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The Assignment with Audie Cornish
The Assignment with Audie Cornish
CNN

Every Thursday on The Assignment, host Audie Cornish explores the animating forces of this extraordinary American political moment. It’s not about the... more

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Episodes

Can Protestors Manufacture a Tipping Point?

Protest has long been a tool for change in American life. But in an age of political gridlock and viral... more

12 Jun 2025 · 28 minutes
Is OpenAI Building an Empire or a Religion?

Some companies just build products. Others build empires — with innovative leaders who inspire fierce devotion. But when does innovation... more

05 Jun 2025 · 36 minutes
Klarna's CEO On Why You Should Buy Now, Pay Later

Should you put your DoorDash burrito on a payment plan? Probably not. But Klarna co-founder and CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski argues... more

29 May 2025 · 34 minutes
Explaining Diddy’s Domination and Downfall

As Sean “Diddy” Combs stands trial in New York, the music industry is reckoning with a hard truth: how did... more

22 May 2025 · 32 minutes
Why We Believe Crazy S**t —And What We Can Do About It

Conspiracy theories are not new. They’re as old as time itself. But if you feel like they’re everywhere right now,... more

15 May 2025 · 33 minutes
Catholicism Is So Hot Right Now. Why?

Catholicism is having a moment. The election of a new pope set social media buzzing with silly songs and comedy... more

08 May 2025 · 35 minutes
Why Does Dating Feel So Hard Right Now?

It’s been called a ‘romantic recession.’ Has love and dating always been this hard? Orna Guralnik, a psychoanalyst and star... more

01 May 2025 · 31 minutes
Who’s Laughing in Trump’s Second Term?

The White House Correspondents Dinner takes place this weekend with at least one notable absence: comedy. Standup comic W. Kamau... more

24 Apr 2025 · 34 minutes
A Wonk-Free Conversation About Tariffs

The fallout continues from the president’s so-called “Liberation Day,” with the on-again off-again global tariffs and the rising tensions with... more

17 Apr 2025 · 29 minutes
Can We Trust AI, or the People Building It?

Artificial Intelligence can be difficult to understand, but a few things are certain: it's here, it's reshaping entire industries, and... more

10 Apr 2025 · 39 minutes
The Assignment with Audie Cornish
Can Protestors Manufacture a Tipping Point?
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