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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.
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- Today29 min
Inside the Struggle to ‘Self-Deport’
As ICE arrests surge, the Trump administration continues to offer free flights and thousands of dollars to migrants who chose to voluntarily return to their country – they call it self-deportation. But the decision to leave – and the logistics that come with it – is anything but straightforward. CNN recently traveled with one family as they prepared to head back to Venezuela, leaving their life in the US behind. For more: She wants to self-deport. But this pregnant mom is stuck in a strange subplot of Trump’s immigration enforcement crackdown --- Guest: Maeva Bambuck, CNN Cross-Platform Producer Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Yesterday16 min
The Surprising Power of Self-Compassion
From Florida to French Polynesia, conservationists are finding creative ways to help coral reefs beat the heat from El Niño. What started with one trash-collecting barrier has grown into a network of more than 400 cleaning up Indonesia’s waterways. Africa’s largest IPO launched this week, opening the door for everyday Nigerians to own a piece of a landmark project. A new study reveals a surprising connection between caring for others and caring for yourself. Plus, meet a 2026 CNN Hero who’s helping thousands of stray cats in California get the care and, sometimes, forever homes they need. Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco Producer: Eryn Mathewson Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin Editorial Assistance: Nimi Princewill, Yoyo Chow, Bijan Hosseini, John Lewis, Meg Dunn, Christie O’ Reilly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 2 days ago7 min
Trump ‘Bans’ News Organizations
President Donald Trump says he’s “banning” CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House. A fake AI intelligence report almost started a war with China. Warren Buffett’s iconic era at Berkshire Hathaway officially came to an end. The first day of a former “American Idol” contestant’s murder trial had bombshell revelations. Plus, Miley Cyrus opens up about her final conversation with her godmother Dolly Parton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 2 days ago14 min
The Midterms' Unlikely Villain: Data Centers
There’s a new bogeyman in politics: AI data centers. We look at how midterm candidates are navigating a brewing Big Tech backlash and why the debate is not falling along traditional party lines. --- Guest: David Wright, CNN Politics Writer/Editor Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 2 days ago8 min
Trial for Former "American Idol" Contestant Accused of Killing Wife
Opening arguments today for former "American Idol" Contestant accused of killing wife, President Trump noticeably absent from GOP ads, Trump's DC golf course renovations could cost $49M, F-16 crashes during training exercise in Michigan, Shakira opens mini city for residency in Madrid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 3 days ago8 min
Kennedy Center Demolition Fears
A dramatic legal battle continues to play out over the fate of the Kennedy Center. OpenAI reveals more instances of AI models going rogue. Canada’s prime minister took a veiled swipe at President Donald Trump today. Homebuyers could soon have to face an unwelcome milestone. Plus, details on the former “American Idol” contestant on trial for murder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 3 days ago14 min
Why North Carolina is Making it Harder to Early Vote on Sundays
A long, quiet Republican effort to overhaul voting rules in North Carolina is being felt from mailboxes to college campuses. We explore the implications for a key Senate race and whether it presents a playbook for other GOP-led state legislatures. Read more here. --- Guest: Fredreka Schouten, CNN National Political Writer Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 3 days ago8 min
El-Sayed Responds To Vance Attack
House in recess as lawmakers make final push ahead of midterms. Houthis claim to have shot down Saudi jet. Fed raises interest rates for first time since 2023. Princess Diana’s brother claims Charles said she’d be forgotten "soon enough." Milwaukee Bucks surprise students after fire destroys elementary school. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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