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CNN 5 Good Things

CNN 5 Good Things

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 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.2024 - 2026 CNN Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Following the Tracks of a Tiger Comeback

    Following the Tracks of a Tiger Comeback
    Mar 14 2026
    A legendary US Paralympian adds to her medal collection. CNN trekked deep into Thailand’s jungles to follow the surprising journey of a young tiger that’s giving conservationists hope. How the singer behind the hit song from “K-Pop Demon Hunters” reinvented herself after rejection. A car salesman found a way to stand out at his job, and his videos have gone viral. Plus, college students nationwide are training puppies with a purpose. Sign up for the CNN 5 Good Things newsletter here. Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco Producer: Eryn Mathewson Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin Editorial Support: Allison Cho, Coy Wire, Will Ripley, Rosanna Philpott, Xavian Wu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    16 mins
  • A Foster Kid Came for Surgery. He Left With a Family

    A Foster Kid Came for Surgery. He Left With a Family
    Mar 7 2026
    He’s a software engineer by day – but in his free time, he cleans up trash in the San Francisco Bay area. A heartbreaking moment in a hospital room led to a ripple effect of kindness for six siblings in foster care. This app helps foster kids understand their rights. Mother-daughter divers made a surprising discovery in the Great Barrier Reef. A 77-year-old man with a motorcycle says now is the best time to chase a world record. Sign up for the CNN 5 Good Things newsletter here. Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco Producer: Eryn Mathewson Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin Editorial Support: Randi Kaye, Tamara Hardingham-Gill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    15 mins
  • This Latest Parenting Trend is a Throwback

    This Latest Parenting Trend is a Throwback
    Feb 28 2026
    A goldendoodle left at an airport gets lifted up by local heroes. A Texas swim team makes major waves for a beloved custodian. Giant tortoises return to the Galápagos after nearly 200 years. Parents are dialing back screen time with retro tech. Plus, Team USA’s women’s hockey Olympic champs are hearing from their biggest fans – thanks to a hotline. Sign up for the CNN 5 Good Things newsletter here. Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco Producer: Eryn Mathewson Showrunner: Faiz Jamil Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin Editorial Support: Vanessa Yurkevich, Lacey Russell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    14 mins
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