Episodes

  • SCOTUS Recap, Wildfires Forecast, LeBron’s New Chapter and more

    SCOTUS Recap, Wildfires Forecast, LeBron’s New Chapter and more
    Jun 30 2026
    We start with key takeaways on major rulings from the Supreme Court’s final day of its term. A Republican lawmaker is back on Capitol Hill after missing from Congress for months. Dangerous fire weather conditions are ramping up in the western US. We’ll tell you about the assassination attempt against a tycoon that’s sparked a large manhunt. Plus, the end of an era for LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    8 mins
  • Major SCOTUS Decisions, Progressives Target Establishment in CO, New Iran Talks and More

    Major SCOTUS Decisions, Progressives Target Establishment in CO, New Iran Talks and More
    Jun 30 2026
    The Supreme Court released blockbuster opinions on transgender athletes and birthright citizenship – we'll break down what you need to know. Voters go to the polls in Colorado in next test of the democratic socialist movement. US envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump’s son-in-law ‌Jared Kushner are in Qatar for more talks about Iran. And the British government may intervene in the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    8 mins
  • Supreme Court Rulings, Earthquake Rescue, Bald Eaglets' First Flight and more

    Supreme Court Rulings, Earthquake Rescue, Bald Eaglets' First Flight and more
    Jun 30 2026
    The Supreme Court is set to issue its final rulings of this term. NJ Rep. Tom Kean Jr. is expected to return to Congress after a mysterious absence. Venezuelan hospitals face critical shortages after the earthquake there. Former NFL star Chris Johnson, reveals he has ALS. Plus, bald eaglets take their first flight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    8 mins
  • Quake Deaths Rise, JetBlue Drone Strike, Discounted Weight Loss Drugs and more

    Quake Deaths Rise, JetBlue Drone Strike, Discounted Weight Loss Drugs and more
    Jun 29 2026
    We start with the latest disaster relief efforts in Venezuela following last week’s devastating earthquakes. There are mixed signals about new talks between the US and Iran. We have details on a suspected incident between a drone and a commercial plane. A judge has scheduled Alex Murdaugh’s second murder trial. Plus, Medicare’s plan to cover drugs for weight loss and who's eligible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    6 mins
  • Presidential Power Rulings, Venezuela Aftershocks, Major Media Move and more

    Presidential Power Rulings, Venezuela Aftershocks, Major Media Move and more
    Jun 29 2026
    The Supreme Court handed President Donald Trump a big win in a case that allows him to vastly expanded powers to fire officials at federal agencies. Rescue crews in Venezuela are racing to find survivors. Five people were killed in a rare mass shooting in northern Germany. The eastern US is bracing for an extreme heat wave over the July 4th holiday. Plus, a telecom giant Comcast is shedding another business as it refocuses on broadband and wireless. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    8 mins
  • Earthquake Rescues, Deadly Wildfires, Solo Rowing From CA to HI and more

    Earthquake Rescues, Deadly Wildfires, Solo Rowing From CA to HI and more
    Jun 29 2026
    The US will "stand down" after volatile days in the Strait of Hormuz. Some incredible rescues happen as the death toll from the earthquakes in Venezuela passes 1,450. Three firefighters have been killed amid raging wildfires out west. Two Dan Sullivans are running for the same Senate seat in Alaska. Plus, one Woman is on pace to break the woman’s and men’s solo rowing record from California to Hawaii. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    8 mins
  • One Thing: What MLB’s Gay Meltdown Tells Us About LGBTQ Progress

    One Thing: What MLB’s Gay Meltdown Tells Us About LGBTQ Progress
    Jun 28 2026
    Over the past few weeks, a small player protest over Pride uniforms has kicked off a controversy in Major League Baseball. Some LGBTQ fans and politicians are angry (for very different reasons), and the episode is raising questions about LGBTQ progress and whether professional sports should play a role. We look at whether this drama on the diamond can tell us anything about Americans’ shifting attitudes on social issues under the second Trump administration. For more: Americans are divided on ‘culture war’ issues, a new CNN poll finds. Republicans are trying to leverage that in the midterms --- Guests: Terri Hupfer & Hannah Keyser, CNN Sports Writer Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Photo By: Scott Marshall/AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    28 mins
  • 5 Good Things: Ever Wonder What a Plant Sounds Like?

    5 Good Things: Ever Wonder What a Plant Sounds Like?
    Jun 27 2026
    Two families linked by one lifesaving gift finally meet face-to-face for the first time. World Cup fever is transforming cities across the US, especially one small college town in Kansas. A new music festival is giving an iconic legacy a fresh chapter. If you thought twins were rare, this family from Texas begs to differ. One composer found a way to turn nature into beautiful music with a deeply personal mission. Sign up for the CNN 5 Good Things newsletter here. Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco Producer: Eryn Mathewson, Ifeoma Dike Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin Editorial Support: Phil Clarke Hill, David Rind Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    15 mins