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CNN Podcasts

We bring you 5 stories that will get you up to speed and on with your day. Updates at 6am, 12pm, and 6pm Eastern, every weekday.

CNN 5 Things

People step up nationwide to help feed their neighbors who rely on SNAP benefits. New research shows why you should go on walks more often. A forbidden book changed this former prisoner's life – now he's on a mission to bring libraries to prisons nationwide. Find out how goats are helping restore a Tennessee island. Plus, the 2025 Hero Dog of the Year was a stray three years ago. 

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Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco 

Producer: Eryn Mathewson 

Showrunner: Faiz Jamil 

Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin
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5 Good Things: How a Boat Full of Goats Saved an Island

Congress remains gridlocked over a deal to end the government shutdown as travelers navigate flight cancellations. We’ll tell you the latest Ivy League university to settle with the Trump administration. A controversial Trump ally visited the White House to discuss the war in Ukraine. We explain why ICE is attempting to recruit NYPD officers. Plus, a superstar’s noteworthy absence from the 2026 Grammy nominations. 
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Travel Nightmare, ICE’s Recruitment Message, Grammy Nominations and more

Hundreds of flight cancellations are impacting airports across the country. The Supreme Court is considering a long shot bid to overturn its same-sex marriage precedent. We explain why Israel has launched strikes on Lebanon. There are rumors of a leadership shake-up at the top of the Kremlin. Plus, multiple people are ill after a suspicious package was sent to an army base.
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Mass Flight Cancellations, Kremlin Rift Rumors, Suspicious Package and more

Hundreds of flights have already been cancelled as the shutdown travel chaos continues. Hungary’s Prime Minister is at the White House for what’s set to be a high stakes meeting on Russian oil. The US has carried out another strike on a suspected drug boat in the Caribbean. Elon Musk’s is one step closer to becoming the world’s first trillionaire. Plus, a court has ruled on the Washington, DC, sandwich thrower. 
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Flights Cancelled, $1T Pay Package, DC Sandwich Thrower and more

We start with a federal judge’s ruling on coverage for food stamp benefits this month amid a government shutdown. The Supreme Court clears way for President Donald Trump’s transgender passport policy. A verdict has been reached in a lawsuit filed by a former Virginia teacher shot by her student. We’ll break down the White House’s deals that promise to lower prices for some weight loss drugs. Plus, the latest on a case challenging federal agents’ crackdown tactics in Chicago.
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SNAP Fully Covered, Passport Policy Ruling, Obesity Drug Prices and more

The US is set to face significant travel disruption. A new report shows the worrying effect AI is having on the job market. Nancy Pelosi, the first ever female House Speaker, will not stand for re-election. President Donald Trump won’t be at COP30 next week, but a presidential hopeful will be. Plus, how the FDA is cracking down on unlicensed Botox.
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Travel Chaos, AI Job Cuts, Nancy Pelosi Retires and more

The FAA is set to cut flights at dozens of airports, as the government shutdown continues. We have the latest on the investigation into the UPS plane crash in Kentucky. The Philippines has been devastated by the deadliest storm to hit Asia this year, with another one on the way. A male Israeli hostage has described being sexually assaulted while being held in Gaza. Plus, a major hockey milestone has been reached.
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Flight Cuts, Asia Typhoon, Hostage Abuse and more

We start with the key takeaways on a Supreme Court hearing about President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Federal authorities gave an update on a deadly UPS plane crash investigation. Trump broke his silence on Zohran Mamdani’s win in NYC’s mayoral race. We’ll tell you about the changes that could impact major airports this week if no deal to end the shutdown is reached. Plus, new arrests in connection to a second alleged terror plot.
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SCOTUS on Tariffs, Reactions to Mamdani’s Win, FAA Flight Cuts and more

The government shutdown is now the longest in American history. We have the key takeaways from last night’s sweep of election wins for Democrats. There’s some good news about the US economy. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court will hear arguments over President Donald Trump’s emergency tariffs. Plus, why winter is coming early for parts of the US.
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Record-Breaking Shutdown, Election Night Highlights, Winter Blast and more

We start with Zohran Mamdani’s historic victory in New York City’s mayoral race. It was also a big night for Democrats with governor races in Virginia and New Jersey. Meanwhile, California held a critical vote on the state’s congressional map. A plane crash in Kentucky has killed at least seven people. Plus, a new study links melatonin to a serious health problem.
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Mamdani Wins, VA and NJ Elections, Louisville Plane Crash and more

Israel and Hezbollah are exchanging missiles just days after a ceasefire agreement went in effect. We’ll tell you what it could mean if President-elect Donald Trump privatizes two mortgage giants. The Supreme Court is wrestling with the Food and Drug Administration's attempt to curb access to flavored vapes. California’s Department of Food and Agriculture says the bird flu virus was found in certain raw milk products. Plus, sex workers in Belgium have achieved landmark protections.
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