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| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 3614 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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We start with the latest disaster relief efforts in Venezuela following last week’s devastating earthquakes. There are mixed signals about new talks between the US and Iran. We have details on a suspected incident between a drone and a commercial pla... more
The Supreme Court handed President Donald Trump a big win in a case that allows him to vastly expanded powers to fire officials at federal agencies. Rescue crews in Venezuela are racing to find survivors. Five people were killed in a rare mass shooti... more
The US will "stand down" after volatile days in the Strait of Hormuz. Some incredible rescues happen as the death toll from the earthquakes in Venezuela passes 1,450. Three firefighters have been killed amid raging wildfires out west. Two Dan Sulliv... more
Over the past few weeks, a small player protest over Pride uniforms has kicked off a controversy in Major League Baseball. Some LGBTQ fans and politicians are angry (for very different reasons), and the episode is raising questions about LGBTQ progre... more
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I appreciate the effort the network puts into delivering news, but I’ve noticed that the loud background music and frequent ads in the middle of reports make it hard to follow the updates clearly. It would be helpful if the background music were lowered or removed and the timing of ads adjusted so that viewers can focus on the news without distractions.
Why does Kate Baldwin deliver the news like she is an Instagram influencer? So unprofessional I had to stop listening to keep my nervous system in check.
Terrible, hosts sarcasm and biased tone is obnoxious
I like this show, but I dislike it when they play what I assume is a TV version in the morning. It is especially frustrating when it is obviously visual content. I'm on the verge of taking out of my morning line up.
This is supposed to be a clean, simple news reporting show. Since the addition of the drum beats in the back ground- they are ruining it. I've switched to a "clean" source. (no drum circle over my news)
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A fast-paced current-events show that delivers five brief stories each episode, plus recurring human-interest and culture segments. Topics span politics, health, international affairs, technology, and everyday life, with guests ranging from policy experts to celebrities who add cultural context. The format is concise, news-forward, and designed for listeners who want quick, reliable updates with occasional deeper dives via expert segments. Notable strengths include a mix of hard news, analysis, and timely human-interest pieces that keep the roster fresh and relevant to professionals and general audiences alike. A few listeners appear divided by recent format tweaks, but the show consistently attracts high-profile guests and in-depthCNN repo... more
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Recent guests on CNN 5 Things include:
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2. Anthony Donahue
3. Joseph Aoun
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5. Dr. Sue Varma
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7. Betsy Klein
8. Jill Biden
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