
CNN 5 Things
CNN
We bring you 5 stories that will get you up to speed and on with your day. Updates at 6am, 9am, 12pm, 3pm 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, 9am, 12pm, 3pm and 6pm Eastern, every weekday.
Language:
English
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Episodes
5 Good Things: Alaska Man vs. 700-pound Boulder
6/7/2025
We tell you how a hiker in Alaska survived a 700-pound boulder falling on his back. This café in a war-torn country serves cuteness with its coffee. Clownfish are learning how to survive climate change, one centimeter at a time. The horses in this program are helping men struggling with addiction get back on their feet. Plus, how a Little Mermaid-loving toddler healed as a baby with help from under the sea Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:17:00
Abrego Garcia returns, DOGE data ruling, US-China trade talks & more
6/6/2025
The Maryland man mistakenly deported to El Salvador faces federal criminal charges in the US. The Supreme Court’s ruling on DOGE data access is a win for the Trump administration. The US and China are gearing up for their next round of trade negotiations. A large chunk of California’s federal funding is on the chopping block. Plus, the new measures Israel is taking to defeat Hamas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:06:47
Education SCOTUS appeal, Trump to sell his Tesla, WA mass shooting foiled & more
6/6/2025
The Trump administration has appealed to the Supreme Court over its plans to dismantle the Department of Education. We have the latest on President Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s public feud. A government decision to keep a coal plant open may cost Midwest energy customers millions. We’ll tell you how authorities thwarted an alleged mass shooting plot in Washington state. Plus, why North Korea’s revival of a downed destroyer is surprising naval analysts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:06:53
Trump’s cold shoulder, Israel strikes Hezbollah, miscarriage warning & more
6/6/2025
President Donald Trump says he won’t be speaking to Elon Musk “for a while,” as the feud between two of the most powerful men in the world, continues. Experts warn that the Trump administration’s attack on international student enrollment could impact the economy. Israel’s military has carried out strikes against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. A West Virginia prosecutor says pregnant people who miscarry could face criminal charges. Plus, Halle Berry has a message for those criticizing her steamy Mother’s Day post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:06:29
May jobs report, Biden’s physician subpoenaed, Tom Cruise’s world record & more
6/6/2025
President Donald Trump and Elon Musk have a lot to lose as their feud turns personal. We’ll get an economic snapshot with the latest jobs report. Former President Joe Biden’s White House physician has been subpoenaed by a House committee. There are concerns that a military parade on Trump’s birthday could damage some roads. Plus, Tom Cruise has broken a world record with a “Mission: Impossible” stunt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:06:26
Trump and Musk break up, moon landing fails, Super Bowl champ’s new home & more
6/6/2025
We start with the latest on President Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s very messy breakup. Russia has hit Ukraine with waves of drones and missiles after vowing retaliation. A federal judge has once again blocked an order from Trump. Things didn’t go to plan for a Japan-based company trying to get a lander on the moon. Plus, a Super Bowl winner has reportedly found his new team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:06:17
Trump-Musk war of words, Israel strikes Beirut, moon-landing in limbo & more
6/5/2025
The public breakup between President Donald Trump and Elon Musk has reached new heights. Israel struck a southern suburb of Beirut. A controversial TSA watchlist is ending. Another one of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ accusers took the stand. Plus, a Japan-based space’s company’s moon mission hangs in the balance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:06:48
Trump-Musk fallout, reverse discrimination ruling, judge warns ‘Diddy’ & more
6/5/2025
President Donald Trump and Elon Musk escalate their public feud over the domestic policy bill. The Supreme Court ruled unanimously on a case over workplace diversity efforts. A growing measles outbreak in the US has prompted new travel warnings from the CDC. There’s a “ghost hurricane” in the forecast – we'll explain what it means. Plus, why a judge threatened to remove Sean “Diddy” Combs from the courtroom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:06:47
Trump-Xi call, Democrats slam travel ban, Mangione’s diary & more
6/5/2025
After months of waiting, President Donald Trump has had a call with Chinese Leader Xi Jinping. Democratic lawmakers are weighing in on Trump’s travel ban announcement. Moscow says it’s preparing for the biggest prisoner swap since the start of the war in Ukraine. Prosecutors say Luigi Mangione’s diary entries reveal his motive for killing UnitedHealthcare’s CEO. Plus, we’ll tell you which iconic handbag is going up for auction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:06:48
Travel ban backlash, migrant returned to US, Japan’s baby problem & more
6/5/2025
President Donald Trump says the suspect in the attack on Boulder, Colorado pushed him to bring in a travel ban, but the man’s home country isn’t on the list. The bodies of two Israeli American hostages have been brought home from Gaza. Trump is once again trying to suspend visas for Harvard University students. A man from Guatemala who was deported to Mexico has now been brought back to the US. Plus, we’ll tell you why Japan’s birthrate has the country worried. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:06:49
