CNN 5 Things

7:56

Trump's Decoy Flight, Colombia Quake Aftermath and more

CNN 5 Things ·

2026/08/11

President Trump signed an order to overhaul the childhood vaccine schedule. More than 130 people have been killed, with hundreds injured after a deadly earthquake in Colombia. According to the Washington Post, Trump took a secret flight home from Turkey in an elaborate ruse. A Chinese rocket carrying a satellite exploded seconds after launch. Plus, a massive energy project has been rerouted to save a “Dobby” memorial.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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7:57

Deadly Colombia Earthquake, Trump’s Childhood Vaccine...

CNN 5 Things ·

2026/08/10

The latest on the strongest earthquake recorded in Colombia in the last decade. President Donald Trump signed an executive order changing the childhood vaccine schedule. The FDA announced a plan to close loopholes in food additives. Russia's calling today’s drone strike by Ukraine the deadliest attack inside the country in more than two years. Plus, the long-awaited trial for the murder of rapper Tupac Shakur kicks off with jury selection.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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7:00

Colombia Earthquake, Jalapeño Recall, AOC’s Egg...

CNN 5 Things ·

2026/08/10

A massive earthquake rattles Colombia, killing dozens. Iran has laid out a series of demands for the US before it reopens the Strait of Hormuz – what can a recent CNN interview with a hardline regime figure tell us about what happens next? Taylor Farms, already under fire for being linked to tainted lettuce, pulls back peppers over salmonella concerns. An Alaska Airlines flight locks down its cockpit after reporting passenger threats. And, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez opens up about why she is

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8:14

Boat Capsizes in NYC, Flesh-Eating Bacteria, Tupac...

CNN 5 Things ·

2026/08/10

President Trump hits a roadblock in both Iran and Gaza pace talks. A boat captain charged after a mother and baby were killed in New York City. Jury selection begins for a man charged in Tupac’s murder. There is a surge of flesh-eating bacterial infections on the Gulf Coast. Plus, a raccoon is freed after getting its head stuck in a jar.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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28:57

One Thing: The Complicated Politics of Trump’s...

CNN 5 Things ·

2026/08/09

This week, one male and one femaleteenageathlete from every stateand US territorywill take place in the first-ever ‘Patriot Games,’ an athletic competition tied to America’s 250thbirthday celebrations. But the politics of the moment and comparisons to the dystopian ‘Hunger Games’ stories are complicating the optics of the event. We hear frommultipleparticipants about why theyare trying to block out the noiseand explorehow Trump has worked to reshape sports – and America’s 250thbirthday – in his

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19:07

5 Good Things: The Firefighters that Eat Grass

CNN 5 Things ·

2026/08/08

Asfirefightersbattle blazes aroundtheworld, one man is reviving a generations-old wildfire preventionstrategy.At this summer camp, grieving kids find support,friendshipand fun. We haveupdates on the internet’s favorite bald eaglecoupleand the great lengths fans went to protect their nest. We revisit a 2018 CNN hero who turned a life-changing accident into a mission to help people with mobility challenges. Plus,we’lltell you how a new dating experiment is using a photo booth to playmatchmakerfor

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7:12

Putin’s Potential Attack, Nolan Wells Investigation...

CNN 5 Things ·

2026/08/07

We start with what US intelligence believes could be Russia’s next move and how it could test NATO’s unity. President Donald Trump is weighing in on the GOP’s prospects in the November midterms. The Senate has passed a major bill in honor of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham. Three men are expected to return to Mississippi’s Horn Island, in an unofficial effort to investigate a Black teen's death. Plus, a federal appeals court has ruled on the legality of President Trump’s new White House ballroom.Learn

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7:58

Blanche Gets Key Vote, Thai School Shooting, Key...

CNN 5 Things ·

2026/08/07

A key Republican senator says he will vote to confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general. The July jobs report is out, and it isn’t pretty. A deadly school shooting rocks Thailand. A new defense pact involving Saudi Arabia is taking shape in the Middle East. And a major water source in the Southwest is in major trouble.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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8:35

Possible Serial Arsonist, Judge Rules Against Meta...

CNN 5 Things ·

2026/08/07

The Washington state arson suspect tells police he started two dozen more fires. Growing calls from GOP senators for Ohio Rep. Max Miller to resign. The DOJ is reviewing Senator Rand Paul’s referral to charge Dr. Anthony Fauci with contempt of Congress. A New Mexico judge orders Meta to pay $567 million into a youth mental health fund. Plus, a 97-year-old breaks her own wing walking world record. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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6:59

McConnell’s Health Status, Nolan Wells Developments,...

CNN 5 Things ·

2026/08/06

We start with the latest tensions ramping up in the Middle East as Iran finalizes a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell gave an update on his recovery from a fall at his home in June. The weather may present some challenges for fire crews in Washington State this weekend. Threats have been made against people tied to a Black teen’s death investigation. Plus, SpaceX faces another crucial test on Wall Street.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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6:56

Fauci Held in Contempt, Trump Gets Defensive About...

