The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper
The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper

The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper

2023 3 Seasons 78 Episodes ⭐ 7.0

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.

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.

Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

The Trek: A Migrant Trail to America

CNN's Nick Paton Walsh travels with thousands of migrants through the jungles of South and Central America and tells the

EP 2

How to Unscrew a Planet

CNN's Bill Weir travels the globe to meet extraordinary people with extraordinary solutions to help save the planet.

EP 3

The Reign Begins: Charles & Camilla

CNN's Erica Hill examines the role of the Royal family in British society and around the world, in an eye-opening specia

EP 4

Shaken: Baby Powder on Trial

Pamela Brown examines claims made by some of the thousands of women who say that Johnson & Johnson's now-discontinued ta

EP 5

What Happened to San Francisco

Sara Sidner visits San Francisco and explores its struggles with homelessness, drugs and crime.

EP 6

Surviving Uvalde: Inside a School Shooting

A year after the shooting at Robb Elementary School, Shimon Prokupecz gives an inside look into the reality of a school

EP 7

Indicted: The Case Against Trump

CNN looks into the charges that former president Trump faces and facts known about the case, as well as any additional n

EP 8

Magic Mushrooms: Can They Change Your Mind?

CNN Correspondent David Culver travels to Jamaica to explore the therapeutic benefits of medically supervised consumptio

EP 9

Deadly Adventure: Trip to the Titanic

The submersible on an underwater journey to view the wreckage of the Titanic suddenly imploded. What went wrong and coul

EP 10

Wired for Trouble

CNN Anchor and podcast host Audie Cornish delves into the perils of social media and chronicles the journey of three sep

EP 11

The Gilgo Beach Killer

Investigators have identified a possible serial killer after four bodies were found on Gilgo Beach in New York. Who is t

EP 12

What Happened in Georgia?: The Trump Investigation

CNN Political Correspondent Sara Murray examines the case against former President Donald Trump over claims of election

EP 13

Weed 7: A Senior Moment

Dr. Sanjay Gupta's duPont-Columbia Award-winning Emmy® nominated Weed series returns to explore the drug's risks and be

EP 14

Restaurant Nation: What's Changed?

Celebrity chef Bobby Flay examines how the pandemic changed the restaurant industry and the unique ways chefs and restau

EP 15

Trump and the Georgia Conspiracy

Former President Donald Trump and 18 co-conspirators have been indicted by a Fulton County Grand Jury on charges related

EP 16

Without Roe: The New Abortion Landscape

In a post Roe V. Wade America, CNN highlights how advocate groups across the country are working together to provide wom

EP 17

Hard Hits: Can Football be Safe?

CNN Sports Anchor and Correspondent Coy Wire marks the first week of the NFL season with an investigation into how new d

EP 18

Dancing in Defiance

CNN's Chief International Anchor, Christiane Amanpour, covers the remarkable story of Ukrainian ballet dancers who faced

EP 19

Waiting for JFK: Report from the Fringe

CNN Correspondent Donie O'Sullivan presents a chilling year-long investigation into the devoted followers of a fringe co

EP 20

Terror in Israel

Anderson Cooper reports from southern Israel on the music festival attacked by Hamas and hears stories from survivors an

EP 21

Inside Hamas

How did the terror group Hamas pull off the massive attack on Israel? CNN brings you everything you need to know about t

EP 22

Hostage to Terror

Anderson Cooper reveals dramatic details of the Hamas mass kidnapping in Israel, speaks to the families of hostage Israe

EP 23

Antisemitism in America

Antisemitism has been on the rise in America, and it's only gotten worse since the October 7th attack on Israel. Dana Ba

EP 24

Going Home: The War in Sudan

Nima Elbagir returns to her home country of Sudan to report on the civil war that's torn her country apart, the role the

EP 25

Seeing Red: Running with the Bulls

CNN Senior National Correspondent David Culver reports a nail-biting account of the world-renowned and controversial run

EP 26

A.I and the Future of Humanity

Explore the promises and perils of AI as Nick Watt delves into its global impact on art, warfare, and healthcare. From H

EP 27

Homebirth Journey: Saving Black Moms

Abby Phillip explores the rise in home births among Black women due to distrust in hospital care; this heartrending, int

EP 1

Miracle on the Hudson: 15 Years Later

On the 15th anniversary of the "Miracle on the Hudson," CNN interviews Captain C.B. "Sully" Sullenberger and passengers

EP 2

Superyachts and the Super Rich

CNN’s Alisyn Camerota journeys to Monaco, the world's richest country per capita, during the annual Yacht Show. She de

EP 3

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 jou

EP 4

The United States vs Donald J Trump

Laura Coates unpacks the federal case against Donald Trump; tying his alleged efforts to overturn election results in sw

EP 5

What Happened to Tennessee?: The Battle of Blue and Red

CNN's Van Jones returns to his home state, Tennessee, amid ongoing political upheaval and examines the sharp rightward s

EP 6

The Deputy and the Disappeared

CNN's Laura Coates and Thomas Lake investigate the 2003 disappearances of two men of color in Naples, Florida. As a new

EP 7

Justice Delayed: The Story of C.J. Rice

In an emotional interview, CNN's Jake Tapper speaks to C.J. Rice about his unjust 2013 conviction and the systemic failu

EP 8

Hostages: The Road Home

Six months after Hamas launched a terror attack on Israel, CNN's Bianna Golodryga speaks with families of the kidnap vic

EP 9

Elephant Vs. Man

In Sri Lanka, it’s an all-out war between humans and Asian elephants as habitat loss drives daily confrontations. Nick

EP 10

MisinfoNation: The Trump Faithful

Donie O’Sullivan investigates viral misinformation's impact on the upcoming election, engaging with believers of QAnon

EP 11

Warning to the World: Australia's Climate Disasters

Ivan Watson surveys Australia's coast, witnessing the toll of human activity from apocalyptic forest fires to unpreceden

EP 12

The Playing Field: The Battle Over Transgender Athletes

EP 13

The Last Alzheimer's Patient

Dr. Sanjay Gupta follows Alzheimer’s patients’ treatments over five years. He explains why it's the most hopeful era

EP 14

D-Day: Why We Still Fight for Democracy

80 years after D-Day laid the foundation for Germany's defeat in World War II, Jake Tapper reflects on the sacrifices ma

EP 15

Drag War

CNN’s Randi Kaye examines how drag performance has become a political target in Florida. Local drag queens and state p

EP 16

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,

EP 17

Deep Dive: The Shark Wars

Sharks and fishermen are engaged in a heightened conflict over prey. Boris Sanchez investigates this escalating struggle

EP 18

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

EP 19

Kamala Harris: Making History

As Vice President Kamala Harris launches her presidential campaign, she faces a nation gearing up for a crucial election

EP 20

Joe Biden Passes the Torch

Pamela Brown scrutinizes the shocking turn of events that led to President Biden ending his reelection bid. Growing conc

EP 21

MisinfoNation Part 2: Patriots, Pillows, and Paper Ballots

Donie O’Sullivan crosses the country to investigate the pervasive surge of misinformation targeting elections. He expl

EP 22

Close Encounters: Tourists in the Wild

CNN's Ed Lavandera explores Yellowstone National Park, where tourists are pushing precarious boundaries with wildlife to

EP 23

Fight for the White House: Where Harris Stands

This hour examines Vice President Kamala Harris's record and current stances on key issues. Audie Cornish delves into he

EP 24

Fight for the White House: Where Trump Stands

This hour examines former President Donald Trump's record and current stances on key issues. Abby Phillip delves into hi

EP 25

MisinfoNation: The Lost Left

In his latest investigation, Donie O'Sullivan meets disillusioned former "Bernie Bros" who feel left behind; many have s

EP 26

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 swi

EP 27

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 inau

EP 28

Why Springfield?

A right-wing conspiracy theory from the presidential debate fuels hate against Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio;

EP 1

K-Pop: A Star Is Made

CNN Senior Investigative Correspondent Kyung Lah presents an in-depth look at the unusual star-making K-Pop industry in

EP 2

L.A. Burning

CNN Anchor Anderson Cooper returns with a timely special report on the wildfires ravaging Los Angeles County.

EP 3

Operation Panda

Senior National Correspondent David Culverhas exclusive special access to the return of giant pandas to America, an impo

EP 4

Flight Risk

The collision near Washington DC is the deadliest aviation disaster in the US since 2001.

EP 5

Bill Gates

CNN Anchor Anderson Cooper returns with a special one-on-one interview with Microsoft founder and philanthropist Bill Ga

EP 6

Adaptation Nation: A Climate Crisis Survival Guide

Bill Weir explores the lessons learned and how to adapt to a changing climate.

EP 7

Fentanyl in America: A Way Out

Kate Bolduan reports on America's opioid overdose epidemic, speaking with EMTs, physicians and people struggling with ad

EP 8

MisinfoNation: Extreme America

Donie O’Sullivan marks 30 years since the Oklahoma City bombing by exploring how technology and social media fuel mode

EP 9

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 n

EP 10

The Wired Rainforest

Nick Paton Walsh reports on the impact of the internet being introduced to the Amazon jungle's indigenous Kanamari commu

EP 11

Saving Venice

Erica Hill explores the future of Venice, a city threatened by rising sea levels and the more immediate threat of overwh

EP 12

The Case Against Diddy

Anderson Cooper hosts a deeply reported series that goes behind the headlines and into the heart of the most important s

EP 13

The Idaho Murders

CNN Chief Law Enforcement and Intelligence Analyst John Miller uses his investigative experience to dive into the murder

EP 14

Change Amplified: Live Music and the Climate Crisis

Bill Weir speaks with big stars working to revolutionize the environmental impact of live music.

EP 15

Ecuador: The Narco Superhighway

David Culver goes deep inside smuggling, extortion and violence that pulls in the poor in Ecuador.

EP 16

Sports Betting: America's Big Gamble

As America's billion-dollar sports betting industry booms, Nick Watt meets with powerful executives.

EP 17

The Simril(l)s: A Family in Black and White

CNN Anchor/Senior National Correspondent Sara Sidner returns with a powerful portrait of a multi-racial Southern family

EP 18

No Laughing Matter: Free Speech Under Attack

Jake Tapper examines the events leading to Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension from ABC and the role of government and business

EP 19

The United States vs. Harvard

Report from Harvard on how the Trump administration's crackdown on academia came to a head.

EP 20

Bad Sports: When Fans Turn Violent⁩

As violent fan behavior escalates worldwide, Ed Lavandera speaks with sports fans, officials, and authorities to investi

EP 21

The Hidden Homeless

NYC's worst housing shortage serves as the backdrop for a portrait of its victims: homeless youth.

EP 22

MisinfoNation: White Genocide

Donie O'Sullivan investigates why the narrative of alleged "White genocide" in South Africa, fueled by fears of demograp

EP 23

The Exorcists

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