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CNN 5 Good Things

CNN 5 Good Things

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How about a break — for your ears? At CNN, we know the news can be a lot to take in. So each week, 5 Good Things offers you a respite from the heavy headlines and intense news cycle. Treat yourself to something fun and uplifting every Saturday as we share the bright side of life from all over the globe.2024 - 2026 CNN Politics & Government
Episodes
  • A Rhode Island Community’s ‘Miracle on Ice’

    A Rhode Island Community’s ‘Miracle on Ice’
    Mar 21 2026
    A group of dads in London are learning a new skill to connect with their daughters and each other. Two pay phones nearly 3,000 miles apart are bridging a generational gap. A new breakthrough device is helping patients manage Parkinson’s disease in a more personalized way. After a devastating tragedy, a high school boys' hockey team in Rhode Island finished their season in a way that feels like a movie. Plus, a sweet update on the world's favorite baby monkey. Sign up for the CNN 5 Good Things newsletter here. Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco Producer: Eryn Mathewson Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin Editorial Support: Graham Hurley, Hanako Montgomery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    14 mins
  • Following the Tracks of a Tiger Comeback

    Following the Tracks of a Tiger Comeback
    Mar 14 2026
    A legendary US Paralympian adds to her medal collection. CNN trekked deep into Thailand’s jungles to follow the surprising journey of a young tiger that’s giving conservationists hope. How the singer behind the hit song from “K-Pop Demon Hunters” reinvented herself after rejection. A car salesman found a way to stand out at his job, and his videos have gone viral. Plus, college students nationwide are training puppies with a purpose. Sign up for the CNN 5 Good Things newsletter here. Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco Producer: Eryn Mathewson Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin Editorial Support: Allison Cho, Coy Wire, Will Ripley, Rosanna Philpott, Xavian Wu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    16 mins
  • A Foster Kid Came for Surgery. He Left With a Family

    A Foster Kid Came for Surgery. He Left With a Family
    Mar 7 2026
    He’s a software engineer by day – but in his free time, he cleans up trash in the San Francisco Bay area. A heartbreaking moment in a hospital room led to a ripple effect of kindness for six siblings in foster care. This app helps foster kids understand their rights. Mother-daughter divers made a surprising discovery in the Great Barrier Reef. A 77-year-old man with a motorcycle says now is the best time to chase a world record. Sign up for the CNN 5 Good Things newsletter here. Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco Producer: Eryn Mathewson Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin Editorial Support: Randi Kaye, Tamara Hardingham-Gill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    15 mins
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