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Authorities have released new information to the public on the Brown University shooting suspect. President Donald Trump’s comments in the wake of the Reiners’ deaths have sparked condemnation. The US military has carried out more strikes on alleged drug trafficking boats. Australian officials believe the Bondi Beach gunmen have links to ISIS. Plus, Trump is suing another broadcaster for billions of dollars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Police are pursuing a new lead in the deadly Brown University shooting. We have new details on the death investigation of a legendary Hollywood director and his wife. A jury has convicted Brian Walshe for his wife’s death. Authorities thwarted a New Year’s Eve plot in the US. Plus, we’ll break down the latest round of talks for a Russia-Ukraine peace deal.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Breaking News Alert: A jury has convicted Brian Walshe of first-degree murder. Listen for more details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The search for a suspect in the Brown university shooting continues. Officials have named the two suspects in the Bondi Beach massacre in Australia. The son of Rob and Michelle Reiner is in custody on an unnamed felony charge. Lawmakers are racing against the clock to address skyrocketing healthcare costs before the holidays. Plus, how a new flu strain might affect you this winter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The suspect in the Brown University shooting is still at large. At least 15 people have been killed in a shooting on Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia. President Donald Trump is vowing retaliation after two US soldiers and an interpreter were killed in Syria. A former Hong Kong media tycoon has been convicted on national security charges. Plus, legendary Hollywood director Rob Reiner and his wife have been found dead.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump has signed an executive order that blocks states from enforcing their own regulations around artificial intelligence, arguing that a “single national framework” will help boost innovation. However, some GOP-controlled state legislatures are pushing back, arguing it infringes on states' rights. We explore what’s driving this wedge and how it could impact the 2026 midterms. For more: Pro-AI super PAC launches first candidate ads  ---  Guests: Utah state Sen. Heidi Balderree (R) & Hadas Gold, CNN AI Correspondent  Host: David Rind  Producer: Paola Ortiz  Senior Producer: Faiz Jamil  Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New Mexico is now the first in the nation to offer a key financial lifeline for parents. In DC, a Metro bus driver made a powerful impression on a young rider. A group of nuns in Wisconsin and a Native tribe worked together in a way that hasn’t been done before in the US.  A dog who was missing for five years is now home for the holidays. Plus, this new league held its first draft – meet some of the powerhouse players.    Sign up for the CNN 5 Good Things newsletter here.  Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco  Producer: Eryn Mathewson  Showrunner: Faiz Jamil  Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin  Editorial Support: Chelsea Bailey, Jo Parker, Elliott Proctor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with reactions from the White House and a top Democrat on a new batch of pictures from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate. We’ll break down the charges against Michigan’s former head football coach since his arrest. Brian Walshe’s fate is in the hands of a jury. There’s a new shakeup in US military leadership over the fallout from controversial boat strikes in the Caribbean. Plus, a milestone in the fight against a growing STD nationwide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Newly released pictures from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate feature President Donald Trump, former President Bill Clinton and Bill Gates among others. The FDA is planning to put its most serious warning on Covid vaccines. Kilmar Abrego Garcia has spoken after being freed from ICE custody. The rain may have paused in Washington State, but it could get worse next week. Plus, Trump wants to be the first sitting president to have his likeness on a $1 coin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with new moves the US is making to intensify pressure on Venezuela. The Trump administration suffered a rare rebuke by its own party in Indiana, yesterday. The government has teased a new healthcare plan. Flooding continues to impact parts of Washington state. Plus, why you might start seeing Disney characters in AI videos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lawmakers remain divided over a clear path forward on health care. We’ll tell you about the Justice Department’s latest attempt to reindict one of President Donald Trump's political rivals. We have new developments on the oil tanker the US seized off the coast of Venezuela. Charlie Kirk’s murder suspect appeared in court for the first time. Plus, Trump’s redistricting push faces another hurdle.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A judge has ordered that Kilmar Abrego Garcia be released from ICE custody. We have the latest on the rain and flooding in Washington state. We explain how tensions between the US and Venezuela are reaching new highs. Two Senate votes are happening today over the future of America’s healthcare. Plus, a university football coach has been jailed just hours after being fired. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The US’ seizing of a Venezuelan oil tanker is escalating tensions between the two countries. Millions of people are under flood alerts after dangerous heavy rain in Washington state. We reveal how Ukraine and European leaders have made changes to a US-drafted peace deal. President Donald Trump has weighed in on the potential sale of Warner Bros. Discovery and CNN. Plus, the eye-watering price tags for Trump’s new “gold card” visas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump announced a move that risks escalating tensions with Venezuela. The Federal Reserve made its final decision on interest rates for the year. A massive defense policy bill is making its way through Congress. GOP lawmakers are struggling to agree on a health care plan amid a looming deadline. Plus, Denmark’s warning relating to the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Federal Reserve is set to cut interest rates to shore up a shaky job market. Another federal judge has just ruled on releasing records relating to Jeffrey Epstein’s 2019 sex trafficking case. There are more instances of US strikes on alleged drug boats that have initially left survivors. A pro-AI super PAC is launching its first candidate ads. Plus, why this year’s Nobel Peace Prize winner wasn’t there to collect the award. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Despite calling it a “hoax” President Donald Trump gave a speech on how he’ll address the affordability crisis. Miami elects its first Democrat mayor in nearly 30 years. We have more details on the shooting at Kentucky State University. Ukraine’s president has responded to Trump's comments about the country's lack of elections. Plus, a study sheds light on how many teenagers are using AI chatbots.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with a preview of President Donald Trump’s speech on the cost of living. The Justice Department’s efforts to release the Jeffrey Epstein files took an important step forward. We’ll tell you where the Russia-Ukraine peace negotiations now stand. A shooting on a Kentucky campus is under investigation. Plus, an update on the Tufts University student whose visa was revoked after criticizing Israel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump has graded his economic performance in a new interview. Trump has also addressed the deadly double-tap strike on an alleged drug trafficking boat in the Caribbean. The Supreme Court is hearing a GOP-led effort to lift campaign spending caps. Trump has some scathing words for the US’ European allies. Plus, a country has banned children under 16 from using social media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Supreme Court ruling backing President Donald Trump’s federal firings could have major implications for the president’s power. Ukraine’s leader is doubling down on his refusal to give up territory to Russia. The State Department has released figures on how many visas have been revoked in the last year. Trump is easing export controls on a key piece of AI technology. Plus, ABC executives have decided the fate of Jimmy Kimmel’s talk show.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with key takeaways on a separation of powers case involving a fired FTC commissioner. President Donald Trump unveiled a bailout plan for farmers hit hard by the trade war. Trump’s former personal lawyer stepped down from a top job. We’ll tell you why former FBI agents are suing Director Kash Patel. Plus, parts of Japan are reeling from a powerful earthquake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paramount is launching a hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery to rival Netflix's. President Donald Trump is facing a major test of his presidential influence at the Supreme Court today. Trump plans to sign an executive order blocking AI regulations at the state level. Ukraine’s President has met with the leaders of several major European countries. Plus, we have this year’s Golden Globe nominations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New figures show many of those arrested by ICE do not have criminal records. President Donald Trump is accusing Ukraine’s President of not reading the US-backed peace deal. Meanwhile, Trump could be dealt a major political blow in Indiana this week. Thailand has launched airstrikes against Cambodia. Plus, the celebrities Trump awarded at last night’s Kennedy Center Honors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Green card holders. Refugees. Asylum seekers. Even naturalized citizens. Fear and confusion are gripping immigrants of all stripes across the country as President Donald Trump expands his restrictions on legal immigration in the wake of the National Guard shooting in Washington, DC. Is this about public safety, or something else? And could Trump’s xenophobic “garbage” comments about Somalis encourage more hateful rhetoric? We hear why the recent moves could jam up a system that’s already plenty clogged.  For more: How Trump is intensifying his crackdown on every form of immigration to the US  ---  Guests: Elissa J. Taub, immigration lawyer & Priscilla Alvarez, CNN Correspondent  Host: David Rind  Producer: Paola Ortiz  Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin  Editorial Support: Rob Kuznia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A prison and a ministry hosted its first-ever daddy–daughter dance. One creator’s mission to spread kindness turned into a financial lifeline for an 88-year-old working veteran. Two Brooklyn teens saw a broken system and built a tool thousands are using. New research suggests your teenage brain might have stuck around way past high school. Plus, these fun monthly sessions make boring tasks way more bearable.  Sign up for the CNN 5 Good Things newsletter here.  Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco  Producer: Eryn Mathewson  Showrunner: Faiz Jamil  Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin  Editorial Support: Samantha Lindell, Jo Parker, Elliott Proctor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Supreme Court is taking up a high-stakes case on President Donald Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship. The accused DC pipe bomber had his first court hearing today. A federal judge’s order is paving the way for the Jeffrey Epstein files to be released to the public. New economic data is getting at the heart of America’s affordability crisis. Plus, a look at some of the standout matches kicking off next year’s FIFA World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The CDC has just voted on a major change to childhood vaccinations. Criticism is mounting over the Trump administration's strike on an alleged drug trafficking boat in the Caribbean. A new Netflix deal with Warner Bros. could reshape Hollywood and online streaming. The DC pipe bomb suspect is set to appear in court, as authorities share a possible motive. Plus, we reveal the city which has overtaken Tokyo as the most populated city in the world.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Yesterday’s congressional briefings on September’s strikes on an alleged drug trafficking boat has drawn mixed reactions from lawmakers.  The Supreme Court has ruled on the Trump administration’s plan to change Texas’ congressional map. There’s been an update on the Justice Department’s case against Letitia James. The leader of an anti-Hamas militia in Gaza has been killed. Plus, we explain why several countries are boycotting the Eurovision Song Contest this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Breaking News Alert: The Justice Department’s latest attempt to charge the New York Attorney General for mortgage fraud has failed. Listen for details.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Breaking News Alert: The Supreme Court is allowing Texas to use a new redistricting map in next year’s midterms that favors Republicans. Listen for details.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lawmakers are split after a classified briefing on a controversial boat strike near Venezuela. Tensions boiled over during a meeting to weigh changes to childhood vaccine schedules. The Somali community in Minnesota has a message for President Donald Trump amid his immigration enforcement crackdown. New details have emerged in the DC pipe bomber investigation. Plus, a key witness took the stand in Brian Walshe’s murder trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Officials in Minneapolis have described fear and panic among the Somali community due to the Trump administration’s immigration raids. After nearly five years, there’s been a breakthrough in the DC pipe bombing cases. The Defense Department is facing a lawsuit from a major news publication. Just two days after peace talks, Russian President Vladimir Putin has made aggressive claims about Ukrainian territory. Plus, a worring report about global child deaths. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Federal immigration raids are underway in Minnesota and Louisiana. A report into the Defense Secretary’s use of a messaging app to share highly sensitive information will be released today. President Donald Trump says he supports sharing video of the second drone strike on an alleged drug trafficking boat. We explain why the Trump administration is looking to Australia to improve Americans retirement savings. Plus, a doctor has been sentenced after selling Ketamine to late “Friends” star Matthew Perry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with new findings from a classified report investigating the defense secretary’s controversial group chat. We’re getting a glimpse of the private island that Jeffrey Epstein owned. Another politician made President Donald Trump’s pardon list. We’ll tell you what the CDC’s proposed vaccine changes could mean for American kids. Plus, Trump’s plan to make cars more affordable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We tell you the latest cities the Trump administration is targeting in its immigration crackdown. New private-sector job data spells bad news for workers. We break down what happened during the Ukraine war peace talks between the US and Russia. Why  San Francisco is suing some of the country’s biggest food manufacturers. Plus, a man in New Zealand is being accused of swallowing the evidence of his crime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More than 200 million people in the US are waking up to freezing temperatures. The Kremlin says no real progress was made after talks between American and Russian officials. The president and Defense Secretary have publicly responded to scrutiny over strikes on alleged drug trafficking boats in the Caribbean. CNN has projected a winner in the closely watched special election in Tennessee. Plus, a major public figure is facing consequences for their links with Jeffrey Epstein. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Trump administration is ramping up its campaign against Venezuela. We’ll tell you where a winter storm is causing the worst travel conditions. The man accused of shooting two National Guard members last week made his first court appearance. A tech giant and his wife are investing billions of dollars in American children. Plus, what happened on day two of Brian Walshe’s murder trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A winter storm is lashing the Northeast with rain and snow. Critical talks between senior US officials and Russian President Vladimir Putin are underway. We explain why a special election in deep red Tennessee is closer than expected. The Trump administration’s immigration crackdown is heading to another city. Plus, what’s behind Costco’s suit against the Trump administration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People across the country are set to face snow, ice and freezing temperatures. The Trump administration is shifting responsibility for a possible illegal strike onto a US Navy admiral. Senior US officials are set to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow today. The Justice Department is preparing another case against former FBI director James Comey. Plus, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ lawyers are threatening legal action over a new Netflix documentary series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with the US military’s controversial strikes against alleged drug boats near Venezuela and why lawmakers are concerned. Another winter storm is wreaking havoc on parts of the US. We'll tell you why Luigi Mangione is back in state court today. Ukraine’s president weighs in on a key sticking point in peace negotiations with Russia. Plus, we’ll recap the first day of testimony in a high-profile murder trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There's a bipartisan investigation looking into whether the Trump administration conducted an illegal strike on an alleged drug tracking boat. An appeals court has ruled that a US attorney has been serving unlawfully. We have the latest on the Ukraine peace talks. Millions of Americans might lose their SNAP food stamp benefit. Plus, why the Oxford Dictionary’s word of the year may infuriate you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The manhunt continues for the suspected shooter at a child’s birthday party over the weekend. Large parts of the US are bracing for another winter blast and travel disruptions. Venezuela’s president has reemerged after President Donald Trump says he'd had spoken with him. Deadly storms across Asia have killed at least a thousand people. Plus, an international ring allegedly sharing satanic child sex abuse material has been uncovered in Australia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The eyes of the international soccer world will be on North America next summer when the FIFA World Cup comes to the US, Mexico and Canada. President Donald Trump has been intimately involved with the planning – going so far as to threaten to move games from cities that don’t cooperate with his policies. Ahead of the tournament draw, we examine what’s behind Trump’s fascination with the tournament and whether international fans will want to come amid stories of detention and deportation.  For more: Trump muses about what it would take to strip US World Cup host cities of games just months before the tournament kicks off  ---  Guest: Don Riddell, CNN World Sport Anchor and Correspondent  Host: David Rind  Producer: Paola Ortiz  Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin  Editorial Support: Kyle Feldscher, Jennifer Bernstein Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A wild turkey is thriving in the last place you’d expect – and the locals are obsessed. Hear what Nebraska’s first kid governor’s platform is. Beachcombers in western Australia found two letters in a bottle written by World War I soldiers. The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree gets a magical second life you might not expect. Plus, the 2025 CNN Hero of the Year will be announced soon – meet the finalists and cast your votes.   Sign up for the CNN 5 Good Things newsletter here.  Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco  Producer: Eryn Mathewson  Showrunner: Faiz Jamil  Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin  Editorial Support: Chip Grabow, Mia Blackman, Christie O’Reilly, Kathleen Toner, Meg Dunn  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with an update about the suspected gunman accused of killing a National Guard member and critically wounding another. Millions are bracing for a post-holiday winter storm. New information has emerged about the first in a series of strikes against alleged drug boats. A new shakeup is rattling the Ukrainian government amid peace talks. Plus, researchers reveal troubling news about measles.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We explain how President Donald Trump plans to escalate his immigration crackdown. Syria is accusing Israel of committing a war crime in a military raid. Authorities have released more information about why the Hong Kong apartment complex inferno was so devastating. A fleet of UPS planes will be out of action this busy holiday season. Plus, one of the most famous museums in the world is hiking prices, but only for some travelers.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One of the National Guard members shot in Washington, DC has died. The fire in the Hong Kong apartment complex may be out, but the death toll may continue to rise. We have an update on peace efforts to end Russia’s war in Ukraine. Trump says land action in Venezuela may come “very soon”. Plus, the Israeli military’s killing of two people in the occupied West Bank is sparking outrage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FBI Director Kash Patel says the Washington, DC shooter had ties to US forces in Afghanistan. Food banks are experiencing a surge in demand this Thanksgiving. The death toll in the Hong Kong complex apartment fire continues to rise. We explain why misinformation is to blame for the measles outbreak in South Carolina. Plus, everything you need to know for today’s football triple header. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump is promising an immigration crackdown after two National Guardsmen were shot in Washington, DC. The death toll from the Hong Kong fire has risen again, with hundreds still missing. Millions of Americans are set to face post-Thanksgiving travel disruption thanks to a winter storm. We explain why one of the world’s most important economies isn’t getting an invite to the next G20 summit. Plus, Trump has insulted another female journalist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with details on a shooting that sent two National Guardsmen to the hospital. We explain why President Donald Trump has brushed off concerns about his top negotiator to Russia. The Justice Department has taken another step toward releasing Jeffrey Epstein’s case files. There’s a new legal fight over SNAP benefits. Plus, the arrests made in connection to Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Georgia prosecutor