CNN 5 Good Things

How about a break — for your ears? At CNN, we know the news can be a lot to take in. So each week, 5 Good Things offers you a respite from the heavy headlines and intense news cycle. Treat yourself to something fun and uplifting every Saturday as we share the bright side of life from all over the globe.

Last refreshed: June 20th, 2026 at 9:31 AM ⓘ

Follow this podcast in the Metacast mobile app to refresh it and see new episodes.

Follow on

Apple Podcasts

Spotify

RSS

Podcasts are better in Metacast mobile app

Don't just listen to podcasts. Learn from them with transcripts, summaries, and chapters for every episode. Skim, search, and bookmark insights. Learn more

Episodes

Sailing into history, surprise wedding, luck of the Irish & more

Sailor Cole Brauer became the first American woman to race nonstop around the world by herself. A catholic schoolteacher in Minnesota pulled off an epic surprise by getting married in front of the whole school. Guinness brewery is doing more for the Irish than slinging pints this St. Patrick’s Day. Scientists discover tons of new deep-sea species. Plus, what if every weekend was a three-day weekend? For some more goodness on Saturdays, sign up for CNN's The Good Stuff newsletter . Learn more abo...

Mar 16, 2024•10 min

'Love goes a long way,' therapy reading dogs, a pizza mogul’s journey & more

A mom in Michigan's love and care helped her daughter wake up from a five-year coma. Therapy dogs are helping some elementary school students get better at reading. You'll hear about how a pizza-making champion went from homeless in New York City to famous and is using his success to give back. A teenager is giving old LEGOs a new purpose. Plus, do people prefer the clocks to spring forward or fall back? For some more goodness on Saturdays, sign up for CNN's The Good Stuff newsletter. Learn more...

Mar 09, 2024•10 min

Proud calls, free tuition, woman beats cancer & more

Some elementary school students can’t wait to call home each week and share their good news! A historic donation means some future doctors won’t be burdened with debt when they graduate. A New Jersey woman is cancer free, after trying a new, game-changing treatment. An 8-year-old chess prodigy made history. Plus, which state really has the best pizza? For some more goodness on Saturdays, sign up for CNN's The Good Stuff newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adcho...

Mar 02, 2024•10 min

← Prev

Hosted on Megaphone by Spotify

For the best experience, listen in Metacast app for iOS or Android