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Residents of southwest Florida are cleaning up after Hurricane Ian slammed into the coast as a deadly Category 4 storm last week, causing catastrophic damage and widespread flooding before later making landfall again South Carolina. We look at what role climate change may have played in the storm’s ferocity and how some cities are reconsidering how to rebuild with that in mind.  Guest: Bill Weir, CNN Chief Climate CorrespondentTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

More southwest Florida residents are evacuated from their homes as post-Ian flooding becomes a concern. Russian troops pull back from a key city in eastern Ukraine. Anti-government protests continue in Iran. Brazil is on edge as voters go to the polls on Sunday. And a street in San Francisco is renamed in honor of a victim of anti-Asian hate. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Fort Myers and other southwest Florida cities are digging out days after Hurricane Ian left behind a trail of destruction. In an interview with CNN, US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin warns Russia against using nuclear weapons in Ukraine. The military has taken over the government of Burkina Faso for the second time this year. Texas gubernatorial candidates debate just weeks ahead of the midterm elections. And some are snickering at Tesla’s new robot prototype. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Hurricane Ian has weakened to a post-tropical cyclone after striking South Carolina. President Joe Biden called leaks in two Russian gas pipelines a “deliberate act of sabotage.” A recalled cheese has been linked to a Listeria outbreak in the US. The Dow suffered its worst month since the Covid-19 pandemic started. Lastly, New York City will open a humanitarian relief center for asylum seekers.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

For months, Republican governors have been accused of using migrants as political pawns by sending them north in protest of President Joe Biden’s border policies. In recent weeks, Florida governor Ron DeSantis has escalated the situation by sending two planeloads of migrants to Martha’s Vineyard without warning. We examine why a Texas sheriff is investigating those flights, what’s next for the asylum seekers caught in the middle, and what’s fueling the rise in migrant encounters along the US-Mexico border. Guest: Priscilla Alvarez, CNN Immigration ReporterTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Primary season is over, and we are less than 60 days away from the midterm elections. We examine what’s at stake in November, preview the key races to watch and look at how the abortion issue is galvanizing voters of both parties in a key governor’s race. Guest: Dana Bash, CNN Chief Political Correspondent  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Queen Elizabeth II died last week at the age of 96, after ruling the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth for 70 years. We examine her life and legacy, what we can expect from King Charles III and how the monarchy moves forward amid criticisms of its colonial past.  Guest: Christiane Amanpour, CNN Chief International AnchorTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

King Charles III is at Buckingham Palace today for the first time as Britain’s new monarch – we’ll tell you how well-wishers greeted him and how mourners feel about Queen Elizabeth’s passing. Southern California is bracing for flash floods as it grapples with extreme heat and wildfires. The DOJ and the former President face more deadlines in the Mar-a-Lago documents case. A looming workers' strike on US railroads could mean products off the shelves soon. Plus, hundreds of people show support for the teacher who was killed while on a run in Memphis, Tennessee.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

In this special edition of 5 Things we take a look at the life of Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest reigning monarch who’s passed away at the age of 96. We'll touch on her dedication to public appearances, her condolences in times of crisis and the controversies she faced over the last 70 years.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

This episode contains graphic descriptions of gun violence. According to a new analysis provided exclusively to CNN, the number of shootings involving automatic weapons in the US has sharply risen over the past few years. We examine how a small piece of plastic or metal can transform a semi-automatic weapon into a machine gun in a matter of moments and how law enforcement is responding. Guest: Curt Devine, CNN Investigates ProducerTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

This week marks one year since the United States military ended its 20-year war in Afghanistan, which culminated in chaos as the Taliban took control of the country. We reflect on what the last year has been like for the Afghan people as they prepare for a looming hunger crisis. We also examine how some Afghan women are working to continue their education, despite an ongoing ban. Guest: Clarissa Ward, CNN Chief International CorrespondentTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Last week, President Biden signed the $750 billion Inflation Reduction Act into law after more than a year of negotiations between Senate Democrats. We break down what’s in the climate portion of the package and how it could help address a drought emergency playing out right now on the Colorado River. Guest: Ella Nilsen, CNN Climate ReporterTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

As monkeypox continues to spread around the US, federal health officials have rolled out a new strategy they say will stretch vaccine supply amid high demand. We break down what you should know about virus and look at why we may have already missed our chance at effectively containing it. Guest: Jacqueline Howard, CNN Health reporterTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

We start this episode with the latest from the FBI’s investigation of Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence. Gas prices are the lowest they’ve been since March this year, below 4 dollars a gallon on average. An 18-year-old and her mother in Nebraska are facing charges over an alleged illegal abortion after police accessed their Facebook messages. A man in the UK has been charged with various terrorism offenses. And finally, Coca-Cola is releasing a new, atypical flavor.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi touched down in Taiwan last week, ignoring warnings from both the Chinese government and the Biden administration. We examine the response from China's military, how the visit could further worsen US-China relations, and what it means for the millions of Taiwanese people caught in the middle. Guest: Will Ripley, CNN Senior International CorrespondentTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Former President Donald Trump’s election lies are shaping Republican primary races across the country. Ahead of voting on Tuesday in Arizona, CNN traveled to the state to hear from Republican voters on who they’re backing, if the January 6th hearings are swaying their opinions, and who they want to lead the Republican party going forward. Guest: Donie O’Sullivan, CNN CorrespondentTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

After months of waiting, families in Uvalde, Texas are finally getting answers about the law enforcement response to the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School. We examine the findings of a Texas House committee report, whether any officers will be held accountable for their inaction, and what Uvalde residents are demanding before the new school year. Guest: Rosa Flores, CNN CorrespondentTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Scientists were captivated when NASA released the first images taken by the James Webb Space Telescope, which included images of distant galaxies billions of light years away. We examine what they could tell us about the universe and what else the telescope will be looking for in the years to come. Guest: Ashley Strickland, CNN Space and Science WriterTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

President Biden is scheduled to set out this week on an international trip which includes a stop in Saudi Arabia. We examine why Biden is re-engaging with the kingdom after vowing to make it a ‘pariah,’ and how the reset could have wide-ranging impacts from the Middle East to US gas pumps. Guest: Natasha Bertrand, CNN White House ReporterTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

In the days following the Supreme Court opinion which overturned Roe v. Wade, states have been left to decide how to regulate abortion. We examine the fallout in Missouri, where an abortion ban is forcing patients to travel across state lines for care and pushing local prosecutors to consider whether or not they’ll enforce it. Guest: Alexandra Field, CNN CorrespondentTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy