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CNN 5 Good Things
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.

She Was Depressed for Decades Until She Tried This
CNN 5 Good Things
Jan 31, 2026
This album started as a family project and turned into a Grammy nomination. The internet rallied behind a 92-year-old woman still working to make ends meet. An FDA-cleared brain treatment is offering hope to people with depression who’ve tried everything else. Meet the crew tasked with fighting and preventing wildfire disasters in Los Angeles. Plus, these divers rescued a ray and what happened next shocked them.
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Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco
Showrunner: Faiz Jamil
Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin
Editorial Support: Cindy Von Quednow, Hyan de Freitas







