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CNN 5 Good Things

How about a break — for your ears? At CNN, we know the news can be a lot to take in. So each week, 5 Good Things offers you a respite from the heavy headlines and intense news cycle. Treat yourself to something fun and uplifting every Saturday as we share the bright side of life from all over the globe.

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14:01

The High School Hero Who Saved His Rival’s Life

CNN 5 Good Things ·

2025/01/25

Thailand became the first south Asian country to recognize marriage equality. How a high school basketball player’s quick thinking on the court saved a life. This start-up makes special backpacks that turn into a reading light for places with no electricity. The Golden State Warriors make a superfan’s day. Plus, a tiny French town just got 10 million euros richer from a man who’d never even visited. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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15:57

Dry January Doesn’t Mean Boring Options

CNN 5 Good Things ·

2025/01/18

A seafood restaurant in California rallied volunteers and donations to support those impacted by the LA wildfires. Scientists uncovered a nearly 500-foot-long dinosaur highway in England. Researchers test if fairy tales can inspire kids to make healthier food choices – the results are pretty magical! Robots dive into action to restore a key component of the ocean floor. Meet the innovators making Dry January easier.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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15:34

Heroes Emerge from the Flames in the City of Angels

CNN 5 Good Things ·

2025/01/11

We’ll tell you about some good Samaritans who are helping feed and protect their neighbors impacted by the wildfires in Los Angeles. Volunteers distribute thousands of free winter clothing items across parks in the Twin Cities. A veteran judge in North Carolina has a new colleague – his daughter. A Virginia Zoo selects a name for its new baby pigmy hippo. Plus, how a “smart cow” can change the farming game.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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14:45

These Goats Will Eat Your Christmas Tree

CNN 5 Good Things ·

2025/01/04

A nonprofit in Boston is giving free access to education, playtime and meals to kids who have experienced homelessness. A 23-year-old runner shares why he’s taking on the 183.4 mile World Marathon Challenge. Ready to chuck your Christmas tree? Let these farm animals in Massachusetts take it off your hands. Rats love to take some joy rides. Plus, a New Year's resolution that prioritizes your happiness.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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15:11

Celebrating Good News of 2024

CNN 5 Good Things ·

2024/12/28

A self-proclaimed street librarian has a new way to deliver free books to kids in Baltimore. A high school student’s dream of treating skin cancer is getting closer to coming true. A nonprofit in Phoenix helps those experiencing homelessness unwrap a little happiness this holiday season. A filmmaker who’s collecting stories about happiness hits more countries. Plus, we share some of our listeners’ highlights from the year.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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14:52

Santa's Son Steps into His Father's Boots

CNN 5 Good Things ·

2024/12/21

Meet the Traveling Piano Man spreading joy across the US through music. People with memory loss disorders are getting sound prescriptions. The youngest-ever World Chess Champion returns home to a hero’s welcome. A beloved local Santa in New York passed away, but his son is carrying on his legacy. Plus, could mouse sperm orbiting Earth be the future of humanity?Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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15:05

Women Will Have a League of Their Own... Again

CNN 5 Good Things ·

2024/12/14

A new, rare exhibit is bringing a 150-million-year-old dinosaur to life. Women will get the chance to play pro baseball again. A catastrophe on a couple’s wedding day turned into a beautiful memory. How a Dutch recycling company is tackling footwear waste. Plus, the 2024 CNN Hero of the Year and Young Wonders have been chosen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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14:27

From Ashes to Art: Notre Dame’s Revival

CNN 5 Good Things ·

2024/12/07

A treasured gothic architectural gem reopens to the public five years after a fire. Bike Buses put a fresh spin on the commute to school for kids and parents across the US. A 11-year old lead the charge for cleaner air in Connecticut classrooms. A woman saved her twin sister’s life in a rare organ transplant. AI is helping farmers speed up crop breeding.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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15:06

Would You Bust a Move for A Free Cup of Coffee?

CNN 5 Good Things ·

2024/11/30

A choir helps people with Alzheimer's and dementia find joy and purpose. A formerly unhoused New Yorker helps feed people on the city’s streets. People from all over North Carolina came together to feed Hurricane Helene survivors on Thanksgiving. A coffee shop in Massachusetts went viral for giving away free coffee on one groovy condition. Plus, there’s still time to vote for the CNN Hero of the Year – we highlight the honorees.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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14:34

Betty White Gets a Stamp

CNN 5 Good Things ·

2024/11/23

A 17-year-old girl won a prestigious award this week advocating for the rights of girls in Afghanistan. Scientists have discovered the world's largest stretch of coral. A TV legend is getting her own stamp next year. A society of magicians wants to welcome back a member who tricked them. Plus, this 31-year-old woman smashed the record for hiking the entire Appalachian Trail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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13:43

