CNN 5 Things

CNN 5 Things

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We bring you 5 stories that will get you up to speed and on with your day. Updates every weekday morning, midday and evening. Plus, 5 Good Things and One Thing on the weekends.

Episode List

Washington Wildfires, Iran Talks, Lunar Collision and more

Aug 3rd, 2026 11:37 AM

Fast-moving wildfires destroy homes across Washington State. President Trump to resume Iran talks. Todd Blanche formally reminds Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization’ fund. A restaurant goldfish declared ‘sentient beings’ in Argentina. Plus, a SpaceX rocket expected to slam into the moon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One Thing: Some AI Leaders Want to Pump the Brakes. It Too Late?

Aug 2nd, 2026 8:30 AM

A debate over government regulation in the AI industry is intensifying after models built by OpenAI and Anthropic were able to access the open internet during testing and hack into various public organizations and accounts. There are growing calls to slow the pace of development so that safety and security measures can catch up. But how does the Trump administration feel about that? And are top AI executives even on the same page? For more: Anthropic said its AI models hacked into other companies’ systems during testing --- Guests: Jennifer Ji, Center for Security and Emerging Technology & Hadas Gold, CNN AI Correspondent Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Senior Director of Podcasts: Zach Goldbaum Photo: Nathan Howard/Reuters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

5 Good Things: A New Search for Amelia Earhart’s Plane is Taking Flight

Aug 1st, 2026 8:30 AM

A paraplegic man and his best friend set off on a trip that could redefine what accessibility means. Meet the CNN Hero protecting mountain gorillas by empowering their human neighbors. Researchers are heading to a remote Pacific island hoping to solve the decades-old mystery of what happened to Amelia Earhart. Women's professional baseball begins a historic new chapter in front of a sold-out crowd. Plus, we'll tell you why thousands gather in Tuscany for one of Italy's most charming races. Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco Producer: Eryn Mathewson Senior Producer: Zach Goldbaum, Felicia Patinkin Editorial Support: Laura Sharman, Kathleen Toner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gaza Peace Plan Milestone, Weekend Heat Wave, Guthrie’s Ransom Notes Released and more

Jul 31st, 2026 9:34 PM

President Donald Trump announced a breakthrough between Israel and Hamas, but there’s major caveats. We’ll tell you which parts of the US could see record temperatures this weekend. We have new developments in the Nancy Guthrie abduction case. A fiery military jet crash on a California Marine Corps base is under investigation. Plus, the fallout continues over FIFA’s plan to sell a minority stake in the World Cup to private investors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump Pushing for Blanche, Morocco-Spain Migrant Rush, Anthropic AI Goes Rogue and More

Jul 31st, 2026 4:16 PM

President Donald Trump is defending the controversial Department of Justice "anti-weaponization fund" as his pick for permanent Attorney General hangs in the balance. An estimated 60,000 migrants rush the border between Morocco and Spain. New York becomes the latest state to take the prediction market Kalshi to court. Anthropic admits its AI models also went rogue and hacked outside systems. And certain peptides get one step closer to FDA approval. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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