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CNN 5 Things

CNN Podcasts
Donald Trump
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Artificial Intelligence
United States
CNN
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2026 United States Midterm Elections
Vivek Ramaswamy
New York City
Strait Of Hormuz
Ukraine
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James Talarico
Midterm Elections
Michigan Senate Race
El Niño
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Dolly Parton
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Monday through Friday get up to speed on the biggest headlines of the day with 5 Things. On Saturdays, get a break for your ears with good news from 5 Good Things. And at noon and Sundays, we take you beyond the headlines to help make sense of what everyone is talking about in politics and beyond with One Thing.

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A look at the last economic snapshot before the midterms. A new CNN poll shows Democrats within striking distance in four key Senate races. A beloved actor best known for leading two of sci-fi's most iconic franchises has passed away. A Cornell Unive... more

When President Donald Trump promised to accept the midterm election results this week, he added an important caveat: “if they are honest elections.” While there is no evidence anything dishonest is going on, critics say it’s just the latest example o... more

Alaska governor launches probe into Peltola senate campaign. New CNN polls in key races. Police in Spain clash with protestors angry over deadly train crash. New study raises alarm about CTE in former NFL players. And, it's a party in Milwaukee as Br... more

The Federal Reserve takes a pause on interest rates after last month’s hike. A deadly high-speed train collision in Spain has killed scores of people and injured dozens. Israel’s election results head toward a political deadlock. An embattled politic... more

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Tal Shalev
CNN senior reporter covering Israeli politics for two decades
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Tiffany Aquagu
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Sanim Kuripshin
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Jacqueline Ruggiero
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Danny Collins
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Maria Pia Megletta
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Steve Contorno
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Hosts

Afoma DK
Host associated with CNN 5 Things segments; frequent contributor on CNN-branded formats.
David Rind
Main host on multiple CNN briefings; provides quick-fire summaries and deep-dives.
Kate Baldwin
Lead anchor for morning and segment introductions; frequent on fast briefings.

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars from 3.6k ratings
  • plz get back to the original format

    plz get back to the original format

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    jasmin1102
    South Koreaa month ago
  • Obnoxious

    How many reviews does it take to turn the horrible background music OFF? We can’t hear the news. Morning show is awful!! Come on!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Lolly8604
    United Statesa month ago
  • Background music bah.

    I can my stand ANY background music. Goodbye.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Desimydog
    United Statesa month ago
  • 5 Annoying Things

    They really should call this 5 Annoying Things. Kate Bolduan is unlistenable to. She fumbles over her words that I’m assuming she wrote in her own scripts. She plays VIDEOS on a PODCAST! She also tries too hard to be “cool.” There are too many ads. And the music is loud and obnoxious. Today was the last straw. I refuse to listen to this immaturity anymore.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    JannaGard
    United Statesa month ago
  • What the heck was that?

    I have been loving this podcast for years. I love how basic and straightforward the format is and how relatable the hosts have been but today it sounded like we were listening to a video segment on CNN. If I wanted to do that, I'd watch CNN. I hope this isn't the new format. The background music, the rushed pace and a person who sounds like a typical anchor person does not make me want to keep listening. I come to podcasts because I don't care for or trust traditional news anymore. I don't want ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Nerdy Pete
    United States2 months ago

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Listeners appreciate concise, credible updates across a broad range of topics.
Sponsorships are noted but generally blended into the format without disrupting the briefing.

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The Swing Voters that Could Define the Midterms (And Beyond)
Q: Do we have a sense of that answer two years on?
Bradner says polling, voter interviews and campaign activity point to Latino voters shifting back toward Democrats in the midterms, potentially affecting several competitive House races.
The Swing Voters that Could Define the Midterms (And Beyond)
Q: Can you just remind us what that actually looked like?
Bradner says exit polls put the Latino vote at about 51% for Kamala Harris and 46% for Donald Trump, a notably close result that helped Republicans in areas including South Texas, Florida and Arizona.
Elon Musk Pledges SpaceX Shares to Every US Kid
Q: So what happens next?
Fritze says the decision could clear the way for a trial set for June 2028, though the case's complexity and long history may make that schedule difficult to meet.
Elon Musk Pledges SpaceX Shares to Every US Kid
Q: So John, it's been over two decades worth of legal back and forth. So how did we get here?
John Fritze explains that military plea agreements in 2024 were revoked after bipartisan backlash, and that the Supreme Court's denial leaves the revocations in place.
Are Democrats Being Realistic About a Blue Wave?
Q: What does that look like in the most recent midterm elections?
Wolf notes that in both 2018 and 2022, the president's party lost House seats but gained Senate seats. He says Democrats would need four Senate pickups, and a majority would bring investigative and agenda-setting power without making major legislation easy.

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Frequently Asked Questions About CNN 5 Things

What is CNN 5 Things about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Five-story briefings cover a broad mix of hard news, global politics, health, technology, and policy, with recurring emphasis on international diplomacy, public health scares, cybersecurity and AI regulation, plus timely entertainment and human-interest angles. Sponsors and promotional reads appear within episodes, and guests range from CNN correspondents and medical experts to tech leaders and cultural commentators, creating a varied but consistently fast-paced briefing designed for busy listeners who want quick, credible context across topics.

A standout pattern is the integration of expert analysis with rolling news, including AI governance debates, OpenAI/Open-source model tensions, and health policy implications, alongside traditional... more

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2. Zeb Williams
3. Dorian Oseman
4. Tiffany Aquagu
5. Sanim Kuripshin
6. Jacqueline Ruggiero
7. Danny Collins
8. Maria Pia Megletta

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