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The Best Episodes of The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper Season 4

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A collection of unique and immersive single subject, one-hour episodes from CNN’s longform storytelling team. The recurring weekly series showcases character-driven stories, special interviews, profiles, and investigative deep dives featuring reporting from CNN’s anchors

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper Season 4 Episode 1 - Inside the Raid: Venezuela's Future
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    #1 - Inside the Raid: Venezuela's Future

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    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.

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  2. The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper Season 4 Episode 2 - What Happened to Nancy Guthrie?
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    #2 - What Happened to Nancy Guthrie?

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    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.

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  3. The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper Season 4 Episode 3 - War with Iran: The Attack and Fallout
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    #3 - War with Iran: The Attack and Fallout

    S4:E3

    CNN Anchor and Senior National Correspondent Sara Sidner returns with an in-depth look at the escalating tensions between the United States and Iran, and the events that led to the outbreak of regional conflict. See examines the recent history behind the increasingly fraught relationship between the United States and Iran, tracing the chain of events that set the stage for last week's U.S. and Israeli strikes and the rapidly expanding conflict now entering its second week. Drawing on reporting across the region and interviews with leading experts and policymakers, the hour explores why the United States chose to strike now, how Iran and its allies are responding, and what the conflict could mean for the future of the region and U.S. politics domestically.

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  4. The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper Season 4 Episode 4 - The Rise of Christian Nationalism
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    #4 - The Rise of Christian Nationalism

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    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.

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  5. The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper Season 4 Episode 5 - Immigration Crackdown: A Year of Enforcement
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    #5 - Immigration Crackdown: A Year of Enforcement

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    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.

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  6. The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper Season 4 Episode 6 - 50 Years of Apple
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    #6 - 50 Years of Apple

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    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.

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  7. The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper Season 4 Episode 7 - UFC at the White House
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    #7 - UFC at the White House

    S4:E7

    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.

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  8. The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper Season 4 Episode 8 - Ben Sasse is Going Home: Lessons on Life and Death
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    #8 - Ben Sasse is Going Home: Lessons on Life and Death

    S4:E8

    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.

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Season 4 Ratings Summary

"Inside the Raid: Venezuela's Future" is the best rated episode of "The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper" season 4. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/11/2026. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "What Happened to Nancy Guthrie?".