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Remembering Pope Francis
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A look back on the life, papacy and legacy of Pope Francis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
They Got Into Dream Schools. Trump Got Involved. Now What?
20 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Harvard University is refusing to make key policy changes requested by the Trump administration, kicking off a funding fight with students and researc...
The US-El Salvador Deportation Deal, Explained
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
President Donald Trump and El Salvador's president Nayib Bukele have both made clear in recent days that the Maryland man who was mistakenly deported ...
Inside Trump’s ‘Dangerous’ Health Research Cuts
13 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Researchers and study participants across the country are grappling with the abrupt cancellation of hundreds of research grants directed by the Trump ...
How Trump’s Tariff Trade War Could Hit You
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As President Donald Trump plows ahead with his plan to impose massive tariffs on America’s trading partners, fear and uncertainty have taken hold fr...
The Hidden Costs of Trump’s National Parks Cuts
06 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As DOGE-led cuts continue to rock the federal government, we hear from National Parks employees about what’s at stake for visitors and wildlife, as ...
This Group Has a ‘Deportation List.’ Is the Government Reading It?
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As federal agents detain a growing number of international college students, some are wondering: where are they getting these names? We hear about pro...
Why Musk Is Pouring Millions into Wisconsin
30 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Elon Musk and other outside groups have poured millions of dollars into advertising and organizing ahead of Wisconsin’s Supreme Court election on Tu...
Trump’s DEI Data Purge
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As datasets and web pages across the federal government disappear to comply with President Donald Trump’s executive orders, a coalition of concerned...
Tesla in Trouble
23 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Since Inauguration Day, Tesla has seen its stock price drop amid declining consumer interest and occasionally violent protests pushing back against C...
If a Judge Says It, Do You Have to Do It?
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Trump White House is denying it defied a judge’s order to halt deportation flights by using a wartime power to speed up removals. A former feder...
Can You Be Deported for What You Say?
16 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A Trump administration effort to deport prominent Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil has sparked fear on college campuses across the country that oth...
Why Government Cuts Are About to Ramp Up
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ahead of a March 13 deadline for federal agencies to submit reductions in force plans, one agency in particular has drawn the attention of Elon Musk a...
Will ‘Don’t Give Up’ Cut It for Democrats?
09 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Democrats continue to struggle with being an effective opposition party in a Washington under full Republican control. Ahead of a looming government s...
In MAGA Country, Musk Has Free Rein (For Now)
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As President Donald Trump reshapes international relations and Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency continues to gut the federal workforc...
Measles was Considered Eliminated. But It’s Spreading in Texas.
02 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As a measles outbreak continues to grow in West Texas, questions are mounting over the quality of federal response, as Health and Human Services secre...
Boycotts, DEI, and Trump 2.0 Resistance
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Some progressive groups are calling for an ‘economic blackout’ on Friday, urging Americans not to purchase anything from major retailers in protes...
‘This Shouldn’t Be Their Reality’: Trump’s Immigration Crackdown
23 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As the Trump administration works to carry out its mass deportation operation, undocumented immigrants without criminal records fear being caught up i...
What Elon Musk Sees in Germany’s Far-Right
19 Feb 2025
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As US and Russian officials meet about the war in Ukraine - without Ukraine - European leaders are feeling similarly sidelined. Meanwhile, Germany’s...
Bird Flu Isn’t Trump’s Fault. But It’s His Problem.
16 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve been to the grocery store recently, you know egg prices are through the roof (if you can even find any). We explore how a growing avian fl...
When Trump and Musk Meet Checks and Balances
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As many of President Donald Trump’s sweeping executive actions get challenged in court, some on the right are suggesting his presidential power coul...
The Real-Life Impact of DOGE’s Cuts
09 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Many aid programs around the world have been paralyzed in the wake of the Trump administration’s 90-day pause on foreign aid. We hear how an Elon Mu...
Musk and Trump Take a Wrecking Ball to DC
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Some federal employees are on edge as Elon Musk continues his work on behalf of President Donald Trump to overhaul the federal government in unprecede...
More Planes, Fewer Air Traffic Controllers: Recipe for Disaster?
02 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the days since the deadly midair collision outside Washington DC, questions are being asked about what could have contributed to the tragedy. We he...
Trump’s ‘America First’ Agenda Meets China’s AI Advancement
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Steet, Washington, and Silicon Valley are scrambling after a little-known Chinese startup claimed its artificial intelligence model can operate l...
