CNN 5 Good Things
CNN 5 Good Things
CNN Podcasts
Updates to Our Favorite Stories From 2025: Pt. 2
14 minutes Posted Jan 3, 2026 at 9:30 am.
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We catch up with a woman who performed a butterfly wing transplant and hear about a breakthrough tracking tool that’s giving scientists an unprecedented look at the species. Nearly a year after devastating wildfires, small but powerful signs of recovery are beginning to reshape parts of Los Angeles. What began as a comedy show turned into a life-saving moment, and the start of an unexpected friendship. We check in on the gratitude trend that resonated far beyond one school’s hallway. Plus, after receiving a new heart, one athlete is still pushing limits and setting ambitious goals for the year ahead. 
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Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco 
Producer: Eryn Mathewson 
Showrunner: Faiz Jamil 
Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin 
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