CNN 5 Good Things
How about a break — for your ears? At CNN, we know the news can be a lot to take in. So each week, 5 Good Things offers you a respite from the heavy headlines and intense news cycle. Treat yourself to something fun and uplifting every Saturday as we share the bright side of life from all over the globe.
Episodes
July 5, 2025 • 17 mins
As the US approaches its 250th birthday, thousands of people are putting their hopes for the future on colorful wish walls across the country. This pilot flies at-risk shelter animals to places where they have a better chance of getting adopted. In St. Louis, Missouri, this all-Black swim team and their parents are diving into more than the deep end. Plus, the top five best towns to visit in America, per CNN’s readers and contribut...
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June 28, 2025 • 18 mins
Color-changing paint could reduce CO2 emissions and slash your energy bill. This Hong Kong native started on the keys at three-years-old and now, he’s the top pianist of his generation. How some random meet-cutes ended up at the alter. Costa Rica’s biggest natural export might surprise you and its local environmental impact might inspire you. Plus, CNN dropped this year’s list of America’s Best Towns to Visit – have you been yet?
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June 21, 2025 • 16 mins
We tell you why a group of dads are playing catch and giving hugs at Pride. A paleontologist has discovered a new dinosaur species 86 million years in the making. One mom is sharing her inspiring survival skills, after a scary car crash. A postal worker finds a forever friend on his mail route. Plus, the heartwarming hometown contest that’s keeping ‘Old Blue Eyes’ voice alive in Hoboken.
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June 14, 2025 • 15 mins
This dentist once caddied at the course he’s now playing golf at with the pros. A quirky Canadian farm hosted a very moo-ving wedding ceremony. A rescue dog’s epic solo adventure made waves. How strangers helped this high school graduate crowd fund his way to college. Plus, for Father’s Day, listeners share what they love about their dads and what they love about being one.
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June 7, 2025 • 17 mins
We tell you how a hiker in Alaska survived a 700-pound boulder falling on his back. This café in a war-torn country serves cuteness with its coffee. Clownfish are learning how to survive climate change, one centimeter at a time. The horses in this program are helping men struggling with addiction to get back on their feet. Plus, how a Little Mermaid-loving toddler healed as a baby with help from under the sea
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May 31, 2025 • 17 mins
This rock band hopes their new tour gives big concert venues a run for their money. The most memorable part of these teens’ prom happened after the dance, when they stumbled upon a house on fire. The treatment to save his son had a hefty price tag, so this dad picked up an oar and started rowing to raise money. This club in New York City helps older adults combat loneliness. Plus, which city is the happiest in the US?
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May 24, 2025 • 17 mins
“The Office” star teamed up with a nonprofit to offer free prom tickets to students impacted by the Eaton fire in Los Angeles. Kermit the Frog delivered a commencement speech at the University of Maryland. With months to live, this man is hitting the road to give back in all 50 states. A mini pony escaped from a rescue farm, and where she ended up next is pretty heartwarming. Plus, “The Golden Girls” reboot no one saw coming – and ...
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May 17, 2025 • 16 mins
A woman who hadn’t used CPR in 40 years didn’t hesitate when it mattered most. In Staten Island, a deli manager is giving kids with good grades way more than sugar highs. A newer organ transplant approach could mean less pain, quicker recovery and more donors. CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta takes us inside the labs and the lives reshaped by cutting-edge transplant science. The FDA just greenlit a test that could change how millions detect...
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May 10, 2025 • 17 mins
The world met the first American pope this week, but a second-grade conclave in Georgia stole hearts first. Venice is one of the most beautiful cities in the world – CNN National Correspondent Erica Hill shares how engineers plan to keep it that way. An abandoned Shih Tzu became the star of a senior center in Texas. Meet the 2025 National Teacher of the Year. Plus, in honor of Mother’s Day, we collected some of your favorite “mom ...
