CNN 5 Things
CNN 5 Things
CNN Podcasts
Bet You Didn’t Know This About Halloween
19 minutes Posted Oct 31, 2026 at 8:30 am.
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A social experiment involving hundreds of phone calls is challenging assumptions about how divided the US is. He’s explored all seven continents by wheelchair, overcoming the odds and hoping to inspire millions to do the same. Hear just how successful a first-of-its-kind cancer vaccine was. How running became a lifeline for a New York City marathoner experiencing homelessness. Plus, some of Halloween’s most beloved traditions have surprisingly strange origins.  
Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco 
Producer: Eryn Mathewson 
Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin 
Editorial Support: Allison Lau, Rob Picheta, Sandee LaMotte, Meg Tirrell, Faye Chiu
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