America’s top general says Ukraine is ready to roll as both sides contest whether a large scale offensive has begun. Defense policy expert Kori Schake helps us peer through the fog of war. Then, actor and director Steve Buscemi joins to discuss his film The Listener, which takes a look at America’s mental health crisis through the eyes and ears of one helpline volunteer. Plus, who cares for the caregivers? Author Emily Kenway joins to discuss the hidden costs to those looking after our loved ones.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Finland today to welcome NATO’s newest member and launch a message across its 832-mile Russian border: Putin’s war of aggression against Ukraine has been a strategic failure, greatly diminishing Russia’s power and influence. Blinken calls Finland’s entry into NATO a sea-change. Finnish Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto tells Bianna about his meeting with Blinken.  Also on today's show: José Carlos Zamora, son of jailed Guatemalan journalist; chef and humanitarian activist José Andrés; Lin-Manuel Miranda (from the archives) To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg says Ukraine will eventually become a member of the alliance, but some member nations are questioning the timing. Meanwhile, Sweden’s NATO membership is also uncertain, as group member Turkey has voiced objections to it. Joining the show to discuss is former Swedish Prime Minister Carl Bildt.  Also on today's show: Frontline correspondent Maria Hinojosa; North Carolina Democratic leader Anderson Clayton To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Lawmakers in the United States are racing to get a key debt ceiling bill through both chambers of Congress and signed into law. The Treasury Department says June 5th is the day they would no longer be able to pay the nation’s bills. On today’s show we dig into one key element of the deal – climate policy. Environmentalists are warning that this deal could have significant ramifications for the climate because it fast-tracks a controversial gas pipeline in West Virginia. Climate expert Michael Gerrard joins us to break this down.  Also on today's show: Candace Rondeaux, Director, Future Frontlines; Isabel Kershner, NY Times Correspondent in Jerusalem and Author, "The Land of Hope and Fear"; writer/filmmaker Nida Manzoor To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

As drones hit Moscow buildings in a rare attack in the heart of Russia, the Kremlin is placing the blame squarely on Kyiv. But Ukraine denies any direct involvement. It’s a dramatic escalation that makes clear Putin’s war is coming closer to home and now puts Russian civilians at risk. US Ambassador to NATO Julianne Smith discusses this pivotal point in the war and how it is being viewed by Western allies.  Also on today's show: Former candidate for Georgia governor Stacey Abrams; author Héctor Tobar; musician Peter One To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy