What has CNN 5 Things covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Apparent Attempted Plane Hijacking Investigation", "What CNN’s Fact-Checker Learned from a Decade of Trump’s Lies", and "Failed Tennessee Execution Attempt". The latest went out on 1 Oct 2026 and ran about 8 minutes. Reading two or three of these before pitching is the fastest way to see what the show actually books.

How often does CNN 5 Things publish?

CNN 5 Things publishes most weekdays, a median of 0 days between episodes. Episodes average about 12 minutes. The back catalogue stands at 1,000 episodes. A show on this cadence plans ahead, so pitch earlier rather than closer to the date you want.

How hard is it to get booked on CNN 5 Things?

For CNN 5 Things, Booking Probability sits at 40/100, Listen Score at 40/100, and the guest bar is around 80/100. The show has not signalled guest openness recently, which raises the bar on relevance. A verified contact is on file.

Who should pitch CNN 5 Things?

CNN 5 Things covers politics, international relations, public health, crime, so guests who can speak to those specifically fit best. Lead with a specific result you can describe in numbers rather than a job title, and tie it to something the show has already covered.

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CNN 5 Things

Hosted by Unknown Host · news · EN · 1,000 episodes

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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.

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What is CNN 5 Things?

CNN 5 Things is a news podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 1,000 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

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Apparent Attempted Plane Hijacking Investigation
Oct 1, 20268 min
New details emerge about how Flydubai passengers and crew stopped a mid-flight attack. The Supreme Court is reviewing a key part of President Donald Trump’s immigration policy. The latest arrest in connection with an alleged terror plot targeting a UK airbase. The family of a woman killed by ICE in Minneapolis is suing the Trump administration. Plus, the latest on Rick Ross’ arrest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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What CNN’s Fact-Checker Learned from a Decade of Trump’s Lies
Oct 1, 202613 min
As President Donald Trump hits the midterm campaign trail, history suggests he will exaggerate facts and figures or flat-out lie as he speaks to Republican voters. Can we learn anything from those lies? Our fact-checker weighs in after a decade of covering Trump.  ---  Guest: Daniel Dale, CNN Senior Reporter  Host: David Rind  Producer: Paola Ortiz  Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin  Editorial Support: Molly English Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Failed Tennessee Execution Attempt
Oct 1, 202610 min
Hero plane passengers thwart attacker. Failed Tennessee Execution attempt. Becerra and Hilton spar at California governor's debate, Hegseth launches new autonomous warfare command. Pain-free tattoos.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Passengers Thwart Mid-flight Stabbing
Sep 30, 20267 min
Chaos erupted aboard an Israel-bound Flydubai flight. The US military has officially completed its long-awaited exit from Iraq. The UK’s prime minister believes Iran played a part in an alleged terror plot targeting an airbase. A federal appeals court paused what would’ve been Tennessee's first execution of a woman in 200 years. Plus, a Republican effort to curb soaring costs from data centers failed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Why You Should Care About California’s Governor’s Race
Sep 30, 202614 min
With just days before voters receive mail-in ballots, Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton will face off tonight in a California gubernatorial debate, hosted by CNN. We explore the issues motivating voters and what the dynamics in California can tell us about the national midterm picture.  For more: What to watch in CNN’s California governor race debate  ---  Guest: Elex Michaelson, CNN Anchor & Correspondent  Host: David Rind  Producer: Paola Ortiz  Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin  Editorial Support: Jen Buesinger Sperry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Casey Burgat

The George Washington University Graduate School of Political Management

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CNN 5 Things

About this Podcast:

Pitch Analysis

What is CNN 5 Things?

About the host

Recent episodes

Apparent Attempted Plane Hijacking Investigation

What CNN’s Fact-Checker Learned from a Decade of Trump’s Lies

Failed Tennessee Execution Attempt

Passengers Thwart Mid-flight Stabbing

Why You Should Care About California’s Governor’s Race

Guest Appearances

Casey Burgat

Advertisers on this show

Best industries to pitch CNN 5 Things for

Podcasts like CNN 5 Things

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CNN 5 Things

About this Podcast:

Pitch Analysis

What is CNN 5 Things?

About the host

Recent episodes

Apparent Attempted Plane Hijacking Investigation

What CNN’s Fact-Checker Learned from a Decade of Trump’s Lies

Failed Tennessee Execution Attempt

Passengers Thwart Mid-flight Stabbing

Why You Should Care About California’s Governor’s Race

Guest Appearances

Casey Burgat

Advertisers on this show

Best industries to pitch CNN 5 Things for

Podcasts like CNN 5 Things

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