Trump’s travel ban, Biden investigation, Baltimore oil spill & more
6/5/2025
President Donald Trump says he’s banning travel from several countries into the US. Meanwhile, Trump has ordered an investigation into former President Joe Biden's actions in office and the use of his autopen. A crowd crush in India has killed at least 11 people. There’s an oil spill in Baltimore's Inner Harbour. Plus, the search for an iconic movie prop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:06:38
Columbia’s accreditation threatened, Boulder firebombing latest, Gaza ceasefire resolution vetoed & more
6/4/2025
The Trump administration has escalated its fight with Columbia University. We’ll tell you why the family of the man charged in Boulder firebombing attack won’t be deported. The US is the only country that vetoed a Gaza ceasefire resolution. Elon Musk is calling for a new policy bill as Republicans remain at odds. Plus, this small island could be the answer to supply chain woes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:06:54
Trump-Putin speak, Gaza aid operation paused, CA fertility clinic arrest & more
6/4/2025
We start with a high stakes call between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. We’ll explain the impact 50% US tariffs on steel and aluminum might have on consumers. The controversial Israeli-backed Gaza aid organization shut down operations today. An arrest has been made in connection with the bombing of a California fertility clinic last month. Plus, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, shared rare photos on Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:06:15
GOP bill’s CBO score, FEMA confusion, town evacuated & more
6/4/2025
The Congressional Budget Office released its analysis on President Donald Trump’s domestic policy bill, and it could complicate its path in the Senate. The Trump administration has taken hundreds of migrant children out of their homes and into government custody. A decision by the White House is causing delays and confusion at FEMA. Texas could soon ban the sale of profitable TCH products. Plus, this town in Germany had to be evacuated after World War II bombs were discovered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:06:44
Best trade offers, Musk’s motives questioned, singer’s cancer diagnosis & more
6/4/2025
Trade tensions are ramping up between the US and China, as the Trump administration asks countries for their best and final offers. House Speaker Mike Johnson hints there could be another reason Elon Musk doesn’t like the so-called “big, beautiful bill.” Iran is pouring cold water on optimism about a nuclear deal. A Navy ship named after a gay rights activist is going to be renamed. Plus, a British singer says she’s been diagnosed with early cancer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:06:37
Steel and aluminum tariffs double, biological pathogen charges, mushroom deaths defense & more
6/4/2025
US tariffs on steel and aluminum tariffs have now risen to 50% in a move that’s had mixed reviews. The State Department has revoked the visas of the family of the man accused of Sunday’s antisemitic attack in Boulder, Colorado. The Trump administration has rolled back guidance on abortions in medical emergencies. Two Chinese researchers have been charged with trying to bring a biological pathogen into the US. Plus, we’ll tell you how a woman accused of a triple murder is trying to defend her cooking process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:06:41
CO suspect’s family held, Musk blasts tax bill, Knicks coach fired & more
6/3/2025
The family of the suspect charged in an antisemitic attack in Colorado has been taken into ICE custody. Elon Musk’s scathing criticism of President Trump’s agenda bill caught some White House officials off guard. A man admitted to framing an undocumented migrant to get him deported. CNN’s exclusive footage showing Sean “Diddy” Combs assaulting Cassie Ventura was a key part of today’s testimony. Plus, the New York Knicks say goodbye to their head coach after five seasons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:06:51
Trump bill drama, Dollar General record sales, lost dog’s 100-mile journey & more
6/3/2025
President Donald Trump zeroed in on one Republican senator who opposes his massive domestic bill. Dollar General’s record sales could be a warning for the US economy. Trump privately expressed his grievances with Supreme Court justices he nominated. Newark’s mayor is suing a top Trump lawyer in the lead-up to the New Jersey governor race. Plus, a miraculous ending for a dog who went missing for weeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:06:33
Ukraine strikes Crimea bridge, South Korea’s new president, escaped inmates & more
6/3/2025
We'll tell you the latest developments from Ukrainian and Russian forces on the battlefield. A new survey warns the impact of the US trade war on the economy is worse than previously thought. Exit polls show South Koreans have chosen their next president. We have details on two New Orleans escaped inmates still on the run from last month’s jail break. Plus, this part of the US could get dusty and smoky this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:06:50
Gaza aid site shootings, transgender athlete deadline, actor shot dead & more
6/3/2025
Palestinian health officials say the Israeli military has shot dozens of people near an aid distribution site for a third day in a row. The firebombing attack on a Jewish community event was allegedly planned for a year. California school districts have a week to ban transgender athletes from girls’ sports. We’ll tell you why the Dutch government has collapsed. And, a TV actor has been killed in a shooting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:06:26