
CNN 5 Things
CNN
We bring you 5 stories that will get you up to speed and on with your day. Updates at 7am, 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 7am, 12pm, and 6pm Eastern, every weekday.
Language:
English
Website:
http://discover.knit.audio/cnn/
Episodes
Bill Clinton Deposition, Federal Anthropic Phase Out, NASA’s Moon Landing Changes and more
2/27/2026
We start with details on former President Bill Clinton’s testimony to lawmakers in their Jeffrey Epstein investigation. The US ambassador to Israel gave an urgent warning over a potential US military strike on Iran. President Donald Trump made a major move against an American AI company. The father of a teenage Georgia school shooter took the stand in his own defense. Plus, why NASA’s plans to put man back on the moon will look differently. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:06:44
Anthropic’s Red Lines, US Measles Milestone, AI-Fueled Job Cuts and more
2/27/2026
It’s former President Bill Clinton’s turn to testify before the House Oversight committee in its Jefferey Epstein probe. AI company Anthropic faces a key deadline from the Pentagon today. New federal data on US measles cases has public health officials bracing for the worst. Today's fresh strikes are escalating the conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan. Plus, the company that’s cut almost half of its workforce because of AI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:06:54
Bill Clinton to Testify in House Epstein Probe, Paramount Beats Out Netflix in WBD Bid, NY Gov. Saves Vanity Plate and more
2/27/2026
Lawmakers spent hours questioning Hillary Clinton about Jeffrey Epstein. Paramount wins out over Netflix in WBD bidding war. Jurors watch Colt Grey’s movements before school shooting. Columbia University accuses DHS of using false pretenses to arrest one of their students. Plus, NY Governor saves an “instructional” vanity license plate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:08:54
Hillary Clinton Epstein Deposition, Trump Meets Mamdani, Mortgage Rates Fall and more
2/26/2026
We'll give you the latest from Hillary Clinton's closed-door interview with lawmakers as part of their Jeffrey Epstein investigation. We’ll tell you how a third round of US talks went with Iran and Ukraine. Two neighboring countries exchanged cross-border strikes. We have details on the mayor of New York City’s unannounced visit to the White House. Plus, mortgage rates cracked a key threshold for the first time in more than three years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:06:39
Hillary Clinton Testifies, Cuba Shootout, Men in 50s Aging Faster and more
2/26/2026
The former first lady turned presidential candidate faces tough questions over alleged links to Jeffrey Epstein. High-stakes nuclear talks between the US and Iran continue in Switzerland. The US and Cuba are investigating a deadly shooting involving Cuban forces and passengers on a Florida-registered speedboat. The FBI Director is ousting employees who investigated President Donald Trump’s mishandling of documents at Mar-a-Lago. Plus, we'll tell you what could be causing men in their 50s to age faster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:07:01
Lawmakers To Depose Clintons, FBI Raids Home of LA School Head, World's Largest Coral Colony and more
2/26/2026
The Clintons to give depositions on Epstein to the House Oversight Committee. The FBI raided the home of LA’s School Superintendent. Lawmakers grill Surgeon General nominee, Dr. Casey Means. Mom and daughter team finds the world’s largest coral colony. Plus, US Women’s hockey team calls Trump joke, “distasteful.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:08:21
New Sanctions on Iran, TSA PreCheck Threat, Epstein Scandal Retirement and more
2/25/2026
We start with the Trump administration’s latest sanctions on Iran ahead of high-stakes nuclear talks tomorrow. Travelers may soon experience delays getting through airport security as the partial government shutdown continues. A prominent economist is leaving his post amid the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. The FBI made notable searches today in connection to a federal investigation. Plus, the astronaut whose medical issue prompted NASA’s first early return from the International Space Station. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:06:41
Missing Epstein Docs, Trump’s Surgeon General Pick, Loosening AI Guardrails and more
2/25/2026
We start the political strategy behind the longest State of the Union speech yet. President Donald Trump’s pick for surgeon general, a MAHA influencer, was grilled on Capitol Hill today. A CNN investigation found nearly 100 documents appear to be missing from the Justice Department’s investigation on Jeffrey Epstein. The US Embassy is offering diplomatic services to a Israeli settlement in the Occupied West Bank. Plus, we explain why AI company Anthropic is ditching its core safety principal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:06:58
Trump Touts Economy, $1m Reward in Guthrie Case, Students Raise Money for Custodian and more
2/25/2026
Trump touts record and slams Democrats in marathon State of the Union speech, while Democrats protested by staying mostly silent in the room. The FBI says that new tips have been generated since Nancy Guthrie’s family raised the reward to $1 million. GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales tells CNN that he will not resign amid allegations of an affair with a senior staffer who later died by suicide. Plus, a high school swim team raised $17,000 for a beloved custodian. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:08:45
Trump’s Big Speech, US-Iran Tensions, GOP Lawmaker Pressured to Resign and more
2/24/2026
We start with what to expect from President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address tonight. Iranian officials weigh in on nuclear talks with the US ahead of a third round of negotiations this week. A Texas lawmaker is responding to calls to step down amid an alleged affair. We’ll tell you why the death penalty case against Charlie Kirk’s alleged shooter will continue. Plus, an airline in danger of going out of business just got a new lifeline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:06:11
