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A prison and a ministry hosted its first-ever daddy–daughter dance. One creator’s mission to spread kindness turned into a financial lifeline for an 88-year-old working veteran. Two Brooklyn teens saw a broken system and built a tool thousands are using. New research suggests your teenage brain might have stuck around way past high school. Plus, these fun monthly sessions make boring tasks way more bearable.  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: Samantha Lindell, Jo Parker, Elliott Proctor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Published: 6 December 2025

The Supreme Court is taking up a high-stakes case on President Donald Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship. The accused DC pipe bomber had his first court hearing today. A federal judge’s order is paving the way for the Jeffrey Epstein files to be released to the public. New economic data is getting at the heart of America’s affordability crisis. Plus, a look at some of the standout matches kicking off next year’s FIFA World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 5 December 2025

The CDC has just voted on a major change to childhood vaccinations. Criticism is mounting over the Trump administration's strike on an alleged drug trafficking boat in the Caribbean. A new Netflix deal with Warner Bros. could reshape Hollywood and online streaming. The DC pipe bomb suspect is set to appear in court, as authorities share a possible motive. Plus, we reveal the city which has overtaken Tokyo as the most populated city in the world.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 5 December 2025

Yesterday’s congressional briefings on September’s strikes on an alleged drug trafficking boat has drawn mixed reactions from lawmakers.  The Supreme Court has ruled on the Trump administration’s plan to change Texas’ congressional map. There’s been an update on the Justice Department’s case against Letitia James. The leader of an anti-Hamas militia in Gaza has been killed. Plus, we explain why several countries are boycotting the Eurovision Song Contest this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 5 December 2025

Breaking News Alert: The Justice Department’s latest attempt to charge the New York Attorney General for mortgage fraud has failed. Listen for details.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 5 December 2025

Breaking News Alert: The Supreme Court is allowing Texas to use a new redistricting map in next year’s midterms that favors Republicans. Listen for details.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 5 December 2025

Lawmakers are split after a classified briefing on a controversial boat strike near Venezuela. Tensions boiled over during a meeting to weigh changes to childhood vaccine schedules. The Somali community in Minnesota has a message for President Donald Trump amid his immigration enforcement crackdown. New details have emerged in the DC pipe bomber investigation. Plus, a key witness took the stand in Brian Walshe’s murder trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 4 December 2025

Officials in Minneapolis have described fear and panic among the Somali community due to the Trump administration’s immigration raids. After nearly five years, there’s been a breakthrough in the DC pipe bombing cases. The Defense Department is facing a lawsuit from a major news publication. Just two days after peace talks, Russian President Vladimir Putin has made aggressive claims about Ukrainian territory. Plus, a worring report about global child deaths. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 4 December 2025

Federal immigration raids are underway in Minnesota and Louisiana. A report into the Defense Secretary’s use of a messaging app to share highly sensitive information will be released today. President Donald Trump says he supports sharing video of the second drone strike on an alleged drug trafficking boat. We explain why the Trump administration is looking to Australia to improve Americans retirement savings. Plus, a doctor has been sentenced after selling Ketamine to late “Friends” star Matthew Perry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 4 December 2025

We start with new findings from a classified report investigating the defense secretary’s controversial group chat. We’re getting a glimpse of the private island that Jeffrey Epstein owned. Another politician made President Donald Trump’s pardon list. We’ll tell you what the CDC’s proposed vaccine changes could mean for American kids. Plus, Trump’s plan to make cars more affordable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 3 December 2025

We tell you the latest cities the Trump administration is targeting in its immigration crackdown. New private-sector job data spells bad news for workers. We break down what happened during the Ukraine war peace talks between the US and Russia. Why  San Francisco is suing some of the country’s biggest food manufacturers. Plus, a man in New Zealand is being accused of swallowing the evidence of his crime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 3 December 2025

More than 200 million people in the US are waking up to freezing temperatures. The Kremlin says no real progress was made after talks between American and Russian officials. The president and Defense Secretary have publicly responded to scrutiny over strikes on alleged drug trafficking boats in the Caribbean. CNN has projected a winner in the closely watched special election in Tennessee. Plus, a major public figure is facing consequences for their links with Jeffrey Epstein. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 3 December 2025

The Trump administration is ramping up its campaign against Venezuela. We’ll tell you where a winter storm is causing the worst travel conditions. The man accused of shooting two National Guard members last week made his first court appearance. A tech giant and his wife are investing billions of dollars in American children. Plus, what happened on day two of Brian Walshe’s murder trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 2 December 2025

