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CNN 5 Good Things

CNN 5 Good Things

CNN Podcasts 120 Episodes Jul 25, 2026

Each week, 5 Good Things offers a respite from heavy headlines and intense news cycles. Treat yourself to something fun and uplifting every Saturday as we share the bright side of life from all over the globe.

Episodes

A Pilot Throws a Surprise Airport Concert
A Pilot Throws a Surprise Airport Concert Jul 25, 2026 939 This commercial airline pilot has a second career leaves passengers smiling after they land. Happy hour at one assisted living facility was on the rocks until this octogenarian stepped in. As CNN Heroes celebrates 20 years, we revisit a 2012 Hero who turned sports into a path to recovery. The winners of the “world coolest marathon” share what it takes to run at the top of the globe.
The Warm Welcome Outlasting the World Cup
The Warm Welcome Outlasting the World Cup Jul 18, 2026 893 This 12-year-old bull rider from Australia is bucking expectations as she chases a world title. Rapper Pitbull and thousands of his fans came together to party and set a world record. A dinosaur fossil left in a drawer for decades turned out to be the first one discovered on this continent. New opportunities for at-risk youth are blooming after two CNN Heroes team up
The Woman Who Conquered the Pacific in Record Time
The Woman Who Conquered the Pacific in Record Time Jul 11, 2026 892 No one has carried their partner to more world championship wins than this Finnish man. Meet one of this year’s CNN Heroes who offers more than a roof over the heads of people experiencing homelessness in Syracuse, New York. Kelsey Pfendler completed a record-breaking row from California to Hawaii. These furry airport employees in West Vi
Inside America's 250th Birthday Time Capsule 
Inside America's 250th Birthday Time Capsule  Jul 4, 2026 1000 An acclaimed pianist gathered thousands of people’s thoughts and reflections of what it means to be an American. Hundreds of items are being preserved in a capsule that captures America’s 250 years. A legendary locomotive and a grassroots running community are making coast-to-coast trips with a whistle and a flag you can’t miss. Plus, these towns from CNN’s annual list prove some of America’s best
Ever Wonder What a Plant Sounds Like?
Ever Wonder What a Plant Sounds Like? Jun 27, 2026 951 Two families linked by one lifesaving gift finally meet face-to-face for the first time. World Cup fever is transforming cities across the US, especially one small college town in Kansas. A new music festival is giving an iconic legacy a fresh chapter. If you thought twins were rare, this family from Texas begs to differ. One composer found a way to turn nature into beautiful music with a deeply p
The World Cup Watch Party Nobody Saw Coming
The World Cup Watch Party Nobody Saw Coming Jun 20, 2026 884 Their home team didn’t qualify for the World Cup, so a local pub found a new team to support in a heartwarming way. Meet the young fashion designer turning heads and breaking records. The inspiration for a first-of-its-kind role for this musician started with a Disney classic. US adults struggle with money basics... learn how these students are investing into their future. Plus, want a more meanin
The World Cup Adventure Months in the Making
The World Cup Adventure Months in the Making Jun 13, 2026 1084 Three longtime friends crossed two continents by bike to cheer on their favorite team at the World Cup. Would you go to a Mango Tango? Hundreds of people did in San Fransisco. This futuristic bionic arm is making daily life a little easier and a lot more fun for one New Yorker. Meet the 12-year-old with an uncanny ability to imitate birds. Plus, how a Boston reporter is making people fall in love
The Superfans are Ready for the NBA Finals
The Superfans are Ready for the NBA Finals Jun 6, 2026 862 The NBA Finals have begun – we hear from some of the teams’ most devoted fans. A promising new pancreatic cancer treatment is giving doctors and patients hope. These nature-loving neighbors in California are celebrating a special milestone. This teacher went the distance for his students with disabilities before he retired – literally. Plus, meet the search-and-rescue specialist with whiskers, web
The Firsts, Fastest, and Most-Evers on Everest
The Firsts, Fastest, and Most-Evers on Everest May 30, 2026 1015 A sixth grader from Virginia isn’t a sore loser at this year’s Spelling Bee. Several climbers etched their names into the history books this month on the tallest mountain in the world.A 6-year-old from Gloucester, England got creative to raise money for charity in honor of his dog. A Michigan welder is set to make history at the “Olympics of skilled trades.” Plus, scientists may have finally solve
The Porch-to-Porch Concert Crawl
The Porch-to-Porch Concert Crawl May 23, 2026 870 This Massachusetts neighborhood is setting the soundtrack for Memorial Day weekend, one porch at a time. We’re also celebrating World Turtle Day with a turtle whisperer in Florida. A children’s hospital rolled out the red carpet for teen cancer patients. Graduates from a historically Black college in Atlanta are making history together. Plus, we check on America’s favorite feathery power couple an
A “Ted Lasso” Star Scores A Real-Life Soccer Contract
A “Ted Lasso” Star Scores A Real-Life Soccer Contract May 16, 2026 827 Turns out “fútbol is life” wasn’t just a line for this “Ted Lasso” star. A commencement speaker gave graduates more than words of wisdom. We’ll tell you how mountain gorillas rebounded from the brink of extinction. A new children’s book honors the Chinese immigrant behind America’s Famous Bing cherry. Plus, meet the man traveling the world without ever stepping on a plane.    Sign up for the CNN
Calling All Moms to the Dance Floor! 
Calling All Moms to the Dance Floor!  May 9, 2026 832 Hear why thousands of moms across the country are lining up for a night out. It’s Teacher Appreciation Week: meet the 2026 National Teacher of the Year. A two-year-old boy who was born profoundly deaf can now hear, thanks to a new FDA-approved gene therapy. An iconic TV personality just turned 100. And, how a community in Idaho celebrated a young leukemia survivor's birthday.  Sign up for the CNN

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