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5 Good Things: The 8-Year-Old Behind Artemis II’s Moon Mascot

She once worked at this hospital as a janitor – now she’s returning for her residency. The Artemis II mission is historic – hear how an 8-year-old [https://www.cnn.com/2026/04/02/us/video/plush-toy-artemis-rise-moon-mission-launch-vrtc-digvid] became a part of it. Scientists are seeing a phenomenon for the first time in the wild, and it’s offering new clues about how species can adapt to climate change. A major study [https://www.cnn.com/2026/03/02/health/religion-addiction-recovery-wellness] examines the role spirituality and religion play in addiction recovery. And a high school freshman made it onto the ballot in this state’s gubernatorial race.  Sign up for the CNN 5 Good Things newsletter here. [https://www.cnn.com/newsletters]    Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco  Producer: Eryn Mathewson   Senior Producer: Matt Martinez  Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin   Editorial Support: Amanda Swinhart, Giana Asterito  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Search for US Service Member, SCOTUS Justice’s Hospital Visit, Artemis II Pictures and more

The US rescued a crew member from a fighter jet shot down over Iran as search efforts are underway for a second service member. We’ll break down what’s on the White House budget wish list to Congress. We have details on a Supreme Court justice’s previously undisclosed health incident first reported by CNN. We’re getting a glimpse of the first spectacular pictures [https://www.cnn.com/2026/04/01/science/gallery/moon-mission-artemis-2-photos] taken on NASA’s historic moon mission. Plus, the city with the highest gas prices in the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

US Fighter Jet Shot Down, Strong Jobs Report, AI Security Fears and more

Search and rescue efforts are underway after a US fighter jet was downed over Iran, while the Trump administration pushes for a major increase military spending. A labor report shows the strongest job growth numbers in years. New CNN polling numbers breaks down how voters – especially those frustrated with both parties – are feeling ahead of the midterms.  Federal authorities have made arrests in a sweeping healthcare fraud case in Southern California. Plus, why some of the biggest names in AI are sounding the alarm about future models. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Attorney General Fired, Astronauts Speak, Tiger's Arrest and more

President Trump has fired Attorney General Pam Bondi.  Sources say that Iran still has half its missile launchers. The Artemis II crew is officially on their journey to the moon. Police in Florida have released the bodycam video of Tiger Wood’s DUI arrest.  Plus, The world’s oldest tortoise has been caught up in a bizarre scam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Pam Bondi Fired, Trump’s Ballroom Approved, World Cup Price Hike and more

We start with the latest shakeup within the Trump administration. We’ll explain how much the war with Iran is driving up costs for homebuyers and Amazon sellers. An immigration judge has ruled on a man who faced deportation after an overturned murder conviction. Trump’s controversial White House ballroom project cleared a hurdle, but its future is unclear. Plus, growing backlash over World Cup ticket prices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]