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Monday through Friday get up to speed on the biggest headlines of the day with 5 Things. On Saturdays, get a break for your ears with good news from 5 Good Things. And at noon and Sundays, we take you beyond the headlines to help make sense of what everyone is talking about in politics and beyond with One Thing.

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August 16 · 26 min
One Thing: Did Trump Cuts Slow the Cyclospora Outbreak Response?
This summer, a massive cyclospora outbreak and multiple major salmonella-related recalls have some Americans worried about getting sick and reconsidering whether to buy certain foods. Is there something wrong with our food safety apparatus? And did Trump administration cuts to the CDC and FDA have anything to do with it? For more: Trump’s funding cuts created ‘the perfect storm’ that slowed the government’s cyclosporiasis response --- Guest: Susan Mayne, former FDA Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition director Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Editorial Support: Deidre McPhillips Photo By: Jonathan Wiggs/The Boston Globe/Getty Images Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 15 · 12 min
5 Good Things: This Bride’s Walk Down the Aisle Started 10,000 Feet Up
This toddler’s barely walking yet, but she’s already crossing finish lines at record-breaking speed. Their love story started with a skydive, so they had to take their love to new heights on their wedding day. This senior living community in New Jersey takes residents on trips around the world without booking a flight. A CNN Hero alum has spent almost three decades helping women rebuild their lives after prison. Plus, new research suggests dogs are pretty tuned into our emotions. Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco Producer: Eryn Mathewson Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin Editorial Support: Christie O’Reilly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 14 · 7 min
Trump Comments on Ship Deployment Concerns, Murdaugh Retrial Latest, Kidnapped Missionary Released and more
President Donald Trump dismissed and downplayed concerns raised by sailors’ families regarding conditions on a US aircraft carrier. Alex Murdaugh’s defense team secured a win today ahead of his double-murder retrial. Record heat in Europe will barely loosen its grip this weekend. Federal authorities are pursuing another alleged vandalism case in Washington, DC. Plus, an American missionary held captive for nine months is on his way home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 14 · 8 min
Mangione Pleads Guilty, Trump Takes Ballroom to SCOTUS, Russian Plot Against American Foiled and More
Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty to federal stalking charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Storms are drenching parts of the Midwest for the sixth straight day, forcing evacuations. President Trump asks the Supreme Court to intervene in his effort to build the White House ballroom. A federal judge has tossed out the Trump administration’s lawsuit against Harvard University that alleged the school failed to protect its Jewish students from discrimination. And Polish authorities say a Russian plot to kill an American citizen in Warsaw has been foiled. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 14 · 6 min
Health Concerns Aboard the USS Lincoln, Selena Gomez Sued and more
There are growing mental health concerns aboard the USS Lincoln. Luigi Mangione is slated to appear in Federal court today. The Interior Department is investigating vandalism at the World War II Memorial in Washington, DC. Selena Gomez is being sued by investors of her mental health startup. Plus, the Ocean Photographer of the year finalists are announced. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 13 · 5 min
Middle East Oil Spill, Kennedy Center Vote, Powerball Winner and more
Sailors' families flag poor conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln during the ship’s record-breaking deployment amid the Iran war. We have details on a massive oil spill off the coast of Oman and the Strait of Hormuz. A Trump-aligned board is doubling down on plans to renovate the Kennedy Center. Hawaii is bracing for a tropical storm threat this weekend. Plus, someone’s net worth changed overnight after hitting the Powerball jackpot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 13 · 8 min
Sinking Aircraft Carrier Morale, Max Miller Sued, Flock Safety Reforms and More
A US official tells CNN that a sailor went overboard last month off the USS Abraham Lincoln amid reports of worsening crew member mental health during a record deployment at sea. A week of severe storms has brought dangerous flooding to parts of Indiana. Flock is rolling out new safety features in an effort to quell concerns about surveillance. Rep. Max Miller is sued by his ex-wife over the accidental release of a nude photo of their daughter. And a murder trial has put a spotlight on a serious issue facing mothers everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 13 · 7 min
Deadly Military Chopper Crash, Zelensky's Plea and more
Two people have been killed in an Army helicopter crash. Video shows an ICE agent pulling a gun on woman in a parking lot. Ukrainian President Zelensky pleads for US missiles, to stop Russian attacks. Europe wowed by yesterday’s total eclipse. Plus, old people parkour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 12 · 7 min
Mangione Plea Negotiations, WH Press Secretary Steps Down, LA Lakers Sale and more
Authorities are investigating a fiery military helicopter crash in central Texas. Reopening the Strait of Hormuz is becoming more pressing amid dwindling oil stockpiles. We take a look at where plea talks stand between Luigi Mangione and federal prosecutors. A prominent aide to President Donald Trump is leaving her role. There’s new developments in the Justice Department’s case against the Southern Poverty Law Center. Plus, one of the best-known teams in sports sold for big bucks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 12 · 8 min
Dem Establishment Strikes Back, ICE Electric Shock Gloves, Solar Eclipse and More
David Crowley squeaks past democratic socialist Francesca Hong in the Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial primary – will the party unite behind him? Inflation cooled a bit in July. ICE has plans to buy electric shock gloves, which the company that makes them says are intended to deescalate encounters. A new study finds that nearly 1 in 3 adults in the United States with untreated high blood pressure would benefit from treatment but aren’t getting it. And parts of Europe and Iceland are lining up for glasses as they prepare for a total solar eclipse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 12 · 8 min
Marine Vet Home From Russian Jail, Primary Results and more
CNN has results in the Wisconsin and South Carolina primaries. Deadly storms slam the Midwest and Ohio Valley. President Trump speaks about the secret airplane switch tied to an Iranian missile threat. A Marine vet is home after four years in Russian detention. Plus, the Powerball jackpot hits $1B for tonight’s drawing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 11 · 8 min
Colombia Earthquake Rescue, Severe Storm Forecast, Rare Sky Event and more
We hear from a man who survived the deadly earthquake in Colombia as desperate rescues are underway. Hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses are without power as thunderstorms pack a punch. A psychiatric nurse practitioner took the stand in Lindsay Clancy’s trial. A former US Marine detained in Russia is on his way home. Plus, a rare, double celestial treat lights up the sky this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 11 · 7 min
Colombia Cleanup, Another Dem Socialist Test, Trump Backs Infantino and More
CNN is on the ground in Pereira, Colombia as first responders search for survivors of yesterday’s earthquake. Voters to go the polls in multiple states as progressive Democrats look to build momentum. Nvidia is making a major investment in AI infrastructure. Water rescues play out in Ohio as a flash flood threat spreads. And President Donald Trump is throwing his support behind embattled FIFA chief Gianni Infantino. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 11 · 7 min
Trump's Decoy Flight, Colombia Quake Aftermath and more
President Trump signed an order to overhaul the childhood vaccine schedule. More than 130 people have been killed, with hundreds injured after a deadly earthquake in Colombia. According to the Washington Post, Trump took a secret flight home from Turkey in an elaborate ruse. A Chinese rocket carrying a satellite exploded seconds after launch. Plus, a massive energy project has been rerouted to save a “Dobby” memorial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 10 · 7 min
Deadly Colombia Earthquake, Trump’s Childhood Vaccine Order, Tupac Shakur Murder Trial and more
The latest on the strongest earthquake recorded in Colombia in the last decade. President Donald Trump signed an executive order changing the childhood vaccine schedule. The FDA announced a plan to close loopholes in food additives. Russia's calling today’s drone strike by Ukraine the deadliest attack inside the country in more than two years. Plus, the long-awaited trial for the murder of rapper Tupac Shakur kicks off with jury selection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 10 · 8 min
Colombia Earthquake, Jalapeño Recall, AOC’s Egg Freezing and More
A massive earthquake rattles Colombia, killing dozens. Iran has laid out a series of demands for the US before it reopens the Strait of Hormuz – what can a recent CNN interview with a hardline regime figure tell us about what happens next? Taylor Farms, already under fire for being linked to tainted lettuce, pulls back peppers over salmonella concerns. An Alaska Airlines flight locks down its cockpit after reporting passenger threats. And, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez opens up about why she is freezing her eggs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 10 · 8 min
Boat Capsizes in NYC, Flesh-Eating Bacteria, Tupac Trial and more
President Trump hits a roadblock in both Iran and Gaza pace talks. A boat captain charged after a mother and baby were killed in New York City. Jury selection begins for a man charged in Tupac’s murder. There is a surge of flesh-eating bacterial infections on the Gulf Coast. Plus, a raccoon is freed after getting its head stuck in a jar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 9 · 28 min
One Thing: The Complicated Politics of Trump’s ‘Patriot Games’
This week, one male and one female teenage athlete from every state and US territory will take place in the first-ever ‘Patriot Games,’ an athletic competition tied to America’s 250th birthday celebrations. But the politics of the moment and comparisons to the dystopian ‘Hunger Games’ stories are complicating the optics of the event. We hear from multiple participants about why they are trying to block out the noise and explore how Trump has worked to reshape sports – and America’s 250th birthday – in his image. For more: Trump’s Patriot Games are billed as a youth sports contest. They’re also a test of patriotic branding --- Guests: Isabelle Khurshudyan, CNN Senior Enterprise Reporter & Cari Champion, CNN Contributor Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Senior Director of Podcasts: Zach Goldbaum Editorial Support: Piper Hudspeth Blackburn Photo: Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 8 · 19 min
5 Good Things: The Firefighters that Eat Grass
As firefighters battle blazes around the world, one man is reviving a generations-old wildfire prevention strategy. At this summer camp, grieving kids find support, friendship and fun. We have updates on the internet’s favorite bald eagle couple and the great lengths fans went to protect their nest. We revisit a 2018 CNN hero who turned a life-changing accident into a mission to help people with mobility challenges. Plus, we’ll tell you how a new dating experiment is using a photo booth to play matchmaker for strangers in NYC. Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco Producer: Eryn Mathewson Senior Producer: Zach Goldbaum, Felicia Patinkin Editorial Support: Daniel Olivares Gallego, Christie O’Reilly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 7 · 7 min
Putin’s Potential Attack, Nolan Wells Investigation Latest, White House Ballroom Ruling and more
We start with what US intelligence believes could be Russia’s next move and how it could test NATO’s unity. President Donald Trump is weighing in on the GOP’s prospects in the November midterms. The Senate has passed a major bill in honor of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham. Three men are expected to return to Mississippi’s Horn Island, in an unofficial effort to investigate a Black teen's death. Plus, a federal appeals court has ruled on the legality of President Trump’s new White House ballroom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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