More Snow for NE, ICE Whistleblower, Guthrie Reward and more
2/24/2026
More snow is expected after the Bomb Cyclone that struck the Northeast. President Donald Trump will address the country as polling shows he's struggling to stay in Americans' good graces. Savannah Guthrie offers a new reward for information on her mother’s disappearance. A former ICE lawyer turned whistleblower speaks out on Capitol Hill. Plus, Ukraine marks a grim milestone in its war with Russia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:06:50
Trump’s Approval Dips, Tourists Trapped in Mexico, School Shooter's Mom Testifies and more
2/24/2026
Trump’s approval rating drops to 36%, ahead of tonight’s State of the Union Address. Tourists are still trapped in Mexico after a cartel leader was killed. The mother of a school shooter testifies in the Colin Gray trial. The Northeast is digging out of as much as three feet of snow. Plus, Punch the Monkey’s Ikea plushie is selling out globally. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:08:03
Blizzard Buries Northeast, Zelensky Appeals to Trump, Nick Reiner's Plea and more
2/23/2026
We start with the latest on a deadly, powerful snowstorm slamming the Northeast. We’ll tell you how US citizens are navigating the aftermath of cartel violence in Mexico. Four years into the war with Russia, Ukraine’s leader makes a pointed plea. The son of a famed Hollywood couple has pleaded not guilty to killing his parents. Plus, why House Speaker Mike Johnson is urging a Republican congressman to speak up, not step down over a brewing scandal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:06:30
'Snowicane,' New Details on ‘El Mencho’ Operation, Nick Reiner Arraignment and more
2/23/2026
Millions are under blizzard conditions, as snow and wind continues to batter the northeastern US. We take you inside the military operation that killed Mexico’s most-wanted cartel drug lord. A new CNN poll shows a dip in approval ratings for President Donald Trump, ahead of tomorrow’s State of the Union address. Nick Reiner will be back in court today for his arraignment on first-degree murder charges in the deaths his famous parents.Plus, why a key menopause treatment remains in short supply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:06:54
Blizzard Blankets Northeast, Mexico Kills Cartel Boss, Trump Invites USA Hockey Team to SOTU and more
2/23/2026
A blizzard whips through the Northeast with whiteout conditions and high winds. Violent clashes after a Mexican cartel leader was killed. An armed man was killed after entering perimeter around Mar-A-Lago. Trump invites gold medal hockey teams to State of the Union. Plus, police officers come to the rescue of abandoned dogs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:07:57
One Thing: Will Epstein Accountability Ever Come to the US?
2/22/2026
Victims of Jeffrey Epstein say the historic arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the brother of King Charles III, is a step in the right direction. But high-profile figures in the US still have not faced similar consequences, weeks after the Justice Department released more than 3 million documents related to the late financier and convicted sex offender. We hear from a group of survivors who say this feels like the beginning of the story, not the end. For more: ‘This is not over.’ Corporate America’s Epstein reckoning gathers steam --- Guest: MJ Lee, CNN Senior National Enterprise Correspondent Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Senior Producer: Faiz Jamil Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Editorial Support: Nicky Robertson Photo: Kent Nishimura/Reuters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:25:15
5 Good Things: The Farm Animals That Can Fight Crime, No Prob-llama
2/21/2026
A simple act of kindness led to a friendship between a Nigerian immigrant and a 92-year-old veteran. Police in rural England caught their suspect, thanks to a herd of llamas. This 77-year-old museum curator learned a new language to reach young art lovers. We’ll break down some of the Olympic greatness you might have missed this week from Milano Cortina. Plus, could this fun winter sport make an Olympic comeback? Sign up for the CNN 5 Good Things newsletter here. Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco Producer: Eryn Mathewson Showrunner: Faiz Jamil Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin Editorial Support: Liberty Smith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:14:46
Trump's New Tariff Plan, Epstein Settlement, Nor'Easter Threat and more
2/20/2026
President Donald Trump railed against the Supreme Court justices who ruled against his sweeping tariffs and announced a backup plan. Jeffrey Epstein’s estate has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit brought by survivors. Parts of the northeast are bracing for a winter storm this weekend. The Trump administration is adopting a more traditional approach to immigration enforcement. Plus, a civil right icon and two-time presidential candidate won’t lie in state in the US Capitol. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:06:26
SCOTUS Strikes Down Trump's Tariffs, GDP Snapshot, Massive Plains Fire and more
2/20/2026
The Supreme Court has struck down President Donald Trump's tariff policy, complicating his trade agenda. We'll tell you the good and bad news about the American economy. British police are continuing their probe into ex-Prince Andrew’s connection to Jeffrey Epstein. Trump is weighing a range of options on a potential US attack on Iran. Plus, firefighters are battling wildfires across Oklahoma, Texas and Kansas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:07:21
Former Prince Andrew Still Under Investigation; Plains Megafire, Alysa Liu Wins Olympic Gold and more
2/20/2026
Former Prince Andrew released and still under investigation after arrest. Trump urges Iran to make a deal, extends deadline. Plains megafire grows to nearly twice the size of Chicago. NASA report labels failed Boeing Starliner flight a “Type A mishap.” Plus, Women win big at the Winter Olympics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:08:29