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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 every weekday morning, midday and evening. Plus, 5 Good Things and One Thing on the weekends.
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Colombia Earthquake, Jalapeño Recall, AOC’s Egg Freezing and More
5d ago00:08:00Tap to summarizeA massive earthquake rattles Colombia, killing dozens. Iran has laid out a series of demands for the US before it reopens the Strait of Hormuz – what can a recent CNN interview with a hardline regime figure tell us about what happens next? Taylor Farms, already under fire for being linked to tainted lettuce, pulls back peppers over salmonella concerns. An Alaska Airlines flight locks down its cockpit after reporting passenger threats. And, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez opens up about why she is freezing her eggs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Boat Capsizes in NYC, Flesh-Eating Bacteria, Tupac Trial and more
5d ago00:08:14Tap to summarizePresident Trump hits a roadblock in both Iran and Gaza pace talks. A boat captain charged after a mother and baby were killed in New York City. Jury selection begins for a man charged in Tupac’s murder. There is a surge of flesh-eating bacterial infections on the Gulf Coast. Plus, a raccoon is freed after getting its head stuck in a jar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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One Thing: The Complicated Politics of Trump’s ‘Patriot Games’
6d ago00:28:57Tap to summarizeThis week, one male and one female teenage athlete from every state and US territory will take place in the first-ever ‘Patriot Games,’ an athletic competition tied to America’s 250th birthday celebrations. But the politics of the moment and comparisons to the dystopian ‘Hunger Games’ stories are complicating the optics of the event. We hear from multiple participants about why they are trying to block out the noise and explore how Trump has worked to reshape sports – and America’s 250th birthday – in his image. For more: Trump’s Patriot Games are billed as a youth sports contest. They’re also a test of patriotic branding --- Guests: Isabelle Khurshudyan, CNN Senior Enterprise Reporter & Cari Champion, CNN Contributor Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Senior Director of Podcasts: Zach Goldbaum Editorial Support: Piper Hudspeth Blackburn Photo: Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Strait of Hormuz Deal Status, New CDC Director, Blogger’s Troubling Livestream and more
1w ago00:06:43Tap to summarizeWe start with mixed messages on plans for the future of a critical waterway in the Middle East. A progressive nominee traded attacks with his GOP rival after a major Senate primary in Michigan. We have an update on a program that temporarily protected Haitians from deportation. The Senate has confirmed the CDC’s first official leader in a year. Plus, why a livestream had police show up at a celebrity’s home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →El-Sayed Wins Michigan Dem Primary, Another Rogue AI Agent, Disney on TikTok and More
1w ago00:08:10Tap to summarizeThe progressive wing of the Democratic Party continues to build momentum after Abdul Al-Sayed squeaks out a primary win in Michigan in a key race for Senate control. Another artificial intelligence agent went way off script during a cybersecurity test. The FAA is investigating an air safety incident involving President Donald Trump’s Marine One helicopter. A Republican congressman up for re-election throws in the towel after an ethics panel investigation. And Disney teams up with TikTok – we’ll explain how it could impact what you see on your ‘For You’ page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Arrest at Trump Club, MI Senate Primary, Salmonella Outbreak and more
1w ago00:08:28Tap to summarizeThe Michigan Senate primary is still too close to call. A man has been arrested outside the Trump golf course in California. Ohio Rep. Max Miller denies abuse allegations in a CNN interview. Chipotle pulls jalapeños from some stores amid a salmonella outbreak probe. Plus, a Florida steakhouse offers a nude dining night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Potential US-Iran Agreement, Rep. Max Miller Investigation, SpaceX Rocket’s Collision Course and more
2w ago00:07:10Tap to summarizeWe start with a progress report on Qatar’s latest efforts to broker an agreement between the US and Iran. The House Ethics Committee says it’s investigating a series of allegations involving Ohio Rep. Max Miller. The White House is meeting with top AI companies to discuss a new framework for reviewing advanced AI models. Los Angeles County Fire officials released a report detailing the cause of the deadly 2025 Eaton Fire. Plus, we’ll tell you why NASA isn’t worried about a SpaceX rocket that’s expected to crash into the moon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Blanche Moves Forward, ICE Detainee Dies, Ariana Grande Steps Back and More
2w ago00:07:34Tap to summarizeAfter a back and forth over President Donald Trump’s anti-weaponization fund, Todd Blanche moves one step closer to being confirmed as attorney general. Pressure is mounting on Ohio Rep. Max Miller to abandon his reelection campaign after accusations of abuse – but he’s denying the allegations and staying in the race. A detainee dies at a controversial ICE detention center in New Jersey. Migrants are rescued from a burning vessel in the English Channel. And Ariana Grande says she’s taking a step back from public view – we'll tell you why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Vote on Blanche for AG, Arson Arrest, Granny "adopts" Michael B. Jordan and more
2w ago00:09:02Tap to summarizeGOP holdouts say they’ll back Todd Blanche for Attorney General. Primaries happen in five states today. A suspect has been arrested on arson charges connected to the wildfires in Washington State. President Trump is furious at Jeanine Pirro over the reflection pool case. Plus, Michael B. Jordan's "adopted" granny. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →First Cyclosporiasis Deaths, Cuba Blackout, Reflecting Pool Fallout and more
2w ago00:07:15Tap to summarizeWe start with the latest on raging wildfires devastating communities across Washington state. Two people have died from an infectious outbreak that can lead to severe diarrhea – we’ll tell you where. Todd Blanche’s confirmation for attorney general appears to be back on track. Millions in Cuba are without power as the island struggles to bounce back from crippling US sanctions. Plus, President Donald Trump blasts Jeanine Pirro over the DOJ’s unraveled vandalism case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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