
CNN 5 Things
CNN
We bring you 5 stories that will get you up to speed and on with your day. Updates at 6am, 9am, 12pm, 3pm and 6pm Eastern, every weekday.
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CNN
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We bring you 5 stories that will get you up to speed and on with your day. Updates at 6am, 9am, 12pm, 3pm and 6pm Eastern, every weekday.
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English
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Episodes
CA emergency order, sanctions on Israeli ministers, Meta’s ‘superintelligence’ & more
6/10/2025
We start with a legal move from California to try to block President Trump’s military mobilization in Los Angeles. We’ll tell you what’s in a new package of EU sanctions against Russia. Western allies also announced sanctions on two hardline Israeli ministers. A top RFK Jr. aide hasn't disclosed financial details of his wellness company despite attacking the US health system. Plus, Mark Zuckerburg is making a big AI push. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:06:40
Military deployment cost, Greta Thunberg deported, global ‘fertility crisis’ & more
6/10/2025
Pentagon officials have been grilled on the cost of deploying the military during the LA protests. We’ll tell you why a global economics report predicts slow growth this year. We explain Trump's plan to give newborns an investment account. Greta Thunberg has spoken after she was deported from Israel. Plus, the key reasons behind what the UN is calling a global “fertility crisis”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:06:49
Hegseth in the hot seat, ‘a chip shortage on steroids,’ BTS stars discharged & more
6/10/2025
President Donald Trump is defending his decision to send more troops to Los Angeles following anti-ICE protests. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces questions from lawmakers in a series of hearings this week. An expert describes the consequences for the auto industry if US-China trade talks fall apart. We’ll bring you the latest from Sean Combs’ trial. Plus, a K-pop supergroup is a step closer to reuniting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:06:28
Army celebrations, Austrian school shooting, New Jersey primaries & more
6/10/2025
We’ll hear from protestors about why they’re facing off with law enforcement in LA. President Donald Trump is heading to Fort Bragg to celebrate the US Army, but the timing isn’t great. Authorities say nine people have been killed in a high school shooting in Austria. We’ll tell you what to look out for in today’s primaries in New Jersey. And, the world of funk music says goodbye to a pioneer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:06:14
700 Marines activated, poor work schedules, Israeli hostage video & more
6/10/2025
Hundreds of Marines and an additional 2,000 National Guardsmen have been activated as protests in LA continue. Some GOP lawmakers are raising concerns about a DOGE cuts package. Many US workers say they have unpredictable and inflexible work hours. The family of an Israeli soldier being held hostage has released a video of his capture. Plus, we’ll tell you the Apple upgrades coming in the fall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:06:46
CA vs. Trump, newborns' investment account, Justin Baldoni lawsuit update & more
6/9/2025
We begin with the lawsuit California is bringing against President Donald Trump. Trump has announced a key feature of his “big, beautiful bill” for newborns. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr. has dismissed top vaccine experts. A potential presidential candidate in Colombia is in critical condition after he was allegedly shot by a teenager. Plus, a judge has ruled on Justin Baldoni’s defamation lawsuit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:06:28
CA governor to sue Trump, Harvard visas resume, consumer sentiment report & more
6/9/2025
We start with the latest reactions to the LA protests. The US Department has ordered consulates to resume processing Harvard visas. A new survey says consumer sentiment is in the black. Israel is preparing to deport the activists aboard the ‘Madleen’ ship. Plus, we explain why a number of prisoners are set to be executed this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:06:51
US-China trade talks, Russia-Ukraine prisoner swap, runaway pet zebra & more
6/9/2025
Dozens of people were arrested in Los Angeles yesterday after anti-immigration enforcement protests turned violent. The US and China are talking trade in London today – we’ll break down what’s on the table. Russia and Ukraine began a new prisoner swap. The Trump administration wants to disrupt the mortgage lending industry. Plus, a pet zebra that ran away from home has been captured. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:06:47
National Guard in LA, Army celebrations, French Open comeback & more
6/9/2025
President Donald Trump is defending his decision to send in the National Guard as protestors clash with law enforcement in Los Angeles. China and the US are holding trade talks in London. Today marks the start of a week of celebrations for the US Army’s 250th birthday. Apple is set to announce changes to its devices, and the company needs a win. Plus, after a mighty comeback during a game that lasted five and a half hours, we'll tell you who won the French Open men’s finals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:06:52
LA protest clashes, Israel detains Greta Thunberg, TikTok skin care worries & more
6/9/2025
Dozens of protestors have been arrested in Los Angeles as the Downtown area was declared an unlawful assembly area. A US travel ban for citizens of 12 countries comes into effect today. Israel has intercepted an aid ship heading for Gaza and detained the activists onboard. There’s concern about young girls taking skin care advice from TikTok influencers. Plus, we’ll tell you the big winners from Broadway’s biggest night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:06:47
