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5 Good Things: The 8-Year-Old Behind Artemis II’s Moon Mascot

CNN 5 Things

CNN

News, Daily News

3.71.3K Ratings

🗓️ 4 April 2026

⏱️ 15 minutes

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Summary

She once worked at this hospital as a janitor – now she’s returning for her residency. The Artemis II mission is historic – hear how an 8-year-old became a part of it. Scientists are seeing a phenomenon for the first time in the wild, and it’s offering new clues about how species can adapt to climate change. A major study examines the role spirituality and religion play in addiction recovery. And a high school freshman made it onto the ballot in this state’s gubernatorial race.  Sign up for the CNN 5 Good Things newsletter here.    Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco  Producer: Eryn Mathewson   Senior Producer: Matt Martinez  Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin   Editorial Support: Amanda Swinhart, Giana Asterito  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0

Hey there, happy Easter and happy Passover to those who celebrate.

0:04.1

I'm Krista Bo Polanco, and this is CNN Five Good Things.

0:08.5

In public health, we often talk about the leading causes of death.

0:11.7

That's really important.

0:13.0

But can we complement that discussion with another discussion on the leading causes of life?

0:18.8

New research examining half a million people

0:21.2

suggests a powerful factor that can help people recover

0:24.1

from addiction.

0:25.2

Plus, I was super lucky to get chosen.

0:29.0

Like this is actually going to go thousands miles away from Earth.

0:35.3

An eight-year-old's imagination is hitching a ride to the moon.

0:38.3

Later on, a hopeful sign in the fight against climate change is blooming in California, and over on the East Coast.

0:44.3

I kind of just looked up what the age limit was to run for governor.

0:47.3

I figured out that there are none.

0:49.3

This gubernatorial candidate can't even vote yet, but he's on the ballot anyway.

0:53.3

When we come back?

0:57.9

I never thought in a million years that I would do this.

1:01.3

Proof that where you begin doesn't decide where you end up.

1:13.5

Springs blooming at Starbucks. A new season calls for new discoveries, like our iced Uber-Vinilla Machilate.

1:19.5

Smooth, creamy and nutty, balanced with notes of vanilla. It's a treat for the ice too,

1:26.6

with vibrant lilacues to brighten your spring mood. Hot or iced, there are so many ways to love this stunning salve.

1:28.4

Uber Vanilla, pouring now at Starbucks.

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