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 6am, 9am, 12pm, 3pm and 6pm Eastern, every weekday.

Recent Episodes
  • 6 PM ET: State Dept. on Israel's aid progress, judge blocks Ten Commandments law, Bitcoin’s post-election surge & more
    Nov 12, 2024 – 06:33
  • 3 PM ET: Blinken in Brussels, Church of England leader resigns, Nazi flags in Michigan & more
    Nov 12, 2024 – 06:46
  • 12 PM ET: Trump hush money case, Congress returns, Plan B sales jump & more
    Nov 12, 2024 – 06:44
  • 9 AM ET: Trump hush money decision, car plows into crowd, ghost gun manhunt & more
    Nov 12, 2024 – 06:40
  • 6 AM ET: Trump signals priorities, Israel misses aid deadline, ‘golf diplomacy’ & more
    Nov 12, 2024 – 06:50
  • 6 PM ET: Trump-proofing climate policies, jury decision in Delphi murder trial, GOP gains in New York City & more
    Nov 11, 2024 – 06:42
  • 3 PM ET: COP29 kicks off, wildfires in the Northeast, meteor showers & more
    Nov 11, 2024 – 06:16
  • 12 PM ET: Trump’s latest picks, West Bank annexation prep, crypto craze & more
    Nov 11, 2024 – 06:41
  • 9 AM ET: Senate leader race, Kremlin denies Trump call, doom spending & more
    Nov 11, 2024 – 06:46
  • 6 AM ET: Trump’s ‘border czar’, COP29 kicks off, Wicked porn mix-up & more
    Nov 11, 2024 – 06:41
  • One Thing: He Never Voted Republican. Trump 2024 Changed That.
    Nov 10, 2024 – 21:18
  • 5 Good Things: An Athlete with Terminal Cancer Tackles an Ironman
    Nov 9, 2024 – 15:10
  • 6 PM ET: One charged in Trump assassination plot, extreme weather and migration, Grammy nominations & more
    Nov 9, 2024 – 06:24
  • 3 PM ET: US press freedom concerns, a landmark social media ban in Australia, famous bells ring out & more
    Nov 8, 2024 – 06:25
  • 12 PM ET: America’s red shift, migrant support plan, Pompeii victims & more
    Nov 8, 2024 – 06:48
  • 9 AM ET: Trump flips Nevada, blue states safeguarding, deadly North Korea-Ukraine clashes & more
    Nov 8, 2024 – 06:41
  • 6 AM ET: Trump's historic staff pick, Israeli soccer fans attacked, Liam Payne charges & more
    Nov 8, 2024 – 06:34
  • 6 PM ET: Fed cuts interest rates, German government coalition collapses, Grammy nominations preview & more
    Nov 7, 2024 – 06:23
  • 3 PM ET: Biden moves to limit drilling, Trump's relationship with Israel, new study on brain aging & more
    Nov 7, 2024 – 06:45
  • 12 PM ET: Biden addresses the nation, mass detention plans, tariffs explained & more
    Nov 7, 2024 – 06:44
  • 9 AM ET: Transition of power, interest rate cuts, 9/11 pleas back on & more
    Nov 7, 2024 – 06:43
  • 6 AM ET: Biden to speak, CA’s life-threatening fires, Olympic icon retires & more
    Nov 7, 2024 – 06:37
  • 6 PM ET: House control undecided, Hurricane Rafael lands in Cuba, Missouri flooding deaths & more
    Nov 6, 2024 – 06:33
  • 3 PM ET: Harris concedes, Biden blamed, Trump’s economy & more
    Nov 6, 2024 – 06:22
  • 12 PM ET: Harris to speak & concede, Trump’s legal woes, markets react & more
    Nov 6, 2024 – 07:10
  • 9 AM ET: Trump declares victory, Israel protests, Navy scandal sentencing & more
    Nov 6, 2024 – 07:34
  • 6 AM ET Election Results Special: CNN projects Trump win, GOP flips Senate, 2024 history makers & more
    Nov 6, 2024 – 08:59
  • 6 PM ET: Early exit polls, House races, rare American artifact & more