CNN 5 Things ·

2026/08/06

Republicans vote to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress – we'll explain why. The FDA has approved the country’s first mRNA flu vaccine. President Trump says the military has plenty of weapons at the ready, but reporting suggests otherwise. UK regulators rubber-stamp the mega merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery (CNN’s parent company) - but hurdles remain stateside. And after abandoning a controversial plan to privatize the World Cup, FIFA boss Gianni Infantino

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8:04

Trump Attacks El-Sayed, Perez Hilton Update and more

CNN 5 Things ·

2026/08/06

President Trump attacks Abdul El-Sayed after MI primary win. Perez Hilton hospitalized after disturbing livestream. North Carolina Rep. Chuck Edwards abandons re-election bid after ethics report. A company is selling private plane seats to escape hurricanes. Plus, a Memphis TV anchor takes a viral sleeping moment in stride.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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6:43

Strait of Hormuz Deal Status, New CDC Director,...

CNN 5 Things ·

2026/08/05

We start with mixed messages on plans for the future of a critical waterway in the Middle East. A progressive nominee traded attacks with his GOP rival after a major Senate primary in Michigan. We have an update on a program that temporarily protected Haitians from deportation. The Senate has confirmed the CDC’s first official leader in a year. Plus, why a livestream had police show up at a celebrity’s home.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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8:10

El-Sayed Wins Michigan Dem Primary, Another Rogue AI...

CNN 5 Things ·

2026/08/05

The progressive wing of the Democratic Party continues to build momentum after Abdul Al-Sayed squeaks out a primary win in Michigan in a key race for Senate control. Another artificial intelligence agent went way off script during a cybersecurity test. The FAA is investigating an air safety incident involving President Donald Trump’s Marine One helicopter. A Republican congressman up for re-election throws in the towel after an ethics panel investigation. And Disney teams up with TikTok – we’ll

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8:28

Arrest at Trump Club, MI Senate Primary, Salmonella...

CNN 5 Things ·

2026/08/05

The Michigan Senate primary is still too close to call. A man has been arrested outside the Trump golf course in California. Ohio Rep. Max Miller denies abuse allegations in a CNN interview. Chipotle pulls jalapeños from some stores amid a salmonella outbreak probe. Plus, a Florida steakhouse offers a nude dining night.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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7:10

Potential US-Iran Agreement, Rep. Max Miller...

CNN 5 Things ·

2026/08/04

We start with a progress report on Qatar’s latest efforts to broker an agreement between the US and Iran. The House Ethics Committee says it’s investigating a series of allegations involving Ohio Rep. Max Miller. The White House is meeting with top AI companies to discuss a new framework for reviewing advanced AI models. Los Angeles County Fire officials released a report detailing the cause of the deadly 2025 Eaton Fire. Plus, we’ll tell you why NASA isn’t worried about a SpaceX rocket that’s

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7:34

Blanche Moves Forward, ICE Detainee Dies, Ariana...

CNN 5 Things ·

2026/08/04

After a back and forth over President Donald Trump’s anti-weaponization fund, Todd Blanche moves one step closer to being confirmed asattorneygeneral. Pressure ismounting onOhio Rep. Max Miller to abandon his reelection campaign after accusations of abuse – buthe’sdenyingthe allegations and staying in the race. A detainee dies at a controversial ICE detention center in New Jersey.Migrants are rescued from a burning vessel in the English Channel. And Ariana Grande saysshe’s taking a step back

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9:02

Vote on Blanche for AG, Arson Arrest, Granny "adopts"...

CNN 5 Things ·

2026/08/04

GOP holdouts say they’ll back Todd Blanche for Attorney General. Primaries happen in five states today. A suspect has been arrested on arson charges connected to the wildfires in Washington State. President Trump is furious at Jeanine Piro over the reflection pool case. Plus, Michael B. Jordan's "adopted" granny.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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7:15

First Cyclosporiasis Deaths, Cuba Blackout,...

CNN 5 Things ·

2026/08/03

We start with the latest on raging wildfires devastating communities across Washington state. Two people have died from an infectious outbreak that can lead to severe diarrhea – we’ll tell you where. Todd Blanche’s confirmation for attorney general appears to be back on track. Millions in Cuba are without power as the island struggles to bounce back from crippling US sanctions. Plus, President Donald Trump blasts Jeanine Pirro over the DOJ’s unraveled vandalism case.Learn more about your ad

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7:43

Wildfires Scorch Washington, Crowdsourcing War Ideas,...

CNN 5 Things ·

2026/08/03

A series of devastating wildfires has displaced tens of thousands in Spokane, Washington.An email asking for “creative and unconventional ways” to punish Iran is raising eyebrows in the US military. Residents in Twin Falls, Idaho are coming to grips with a deadly mass shooting over the weekend. The first Republican woman from Texas elected to Congress hasdied at the age of 83.And,move over Christopher Nolan –there'sa new king at the box office.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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