Ep 13. Episode 13
- January 18, 2017
Anderson Cooper 360 is a news show that aired on CNN. In Season 2017, Episode 13, Anderson Cooper and his team cover a variety of breaking news stories from around the world. The episode begins with coverage of the ongoing conflict in Syria, including reports of a chemical weapons attack in a suburb of Damascus. Cooper interviews experts and politicians about the situation, exploring the complex political and military landscape of the Syrian conflict.
Later in the episode, Cooper turns his attention to the controversy surrounding the Trump administration's decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, which protects undocumented immigrants who were brought to the US as children from deportation. Cooper speaks with DACA recipients and immigration activists about their concerns and fears for the future, and he discusses the legal challenges facing the program's termination.
In addition to these major news stories, the episode also covers a range of smaller stories and human interest pieces. Cooper interviews a survivor of Hurricane Harvey, which devastated parts of Texas and Louisiana in August and September of 2017. He also shines a spotlight on a group of volunteer pilots who are helping to transport medical supplies and personnel to remote areas of Puerto Rico in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria.
Throughout the episode, Cooper engages in thoughtful, nuanced discussions with his guests and offers his own analysis and perspective on the current events of the day. As with all episodes of Anderson Cooper 360, Episode 13 combines in-depth reporting with sensitive storytelling and a commitment to accuracy and journalistic integrity.