The Movement Behind Trump’s DEI Takedown
26 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Employees in federal diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility offices have been placed on paid leave amid of flurry of actions from the new Trum...
Trump Floods the Zone. Here’s What Matters.
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
President Donald Trump issued a slew of executive actions after taking office for the second time on Monday. We examine which ones are having an immed...
Federal Workers Prepare for Trump, Musk, and Uncertainty
19 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take power for a second time, we hear from two government workers who have mixed feelings about potentiall...
How Long Will the Gaza Deal Stop the Fighting?
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hamas and Israel have reached an agreement on a ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza, providing hope to war-weary Palestinians and family members of Isr...
How Serious is Trump About the Panama Canal?
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
President-elect Donald Trump has not let up on recent suggestions that the US should retake the Panama Canal. While the idea has been rejected by the ...
'Is That Really My House?’: The L.A. Fires
12 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The deadly wildfires in Los Angeles have caused unimaginable devastation, especially for those who least expected it. We hear from two longtime Angele...
The Case For (And Against) Banning TikTok
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear oral arguments on Friday in a case that could decide whether a ban on TikTok is allowed to go into effect later...
New Orleans, ISIS, and 2025’s Violent Start
05 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After the deadly New Orleans truck ramming attack on New Year’s Day, investigators have been digging into the suspect’s potential ties to ISIS. We...
Remembering Jimmy Carter
29 Dec 2024
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In this special edition of CNN 5 Things, we look back on the life and legacy of former US President Jimmy Carter. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
Elon Musk, Bans and Free Speech: What Happens Next?
29 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Two years ago, three reporters were kicked off Twitter by its new owner, Elon Musk. Now with Musk firmly entrenched in President-elect Donald Trump’...
What The Holidays Look Like After Hurricane Helene
22 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nearly three months after the remnants of Hurricane Helene washed out large parts of western North Carolina, the community surrounding Asheville is st...
It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s...Probably Not a Drone
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When mysterious lights started appearing in the skies over parts of New Jersey last month, some residents wondered if something nefarious was at play....
The ‘Make America Healthy Again’ Moms Behind RFK Jr.
15 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Donald Trump’s controversial pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, is set to meet with Se...
Syria Is Free of Assad. Now Comes the Hard Part.
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hope is in the air in Syria after a rebel coalition toppled Bashar al-Assad’s brutal dictatorship with a lightning offensive over the weekend. Howev...
A Health Insurance CEO is Dead. Not Everyone Is Sad.
08 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Following the brazen murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City, some were surprised by the lack of sympathy shown by people onlin...
Meet the Trans Lawyer Making History at the Supreme Court
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear oral arguments today in a case that could reshape the landscape of transgender medical care for young Americans...
Deepfake Revenge Porn Is Rising: What Can You Do?
01 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A new kind of deepfake revenge porn is sweeping the internet. Using artificial intelligence, bad actors can do things like superimpose your face on a ...
What a Banana Can Tell Us About Trump’s Second Term
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ahead of president-elect Donald Trump's second term, economists, retailers, and consumers are bracing for change. We examine how Trump’s plans for t...
72 Hours of Escalation in Ukraine
24 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Biden administration is taking new steps to aid Ukraine well before President-elect Donald Trump takes office. But Russia has new weapons of its o...
Gaetz, the GOP, and Trump’s Trickiest Nomination
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The House Ethics Committee is scheduled to meet Wednesday as the panel weighs whether to release its final report on Matt Gaetz. In this episode, we ...
The ‘Mind-blowing’ Potential Impacts of Trump’s Border Policy
17 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Immigrants, their employers and advocates are bracing for possible mass deportations once president-elect Donald Trump takes office in January. In thi...
After Trump’s Win, the 4B Movement Goes Viral In the US
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As his opponents across the country come to grips with another Donald Trump presidency, some women are exploring a movement that basically swears off ...
He Never Voted Republican. Trump 2024 Changed That.
10 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
President-elect Donald Trump is claiming a mandate after making inroads with multiple demographics en route to a popular vote victory. In this episode...
Do Democrats Need to Rip Up Their Political Playbook?
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As Democrats take stock of a definitive Trump victory, the blame game is well underway. But the problems for the party may run deeper than one campaig...
Trump Storms Back to the White House
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
CNN projects that former President Donald Trump will defeat Vice President Kamala Harris in the race for the White House, completing a historic politi...
