About this episode

The episode features Kelsey Pfendler, who completed a record-breaking row from California to Hawaii, and highlights various stories including homelessness and aviation solutions.

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

People in this episode

Host: Krista Bo Polanco

Guest: Kelsey Pfendler

Topics covered

• record-breaking row
• homelessness
• aviation
• neuroscience
• CNN Heroes

Keywords

• Kelsey Pfendler
• record-breaking row
• CNN Heroes
• homelessness
• aviation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CNN

Places: Syracuse, New York, California, Hawaii, West Virginia

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