CNN One Thing, hosted by David Rind, takes listeners beyond the day's headlines by speaking with experts, reporters and people affected by the news. The show has 369 episodes, released roughly every 3.7 days, with a median length near 27 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode (estimated). Rate range: $90 to $630 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.
Reach a politically engaged news audience through a CNN-produced weekly explainer
- Published by CNN Podcasts with a high-production, interview-led format.
- Approximately 239 Apple ratings averaging 4.4 stars across 369 episodes.
- Episodes run around 27 minutes on a cadence of roughly every 3.7 days.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, reporter discussion, explainer
- Tone
- analytical, serious
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 25 to 30 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Recent titles cover a school shooting ('He Killed Four at His School') and ICE shootings, and the show is heavily political, so violence and political content are flagged.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.cnn.com/audio/podcasts/one-thing |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1640318521 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/WMHY5177234123 |
Benchmark score: 14 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| A Special Announcement | 2026-08-02 | 0 min |
| He Killed Four at His School. Investigators Say He Left ‘Easter Eggs’. | 2026-07-29 | 29 min |
| Has Progressive Criticism of Israel Gone Too Far? | 2026-07-26 | 29 min |
| Will Trump Step in to Help the Manosphere’s Most Infamous Stars? | 2026-07-22 | 28 min |
| The Truth About Trump’s New Election Claims | 2026-07-19 | 27 min |
| One Week. Two ICE Shootings. Zero Body Cams. | 2026-07-15 | 28 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 78 days ago, a new one about every 4 days.
Starting August 2, 2026 all new episodes can be found over in the CNN 5 Things feed. Search "CNN 5 Things" wherever you get your podcasts. 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…
About CNN One Thing
CNN One Thing is a news commentary podcast published by CNN Audio and hosted by David Rind, according to the feed and the show's website. Each episode goes beyond the day's headlines, with experts, reporters on the front lines and affected people explaining what they have learned and why it matters. The show has 369 episodes, released roughly every 3.7 days, with a median length of about 27 minutes.
Apple Podcasts lists the show with 239 ratings and an average of 4.4 stars. The feed notes that new episodes move to the CNN 5 Things feed from August 2, 2026. Listener figures are estimates: roughly 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, based on rating volume and network publishing. The feed shows no sponsors in the recent episodes.
The show suits news, finance and media brands that want to reach an engaged, politically attentive audience. Based on estimated downloads, a host-read mid-roll would cost about $90 to $630 per episode.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. CNN One Thing can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about CNN One Thing
How much does CNN One Thing charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated host-read mid-roll rates range from about $90 to $630 per episode, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads.
What is CNN One Thing about?
CNN One Thing, hosted by David Rind, explores the stories behind the headlines through interviews with experts, reporters and people affected by the news each week.
How do I contact CNN One Thing about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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