
CNN 5 Things
CNN
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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News & Politics Podcasts
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CNN
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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.
Language:
English
Website:
http://discover.knit.audio/cnn/
Episodes
'One Issue' on Ukraine Ceasefire, Vance in Minneapolis, Oscar Nominations and more
1/22/2026
President Donald Trump has just met with Ukraine’s leader at Davos. Meanwhile, a stark warning about the Transatlantic relationship. The Vice President is visiting Minneapolis as tensions in the Twin Cities continue. Former special counsel Jack Smith is testifying on Capitol Hill. Plus, which film has scooped a record-breaking number of Oscar nominations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:06:48
Greenland Deal, ICE Crackdown Spreads, Uvalde Officer Cleared and more
1/22/2026
President Donald Trump has announced a “concept of a deal” for Greenland at Davos. Immigration authorities are targeting a new state. Several people are missing in New Zealand after a landslide at a popular holiday campsite. We explain how the cop at the center of the Uvalde school shooting was cleared of child endangerment charges. Plus, a congressional redistricting battle in New York City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:06:45
Trump Drops Tariff Threat, New Immigration Crackdown, Clintons in Contempt and more
1/21/2026
We start with President Donald Trump’s new framework deal for Greenland. A top bank executive raised an alarm over one of Trump’s economic policies. Federal immigration authorities are launching a new operation. Lawmakers are one step closer to holding the Clintons in contempt. Plus, the Supreme Court is skeptical about Trump’s authority over firing a Federal Reserve official. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:06:50
Trump ‘Won’t Use Force’, MN Legal Showdowns, Eastern Winter Storm and more
1/21/2026
President Donald Trump seemed to rule out using force to take Greenland in his speech at Davos. Meanwhile, Trump is set to meet with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky at the summit. The legal battles over the immigration crackdown in Minnesota are heating up. A Supreme Court case is putting the Federal Reserve’s independence to the test. Plus, an intense winter storm is coming to a large chunk of the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:06:54
Trump in Davos, Lindsey Halligan Departs, DOGE Security Breaches and more
1/21/2026
President Donald Trump is set to be at the World Economic Forum in Davos with Greenland top of the agenda. Lindsey Halligan is stepping away from her as US Attorney role. The Justice Department admits that DOGE employees have inappropriately handled sensitive data. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has joined Trump’s “Board of Peace” for Gaza. Plus, the man who assassinated Japan’s former Prime Minister has been sentenced. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:06:48
365 Days of Trump 2.0, Major Winter Storm, Dow Falls and more
1/20/2026
We start with key takeaways from President Donald Trump’s speech on his first year back in office. Parts of the US are bracing for a massive winter storm. Investors’ fears over Trump’s Greenland ambitions sent stocks sliding. The Justice Department is taking legal action against state and local officials in Minnesota. Plus, we’ll tell you how the Supreme Court is leaning over the latest gun rights dispute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:06:54
Greenland ‘Will Fight Back’, Stocks Tumble, MN Lawsuits and more
1/20/2026
A lawmaker in Greenland says the country is prepared to defend itself in the face of President Donald Trump’s plans to annex it. Meanwhile, global stock markets are not reacting well to Trump's threats. The Justice Department has lodged legal appeals to ramp up its immigration crackdown. It’s been a year since a measles outbreak started in Texas and cases are still rising. Plus, Netflix has revised its offer for Warner Bros. Discovery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:06:47
Trump Shares Greenland Texts, FBI Renee Good Probe, Indiana Hoosiers Win and more
1/20/2026
President Donald Trump has sent a flurry of social media posts aimed at European leaders who have challenged him on Greenland. The FBI only briefly opened a civil rights investigation into the shooter of Renee Good before switching focus. Thousands of buildings in Kyiv are without heating in freezing temperatures. Medical groups are suing to reverse the government’s new childhood vaccine recommendations. Plus, the Indiana Hoosiers have made college football history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:06:42
Europe Resists Trump, Springsteen Slams ICE, Valentino Dies and more
1/19/2026
We start with a message from Europe over President Donald Trump’s tariff threats in his bid for Greenland. A rock legend echoed most Americans’ sentiment in a poll about Trump’s ICE crackdown. A dangerous cold snap led to a massive car pileup on a highway in Michigan. A trial between a royal and a tabloid publisher is playing out in court. Plus, an Italian fashion icon has died. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:06:53
US-Europe Tensions, MN Church Investigation, Controversial Gaza Board Invites and more
1/19/2026
