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One Thing: The Pentagon vs. AI Power Players: Did Anyone Win?

Anger directed at OpenAI is spreading after it struck a deal with the Pentagon to use its AI models in classified systems, just hours after its rival, Anthropic, refused. OpenAI said it had shared Anthropic’s concerns about mass surveillance and autonomous weapons, so why did they sign? And what does this mean for other companies looking to do business with the Trump administration?  For more: Some OpenAI staff are fuming about its Pentagon deal [https://www.cnn.com/2026/03/04/tech/pentagon-anthropic-openai-staff-reactions]  ---  Guests: Hadas Gold, CNN AI Correspondent & Dean Ball, Senior Fellow at The Foundation for American Innovation  Host: David Rind  Producer: Paola Ortiz  Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Photo: Photo: WH Pool Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

5 Good Things: A Foster Kid Came for Surgery. He Left With a Family

He’s a software engineer by day – but in his free time, he cleans up trash in the San Francisco Bay area. A heartbreaking moment in a hospital room led to a ripple effect of kindness for six siblings in foster care. This app helps foster kids understand their rights. Mother-daughter divers made a surprising discovery in the Great Barrier Reef. A 77-year-old man with a motorcycle says now is the best time to chase a world record.  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: Felicia Patinkin  Editorial Support: Randi Kaye, Tamara Hardingham-Gill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Remembering Rev. Jesse Jackson, Surging Oil Prices, Former College Coach in Court and more

Former presidents honored a late civil rights icon in a final public tribute. We’ll tell you where the US and Israel’s war with Iran stands and what we’re learning about Russia and China reportedly getting involved. We take a look at how tensions in the Middle East are adding to market anxiety. Plus, a huge twist in the criminal case against a former University of Michigan football coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Shaky Jobs Report, Trump on Iran’s Future, Savannah Guthrie’s Return and more

Hiring slowed more than economists expected in the latest jobs report — we tell you why. The US Energy Secretary says they are working to ease the pain of rising gas prices brought on by the war with Iran. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump told CNN's Dana Bash what kind of leader he hopes Iran ends up with. Residents in Tehran describe what they’re seeing on the ground. And NBC shares an update on the 'Today' show co-host's return since her mother went missing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

New Intense Bombardment of Tehran, Mullin Picked to Replace Noem at DHS, World Cheese Champs and more

Smoke rising in Tehran amid a new Israeli bombardment. Trump fired Kristi Noem and nominated Senator Markwayne Mullin to lead DHS. Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales drops out of a runoff after admitting that he had an affair. The final vote to approve the new White House ballroom has been delayed until April. Plus, The Netherlands won the World Championship Cheese contest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]