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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.

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What started as ⁠a dad’s epic Halloween display⁠ turned into ⁠a nationwide movement⁠ that raised spirits – and nearly $1 million – for ⁠kids with cancer.⁠ Meet the fish with mysterious markings that have anglers and scientists hooked. This cheese expert from Philadelphia made history at the Cheese Olympics. High school students in New York City got to ⁠play chef ⁠for the country’s largest school district. Plus, Italy's oldest barista on how she's brewed up joy for generations. 

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Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco 

Producer: Eryn Mathewson 

Showrunner: Faiz Jamil 

Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin 

Editorial Support: Maya Blackstone 
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5 Good Things: Hundreds of Spooky Displays for a Sweet Cause

President Donald Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart talked weapons capabilities at the White House today. Trump is taking his fight over National Guard deployments to the Supreme Court. Another strike on an alleged drug trafficking boat is raising legal questions. A shocking announcement from a member of the British royal family over Jeffrey Epstein allegations. Plus, we’ll tell you where a severe weather threat is growing in the US.
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Trump meets with Zelensky, Prince Andrew’s royal titles, weekend forecast & more

Former National Security Advisor John Bolton appeared in court today, after being indicted on federal charges. Stock markets seesawed this morning as volatility returns to Wall Street. A flurry of developments in Chicago cements the city as the epicenter of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown. A second round of “No Kings” protests are set for tomorrow. Plus, the White House plans to highly discount these popular drugs.
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Bolton’s plea, fear grips Wall Street, ‘No Kings’ protests & more

President Donald Trump’s former national security advisor John Bolton has been indicted. Ukraine’s president is set to meet Trump today, as the US president agrees to meet with Russia’s leader later on. Tensions continue to mount over the delayed release of deceased Israeli hostages by Hamas. We bring you highlights from the first general election debate in the NYC mayoral race. Plus, a founding member of the band “Kiss” has died.
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Bolton indicted, Trump-Zelensky meeting, glam rock legend dies & more

President Donald Trump made plans to meet with his Russian counterpart. Trump took his stark warning against Hamas earlier this week a step further. Another one of Trump’s high-profile political enemies has been indicted. Senators are leaving town, dragging a government shutdown into next week. Plus, the latest on immigration enforcement clashes in Chicago.
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Trump-Putin to meet, John Bolton indicted, officer arrested & more

As delays in the release of Israeli hostage bodies persist, Israel is blocking aid supplies entering Gaza. Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he told Democrats he’d guarantee a vote on the policy at the center of the government shutdown. JP Morgan Chase's CEO has a warning for the US economy. Two universities formally reject White House reforms. Plus, new research suggests Chicago’s hottest selfie spot was named after the wrong rodent.
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Obamacare subsidies, US economy ‘cockroaches,’ Chicago rat hole & more

Hamas says it’s handed over all the hostages it can access to Israel. We’ll tell you the key takeaways from last night’s CNN town hall with Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. President Donald Trump says he’s authorized the CIA to operate inside Venezuela. The National Transportation Safety Board has released its final report on the Titan submersible implosion. And, why Alaska conducted one of the state's most significant airlifts in history. 
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Gaza hostages latest, Sanders and AOC town hall, Alaska’s mass airlift & more

A ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza is facing a serious test. A federal judge is pumping the brakes on layoffs during the government shutdown. The defense secretary’s new policy is getting pushback from journalists. President Donald Trump is taking a victory lap over what he calls a nationwide crime crackdown. Plus, what researchers unearthed from early humans.
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Hostage handover dispute, federal layoffs blocked, Nutcracker Man discovery & more

Hamas has reportedly executed people in Gaza City, as they work to reassert control of the enclave. The 1965 Voting Rights Act is being put to the test at a Supreme Court hearing today. Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to a ceasefire, after exchanging their deadliest gunfire in years. Two North American airports were hacked to broadcast pro-Hamas messages. Plus, if you’re planning on buying a new car, prepare for a price shock.
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Hamas killings, Voting Rights Act challenge, higher car prices & more

Israel is restricting aid into Gaza, while frustrations grow over the deceased hostages not yet returned by Hamas. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says more “firepower’ is coming to Ukraine. The Trump administration has revised the number of federal employees being laid off during the government shutdown. And, lawmakers launch another investigation into the catastrophic Texas floods. 
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Gaza aid restricted, Ukraine ‘firepower’, TX floods investigation & more

We start with today’s agenda for both presidential campaigns. At least four people are believed to have been killed and multiple people injured in a Georgia high school shooting. A US Navy sailor has been detained in Venezuela. The US reported the lowest number of job openings since January 2021. And, an Olympic breaker apologizes to the breakdance community for the backlash over her dance performance at the Paris Games.
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