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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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  • September 4 · 8 min

    Clancy Trial Ends, Hurricane Lowell Threatens Hawaii, White House Debuts Deportation Games and more

    A Massachusetts judge has declared a mistrial in Lindsay Clancy’s triple-murder case. President Donald Trump issued an ultimatum to the Federal Reserve over interest rates – we’ll tell you what’s at stake. Hawaii is bracing for its third storm in less than a month. Russia’s latest drone strike is highlighting Ukraine’s strained air defense system. Plus, the White House has released a series of online arcade games promoting the administration’s priorities – and the reviews are mixed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • September 4 · 7 min

    Strong Jobs Report, First Mail Ballots Go Out, NFL Players Return to NCAA and More

    We got a stronger than expected jobs report this morning – but Americans are still contending with sky-high gas prices. The first midterm mail-in ballots went out today with a USPS overhaul hanging in the balance at the Supreme Court. Argentina’s president is reviving a decades-old dispute with the UK. And one of college football’s top conferences has sued one of its premier schools – we'll explain why. CNN is covering the latest in the Lindsay Clancy trial here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • September 4 · 9 min

    Miraculous Rescues in Nepal

    More, miraculous rescues in Nepal. The judge to question a juror in the Clancy trial. New DC renovation plans. Plus, awards for strange science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • September 3 · 8 min

    Vance on Iran War, ICE Agent Charged, Nvidia Buys AI Startup and more

    Vice President JD Vance talked gas prices, the US-Iran conflict, and AI data centers during the first White House briefing in more than 40 days. The Justice Department made its first on-duty charge against an ICE officer during the nationwide immigration crackdown. The White House slammed a federal judge’s ruling against President Donald Trump’s birthright citizenship policy. Bonds are giving the housing market a jump scare. Plus, a tech giant places a massive bet on an AI startup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • September 3 · 7 min

    Gloria Steinem Dies, USS Lincoln Port Call, Clippers Get Massive Kawhi Leonard Punishment and More

    We look back on the life and legacy of trailblazing feminist icon Gloria Steinem. As the war with Iran continues, the crew of a US aircraft carrier gets some much-needed rest and relaxation. Parts of eastern Texas continue to be drenched with rain from Tropical Storm Edouard. Police say a deadly shooting outside a gay bar in Tucson, Arizona targeted the LGBTQ community. And an NBA team gets a huge punishment for skirting league financial rules. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • September 3 · 9 min

    MN Mass Shooting, NYC Schools Ban AI and more

    At least two people are dead after a Minneapolis mass shooting. The judge orders the deadlocked Clancy jury to continue deliberating. NYC schools ban AI. Plus, it's still state fair season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • September 2 · 7 min

    US-Venezuela Oil Deal, Clancy Jury Deadlocked Again, Ariana Grande Farewell and more

    The US inked new energy deals with Venezuela, but critics are sounding the alarm. Search and rescue crews are racing to find missing workers in Nepal’s mud-filled tunnels. The jury in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial wraps up another day of deliberations without a verdict. The Kennedy Center is losing another notable piece of its identity. Plus, Ariana Grande closes out her tour with an emotional farewell to fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • September 2 · 7 min

    USS Lincoln Docks in Thailand, Tiger Woods in Court, MapQuest’s Comeback and more

    American sailors on a historic deployment at sea in the Middle East made their first port visit today. Parts of Texas are reeling from a tropical storm system’s torrential downpour. We have details on Tiger Woods’ plea deal in his DUI case. It was a big primary night for Democratic incumbents in Massachusetts. Plus, why a navigation app from the 90s is having a massive moment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • September 2 · 7 min

    Accused Kirk Killer To Go To Trial, Mail-in Ballot Mess and more

    Election officials raise alarm bells about mail-in ballot changes. The US military launches a new series of attacks as Iran retaliates. A judge rules that the trial for Charlie Kirk's accused killer can go to trial. Plus, Miley drops her last name and announces a new album and concerts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • September 1 · 8 min

    US Military Strikes, Tropical Storm Edouard, Clancy Jury Deadlocked and more

    The US launches new strikes against Iran as the war escalates. A tropical storm is drenching the Texas-Louisiana border after making landfall. The jury in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial went home early today after hours of deliberating. The suspect in Charlie Kirk’s shooting is back in court for a key hearing. Plus, we’ll tell you when ICE agents will be equipped with body cameras. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • September 1 · 8 min

