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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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Tensions have flared for another night between protestors and federal officers in Minneapolis. President Donald Trump has unveiled a new plan to try and lower healthcare costs. A federal court has dealt a blow to the Justice Department’s effort to ac... more

We start with the latest court battle over President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement. Venezuela’s opposition leader met with Trump at the White House. Iran’s neighboring countries ease tensions with the US. We have good news for people looking... more

President Donald Trump is threatening to invoke the Insurrection Act as unrest in Minneapolis continues. A federal appeals court has reversed a lower court order that released activist Mahmoud Khalil from custody. Iran’s government is warning unrest ... more

President Donald Trump says scheduled executions of detained prisoners in Iran have been called off. There’s been another shooting in Minneapolis involving a federal agent. A tie-breaking vote had to be cast in the Senate on a bill to curb the govern... more

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Recent Guests

Mayumi Berry
A transgender athlete who faced challenges while competing
Louisiana Tech University
Episode: One Thing: The Supreme Court Enters the Debate Over Transgender Athletes
Robbie Stein
Vice President of Product at Google Search
Google
Episode: Greenland Threats Escalate, Venezuelan Oil Sales, WY Abortion Laws and more
Dick Wendy
An 83-year-old comedy audience member who had a cardiac arrest during a show
Episode: 5 Good Things: Updates to Our Favorite Stories From 2025: Pt. 2
Drew Lynch
Comedian who experienced an emergency during his performance
Episode: 5 Good Things: Updates to Our Favorite Stories From 2025: Pt. 2
Janine Ben-Dixon
Director of Wildlife Rehabilitation at Sweepbriar Nature Center
Sweepbriar Nature Center
Episode: 5 Good Things: Updates to Our Favorite Stories From 2025: Pt. 2
Rodney Cochran
Heart transplant athlete from O'Fallon, IL
Episode: 5 Good Things: Updates to Our Favorite Stories From 2025: Pt. 2
Nick Watt
CNN correspondent reporting from Los Angeles
CNN
Episode: 5 Good Things: Updates to Our Favorite Stories From 2025: Pt. 2
Claire Duffy
Host of CNN's podcast Terms of Service
CNN
Episode: 5 Things New Year's Day Special
Pam Bondi
Attorney General who commented on the Epstein files
Government
Episode: 5 Things New Year's Day Special

Host

Bo Polanco, Krista Bo Polanco, Ifeoma Dike, David Reind, Josh
Hosts of the daily news updates, bringing a mix of perspectives from their journalistic backgrounds and enhancing audience engagement with insightful commentary on current events.

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars from 3.5k ratings
  • Choose better ads

    UPDATE: I wrote my last review in August, and the baby ad is still playing. Now it's moved to mid roll, which I feel like I shouldn't have to clarify on behalf of everyone else, but what we really meant was to get rid of the ad altogether. Please. Whatever fees you have to pay to break the contract, just pay it. I still don't know what it's for and if I ever do find out what it's for I will boycott that product.

    I don't know why you would choose to run ads for the first thing is babies, crying... more

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    1
    MCDanTan
    United States2 months ago
  • Thank you

    Thank you so much for the “Good Things” episodes. They brighten my day and I love to share them with friends. This is a time when hope is needed, and you are admirably stepping up to the task of providing it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    O’Beckers
    United States2 months ago
  • Crying baby - stop

    I'm done. The crying baby ad is insufferable. If this is a contract thing, the least you could do is acknowledge our feeeback. Insane.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    KDM950
    United States2 months ago
  • I’ve stopped listening because of the crying baby ad.

    I’m stunned that someone even approved this ad. I’ve stopped listening and I’m certainly never going to use LegalZoom after what can only be described as one of the most annoying ads I’ve ever encountered.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    austin.zip
    United States3 months ago
  • 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’

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    WhatBabakSays
    United States3 months ago

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Positive feedback often highlights the blend of serious news with uplifting stories, appealing to a wide audience.
Listeners appreciate the punctuality and brevity of content updates, making it easy to stay informed during busy days.
Criticism frequently targets the selection of ads, particularly those that seem out of place or overly intrusive during daily updates.

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One Thing: The Supreme Court Enters the Debate Over Transgender Athletes
Q: How might this affect the outcome for Becky Pepper Jackson's case?
It's challenging due to the conservative makeup of the current Supreme Court, which has shown skepticism towards transgender discrimination claims.
One Thing: The Supreme Court Enters the Debate Over Transgender Athletes
Q: What are the plaintiffs arguing in these specific cases?
They argue that the laws violate Title IX and the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment.
5 Good Things: Updates to Our Favorite Stories From 2025: Pt. 1
Q: Tell us about the FDA approved clinical trials.
These trials are allowing a more robust group of patients, moving beyond just the sickest individuals to test the durability and effectiveness of pig organs.
5 Good Things: Updates to Our Favorite Stories From 2025: Pt. 1
Q: How are they doing, and what are we learning from them?
We're learning a lot from the medical pioneers who received pig organ transplants, showing progress in xenotransplantation.
One Thing: States Want to Write The Rules of AI. Trump Won’t Let Them.
Q: What are the concerns here about a lack of regulation?
The concerns revolve around ensuring safety, as AI evolves rapidly, and the need to establish regulations before potential negative outcomes occur.

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

Content focuses on delivering concise updates about prominent news stories with a strong emphasis on current events. Key topics include political developments, legal issues, social justice initiatives, and international affairs. The format is designed for listeners seeking quick, informative briefings, occurring multiple times a day to keep audiences updated on evolving news narratives. Unique aspects include the integration of uplifting stories alongside grave news, presenting a balanced view of the day's happenings.

Noteworthy segments cover heartwarming human interest stories, significant court rulings, and impactful political news, giving listeners diverse insights into both national and global events. This podcast is particularly usef... more

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