
CNN 5 Things
CNN
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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United States
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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 every weekday morning, midday and evening. Plus, 5 Good Things and One Thing on the weekends.
Language:
English
Website:
http://discover.knit.audio/cnn/
Episodes
Navy Secretary Out, GA Wildfires, Shipwrecks Discovered and more
4/23/2026
The Navy Secretary out amid Iran blockade. Georgia wildfires burn dozens of homes. Source say Spirit Airlines close to getting a $500 million Federal bailout. Archeologists discover 124 shipwrecks in the Strait of Gibraltar. Plus, Prego unveils a device to record your dinner conversations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:08:46
RFK Jr.’s Testimony, Spirit Airlines Bailout, Gates Foundation Epstein Investigation and more
4/22/2026
Senators grilled Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in marathon hearings on Capitol Hill. The White House weighs in on the US-Iran ceasefire extension. A fuel shortage is impacting summer air travel – plus, new developments on a troubling airline’s rescue deal with the federal government. The Gates Foundation is zeroing in on ties to Jeffrey Epstein. And, a longtime Georgia Democrat has died. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:07:29
Trump's 'Limited Timeframe', TSA Pay Concerns, Clean Air Cities and more
4/22/2026
President Donald Trump extended the ceasefire with Iran - but how long is it supposed to last? The Department of Homeland Security is warning that it could soon run out of money to pay TSA workers. Some health experts are raising concerns about the Pentagon’s new vaccine policy. We break down why the Trump Administration is expanding research into psychedelic drugs. Plus, less American cities are ending up on an annual clean air list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:07:22
VA Voters Approve New Map, Close Call at JFK, Rep Resigns and more
4/22/2026
President Trump extends Iran ceasefire. VA voters approved new map that favors Democrats. Close call at JFK and Nashville airports as FAA touts improvements. Rep. Cherfilus-McCorrmick resigns from the US House. Plus, Kansas high school students ride to prom in hot-dog style. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:09:29
Strait at Center of Talks, House Lawmaker Resigns, Missing Scientists Investigation and more
4/21/2026
The next round of US-Iran peace talks is on hold as key officials gather at the White House for meetings. An embattled congresswoman at the center of an ethics probe steps down. We have new details about two US embassy officials killed in a Mexico car crash. An NFL coach breaks his silence on a photo scandal with a former reporter for The Athletic. Plus, recent cases of missing or dead scientists spark federal investigations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:06:49
US-Iran Talks Uncertain, Virginia Special Election, Shooting at Tourist Hotspot and more
4/21/2026
Tehran and Washington appear to be headed for for another round of talks, as President Trump issues threats. Retail sales climbed in March fueled by soaring gas prices. The confirmation hearing for President Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Reserve is underway. A special election in Virginia could reshape the state’s congressional map. Plus, one person was killed and 13 injured in a shooting at a major cultural site in Mexico. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:06:52
Labor Secretary Out, FBI Director Suing, Baby Bald Eagles and more
4/21/2026
Turmoil in Trump's inner circle. US and Iran talks are uncertain as the ceasefire deadline looms. Singer D4vd pleads not guilty to murder of 14-year-old girl. The Onion says it has reached a deal to take over Infowars. Plus, how you could name baby bald eagles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:09:09
Trump Administration Shakeup, D4vd Charged, Apple's New CEO and more
4/20/2026
We begin with the latest department head leaving the Trump administration. A second round of peace talks between the US and Iran remains uncertain as a deadline to extend a ceasefire looms. A planned scuffle turned into a deadly mass shooting in North Carolina. We have the latest developments on a singer arrested for a teenage girl’s death. The FBI director has filed a defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic. Plus, Apple’s leader in the post-Steve Jobs era is stepping down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:07:36
Louisiana Shooting Victims, Potential Talks in Pakistan, Robotic Warfare and more
4/20/2026
The eight children shot and killed by a family member in Shreveport, Louisiana have been identified. Vice President JD Vance is expected to attend a potential second round of talks with Iran in Pakistan. The Justice Department’s request for voting materials from Michigan’s 2024 presidential election has been denied. American importers can start applying for tariff refunds today. Plus, Ukraine says its deploying robots and drones on the frontlines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:07:34
Man Kills Eight Children, Trump's Bible Reading, Cancer Vaccine and more
4/20/2026
The US military fires on and seizes an Iranian ship. Eight children were killed in the worst mass shooting in the country, since 2024. President Trump announces an Oval Office Bible reading, amid a feud with the Pope. Promising new data from a pancreatic cancer vaccine trial. Plus, a hot air balloon makes an emergency landing in a backyard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:09:32
One Thing: A Former NASA Scientist Turns Anger Into Action
