Publisher's Summary

Monday through Friday get up to speed on the biggest headlines of the day with 5 Things. On Saturdays, get a break for your ears with good news from 5 Good Things. And at noon and Sundays, we take you beyond the headlines to help make sense of what everyone is talking about in politics and beyond with One Thing.
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Episodes
  • Can Erik Prince's Mercenary Operation Solve Haiti's Gang Crisis?

    Can Erik Prince's Mercenary Operation Solve Haiti's Gang Crisis?
    Oct 18 2026
    Years of gang-fueled violence have left Haiti in disrepair, killing thousands and displacing over a million people. Now an American military contractor thinks he has a solution. CNN got exclusive access to an anti-gang operation led by US security tycoon Erik Prince to see what he is proposing and whether Haitians welcome his involvement. Watch more here: Haiti’s drone war --- Guests: Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Chief International Security Correspondent & Caitlin Hu, CNN International News Reporting Director Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    29 mins
  • “It’s Like a Sisterhood”: Two Colleagues Face Breast Cancer Together

    “It’s Like a Sisterhood”: Two Colleagues Face Breast Cancer Together
    Oct 17 2026
    Two cancer care professionals became patients themselves – and discovered just how powerful their friendship could be. Why a church parking lot could be your next home. A 2026 CNN Hero who once relied on food pantries is reimagining how Chicago families get the food they need. A 2024 study estimated that 52 million Americans struggle with loneliness – find out what CNN learned from experts about how to combat that. Plus, how a scheduling shakeup turned into a big win for fans at this year's WNBA Finals. Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco Producer: Eryn Mathewson Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin Editorial Support: Kathleen Toner, Samantha Delouya, Don Riddell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    16 mins
  • Trump Fires WH Press Secretary

    Trump Fires WH Press Secretary
    Oct 16 2026
    President Donald Trump’s new press secretary is out of a job after less than a week. A father of two is hailed a hero for stopping a deadly school shooting in Oregon. Six Flags over Georgia is scheduled to reopen days after a man’s roller coaster death. Ukraine’s president takes a covert swipe at Trump amid tensions. And, Pope Leo makes a bedside plea for peace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    8 mins
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