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CNN Podcasts
We bring you 5 stories that will get you up to speed and on with your day. Updates every weekday morning, midday and evening. Plus, 5 Good Things and One Thing on the weekends.
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Apr 1, 2024 • 7min
6 AM ET: Huge Israeli protests, House Speaker drama, Indianapolis mass shootings & more
Thousands protest in Israel, House Speaker drama unfolds, Baltimore bridge collapse aftermath, Indianapolis mass shootings, and Russian hacker revenge - a whirlwind of intense events discussed in this episode.

Mar 31, 2024 • 17min
One Thing: What Tennessee Can Tell Us About Our Extreme Politics
Explore the political dynamics in Tennessee as Republicans and Democrats struggle to pass legislation. Hear from grassroots lawmakers about the gridlock and its impact on constituents, revealing insights into national politics. Learn about the state's political evolution, challenges faced by young politicians, and the divide between Republicans and Democrats, highlighting issues like racial division and gerrymandering.

Mar 30, 2024 • 10min
5 Good Things: A Happy Ending for a Furry Wedding Crasher
College students learn happiness, cat crashes wedding adopted, nursery fosters friendships, Titanic prop sold, PowerPoints at parties trend

Mar 29, 2024 • 7min
6 PM ET: Israel strikes Lebanon, Dengue cases rise, fake eclipse glasses & more
Israel strikes Lebanon targeting Hezbollah, Biden to visit bridge collapse site, Trump appeals GA election case, Dengue cases rise in Latin America, Beware of fake eclipse glasses for solar eclipse

Mar 29, 2024 • 7min
3 PM ET: Baltimore clean up, Haiti gang leader speaks out, longshot presidential candidate & more
Topics discussed include the aftermath of a deadly bridge collapse in Baltimore, Israeli forces preparing to enter Rafah, a federal judge's criticism of Trump, a Haitian gang leader open to negotiations, and a millennial running for president as 'Literally Anybody Else'.

Mar 29, 2024 • 6min
12 PM ET: Biden and Trump fundraising, inflation rises, Louis Gossett Jr. dies & more
Presidential fundraising tactics by Biden and Trump, inflation on the rise post Ukraine conflict, debunking a false claim about 'illegal invaders' at an airport, and a tribute to the late actor Louis Gossett Jr.

Mar 29, 2024 • 7min
9 AM ET: World court's Gaza demands, Biden's big fundraiser, Florida's fishy behavior & more
The podcast covers the International Court of Justice's orders for Israel to allow more aid into Gaza, President Biden's successful fundraiser in NYC, Baltimore's deployment of cranes for post-bridge collapse cleanup, one year anniversary of a reporter's arrest in Russia, and a mysterious fish behavior in Florida stumping scientists.

Mar 29, 2024 • 6min
6 AM ET: Evan Gershkovich one year on, Tennessee blocks police reform, Beyoncé goes country & more
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich detained in Russia for a year. Topics include the Baltimore bridge collapse, gang violence in Haiti, Tennessee blocking police reform, and Beyoncé's new country album.

Mar 28, 2024 • 6min
6 PM ET: Life-saving text, impeachment updates, OTC birth control store access & more
Construction worker sends life-saving text, bus full of Easter worshippers plunges off cliff. Impeachment updates on Homeland Security secretary and president. OTC birth control now available in pharmacies. Stock market closes Q1 on high note.

Mar 28, 2024 • 7min
3 PM ET: Trump’s Georgia case, FTX CEO sentenced, Pope’s historic move & more
Judge hears arguments on Georgia election case against Trump; Baltimore bridge collapse aftermath; CEO sentenced to 25 years; Monkeypox cases rise; Pope emphasizes humility with historic move