4/19/2026
Roughly 95,000 employees left federal science agencies between September 2024 and December 2025, according to the Partnership for Public Service. Former NASA climate scientist Kate Marvel recently joined that group, citing the administration’s funding cuts and attacks on climate and environmental regulations in her resignation letter. However, she remains hopeful about the future of the study of climate change – if her fellow scientists are willing to get angry about it. For more: Trump admin is pulling supercomputers out of key weather and climate research center --- Guest: Kate Marvel, former NASA climate scientist Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Editorial Support: Andrew Freedman Photo: Reid Wiseman/NASA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:23:16
A Real-Life Romance from a “Heated Rivalry”
4/18/2026
On one of the biggest stages in music, history was made. A "Heated Rivalry" lookalike contest turned into a real-life rom com. These ecosystem engineers are already hard at work helping combat climate change. This technology allowed a blind man to train and race for a marathon differently. Plus, why basketball fans love the G.O.A.T. debate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:14:37
Fragile US-Iran Talks, Anthropic’s White House Visit, Storms Hit Central US and more
4/17/2026
President Donald Trump says the US and Iran are moving forward, as questions linger about the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The Justice Department is shaking up its investigation into a prominent Trump critic. Congress passed a short extension of a critical foreign surveillance program. The severe storms slamming the Midwest and Central US may lighten up this weekend. Plus, the CEO of a blacklisted AI company meets with the president’s top advisor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:07:14
Strait of Hormuz Reopens, ICE Director Steps Down, Singer Arrested and more
4/17/2026
Iranian officials say the Strait of Hormuz is now fully open. British counterterrorism officers are investigating an incident at the Israeli Embassy in London. Todd Lyons shed some light on the decision to leave his role as acting ICE Director. The House Republican majority is even more narrow with this special election victory. Plus, a popular singer-songwriter has been arrested on suspicion of killing a 14-year-old. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:07:31
New Ceasefire, Trump's CDC Pick, Historic Flooding and more
4/17/2026
10-day ceasefire takes effect between Israel and Lebanon. Virginia's former lieutenant governor murders his wife before killing himself. President Trump nominates Coast Guard veteran as the new CDC Director. More than 10 million people are under a severe storm threat amid historic flooding. Plus, an NYPD office on horseback chases purse-snatching suspect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:08:52
Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire, Artemis II Crew Q&A, Trump’s CDC Pick and more
4/16/2026
A ceasefire in Lebanon is in effect as President Donald Trump voices confidence in a deal with Iran. We’re hearing from the Artemis II astronauts for the first time since their historic moon mission. We have new developments in a winding legal saga around Trump’s controversial White House ballroom project. An arrest warrant has been issued to an ICE officer accused of pulling a gun on a Minnesota driver. Plus, Trump’s latest nominee to lead the CDC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:06:41
Ceasefire Uncertainty, Fmr. Virginia Official Murder-Suicide, Katy Perry Probe and more
4/16/2026
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the US ceasefire with Iran is holding for now, as talks between Lebanon and Israel stall. Police found a former prominent Virginia politician and his wife dead in their home. Russia launched one of its largest drone and missile attacks on Ukraine this year. Pope Leo issues more warnings amid the war of words with President Trump. Plus, Australian authorities are investigating serious allegations against pop star Katy Perry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:06:52
Trump's Fed Threat, Ticketmaster Verdict, Plane Bunk Beds and more
4/16/2026
Pakistan’s Army Chief is in Iran as Israel and Lebanon are set to talk today. President Trump threatens to fire the Fed Chair. A judge orders damaged Camp Mystic buildings remain untouched. Ticketmaster loses in court. Plus, Air New Zealand rolls out bunk beds for economy passengers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:08:44
US-Iran Deal Prospects, FISA Vote Delayed, Ticket Giant Verdict and more
4/15/2026
The White House appears optimistic about a deal with Iran as Israel weighs a possible ceasefire with Lebanon. We’ll also update you on the truce between Israel and Hamas. President Donald Trump has given this Supreme Court justice’s possible retirement some thought. Some House Republicans are at odds about renewing the nation’s spy powers program. Plus, what a jury decided in a high-stakes antitrust trial over Live Nation and Ticketmaster’s business practices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:06:20
Strait Tensions, Trump Fires Back at Pope, Russini Out and more
4/15/2026
The US has not yet formally agreed to a ceasefire extension with Iran, as it continues its blockade of Iranian ports. President Donald Trump is threatening the Federal Reserve Chair’s job -- and continuing his push back against Pope Leo XIV. Turkey is reeling from a rare, second school shooting in two days. Plus, an NFL reporter is out of a job after a tabloid scandal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:07:33