Famine in Gaza, ‘Alligator Alcatraz' ruling, Erik Menendez parole & more

from CNN 5 Things · host CNN Podcasts

Famine has taken hold in parts of Gaza as people are also facing dire consequences from Israel’s military takeover of Gaza City. A federal judge has ruled on the controversial detention camp “Alligator Alcatraz.” We reveal the fate of a trio of redistricting bills in California. Hurricane Erin may be moving away from the US, but it’s still posing risks for coastlines. Plus, the outcome of Erik Menendez’s parole hearing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Aug 22, 2025

Embed this episode

Attribution link and audio player

NOW PLAYING

Famine in Gaza, ‘Alligator Alcatraz' ruling, Erik Menendez parole & more

0:00 6:35

1×

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Share this episode

Similar Episodes

No similar episodes found.

Similar Podcasts

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of CNN 5 Things?

This episode is 6 minutes long.

When was this CNN 5 Things episode published?

This episode was published on August 22, 2025.

Can I download this CNN 5 Things episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.

URL copied to clipboard!