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May 3, 2025 • 16 mins
When disaster struck in California, these young robotics engineers refused to quit, and their hard work paid off. A primatologist weighs in on the viral 100 men vs. silverback gorilla debate. After losing a loved one to drunk driving, the Montana Bar Fairies helped pass a new state law. An Australian miniature dachshund survived over a year in the wild. Plus, could we grow food in space?
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April 26, 2025 • 17 mins
The host of CNN’s "Searching for Spain" shares why Americans should try to live life like the Spaniards do. A rare record collector reunites a woman with a Voice-o-Graph she recorded 70 years ago. How this record-setting rodent is saving lives with his sense of smell. From deception to acceptance, a female magician's decades-long journey into the world's most prestigious magic club. Plus, scientists may have found the first signs o...
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April 19, 2025 • 14 mins
A doctor in Florida is using art to honor his cancer patients’ recovery. A ranch dog rescues a lost toddler in the Arizona desert. A new museum in south Jersey lets visitors dig for fossils on a mass extinction site. Thanks to a young fan, a first-time author’s book is now a best seller. Plus, this public safety power couple retires after a combined 72 years in service.
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April 12, 2025 • 15 mins
An NHL star makes history and for a good cause. Two tortoises become first-time parents in their late nineties. Scientists say they’ve revived the extinct dire wolf and used the same tech to help save a critically endangered one. Going offline is a requirement to join this social club. Plus, a frat reunites a woman with her dog 300 miles away.
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April 5, 2025 • 16 mins
Chicks of America’s favorite bald eagle couple have been named. How a school superintendent in PA gets stringed instruments in students’ hands for free. A teen heart transplant recipient's push for organ donation awareness. These 90-somethings found a new way to fight loneliness and stay connected. Plus, lost wedding photos took an incredible journey back home.
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March 29, 2025 • 16 mins
A barbershop in Pennsylvania is boosting reading levels and confidence. Millions around the world are hooked on a Dutch city’s fish doorbell livestream. The National Cherry Blossom Festival in DC kicked off with a new activity for a good cause. Researchers in the UK are using AI to understand the emotions of a farm animal better. Plus, a former race driver lost his legs, but broke a world record in a different kind of race.
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March 22, 2025 • 14 mins
A world-first in Sydney could offer a lifeline for those waiting for a heart transplant. A high school teacher in Pennsylvania created a kindness challenge for her students. The Sports Bra bar is attracting major attention as March Madness kicks off. A New Jersey woman returned a library book that’s nearly a century overdue. Plus, local police and a four-year-old struck a plea deal in Wisconsin after his mom ate his ice cream.
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March 15, 2025 • 14 mins
A three-year-old boy conquered his fears and saved his great-grandmother. The Montana Bar Fairies are turning grief into action in a state plagued by drunk driving. A college student in Boston helps women in need feel seen and beautiful. Actor Michael Sheen paid off $1.3 million worth of debt for his neighbors. Plus, this guy has been diving for lost golf balls for 30 years.
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March 8, 2025 • 18 mins
We’re celebrating International Women’s Day with five stories about women making a difference around the globe. Pumpspotting helps breastfeeding moms connect virtually and physically. Artists in this market have been doing better than men at auctions. A woman-led tribe is on a mission to protect salmon and the rivers they live in. This network’s helping to close the gender gap in venture capital. Plus, these female athletes are pav...
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March 1, 2025 • 15 mins
Doctors had to get crafty to save a three-month-old's life. A retired ocean liner is embarking on its final journey with a new mission for the record books. A dog lover left the corporate world and found his calling behind a camera. A new study pinpoints where massive sources of clean energy could exist. Plus, why a family cat is living her best ninth life.
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February 22, 2025 • 16 mins
A California woman who lost her home in the Eaton Fire has a 3D plan to rebuild. When a father couldn’t find toys and apparel featuring Black historical figures, he created his own. We’ll tell you why a London youth group is on a mission to create emojis with Black and mixed-race hairstyles. A space robotics engineer is helping make farming easier in a country with an aging workforce. Plus, the poem – I Met My Younger Self for Coff...
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