Inside the Final Days of the 2024 Campaign
03 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As polls remain tight heading into Election Day, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have been blitzing the battlegrounds t...
Why Philadelphia Fortified Its Vote Counting Center
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Victory for both the Harris and Trump campaigns likely runs through Pennsylvania. In the commonwealth’s biggest city, election officials say they’...
They Were Prolific Donors. They Also Had Dementia.
27 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A CNN investigation has revealed how Republicans and Democrats are taking millions of dollars in donations from elderly dementia patients to fuel thei...
Why Elon Musk Is All In on Donald Trump
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has recently thrown his support behind former President Donald Trump, hitting the campaign trail and pouring tens of millio...
The Limits of China’s ‘Panda Diplomacy’
20 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
China sent two giant pandas to Washington this week for the first time in 24 years as part of its “panda diplomacy” strategy. In this episode, we ...
Inside Harris’ Pitch to Black Men
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Vice President Kamala Harris released a set of policy proposals aimed at Black men earlier this week, as she looks shore up support among the group. M...
Assessing the Damage of Trump-Fueled Hurricane Misinformation
13 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Florida's Gulf Coast continues to clean up from Hurricane Milton, which came ashore as a Category 3 storm battering an area already weary from Hurrica...
'The Apprentice’ Director Ali Abbasi Wants to Piss Off Both Sides
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The new film ‘The Apprentice’, starring Sebastian Stan, Jeremy Strong and Maria Bakalova, details how a young Donald Trump rose to prominence in N...
Another Hurricane Is Coming. But Helene Is Still Hurting.
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As Hurricane Milton roars toward Florida’s Gulf Coast, communities there and across the Southeast are still rebuilding from Hurricane Helene, the se...
How October 7th Paved the Way for a Widening War
06 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In recent weeks, fears of a wider war between Israel and Iran have grown after Israel launched a series of attacks against Hezbollah in Lebanon and Ir...
Midwest Vice: The Vance-Walz Debate
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance largely stuck to policy Tuesday night during the CBS News Vice Presidential debate, in what may be the last...
Understanding the Latino Vote
29 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are both working to mobilize Latinos, a crucial voting bloc. However, the nuances withi...
Three Mile Island Is Reopening. Some Climate Scientists are Thrilled.
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Microsoft turned heads recently when it announced it had reached a deal to buy energy from Three Mile Island, the site of the worst nuclear disaster i...
The Controversial Measures Fueling El Salvador's 'Reverse Migration'
22 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
El Salvador was once dubbed the “murder capital of the world,” causing many to flee north towards the United States. Now, many Salvadorans say the...
The Challenge of Securing an Increasingly Violent Election
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The US Secret Service is facing mounting questions in the wake of another apparent assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump. In thi...
No Phones in Class. It’s The Law Here Now.
15 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Some states have moved to ban cell phones in schools to improve students’ engagement and mental health. However, the specific rules and implementati...
Trump Takes the Bait
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump faced off for the first time Tuesday night in the ABC News Presidential Debate. In this...
The Laws Making It Harder to Vote
08 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The first mail-in ballots of the 2024 presidential election are expected to be delivered soon in North Carolina. In this episode, we look at various ...
A Hostage’s Brother’s Plea: ‘We Need Several Miracles’
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The death of six hostages in Gaza over the weekend has ignited the largest protests in Israel since October 7th, with anger pointed at Israeli Prime M...
Trump vs. Harris on the Issues That Matter to Voters
01 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With just days until the first mail-in ballots are sent to voters, both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have released f...
Social Media Scrutiny: Telegram, X, & the AI Election
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The detention of Telegram founder Pavel Durov over the weekend has sparked major questions about free speech and criminal activity online. In this epi...
What The Realtor Rule Changes Mean for You
25 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A series of new rules have gone into effect that overhaul the way Realtors get paid to help people buy and sell their homes. In this episode, we’ll ...
The Harris Coalition Converges on Chicago
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the weeks since Vice President Kamala Harris replaced President Joe Biden atop the Democratic ticket, online influencers, zoom groups, and celebrit...
Why Ukraine’s Cross-Border Gamble is Paying Off
18 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For more than a week, Ukraine has claimed hundreds of square miles of territory in a surprise cross-border attack into Russia. In this episode, we exa...
Trump’s 2024 ‘X’ Factor: His New Opponent
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Three weeks after Vice President Kamala Harris replaced President Joe Biden atop the Democratic ticket, the Trump campaign is struggling to define her...
