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CNN Explains: Conventions
by CNN 3,429 views
CNN's Candy Crowley breaks down the ins and outs of political conventions.
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Explain it to me: Ryan's Medicare plan
by CNN 1,339 views
Why is Rep. Paul Ryan's GOP plan to overhaul Medicare so controversial? CNN Radio's Lisa Desjardins explains it to you.
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CNN Explains: Cell phones and radiation
by CNN 18,408 views
You love your cell phone, but is it emitting radiation that could be harmful? CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains.
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CNN Explains: Mormonism
by CNN 14,086 views
Did you know Mormons aren't polygamous? Let us explain Mormonism to you.
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Explain it to me: 2012 race for president
by CNN 696 views
The race for U.S. president has started, but it's moving slower than last time. CNN's Jessica Yellin explains why.
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Explain It To Me: Gold
by CNN 25,757 views
CNN's Ali Velshi talks about the complexities and misconceptions surrounding gold.
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Explain it to me: The downgrade
by CNN 439 views
CNN's Ali Velshi explains the S&P downgrade, what it means for your money and how "AAA" is more than just a battery.
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Explain it to me: Ramadan
by CNN 1,405 views
No food? No drink? No sex? That's what it's like during daylight hours of Ramadan. CNN's Dan Gilgoff explains.
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Explain it to me: Debt ceiling
by CNN 7,797 views
The president and political leaders debate whether to raise the debt limit. CNN's Ali Velshi breaks down what's at stake.
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CNN: Explain it to me: UK tabloid scandal
by CNN 1,904 views
CNN's Becky Anderson explains what led to the closure of Rupert Murdoch's tabloid newspaper News of the World.
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CNN: Explain it to me: End of NASA's shuttle
by CNN 1,085 views
NASA's shuttle program is hanging up its rockets. What will happen to space exploration? CNN's John Zarrella explains.
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Explain it to me: Lockouts
by CNN 301 views
Football and now basketball? What's with all of these lockouts? CNN's Mark McKay explains.
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Explain it to me: AIDS
by CNN 1,507 views
Thirty years after AIDS was first recognized by the CDC, Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains how far we've come to finding a cure.
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Explain it to me: Twitter
by CNN 826 views
Twitter gives users unfiltered access to one another. It's a strength and a curse. CNN's Doug Gross explains.
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CNN: Explain it to me G8, G-20, G-what?
by CNN 438 views
You've heard of the G8, the G-20, and maybe even the G5, but what are they? CNN's Michael Holmes explains it to you.
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Explain it to me: High gas prices
by CNN 789 views
Are gas prices making you want to pull your hair out? CNN's Ali Velshi explains why we're to blame for high gas prices.
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Explain it to me: Inside the Osama raid
by CNN 768 views
In this edition of "Explain It To Me," Chris Lawrence gives behind-the-scenes details on the bin Laden compound raid.
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Explain it to me: Mideast/African unrest
by CNN 349 views
CNN's Nic Robertson looks at the ongoing unrest in Africa and the Middle East and explains what could happen next.
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Explain it to me: Libya's revolution
by CNN 439 views
CNN's Nic Robertson explains the ongoing battle in Libya between Moammar Gadhafi's forces and opposition forces.
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Explain it to me: Passover
by CNN 3,241 views
CNN's Dan Gilgoff explains Passover and tells how the seder meal recalls ancient events.
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Explain it to me: The Royal Wedding
by CNN 634 views
Wondering what will happen when William and Kate are married? CNN's Richard Quest explains it all.
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Explain it to me: Cholera
by CNN 308 views
Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN's chief medical correspondent, explains how cholera is trasmitted and how it can be cured.
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Explain it to me: South by Southwest
by CNN 413 views
We explain why thousands of techies, filmmakers and musicians descend upon Austin, Texas, for South by Southwest.
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CNN: Explain it to me: Lent
by CNN 782 views
Why do people give up their favorite things for Lent? And what's the Mardi Gras connection? Let us explain.
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Explain it to me: Libya unrest
by CNN 686 views
From the rebels to the loyalists and Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi, CNN's Michael Holmes explains the unrest in Libya.
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Explain it to me: iPhone's new home
by CNN 252 views
Now that the iPhone is available through Verizon and AT&T, what are the differences between iPhones on the two networks?
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CNN: Explain it to me: Arab unrest
by CNN 380 views
CNN's Jim Clancy explains the rioting in Egypt and what that means for the US.
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CNN: Explain it to me, Facebook privacy
by CNN 256 views
CNN.com's John Sutter explains why Facebook wants your phone number and how it affects you.
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Explain it to me: Bush-era tax cuts
by CNN 1,158 views
With Obama's decision to extend the Bush-era tax cuts, CNN's Ali Velshi explains the important things to know.
