Episodes

  • How a Principal Gets Kids Excited for Back to School

    How a Principal Gets Kids Excited for Back to School
    Aug 16 2025
    The “Parody Principal” remixes the morning announcements. New research breaks down the amount of dance moves cockatoos have up their wings. This CNN Hero is feeding thousands with free meals that were going to be thrown out. One musician’s loss sparked a creative solution to help others facing the same thing. Plus, getting your spouse’s attention is an art form at this beloved Iowa State fair contest. For more feelgood news, sign up for the ⁠CNN 5 Good Things newsletter⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    14 mins
  • History at Home Plate: the MLB’s First Female Umpire

    History at Home Plate: the MLB’s First Female Umpire
    Aug 9 2025
    This club is going viral and helping members relieve stress, one scream at a time. A veteran umpire is making history on the pro baseball field. Meet the world-class chef that’s running a plastic-free restaurant in hopes others will do the same. Thousands in Michigan play their library’s reading game that goes way beyond books. Plus, this isn’t your average summer camp – it’s where wisdom meets curiosity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    14 mins
  • The Groundbreaking Surgery That Spanned Continents

    The Groundbreaking Surgery That Spanned Continents
    Aug 2 2025
    A pilot surprises his grandmother with the flight of a lifetime. The rivers in this nation are so clean, locals utilize them for their commute. This group helps visually impaired people ride bikes through New York City. Creative writing classes are helping incarcerated people process their pasts and imagine new futures. Plus, this remote surgery didn’t just connect two countries – it could close healthcare gaps worldwide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    15 mins
  • Meet the Superhero Spreading Joy in All 50 States

    Meet the Superhero Spreading Joy in All 50 States
    Jul 26 2025
    The newest member of the Philadelphia Phillies is training to save a veteran's life. This century’s old tradition helps protect one of the world’s most beautiful birds. A documentarian broke a Guinness World Record and captured moments of happiness worldwide. Indigenous youth kayak 310 miles to honor the restoration of a beloved river. Plus, meet the real-life superhero who has helped thousands of people in need of a pick-me-up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    15 mins
  • Chimps Loves Trends as Much as We Do

    Chimps Loves Trends as Much as We Do
    Jul 19 2025
    A frequent flyer needed a kidney transplant to live, and an airline employee gave him one. Inspired by pinecones, this new tech could change how we fight wildfires. After disaster strikes, these volunteers make sure kids get their lost stuffed animals back. New research suggests chimpanzees follow trends like humans. Plus, from Cape Town to London, this runner’s journey was powered by purpose. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    15 mins
  • When the Flood Waters Came, So Did these Helpers

    When the Flood Waters Came, So Did these Helpers
    Jul 12 2025
    A shelter dog in Virginia finds a forever home after revealing a lifesaving skill. Comedian Roy Wood Jr. shares why the home run is so special. We salute the search and rescue teams in central Texas after the devastating floods. How groups in West Virginia are cleaning up river streams contaminated from coal mines. Plus, a small town in Nebraska opens up a time capsule once dubbed the world’s largest 50 years later. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    18 mins
  • From Fear to Freedom, One Swim Lesson at a Time

    From Fear to Freedom, One Swim Lesson at a Time
    Jul 5 2025
    As the US approaches its 250th birthday, thousands of people are putting their hopes for the future on colorful wish walls across the country. This pilot flies at-risk shelter animals to places where they have a better chance of getting adopted. In St. Louis, Missouri, this all-Black swim team and their parents are diving into more than the deep end. Plus, the top five best towns to visit in America, per CNN’s readers and contributors – what towns should be on next year’s list? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    17 mins
  • What If Your Home Could Change Colors Like a Mood Ring?

    What If Your Home Could Change Colors Like a Mood Ring?
    Jun 28 2025
    Color-changing paint could reduce CO2 emissions and slash your energy bill. This Hong Kong native started on the keys at three-years-old and now, he’s the top pianist of his generation. How some random meet-cutes ended up at the alter. Costa Rica’s biggest natural export might surprise you and its local environmental impact might inspire you. Plus, CNN dropped this year’s list of America’s Best Towns to Visit – have you been yet? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    17 mins