We bring you 5 stories that will get you up to speed and on with your day. Updates every weekday morning, midday and evening. Plus, 5 Good Things and One Thing on the weekends.
President Donald Trump warns Iran ahead of critical negotiations this weekend about the war. Former Vice President Kamala Harris weighs in about her political future. Trump thrusts the latest immigration case into the national spotlight. We’ll tell you which parts of the US could see severe storms and tornadoes. Plus, the government is turning to an unlikely talent pool to address the air traffic controller shortage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/04/2026 • 07:16
Vice President JD Vance joins high stakes negotiations in Pakistan, as Israel continues its push to disarm Hezbollah. A new report shows inflation jumped in March. A USDA employee has formally complained about an Easter message from the Agriculture Secretary. Russia and Ukraine to agreed to a temporary ceasefire for Orthodox Easter. Plus, new questions in the case of an American woman who allegedly went overboard in the Bahamas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/04/2026 • 07:22
Peace talks between the US and Iran are set for Saturday in Pakistan. Melania Trump blasts “lies” linking her with Jeffrey Epstein. A Federal appeals court weighs the validity of Sean Combs sentencing. Artemis II nears the end of its historic mission, with splashdown set for tonight. Plus, the “Zammoth" takes to the ice in Utah. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/04/2026 • 08:14
Clashes between Israel and Hezbollah continue as the Israeli prime minister pursues talks with Lebanon. The First Lady blasted links to Jeffrey Epstein in rare remarks from the White House. We’ll break down what weather forecasters are expecting this hurricane season. ICE agents are starting to leave some airports, as a partial government shutdown continues. Plus, why scientists say the world’s oldest octopus may be something else. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
09/04/2026 • 07:31
Ceasefire Confusion, Diddy's Appeal, Hawaii Flood Watch and more A fragile US-Israel truce with Iran appears to be holding, as some ships are now moving through the Strait of Hormuz. New data from the department of Commerce shows a mixed picture of the US economy. Lawyers for Sean “Diddy” Combs are back in court today. We explain why the US fertility rate has hit record low. Plus, a powerful storm has triggered flood warning across Hawaii for a second day in a row. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
09/04/2026 • 06:25
The Strait of Hormuz remains closed over Israel’s strike in Lebanon. The DOJ says Pam Bondi won’t appear for a deposition regarding the Epstein files investigation. Police arrest the husband of a woman missing in the Bahamas. The accused Gilgo Beach serial killer pleads guilty, admits to strangling eight women. Plus, Part of the Eiffel Tower’s original staircase will be for sale in May. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
09/04/2026 • 08:31
A ceasefire in the Iran war appears shaky as Israel ramps up strikes in Lebanon. The accused Gilgo Beach serial killer confessed to his crimes. A woman charged in connection to Matthew Perry’s death learns her fate. House lawmakers are facing a new roadblock for Pam Bondi’s testimony in their Jeffrey Epstein investigation. Plus, Hawaii is bracing for another round of severe weather. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
08/04/2026 • 06:30
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is framing the ceasefire with Iran as a military success. Meanwhile, Israel continues striking Hezbollah targets in Lebanon. CNN has obtained dashcam video of an ICE shooting in California. Officials say they’ve uncovered the motive behind in an ISIS inspired attack in New York City. Plus, Wisconsin's new Supreme Court Justice won by a landslide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
08/04/2026 • 07:14
President Trump agrees to a two-week ceasefire with Iran. Artemis II astronauts make long-distance call to the ISS. Republican Clay Fuller wins a Georgia special election. A motorcycle crashes in Texas and narrowly misses hitting kids. Plus, Rory McIlroy curates a three course meal for Masters Champions dinner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
08/04/2026 • 09:11
We start with Iran’s response to President Donald Trump’s threats to reopen a vital shipping lane as a deadline looms. We have details on a shooting involving ICE agents during a traffic stop. We have an update on a US soldier’s wife fighting deportation. A recovery mission is underway for an American woman missing at sea. Plus, what economists are saying about AI’s potential long-term impacts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
07/04/2026 • 06:57
