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.

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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.
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Recent Episodes

September 22, 2026
Can Third-Party Candidates Deliver Wins for Democrats?
CNN Chief National Affairs Correspondent Jeff Zeleny discusses with host David Rind whether third-party candidates can deliver wins for Democrats in rural Western states.

September 22, 2026
Trump to Speak at UN Amid Global Conflicts
President Trump addresses global conflicts at the UN while legal and logistical updates emerge from the US.

September 21, 2026
Paramount Merger Lawsuit Settlement
CNN 5 Things breaks down the Paramount merger lawsuit settlement, airport delays, a Yosemite helicopter crash, and a police investigation into Cindy Crawford's son's death.
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