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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.

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Recent Guests

Emily Weldow
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Charlie Couch
Fifth grader at Meadows Elementary School and Nebraska's first kid governor
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Deb Brown
Beachcomber who found historical WWI letters
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Merv Reapy
Senator overseeing the swearing-in of kid governor Charlie Couch
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Kimball Gallagher
Juilliard-trained concert pianist and founder of 88 International
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Nick Littlehales
Elite sleep coach for top athletes
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Monica Good Eagle
Oglala Sioux working with students at Pine Ridge schools
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Erin Hibb
President of the Native American Heritage Association
Native American Heritage Association
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Wanda Dunge
Individual who forged a unique friendship through an accidental text
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Krista Bo Polanco
Host presenting positive stories from various communities, highlighting personal resilience and uplifting narratives.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 118 ratings
  • Makes us happy

    Listened to several episodes with my mom, who never listened and o podcasts before. She loved it! Gave us all so much joy!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    vallyjohn
    France2 months ago
  • Love the show

    please keep updating

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    123_anita
    Canada2 months ago
  • Beware

    I guess “good things” is subjective … today’s story was about a person being diagnosed with cancer and a prognosis of weeks to months to live.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    GreatNate80
    United States7 months ago
  • Dose of sunshine

    Wonderful source of joy even just briefly. A reminder that we’re surrounded by great things, amid all the chaos and challenges

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nee M B
    Philippines10 months ago
  • Good dose of positivity

    Thanks for sharing feel good, positive stories about REAL people…

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Customer service snob
    United Statesa year ago

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Many have noted the podcast as a refreshing break from typical news cycles, promoting it as a source of joy and feel-good content.
Listeners appreciate the uplifting and positive nature of the stories, often mentioning the joy and inspiration they draw from the episodes.
Some criticisms include a desire for less cheesy production elements, but overall feedback is overwhelmingly positive.

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Updates to Our Favorite Stories From 2025: Pt. 1
Q: How are they doing and what are we learning from them?
Doctors are getting much closer to making pig kidneys work for humans, with two successful transplant cases showing promising results.
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Q: How did it feel to skateboard such a long distance?
Brooke expressed a mix of emotions and highlighted that crossing various checkpoints along the way were significant personal victories for her.
This Resilient Rose Survived Katrina & Blooms Nationwide
Q: What was your motivation to skateboard across America?
Brooke Johnson wanted to honor her stepfather by raising money for spinal cord research after he became a quadriplegic but unfortunately passed away during recovery.
The Runner with the Streak to Beat at the NYC Marathon
Q: Are you applying to run next year?
Krista expresses her aspiration to complete a marathon in 2025.
The Runner with the Streak to Beat at the NYC Marathon
Q: How many people are supposed to run this weekend?
Aaron mentions over 50,000 runners are expected to participate, including wheelchair athletes and those with disabilities.

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Focused on uplifting stories, the content provides a refreshing break from the often serious nature of the news cycle. It features narratives that celebrate community achievements, highlight individual resilience, and explore themes of connection and positivity. Episode topics range from innovative community initiatives, personal transformation stories, and educational successes to heartwarming tales of friendship. Notably, the show emphasizes real-life stories that resonate with everyday experiences, aiming to inspire hope and joy among its listeners. Unique segments often intertwine personal anecdotes with broader societal themes, creating a sense of unity and optimism.

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CNN 5 Good Things launched 2 years ago and published 99 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Emily Weldow
2. Charlie Couch
3. Deb Brown
4. Merv Reapy
5. Kimball Gallagher
6. Nick Littlehales
7. Monica Good Eagle
8. Erin Hibb

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