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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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Mar 25, 2026 • 7min
Iran War Talks, Open AI Shutters App, ‘Robot Umpires’ and more
Talks about diplomatic efforts to schedule talks aimed at ending the Iran war. Reports on arrests tied to a suspected antisemitic arson in London. Covers OpenAI’s decision to shut down a new AI video app amid copyright and compute concerns. Explains MLB’s rollout of automated ball-strike reviews and how robot umpires will work.

Mar 25, 2026 • 9min
Dem Flips FL District, Troops to Mideast, Dino Auction and more
Reports on US military movement as troops may deploy to the Middle East amid regional tensions. Coverage of DHS funding fights and unpaid TSA workers. A Florida state house seat flips in a district covering Mar-a-Lago. A jury holds a major social platform liable in a child exploitation case. A near-complete Triceratops skeleton heads to auction, sparking debate over private fossil sales.

Mar 24, 2026 • 7min
LGA Collision Investigation, DHS Funding Standoff, MN Sues Trump Admin and more
Pete Muntean, a CNN reporter known for on-the-ground updates, walks through the LaGuardia collision investigation and new NTSB findings. He covers the Senate standoff over DHS funding and political clashes with the Trump administration. He also details Minnesota’s legal fight with federal officials and recent developments in US-Iran talks and a detainee’s release.

Mar 24, 2026 • 7min
Airport Chaos, Florida Special Election, ‘Dirty Dozen’ and more
Long airport wait times and what happens if you miss a flight. Limited outreach between the U.S. and Iran and a major Iranian leadership change. A pivotal special election in Palm Beach that could flip a key district. Testimony and charges tied to alleged lobbying and money laundering involving a former congressman. The year’s “Dirty Dozen” produce list and tips to reduce pesticide exposure.

Mar 24, 2026 • 9min
ICE at Airports, Iran Attacks Israel, Space Yeast and more
A deadly LaGuardia collision and the ongoing investigation make the headlines. Iran launches multiwave strikes on Israel, shaking the region. Lawmakers debate DHS funding while ICE activity at airports draws attention. The U.S. plans a hefty payout for canceled offshore wind projects. Maine students send yeast to the stratosphere as part of a NASA project.

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Mar 23, 2026 • 7min
LGA Reopens, ICE Agents in Airports, SCOTUS on Mail-in Ballots and more
A LaGuardia runway collision and its unfolding investigation. Political standoff over DHS funding and ICE agents showing up at airports. Markets responding to postponed strikes on Iranian energy sites. A deadly Colombian military plane crash. The Supreme Court probing mail-in ballot timing rules.

Mar 23, 2026 • 8min
Iran Bombing Paused, Antisemitic Arson Attack, NYC First Lady Controversy and more
Coverage of paused strikes and claims of talks with Iran. A deadly LaGuardia collision between a fire truck and a plane. ICE agents sent to busy US airports amid long TSA lines. An antisemitic arson attack targeting Jewish rescue ambulances in London. Controversy over New York City’s first lady and her artwork.

Mar 23, 2026 • 8min
UPDATED: LaGuardia Collision, Iran Threat, Life-Saving Foam and more
Tense global standoff as leaders clash over a key shipping route and energy risks. A dramatic tarmac collision at LaGuardia with fatalities and injuries. Authorities redeploy personnel to busy airports during staffing shortfalls. A new life-saving rescue foam is discussed after its first use. An inspiring entrepreneur with Down Syndrome builds a thriving spice business.

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Mar 22, 2026 • 25min
One Thing: Inside the ‘Casino-ification’ of Everything (Including War)
Kate Knibbs, a WIRED senior writer who covers technology and culture, unpacks prediction markets and their drift toward betting on geopolitics. She discusses legal gray areas, clashes between regulators and states, and the risks of casino-style systems touching politics and journalism. Short, sharp takes on insider trading, platform responses, and where this trend might lead.

Mar 21, 2026 • 14min
5 Good Things: A Rhode Island Community’s ‘Miracle on Ice’
London dads learn braiding to bond with their daughters and rethink masculinity. Two pay phones across the U.S. reconnect different generations through surprise calls. A new device offers personalized Parkinson's care in real time. A Rhode Island high school hockey team finishes its season after tragic loss in a story that feels cinematic. An abandoned macaque makes heartwarming social progress.


