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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.

  1. 5 Good Things: Bad Bunny’s Love Letter to Puerto Rico

    14 HR AGO

    5 Good Things: Bad Bunny’s Love Letter to Puerto Rico

    A superstar takes the stage one last time tonight, marking the end of a historic residency in Puerto Rico. How a free travel program for high school seniors aims to connect a divided US. A 9-year-old sets up a front-yard stand designed to make people smile. A stranger’s kindness turns a homeless teen into a devoted foster dad. Plus, meet the TIME’s Kid of the Year.  Sign up for the CNN 5 Good Things newsletter here.  Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco  Producer: Eryn Mathewson  Showrunner: Faiz Jamil  Editorial Support: Felicia Patinkin, Isabel Rosales, Paola Ortiz, Abel Alvarado, Madeline Stix, John Blake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    13 min

  2. 1 DAY AGO

    Inside sidelining Kimmel, Covid-19 vaccine guidance, Kirk’s funeral & more

    We begin with a behind-the-scenes look at Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension. The Senate set up a high-stakes showdown to avoid a government shutdown. CDC vaccine advisers proposed changes to Covid-19 shot recommendations. We’ll tell you where President Donald Trump’s defamation lawsuit against the New York Times stands. Plus, the security measures in place for Charlie Kirk’s funeral. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    6 min

  3. 1 DAY AGO

    Government funding bill, energy price hikes, Charlie Kirk conspiracies & more

    House Republicans have managed to push forward a bill to avoid a government shutdown. Vaccine advisors to the CDC are delaying a vote over a vaccine for newborns. We’ll tell you what you need to know about rising winter energy bills. Another country is accusing Russia of violating its airspace. Plus, the explosion of Charlie Kirk conspiracy theories online. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    7 min

  4. 1 DAY AGO

    Talk show censorship, Hamas hostage warning, AI political leader & more

    President Donald Trump has threatened consequences for networks which broadcast unfavorable media coverage. Hamas is warning the Israeli military what will happen to the hostages if Israel’s ground offensive in Gaza City continues. A panel of CDC advisers have changed recommendations for a common vaccine for children. Republican Senators have confirmed dozens of Trump nominees in one sweeping vote. Plus, a political party in Japan wants an AI penguin leader. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    7 min

  5. 2 DAYS AGO

    Trump’s Kimmel response, Turning Point USA, Pope Leo’s first interview & more

    President Donald Trump wraps up his second UK state visit with comments on Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension. Charlie Kirk’s widow is continuing her husband’s legacy. Trump is going to the Supreme Court about firing a Fed governor. We have an update on the Trump administration’s attempt to remove Guatemalan children. Plus, key takeaways from Pope Leo first interview since his election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    6 min

  6. 2 DAYS AGO

    US-UK deal, CDC vaccine changes, Jimmy Kimmel fallout & more

    President Donald Trump and the UK prime minister have announced a technology deal while also talking about securing peace in the world. A CDC conference could lead to significant changes to childhood vaccine schedules. We explain why the axing of Jimmy Kimmel’s show may have been financially motivated. Nvidia is taking a huge stake in a rival tech company. Plus, banning the internet because of "immoral activities." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    7 min

  7. 2 DAYS AGO

    Jimmy Kimmel off the air, Antifa crackdown, UK deals & more

    ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” has been taken off the air after comments Kimmel made about Charlie Kirk’s shooter. President Donald Trump plans to designate Antifa a terrorist organization. We preview a day of talks between Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Three police officers are dead after a shooting in Pennsylvania. Plus, a judge has ordered pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil to be deported to one of two countries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    7 min

  8. 3 DAYS AGO

    Interest rate cut, ex-CDC director’s hearing, missing artifact & more

    We begin with the Federal Reserve’s first rate cut of President Donald Trump’s second term. The ousted CDC director offered new details about her abrupt firing during a congressional hearing. The family of a Black student found hanging from a tree is seeking transparency. New satellite images raise questions about Israel’s planned incursion into Gaza City. Plus, the search for a piece of ancient history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    7 min
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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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    CNN
  • Creator
    CNN Podcasts
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2025
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