CNN 5 Things
by CNN Podcasts
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.
Episodes
Winner Finally Called in Mississippi Senate Race
A building in Brooklyn collapses, leaving people trapped under rubble. CNN projects Democrat Scott Colom will defeat incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith in deep-red Mississippi. Video shows a soldier reprimanding Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and a group of his advisers at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Russia has announced the sudden death of its ambassador to the US. A driver is facing murder and DUI charges for a fatal crash in North Hollywood. Plus, investigators explain how they discovered a missing baby buried alive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meghan Markle's Estranged Father Jailed for Cutting Ankle Monitor
House Republicans fend off push to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Source says Trump was briefed in May on alleged NVIDIA CEO spy plot. Meghan Markle's estranged father is back in jail after officials say he cut off his ankle monitor. The Kennedy family is joining the legal fight to stop construction of President Trump’s planned 250-foot triumphal arch. And more than 100 veterans across the country each get a free car. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
New House GOP Leader Elected
Republican leadership in the House is working furiously behind the scenes to kill an effort to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Meanwhile, House Republicans picked their new minority leader to push back against Democrats. Inflation ran hotter than expected as Americans grapple with the cost of living. Russia-Ukraine peace talks restart in Abu Daubi after nine months. Plus, a historic ruling in the Caribbean marks a major milestone for LGBTQ+ rights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hegseth’s Impeachment Pushback
With an impeachment vote looming, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth addresses reporters. Some Republicans are trying to postpone congressional leadership elections in the wake of sweeping midterm losses. A key deadline arrives as votes continue to be counted in Mississippi’s Senate race – when will we know the result? Anthropic prepares an IPO with an eye-watering valuation. And Paul McCartney is now a billionaire Beatle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ohio State Temporarily Suspends Fraternity After Viral Video
President Trump stands by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as GOP Rep. Massie introduces 8 articles of impeachment. Conservative firebrand Lauren Boebert loses her re-election bid. Ohio State has temporarily suspended Sigma Alpha Epsilon after a disturbing video of two people on fire. HBO Max and Paramount+ to offer combined streaming service next year. And an iconic luxury liner is about to become the world’s largest artificial reef. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Articles of Impeachment Introduced Against Hegseth
House lawmakers are expected to vote this week on a GOP congressman’s effort to remove Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. President Donald Trump questions the outcome of the midterm elections after initially accepting the results. The Supreme Court clears the way for border wall construction in Texas. The FDA is requiring weight loss drug makers to add a vision loss warning. Plus, a judge has set a trial date for Charlie Kirk’s accused killer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Lame-Duck Congress Prepares Vote to Impeach Hegseth
Congress is back in session for the first time since the midterms with an impeachment vote against Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth looming. President Donald Trump says he wants to work with Democrats on immigration – what could that look like? Gas prices are creeping down towards four dollars a gallon for the first time in months. Russell Brand has been sentenced to a decade in prison after being convicted of rape. And as the world’s biggest climate conference kicks off this week, a new report shows the climate and weather extremes endured by the planet are “off the charts.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
NVIDIA Ceo Admits Affair As Company Launches Internal Probe
Stephen Miller's first day as White House Chief of Staff. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang admits affair as company launches investigation into whether he was the target of a foreign spy. Trump says "highly unlikely" he'll renew attacks on Iran. Mississippi voters describe frustration with provisional ballots as Senate race still too close to call. And neighbors help a 4-year-old with a heart condition get a Halloween do-over. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Where Does MAGA Go from Here?
The GOP is doing some serious soul-searching after a midterm wipeout which saw the Democrats retake the House and Senate. With some fingers pointing at President Donald Trump and an impeachment vote against Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth looming, what should become of the MAGA movement? We take a temperature check from campus to Congress. --- Guests: Drake Riddle, Univ. of Iowa College Republicans & Rep. Greg Steube (R-FL) Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
'Wellness Darties': Gen Z is Reinventing the Frat Party
Forget the midterms — the votes are in for the new voice of Boston’s Logan Airport. Find out why college students across the country are partying with self-care in mind. As birdwatching booms among Gen Z, research suggests it could be an investment in your brain health. After a lifetime of medical challenges, Olivia DeKold found relief through an unusual intestinal procedure and a reason to believe in her future again. Plus, meet the New York City teen taking a unique approach to choosing a career. Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco Producer: Eryn Mathewson Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Editorial Support: Daria Casalini, Julia Vargas Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Trump Replaces WH Chief of Staff
President Donald Trump announces a seismic shakeup after GOP midterm losses. There’s good news on the economy, but it comes with a major asterisk. Trump's new security proposal for Ukraine has Europe puzzled. Feds arrest the estranged father of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex. Plus, Tesla plans to park the Cybertruck for good. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What Democrats Plan to Do with Their Power in Congress
Once Democrats take control in the House and Senate in January, what will they do with it? We examine why House leadership battles could become contentious and why an impeachment vote against Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth could happen even before new members are sworn in. --- Guest: Sarah Ferris, CNN Senior Reporter Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Judge Blocks Construction of Trump's Arch
Hegseth defiant in face of impeachment. Mississippi GOP raises prospect of legal action in senate vote count. Judge blocks construction of Trump's arch. Newsom commutes all CA death sentences. And scientists find oldest evidence of cannabis use for mind-altering effects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dems Ride Blue Wave to Historic Heights
Democrats are projected to win their largest House majority since 2008, as some Republicans turn against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Bomb threats disrupt more flights in Europe. France sees its largest day of protests in months. British actor and comedian Russell Brand is found guilty of rape and sexual assault. Plus, another legend retires from international soccer after the 2026 World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Deep in the Heart of an Upset: How Texas Turned Blue
The stunning Senate and gubernatorial victories for Democrats in deep-red Texas were among the highlights of a historic Election Night for the party. But is it a flash in the pan, or part of a broader sea change? We explore where the MAGA erosion is most prominent in the state and look at why Elon Musk’s millions barely made a dent. --- Guest: Jeff Zeleny, CNN Chief National Affairs Correspondent Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Security Guard Stops Gunman At Office Complex
Dems look to deliver on affordability. GOP looks for new leadership as Vance blames the Iran war for election losses. Security guard stops gunman who drove into office complex. Melania Trump hosting Ukraine and Russia at the White House. And the world's best restaurant is... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Trump Reacts to Massive GOP Election Defeat
President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance share what they thought attributed to Republican midterm losses. House Speaker Mike Johnson says he’s stepping aside from a GOP leadership position in the next Congress. Wall Street votes "yes" on the midterm results. The nation’s largest drugstore retailer is breaking up its health care empire. And, how a woman’s first marathon came to a tragic end. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What We Can Learn from Democrat's 'Blue-Nami'
Democrats retook both the House and Senate after romping through multiple deep-red states in a historic midterm election. Is this a product of President Donald Trump’s historic unpopularity, or a more fundamental reshaping of our politics? We take stock of the map and how Democrats could approach being in the majority for the final two years of Trump’s term. --- Guest: David Chalian, CNN Washington Bureau Chief/Political Director Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Key Takeaways From Historic Midterms
Hear from Dems who flipped senate seats. Historic firsts in governor's races. Trump points the blame elsewhere after stunning rebuke from voters. And how voters weighed in on ballot measures for recreational marijuana and billionaire taxes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
High-Stakes Fight for Congress Begins
Ballot issues are being reported in some areas with pivotal elections. President Donald Trump says he’s ending billions in US aid to Israel. A nine-day manhunt for a convicted murderer who escaped prison is over. Bomb threats disrupt travel across Europe. Plus, why “mogging” is officially having a moment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices