 75-year history, overwhelming the most powerful and advanced military in the Middle East.\n\nFeaturing archival CNN reporting in the region and interviews with CNN experts, including Chief International Anchor Christiane Amanpour, Senior International Correspondent Sam Kiley, and International Diplomatic Editor Nic Robertson, Sidner unravels the complicated history of Hamas and the catalysts that led to the terrorist attack on Israel."
2023-10-29
"CNN Anchor Anderson Cooper provides new reporting on the families of those kidnapped from Nir Oz in Southern Israel. A mile from Gaza, the Nir Oz kibbutz was targeted during the October 7 terrorist attack, and earlier this week, residents Yocheved Lifshitz and Nurit Cooper were two of the hostages released by Hamas. Speaking with survivors and family members, Cooper reveals the devastating details about what happened on that fateful Saturday and how the survivors have been coping as more than a quarter of the people who lived in the kibbutz are dead or missing."
2023-11-05
"CNN Anchor and Chief Political Correspondent Dana Bash delivers an in-depth examination of the rise of antisemitism in the United States, following the October 7 attack on Israel. Antisemitism was already on an alarming rise even before October 7 with near 60% of religious hate crimes perpetrated against the Jewish community, despite it making up just 2.4% of the American population according to the FBI. Bash investigates not just what the attacks against Jews are but why they are so pervasive right now. Antisemitism and its conspiracies and tropes run deep in society and has for millennia, but in modern times it has largely festered beneath the surface. In America, that changed in the last ten years with extremists from the hard right feeling emboldened by the political climate. But antisemitism has also been brewing on the hard left, masquerading as political free speech, especially at America's elite universities."
2023-11-12
"\u00ab Previous Ep. Next Ep. \u00bb\n\nCNN Chief International Investigative Correspondent Nima Elbagir reports a deeply personal dispatch from her home country Sudan.\n\nMillions of people have fled the country as stories of brutal war crimes leak from the capital. Still, Elbagir was determined to shed light on these atrocities and uncover how the people of Sudan are coping. From a refugee camp near the southern border where nearly 2.8 million people have fled the war, she travels north into war-torn Sudan, making a trek that very few Western media organizations have been allowed to make. Her destination is the capital city of Khartoum, one of two major areas where the fighting is concentrated and where her family home is located. But the journey will not be easy \u2013 she must circumnavigate dangerous checkpoints to avoid confrontation with paramilitary groups who do not want her in Sudan."
2023-11-19
"CNN Senior National Correspondent David Culver reports a nail-biting account of the world-renowned and controversial running of the bulls from the streets of Pamplona, Spain."
2023-12-10
"Abby Phillip explores the rise in home births among Black women due to distrust in hospital care; this heartrending, intimate report on Black maternal health and mortality features poignant interviews and Phillip's own home birth story."
Season 2 - The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper
2024-01-07
"On the 15th anniversary of the \"Miracle on the Hudson,\" CNN interviews Captain C.B. \"Sully\" Sullenberger and passengers about the harrowing details and lasting effects of the iconic emergency landing that saved all 155 lives."
2024-01-28
"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."
2024-02-04
"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."
2024-02-18
"Laura Coates unpacks the federal case against Donald Trump; tying his alleged efforts to overturn election results in swing states and secretive plan to replace Biden electors to a final, desperate attempt to stay in power on January 6th."
2024-03-03
"CNN's Van Jones returns to his home state, Tennessee, amid ongoing political upheaval and examines the sharp rightward shift fueled by gerrymandering, racial tensions, and \"culture war\" rhetoric."
2024-03-17
"CNN's Laura Coates and Thomas Lake investigate the 2003 disappearances of two men of color in Naples, Florida. As a new witness emerges, they uncovers leads and allegations involving a deputy sheriff who remains uncharged."
2024-03-24
"In an emotional interview, CNN's 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."
2024-04-07
"Six months after Hamas launched a terror attack on Israel, CNN's 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."
2024-04-21
"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."
2024-04-28
"Donie O’Sullivan investigates viral misinformation's impact on the upcoming election, engaging with believers of QAnon, a January 6th felon running for Congress and a Neo-Nazi turned pastor who has a warning for Christian Nationalism."
2024-05-05
"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."
2024-05-12
"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."
2024-05-19
"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."
2024-06-02
"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."
2024-06-09
"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."
2024-06-16
"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: Where do we come from, and are we alone?"
2024-06-30
"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."
2024-07-21
"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."
2024-07-28
"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."
2024-07-28
"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."
2024-08-11
"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."
2024-08-25
"CNN's 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."
2024-09-02
"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."
2024-09-02
"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."
2024-09-22
"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."
2024-09-29
"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."
2024-10-06
"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."
2024-10-13
"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."
2024-10-06
"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."
2024-10-13
"Omar Jimenez takes us into the lives of Haitian immigrants, revealing the hate they face."
2024-09-01
"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."
2024-09-01
"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."
2024-09-22
"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."
2024-09-29
"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."
Season 3 - The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper
2025-01-05
"CNN Senior Investigative Correspondent Kyung Lah presents an in-depth look at the unusual star-making K-Pop industry in South Korea."
2025-01-12
"CNN Anchor Anderson Cooper returns with a timely special report on the wildfires ravaging Los Angeles County."
2025-01-26
"Senior National Correspondent David Culverhas exclusive special access to the return of giant pandas to America, an important symbol of conservation and friendship between the United States and China."
2025-02-02
"The collision near Washington DC is the deadliest aviation disaster in the US since 2001."
2025-02-23
"CNN Anchor Anderson Cooper returns with a special one-on-one interview with Microsoft founder and philanthropist Bill Gates."
2025-03-23
"Bill Weir explores the lessons learned and how to adapt to a changing climate."
2025-03-30
"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."
2025-04-13
"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."
2025-04-27
"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."
2025-05-04
"Nick Paton Walsh reports on the impact of the internet being introduced to the Amazon jungle's indigenous Kanamari community for the first time and how its people grapple with a technology that has transformed every part of Western life."
2025-05-11
"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."
2025-07-05
"Anderson Cooper hosts a deeply reported series that goes behind the headlines and into the heart of the most important stories of our time."
2025-07-05
"CNN Chief Law Enforcement and Intelligence Analyst John Miller uses his investigative experience to dive into the murders of four University of Idaho college students in November of 2022. The brutal killings of Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin shocked the community and the world, especially since there was no known motive for the attacks. Miller examines the evidence in the case and unpacks how investigators tracked the crime to Bryan Kohberger, who had been fighting the charges for two years before finally pleading guilty this week. With unanswered questions about the case still lingering, Miller goes behind the headlines to explore the loose ends that remain."
2025-07-20
"Bill Weir speaks with big stars working to revolutionize the environmental impact of live music."
2025-08-11
"David Culver goes deep inside smuggling, extortion and violence that pulls in the poor in Ecuador."
2025-08-24
"As America's billion-dollar sports betting industry booms, Nick Watt meets with powerful executives."
2025-09-21
"CNN Anchor/Senior National Correspondent Sara Sidner returns with a powerful portrait of a multi-racial Southern family that confronts and explores its painful shared history— and comes together in spite of it."
2025-09-28
"Jake Tapper examines the events leading to Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension from ABC and the role of government and business in the decision."
2025-09-28
"Report from Harvard on how the Trump administration's crackdown on academia came to a head."
2025-10-11
"As violent fan behavior escalates worldwide, Ed Lavandera speaks with sports fans, officials, and authorities to investigate."
2025-11-02
"NYC's worst housing shortage serves as the backdrop for a portrait of its victims: homeless youth."
2025-11-16
"Donie O'Sullivan investigates why the narrative of alleged \"White genocide\" in South Africa, fueled by fears of demographic change in the U.S., has gained traction among Americans, including Donald Trump; and reveals a more complex reality."
