5 Good Things: An Off-The-Track Kentucky Derby Comeback

5 Good Things: An Off-The-Track Kentucky Derby Comeback

May 2, 2026 · 15 min

About this episode

The episode highlights inspiring stories from the 152nd Kentucky Derby, including a stallion manager's comeback and innovative community initiatives.

This stallion season manager is celebrating a second chance at life at the 152nd Kentucky Derby. How one man is keeping a promise to his late grandmother ⁠at full speed.⁠ A family-owned supermarket is taking a page from NPR’s book with its own version of “Tiny Desk concerts.” This ancient "miracle tree" could solve a very modern pollution problem. Plus, meet ⁠the oncologist⁠ bringing life-saving care to places that don’t have it. Sign up for the CNN 5 Good Things newsletter here. Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco Producer: Eryn Mathewson Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin Editorial Support: Laura Paddison Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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