{"podcast":{"title":"CNN 5 Things","slug":"cnn-5-things-716851","podcast_index_feed_id":716851,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/WMHY2007701094","website_url":"https://cnn.com/audio/podcasts/5-things","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/0db83e9e-4758-11ee-9491-57121f88514e/image/515ff13d6a14f619f72448105031c79e.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"CNN","episode_count":3584,"summary":"We bring you 5 stories that will get you up to speed and on with your day. Updates every weekday morning, midday and evening. Plus, 5 Good Things and One Thing on the weekends.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-17T06:20:39.612466+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/cnn-5-things-716851"},"episode":{"title":"Cost of the Iran War, Comey in Court, LIV Golf in Trouble and more","slug":"cost-of-the-iran-war-comey-in-court-liv-golf-in-trouble-and-more","published_at":"2026-04-30T11:25:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/cnn-5-things-716851/cost-of-the-iran-war-comey-in-court-liv-golf-in-trouble-and-more","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/cnn-5-things-716851","url":"https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/swap.fm/track/2nzGkisFXQswLYT5s325/traffic.megaphone.fm/WMHY4210766181.mp3?updated=1777548680","audio_url":"https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/swap.fm/track/2nzGkisFXQswLYT5s325/traffic.megaphone.fm/WMHY4210766181.mp3?updated=1777548680","summary":"A breakdown of escalating geopolitical tensions in Iran and the potential $50 billion economic impact of a prolonged conflict. The episode also covers significant legal shifts in the Supreme Court and the financial instability facing LIV Golf.","meta_description":"Explore the rising costs of the Iran war, James Comey's latest court appearance, and the Supreme Court's impact on the Voting Rights Act.","key_points":["Main idea: Potential military action in Iran could cost taxpayers up to $50 billion, far exceeding official Pentagon estimates","Legal tension: Former FBI Director James Comey faces indictment over allegations of threatening the President via social media","Failure mode: The Supreme Court's recent ruling on redistricting may weaken the Voting Rights Act and favor GOP seat gains by 2028","Financial risk: Saudi Arabia's withdrawal of funding from LIV Golf due to oil revenue hits from the Iran conflict threatens the league's future","Practical takeaway: Geopolitical instability in the Gulf is directly impacting global sports investments and domestic energy costs"],"chapters":[{"start_ms":30000,"title":"The Cost of Iran War Plans","summary":"Analysis of the potential $50 billion price tag for military action in Iran and the impact on gas and food prices."},{"start_ms":130000,"title":"James Comey Court Appearance","summary":"Details on the new charges against the former FBI Director regarding alleged threats against the President."},{"start_ms":190000,"title":"Supreme Court and Voting Rights","summary":"How a recent 6-3 ruling on unconstitutional gerrymandering affects minority representation and future elections."},{"start_ms":280000,"title":"LIV Golf Funding Crisis","summary":"Saudi Arabia's decision to pull investment from LIV Golf due to the economic fallout of the Iran conflict."},{"start_ms":340000,"title":"A Bright Spot in California","summary":"A heartwarming look at a singing Starbucks barista bringing joy to her local community."}],"topics":["Iran War","James Comey","Supreme Court","Voting Rights Act","LIV Golf","Saudi Arabia","Geopolitics","US Politics"],"duration_seconds":505,"processing_state":"processed","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/cnn-5-things-716851/episodes/cost-of-the-iran-war-comey-in-court-liv-golf-in-trouble-and-more/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/cnn-5-things-716851/cost-of-the-iran-war-comey-in-court-liv-golf-in-trouble-and-more.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}