CNN 5 Things

Primary Rollercoaster, Interim Intelligence Director Named, Biden Memoir Pushback and more 02.06.2026 7Min.

Primaries across six states today could shape the political landscape heading into November. President Donald Trump has named a new acting director of National Intelligence - we'll explain why it's a highly unusual pick. Newark Mayor Ras Baraka is threatening to escalate legal action following clashes outside Delaney Hall. Congressional staffers tell CNN that women fear reporting harassment on Capitol Hill. Plus, CNN’s Jake Tapper is challenging some of the central claims in Jill Biden’s new memoir. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump May Drop ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund, Primary Voting, Officer Charged and more 02.06.2026 7Min.

The Trump administration appears to back off on the "anti-weaponization" fund. Voters in six states are headed to the polls today in primaries for midterm elections. President Trump rages in a call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over plans to bomb Beirut. A fired North Carolina police officer has now been charged with assault for punching a woman. Plus, a new Dr. Seuss book called “Sing The 50 United States” comes out today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund Paused, Whiplash Diplomacy, Tennis Queen Returns and more 01.06.2026 7Min.

We start with a controversial fund of the Trump administration up in the air. The US and Iran have contradictory words on where things stand with peace talks. We’ll tell you which state is the first to sue an AI company over safety concerns on children. We have some encouraging signs on the Ebola outbreak in central Africa. Plus, a tennis icon is picking up her racket again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Iran Suspends Talks, Laos Cave Rescue Continues, YouTubers Dominate Box Office and More 01.06.2026 8Min.

ran is suspending talks with the US over Israel’s strikes on Lebanon, according to the semi-official Tasnim news agency. Rescue divers in Laos are investigating a vertical shaft as they continue to search for two villagers missing in a flooded-out cave. The US job market is strong on paper, whowhy is it so tough for some to find a job? We’ll investigate. An experimental pill is showing promise to in treating deadly form of pancreatic cancer. And experts say a pair of Hollywood horror hits show how YouTube creators can help draw young viewers to movie theaters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Officer Fired, NJ Protester Arrests, Hurricane Season and more 01.06.2026 9Min.

The U.S. and Iran exchange fresh attacks as negations continue. More protesters were arrested outside a New Jersey detention center, as a curfew takes effect. An officer in North Carolina has been fired for repeatedly punching a woman. FEMA insiders sound alarm bells as hurricane season begins. Plus, a flight attendant retires after over 66 years on the job. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One Thing: Why Erin Brockovich is Setting Her Sights on AI Data Centers 31.05.2026 28Min.

Erin Brockovich rose to fame after the release of a 2000 Hollywood movie, starring Julia Roberts, which told the story of her real-life fight to bring justice to a small town affected by a utility company’s pollution. Now, she is lending her voice to the growing opposition to AI data centers, which tech companies say are needed to fuel economic growth and national security. But who is the true villain in this story? For more: Why Utah residents are protesting a massive AI data center project backed by Kevin O’Leary --- Guest: Elizabeth Martorana & Erin Brockovich, consumer advocate Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Photo By: Alan Freed/Reuters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

5 Good Things: The Firsts, Fastest, and Most-Evers on Everest 30.05.2026 16Min.

A sixth grader from Virginia isn’t a sore loser at this year’s Spelling Bee. Several climbers etched their names into the history books this month on the tallest mountain in the world.A 6-year-old from Gloucester, England got creative to raise money for charity in honor of his dog. A Michigan welder is set to make history at the “Olympics of skilled trades.” Plus, scientists may have finally solved the mystery of the T. Rex’s tiny arms. Sign up for the CNN 5 Good Things newsletter here. Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco Producer: Eryn Mathewson Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin Editorial Support: Chelsea Cook, Coy Wire, Laura Jackson, Isa Soares Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump on Iran Deal, Pam Bondi Hearing, Kennedy Center Update and more 29.05.2026 7Min.

A potential framework for peace is still on the table for the US and Iran, pending President Donald Trump’s sign-off. We have details on a former attorney general’s long-sought interview with House lawmakers on the Jeffrey Epstein files. We’ll tell you the latest state to pass a new congressional map favoring Republicans. There’re new developments on an ICE agent charged in connection to a shooting. Plus, one of Trump’s controversial DC remodeling projects takes a legal setback. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CNN At Cave Rescue, ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’ Paused, AI Voice Scams and more 29.05.2026 7Min.

CNN is on scene in Laos as a desperate rescue attempt is underway to free five villagers trapped in a cave. A federal judge pumps the brakes on the Trump administration's controversial ‘anti-weaponization’ fund. Clashes continue outside an ICE detention center in Newark, New Jersey, as DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin floats a plan that could disrupt air travel. And, AI voice scams are on the rise – we'll tell you what to look out for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Blue Origin Explosion, Spelling Bee Champ, Roller Coaster Rescue and more 29.05.2026 8Min.

Former Attorney General Pam Bondi to be interviewed on Capitol Hill about the Epstein Files. A Kenyan court suspends a plan for a U.S. Ebola quarantine site. Blue Origin’s new Glenn rocket explodes during a ground test. Eight kids were stuck 100 feet in the air for four hours when a Roller malfunctioned. Shrey Parikh wins the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Potential US-Iran Deal, Inflation Jumps, Trump on $250 Bill and more 28.05.2026 6Min.

We start with a tentative agreement between the US and Tehran amid a fragile ceasefire. We’ll tell you what the latest data from a key inflation gauge means for your wallet. More parts of Gaza are set to be under Israeli military control. A former CIA officer is accused of stealing from the government. Plus, the Trump administration is making money moves to celebrate the country’s anniversary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shrinking Oil Reserves, Betting Loopholes, Jill Biden Revelations and more 28.05.2026 8Min.

New military action between the US and Iranian forces is reigniting questions about the fragile ceasefire between both countries. We explain why the US emergency oil stockpile have fallen significantly below pre-war levels. A likely winner has emerged from the redistricting war between Republicans and Democrats. A new generation of users has found a way to engage in online gambling — and it’s raising new ethical questions. Plus, a former first lady is opening up about the debate performance that changed her husband’s political career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cave Rescue Plan, New Strikes on Iran, Afghan Woman Summits Everest and more. 28.05.2026 8Min.

The U.S. and Iran launch new strikes as President Trump threatens Oman. Rescuers devise a new plan to pull five people from a flooded cave in Laos. The Justice Department launches a criminal probe of E. Jean Carroll. 11 people are presumed dead from a chemical tank rupture and spillage into a nearby river in Washington state. Plus, the first Afghan woman reaches the summit of Mount Everest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump’s Cabinet Meeting, Matthew Perry’s Assistant Sentenced, World Cup Ticket Probe and more 27.05.2026 6Min.

We start by catching you up on key headlines from President Donald Trump's Cabinet meeting amid fluid Iran war negotiations. We have details on the final sentencing that followed “Friends” star Matthew Perry’s death. There are new developments in the recovery effort underway after a deadly implosion in Washington state. A former top Trump official has been diagnosed with cancer. Plus, fans’ outrage surrounding the FIFA World Cup is on state officials’ radar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

End of War Draft MOU, Cave Rescue, New Colorectal Cancer Screen Guidelines and more 27.05.2026 6Min.

New details are emerging about the negotiations to end the US-Iran war. The race for an open Senate seat in Texas is heating up just hours after a GOP primary run-off. Rescuers say they’ve found five of seven people trapped in a cave in Laos. We tell you why the Minneapolis police chief, a central figure in several major shootings in the city, has resigned. Plus, the American Cancer Society is expanding its colorectal cancer screening guidelines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Texas Primary Results, Trump Cabinet Meeting, RFK Jr. Wrangles Snakes and more 27.05.2026 8Min.

Trump-backed Ken Paxton blows out incumbent Sen. Cornyn in Texas runoff. President Trump is scheduled to meet with his cabinet today, amid Iran peace talks. One person is dead and nine people are missing after a chemical tank rupture at a paper mill in Washington state. A study warns of dangers of late-night phone use for teens. Plus, RFK Jr. shares a snake-wrangling video from Dr. Oz’s patio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

US-Iran Talks, Redistricting War Latest, Europe’s Deadly Heat Wave and more 26.05.2026 6Min.

We start with where peace negotiations stand between the US and Iran. We have an update on a lengthy redistricting fight in Alabama. We’ll tell you what’s driving record-breaking temperatures in parts of Europe. An investigation on a deadly collision in Belgium is underway. Plus, the Trump administration is making a controversial move to stop internal leaks to the public. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Iran Threatens Retaliation, Trump’s Annual Physical, Massive Fish Kill and more 26.05.2026 7Min.

The fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran is being tested once again. We’ll tell you who the frontrunners and longshots are in today’s closely watched Texas primary election. The results of President Trump’s annual physical and dental exam are expected later today or tomorrow. Targets of Trump’s political retribution are slamming a controversial ‘slush fund.’ Plus, we explain why potentially thousands of dead fish were found in the Chattahoochee River. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chaotic ICE Protests, Chemical Plant Threat, Cheese Roll Champs and more 26.05.2026 8Min.

The US Military targets Iran’s missile sites and boats in “self-defense” strikes. Protesters and police clash at an ICE detention center in New Jersey. Evacuations orders have been narrowed in a California chemical tank emergency. Dive teams race to rescue seven people trapped in a flooded cave in Laos. Plus, the world’s best cheese rollers tumble to greatness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One Thing: Why Comedians Say Colbert’s Exit is No Joke 24.05.2026 22Min.

Stephen Colbert signed off from the “Late Show” for the final time Thursday after CBS ended the iconic late night franchise. While many believe his criticism of President Donald Trump played a factor, the network insists it was purely a financial decision. But can political comedy and media consolidation coexist? And how will pressure from Trump’s FCC influence broadcasters going forward? A working comedian weighs in. For more: watch ‘The Last Laugh: Stephen Colbert’ --- Guest: Michael Ian Black, “Have I Got News for You” team captain Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Support: Sophie Tran Photo By: Scott Kowalchyk/CBS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices