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CNN 5 Things

CNN Podcasts 3546 Episodes Jul 3, 2026

CNN 5 Things delivers five essential stories every weekday morning, midday, and evening to keep you informed. The podcast also features weekend editions like 5 Good Things and One Thing. It is produced by CNN Podcasts and offers a quick, digestible news update for busy listeners.

Episodes

One Thing: Their Ancestors Helped Found America. Is That Something to Be Proud Of? Jul 3, 2026 1581 Ahead of America’s 250th birthday, CNN tracked down multiple descendants of the original signers of the Declaration of Independence to ask: do you feel like we are living up to their vision? Their answers were as complicated as the country itself. For more: Descendants in a divided America  ---  Guest: Catherine Shoichet, CNN Senior Writer  Host: David Rind  Producer: Paola Ortiz  Showrunner
Record Holiday Heat, Taylor and Travis Donate $26M, Dancing Grannies and more  Jul 3, 2026 524 A record number of Americans hit the road amid a record heat wave. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce donate $26M before their wedding. A mass funeral begins today, for Iran’s former Supreme Leader. Rescue crews pulled a survivor of the Venezuelan earthquake, out of the rubble, after he had been trapped for more than a week.  Plus, a group from Milwaukee, known as the “Dancing Grannies” are set to perf
Holiday Heat Wave Intensifies, Reflecting Pool Indictment, 250th Celebration Challenges and more Jul 2, 2026 476 A dangerous heat wave is bringing record-breaking temperatures to parts of the US ahead of July 4th. We have details on the former Olympian who’s facing charges for allegedly damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. We’ll explain the law enforcement challenges surrounding events celebrating America’s birthday at the nation’s capital. Funeral preparations are underway for a huge farewell to I
June Jobs Report, Trump-OpenAI Talks, US Life Expectancy Report and more Jul 2, 2026 455 A new jobs report was released today and hiring fell short of economists' expectations. A Financial Times report says an AI giant may give the Trump administration a stake in the company. Russia launched another deadly assault on Ukraine’s capital. Manhattan's district attorney explained why he chose not to retry disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein. Plus, a new CDC report suggests Americans are
Scaling The Empire State Building, Earthquake Rescue, Air Force One’s First Flight and more Jul 2, 2026 482 New details emerge on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s expected wedding weekend. Rescuers reach a trapped man after a week under the earthquake rubble. EMS audio shows an emergency response at Senator Mitch McConnell’s home. President Trump takes the inaugural flight on new Air Force One.  A couple has been   arrested after scaling Empire State building. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc
Venezuela Rescue Challenges, Climbers Scale Empire State Building, Village People Frontman Dies and more Jul 1, 2026 406 We start with the obstacles hampering Venezuela’s search efforts after massive earthquakes last week. We’ll tell you what two people were doing on top of a New York skyscraper. A former CIA director investigated by the DOJ is suing the Trump administration. The breakthrough scientists say could help understand the origins of life. Plus, remembering the lead singer behind the hit “YMCA.” Learn more
New AF1 Takes Flight, Student Loan Overhaul, Swift Wedding Preps and More Jul 1, 2026 475 President Donald Trump takes the first flight aboard the new presidential plane gifted by Qatar. Indirect talks between the US and Iran continue in Doha. Another Democratic socialist scores a primary win over an incumbent. College students and parents should pay attention to new student loan regulations that go into effect today. And a Taylor Swift wedding celebration (of some kind) is taking shap
Record-Setting Heat, Birthright Fallout, GLP-1's on Medicare and more Jul 1, 2026 466 More than half of US are under heat alerts, with a heat wave set to break records in New York City, Boston and Philadelphia. President Trump pushes Congress on birthright citizenship, after his Supreme Court loss.   Also, the President made billions in his first year back in office.  Medicare will start covering GLP-1 drugs as part of a test program. Plus,  why the internet loves Norwegian Soccer
SCOTUS Recap, Wildfires Forecast, LeBron’s New Chapter and more Jun 30, 2026 463 We start with key takeaways on major rulings from the Supreme Court’s final day of its term. A Republican lawmaker is back on Capitol Hill after missing from Congress for months. Dangerous fire weather conditions are ramping up in the western US. We’ll tell you about the assassination attempt against a tycoon that’s sparked a large manhunt. Plus, the end of an era for LeBron James and the Los Ange
Major SCOTUS Decisions, Progressives Target Establishment in CO, New Iran Talks and More Jun 30, 2026 453 The Supreme Court released blockbuster opinions on transgender athletes and birthright citizenship – we'll break down what you need to know. Voters go to the polls in Colorado in next test of the democratic socialist movement. US envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump’s son-in-law ‌Jared Kushner are in Qatar for more talks about Iran. And the British government may intervene in the Paramou
Supreme Court Rulings, Earthquake Rescue, Bald Eaglets' First Flight and more  Jun 30, 2026 484 The Supreme Court is set to issue its final rulings of this term.  NJ Rep. Tom Kean Jr. is expected to return to Congress after a mysterious absence.  Venezuelan hospitals face critical shortages after the earthquake there. Former NFL star Chris Johnson, reveals he has ALS. Plus, bald eaglets take their first flight.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Quake Deaths Rise, JetBlue Drone Strike, Discounted Weight Loss Drugs and more Jun 29, 2026 419 We start with the latest disaster relief efforts in Venezuela following last week’s devastating earthquakes. There are mixed signals about new talks between the US and Iran. We have details on a suspected incident between a drone and a commercial plane. A judge has scheduled Alex Murdaugh’s second murder trial. Plus, Medicare’s plan to cover drugs for weight loss and who's eligible. Learn more abo

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