CNN 5 Things

Trump's Deadline Looms, Historic Moon Flyby, Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ Replacement and more

President Donald Trump issued new threats on Iran as he doubled down on a deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. NASA’s moon mission achieved a major milestone as a lunar flyback is underway. We’ll explain why states are extending the immunization window for RSV. Extreme drought conditions in one state are having a unique impact on the landscape. Plus, the show taking over Stephen Colbert’s late-night time slot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Ceasefire Doubts, Jamie Dimon’s Warning, Kanye Backlash and more

A potential ceasefire in the US-Israel-Iran war is under review as President Trump prepares to give an update this afternoon. JP Morgan’s CEO is warning of possible economic fallout from the conflict. Trump’s pick for California governor could shake up the race. Kanye West faces sponsor backlash ahead of a festival appearance. Plus, Savannah Guthrie has officially returned to host NBC’s “Today Show.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

U.S. Airman Rescued, Trump's Deadline, New Moon View and more

U.S. successfully rescues a downed Airman in Iran.  President Trump sets a Tuesday deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.  Artemis II captures unseen lunar view. UCLA wins its first NCAA Women’s  Basketball championship. Plus, a North Dakota man marks 60 years on the job. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

One Thing: ‘This Lost a Lot of People’: RFK Jr.’s Broken Pesticide Promise

Amid a stalled Surgeon General nomination, a federal court ruling striking down vaccine overhauls (at least for now), and anger from ‘Make America Healthy Again’ activists, some are wondering whether Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has lost his grip on the movement that helped propel President Donald Trump back to the White House. We hear from one activist outraged by an executive order about weedkiller who says some voters “will not be coming back.” Plus, what’s going on with all the whole milk hype videos?  For more: How RFK Jr.’s MAHA agenda keeps hitting roadblocks [https://www.cnn.com/2026/04/01/politics/rfk-jr-maha-agenda-casey-means]  ---  Guests: Kelly Ryerson, ‘Glyphosate Girl’ & Sarah Owermohle, CNN Health Policy Reporter  Host/Producer: David Rind  Senior Producer: Matt Martinez  Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Photo: Stefani Reynolds/Bloomberg/Getty Images Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

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]