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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 at 6am, 12pm, and 6pm Eastern, every weekday.

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Latest Episodes

The FAA is set to cut flights at dozens of airports, as the government shutdown continues. We have the latest on the investigation into the UPS plane crash in Kentucky. The Philippines has been devastated by the deadliest storm to hit Asia this year,... more

We start with the key takeaways on a Supreme Court hearing about President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Federal authorities gave an update on a deadly UPS plane crash investigation. Trump broke his silence on Zohran Mamdani’s win in NYC’s mayoral race. We... more

The government shutdown is now the longest in American history. We have the key takeaways from last night’s sweep of election wins for Democrats. There’s some good news about the US economy. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court will hear arguments over Presi... more

We start with Zohran Mamdani’s historic victory in New York City’s mayoral race. It was also a big night for Democrats with governor races in Virginia and New Jersey. Meanwhile, California held a critical vote on the state’s congressional map. A plan... more

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Recent Guests

Elie Bryan
Recent graduate seeking a job in social media marketing
Episode: One Thing: Why Job Hunting Feels Impossible Right Now
Amy Suman
Experienced educator with over 20 years in teaching and administration, currently job searching.
Episode: One Thing: Why Job Hunting Feels Impossible Right Now
Diane Swonk
Chief economist at KPMG
KPMG
Episode: One Thing: Why Job Hunting Feels Impossible Right Now
Zohran Mamdani
Democratic nominee for mayor of New York City
New York City
Episode: 'No Crazy War’, Jeffries Endorses Mamdani, East Ballroom Donors and more
Graham Plattner
Democratic Senate candidate from Maine
Episode: NC’s New Map, 8th US Strike, a Controversial Tattoo and more
Virginia Giuffre
One of the most prominent victims of Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking ring
Episode: Trump-Putin summit stalled, Vance in Israel, Giuffre’s memoir & more
Charlie Kirk
Conservative political activist and posthumous recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom
Turning Point USA
Episode: Trump warns Hamas, Charlie Kirk honored, D'Angelo dies & more
Liz Martorana
Resident concerned about the impact of data centers on her community
Episode: One Thing: How the AI Boom Is Costing You More at Home
Ari Peksoe
Director of the Electricity Law Initiative at Harvard Law School
Harvard Law School
Episode: One Thing: How the AI Boom Is Costing You More at Home

Hosts

Ifeoma Dike
Host from CNN
Josh Anshana
Co-host from CNN

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars from 3.4k ratings
  • My daily news source.

    I like the 6AM, 12PM, 6PM schedule because anything more than that is repetitive. But they need to rotate out their commercials, the crying baby is over done’

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    WhatBabakSays
    United Statesa month ago
  • Crying Baby

    Stop the crying baby ad. It is so dang triggering. My kid is 6 years old and that ad is literally giving me flashbacks of postpartum depression. Choose better ads. Way to go Legal Zoom, “how do I be as annoying as humanly possible?” What’s next fingernails on a chalkboard?

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    MSRD16
    United Statesa month ago
  • Choose better ads

    I don't know why you would choose to run ads for the first thing is babies, crying in car alarms, especially for your early podcast. I like the format and the content of the actual podcast, but I still don't want to listen to a baby crying on my rush-hour traffic. This is gone on for weeks now and I still don't know what the ad is for cause I keep skipping it.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    MCDanTan
    United Statesa month ago
  • Baby crying to wake up?!?!?

    Content is good!! Change your commercials! No one wants to hear a crying baby as they wake up!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    cmarquez0011
    United Statesa month ago
  • UNLISTENABLE

    This podcast has continued to cut back time after time since it’s inception. They used to have multiple briefings with a variety of news throughout the day. Now it’s just three short briefings with the same nonsense. Oh, and they have the absolute worst commercials ever, including a screaming baby. The second podcast starts. STOP the insanity!

    PS… Still WAY better than fake, tabloid trash, like Fox News.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Vegas AC
    United Statesa month ago

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Feedback shows mixed reactions about certain segments, especially when it comes to ads or background music that may distract from the content.
Listeners appreciate the quick summaries and find the format extremely convenient for staying informed throughout the day.
Critics express concerns about perceived biases in the selection and framing of news stories, highlighting a potential leaning in their coverage.
Many enjoy the hosts' delivery and find the news presented to be timely and relevant.

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#23
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#90
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#33
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#63
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#147
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One Thing: Why Job Hunting Feels Impossible Right Now
Q: Is it worse for certain groups?
Yes, particularly for black workers, especially women with high education levels, who have been severely impacted by rising childcare costs and labor market dynamics.
One Thing: Why Job Hunting Feels Impossible Right Now
Q: What is the state of the US job market right now?
The job market is described as very low hire and low fire, with a stuck labor environment complicated by factors like government shutdown and AI introduction.
One Thing: How the AI Boom Is Costing You More at Home
Q: What can the average person do about the rising costs associated with these tech facilities?
Ari suggests the public should raise awareness and direct complaints to local utilities and regulators to emphasize the need for fair infrastructure costs.
One Thing: How the AI Boom Is Costing You More at Home
Q: How does this end up impacting the end consumer in the form of higher electricity bills?
Ari explains that the increase in electricity bills is due to the rising costs incurred by local utilities as they adapt to the needs of new data centers.
One Thing: Bad Bunny Is Everywhere. Not Everyone Is Happy About It.
Q: Why do you think that is?
His authenticity resonates with audiences, making his political activism feel genuine and connected to the public.

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Listeners can enjoy a concise recap of major current events, with coverage primarily focusing on political news, social issues, and significant global occurrences. Each episode, released multiple times daily, aims to inform the audience swiftly without sacrificing depth, making it ideal for busy adults seeking to stay updated. The structure emphasizes a blend of critical updates and lighter segments, fostering both awareness and engagement in today's fast-paced information environment. The unique formatting, with distinct updates throughout the day, differentiates it from typical daily news offerings, appealing to those who prefer bite-sized news segments.

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Recent guests on CNN 5 Things include:

1. Elie Bryan
2. Amy Suman
3. Diane Swonk
4. Zohran Mamdani
5. Graham Plattner
6. Virginia Giuffre
7. Charlie Kirk
8. Liz Martorana

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