A winter storm is lashing the Northeast with rain and snow. Critical talks between senior US officials and Russian President Vladimir Putin are underway. We explain why a special election in deep red Tennessee is closer than expected. The Trump administration’s immigration crackdown is heading to another city. Plus, what’s behind Costco’s suit against the Trump administration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 2 December 2025

People across the country are set to face snow, ice and freezing temperatures. The Trump administration is shifting responsibility for a possible illegal strike onto a US Navy admiral. Senior US officials are set to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow today. The Justice Department is preparing another case against former FBI director James Comey. Plus, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ lawyers are threatening legal action over a new Netflix documentary series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 2 December 2025

We start with the US military’s controversial strikes against alleged drug boats near Venezuela and why lawmakers are concerned. Another winter storm is wreaking havoc on parts of the US. We'll tell you why Luigi Mangione is back in state court today. Ukraine’s president weighs in on a key sticking point in peace negotiations with Russia. Plus, we’ll recap the first day of testimony in a high-profile murder trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 1 December 2025

There's a bipartisan investigation looking into whether the Trump administration conducted an illegal strike on an alleged drug tracking boat. An appeals court has ruled that a US attorney has been serving unlawfully. We have the latest on the Ukraine peace talks. Millions of Americans might lose their SNAP food stamp benefit. Plus, why the Oxford Dictionary’s word of the year may infuriate you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 1 December 2025

The manhunt continues for the suspected shooter at a child’s birthday party over the weekend. Large parts of the US are bracing for another winter blast and travel disruptions. Venezuela’s president has reemerged after President Donald Trump says he'd had spoken with him. Deadly storms across Asia have killed at least a thousand people. Plus, an international ring allegedly sharing satanic child sex abuse material has been uncovered in Australia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 1 December 2025

The eyes of the international soccer world will be on North America next summer when the FIFA World Cup comes to the US, Mexico and Canada. President Donald Trump has been intimately involved with the planning – going so far as to threaten to move games from cities that don’t cooperate with his policies. Ahead of the tournament draw, we examine what’s behind Trump’s fascination with the tournament and whether international fans will want to come amid stories of detention and deportation.  For more: Trump muses about what it would take to strip US World Cup host cities of games just months before the tournament kicks off  ---  Guest: Don Riddell, CNN World Sport Anchor and Correspondent  Host: David Rind  Producer: Paola Ortiz  Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin  Editorial Support: Kyle Feldscher, Jennifer Bernstein Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 30 November 2025

A wild turkey is thriving in the last place you’d expect – and the locals are obsessed. Hear what Nebraska’s first kid governor’s platform is. Beachcombers in western Australia found two letters in a bottle written by World War I soldiers. The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree gets a magical second life you might not expect. Plus, the 2025 CNN Hero of the Year will be announced soon – meet the finalists and cast your votes.   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: Chip Grabow, Mia Blackman, Christie O’Reilly, Kathleen Toner, Meg Dunn  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 29 November 2025

We start with an update about the suspected gunman accused of killing a National Guard member and critically wounding another. Millions are bracing for a post-holiday winter storm. New information has emerged about the first in a series of strikes against alleged drug boats. A new shakeup is rattling the Ukrainian government amid peace talks. Plus, researchers reveal troubling news about measles.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 28 November 2025

We explain how President Donald Trump plans to escalate his immigration crackdown. Syria is accusing Israel of committing a war crime in a military raid. Authorities have released more information about why the Hong Kong apartment complex inferno was so devastating. A fleet of UPS planes will be out of action this busy holiday season. Plus, one of the most famous museums in the world is hiking prices, but only for some travelers.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 28 November 2025

One of the National Guard members shot in Washington, DC has died. The fire in the Hong Kong apartment complex may be out, but the death toll may continue to rise. We have an update on peace efforts to end Russia’s war in Ukraine. Trump says land action in Venezuela may come “very soon”. Plus, the Israeli military’s killing of two people in the occupied West Bank is sparking outrage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 28 November 2025

FBI Director Kash Patel says the Washington, DC shooter had ties to US forces in Afghanistan. Food banks are experiencing a surge in demand this Thanksgiving. The death toll in the Hong Kong complex apartment fire continues to rise. We explain why misinformation is to blame for the measles outbreak in South Carolina. Plus, everything you need to know for today’s football triple header. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 27 November 2025

President Donald Trump is promising an immigration crackdown after two National Guardsmen were shot in Washington, DC. The death toll from the Hong Kong fire has risen again, with hundreds still missing. Millions of Americans are set to face post-Thanksgiving travel disruption thanks to a winter storm. We explain why one of the world’s most important economies isn’t getting an invite to the next G20 summit. Plus, Trump has insulted another female journalist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 27 November 2025

