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EPISODE · Aug 8, 2026 · 19 MIN

5 Good Things: The Firefighters that Eat Grass

from CNN 5 Things · host CNN Podcasts

As firefighters battle blazes around the world, one man is reviving a generations-old wildfire prevention strategy. At this summer camp, grieving kids find support, friendship and fun. We have updates on the internet’s favorite bald eagle couple and the great lengths fans went to protect their nest. We revisit a 2018 CNN hero who turned a life-changing accident into a mission to help people with mobility challenges. Plus, we’ll tell you how a new dating experiment is using a photo booth to play matchmaker for strangers in NYC.  Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco  Producer: Eryn Mathewson   Senior Producer: Zach Goldbaum, Felicia Patinkin  Editorial Support: Daniel Olivares Gallego, Christie O’Reilly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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