    Nov 5, 2024 – 06:32
  • 3 PM ET: Polling place issues, Israeli government shakeup, coveted holiday gift & more
    Nov 5, 2024 – 06:37
  • 12 PM ET: 2024 final pitches, Tropical Storm Raphael, potential new planet & more
    Nov 5, 2024 – 06:44
  • 9 AM ET: Voting underway, Gaza humanitarian call, wooden satellite launch & more
    Nov 5, 2024 – 06:45
  • 6 AM ET: Election Day, Boeing strike ends, Kelce spikes heckler's phone & more
    Nov 5, 2024 – 07:26
  • 6 PM ET: Election security measures, Andre Hill verdict, kids’ sugar intake & more
    Nov 4, 2024 – 06:42
  • 3 PM ET: Inflation and the election, Musk’s misinformation reaches billions, Idaho limits Covid-19 vaccines & more
    Nov 4, 2024 – 06:42
  • 12 PM ET: Final election countdown, climate diplomacy, top word of 2024 & more
    Nov 4, 2024 – 06:34
  • 9 AM: Tight battleground races, Israeli intel leak, Spanish royals egged & more
    Nov 4, 2024 – 06:59
  • 6 AM ET: Final campaign pitches, Oklahoma tornadoes, Quincy Jones dies & more
    Nov 4, 2024 – 06:53
  • One Thing: Inside the Final Days of the 2024 Campaign
    Nov 3, 2024 – 27:34
  • 5 Good Things: The Runner with the Streak to Beat at the NYC Marathon
    Nov 2, 2024 – 15:24
  • 6 PM ET: Election transition briefings, UN leaders’ warning, Dodgers’ parade & more
    Nov 1, 2024 – 06:23
  • 3 PM ET: Trump targets GOP critic, fatal roof collapse, brain stimulation headset & more
    Nov 1, 2024 – 06:08
  • 12 PM ET: Pre-election jobs report, teen Halloween shooter, IV fluids shortage & more
    Nov 1, 2024 – 06:35
  • 9 AM ET: Jobs report, Trump suing CBS, “raccoon balls” & more
    Nov 1, 2024 – 06:18
  • 6 AM ET: Viral fake election video, new Boeing deal, Young Thug's plea & more
    Nov 1, 2024 – 06:27
  • 6 PM ET: House races latest, a historically dry October, new rules for switching banks & more
    Oct 31, 2024 – 06:18
  • 3 PM ET: Election misinformation, jobs report preview, Starbucks goes retro & more
    Oct 31, 2024 – 06:48
  • 12 PM ET: PA voting probes, inflation cooled, witch markings found & more
    Oct 31, 2024 – 06:40
  • 9 AM ET: Final election push, Musk giveaway decision, NK missile test & more.
    Oct 31, 2024 – 06:41
  • 6 AM ET: ‘Garbage’ mess continues, Lebanon ceasefire optimism, World Series game 5 & more
    Oct 31, 2024 – 06:47
  • 6 PM ET: Presidential campaign stops, new bird flu case, World Series game 5 & more
    Oct 30, 2024 – 06:16
Recent Reviews
  • r0gue007
    Please… more news less opinion
    Love you guys, just really want a more breaking / current news pod. I listen to a lot of political pods, would like CNN to be news please.
  • 👳🏽💐
    Jo Beck
    For Jo Beck: I love listening to the news because of your positive attitude and energy, especially during these dark and negative times we’re surrounded by. If you had your own TV show, I’d definitely watch it. You’re such a great narrator, and the whole cast is amazing. Krista Bo and Ifemoa Dike, you all are incredible hosts! I can’t believe there are people with low intelligence who criticize the way you speak. I wish we could remove the reviews and ratings system!
  • Nate Rooted
    Slant
    Hard to give the news while giving mere opinions on politics. Stick to the news, avoid taking sides.
  • Cownose
    Efioma.
    I think rather we might try accepting ethnic differences in pronunciations: “Aks” instead of ask. I am grateful when language variations are printed. It keeps me creative in my own use of language which in turn has helped my aging when I can’t always put my tongue on the right word. Being annoyed about other’s dialects seems like such a waste of precious time. Just enjoy it.
  • Namsalot
    Appreciate the good news however..
    I always listen to 5 Good Things with that sort of suspension of disbelief you need just for the good vibes. Today’s episode, however, really broke my heart. How can you report on Turkey’s “love and protection” of stray cats when they are rounding up stray dogs and either slaughtering them or strapping bombs to them and sending them into caves to kill and root out “undesirables”. Nope sorry. Y’all failed hard today.
  • Em_0055
    SPOILER ALERT…ASAP
    Can you please add a spoiler alert for Olympics results?? Thank you!
  • esSilverlines
    Can’t stand CNN ANYMORE!
    I love this podcast and used to have much respect for CNN but today I’m unsubscribing, won’t watch it on tv nor Youtube anymore. How can you bend over so much manipulating facts and justifying the indefensible JUST TO APPEAL to the Right Wing crowd. The true is the truth. It’s not Left or Right! I can’t stand it anymore and the last drop for me is this latest conversation about Project 2025 manipulating the facts and justifying the indefensible. Keep doing it. One day you’ll be forgotten. PS: Stop the “Hello” and “That’s all for now” as if you’re talking to a happy crowd in a meeting instead of telling the news.
  • ncogbno
    Tearing
    Crying through New Mexico. So this is an AI update? I am sad
  • Erica Ross-Krieger
    What's with this "hello"?
    I would be giving a five star review to this whole show… But I am giving a two star review for episodes hosted by Jo Beck... it's her overly chipper "hello" that is just incongruent with news of the day that typically contains extremely serious information. She sounds like she is saying hello to a bunch of joyful school children. I immediately turn off the podcast when I hear it. I'm sorry to be so blunt but that's my truth.
  • OH! I-O
    Posting to hide a racist review
    Fighting to beat racism. Winning!
  • nlzmom
    Great format, but ...
    Great format, but you have to know there's a bias (just like other news apps), whether it's what they do/don't report or how they frame the story. The headlines are good, but it's typical CNN reporting.
  • Kpnewsfan
    Top notch hosts
    All of the hosts of this show are fantastic, and I sincerely do not understand other’s criticism of Ifeoma Dike. Her presentation and reading are professional and it is a GOOD quality to have a diverse set of presenters and inflections. Love everything about this pod, from the hosts to the top notch reporting.
  • <3twilightaddict93
    Great news and great hosts
    The goat story really brightened my day! Thanks for spreading the good news! The hosts are so funny!
  • Rooney33147
    Format 5 Ifeoma 1
    I love this format, but the word is ASK not axe. I find myself wanting to skip Ifeoma Dike’s episodes. It’s not just that word but so many inflections that are distracting.
  • ChshreCat
    All great….well mostly
    I really enjoy and appreciate the efficient and (usually) fair roundup of the news, I listen to news from several sources and CNN usually hits all out at least most of the stories that are immediately relevant. I want to give it five stars, BUT Ifeoma Dike hosts so many of the episodes and she speaks with odd unnecessary pauses in the middle of her sentences which I find completely distracting and hard to listen to.
  • JaysonLevy
    High Quality Weekday and Weekend Programs
    I am impressed by app’s weekday 5 Things, and weekend 5 Good Things and One Thing programs. 5 Things’ editorial stance is balanced, and the show is delivered with an optimistic tone. On Saturdays, 5 Good Things provides a welcome break from the challenges and threats in the news. And on Sundays, One Thing is thoughtful and respects the listener’s intellect.
  • Familyguy-2010
    Great podcast to keep up with news
    I listen to this podcast every morning driving to work. It keeps me entertained and the news coverage is awesome. I also like the new five good things on Saturdays.
  • Pauldabb
    We get it! You changed times!
    “Don’t forget, we’re changing times…” how can we? You’ve only said it after every episode for the last 3 weeks
  • Letasha 🔷
    Ifeoma Dike
    Keep Ifeoma Dike. Keep Ifeoma Dike. Keep Ifeoma Dike. Keep Ifeoma Dike. thank you.
  • D.W. Read
    All the hosts are good
    I do not understand some people’s criticism of Ifeoma Dike. She’s fine. Better than fine; she’s a very good news presenter.
  • Sucifer211
    Show Notes Format Update Request Please!
    THANK YOU for provide such great, quick way to get caught up on news! Small Request: Could you please update your show notes to mimic the format below? December 20, 2023 6AM ET 1. The Colorado Supreme Court says former President Donald Trump is not eligible to run in 2024. 2. Israel is proposing a new hostage deal. 3. The TSA says it's expecting a bump in travel numbers over the holidays. 4. Dozens of documents naming Jeffrey Epstein's victims and associates will be released next year. 5. And, a parenting influencer has pleaded guilty to child abuse.
  • DLMCHB
    Wrong episode
    The December 14, 2022 episode was posted at 9:00 am.
  • delaDB
    Speaker needs to read better
    Ifeoma’s voice is lovely but as other reviewers have noted, her reading needs serious improvement. She places pauses and inflections in odd places and the sentences don’t flow well at all. It’s so distracting that I’m finally unfollowing this show. It’s a shame.
  • Dozer1474?
    Trash
    More trash from the Commie “News” Network. If I could you’d rate in the negative.👎🏻
  • ally1970
    I’m sad to say…
    I love this podcast, but I find myself wanting to skip every episode hosted by Ifeoma Dike. Her copy reading is not up to par with a show that is this polished. I wish CNN would find someone else to read for her or that she would get more training to help her sound more professional.
  • Miz Luv
    Rude ads format
    I had stopped listening to 5 Things here and elsewhere because inserting ads part way through a podcast that is LESS THAN FIVE MINUTES long is just insulting and abusive. To be clear, I am fine with ads to support a program, but only within reason. INTERRUPTING such a short one is the epitome of greed, and is basically a big F-U to the audience. CNN could afford to put out a free five minute microcast that only runs once every three hours if it wanted to do so. Limiting ads to the intro and outro cannot possibly have a material impact on its bottom line. Now, this one is falsely promoted as “ad-free” over on Amz Music. For the past two weeks, CNN has been interrupting every episode to play ads on its supposedly ad-free feed over there. I had only begun listening at Amz because it came without the obnoxious interruption. There are PLENTY of other micro newscasts out there that have figured out ways to support their programs without inserting ads right into the middle of their extremely short podcasts. And several others honor the ad-free format at Amz Music, including NPR, WaPo, Slate, and even Fox and WSJ. So I will, once again, dump CNN. 👎🏻
  • Spike 1954
    Phils, my news needs perfectly
    In this time of my life, I’m approaching 70 and I’m legally blind, I, don’t care to be saturated with the news. To be overwhelmed by it. To be given too much information, and not being able to see limits what I could glean from a television screen. I trust CNN. I like the encapsulation. In less than six minutes four or five times a day I can get what I need to know to be engaged and not terrified. I have friends who keeps a news on all day long on television and yes, it’s tune to CNN but too much is just that: too much. This is just enough. I listen to it at 6 AM, 9 AM noon 5 and 10 PM, and that’s perfect. That amounts to about 25 minutes of news today. Thanks CNN for doing a great job.
  • Mildred Honey
    Lots of info packed into a few minutes
    Great balanced important report about the uninformed trying to and succeeding to ban books.
  • Mtdude69
    Decent but…
    I’ve listened to this podcast for a while. It is decent but my main issue is the podcast will pick one ad and replay it for every episode on repeat for weeks on end. With several episodes it gets mind numbingly annoying hearing the “Doctor Downtime” commercial.
  • Utred son of Utred
    This is Not journalism
    You are stenographers for “high ranking officials” in the IDF.
  • chdallasfan
    I love the inside and insights they give on daily information!!
