The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper

S4 · E1 11. Jan 2026

Inside the Raid: Venezuela's Future Folge 1

Venezuela remains in crisis following the dramatic capture of longtime leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, by U.S. forces. In this hour, CNN Senior National Correspondent David Culver examines the high-stakes moment through both immediate developments and historical context, tracing the fraught relationship between Washington and Caracas. He also reports on Maduro and Flores' first court appearances, the rapid transition of power as a new Venezuelan leader is sworn in, and the reaction across the United States. The episode brings together voices from inside Venezuela with analysis from American lawmakers and experts, exploring both the legality of the operation and its far-reaching political consequences.

S4 · E2 15. Feb 2026

What Happened to Nancy Guthrie? Folge 2

CNN Senior National Correspondent Ed Lavandera traces the timeline of events from the night Nancy Guthrie disappeared, piecing together what investigators believe happened in the critical early hours of the case. He also explores the modern challenges of solving a kidnapping-for-ransom case in an era defined by artificial intelligence, encrypted communications, and cryptocurrency. With reporting from the ground and in-depth legal and investigative analysis, "What Happened to Nancy Guthrie?" provides a comprehensive look at where the case stands now and the unanswered questions that remain.

S4 · E3 21. Feb 2026

The Rise of Christian Nationalism Folge 3

S4 · E4 22. Mär 2026

The Rise of Christian Nationalism Folge 4

CNN Anchor and Chief Investigative Correspondent Pamela Brown examines the growing influence of Christian nationalism, an ideology rooted in the belief that the United States was founded as a Christian nation and that its laws and institutions should reflect Christian values. Through immersive reporting and on-the-ground access, the episode explores how a movement once largely confined to the margins of white evangelical culture has gained new visibility and political power.

S4 · E5 29. Mär 2026

Immigration Crackdown: A Year of Enforcement Folge 5

CNN Anchor and Correspondent Omar Jimenez traces the dramatic escalation of enforcement tactics by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement since Donald Trump took office. Traveling from Los Angeles to Chicago, to Minneapolis, and ultimately to the border between Guatemala and Mexico, Jimenez examines how federal immigration policies are unfolding on the ground and reshaping communities across the United States, even affecting migration patterns.

S4 · E6 5. Apr 2026

50 Years of Apple Folge 6

CNN Chief Climate Correspondent Bill Weir provides an illuminating look inside a company that has helped reshape modern life. Fifty years after its founding in a California garage, Apple has grown into one of the most influential, profitable, and iconic companies in history, with more than 2.5 billion users worldwide.

S4 · E7 7. Jun 2026

UFC at the White House Folge 7

CNN Anchor and Senior National Correspondent Sara Sidner returns with an inside look at the decades-long relationship between the UFC and President Donald Trump. As the UFC prepares for a historic fight card on the South Lawn, Sidner examines the sport's unlikely rise from its controversial beginnings to a powerful cultural and political force.

S4 · E8 26. Jul 2026

Ben Sasse is Going Home: Lessons on Life and Death Folge 8

CNN anchor and chief Washington correspondent Jake Tapper returns with an intimate and deeply personal portrait of life, faith, and love in the face of mortality, through the eyes of former Nebraska Senator Ben Sasse, who is living with a terminal cancer diagnosis at the age of 54.

S4 · E9 2. Aug 2026

The Left Insurgency Folge 9

CNN's Donie O'Sullivan examines the growing influence of the Democratic Party's progressive movement, from grassroots activists to digital creators, and whether its rise is the party's greatest strength or greatest risk as the midterms approach.

S4 · E10 16. Aug 2026

Stacked: Inside the Enhancement Craze Folge 10

CNN's Isobel Yeung digs into the once taboo world of performance enhancing drugs and how they are becoming increasingly popular not only among athletes, but also among young men who are using them to enhance their physical appearance.

S4 · E11 30. Aug 2026

The End of the World As We Know It Folge 11

CNN's Nick Paton Walsh explores the doomsday prepper movement, a once fringe subculture now embraced by 20 million Americans. Drawing on his experience covering conflict, he tests his survival skills with those preparing for disaster.

S4 · E12 7. Sep 2026

Nepal's Deadly Floods Folge 12

CNN's Anderson Cooper reports from Nepal, where rescue efforts continue after a series of deadly flash floods. He examines the circumstances that caused them and speaks with survivors and those who are still hoping to find their loved ones.

S4 · E13 4. Okt 2026

30 Days Inside: Hospitals and the Immigrant Workforce Folge 13

S4 · E14 17. Okt 2026

MAGA Ever After? Folge 14