A recent diplomatic cable revealed that someone has been using artificial intelligence to impersonate Secretary of State Marco Rubio in a bid to gain access to accounts or information. It comes amid a rise in deepfake scams targeting victims around the world. We look at whether law enforcement is equipped to deal with the problem – and what a different approach might look like.
Guest: David Maimon, SentiLink Head of Fraud Insights/Georgia State University Professor of Criminology
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Should We Rethink Extreme Weather Warnings?
In the days since the catastrophic flooding in central Texas, some have been asking: could more have been done to warn residents? We examine what we know about the communication between federal and local officials and look at how a warming world might necessitate a different approach to emergency notifications.
Guest: Bernadette Woods Placky, Climate Central Chief Meteorologist
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Inside a Rush to Relocate from Trump’s America
More Americans are starting to follow through with threats to leave the country in President Trump’s second term. We hear about what went into one family’s decision and why some are leaning on dual citizenship as a defacto ‘insurance policy.’
Guest: Anna Cooban, CNN Business and Economics Reporter
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Episode photo: Megan Varner/Reuters
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What Trump's Megabill Could Mean for Your Bills
As President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax and spending package nears a final vote in Congress, many Americans just want to know how the bill would impact their lives. We explain how it could increase how much you pay for electricity and transportation – no matter where you live.
Guest: Ella Nilsen, CNN Climate Reporter
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His Case Legalized Gay Marriage. Now He Wants to Make Sure it Sticks.
10 years ago, the US Supreme Court decision in Obergefell v. Hodges legalized same-sex marriage nationwide, changing the lives of millions of Americans. We hear from the lead plaintiff about why he thinks the precedent is under threat from right-wing allies of President Donald Trump.
Guest: Jim Obergefell
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Episode Photo: Francis Chung/POLITICO via AP Images
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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 impacted by the news about what they've learned – and why it matters. New episodes every Wednesday and Sunday.