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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 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
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

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