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5 Good Things: Updates to Our Favorite Stories From 2025: Pt. 2

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 p ...  Show more

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5 Good Things: Updates to Our Favorite Stories From 2025: Pt. 2

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 p ...  Show more

Ski Resort Fire Probe, Mamdani’s Executive Orders, MAGA Inc Donors and more

Officials and survivors are sharing new details about a deadly New Year’s Day fire in Switzerland. New York City’s new mayor is rolling back executive orders signed by his predecessor. A super PAC supporting President Donald Trump has amassed an unprecedented cash stockpile. Pres ...  Show more

Ski Resort Fire, Healthcare Subsidies Run Out, Mountain Lion Attack and more

A fire at a Swiss ski resort bar has killed dozens of people. Obamacare’s enhanced premium subsidies have now run out, impacting millions of Americans. Zohran Mamdani is now officially New York City’s new mayor. The Trump administration has begun slashing FEMA disaster response s ...  Show more

5 Things New Year's Day Special

In this special episode, we look at some of the top stories of the past year that will continue making headlines in 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

Oil Tanker Mystery, Trump Pulls National Guard, Zohran Mamdani’s Inauguration and more

We start with an oil tanker that’s being pursued by the US near Venezuela. The House Judiciary Committee has released the closed-door hearing testimony of a former special counselor. The National Guard is leaving several key democratic cities for now. New York City mayor welcomes ...  Show more