President Donald Trump has given a new reason for this effort to annex Greenland. A church in Minnesota where a pastor is reportedly an ICE member has become a site of new tensions. Trump has invited some controversial world leaders to his so-called "Board of Peace" for Gaza. Barely any Americans are satisfied with the number of Jeffrey Epstein case files released. Plus, China’s birthrate has shrank for the 4th year in a row. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:06:46
Greenland Tariffs, Soldiers to Minneapolis, Spain Train Crash and more
1/19/2026
We start with how European leaders are responding to President Donald Trump’s tariff on countries who don't support his attempt to control Greenland. The Pentagon is preparing to send more than 1,500 troops to Minnesota. Iran’s supreme leader has acknowledged that thousands of people have died during the unrest in the country. Two trains have collided in Spain, killing dozens of people. Plus, there's a huge price tag to join Trump’s so-called “Board of Peace” for Gaza. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:06:44
One Thing: ‘We Do Not Want to Become Americans’: Greenlanders on Trump’s Threats
1/18/2026
President Trump has not backed down on his threats to take control of Greenland, potentially by military force. Danish officials have also not backed down on their insistence that their territory is not for sale. So where does this go from here? How could things play out if Trump does follow through? And how do Greenlanders feel about being caught in the middle? CNN went to the island to find out. For more: Worried Greenlanders fear for future as Trump threatens US takeover --- Guest: Nic Robertson, CNN International Diplomatic Editor Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Editorial Support: Caroline Paterson & Benjamin Brown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:24:53
5 Good Things: This Teen Faced the Dark Side of AI and Fought Back
1/17/2026
What started as a random video turned into a movement for women in perimenopause and beyond. A teen is using her own traumatic experience to educate schools and her peers about the dangers of deepfakes. Barbie just got more inclusive. If your dog perks up when you talk, new research might explain why. Plus, how bereaved parents continued their child’s legacy. Sign up for the CNN 5 Good Things newsletter here. Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco Producer: Eryn Mathewson, Joshan Chana Showrunner: Faiz Jamil Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:14:41
Trump on Insurrection Act, Kirk Assassin in Court, Miracle Organ Transplant and more
1/16/2026
We’ll tell you where President Donald Trump’s threats to invoke a rarely used law over heated clashes in Minnesota now stand. Parts of the US could see snow this weekend. We break down why defense attorneys for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk are alleging a conflict of interest. The Trump administration and governors are making a new push to lower consumer energy bills. Plus, life-changing news for the man among the world’s first recipients of a genetically modified pig. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:06:53
Minneapolis Clashes, Cautious Calm in Iran, Trump’s ‘Unhinged’ Diet and more
1/16/2026
We break down what happened after another night of unrest in Minneapolis. A new CNN poll on President Donald Trump’s first year back in office paints a grim picture for Republicans. There's a cautious calm in Iran after weeks of deadly protests. We explain why the CIA’s director has travelled to Venezuela. Plus, the man responsible for making America healthy again has poked fun of Trump's diet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:06:46
Unrest in Minneapolis, Trump’s Healthcare Plan, 'Mistake' Deportation and more
1/16/2026
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 access data from voter rolls. The Trump administration has apologized for mistakenly deporting a student. Plus, South Korea’s former President has been sentenced. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:07:00
ACLU Sues Feds, Machado at the WH, NCAA Players Charged and more
1/15/2026
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 to buy a home. Plus, new charges in an international sports betting scheme. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:06:53
Insurrection Act Threat, Mahmoud Khalil Decision, Greenland Polling and more
1/15/2026
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 may spread beyond its borders. A poll shows Americans have a pretty decisive opinion about the US taking control of Greenland. Plus, X’s Grok AI Chatbot will no longer be able to digitally undress people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:06:47
Iran Executions ‘Stopped’, Another Minneapolis Shooting, Crew-11 Returns and more
1/15/2026
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 government’s military action in Venezuela. New figures show more people are opting out of childhood vaccines. Plus, the Crew-11 astronauts have landed back on Earth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:06:48
Trump on Iran executions, ‘Disagreement’ over Greenland, Astronauts’ Early Return and more
1/14/2026
We start with new information about the fate of a detained Iranian protester. Senators face another key vote over whether to limit Trump’s war powers in Venezuela. Trump officials met with leaders from Greenland and Denmark at the White House. A judge heard from both sides in a lawsuit challenging ICE patrols in Minnesota. Plus, four astronauts are making the trip back to Earth ahead of schedule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:06:31