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Explain it to me: Iran
by CNN 509 views
Iran's nuclear ambitions are clouded in mystery. With new sanctions against Iran, how is it reacting? Let us explain.
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Explain it to me: Addiction
by CNN 4,688 views
CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains the impact addiction has on the brain and various treatment options.
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Explain it to me: Falkland Islands
by CNN 14,204 views
Where are the Falkland Islands, why are countries fighting over them and why is Prince William there? Let us explain.
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What does 'IPO' stand for and how can it affect...
by CNN 646 views
The letters "IPO" are being mentioned a lot lately regarding Facebook. CNN's Christine Romans explains what it means.
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Explain it to me: Campaign spending
by CNN 939 views
Explain it to me: CNN's Tom Foreman explains how presidential hopefuls spend money.
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Explain it to me: Campaign fundraising
by CNN 445 views
In the first of this two-part edition of Explain it to me, Tom Foreman explains how presidential hopefuls raise money.
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Explain it to me: Concussions
by CNN 18,191 views
CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains the physiology of concussions and the long-term effects of suffering one.
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Explain it to me: Pardons
by CNN 288 views
Why can presidents and governors pardon convicted criminals? Is it always legal? CNN's Sunny Hostin explains it to you.
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Explain it to me: John 3:16
by CNN 2,465 views
CNN's Eric Marrapodi explains the Bible verse John 3:16 and its popular use in sports culture.
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Explain it to me: North Korea
by CNN 880 views
CNN's Wolf Blitzer explains how the death of North Korean leader Kim Jong Il has potentially far-reaching ramifications.
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Explain It To Me: Eurozone deal
by CNN 301 views
CNN's Richard Quest explains the latest deal Europe has to avoid colossal downfall.
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Explain it to me: Payroll tax cuts
by CNN 1,032 views
CNN's Christine Romans explains the implications of the payroll tax "holiday" expiring.
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Explain it to me: Iraq pullout
by CNN 249 views
After nearly 9 years, the U.S. military will leave Iraq by Dec. 31st. CNN's Michael Holmes explains how this will work.
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Explain it to me: Eurozone debt crisis
by CNN 1,716 views
How can the majority of a continent have so much debt that they're in crisis? CNN's Fionnuala Sweeney explains.
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Explain it to me: The 'Buffett Rule'
by CNN 571 views
President Obama wants to tax the rich more and has proposed the 'Buffett Rule.' Christine Romans explains it to you.
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Explain it to me: Palestinian statehood
by CNN 281 views
CNN's Tim Lister breaks down the Palestinian vote for statehood and what it could mean for the U.S.
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Explain it to me: Weather forecasting
by CNN 301 views
CNN Chief Meteorologist Chad Myers explains the science of weather forecasting.
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CNN Explains: The Occupy movement
by CNN 1,810 views
We know they're there, but what do they want? CNN's Christine Romans explains the Occupy movement.
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Explain it to me: The 'Super Committee'
by CNN 482 views
What type of super powers does the Congressional "Super Committee" have? CNN's Kate Bolduan explains.
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Explain it to me: 'Birthers'
by CNN 937 views
Who is this group of people called 'birthers' who don't believe President Obama was born in the United States?
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CNN Explains: Fracking
by CNN 102,193 views
How is hydraulic fracturing different from drilling for oil? And why is it called 'fracking'? CNN explains it to you.
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CNN Explains: Secession
by CNN 2,307 views
CNN's Tom Foreman explains the legal process and practicality of seceding from the United States.
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CNN Explains: Drones
by CNN 4,424 views
CNN's Nic Robertson gives you the ins and outs of drones from their military to civilian uses.
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CNN Explains: The 2nd Amendment
by CNN 11,143 views
CNN's Jeffrey Toobin helps us understand the U.S. Constitution's 2nd Amendment. For more CNN videos, visit our site at http://www.cnn.com/video/
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CNN Explains: Spring training
by CNN 290 views
Mark McKay explains how Major League Baseball prepares for the regular season and why spring training is a hit with fans.
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CNN Explains: TED Talks
by CNN 1,886 views
CNN's Jarrett Bellini takes a look at what the TED organization is and the million dollar prize they award every year. For more CNN videos, visit our site at http://www.cnn.com/video/
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CNN Explains: Papal succession
by CNN 1,831 views
CNN's John Allen fills you in on everything from smoke signals to who is eligible to become pontiff. For more CNN videos, visit our site at http://www.cnn.com/video/
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CNN Explains: Ricin
by CNN 1,361 views
CNN's Tom Foreman gets down to the bottom of the toxin ricin and how it affects the body.
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CNN Explains: Presidential libraries
by CNN 560 views
CNN explains how presidential libraries came to be and why you should watch what you say if you meet the president.
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CNN Explains: Performance enhancing drugs
by CNN 1,233 views
CNN's Elizabeth Cohen explains why athletes might use PEDs and how they can do the body more harm than good.
