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CNN 5 Things

CNN 5 Things

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We bring you 5 stories that will get you up to speed and on with your day. Updates at 7am, 12pm, and 6pm Eastern, every weekday.2018-2026 CNN Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Iran’s Response to US Proposal, Landmark Social Media Verdict, Stephen Colbert’s New Job and more

    Iran’s Response to US Proposal, Landmark Social Media Verdict, Stephen Colbert’s New Job and more
    Mar 25 2026
    We start with Iran’s conditions for ending the war despite initially resisting a US plan. We’ll break down a jury’s decision in a social media addiction trial against tech giants. The Supreme Court ruled in a music copyright fight challenging a major internet service provider. The latest push to end the Department of Homeland Security shutdown has fallen flat. Plus, the next chapter in this late-night host’s career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    7 mins
  • Iran War Talks, Open AI Shutters App, ‘Robot Umpires’ and more

    Iran War Talks, Open AI Shutters App, ‘Robot Umpires’ and more
    Mar 25 2026
    Trump administration officials are trying to schedule talks with Iran aimed at ending the war. British police have arrested two men in connection with a suspected antisemitic arson attack in London. Savannah Guthrie spoke about her mother’s abduction with NBC “Today Show” colleague and longtime friend, Hoda Kotab. An AI video generation app is shutting down just months after it launched. Plus, "robot umpires" are making their official MLB debuts this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    7 mins
  • Dem Flips FL District, Troops to Mideast, Dino Auction and more

    Dem Flips FL District, Troops to Mideast, Dino Auction and more
    Mar 25 2026
    Sources tell CNN, the US Army is about to send 1,000 troops to deploy to the Middle East. Congress debates DHS funding as TSA workers continue to go unpaid. Democrats flips a Florida State House district that covers Mar-A-Lago. A Jury finds Meta liable in child sexual exploitation on social media. Plus, A Triceratops skeleton dating back 66 million years is up for auction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    9 mins
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