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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.

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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 everyt... more

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 me... more

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 per... more

A health and fitness expert shares how to make healthy habits stick long after January. A chef’s intuition saved a longtime customer who stopped showing up. This highway is made of recycled tires. Meet the Catholic priest preaching in unexpected plac... more

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Recent Guests

Tim Andrews
First person to live with a genetically modified pig organ and recently received a human kidney.
Episode: A Pig Organ Pioneer Found His Match
Cherise Kenerson
Multilingual teacher leading a cursive writing club at Holmes Middle School.
Holmes Middle School
Episode: A Pig Organ Pioneer Found His Match
Lily Zhang
Four-time Olympian and top American table tennis player.
Episode: A Pig Organ Pioneer Found His Match
Elliston Berry
A teenager advocating for educational curriculum on deep fake protections in schools
Episode: This Teen Faced the Dark Side of AI and Fought Back
Melanie Sanders
Founder of the We Do Not Care Club, a supportive community for women through menopause.
Episode: This Teen Faced the Dark Side of AI and Fought Back
Emily Weldow
First-time parent, nonprofit worker who helped design the child care program
Nonprofit
Episode: This State Made Child Care Free
Charlie Couch
Fifth grader at Meadows Elementary School and Nebraska's first kid governor
Meadows Elementary School
Episode: This Fifth Grader Won a Gubernatorial Race
Deb Brown
Beachcomber who found historical WWI letters
Episode: This Fifth Grader Won a Gubernatorial Race
Merv Reapy
Senator overseeing the swearing-in of kid governor Charlie Couch
Episode: This Fifth Grader Won a Gubernatorial Race

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Krista Bo Polanco
Host presenting positive stories from various communities, highlighting personal resilience and uplifting narratives.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 121 ratings
  • We need this

    It’s just a glimmer of light

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    emma.j1
    United States24 days ago
  • Silly and funny and cute

    It’s fun, silly, cool and informational and cute

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    be to cool
    United Statesa month ago
  • Makes us happy

    Listened to several episodes with my mom, who never listened and o podcasts before. She loved it! Gave us all so much joy!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    vallyjohn
    France3 months ago
  • Love the show

    please keep updating

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    123_anita
    Canada3 months ago
  • Beware

    I guess “good things” is subjective … today’s story was about a person being diagnosed with cancer and a prognosis of weeks to months to live.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    GreatNate80
    United States8 months ago

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Many have noted the podcast as a refreshing break from typical news cycles, promoting it as a source of joy and feel-good content.
Listeners appreciate the uplifting and positive nature of the stories, often mentioning the joy and inspiration they draw from the episodes.
Some criticisms include a desire for less cheesy production elements, but overall feedback is overwhelmingly positive.

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Updates to Our Favorite Stories From 2025: Pt. 1
Q: How are they doing and what are we learning from them?
Doctors are getting much closer to making pig kidneys work for humans, with two successful transplant cases showing promising results.
This Resilient Rose Survived Katrina & Blooms Nationwide
Q: How did it feel to skateboard such a long distance?
Brooke expressed a mix of emotions and highlighted that crossing various checkpoints along the way were significant personal victories for her.
This Resilient Rose Survived Katrina & Blooms Nationwide
Q: What was your motivation to skateboard across America?
Brooke Johnson wanted to honor her stepfather by raising money for spinal cord research after he became a quadriplegic but unfortunately passed away during recovery.
The Runner with the Streak to Beat at the NYC Marathon
Q: Are you applying to run next year?
Krista expresses her aspiration to complete a marathon in 2025.
The Runner with the Streak to Beat at the NYC Marathon
Q: How many people are supposed to run this weekend?
Aaron mentions over 50,000 runners are expected to participate, including wheelchair athletes and those with disabilities.

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Focused on uplifting stories, the content provides a refreshing break from the often serious nature of the news cycle. It features narratives that celebrate community achievements, highlight individual resilience, and explore themes of connection and positivity. Episode topics range from innovative community initiatives, personal transformation stories, and educational successes to heartwarming tales of friendship. Notably, the show emphasizes real-life stories that resonate with everyday experiences, aiming to inspire hope and joy among its listeners. Unique segments often intertwine personal anecdotes with broader societal themes, creating a sense of unity and optimism.

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CNN 5 Good Things launched 2 years ago and published 103 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Tim Andrews
2. Cherise Kenerson
3. Lily Zhang
4. Elliston Berry
5. Melanie Sanders
6. Emily Weldow
7. Charlie Couch
8. Deb Brown

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