The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper · SEASON 4
The End of the World As We Know It
Episode 11 · 2026-08-30

Episode overview
CNN's Nick Paton Walsh explores the doomsday prepper movement, a once fringe subculture now embraced by 20 million Americans. Drawing on his experience covering conflict, he tests his survival skills with those preparing for disaster.
Season 4 episodes
1. Inside the Raid: Venezuela's Future2026-01-11
2. What Happened to Nancy Guthrie?2026-02-15
3. War with Iran: The Attack and Fallout2026-03-08
4. The Rise of Christian Nationalism2026-03-22
5. Immigration Crackdown: A Year of Enforcement2026-03-29
6. 50 Years of Apple2026-04-05
7. UFC at the White House2026-06-07
8. Ben Sasse is Going Home: Lessons on Life and Death2026-07-26
9. The Left Insurgency2026-08-02
10. Stacked: Inside the Enhancement Craze2026-08-16
11. The End of the World As We Know It2026-08-30
12. Nepal's Deadly Floods2026-09-07
13. 30 Days Inside: Hospitals and the Immigrant Workforce2026-10-04
14. MAGA Ever After?2026-10-17