About this episode
This episode explores a dating trend where singles rely on friends for matchmaking, alongside inspiring stories of community and rescue.
Some singles are skipping swiping and letting their friends take the lead on their love life. Two first responders thousands of miles apart are now connected forever by a life-saving choice. Two brothers in the Bay Area started a school program that helps families and the planet. A lost border collie was rescued after a hiking trip gone wrong. Plus, one of the most memorable phone numbers in music is being used in a new way. Sign up for the CNN 5 Good Things newsletter here. Vote for 5 Good Things for a Webby here. Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco Producer: Eryn Mathewson Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin Editorial Support: Victoria Fleischer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
People in this episode
Host: Krista Bo Polanco
Topics covered
- dating trends
- friendship
- community support
- animal rescue
- music
Keywords
- dating
- friends
- rescue
- community
- music
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