    Mail Ballot Whistleblower, Bond Market Jitters, Kalshi Insider Trading and More

    As the Trump administration prepares a push to investigate supposed voter fraud, a whistleblower is outlining a “sh*t show” at the US Postal Service. A global bond selloff is sparking financial fears. A Democratic Senate Primary in Massachusetts is highlighting a generational divide. A report finds nearly 1 in 3 women aged 21 to 29 have never received a cervical cancer screening. And a former Congressman gets a lifetime ban from a major prediction market, while an aspiring lawmaker admits she bet on her own campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • September 1 · 8 min

    Conviction in Tupac's Murder, Army Secretary Resigns and more

    Duane Davis has been convicted of Tupac Shakur’s murder. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns amid friction with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The death toll tops 1,000 in Nepal as crews dig for flooding survivors. The Supreme Court clears way for President Trump’s ballroom construction. Plus, Dolly Parton fans continue her legacy of kindness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • August 31 · 8 min

    SCOTUS Greenlights Trump’s Ballroom, Kalshi Bans Santos, Lionel Messi’s Retirement Announcement and more

    President Donald Trump secured a major victory for one of his controversial DC makeover projects. The weather could get in the way of search and rescue efforts at the Grand Canyon National Park after deadly flash flooding. We’ll tell you about the first person to get a lifetime ban from Kalshi. Trump is targeting a news host over a TV segment he didn’t like. It’s the end of an era for an Argentine soccer superstar. Plus, a massive update to next year’s Met Gala amid intense public backlash. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • August 31 · 8 min

    5-Year-Old Rescued from Rubble, AI Financial Warning, Djokovic Out at US Open and More

    CNN speaks exclusively with the parents of a 5-year-old girl who was miraculously rescued from the rubble in Nepal. A new letter to top finance ministers warns of the risks AI poses to the global financial network. A tropical storm or depression is likely to form in the Gulf of Mexico today. A US Army veteran is pardoned for crimes that led him to self-deport to South Korea. And one of the greatest tennis players of all time can’t escape the first round at the US Open. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • August 31 · 7 min

    Grand Canyon Flood, New Iran Strikes and more

    One person is dead and the search for at least 15 missing people continues after a flood in the Grand Canyon. The US and Iran trade new strikes. More than 900 people have been killed as crews search for survivors in Nepal. President Trump calls for an NBC journalist to face “rebuke or “punishment.” Plus, “Fat Marmot” week crowns a winner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • August 30 · 24 min

    One Thing: She Fled Iran for the US. Why Was She Deported to Africa?

    As the Trump administration continues to execute its mass deportation agenda in the US, a growing number of migrants are being sent to countries they’ve never been to. We follow the story of one such asylum seeker who fled persecution in Iran, only to be deported to one of the poorest and most volatile nations on the planet. For more: Trump’s secret deportation deals --- Guest: Isobel Yeung, CNN International Correspondent Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Editorial Support: Mick Krever Photo By: Mick Krever/CNN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • August 29 · 17 min

    5 Good Things: The World Says Goodbye to Dolly Parton

    Dolly Parton never forgot where she came from, but the good she put into the world traveled far beyond home. A group of adults is proving you’re never too old for band camp. A new, personalized vaccine against melanoma has doctors saying it’s a new era of cancer care. A sunset toast at a California bar has become a legendary local tradition. Plus, a younger sister secretly spent months training at “Dance Dance Revolution” for her brother’s 40th birthday, challenging him to a showdown. Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco Producer: Eryn Mathewson Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin, Zach Goldbaum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • August 28 · 8 min

    The Latest in Trump’s Hush Money Case, Water Crisis in Puerto Rico, March on Washington 2026 and More

    A federal judge was not moved by President Donald Trump’s latest effort to move his hush money case to federal court. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh outlined his biggest concern at the Fed’s annual economic symposium. A water crisis is roiling Puerto Rico. We explain how a measles outbreak in Pennsylvania’s Amish country got out of hand. And crowds at the 2026 March on Washington rallied for voting rights ahead of the midterms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • August 28 · 8 min

    Americans Among Nepal Flood Survivors, Kalshi $$$, Norway’s King Dies and More

    CNN has spoken with two Americans who survived the catastrophic flooding in Nepal. A federal judge temporarily pauses the Trump administration’s new mail voting restrictions – but the legal battle is far from over. Young people are pumping huge amounts of money into prediction markets this year. Norway’s oldest monarch has died. And an up-and-coming golf brand is losing partnerships after a controversial advertisement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • August 28 · 9 min

    Clancy Verdict Watch, ‘Lake America’ and more

    Rescue efforts in Nepal are stalled amid fears of a pending second disaster. Verdict watch in the Lindsay Clancy triple murder case. According to a source, two air traffic controllers left early before the LaGuardia airport collision, last March. President Trump orders Lake Ontario to be called "Lake America.” Plus, a crowd gathers to watch a woman roller skate for the first time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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