CNN 5 Things

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.

CNN 5 Things is a news podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 1,000 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts CNN 5 Things, a news show with 1,000 episodes published.

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  How El Niño Could Impact Our Food Supply

  Oct 4, 202620 min

  Climate scientists are warning that a super-sized El Niño is laying the groundwork for stronger storms, extreme heat, and potential food supply disruptions in certain parts of the world. But what exactly is this weather phenomenon? And how does climate change fit in? We look at how impacts are already being felt and what the coming months could look like.  For more: El Niño just leveled up to super status. Here’s what that means for the weather  ---  Guests: Deborah Funai Brown & Ali Van Fleet, CNN Meteorologist  Host: David Rind  Producer: Paola Ortiz  Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin  Editorial Support: Eric Zerkel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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  When Life Got Hard, They Tried a New Morning Routine

  Oct 3, 202616 min

  At Rikers Island in New York, a book club co-founded by Nora Fried and Julia Fox gives incarcerated women a chance to read, write and feel seen. A robot built from recycled plastic is giving deaf students a new way to learn STEM. Why more people are choosing to start their day with coffee and a rave. A high school science teacher found something paleontologists had never seen before. Plus, meet the youngest player ever to claim the highest women's title in chess.  Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco  Producer: Eryn Mathewson   Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin  Editorial Support: Paola Ortiz, Steve Tuemmler, Sophia Anderson, Natalie Haytayan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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  Could Maine Still Turn Blue?

  Oct 2, 202611 min

  Democrats still have high hopes of flipping a Senate seat in Maine, even after a scandal brought down their original nominee over the summer. But has that grassroots energy been sapped? And what impact will a ProPublica investigation into Republican Sen. Susan Collins have on her campaign? We dig into one of the key races of this cycle.  ---  Guest: Patrick Svitek, CNN Politics Reporter  Host: David Rind  Producer: Paola Ortiz  Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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  Hero FlyDubai Pilot Speaks From Hospital

  Oct 2, 20269 min

  NY AG Letitia James assigned to Cornell case. Hero FlyDubai pilot speaks out from his hospital bed. New polls show tight Senate races as Trump hits campaign trail. Kennedy Center losing pledges after Trump's name added. And, adopted man learns his biological dad is a 5-time Grammy winner and rock legend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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  Apparent Attempted Plane Hijacking Investigation

  Oct 1, 20268 min

  New details emerge about how Flydubai passengers and crew stopped a mid-flight attack. The Supreme Court is reviewing a key part of President Donald Trump’s immigration policy. The latest arrest in connection with an alleged terror plot targeting a UK airbase. The family of a woman killed by ICE in Minneapolis is suing the Trump administration. Plus, the latest on Rick Ross’ arrest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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