Two Astronauts. One Space Station. No End in Sight.
11 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
NASA insists they aren’t stranded. But eight weeks after their original return date, astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are still on board t...
The Stock Market Panicked. Here’s Why You Shouldn’t.
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Global stocks markets have suffered big losses in recent days following last week’s disappointing US jobs report, which suggests America’s economy...
The Messy Business of ‘Cleaning’ Voter Rolls
04 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As election officials around the country prepare for November’s election, a CNN investigation has found they are already being inundated with dubiou...
Did Israel Just Kill a Key Ceasefire Negotiator?
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Middle East is on edge following the death of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh inside Iran. While Israel hasn’t commented on the strike, it...
Maduro Claims Victory in Venezuela. Just Don’t Ask for Proof.
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro was officially declared the winner of Sunday’s election, although his political opponent also claimed victor...
Power Lines for the Left Behind
28 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A sweltering summer is continuing around the world, as the planet continues to break records for the hottest day in recorded history. In the US, medic...
A Golden Olympic Opportunity in Paris
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The 2024 Summer Olympics get underway this week in Paris, with opening ceremonies set to play out in dramatic fashion on the River Seine. A number of ...
Biden Bows Out. Will Democrats Embrace Harris?
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After a disastrous debate performance prompted a flurry of calls from Democrats to step aside, President Joe Biden has announced his exit from the 202...
The Israeli Prime Minister and a High-Stakes DC Visit
21 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Israeli Prime Minister is scheduled to address a joint meeting of Congress this week after accepting a bipartisan invitation from Congressional leader...
The Election (and America) After the Assassination Attempt
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the days after the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, Americans from across the political spectrum have been grappling with qu...
Trump Survives Assassination Attempt (Plus, Latest on GOP Platform)
14 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Republican National Convention is scheduled to get underway on Monday in Milwaukee, despite a shooting at former President Donald Trump’s rally...
Airbnb’s Hidden Camera Problem
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A new CNN investigation has uncovered that Airbnb has received tens of thousands of customer support tickets about surveillance devices dating back to...
The Global Impact of France’s Lurch to the Far Right
07 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
French voters are headed back to the polls this weekend in runoff parliamentary elections, one week after a strong showing from the far-right National...
What America’s ‘Best Towns to Visit’ Have in Common
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Just in time for summer road trip season, CNN Travel has compiled a list of the best American towns to visit. In this episode, we examine what went in...
Why SCOTUS Is Saving Trump Immunity for Last
30 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Supreme Court wraps up its current term on Monday. Justices are finally expected to issue a major decision on presidential immunity as it relates ...
Some Dems Hit the Panic Button After Biden's Very Bad Night
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the first debate matchup between President Biden and former President Donald Trump, Biden turned in a lackluster performance that has some Democrat...
Backstage Before the CNN Presidential Debate
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On Thursday, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will debate each other live on CNN, the earliest general election debate in US hist...
Why a US-Mexico Water War Is Heating Up
23 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As extreme heat blankets large parts of the US, a war is looming between the US and Mexico over water. Under an 80-year-old treaty, both sides are exp...
A Plan to Diversify the Workforce: Ditch the Four-Year Degree
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A new push from some of America’s top companies are prioritizing skills over college degrees in hopes of diversifying the workforce and narrowing th...
What Should Happen to the Detained Children of ISIS?
16 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Five years after the fall of the self-declared caliphate, tens of thousands of ISIS followers and their families are being held in dozens of detention...
The Conviction of Hunter Biden
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hunter Biden was found guilty on three federal felony gun charges on Tuesday, becoming the first child of a US president to be convicted of a federal ...
Your 2024 Election Media Guide
09 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With less than five months until Election Day, coverage of the campaign is about to heat up. In this episode, we explain how candidates are calibratin...
Trump is Guilty. Now What?
02 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump is the first former president to be convicted of a felony. So, what happens now? Audie Cornish is joined by CNN Correspondent Kristen Hol...
What Diddy’s Downfall Says About the Legacy of #MeToo
26 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Note: This episode contains descriptions of domestic violence. Outrage has rippled through the entertainment industry ever since CNN exclusively obt...
Will Michael Cohen’s Credibility Swing the Trump Trial?
19 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump’s ex-attorney and fixer Michael Cohen took the stand this week in the former President’s New York criminal hush money trial. During...