The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper

The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper (2023- )

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The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper is a collection of unique and immersive single-subject, one-hour episodes from CNN's Emmy®  and Peabody Award-winning long-form storytelling team.  The recurring weekly series will be hosted by Cooper and showcase character-driven stories, special interviews, profiles, and investigative deep dives featuring reporting from CNN's anchors and correspondents.

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Scheduleevery Sunday at 20:00 (60 min)

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Operation Panda
Season 3Episode 360 min

Operation Panda

Timed to this week's grand reopening of the panda exhibit at Washington's Smithsonian National Zoo, "Operation Panda" has exclusive behind-the-scenes footage from the journey of Bao Li and Qing Bao, two giant pandas who became the first of their kind China has sent to Washington in 24 years. Culver reports from Dujiangyan Panda Base, where CNN was the sole US based media present to witness their departure, and he also gets an early look at how the pandas are settling into their new home in the nation's capital. 

"Returning to China for this story felt both deeply personal and profoundly unique", said Culver. "The exclusive access – from the meticulous planning for the giant pandas' send-off to trekking into the wild to explore the landscapes they call home – revealed a side of this journey few ever see. It's a story that goes beyond borders, capturing the remarkable efforts, cultural ties, and raw beauty that these iconic animals inspire. I'm excited for viewers to experience these rare, unforgettable moments firsthand."

In "Operation Panda," Culver also explores the Sichuan Mountains of southwest China, where researchers are focused on reintroducing pandas to their natural habitat. He unearths the history of panda diplomacy starting with President Nixon in 1972 and speaks with researchers, Chinese citizens and American panda fanatics about why these animals inspire such widespread devotion around the world. 

Jan 26, 2025

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