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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.

2 DAYS AGO

You’re Invited to an Udderly Ridiculous Cow Wedding

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

16 min
7 JUN

Alaska Man vs. 700-pound Boulder

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

18 min
31 MAY

This Rock Band Could Play at a Backyard Near You

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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

18 min
24 MAY

Kermit the Frog’s Advice to 2025 Grads

“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 this time, they’ve got shells and siblings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

17 min
17 MAY

Robots & Pig Organs: The Future of Organ Transplants

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 cancer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

17 min
10 MAY

A Second Grade Conclave Elected a Kid Pope

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 advice.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

18 min
3 MAY

100 Men vs. 1 Gorilla: An Expert’s Take on Viral Debate

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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

17 min
26 APR

Why Saying No Brings Eva Longoria Joy

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 of life on a planet outside our solar system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

17 min

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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.