We start with details on a shooting that sent two National Guardsmen to the hospital. We explain why President Donald Trump has brushed off concerns about his top negotiator to Russia. The Justice Department has taken another step toward releasing Jeffrey Epstein’s case files. There’s a new legal fight over SNAP benefits. Plus, the arrests made in connection to Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 26 November 2025

A Georgia prosecutor has officially dropped the racketeering case against President Donald Trump and others in the state. Meanwhile, Trump is brushing off concerns about a leaked call between his special envoy Steve Witkoff and a Russian official. We have a warning for those traveling during this busy Thanksgiving season. A deadly fire has spread across multiple high-rise apartments in Hong Kong. Plus, the DOJ says Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem knowingly ignored a judge’s order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 26 November 2025

A peace deal between Russia and Ukraine is getting closer, but that are still major obstacles. The FBI wants to talk to the Democratic lawmakers who made a video encouraging military personnel to disobey illegal orders. America’s plan for a new global health initiative is worrying experts. Someone with family ties to a top White House official is in ICE custody. Plus, tech giants are facing a lawsuit concerning mental health harms to teenagers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 26 November 2025

We start with the Trump administration’s peace plan and why Ukraine wants three key revisions. The Transportation Secretary has some fashion tips for holiday travelers. A football coach who’s wanted for child pornography possession remains at large. The "Slender Man” stabber is back in custody. Plus, President Donald Trump gave some fowl pardons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 25 November 2025

A US official says Ukraine has agreed a peace deal to end the war in Ukraine, but some pieces of the plan are missing. New inflation data is out, and it’s not good news. We explain why the Trump administration's healthcare proposal is being delayed. Millions of Americans are set to have a chilly Thanksgiving. Plus, the Vatican is concerned about a rise in this type of relationship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 25 November 2025

As attacks continue between Kyiv and Moscow, American and Russian officials are holding Ukraine peace talks in Abu Dhabi today. We explain why James Comey and Letitia James’ legal battles aren’t over yet. The House is launching an investigation into alleged antisemitism in three school districts. Flights have been cancelled as a volcanic eruption spreads ash clouds across continents. Plus, next year’s Met Gala is facing backlash over its sponsors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 25 November 2025

We tell you why a judge has dismissed the federal cases against a former FBI director and New York's Attorney General. Ukraine and Russia are at odds over the latest version of President Trump’s peace plan. The Pentagon could court martial a Democratic senator for what he said in a recent video post. An NBA coach had his day in court in the alleged gambling scheme case. Plus, a new clinical trial shows the limits of popular weight loss drugs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 24 November 2025

Russia President Vladimir Putin has responded to the US-drafted peace proposal in Ukraine. A controversial aid agency is officially shutting down. We explain why the new FEMA chief has been nicknamed the “terminator.” One of the ‘Slender Man’ stabbing convicts disappeared over the weekend. Plus, reggae music loses an icon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 24 November 2025

There’s growing optimism from the US and Ukraine that a peace deal with Russia can be reached. President Donald Trump is expected to announce a new plan for the healthcare costs today. Israel military says it’s killed a senior Hezbollah figure. Democrats have split opinions on Marjorie Taylor Greene’s plan to resign from Congress. Plus, Donald Glover has revealed why he cancelled his tour last year.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 24 November 2025

As fears of an artificial intelligence bubble mount, one company is being scrutinized above all the rest: Nvidia. As the AI chipmaker's valuation continues to soar, some experts are wondering whether the whole industry is built on a shaky foundation. We hear why its CEO has become cozy with President Donald Trump – and what it all could mean for you.  For more: The world’s biggest company just told everyone to chill out ---  Guest: Phil Mattingly, CNN Chief Domestic Correspondent and Anchor  Host: David Rind  Producer: Paola Ortiz  Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 23 November 2025

This student-led choir grew out of a pro-democracy movement in Tunisia. If your mind races the night before a big moment, try these tips from David Beckham’s sleep coach. These newlyweds from Illinois found love in a YMCA pool. A partnership showed up in a warm way for the Pine Ridge reservation in South Dakota. Plus, everyone’s favorite Thanksgiving story will hit a heartwarming milestone.  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: McKenna Ewen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 22 November 2025

President Donald Trump and Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani find common ground during a meeting at the White House. Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is weighing the risks of accepting Trump’s peace proposal. CNN reporters have found evidence of chaos and violence after a contested election. A white officer who killed a Black pregnant mother has been acquitted. Plus, we explain why the ‘Queen of Country’ has been absent from the spotlight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 21 November 2025

President Donald Trump is meeting New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani in the Oval Office today. European leaders are reviewing the US’ new peace proposal for Ukraine. The federal case against an ICE protestor in Chicago has fallen apart. There’s been another school abduction in Nigeria. Plus, we tell you why senior citizens will soon pay more for Medicare. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 21 November 2025

We begin with reactions to President Donald Trump’s social media post, calling for the execution of a group of Democrats over “seditious behavior.” The US-drafted peace plan for Ukraine would mean ceding territory to Russia. A judge has ruled on Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to Washington, DC. A state has voted to ban books about being transgender from the youth sections of public libraries. Plus, why a draft executive order on AI is raising concern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 21 November 2025

We begin with a look at the US labor market, especially the industries that are hiring and hurting right now. Six Democratic lawmakers stand by their calls for service members to "refuse illegal orders." The Trump administration wants to open federal waters to new offshore oil drilling. A Customs and Border Patrol operation in Charlotte, North Carolina is coming to a close. Plus, the CDC’s website is now featuring false claims about autism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 20 November 2025

We begin with the long-awaited September jobs report. We'll tell you why President Donald Trump wasn't at former Vice President Cheney’s funeral. A big part of the Trump administration's new peace proposal for Ukraine, used to be a nonstarter. A Democrat lawmaker has been indicted for allegedly stealing millions in FEMA funding. Plus, findings from a new study on the cognitive benefits of fluoride may surprise you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 20 November 2025

Breaking News Alert: The job numbers from September are finally out. Listen for more details about this snapshot of the economy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 20 November 2025

The government could exploit a possible loophole in the release of the Jeffrey Epstein case files. Investors are eagerly awaiting the long-delayed September jobs report. The US is pushing for a peace deal with Russia, but Ukraine’s involvement is uncertain. Dozens of Palestinians have been killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza. Plus, a new ruling on ICE’s use of force in Chicago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 20 November 2025

CNN reporters have reviewed thousands of Epstein’s emails, showing deep ties to the rich and powerful. The world’s most valuable company has given shareholders a reason to celebrate.  The case against James Comey is moving forward, despite a bombshell discovery. Some democratic lawmakers have made an unusual request to service members. Plus, we tell you which part of the country can expect an early polar vortex. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 19 November 2025

Some Epstein survivors are critical of President Donald Trump, as they await the signing of a bill releasing all Epstein case files. Russia has launched another deadly attack on Ukraine, but a peace plan may be in the works. Iran may resume nuclear talks with the US. The Trump administration has taken another step to dismantle the Department of Education. Plus, we explain why a once popular department store keeps struggling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 19 November 2025

The measure to release all the case files related to Jeffrey Epstein is heading to President Donald Trump’s desk. The DHS is looking to crackdown on immigration in more southern cities after the blitz in Charlotte, North Carolina. We explain why Wall Street is having a nervy week. A federal judge has delivered a major blow to Texas’ congressional redistricting measures. Plus, a small island nation has made soccer history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 19 November 2025

Congress has taken a major step to release the Jeffrey Epstein files. President Donald Trump got into a tense exchange with the media during the Saudi crown prince’s White House visit. Republicans are dealing with a major setback in the redistricting wars. Federal investigators released new details about last year’s bridge collapse in Baltimore. Plus, the untimely death of an entertainment duo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 18 November 2025

Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse have met on Capitol Hill, ahead of the House vote to release related case files. The immigration blitz in North Carolina has shifted to Raleigh. We explain why the affordability crisis is rattling small businesses. President Donald Trump is welcoming Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince at the White House. Plus, why flu season could get really bad this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 18 November 2025

President Donald Trump is considering diplomacy as well as military options in his response to his claims of Venezuela's president’s alleged drug trafficking. A second city in North Carolina is now a target for ICE raids. The UN has voted on the US-drafted Gaza peace resolution. The cost of rebuilding the Baltimore bridge is going to be much more expensive than initially thought. Plus, Cambridge Dictionary’s word of the year describes a growing modern phenomenon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 18 November 2025

We start with President Donald Trump’s latest comments on the drama surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein files. We’ll break down two big stories on asylum policies in the US and UK. We hear from a business owner about the Trump administration’s immigration blitz in North Carolina. Another Trump official is leaving the administration. Plus, the backlash from Holocaust survivors that called off an auction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 17 November 2025