Move Over Moo Deng: Meet Scotland’s New Baby Hippo

CNN 5 Good Things ·

2024/11/16

A legendary freedom fighter is honored for her military service 160 years later. We tell you why a 19-month-old bloodhound is the ultimate hero. A library book is finally returned over five decades late. A tall, stinky flower draws a huge crowd in Australia. Plus, the official Moo Deng anthem just dropped, just as another baby pygmy hippo makes her debut.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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15:40

An Athlete with Terminal Cancer Tackles an Ironman

CNN 5 Good Things ·

2024/11/09

Kids in South Carolina got an important civics lesson at their local library. Against all odds, an athlete with a terminal cancer diagnosis completed one of the most grueling races in the world. Classic music lovers are inspired by newly-discovered music an iconic composer left behind. A nonprofit is training giant rats in uniform to sniff out illegal wildlife contraband. Plus, an beloved character just turned 50!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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15:11

A Ninth Grader Finds Invention Inspiration From the...

CNN 5 Good Things ·

2024/11/05

A teen from Georgia is named America's Top Young Scientist for his invention. A beloved school custodian got an amazing retirement gift from her colleagues. A start-up in Ireland is revolutionizing how cancer patients experience treatment. Hikers, bikers, and horseback riders can soon traverse a new trail across a big state. Plus, a woman didn’t think twice about donating one of her organs to save her wife’s life.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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15:52

The Runner with the Streak to Beat at the NYC Marathon

CNN 5 Good Things ·

2024/11/02

An 18-year-old mountain climber became the youngest ever to summit the world's highest peaks. The slime in your home could be the key to helping fight climate change – send these scientists a picture. Food insecurity is a problem for some Los Angeles residents, so this nonprofit is crop swapping. A cello-playing robot made musical history. Plus, an 81-year-old makes finishing the New York City Marathon look easy – he shares some tips ahead of Sunday's race.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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16:54

Top 5 CNN Heroes of 2024

CNN 5 Good Things ·

2024/10/30

In this special episode of CNN 5 Good Things, hear about the people who are making the world a better place. We’re highlighting the Top 5 CNN Heroes of 2024 and the good work they do. Click here to learn more about their stories and to vote for the 2024 CNN Hero of the Year.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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15:12

How a Bakery Helps Military Vets Find Their Passion

CNN 5 Good Things ·

2024/10/26

An off duty lifeguard rescued a 17-year-old lost at sea. Some people experiencing homelessness in California now have a place they can call their own. How a crossword editor is using his love for puzzles to aid his stroke recovery. Dog Tag Bakery helps veterans rediscover their identity with a fellowship program. Plus, the good work a street veterinarian has been able to do since being named the 2023 CNN Hero of the Year.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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15:55

The ‘Glam Van’ Delivers Hope to Breast Cancer Warriors

CNN 5 Good Things ·

2024/10/19

What's the happiest moment of your life? A filmmaker wants to know. How a breast cancer survivor is supporting women battling the disease. The longest running contest of its kind dares amateur filmmakers to create very short horror films. A New Jersey based arts foundation honors the past and future of the Cherokee Nation. Plus, a Canadian native makes history on the ice.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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15:22

Mozart Dropped a New Single

CNN 5 Good Things ·

2024/10/12

We’ll tell you about a dad who trekked almost 20 miles during Hurricane Helene to walk his daughter down the aisle. A Kentucky doctor shows us how trees might help prevent chronic disease. Mozart fans have new music, thanks to a recent discovery. A 75-year-old poet gets a big surprise — and shares why he writes about kindness and joy. Plus, we learn why dolphins “smile” when they play together.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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14:03

A Big Baby Penguin with an Even Bigger Following

CNN 5 Good Things ·

2024/10/05

We're following Pesto, a baby penguin that's turning heads and charming hearts in Australia. One man is running coast to coast to honor a veteran's last wish. Leaf peeping season is here, and Virginia state parks are making it easier for colorblind visitors to enjoy it. A Miss Universe contestant breaks through an age-old barrier. Plus, this performer is taking the mascot experience to a whole new level.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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14:01

A New View of Van Gogh’s ‘Starry Night’

CNN 5 Good Things ·

2024/09/28

Some new research might convince you to try dabbling in arts and crafts. Scientists have learned that the swirls in Vincent Van Gogh’s ‘Starry Night” painting don't appear to be random. A pet cat wandered almost 1,000 miles back home. Why conservationists brought huge elephant sculptures to New York City. Plus, school is back in session, we’re revisiting why some parents of elementary school kids in upstate New York like getting calls from the principal’s office.Learn more about your ad choices

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