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CNN 5 Things

CNN 5 Things

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Summary
 Monday through Friday get up to speed on the biggest headlines of the day with 5 Things. On Saturdays, get a break for your ears with good news from 5 Good Things. And at noon and Sundays, we take you beyond the headlines to help make sense of what everyone is talking about in politics and beyond with One Thing.2018-2026 CNN Hourly Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Trump Reacts to Massive GOP Election Defeat

    Trump Reacts to Massive GOP Election Defeat
    Nov 4 2026
    President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance share what they thought attributed Republican midterm losses. House Speaker Mike Johnson says he’s stepping aside from a GOP leadership position in the next Congress. Wall Street votes "yes" on the midterm results. The nation’s largest drugstore retailer is breaking up its health care empire. And, how a woman’s first marathon came to a tragic end. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    7 mins
  • What We Can Learn from Democrat's 'Blue-Nami'

    What We Can Learn from Democrat's 'Blue-Nami'
    Nov 4 2026
    Democrats retook both the House and Senate after romping through multiple deep-red states in a historic midterm election. Is this a product of President Donald Trump’s historic unpopularity, or a more fundamental reshaping of our politics? We take stock of the map and how Democrats could approach being in the majority for the final two years of Trump’s term. --- Guest: David Chalian, CNN Washington Bureau Chief/Political Director Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    14 mins
  • Key Takeaways From Historic Midterms

    Key Takeaways From Historic Midterms
    Nov 4 2026
    Hear from Dems who flipped senate seats. Historic firsts in governor's races. Trump points the blame elsewhere after stunning rebuke from voters. And how voters weighed in on ballot measures for recreational marijuana and billionaire taxes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    11 mins
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David is the only reason I still listen to 5 Things. His Sunday edition is pretty good too.

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