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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 7 · 7 min
Blanche Gets Key Vote, Thai School Shooting, Key Reservoir Drying Out and More
A key Republican senator says he will vote to confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general. The July jobs report is out, and it isn’t pretty. A deadly school shooting rocks Thailand. A new defense pact involving Saudi Arabia is taking shape in the Middle East. And a major water source in the Southwest is in major trouble. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 7 · 8 min
Possible Serial Arsonist, Judge Rules Against Meta and more
The Washington state arson suspect tells police he started two dozen more fires. Growing calls from GOP senators for Ohio Rep. Max Miller to resign. The DOJ is reviewing Senator Rand Paul’s referral to charge Dr. Anthony Fauci with contempt of Congress. A New Mexico judge orders Meta to pay $567 million into a youth mental health fund. Plus, a 97-year-old breaks her own wing walking world record. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 6 · 6 min
McConnell’s Health Status, Nolan Wells Developments, SpaceX Shares Unlock and more
We start with the latest tensions ramping up in the Middle East as Iran finalizes a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell gave an update on his recovery from a fall at his home in June. The weather may present some challenges for fire crews in Washington State this weekend. Threats have been made against people tied to a Black teen’s death investigation. Plus, SpaceX faces another crucial test on Wall Street. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 6 · 6 min
Fauci Held in Contempt, Trump Gets Defensive About Munitions, FIFA Boss Vote of Confidence and More
Republicans vote to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress – we'll explain why. The FDA has approved the country’s first mRNA flu vaccine. President Trump says the military has plenty of weapons at the ready, but reporting suggests otherwise. UK regulators rubber-stamp the mega merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery (CNN’s parent company) - but hurdles remain stateside. And after abandoning a controversial plan to privatize the World Cup, FIFA boss Gianni Infantino appears safe in his job – for now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 6 · 8 min
Trump Attacks El-Sayed, Perez Hilton Update and more
President Trump attacks Abdul El-Sayed after MI primary win. Perez Hilton hospitalized after disturbing livestream. North Carolina Rep. Chuck Edwards abandons re-election bid after ethics report. A company is selling private plane seats to escape hurricanes. Plus, a Memphis TV anchor takes a viral sleeping moment in stride. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 5 · 6 min
Strait of Hormuz Deal Status, New CDC Director, Blogger’s Troubling Livestream and more
We start with mixed messages on plans for the future of a critical waterway in the Middle East. A progressive nominee traded attacks with his GOP rival after a major Senate primary in Michigan. We have an update on a program that temporarily protected Haitians from deportation. The Senate has confirmed the CDC’s first official leader in a year. Plus, why a livestream had police show up at a celebrity’s home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 5 · 8 min
El-Sayed Wins Michigan Dem Primary, Another Rogue AI Agent, Disney on TikTok and More
The progressive wing of the Democratic Party continues to build momentum after Abdul Al-Sayed squeaks out a primary win in Michigan in a key race for Senate control. Another artificial intelligence agent went way off script during a cybersecurity test. The FAA is investigating an air safety incident involving President Donald Trump’s Marine One helicopter. A Republican congressman up for re-election throws in the towel after an ethics panel investigation. And Disney teams up with TikTok – we’ll explain how it could impact what you see on your ‘For You’ page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 5 · 8 min
Arrest at Trump Club, MI Senate Primary, Salmonella Outbreak and more
The Michigan Senate primary is still too close to call. A man has been arrested outside the Trump golf course in California. Ohio Rep. Max Miller denies abuse allegations in a CNN interview. Chipotle pulls jalapeños from some stores amid a salmonella outbreak probe. Plus, a Florida steakhouse offers a nude dining night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 4 · 7 min
Potential US-Iran Agreement, Rep. Max Miller Investigation, SpaceX Rocket’s Collision Course and more
We start with a progress report on Qatar’s latest efforts to broker an agreement between the US and Iran. The House Ethics Committee says it’s investigating a series of allegations involving Ohio Rep. Max Miller. The White House is meeting with top AI companies to discuss a new framework for reviewing advanced AI models. Los Angeles County Fire officials released a report detailing the cause of the deadly 2025 Eaton Fire. Plus, we’ll tell you why NASA isn’t worried about a SpaceX rocket that’s expected to crash into the moon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 4 · 7 min
Blanche Moves Forward, ICE Detainee Dies, Ariana Grande Steps Back and More
After a back and forth over President Donald Trump’s anti-weaponization fund, Todd Blanche moves one step closer to being confirmed as attorney general. Pressure is mounting on Ohio Rep. Max Miller to abandon his reelection campaign after accusations of abuse – but he’s denying the allegations and staying in the race. A detainee dies at a controversial ICE detention center in New Jersey. Migrants are rescued from a burning vessel in the English Channel. And Ariana Grande says she’s taking a step back from public view – we'll tell you why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 4 · 9 min
Vote on Blanche for AG, Arson Arrest, Granny "adopts" Michael B. Jordan and more
GOP holdouts say they’ll back Todd Blanche for Attorney General. Primaries happen in five states today. A suspect has been arrested on arson charges connected to the wildfires in Washington State. President Trump is furious at Jeanine Pirro over the reflection pool case. Plus, Michael B. Jordan's "adopted" granny. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 3 · 7 min
First Cyclosporiasis Deaths, Cuba Blackout, Reflecting Pool Fallout and more
We start with the latest on raging wildfires devastating communities across Washington state. Two people have died from an infectious outbreak that can lead to severe diarrhea – we’ll tell you where. Todd Blanche’s confirmation for attorney general appears to be back on track. Millions in Cuba are without power as the island struggles to bounce back from crippling US sanctions. Plus, President Donald Trump blasts Jeanine Pirro over the DOJ’s unraveled vandalism case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 3 · 7 min
Wildfires Scorch Washington, Crowdsourcing War Ideas, Spider-Man = Box Office $$$ and More
A series of devastating wildfires has displaced tens of thousands in Spokane, Washington. An email asking for “creative and unconventional ways” to punish Iran is raising eyebrows in the US military. Residents in Twin Falls, Idaho are coming to grips with a deadly mass shooting over the weekend. The first Republican woman from Texas elected to Congress has died at the age of 83. And, move over Christopher Nolan – there'sa new king at the box office. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 3 · 8 min
Washington Wildfires, Iran Talks, Lunar Collision and more
Fast-moving wildfires destroy homes across Washington State. President Trump to resume Iran talks. Todd Blanche formally reminds Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization’ fund. A restaurant goldfish declared ‘sentient beings’ in Argentina. Plus, a SpaceX rocket expected to slam into the moon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 2 · 24 min
One Thing: Some AI Leaders Want to Pump the Brakes. It Too Late?
A debate over government regulation in the AI industry is intensifying after models built by OpenAI and Anthropic were able to access the open internet during testing and hack into various public organizations and accounts. There are growing calls to slow the pace of development so that safety and security measures can catch up. But how does the Trump administration feel about that? And are top AI executives even on the same page? For more: Anthropic said its AI models hacked into other companies’ systems during testing --- Guests: Jennifer Ji, Center for Security and Emerging Technology & Hadas Gold, CNN AI Correspondent Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Senior Director of Podcasts: Zach Goldbaum Photo: Nathan Howard/Reuters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 1 · 17 min
5 Good Things: A New Search for Amelia Earhart’s Plane is Taking Flight
A paraplegic man and his best friend set off on a trip that could redefine what accessibility means. Meet the CNN Hero protecting mountain gorillas by empowering their human neighbors. Researchers are heading to a remote Pacific island hoping to solve the decades-old mystery of what happened to Amelia Earhart. Women's professional baseball begins a historic new chapter in front of a sold-out crowd. Plus, we'll tell you why thousands gather in Tuscany for one of Italy's most charming races. Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco Producer: Eryn Mathewson Senior Producer: Zach Goldbaum, Felicia Patinkin Editorial Support: Laura Sharman, Kathleen Toner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 31 · 7 min
Gaza Peace Plan Milestone, Weekend Heat Wave, Guthrie’s Ransom Notes Released and more
President Donald Trump announced a breakthrough between Israel and Hamas, but there’s major caveats. We’ll tell you which parts of the US could see record temperatures this weekend. We have new developments in the Nancy Guthrie abduction case. A fiery military jet crash on a California Marine Corps base is under investigation. Plus, the fallout continues over FIFA’s plan to sell a minority stake in the World Cup to private investors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 31 · 8 min
Trump Pushing for Blanche, Morocco-Spain Migrant Rush, Anthropic AI Goes Rogue and More
President Donald Trump is defending the controversial Department of Justice "anti-weaponization fund" as his pick for permanent Attorney General hangs in the balance. An estimated 60,000 migrants rush the border between Morocco and Spain. New York becomes the latest state to take the prediction market Kalshi to court. Anthropic admits its AI models also went rogue and hacked outside systems. And certain peptides get one step closer to FDA approval. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 31 · 8 min
Trump's AG Move, World Cup Boycott, Kitten’s Wheels and more
President Trump announced a deal with Hamas as conflict in the Middle East escalates. The president threatens to pull his nomination of Todd Blanche for Attorney General, amid GOP revolt. The father of the Georgia school shooter is sentenced to 15 years in prison. Europe threatens a World Cup boycott over $20 billion FIFA plan. Plus, a kitten gets DIY wheelchair. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 30 · 7 min
Drone Strike in Egypt, World Cup Boycott, AI Medical Advice and more
We start with the latest country to be pulled into the widening US-Iran conflict. The first parent of a school shooter to be convicted of murder has been sentenced. FIFA’s controversial plan to privatize the World Cup is hitting an abrupt roadblock. Another Republican senator is throwing Todd Blanche’s attorney general confirmation into further doubt. Plus, what you need to know before you upload your medical data into an AI program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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