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US-Iran Talks Aftermath, Trump Deletes Jesus-like Image, Swalwell to Resign and more

We start with an update on where things stand between the US and Iran after weekend talks failed to produce a breakthrough. President Donald Trump addressed a photo that showed him as a Jesus-like figure. A Democratic congressman says he plans to resign over sexual misconduct allegations. A teenager has been charged as an adult in Florida. Plus, the saga over Trump’s defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal isn’t over yet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Strait of Hormuz Blockade, Pope Leo Has 'No Fear,' Britney Spears in Rehab and more

Oil prices are spiking after the US military blocked ships from entering or leaving the Strait of Hormuz. Pope Leo is pushing back after President Donald Trump insulted him. Thousands of Hungarians are celebrating after Viktor Orbán lost his bid for reelection as prime minister. A Senate bill meant to improve housing affordability could end up doing the opposite. Plus, Britney Spears has checked into a rehab facility following a DUI arrest last month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Swalwell Drops Bid, US blockade, Trump Attacks Pope and more

Rep. Eric Swalwell drops his bid for CA governor.  US to enforce a blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz.  President Trump attacks Pope Leo. Rory McIlroy claims back-to-back Masters titles. Plus, runners break fast food record. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Inside Trump’s Fight for Your Voter Data

The Trump administration’s effort to build a national citizen database is running into roadblocks in court and alarming some election officials on both sides of the aisle. But what is this data for? And how could it be used? We hear from one election official about why he’s pushing back, and look at how election integrity concerns are playing out in other parts of the country.  For more: Trump is trying to build a massive voter database. Election officials are afraid of what he’ll do with it [https://www.cnn.com/2026/04/05/politics/trump-voter-database-election-fraud]  ---  Guests: David Yates, Jefferson County (KY) Clerk & Tierney Sneed, CNN Reporter  Host: David Rind  Producer: Paola Ortiz  Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Photo: Carlos Osorio/Reuters/File    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

5 Good Things: The Dating Trend That Ditches the Apps

Some singles are skipping swiping and letting their friends take the lead on their love life. Two first responders thousands of miles apart are now connected forever by a life-saving choice [https://donatelife.net/]. Two brothers in the Bay Area started a school program that helps families and the planet. A lost border collie was rescued after a hiking trip gone wrong. Plus, one of the most memorable phone numbers in music is being used in a new way.  Sign up for the CNN 5 Good Things newsletter here. [https://www.cnn.com/newsletters] Vote for 5 Good Things for a Webby here. [https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2026/podcasts/individual-episode/arts-culture]   Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco  Producer: Eryn Mathewson   Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin  Editorial Support: Victoria Fleischer  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]