President Donald Trump is escalating his rhetoric towards Iran ahead of key deadline. Vice President JD Vance is in Hungary to strengthen ties - and stump for a strongman. A high stakes race for the future of Wisconsin’s Supreme Court is underway. A major UK music festival is cancelled after it booked Kanye West as a headliner. Plus, Sam Altman is facing new accusations detailed in a major investigation from the New Yorker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
07/04/2026 • 07:42
President Trump warns Iran could be “taken out in one night.” Artemis II sets distance record. Voters in Georgia head to the polls today, to fill Marjorie Taylor Greene’s vacated House seat. Michigan beats UConn for their first men’s national title since 1989. Plus, a 6-year-old raises funds for kids with cancer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
07/04/2026 • 08:29
President Donald Trump issued new threats on Iran as he doubled down on a deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. NASA’s moon mission achieved a major milestone as a lunar flyback is underway. We’ll explain why states are extending the immunization window for RSV. Extreme drought conditions in one state are having a unique impact on the landscape. Plus, the show taking over Stephen Colbert’s late-night time slot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
06/04/2026 • 07:20
A potential ceasefire in the US-Israel-Iran war is under review as President Trump prepares to give an update this afternoon. JP Morgan’s CEO is warning of possible economic fallout from the conflict. Trump’s pick for California governor could shake up the race. Kanye West faces sponsor backlash ahead of a festival appearance. Plus, Savannah Guthrie has officially returned to host NBC’s “Today Show.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
06/04/2026 • 07:19
U.S. successfully rescues a downed Airman in Iran. President Trump sets a Tuesday deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Artemis II captures unseen lunar view. UCLA wins its first NCAA Women’s Basketball championship. Plus, a North Dakota man marks 60 years on the job. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
06/04/2026 • 08:27
Amid a stalled Surgeon General nomination, a federal court ruling striking down vaccine overhauls (at least for now), and anger from ‘Make America Healthy Again’ activists, some are wondering whether Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has lost his grip on the movement that helped propel President Donald Trump back to the White House. We hear from one activist outraged by an executive order about weedkiller who says some voters “will not be coming back.” Plus, what’s going on with all the whole milk hype videos? For more: How RFK Jr.’s MAHA agenda keeps hitting roadblocks --- Guests: Kelly Ryerson, ‘Glyphosate Girl’ & Sarah Owermohle, CNN Health Policy Reporter Host/Producer: David Rind Senior Producer: Matt Martinez Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Photo: Stefani Reynolds/Bloomberg/Getty Images Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
05/04/2026 • 24:28
She once worked at this hospital as a janitor – now she’s returning for her residency. The Artemis II mission is historic – hear how an 8-year-old became a part of it. Scientists are seeing a phenomenon for the first time in the wild, and it’s offering new clues about how species can adapt to climate change. A major study examines the role spirituality and religion play in addiction recovery. And a high school freshman made it onto the ballot in this state’s gubernatorial race. Sign up for the CNN 5 Good Things newsletter here. Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco Producer: Eryn Mathewson Senior Producer: Matt Martinez Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Editorial Support: Amanda Swinhart, Giana Asterito Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
04/04/2026 • 14:45
The US rescued a crew member from a fighter jet shot down over Iran as search efforts are underway for a second service member. We’ll break down what’s on the White House budget wish list to Congress. We have details on a Supreme Court justice’s previously undisclosed health incident first reported by CNN. We’re getting a glimpse of the first spectacular pictures taken on NASA’s historic moon mission. Plus, the city with the highest gas prices in the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
03/04/2026 • 06:40
Search and rescue efforts are underway after a US fighter jet was downed over Iran, while the Trump administration pushes for a major increase military spending. A labor report shows the strongest job growth numbers in years. New CNN polling numbers breaks down how voters – especially those frustrated with both parties – are feeling ahead of the midterms. Federal authorities have made arrests in a sweeping healthcare fraud case in Southern California. Plus, why some of the biggest names in AI are sounding the alarm about future models. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
03/04/2026 • 07:30
President Trump has fired Attorney General Pam Bondi. Sources say that Iran still has half its missile launchers. The Artemis II crew is officially on their journey to the moon. Police in Florida have released the bodycam video of Tiger Wood’s DUI arrest. Plus, The world’s oldest tortoise has been caught up in a bizarre scam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
03/04/2026 • 08:17
We start with the latest shakeup within the Trump administration. We’ll explain how much the war with Iran is driving up costs for homebuyers and Amazon sellers. An immigration judge has ruled on a man who faced deportation after an overturned murder conviction. Trump’s controversial White House ballroom project cleared a hurdle, but its future is unclear. Plus, growing backlash over World Cup ticket prices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
02/04/2026 • 06:58
European leaders are meeting virtually to weigh options for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The Senate has unanimously passed a bill to partially reopen the Department of Homeland Security, but it's unclear if the House will vote on it. Florida authorities have released video of Tiger Woods’ latest arrest. Artemis II astronauts are assessing whether they’re on track to make it to the moon. Plus, what parents and grandparents should know about a new Covid variant spreading across the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
02/04/2026 • 07:13
President Trump vows to hit Iran “extremely hard” for the next two to three weeks. Artemis II Astronauts begin a 10-day mission around the moon. The Supreme Court appeared skeptical of the arguments in the birthright citizenship case. “Bob’s Burgers” actor rescued from a fiery crash in New Hampshire. Plus, an 99-year old women gets “hunky firefighter” birthday wish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
02/04/2026 • 08:20
Today, four astronauts are preparing for liftoff in a historic and risky lunar venture. President Donald Trump’s first national speech on the war with Iran is coming up – we'll break down some key talking points. The Supreme Court seems skeptical about Trump’s effort to end automatic birthright citizenship. A judge gave a new timeline for Luigi Mangione’s federal trial. Plus, a second GLP-1 drug for weight loss is hitting the market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
01/04/2026 • 06:45
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments on the Trump administration’s effort to curb birthright citizenship. President Donald Trump says he wants to end the war with Iran, as Gulf allies voice concern about the path forward. A new report shows Americans are still spending despite ongoing economic pessimism. An American journalist in Iraq has been kidnapped. Plus, all systems appear to be a go for tonight’s Artemis II launch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
01/04/2026 • 07:43
President Trump will address the nation tonight about the war with Iran. Artemis II moon mission is set for launch at 6:24pm, ET. A federal judge rules the White House ballroom construction “has to stop!” Tiger Woods to seek treatment after pleading not guilty to a DUI. Plus, love gets a Powerpoint makeover at “Date My Mate” events. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
01/04/2026 • 08:44
Hopes for an end to the Iran war are being felt on Wall Street. We’ll tell you how a federal judge ruled in a legal fight to defund two major networks. We have new developments on Tiger Woods’ DUI case in Florida. There’s new research around a dangerous class of chemicals linked to premature births and infant deaths. Plus, Trump’s controversial White House ballroom project faces a legal hurdle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
31/03/2026 • 06:33
The Supreme Court released a major opinion about Colorado’s ban “conversion therapy” for gay and transgender youth. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth warns adversaries may be helping Iran track US assets. US gas prices have climbed above $4 per gallon for the first time in four years. Another European country has blocked the US from using its military bases to participate in the war in the Middle East. Plus, new details from Tiger Woods' arrest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
31/03/2026 • 07:31
Heavy bombardment in Iran continue as talks remain in limbo. Fidel Castro’s grandson talks to CNN about Cuba’s energy crisis. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signs a bill to rename Palm Beach Airport after President Trump. A study shows extreme rise in temperatures near AI data centers. Plus, Celine Dion announces a return to the stage with 10 Paris shows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
31/03/2026 • 08:04
We start with mixed messages on indirect US-Iran negotiations as oil prices continue to rise. The FBI released new details on a car-ramming attack at a synagogue in Michigan earlier this month. New research shows AI data centers could be making life hotter for millions of people. Doctors are taking a closer look at a long-time medical approach for patients surviving a heart attack. Plus, how 12 tons of chocolate bars disappeared in Europe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
30/03/2026 • 06:57
