Podcast
CNN 5 Things
Hosted by CNN Podcasts · EN
We bring you 5 stories that will get you up to speed and on with your day. Updates every weekday morning, midday and evening. Plus, 5 Good Things and One Thing on the weekends.
182episodes
Episodes
Newest firstAll episodes
‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund Paused, Whiplash Diplomacy, Tennis Queen Returns and more
4d ago00:07:14Tap to summarizeWe start with a controversial fund of the Trump administration up in the air. The US and Iran have contradictory words on where things stand with peace talks. We’ll tell you which state is the first to sue an AI company over safety concerns on children. We have some encouraging signs on the Ebola outbreak in central Africa. Plus, a tennis icon is picking up her racket again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Iran Suspends Talks, Laos Cave Rescue Continues, YouTubers Dominate Box Office and More
4d ago00:08:09Tap to summarizeran is suspending talks with the US over Israel’s strikes on Lebanon, according to the semi-official Tasnim news agency. Rescue divers in Laos are investigating a vertical shaft as they continue to search for two villagers missing in a flooded-out cave. The US job market is strong on paper, whowhy is it so tough for some to find a job? We’ll investigate. An experimental pill is showing promise to in treating deadly form of pancreatic cancer. And experts say a pair of Hollywood horror hits show how YouTube creators can help draw young viewers to movie theaters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Officer Fired, NJ Protester Arrests, Hurricane Season and more
5d ago00:09:03Tap to summarizeThe U.S. and Iran exchange fresh attacks as negations continue. More protesters were arrested outside a New Jersey detention center, as a curfew takes effect. An officer in North Carolina has been fired for repeatedly punching a woman. FEMA insiders sound alarm bells as hurricane season begins. Plus, a flight attendant retires after over 66 years on the job. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →
One Thing: Why Erin Brockovich is Setting Her Sights on AI Data Centers
6d ago00:28:02Tap to summarizeErin Brockovich rose to fame after the release of a 2000 Hollywood movie, starring Julia Roberts, which told the story of her real-life fight to bring justice to a small town affected by a utility company’s pollution. Now, she is lending her voice to the growing opposition to AI data centers, which tech companies say are needed to fuel economic growth and national security. But who is the true villain in this story? For more: Why Utah residents are protesting a massive AI data center project backed by Kevin O’Leary --- Guest: Elizabeth Martorana & Erin Brockovich, consumer advocate Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Photo By: Alan Freed/Reuters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →
5 Good Things: The Firsts, Fastest, and Most-Evers on Everest
1w ago00:16:25Tap to summarizeA sixth grader from Virginia isn’t a sore loser at this year’s Spelling Bee. Several climbers etched their names into the history books this month on the tallest mountain in the world.A 6-year-old from Gloucester, England got creative to raise money for charity in honor of his dog. A Michigan welder is set to make history at the “Olympics of skilled trades.” Plus, scientists may have finally solved the mystery of the T. Rex’s tiny arms. Sign up for the CNN 5 Good Things newsletter here. Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco Producer: Eryn Mathewson Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin Editorial Support: Chelsea Cook, Coy Wire, Laura Jackson, Isa Soares Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Trump on Iran Deal, Pam Bondi Hearing, Kennedy Center Update and more
1w ago00:07:18Tap to summarizeA potential framework for peace is still on the table for the US and Iran, pending President Donald Trump’s sign-off. We have details on a former attorney general’s long-sought interview with House lawmakers on the Jeffrey Epstein files. We’ll tell you the latest state to pass a new congressional map favoring Republicans. There’re new developments on an ICE agent charged in connection to a shooting. Plus, one of Trump’s controversial DC remodeling projects takes a legal setback. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →CNN At Cave Rescue, ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’ Paused, AI Voice Scams and more
1w ago00:07:16Tap to summarizeCNN is on scene in Laos as a desperate rescue attempt is underway to free five villagers trapped in a cave. A federal judge pumps the brakes on the Trump administration's controversial ‘anti-weaponization’ fund. Clashes continue outside an ICE detention center in Newark, New Jersey, as DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin floats a plan that could disrupt air travel. And, AI voice scams are on the rise – we'll tell you what to look out for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Blue Origin Explosion, Spelling Bee Champ, Roller Coaster Rescue and more
1w ago00:08:31Tap to summarizeFormer Attorney General Pam Bondi to be interviewed on Capitol Hill about the Epstein Files. A Kenyan court suspends a plan for a U.S. Ebola quarantine site. Blue Origin’s new Glenn rocket explodes during a ground test. Eight kids were stuck 100 feet in the air for four hours when a Roller malfunctioned. Shrey Parikh wins the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Potential US-Iran Deal, Inflation Jumps, Trump on $250 Bill and more
1w ago00:06:54Tap to summarizeWe start with a tentative agreement between the US and Tehran amid a fragile ceasefire. We’ll tell you what the latest data from a key inflation gauge means for your wallet. More parts of Gaza are set to be under Israeli military control. A former CIA officer is accused of stealing from the government. Plus, the Trump administration is making money moves to celebrate the country’s anniversary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Shrinking Oil Reserves, Betting Loopholes, Jill Biden Revelations and more
1w ago00:08:04Tap to summarizeNew military action between the US and Iranian forces is reigniting questions about the fragile ceasefire between both countries. We explain why the US emergency oil stockpile have fallen significantly below pre-war levels. A likely winner has emerged from the redistricting war between Republicans and Democrats. A new generation of users has found a way to engage in online gambling — and it’s raising new ethical questions. Plus, a former first lady is opening up about the debate performance that changed her husband’s political career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →