CNN 5 Things
CNN Podcasts
We bring you 5 stories that will get you up to speed and on with your day. Updates at 6am, 12pm, and 6pm Eastern, every weekday.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Jul 23, 2024 • 7min
6 AM ET: Harris secures nomination support, 911 shooting bodycam, Delta delays frustration & more
Vice President Kamala Harris secures Democratic nomination support. Trump seeks to overturn fraud judgement. Many young women face online harm. Bodycam shows police shooting Black woman. Delta struggles with flight cancellations.
Jul 22, 2024 • 7min
6 PM ET: Harris’ presidential bid, cancelled Delta flights, new Gaza evacuations & more
Vice President Kamala Harris gains more support for the Democratic nomination. Secret Service clashes with lawmakers over an assassination attempt on former President Trump. Delta passengers face travel chaos. Israeli strikes in Gaza prompt military escalation. White House issues guidance for parents on kids' social media safety.
Jul 22, 2024 • 7min
3 PM ET: Kamala Harris endorsements, Secret Service director testifies, Netanyahu’s US visit & more
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi endorses Vice President Kamala Harris for Democratic nomination. Secret Service Director faces calls for resignation after assassination attempt on Trump. Israeli PM Netanyahu visits Washington. US Navy pilot achieves historic milestone. Western US wildfires force hundreds to evacuate.
Jul 22, 2024 • 7min
12:30 PM ET: Harris praises Biden, Trump's 2024 attack plan, Olympics countdown & more
Vice President Kamala Harris endorsed by President Biden for 2024 race while facing attacks from Trump's team. Secret Service Director scrutinized for security lapse in Trump's assassination attempt. Discussion on Sleep Number Smart Bed and 2024 Paris Olympics featuring LeBron James as male flag bearer.
Jul 22, 2024 • 7min
9 AM ET: Harris begins campaign, more flights cancelled, heat for the West & more
Vice President Kamala Harris's potential bid for the 2024 race, Democratic committee decision-making, Secret Service director's testimony on security lapses, flight cancellations chaos, and the heat waves and wildfires in the West are discussed in this informative podcast.
Jul 22, 2024 • 20min
One Thing: Biden Bows Out. Will Democrats Embrace Harris?
CNN Senior Reporter, Edward-Isaac Dovere, discusses Biden bowing out of 2024 race and endorsing Harris. Topics include debate fallout, Harris' rise, financial implications, Harris' handling, potential running mates, and party dynamics.
Jul 22, 2024 • 8min
6 AM ET: Biden campaign ends, Harris campaign starts, Secret Service director grilled & more
Kamala Harris, DNC nominee, takes the spotlight after Biden's endorsement. She aims to make history as the first Black woman and Asian American leading a major party. Other Democratic candidates could challenge her. Secret Service director grilled, Israeli strike in Yemen
Jul 21, 2024 • 16min
One Thing: The Israeli Prime Minister and a High-Stakes DC Visit
CNN Jerusalem correspondent Jeremy Diamond discusses Israeli Prime Minister's upcoming visit to Congress amidst escalating violence in Gaza, Biden's handling of the visit, and the strained US-Israel relationship dynamics. Topics include ceasefire talks, civilian casualties, and political strategies.
Jul 20, 2024 • 12min
5 Good Things: All Aboard the Googly-Eyed Train
Payton McGriff, a CNN Hero, supports girls in Togo with education. Boston trains get googly eyes. Breakdancing hits Olympics. Virginia moms turn love for flowers into joy project. NASA sends Missy Elliott song to Venus.
Jul 19, 2024 • 7min
6 PM ET: Global outage fallout, more Dems bail on Biden, Disneyland strike & more
Global IT outage, Dems pressuring Biden to step aside, Trump's mysterious injury, Polio in Gaza, Disneyland employees considering strike for better wages and conditions
