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CNN 5 Things

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We bring you 5 stories that will get you up to speed and on with your day. Updates every weekday morning, midday and evening. Plus, 5 Good Things and One Thing on the weekends.
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Episodes

Attorney General Fired, Astronauts Speak, Tiger's Arrest and more

President Trump has fired Attorney General Pam Bondi. Sources say that Iran still has half its missile launchers. The Artemis II crew is officially on their journey to the moon. Police in Florida have released the bodycam video of Tiger Wood’s DUI arrest. Plus, The world’s oldest tortoise has been caught up in a bizarre scam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 03, 20268 min

Pam Bondi Fired, Trump’s Ballroom Approved, World Cup Price Hike and more

We start with the latest shakeup within the Trump administration. We’ll explain how much the war with Iran is driving up costs for homebuyers and Amazon sellers. An immigration judge has ruled on a man who faced deportation after an overturned murder conviction. Trump’s controversial White House ballroom project cleared a hurdle, but its future is unclear. Plus, growing backlash over World Cup ticket prices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Apr 02, 20267 min

Strait of Hormuz Summit, Artemis II Mission Update, New Covid Variant and more

European leaders are meeting virtually to weigh options for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The Senate has unanimously passed a bill to partially reopen the Department of Homeland Security, but it's unclear if the House will vote on it. Florida authorities have released video of Tiger Woods’ latest arrest. Artemis II astronauts are assessing whether they’re on track to make it to the moon. Plus, what parents and grandparents should know about a new Covid variant spreading across the US. Learn mo...

Apr 02, 20267 min

Iran War Timeline, Historic Launch, Birthright Citizenship and more

President Trump vows to hit Iran “extremely hard” for the next two to three weeks. Artemis II Astronauts begin a 10-day mission around the moon. The Supreme Court appeared skeptical of the arguments in the birthright citizenship case. “Bob’s Burgers” actor rescued from a fiery crash in New Hampshire. Plus, an 99-year old women gets “hunky firefighter” birthday wish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Apr 02, 20268 min

Moon Mission Countdown, Trump’s Primetime Speech, New Weight Loss Drug and more

Today, four astronauts are preparing for liftoff in a historic and risky lunar venture. President Donald Trump’s first national speech on the war with Iran is coming up – we'll break down some key talking points. The Supreme Court seems skeptical about Trump’s effort to end automatic birthright citizenship. A judge gave a new timeline for Luigi Mangione’s federal trial. Plus, a second GLP-1 drug for weight loss is hitting the market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc...

Apr 01, 20267 min

SCOTUS Birthright Citizenship Case, Iran Ceasefire Uncertainty, Kidnapped Journalist and more

The Supreme Court is hearing arguments on the Trump administration’s effort to curb birthright citizenship. President Donald Trump says he wants to end the war with Iran, as Gulf allies voice concern about the path forward. A new report shows Americans are still spending despite ongoing economic pessimism. An American journalist in Iraq has been kidnapped. Plus, all systems appear to be a go for tonight’s Artemis II launch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Apr 01, 20268 min

Artemis II Launch, Judge Blocks Ballroom, Tiger Woods Plea and more

President Trump will address the nation tonight about the war with Iran. Artemis II moon mission is set for launch at 6:24pm, ET. A federal judge rules the White House ballroom construction “has to stop!” Tiger Woods to seek treatment after pleading not guilty to a DUI. Plus, love gets a Powerpoint makeover at “Date My Mate” events. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 01, 20269 min

Stocks Rebound, NPR & PBS Ruling, Tiger Woods Enters Plea and more

Hopes for an end to the Iran war are being felt on Wall Street. We’ll tell you how a federal judge ruled in a legal fight to defund two major networks. We have new developments on Tiger Woods’ DUI case in Florida. There’s new research around a dangerous class of chemicals linked to premature births and infant deaths. Plus, Trump’s controversial White House ballroom project faces a legal hurdle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Mar 31, 20267 min

SCOTUS Conversion Therapy Opinion, New Tiger Woods Crash Details, Gas Price Hike and more

The Supreme Court released a major opinion about Colorado’s ban “conversion therapy” for gay and transgender youth. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth warns adversaries may be helping Iran track US assets. US gas prices have climbed above $4 per gallon for the first time in four years. Another European country has blocked the US from using its military bases to participate in the war in the Middle East. Plus, new details from Tiger Woods' arrest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho...

