Episode
5 Good Things: The Woman Who Conquered the Pacific in Record Time
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- CNN 5 Things
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- Jul 11, 2026
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- 862
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Summary
No one has carried their partner to more world championship wins than this Finnish man. Meet one of this year’s CNN Heroes who offers more than a roof over the heads of people experiencing homelessness in Syracuse, New York. Kelsey Pfendler completed a record-breaking row from California to Hawaii. These furry airport employees in West Virginia have helped solve a costly problem that's plagued aviation for decades. Plus, the next time you’re feeling overwhelmed, take this neuroscientist’s advice. Sign up for the CNN 5 Good Things newsletter here. Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco Producer: Eryn Mathewson Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin Editorial Support: Bryce Urbany, Christie O'Reilly, Meg Dunn, Kareem El Damanhoury Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices