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The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper Season 2 Episodes

Season 2 Episode Guide

28 Episodes 2024 - 2024

Episode 1

Miracle on the Hudson: 15 Years Later

Sun, Jan 7, 2024

On the 15th anniversary of the "Miracle on the Hudson", CNN interviews Captain C.B. "Sully" Sullenberger and passengers about the harrowing details and the lasting effects of the iconic emergency landing that saved all 155 lives.

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Episode 2

Superyachts and the Super Rich

Sun, Jan 28, 2024

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.

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Episode 3

What Whales Tell Us

Sun, Feb 4, 2024

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.

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Episode 4

The United States v. Donald J. Trump

Sun, Feb 18, 2024

CNN's 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.

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Episode 5

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

Sun, Mar 3, 2024

CNN's 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.

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Episode 6

The Deputy and the Disappeared

Sun, Mar 17, 2024

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.

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Episode 7

Justice Delayed: The Story of C.J. Rice

Sun, Mar 24, 2024

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.

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Episode 8

Hostages: The Road Home

Sun, Apr 7, 2024

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.

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Episode 9

Elephants vs. Man

Sun, Apr 21, 2024

The iconic Asian elephant is found mostly across the south and southeastern parts of the continent, including in Sri Lanka which is home to roughly 7,000 wild elephants. But these animals are in danger. Rapid developments in Sri Lanka has pushed humans farther out into the wild, building homes and farms and factories in areas where the elephants live. These remarkably intelligent creatures are learning to live alongside humans, but that means they're destroying farmlands, evading fences and even holding up cars at times on the road to demand food. And farmers tried to protect their lands with firecrackers, flash grenades, sometimes guns to keep the elephants away. And the elephants will often attack and kill the people they encounter. More than one elephant today is dying from human activity and one person every two days from elephant attacks. CNN's Nick Paton Walsh traveled to Sri Lanka to witness this deadly conflict, and over the next hour, he's going to show you just how intense these battles can be and what the elephants are doing to survive in this new world. Some of the images in this hour may be disturbing to watch.

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Episode 10

MisinfoNation: The Trump Faithful

Sun, Apr 28, 2024

We are less than seven months away from the next presidential election. But even now, four years after Joe Biden won, there are a number of Donald Trump supporters who dispute those results. And that's not all. They dispute the January 6th attack was an insurrection. They dispute the idea of separation of church and state in America. Some even dispute that the last Super Bowl was played honestly, and they blamed Taylor Swift for rigging the outcome. CNN's Donie O'Sullivan dives deep into the undercurrent of viral misinformation by speaking directly to those who believe in conspiracies and those who are trying to battle them.

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Episode 11

Warning to the World: Australia's Climate Disasters

Sun, May 5, 2024

CNN's 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.

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Episode 12

The Playing Field: The Battle Over Transgender Athletes

Sun, May 12, 2024

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.

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Episode 13

The Last Alzheimer's Patient

Sun, May 19, 2024

CNN's 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.

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Episode 14

D-Day: Why We Still Fight for Democracy

Sun, Jun 2, 2024

80 years after D-Day laid the foundation for Germany's defeat in World War II, CNN's 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.

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Episode 15

Drag War

Sun, Jun 9, 2024

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.

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Episode 16

The James Webb Telescope: Are We Alone?

Sun, Jun 16, 2024

Since its launch a little more than two years ago, the James Webb Space Telescope has been capturing some of the most spectacular and enlightening images of outer space we've ever seen. Its mission is to study every phase in the history of our universe. While the Webb facility is open to the public and anyone can submit a proposal to be granted observation time with the telescope, CNN's Kristin Fisher speaks with some of the lucky astronomers who were first approved by mission control to further their research, some who were granted mere minutes. Fisher also sits down with NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, who speaks on the telescope's potential to answer two of science's most intriguing questions - where do we come from, and are we alone?

