Episode
A “Ted Lasso” Star Scores A Real-Life Soccer Contract
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- CNN 5 Good Things
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- May 16, 2026
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- 827
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Summary
Turns out “fútbol is life” wasn’t just a line for this “Ted Lasso” star. A commencement speaker gave graduates more than words of wisdom. We’ll tell you how mountain gorillas rebounded from the brink of extinction. A new children’s book honors the Chinese immigrant behind America’s Famous Bing cherry. Plus, meet the man traveling the world without ever stepping on a plane. Sign up for the CNN 5 Good Things newsletter here. Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco Producer: Eryn Mathewson Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices