President Donald Trump says the Strait of Hormuz is set to fully reopen on Friday after Iran and the US sign a memo of understanding to end hostilities that will end the war and kickstart further negotiations. But will it bring down gas prices for American drivers – and when? We look at the complicated business of unwinding a war’s unintended consequences. 

For more: The tanks in Cushing, Oklahoma, are hitting bottom. The oil market is about to hit a tipping point 

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Guest: David Goldman, CNN Business Senior Reporter 

Host: David Rind 

Producer: Paola Ortiz 

Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin 

Editorial Support: Chris Isidore

Photo By: Spencer Platt/Getty Images

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The recent Pentagon releases of declassified files detailing sightings of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAPs) has piqued the interest of UFO enthusiasts and curious Americans alike. But despite increased transparency, a lack of hard evidence remains. Why do many of us want to believe there is intelligent life out there somewhere? And if scientists found that evidence, would we even accept it? 

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Guest: Adam Frank, University of Rochester astrophysicist  

Host: David Rind 

Producer: Paola Ortiz 

Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin

Photo By: Mario Tama/Getty Images

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A scheduled UFC fight at the White House on Sunday is being billed as a kickoff for America’s 250th birthday celebrations. But some critics are calling it a disrespectful money grab, and those who follow combat sports closely believe it is just an extension of a relationship that has served both sides financially and politically for years. So beyond the optics of the octagon, what purpose does this event serve? And can it help Trump and the GOP win back young male voters? 

For more: Young men are leaving Trump. Can a UFC fight at the White House get them back in the ring? 

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Guests: Francisco Muñiz & Luke Thomas 

Host: David Rind 

Producer: Paola Ortiz 

Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin 

Editorial Support: Kit Maher

Photo by: Andrew Harnik/Getty Images

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A dramatic shakeup of 60 Minutes under CBS editor-in-chief Bari Weiss culminated this week in the firing of longtime correspondent Scott Pelley. He, and some other employees who have recently left, have accused management of editorial interference in an effort to curry favor with the Trump administration (claims CBS denies). So is this a long overdue shakeup of an aging medium, or a sign of corporate media meddling? And what does it mean for the rest of the content we consume on TV? 

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Guest: Brian Stelter, CNN Chief Media Analyst 

Host: David Rind 

Producer: Paola Ortiz 

Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin 

Photo By: Charles Sykes/Invision/AP/File

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Early on in his second term, President Donald Trump called for the Federal Emergency Management Agency to be eliminated. Now, the White House appears to be cleaning up the mess left behind at the agency by former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, who sources say fostered a culture of fear, distrust, and operational chaos (an official who claims he teleported to a Waffle House also made an appearance). But with Atlantic hurricane season upon us, will FEMA be ready to answer the call after the next big disaster? 

For more: Exclusive: Power struggles and paralysis: Inside FEMA’s lost year as storm season approaches 

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Guest: Gabe Cohen, CNN Correspondent 

Host: David Rind 

Producer: Paola Ortiz 

Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin 

Photo By:  Al Drago/Getty Images

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Erin Brockovich rose to fame after the release of a 2000 Hollywood movie, starring Julia Roberts, which told the story of her real-life fight to bring justice to a small town affected by a utility company’s pollution. Now, she is lending her voice to the growing opposition to AI data centers, which tech companies say are needed to fuel economic growth and national security. But who is the true villain in this story? 

For more: Why Utah residents are protesting a massive AI data center project backed by Kevin O’Leary 

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Guest: Elizabeth Martorana & Erin Brockovich, consumer advocate 

Host: David Rind 

Producer: Paola Ortiz 

Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin

Photo By: Alan Freed/Reuters

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FIFA expects more than 6 million soccer fans will descend on North America in less than 3 weeks for the 2026 World Cup. But amid cuts to public health programs under the Trump administration, will Ebola, hantavirus or measles join the crowds? We hear from an infectious disease specialist leading a new initiative that will track public health threats during the tournament. 

For more: Exclusive: Trump admin shutting key US researchers out of global virus response talks, documents and sources reveal 

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Guest: Rebecca Katz, Director of Georgetown University Center for Global Health Science & Security 

Host: David Rind 

Producer: Paola Ortiz 

Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin 

Editorial Support: Deidre McPhillips

Photo By:  Angela Weiss/AFP/Getty Images

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Stephen Colbert signed off from the “Late Show” for the final time Thursday after CBS ended the iconic late night franchise. While many believe his criticism of President Donald Trump played a factor, the network insists it was purely a financial decision. But can political comedy and media consolidation coexist? And how will pressure from Trump’s FCC influence broadcasters going forward? A working comedian weighs in. 

For more: watch ‘The Last Laugh: Stephen Colbert’ 

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Guest: Michael Ian Black, “Have I Got News for You” team captain 

Host: David Rind 

Producer: Paola Ortiz 

Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin 

Support: Sophie Tran 

Photo By: Scott Kowalchyk/CBS

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After a gunman killed two children and injured 27 others at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis at the start of the school year, parents, teachers, and students have been left to pick up the pieces. It is a process that might feel familiar to countless other communities who have encountered school shootings, but what does it look like for these families? How do you live the rest of your life after everything changes? CNN went to Minneapolis to find out. 

For more: The shooting finally stopped. Then came everything else.

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Guest: Michelle Krupa, CNN Editor 

Host: David Rind 

Producer: Paola Ortiz 

Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin 

Editorial Support: Emily Smith 

Photo: Liam James Doyle for CNN

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From tariffs to tough talk, President Donald Trump has long positioned himself on being tougher on China than any US president. Now, he heads to Beijing for a high-stakes state visit needing their help on a massive political problem: the war with Iran. We look at how both sides might navigate this moment and how Trump's pressure campaign may have helped China prepare for this moment of global instability. 

For more: The shadowy network of Chinese oil refineries funding Iran 

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Guest: Simone McCarthy, CNN Senior China Reporter 

Host: David Rind 

Producer: Paola Ortiz 

Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin

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