Mar 31, 20268 min

Castro's Influencer Grandson, Airport Named for Trump, Heat Islands and more

Heavy bombardment in Iran continue as talks remain in limbo. Fidel Castro’s grandson talks to CNN about Cuba’s energy crisis. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signs a bill to rename Palm Beach Airport after President Trump. A study shows extreme rise in temperatures near AI data centers. Plus, Celine Dion announces a return to the stage with 10 Paris shows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 31, 20268 min

MI Synagogue Attack Update, “Heat Islands,” Chocolate Heist and more

We start with mixed messages on indirect US-Iran negotiations as oil prices continue to rise. The FBI released new details on a car-ramming attack at a synagogue in Michigan earlier this month. New research shows AI data centers could be making life hotter for millions of people. Doctors are taking a closer look at a long-time medical approach for patients surviving a heart attack. Plus, how 12 tons of chocolate bars disappeared in Europe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c...

Mar 30, 20267 min

Trump Threatens Iran, Israeli Battalion Attacks CNN Crew, Corn Tortilla Change and more

President Donald Trump is escalating threats against Iran, warning strikes if a deal to end the war isn’t reached. Airport waiting times are finally easing, as TSA workers start to get paid again. A Russian oil tanker has reached Cuba, despite a US fuel blockade. An Israeli battalion has been suspended after detaining CNN journalists in the West Bank. Plus, a new California law now requires a key prenatal nutrient in a staple food long overlooked. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc...

Mar 30, 20268 min

Final Four Set, TSA Backpay, AI Leads to Wrongful Arrest and more

President Trump claims Iran has agreed to “most” of the 15-point plan to end the war. TSA agents could get backpay as soon as today. An AI facial recognition error lead to the arrest of a Tennessee woman. Michigan becomes the first team ever, to win its first four games of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, by double digits. Plus, Japan’s growing sport of competitive office chair racing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Mar 30, 20269 min

One Thing: Is This Social Media's Big Tobacco Moment?

A California jury found Meta and YouTube liable on all counts in a case that accused the tech giants of intentionally addicting a young woman and injuring her mental health. Experts say the landmark decision could open the door to a flood of other litigation that could reshape how these companies operate. But will anything actually change? We also hear from one of the hundreds of other plaintiffs suing social media companies who are hoping this verdict bodes well for them. Note: this episode con...

Mar 29, 202626 min

5 Good Things: A Hit Show That is Making ‘Zillennials’ Nostalgic

The countdown to the inaugural Women’s Professional Baseball League’s season starts. These critical pollinators are making a major comeback. Trauma doctors say the first patient in the world to receive this treatment wouldn’t be here today without it. What started as an idea behind bars turned into a service for people in need in Philadelphia. Plus, a show that still hits home 20 years later . Sign up for the CNN 5 Good Things newsletter here. Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco Producer: Eryn Math...

Mar 28, 202613 min

Shutdown Stalemate Continues, Tiger Woods Arrested, Historic Moon Mission and more

We start with House GOP’s reaction to the Department of Homeland Security funding bill the Senate passed overnight. Iran-linked hackers breached a top Trump official’s personal email. We have key takeaways from a high-stakes meeting with G7 foreign ministers. Authorities gave details on a rollover crash involving Tiger Woods. Plus, the diverse crew set to embark on the first human moon mission in more than half a century. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Mar 27, 20267 min

TSA Worker Pay, ‘No Kings’ Rallies, Savannah Guthrie’s Return and more

The timeline for a House to vote on funding TSA workers remains unclear, as some airport wait times stretch for hours. Israel plans to escalate strikes against Iran, while Iran-backed Houthi forces weigh entering the conflict. Nationwide demonstrations against Trump administration policies are planned for tomorrow. Plus, Savannah Guthrie has announced when she’ll be back on NBC’s “Today Show.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Mar 27, 20267 min

Senate Passes Most DHS Funding, Iran Talks, Missing Kangaroo and more

The US Senate votes to fund most of DHS in overnight session. President Trump pushes Iran strike deadline back 10 more days. IOC bans transgender women from competing in female events at the Olympics. Kennedy Center layoffs begin ahead of two-year closure. Plus, a Wisconsin farm is searching for their missing kangaroo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 27, 20268 min

Energy Strikes Deadline Extended, Maduro in Court, Savannah Guthrie Interview and more

We start with the latest on talks to end the war with Iran and a US decision to postpone strikes. Nicolás Maduro and his wife faced their second court hearing in New York – we have details. We’ll explain a new ban on transgender women athletes. Airports across the country are bracing for another crush of weekend travelers. Plus, a “Today” co-host speaks out in her first interview since her mother went missing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Mar 26, 20267 min

Iran War Negotiations, CPAC 2026, Harris Reemerges and more

President Donald Trump is growing frustrated with Iran’s approach to negotiations and has issued the country a warning. We'll break down the key issues expected to take center stage at one of the largest annual meetings of conservatives, starting today. Former Vice President Kamala Harris is getting back out there, as speculation about her political future swirls. A CNN investigation uncovered online communities where men share tips about sexually assaulting women. Plus, a prominent critic of Pr...