    They give outstanding daily updates several important times daily. They go in deep on Sunday mornings on important subjects. And they go into extra detail when it is necessary. I give them a 10 plus rating. Add them to your library. Casey
  • mkhmgki
    Background loop music is annoying
    I’m hoping to catch the attention of someone in production of this podcast. Great news coverage but it’s hard to listen to because the background music is annoying. The synthetic, repetitive, pulsating sound is distracting from listening to the newscaster and actually makes me feel anxious. I’m going back to listening to NPR’s Up First.
  • LuLA Los Angeles
    Biased
    I will no longer be listening to CNN. Your biased coverage of President Biden has hit an all time low. Why not report and keep count of every public official or past President who makes false claims? Seriously? Why not report on the position accomplishments of the Biden administration. Desperate and not a good look, 5 Things.
  • RedriderC
    AWESOME!!
    I LOVE THIS SHOW!!🤠
  • Ahol91
    Switch up your ads
    Great podcast with good information, but if I have to listen to The Assignment’s advertisement in every single episode (I listen to a few in a row to catch up) it makes me want to scream.
  • Diana1sbq
    Jo Beck
    Jo Beck cheerful start to my day is the reason I listen. If I could bottle her auditory sunshine I could throw out my anti-depressants. Thank you for your cheerfulness when the news is less than. It truly brightens my day
  • Jdfbidomanx
    Leftist Agenda
    Given everything happening in the world, how can the Trump indictment and climate change stories be in the “top 5 things you need to know” every freaking day!?!? CNN used to be objective news, but today it is clearly pushing a left wing agenda. As a moderate, I find it really annoying.
  • Ricardo Lorgui
    More from overseas. Can we?
    Great news format. Short and straight to the point. I wish I could have more in other regions of the world.
  • Go_Habs!
    Ifoma Deke???
    That poor woman needs to learn how to speak! And the ANGI ads are beyond annoying!
  • Ashley N G
    I listen everyday.
    Easy to digest information! I enjoy listening daily.
  • MKULTRA83
    Angi
    Angi Angi Angi angis list is now Angi Angi Angi Angi Angi ANGI ANGI !!!!!
  • Therapist lady
    My go to news source!!
    I start my day with 5 things! My go to for succinct, simple and trustworthy news. I end my hour commute day with this podcast as well! Reliable and informative!
  • Ghibbob
    I Am Through With CNN
    I cannot support an entity that provides an avenue with which a criminal espouses anti-democratic and anti-American principles. I will no longer subscribe to any CNN vehicle, and will encourage the same for all family members, extended family members and all friends.
  • midwestBlue
    5.10.23
    shame, Shame, SHAME on cnn for giving that stupid violent liar trump a sole platform to spew more and more lies and continue to defame ms. carroll. U are done. U have lost all credibility in the world of journalism. U are the new Fox network.
  • Snowmelted
    Good info but a little repetitive
    With only 4 1/2 minutes they should avoid repeating the same story several updates in a row. Also the extra info they keep repeating is annoying such as telling us the “payments to a porn star are not against the law”. I probably heard that 10 times. Also, they need to make sure their hosts know how the pronounce the word “Ask” and not “Axe”
  • MariaRuss
    Succinct and appreciated
    My only suggestion is to eliminate the background “music”. It’s unnecessary and distracting
  • TruthBeToldAlways
    Ending this podcast!
    This podcast is tainted by negative, prejudiced slant against Democrats. A skewed review of the SOTU is the last straw for me. Also some presenters have bad word usage: “aks” instead of “ask” and “verse” instead of “versus.”
  • NewsKnut
    Not at the Level of Other CNN Productions
    Time to invest in this podcast: find a new host, find some producers. CNN can do better than this.
  • Firebird0i
    Awesomeness
    5 things works perfectly with my morning cup of coffee to get me out the door in the morning.
  • ElfPuddle
    Only Morning updates?
    Have not had the afternoon and evening updates in weeks. I appreciate giving people time off over Christmas, but let’s announce when the updates will be correctly, hmm?
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