Season 4 - The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper
2026-01-11
"Venezuela remains in crisis following the dramatic capture of longtime leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, by U.S. forces. In this hour, CNN Senior National Correspondent David Culver examines the high-stakes moment through both immediate developments and historical context, tracing the fraught relationship between Washington and Caracas. He also reports on Maduro and Flores' first court appearances, the rapid transition of power as a new Venezuelan leader is sworn in, and the reaction across the United States. The episode brings together voices from inside Venezuela with analysis from American lawmakers and experts, exploring both the legality of the operation and its far-reaching political consequences."
2026-02-15
"CNN Senior National Correspondent Ed Lavandera traces the timeline of events from the night Nancy Guthrie disappeared, piecing together what investigators believe happened in the critical early hours of the case. He also explores the modern challenges of solving a kidnapping-for-ransom case in an era defined by artificial intelligence, encrypted communications, and cryptocurrency. With reporting from the ground and in-depth legal and investigative analysis, \"What Happened to Nancy Guthrie?\" provides a comprehensive look at where the case stands now and the unanswered questions that remain."
2026-03-08
"CNN Anchor and Senior National Correspondent Sara Sidner returns with an in-depth look at the escalating tensions between the United States and Iran, and the events that led to the outbreak of regional conflict. See examines the recent history behind the increasingly fraught relationship between the United States and Iran, tracing the chain of events that set the stage for last week's U.S. and Israeli strikes and the rapidly expanding conflict now entering its second week. Drawing on reporting across the region and interviews with leading experts and policymakers, the hour explores why the United States chose to strike now, how Iran and its allies are responding, and what the conflict could mean for the future of the region and U.S. politics domestically."
2026-03-22
"CNN Anchor and Chief Investigative Correspondent Pamela Brown examines the growing influence of Christian nationalism, an ideology rooted in the belief that the United States was founded as a Christian nation and that its laws and institutions should reflect Christian values. Through immersive reporting and on-the-ground access, the episode explores how a movement once largely confined to the margins of white evangelical culture has gained new visibility and political power."
2026-03-29
"CNN Anchor and Correspondent Omar Jimenez traces the dramatic escalation of enforcement tactics by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement since Donald Trump took office. Traveling from Los Angeles to Chicago, to Minneapolis, and ultimately to the border between Guatemala and Mexico, Jimenez examines how federal immigration policies are unfolding on the ground and reshaping communities across the United States, even affecting migration patterns."
2026-04-05
"CNN Chief Climate Correspondent Bill Weir provides an illuminating look inside a company that has helped reshape modern life. Fifty years after its founding in a California garage, Apple has grown into one of the most influential, profitable, and iconic companies in history, with more than 2.5 billion users worldwide."
2026-06-07
"CNN Anchor and Senior National Correspondent Sara Sidner returns with an inside look at the decades-long relationship between the UFC and President Donald Trump. As the UFC prepares for a historic fight card on the South Lawn, Sidner examines the sport's unlikely rise from its controversial beginnings to a powerful cultural and political force."
2026-07-26
"CNN anchor and chief Washington correspondent Jake Tapper returns with an intimate and deeply personal portrait of life, faith, and love in the face of mortality, through the eyes of former Nebraska Senator Ben Sasse, who is living with a terminal cancer diagnosis at the age of 54."
2026-08-02
"CNN's 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."
2026-08-16
"CNN's Isobel Yeung digs into the once taboo world of performance enhancing drugs and how they are becoming increasingly popular not only among athletes, but also among young men who are using them to enhance their physical appearance."
2026-08-30
"CNN's Nick Paton Walsh explores the doomsday prepper movement, a once fringe subculture now embraced by 20 million Americans. Drawing on his experience covering conflict, he tests his survival skills with those preparing for disaster."
2026-09-07
"CNN's Anderson Cooper reports from Nepal, where rescue efforts continue after a series of deadly flash floods. He examines the circumstances that caused them and speaks with survivors and those who are still hoping to find their loved ones."
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