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Episode 17

Deep Dive: The Shark Wars

Sun, Jun 30, 2024

Sharks have been around for at least 400 million years, even before dinosaurs walked the earth. These apex predators have a reputation for attacking all sorts of marine life, which sometimes includes the occasional human. But are sharks a danger to people or are people a danger to sharks? CNN's Boris Sanchez is an experienced diver, and over the next hour he takes us under water with sharks to show us both the beauty and danger of these creatures.

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Episode 18

Political Violence: America's Bloody History

Sat, Jul 27, 2024

After the shocking assassination on former President Donald Trump, any questions still remain about the shooter and the security failures that allowed him to get so close. Six presidents, including Trump, have survived attacks. Four have been killed while in office. Sadly, our history has also full of other notable political figures being targeted from Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert F. Kennedy in the 1960s, to more recent assaults and members of Congress and their families. Over the next hour, CNN's Sara Sidner examines what we now know about the attempt on former President Trump's life, and have these types of attacks have so often changed our country's history.

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Episode 19

Kamala Harris: Making History

Sun, Jul 28, 2024

In the last few days, Vice President Kamala Harris has kicked her presidential campaign into high gear, speaking to voters in Wisconsin, Indianapolis, and Texas. She's already picked up the endorsement of leading Democrats, including former president Barack Obama. Soon after Kamala Harris became vice president, CNN's Abby Phillip sat down with her to talk about her immigrant routes, the difficulties and controversies she faced as a district attorney and attorney general in California, as well as her journey from prosecutor to politician.

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Episode 20

Joe Biden Passes the Torch

Sun, Jul 28, 2024

President Biden's decision to step aside from the race came as a shock to many Americans, including some of his own campaign and White House staff. Even after the disastrous CNN debate against former President Donald Trump and the growing calls from Democrats for him to pass the torch, Biden seemed dug in. So, the question is, what finally changed his mind? Over the next hour, CNN's Pamela Brown examines the rise and fall of candidate Joe Biden from his motivations for running against Donald Trump to the final days and hours before his history-making decision.

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Episode 21

MisinfoNation Part 2: Patriots, Pillows and Paper Ballots

Sun, Aug 11, 2024

In the months leading up to the Republican National Convention, CNN's Donie O'Sullivan crosses the country to see how plans to cause chaos and subvert November's presidential election are already well underway. He digs deep into how chaos agents like Steve Bannon and other influencers are utilizing a massive network of alternative media and social organizing to undermine American democracy. In "MisinfoNation Part 2: Patriots, Pillows and Paper Ballots", O'Sullivan speaks with salesman and renowned election denier Mike Lindell at his factory in Minnesota churning out both pillows and conspiracy theories. He speaks with MAGA influencers - many of them funded by Lindell and his ubiquitous advertisements - from the border at Southern California to the RNC in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Episode 22

Close Encounters: Tourists in the Wild

Sun, Aug 25, 2024

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.

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Episode 23

Fight for the White House: Where Harris Stands

Mon, Sep 2, 2024

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.

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Episode 24

Fight for the White House: Where Trump Stands

Mon, Sep 2, 2024

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.

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Episode 25

MisinfoNation: The Lost Left

Sun, Sep 22, 2024

In his latest investigation, CNN's 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.

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Episode 26

The Latino Vote: Ana Navarro's American Tour

Sun, Sep 29, 2024

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.

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Episode 27

The First Spouse: Melania and Doug

Sun, Oct 6, 2024

Melania Trump could return to the East Wing for a second nonconsecutive term, while Doug Emhoff could make history as the inaugural First Gentleman. CNN's Kaitlan Collins examines the intense, unpaid, and often thankless role of the First Spouse.

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Episode 28

Why Springfield?

Sun, Oct 13, 2024

A right-wing conspiracy theory from the presidential debate fueled hate against Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio. CNN's Omar Jimenez takes us into their lives, revealing the hate they now face and their impact on the local economy.

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