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CNN Podcasts

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

Another measles death, the most in US in decades. The latest developments in the Kennedy Center’s name change saga. There’s a major update in the case against Nick Reiner, accused of killing his parents. The FBI director clashed with lawmakers in a heated hearing today. Plus, the US just took national defense to orbit.
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Kennedy Center Votes to Close

Alaska finds itself at number five in the most recent CNN ranking of Senate seats most likely to flip in 2026. But what is driving Democratic enthusiasm in this reliably red state? CNN hopped on to a dog sled and fishing boat to find out. 

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Guest: John King, CNN Chief National Correspondent 

Host: David Rind 

Producer: Paola Ortiz 

Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin 

Editorial Support: Allie Malloy, Ish Estrada, Riane Lumer
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Why Reliably Red Alaska Could Flip Blue

Supreme Court shuts down mail-in ballot changes, The Trump administration rolls back limits on power plant pollution, Senator McConnell returns to Senate, Baby born from 22-year-old frozen embryo, and history was made on TV's biggest night at the Emmys.
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Justices Reject Mail Ballot Changes

President Donald Trump is downplaying growing calls for new AI safety checks. States have sued to stop a rule that would make it harder for some immigrants to get green cards. Kennedy Center officials warn the institution is on the brink of bankruptcy. President Trump urges his Ukrainian counterpart to stop targeting Russia’s diesel fuel sites. Plus, an iconic designer, who made stars sparkle, has died.
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Trump Dismisses AI Alarms as ‘Hoax’

As the Trump administration pushes ahead with an investigation into alleged voter fraud, some election officials are warning their proposed rules around mail-in-ballots would be unworkable and critics fear scores of voters could be disenfranchised in the process. Today, we look at how President Trump may be trying to put his thumb on the election scale through government agencies like the USPS and the Commerce Department. 

For more: Trump’s Commerce Secretary under pressure to use his powers to block voting machines

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Guest: Gabe Cohen, CNN Correspondent

Host: David Rind 

Producer: Paola Ortiz 

Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin
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What’s Happening with Mail-In Ballots?

Anthropic CEO responds to AI fears in CNN interview, Pilot shot down over Iran details his harrowing April rescue, Measles-related death confirmed amid Pennsylvania outbreak, Congressman's makes emergency landing in a lake, Therapy dog for your trip to the dentist. 
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Anthropic CEO Responds to AI Fears in CNN Exclusive

A combination of extreme drought and aging infrastructure is contributing to an ongoing water crisis in Puerto Rico, putting strain on 3.2 million Americans who are facing a daily struggle for necessities like clean, running water. We travel to the island to hear how residents are coping and why they say they feel left behind by their government. 

For more: In Puerto Rico, even when it doesn’t rain, it pours 

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Host: David Rind 

Reporter/Producer: Paola Ortiz 

Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin 

Editorial Support: Ava Bambuck, Isabel Rosales
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The US Water Crisis Flying Under the Radar

The spirit of unity that followed 9/11 became an annual tradition that’s still bringing Americans together 25 years later. We highlight some of the barrier-breaking performances inspiring the next generation of tennis players at this year’s US Open. A temporary city on the Crow reservation in rises Montana each summer for one of America’s largest Native American gatherings. Millions of people follow the journey of one Chicago man who turned sticker shock into a side hustle for an engagement ring. A group of college students built a solar-powered ambulance that could bring healthcare to communities far off the grid. 

 

Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco 

Producer: Eryn Mathewson 

Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin 

Editorial Support: Amy Gunia, Rachael Scott 
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His Brother Died Helping Others on 9/11. Now Millions Are Doing the Same

We hear from a former Bush administration official and a young man whose father died during the September 11, 2001 terror attacks. Iranian proxies are potentially expanding Tehran’s influence over another key global shipping route. Elevated inflation keeps pressure on the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates. The Justice Department secures a first-of-its-kind deportation case brought through a secretive court. Plus, an update on the outbreak tied to iceberg lettuce.
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America Marks 25 Years Since 9/11

CNN has new reporting about crass and sexually degrading comments about women made by a congressional candidate in Texas who is running in a key district Democrats hope to flip. While he is framing the remarks as jokes, the commentary is raising questions about just how much misogyny Republican leadership is willing to stomach, as experts worry this kind of content could fuel political extremism. 

Note: This episode contains offensive language. 

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Guest: Allison Gordon, CNN Senior Investigative Reporter 

Host: David Rind 

Producer: Paola Ortiz 

Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin
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He Called Women “Fat B*tches.” The GOP is Standing by Him.

The Trump administration’s effort to build a national citizen database is running into roadblocks in court and alarming some election officials on both sides of the aisle. But what is this data for? And how could it be used? We hear from one election official about why he’s pushing back, and look at how election integrity concerns are playing out in other parts of the country. 

For more: Trump is trying to build a massive voter database. Election officials are afraid of what he’ll do with it 

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Guests: David Yates, Jefferson County (KY) Clerk & Tierney Sneed, CNN Reporter 

Host: David Rind 

Producer: Paola Ortiz 

Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin

Photo: Carlos Osorio/Reuters/File 

 
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One Thing: Inside Trump’s Fight for Your Voter Data

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