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  • A Special Announcement

    August 8, 2026 · 0 min

    For new episodes, find us over at ⁠CNN 5 Things. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • A New Search for Amelia Earhart’s Plane is Taking Flight

    August 1, 2026 · 18 min

    A paraplegic man and his best friend set off on a trip that could redefine what accessibility means. Meet the CNN Hero protecting mountain gorillas by empowering their human neighbors. Researchers are heading to a remote…

  • A Pilot Throws a Surprise Airport Concert

    July 25, 2026 · 16 min

    This commercial airline pilot has a second career leaves passengers smiling after they land. Happy hour at one assisted living facility was on the rocks until this octogenarian stepped in. As CNN Heroes celebrates 20 years, we revisit a…

  • The Warm Welcome Outlasting the World Cup

    July 18, 2026 · 15 min

    This 12-year-old bull rider from Australia is bucking expectations as she chases a world title. Rapper Pitbull and thousands of his fans came together to party and set a world record. A dinosaur fossil left in a drawer for decades turned…

  • The Woman Who Conquered the Pacific in Record Time

    July 11, 2026 · 15 min

    No one has carried their partner to more world championship wins than this Finnish man. Meet one of this year’s CNN Heroes who offers more than a roof over the heads of people experiencing homelessness in Syracuse, New York. Kelsey…

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  • Inside America's 250th Birthday Time Capsule 

    July 4, 2026 · 17 min

    An acclaimed pianist gathered thousands of people’s thoughts and reflections of what it means to be an American. Hundreds of items are being preserved in a capsule that captures America’s 250 years. A legendary locomotive and a…

  • Ever Wonder What a Plant Sounds Like?

    June 27, 2026 · 16 min

    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…

  • The World Cup Watch Party Nobody Saw Coming

    June 20, 2026 · 15 min

    Their home team didn’t qualify for the World Cup, so a local pub found a new team to support in a heartwarming way. Meet the young fashion designer turning heads and breaking records. The inspiration for a first-of-its-kind role for this…

  • The World Cup Adventure Months in the Making

    June 13, 2026 · 18 min

    Three longtime friends crossed two continents by bike to cheer on their favorite team at the World Cup. Would you go to a Mango Tango? Hundreds of people did in San Fransisco. This futuristic bionic arm is making daily life a little easier…

  • The Superfans are Ready for the NBA Finals

    June 6, 2026 · 14 min

    The NBA Finals have begun – we hear from some of the teams’ most devoted fans. A promising new pancreatic cancer treatment is giving doctors and patients hope. These nature-loving neighbors in California are celebrating a special…

  • The Firsts, Fastest, and Most-Evers on Everest

    May 30, 2026 · 17 min

    A sixth grader from Virginia isn’t a sore loser at this year’s Spelling Bee. Several climbers etched their names into the history books this month on the tallest mountain in the world.A 6-year-old from Gloucester, England got creative…

  • The Porch-to-Porch Concert Crawl

    May 23, 2026 · 15 min

    This Massachusetts neighborhood is setting the soundtrack for Memorial Day weekend, one porch at a time. We’re also celebrating World Turtle Day with a turtle whisperer in Florida. A children’s hospital rolled out the red carpet for teen…

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About the show

Starting August 8, 2026 all new episodes can be found over in the CNN 5 Things feed. Search "CNN 5 Things" wherever you get your podcasts. 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.