Mar 26, 20267 min

Meta, YouTube Lose Landmark Case, Fuel Surcharge, Ballpark Eats and more

Tehran disputes President Trump’s claim that they want to make a deal. Meta and YouTube have been found liable in a social media addiction trial. Ousted Venezuelan leader, Nicolas Maduro and his wife are set to appear in federal court today. Rising gas prices push USPS to add an 8% package surcharge. Plus, Baseball is back and so are the ballpark eats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 26, 20268 min

Iran’s Response to US Proposal, Landmark Social Media Verdict, Stephen Colbert’s New Job and more

We start with Iran’s conditions for ending the war despite initially resisting a US plan. We’ll break down a jury’s decision in a social media addiction trial against tech giants. The Supreme Court ruled in a music copyright fight challenging a major internet service provider. The latest push to end the Department of Homeland Security shutdown has fallen flat. Plus, the next chapter in this late-night host’s career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Mar 25, 20267 min

Iran War Talks, Open AI Shutters App, ‘Robot Umpires’ and more

Trump administration officials are trying to schedule talks with Iran aimed at ending the war. British police have arrested two men in connection with a suspected antisemitic arson attack in London. Savannah Guthrie spoke about her mother’s abduction with NBC “Today Show” colleague and longtime friend, Hoda Kotab. An AI video generation app is shutting down just months after it launched. Plus, "robot umpires" are making their official MLB debuts this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

Mar 25, 20267 min

Dem Flips FL District, Troops to Mideast, Dino Auction and more

Sources tell CNN, the US Army is about to send 1,000 troops to deploy to the Middle East. Congress debates DHS funding as TSA workers continue to go unpaid. Democrats flips a Florida State House district that covers Mar-A-Lago. A Jury finds Meta liable in child sexual exploitation on social media. Plus, A Triceratops skeleton dating back 66 million years is up for auction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Mar 25, 20269 min

LGA Collision Investigation, DHS Funding Standoff, MN Sues Trump Admin and more

Federal investigators gave an update on the deadly collision at LaGuardia Airport. Two issues threaten Senate Republicans’ plan to end the DHS shutdown. A clash between Minnesota officials and the Trump administration heats up again. We’ll break down the latest developments on peace talks between the US and Iran. Plus, details on an American freed from captivity in the Middle East. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Mar 24, 20267 min

Airport Chaos, Florida Special Election, ‘Dirty Dozen’ and more

CNN is tracking the longest airport wait times, and what to know if you miss your flight. The state of talks between the US and Iran remain unclear as the war wages on. Voters are heading to the polls in Palm Beach, Florida for a special election that could flip the president's home district. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is testifying in the criminal trial of a former congressman and close friend. Plus, which produce tops this year’s “Dirty Dozen” list and how to reduce your pesticide exposure...

Mar 24, 20267 min

ICE at Airports, Iran Attacks Israel, Space Yeast and more

An NTSB team is on the site of the deadly LaGuardia collision. Iran bombards Israel as President Trumps claims progress in talks. Senate Republicans think they have a plan to end the government shutdown. The Trump administration is set to pay a French energy company $1 billion for cancelled wind farms. Plus, students in Maine are planning to send yeast to the stratosphere as part of a NASA project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Mar 24, 20269 min

LGA Reopens, ICE Agents in Airports, SCOTUS on Mail-in Ballots and more

NTSB investigators are examining a fatal collision at LaGuardia Airport. President Donald Trump rejected an off-ramp to the DHS shutdown as ICE agents assist TSA. Financial markets are reacting to Trump’s decision to temporarily stop striking Iranian energy sites. We’ll tell you about a deadly Colombian military plane crash. Plus, key takeaways from a Supreme Court challenge to a high-profile voting case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Mar 23, 20267 min

Iran Bombing Paused, Antisemitic Arson Attack, NYC First Lady Controversy and more

President Donald Trump suggests the US held "very good" talks with Iran about ending the war, but is Iran on the same page? A collision between a fire truck and a plane has left 2 people dead and dozens injured. Meanwhile, ICE agents have been deployed to US airports, but will they help alleviate the long TSA lines? In London, counter terrorism police are investigating an antisemitic attack targeting the city’s largest Jewish community. And New York City’s first lady is under fire for her art. L...

Mar 23, 20268 min

UPDATED: LaGuardia Collision, Iran Threat, Life-Saving Foam and more

President Trump backs off his threat to hit power plants if Iran keeps the Strait of Hormuz closed. Two pilots have been killed, several people hurt after a plane hits a fire truck at New York’s LaGuardia airport. ICE agents are deploying to airports amid partial government shutdown. CNN speaks to the first patient treated with a life-saving foam. Plus, a man with Down Syndrome builds a successful spice business. This episode has been updated from a previous released version. Learn more about yo...

Mar 23, 20268 min
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