One Thing: How Trump’s Coal Cuts are Hitting His Diehards
6/8/2025
President Donald Trump wants coal to be king again – but what about the people who have risked everything to extract it? A CNN investigation has revealed how the Trump administration and Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency have slashed protections for vulnerable coal miners. Guest: Kyung Lah, CNN Senior Investigative Correspondent Have a question about the news? Have a story you think we should cover? Call us at 202-240-2895. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:22:20
5 Good Things: Alaska Man vs. 700-pound Boulder
6/7/2025
We tell you how a hiker in Alaska survived a 700-pound boulder falling on his back. This café in a war-torn country serves cuteness with its coffee. Clownfish are learning how to survive climate change, one centimeter at a time. The horses in this program are helping men struggling with addiction get back on their feet. Plus, how a Little Mermaid-loving toddler healed as a baby with help from under the sea Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:17:00
Abrego Garcia returns, DOGE data ruling, US-China trade talks & more
6/6/2025
The Maryland man mistakenly deported to El Salvador faces federal criminal charges in the US. The Supreme Court’s ruling on DOGE data access is a win for the Trump administration. The US and China are gearing up for their next round of trade negotiations. A large chunk of California’s federal funding is on the chopping block. Plus, the new measures Israel is taking to defeat Hamas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:06:47
Education SCOTUS appeal, Trump to sell his Tesla, WA mass shooting foiled & more
6/6/2025
The Trump administration has appealed to the Supreme Court over its plans to dismantle the Department of Education. We have the latest on President Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s public feud. A government decision to keep a coal plant open may cost Midwest energy customers millions. We’ll tell you how authorities thwarted an alleged mass shooting plot in Washington state. Plus, why North Korea’s revival of a downed destroyer is surprising naval analysts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:06:53
Trump’s cold shoulder, Israel strikes Hezbollah, miscarriage warning & more
6/6/2025
President Donald Trump says he won’t be speaking to Elon Musk “for a while,” as the feud between two of the most powerful men in the world, continues. Experts warn that the Trump administration’s attack on international student enrollment could impact the economy. Israel’s military has carried out strikes against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. A West Virginia prosecutor says pregnant people who miscarry could face criminal charges. Plus, Halle Berry has a message for those criticizing her steamy Mother’s Day post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:06:29
May jobs report, Biden’s physician subpoenaed, Tom Cruise’s world record & more
6/6/2025
President Donald Trump and Elon Musk have a lot to lose as their feud turns personal. We’ll get an economic snapshot with the latest jobs report. Former President Joe Biden’s White House physician has been subpoenaed by a House committee. There are concerns that a military parade on Trump’s birthday could damage some roads. Plus, Tom Cruise has broken a world record with a “Mission: Impossible” stunt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:06:26
Trump and Musk break up, moon landing fails, Super Bowl champ’s new home & more
6/6/2025
We start with the latest on President Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s very messy breakup. Russia has hit Ukraine with waves of drones and missiles after vowing retaliation. A federal judge has once again blocked an order from Trump. Things didn’t go to plan for a Japan-based company trying to get a lander on the moon. Plus, a Super Bowl winner has reportedly found his new team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:06:17
Trump-Musk war of words, Israel strikes Beirut, moon-landing in limbo & more
6/5/2025
The public breakup between President Donald Trump and Elon Musk has reached new heights. Israel struck a southern suburb of Beirut. A controversial TSA watchlist is ending. Another one of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ accusers took the stand. Plus, a Japan-based space’s company’s moon mission hangs in the balance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:06:48
Trump-Musk fallout, reverse discrimination ruling, judge warns ‘Diddy’ & more
6/5/2025
President Donald Trump and Elon Musk escalate their public feud over the domestic policy bill. The Supreme Court ruled unanimously on a case over workplace diversity efforts. A growing measles outbreak in the US has prompted new travel warnings from the CDC. There’s a “ghost hurricane” in the forecast – we'll explain what it means. Plus, why a judge threatened to remove Sean “Diddy” Combs from the courtroom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:06:47
Trump-Xi call, Democrats slam travel ban, Mangione’s diary & more
6/5/2025
After months of waiting, President Donald Trump has had a call with Chinese Leader Xi Jinping. Democratic lawmakers are weighing in on Trump’s travel ban announcement. Moscow says it’s preparing for the biggest prisoner swap since the start of the war in Ukraine. Prosecutors say Luigi Mangione’s diary entries reveal his motive for killing UnitedHealthcare’s CEO. Plus, we’ll tell you which iconic handbag is going up for auction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:06:48