has officially dropped the racketeering case against President Donald Trump and others in the state. Meanwhile, Trump is brushing off concerns about a leaked call between his special envoy Steve Witkoff and a Russian official. We have a warning for those traveling during this busy Thanksgiving season. A deadly fire has spread across multiple high-rise apartments in Hong Kong. Plus, the DOJ says Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem knowingly ignored a judge’s order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A peace deal between Russia and Ukraine is getting closer, but that are still major obstacles. The FBI wants to talk to the Democratic lawmakers who made a video encouraging military personnel to disobey illegal orders. America’s plan for a new global health initiative is worrying experts. Someone with family ties to a top White House official is in ICE custody. Plus, tech giants are facing a lawsuit concerning mental health harms to teenagers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with the Trump administration’s peace plan and why Ukraine wants three key revisions. The Transportation Secretary has some fashion tips for holiday travelers. A football coach who’s wanted for child pornography possession remains at large. The "Slender Man” stabber is back in custody. Plus, President Donald Trump gave some fowl pardons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A US official says Ukraine has agreed a peace deal to end the war in Ukraine, but some pieces of the plan are missing. New inflation data is out, and it’s not good news. We explain why the Trump administration's healthcare proposal is being delayed. Millions of Americans are set to have a chilly Thanksgiving. Plus, the Vatican is concerned about a rise in this type of relationship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As attacks continue between Kyiv and Moscow, American and Russian officials are holding Ukraine peace talks in Abu Dhabi today. We explain why James Comey and Letitia James’ legal battles aren’t over yet. The House is launching an investigation into alleged antisemitism in three school districts. Flights have been cancelled as a volcanic eruption spreads ash clouds across continents. Plus, next year’s Met Gala is facing backlash over its sponsors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We tell you why a judge has dismissed the federal cases against a former FBI director and New York's Attorney General. Ukraine and Russia are at odds over the latest version of President Trump’s peace plan. The Pentagon could court martial a Democratic senator for what he said in a recent video post. An NBA coach had his day in court in the alleged gambling scheme case. Plus, a new clinical trial shows the limits of popular weight loss drugs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russia President Vladimir Putin has responded to the US-drafted peace proposal in Ukraine. A controversial aid agency is officially shutting down. We explain why the new FEMA chief has been nicknamed the “terminator.” One of the ‘Slender Man’ stabbing convicts disappeared over the weekend. Plus, reggae music loses an icon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There’s growing optimism from the US and Ukraine that a peace deal with Russia can be reached. President Donald Trump is expected to announce a new plan for the healthcare costs today. Israel military says it’s killed a senior Hezbollah figure. Democrats have split opinions on Marjorie Taylor Greene’s plan to resign from Congress. Plus, Donald Glover has revealed why he cancelled his tour last year.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As fears of an artificial intelligence bubble mount, one company is being scrutinized above all the rest: Nvidia. As the AI chipmaker's valuation continues to soar, some experts are wondering whether the whole industry is built on a shaky foundation. We hear why its CEO has become cozy with President Donald Trump – and what it all could mean for you.  For more: The world’s biggest company just told everyone to chill out ---  Guest: Phil Mattingly, CNN Chief Domestic Correspondent and Anchor  Host: David Rind  Producer: Paola Ortiz  Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This student-led choir grew out of a pro-democracy movement in Tunisia. If your mind races the night before a big moment, try these tips from David Beckham’s sleep coach. These newlyweds from Illinois found love in a YMCA pool. A partnership showed up in a warm way for the Pine Ridge reservation in South Dakota. Plus, everyone’s favorite Thanksgiving story will hit a heartwarming milestone.  Sign up for the CNN 5 Good Things newsletter here.  Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco  Producer: Eryn Mathewson  Showrunner: Faiz Jamil  Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin  Editorial Support: McKenna Ewen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump and Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani find common ground during a meeting at the White House. Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is weighing the risks of accepting Trump’s peace proposal. CNN reporters have found evidence of chaos and violence after a contested election. A white officer who killed a Black pregnant mother has been acquitted. Plus, we explain why the ‘Queen of Country’ has been absent from the spotlight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump is meeting New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani in the Oval Office today. European leaders are reviewing the US’ new peace proposal for Ukraine. The federal case against an ICE protestor in Chicago has fallen apart. There’s been another school abduction in Nigeria. Plus, we tell you why senior citizens will soon pay more for Medicare. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We begin with reactions to President Donald Trump’s social media post, calling for the execution of a group of Democrats over “seditious behavior.” The US-drafted peace plan for Ukraine would mean ceding territory to Russia. A judge has ruled on Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to Washington, DC. A state has voted to ban books about being transgender from the youth sections of public libraries. Plus, why a draft executive order on AI is raising concern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We begin with a look at the US labor market, especially the industries that are hiring and hurting right now. Six Democratic lawmakers stand by their calls for service members to "refuse illegal orders." The Trump administration wants to open federal waters to new offshore oil drilling. A Customs and Border Patrol operation in Charlotte, North Carolina is coming to a close. Plus, the CDC’s website is now featuring false claims about autism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We begin with the long-awaited September jobs report. We'll tell you why President Donald Trump wasn't at former Vice President Cheney’s funeral. A big part of the Trump administration's new peace proposal for Ukraine, used to be a nonstarter. A Democrat lawmaker has been indicted for allegedly stealing millions in FEMA funding. Plus, findings from a new study on the cognitive benefits of fluoride may surprise you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Breaking News Alert: The job numbers from September are finally out. Listen for more details about this snapshot of the economy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The government could exploit a possible loophole in the release of the Jeffrey Epstein case files. Investors are eagerly awaiting the long-delayed September jobs report. The US is pushing for a peace deal with Russia, but Ukraine’s involvement is uncertain. Dozens of Palestinians have been killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza. Plus, a new ruling on ICE’s use of force in Chicago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CNN reporters have reviewed thousands of Epstein’s emails, showing deep ties to the rich and powerful. The world’s most valuable company has given shareholders a reason to celebrate.  The case against James Comey is moving forward, despite a bombshell discovery. Some democratic lawmakers have made an unusual request to service members. Plus, we tell you which part of the country can expect an early polar vortex. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Some Epstein survivors are critical of President Donald Trump, as they await the signing of a bill releasing all Epstein case files. Russia has launched another deadly attack on Ukraine, but a peace plan may be in the works. Iran may resume nuclear talks with the US. The Trump administration has taken another step to dismantle the Department of Education. Plus, we explain why a once popular department store keeps struggling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The measure to release all the case files related to Jeffrey Epstein is heading to President Donald Trump’s desk. The DHS is looking to crackdown on immigration in more southern cities after the blitz in Charlotte, North Carolina. We explain why Wall Street is having a nervy week. A federal judge has delivered a major blow to Texas’ congressional redistricting measures. Plus, a small island nation has made soccer history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Congress has taken a major step to release the Jeffrey Epstein files. President Donald Trump got into a tense exchange with the media during the Saudi crown prince’s White House visit. Republicans are dealing with a major setback in the redistricting wars. Federal investigators released new details about last year’s bridge collapse in Baltimore. Plus, the untimely death of an entertainment duo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse have met on Capitol Hill, ahead of the House vote to release related case files. The immigration blitz in North Carolina has shifted to Raleigh. We explain why the affordability crisis is rattling small businesses. President Donald Trump is welcoming Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince at the White House. Plus, why flu season could get really bad this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump is considering diplomacy as well as military options in his response to his claims of Venezuela's president’s alleged drug trafficking. A second city in North Carolina is now a target for ICE raids. The UN has voted on the US-drafted Gaza peace resolution. The cost of rebuilding the Baltimore bridge is going to be much more expensive than initially thought. Plus, Cambridge Dictionary’s word of the year describes a growing modern phenomenon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with President Donald Trump’s latest comments on the drama surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein files. We’ll break down two big stories on asylum policies in the US and UK. We hear from a business owner about the Trump administration’s immigration blitz in North Carolina. Another Trump official is leaving the administration. Plus, the backlash from Holocaust survivors that called off an auction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We explore what’s behind President Donald Trump’s reversal on the Jeffrey Epstein files House vote. Charlotte, North Carolina has become the next target for immigration raids. We look at whether the White House’s plan to pull back some tariffs will lower grocery prices. Bangladesh’s former prime minister has been sentenced to death. Plus, Southern California is facing dangerous flooding and mudslides. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a major shift, President Donald Trump is now calling for the release of the Epstein files. The US has designated a Venezuelan cartel as a terrorist organization. The UN is set for a crucial vote on the US-backed peace proposal for Gaza. We explain why China is warning its citizens against traveling to Japan. Plus, why a staunch Trump ally has turned against the President.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump has pardoned more than 1,600 people who played significant roles in matters involving him personally across his two terms, including dozens who worked to overturn the 2020 presidential election results. Presidents always flex pardon power, so what makes these so unusual? We hear from a constitutional law expert who says part of the answer lies in the man in charge of the review process.  For more: Trump’s pardons aren’t just political; more importantly, they’re transactional  ---  Guest: Kim Wehle, former Assistant US Attorney  Host: David Rind  Producer: Paola Ortiz  Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hear why this school in Ohio has students speaking up. From painting to songwriting, this veteran helps others heal. A Sydney-based scientist is leading the fight to restore the largest living structure on the planet. The “Tall Tour” and its attendees reach new heights. Plus, this couple fell in love in 1941 – today, they’re world record holders.  Sign up for the CNN 5 Good Things newsletter here.  Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco  Producer: Eryn Mathewson  Showrunner: Faiz Jamil  Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin  Editorial Support: Jasmine Amjad  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with President Donald Trump’s apparent shift in strategy in the Jeffrey Epstein controversy. We’ll tell you about the latest clash in the Chicago immigration crackdown. After more than a decade, Walmart is getting a new boss. We explain how tiny bugs gave a father a deadly allergy. Plus, sad news about the former football coach featured in a popular Netflix docuseries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump is deflecting the renewed scrutiny on his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein onto other figures. The election interference case against Trump and several allies in Georgia is being revived. The White House is preparing military options against Venezuela, which include strikes on land. Russia and Ukraine have traded severe attacks. Plus, the BBC has responded to Trump’s $1billion lawsuit threat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the House gets ready for a vote on releasing the Jeffrey Epstein case files, more emails have been released between former Prince Andrew, Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. The government is now open, but there’s a slew of backlogs at federal agencies. Another high-profile Democrat has been accused by the Trump administration of mortgage fraud. A mosque has been torched and defaced by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank. Plus, we have an update on the Hyundai workers deported from Georgia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with where things stand after the end of the longest government shutdown in US history. House GOP leaders are bracing for mass defections on a vote to release Jeffrey Epstein files. We’ll tell you who just joined the legal fight against California’s redistricting efforts. There’re new steps being taken to keep tabs on AI. Plus, a SpaceX competitor marks its first major test. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The US government is reopening, but could another shutdown be brewing? Two of President Donald Trump’s political enemies are heading to court in a bid to get their charges dismissed. The Trump administration is eyeing up another change to mortgages. An ammonia leak has led to evacuations and hospitalizations in Oklahoma. Plus, why flights over Thanksgiving weekend are set to be more expensive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The longest shutdown in US history is officially over. Meanwhile, food stamp benefits and air travel may take a while to go back to normal. A House vote on releasing the full Epstein case files has been promised for next week. A British journalist detained by ICE for more than two weeks has returned to the UK. Plus, civil rights leader Jesse Jackson has been hospitalized. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The White House is pushing back against newly released Jeffrey Epstein emails that mentioned the president’s name multiple times. The House is taking a key step toward ending a record-setting government shutdown. A federal judge dealt a blow to the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in Chicago. The mom of a girl who disappeared nearly a month ago appeared in court today. Plus, it’s curtains for the penny after more than two centuries in circulation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump is referenced multiple times in newly released emails written by Jeffrey Epstein. House lawmakers are set to vote on a bill to finally end the government shutdown. Trump’s advisers are looking to switch up the president’s messaging on the economy. A popular baby formular brand is recalling its US products following an infant botulism outbreak. Plus, where you can catch a glimpse of the Northern lights tonight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A bill to end the government shutdown is edging closer to passing, but people on SNAP benefits are still stuck in limbo. President Donald Trump says the US doesn’t have enough “talented” workers. Venezuela says it’s mobilized troops in the face of American threats. Dozens of Indigenous protestors stormed the COP30 venue in Brazil. Plus, one of Trump’s celebrated peace agreements is coming to an end. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s the House’s turn to end the government impasse, but travel chaos may be a hurdle. The top Border Patrol official and his agents may be eyeing new locations to ramp up arrests. We’ll tell you which side a Utah judge is leaning towards in the state’s redistricting fight. What we know about a TikTok influencer brutally killed by armed men. Plus, the news Dallas Mavericks fans have been waiting to hear since the Luka Dončić trade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The government shutdown may be ending, but air travel is likely to be impacted for months. The UK is pausing some intelligence sharing with the US over its military strikes on suspected drug trafficking boats. President Donald Trump’s is floating 50-year mortgages. Pakistan’s capital has suffered its deadliest attack in almost 20 years. Plus, why China has removed two of its most popular gay dating apps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Senate has passed a deal to end the government shutdown. President Donald Trump has asked the Supreme Court to overturn the verdict that he sexually assaulted and defamed writer E. Jean Carroll. Families of campers and counselors who died in the Texas floods are suing Camp Mystic’s owners. Trump has ramped up his attacks on the BBC. Plus, millions of Americans are facing freezing cold temperatures and snow.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Senate is expected to vote on a short-term funding bill to reopen the government. President Donald Trump is floating tariff rebate checks again, but could they become reality? The FDA made a pivotal move for women with menopause symptoms. A car explosion in India is under investigation. Plus, Warren Buffett on his future plans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Senior Democrats are fuming after several Senators broke ranks to reach a shutdown deal. There’s ongoing confusion over government funding for SNAP benefits. The Supreme Court has decided on whether to revisit its same-sex marriage precedent. Syria’s President Ahmad Al-Sharaa is set to visit the White House today. Plus, we explain why two Cleveland Guardians pitchers have been indicted. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The longest government shutdown in US history could be ending soon. President Donald Trump has pardoned a long list of allies allegedly involved in efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election. The Philippines has been hit by a second deadly typhoon in a week. We explain why the editing of a Trump speech led to the resignation of top BBC leaders. Plus, an arctic blast could be on the way to parts of the US today.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ever since Tucker Carlson interviewed White nationalist and Holocaust denier Nick Fuentes, Republicans have been at odds over how to deal with what some see as a growing embrace of hateful voices like Fuentes’ within the party. But experts say voices like his might hold too much sway with young, disaffected Republicans to easily remove from the picture.  For more: Fierce backlash within GOP after Tucker Carlson gives White nationalist Nick Fuentes a platform  The world according to Candace Owens  ---  Guest: Will Sommer, Senior Reporter, The Bulwark  Host: David Rind  Producer: Paola Ortiz  Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People step up nationwide to help feed their neighbors who rely on SNAP benefits. New research shows why you should go on walks more often. A forbidden book changed this former prisoner's life – now he's on a mission to bring libraries to prisons nationwide. Find out how goats are helping restore a Tennessee island. Plus, the 2025 Hero Dog of the Year was a stray three years ago.  Sign up for the CNN 5 Good Things newsletter here.  Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco  Producer: Eryn Mathewson  Showrunner: Faiz Jamil  Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Congress remains gridlocked over a deal to end the government shutdown as travelers navigate flight cancellations. We’ll tell you the latest Ivy League university to settle with the Trump administration. A controversial Trump ally visited the White House to discuss the war in Ukraine. We explain why ICE is attempting to recruit NYPD officers. Plus, a superstar’s noteworthy absence from the 2026 Grammy nominations.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hundreds of flight cancellations are impacting airports across the country. The Supreme Court is considering a long shot bid to overturn its same-sex marriage precedent. We explain why Israel has launched strikes on Lebanon. There are rumors of a leadership shake-up at the top of the Kremlin. Plus, multiple people are ill after a suspicious package was sent to an army base. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hundreds of flights have already been cancelled as the shutdown travel chaos continues. Hungary’s Prime Minister is at the White House for what’s set to be a high stakes meeting on Russian oil. The US has carried out another strike on a suspected drug boat in the Caribbean. Elon Musk’s is one step closer to becoming the world’s first trillionaire. Plus, a court has ruled on the Washington, DC, sandwich thrower. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with a federal judge’s ruling on coverage for food stamp benefits this month amid a government shutdown. The Supreme Court clears way for President Donald Trump’s transgender passport policy. A verdict has been reached in a lawsuit filed by a former Virginia teacher shot by her student. We’ll break down the White House’s deals that promise to lower prices for some weight loss drugs. Plus, the latest on a case challenging federal agents’ crackdown tactics in Chicago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The US is set to face significant travel disruption. A new report shows the worrying effect AI is having on the job market. Nancy Pelosi, the first ever female House Speaker, will not stand for re-election. President Donald Trump won’t be at COP30 next week, but a presidential hopeful will be. Plus, how the FDA is cracking down on unlicensed Botox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices