Episodios

  • A Foster Kid Came for Surgery. He Left With a Family

    A Foster Kid Came for Surgery. He Left With a Family
    Mar 7 2026
    He’s a software engineer by day – but in his free time, he cleans up trash in the San Francisco Bay area. A heartbreaking moment in a hospital room led to a ripple effect of kindness for six siblings in foster care. This app helps foster kids understand their rights. Mother-daughter divers made a surprising discovery in the Great Barrier Reef. A 77-year-old man with a motorcycle says now is the best time to chase a world record. Sign up for the CNN 5 Good Things newsletter here. Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco Producer: Eryn Mathewson Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin Editorial Support: Randi Kaye, Tamara Hardingham-Gill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    15 m
  • This Latest Parenting Trend is a Throwback

    This Latest Parenting Trend is a Throwback
    Feb 28 2026
    A goldendoodle left at an airport gets lifted up by local heroes. A Texas swim team makes major waves for a beloved custodian. Giant tortoises return to the Galápagos after nearly 200 years. Parents are dialing back screen time with retro tech. Plus, Team USA’s women’s hockey Olympic champs are hearing from their biggest fans – thanks to a hotline. 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: Vanessa Yurkevich, Lacey Russell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    14 m
  • The Farm Animals That Can Fight Crime, No Prob-llama

    The Farm Animals That Can Fight Crime, No Prob-llama
    Feb 21 2026
    An act of kindness led to a friendship between a Nigerian immigrant and a 92-year-old veteran. Police in rural England caught their suspect, thanks to a herd of llamas. This 77-year-old museum curator learned a new language to reach young art lovers. We’ll break down some of the greatness you might have missed this week from Milano Cortina Games. Plus, could this fun winter sport make an Olympic comeback? 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: Liberty Smith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    15 m
  • He Forgot They Were Married, So He Proposed Again

    He Forgot They Were Married, So He Proposed Again
    Feb 14 2026
    A man with Alzheimer's marries his wife of nearly 40 years a second time. The Buddhist monks completed their 2,300-mile “Walk of Peace” and left us with a mindfulness ritual we could all try. This engineer aims to give breast cancer survivors their bodies back. This Nebraskan quit her job to row across the Atlantic by herself and set a race record. Plus, from the ice to the slopes, the incredible Olympic moments from this week. 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: Victor Blackwell, Kit Maher, Waan Chomchuen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    16 m
  • Meet the Olympic Athletes Already Making History

    Meet the Olympic Athletes Already Making History
    Feb 7 2026
    The Milan Cortina Winter Games have begun, and some athletes have already made history. We tell you how one state went from the bottom to the top for fourth grade reading and math. A project born out of a family’s loss hopes to save lives by publishing letters written by strangers with reasons to stay. This shellfish was extinct for over 200 years in Dublin Bay until now – and the reason it’s back might surprise you. Plus, a teenage boy is being called a hero after a family kayaking trip turned dangerous. Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco Producer: Eryn Mathewson, Joshan Chana Showrunner: Faiz Jamil Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin Editorial Support: Samantha Lindell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    16 m
  • She Was Depressed for Decades Until She Tried This

    She Was Depressed for Decades Until She Tried This
    Jan 31 2026
    This album started as a family project and turned into a Grammy nomination. The internet rallied behind a 92-year-old woman still working to make ends meet. An FDA-cleared brain treatment is offering hope to people with depression who’ve tried everything else. Meet the crew tasked with fighting and preventing wildfire disasters in Los Angeles. Plus, these divers rescued a ray and what happened next shocked them. Sign up for the CNN 5 Good Things newsletter here. Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco Showrunner: Faiz Jamil Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin Editorial Support: Cindy Von Quednow, Hyan de Freitas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    14 m
  • A Pig Organ Pioneer Found His Match

    A Pig Organ Pioneer Found His Match
    Jan 24 2026
    One of the only pig kidney recipients in the world just made medical history, again. Cursive is making a comeback nationwide, but these middle schoolers were ahead of the curve. A group of Buddhist monks are walking across the US with an inspiring message. We tell you about a TikTok trend that’s encouraging to cut down on screen time. Plus, as Hollywood spotlights table tennis, an American phenom shares how the sport changed her life. 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: Kameryn Griesser, Melani Bonilla, and Andy Buck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    15 m
  • This Teen Faced the Dark Side of AI and Fought Back

    This Teen Faced the Dark Side of AI and Fought Back
    Jan 17 2026
    What started as a random video turned into a movement for women in perimenopause and beyond. A teen is using her own traumatic experience to educate schools and her peers about the dangers of deepfakes. Barbie just got more inclusive. If your dog perks up when you talk, new research might explain why. Plus, how bereaved parents continued their child’s legacy. Sign up for the CNN 5 Good Things newsletter here. Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco Producer: Eryn Mathewson, Joshan Chana Showrunner: Faiz Jamil Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    15 m