CNN 5 Things Creators & Guests

Jo Beck is broadcaster, journalist and radio host at CNN.

Muhammad Darwish is a field producer at CNN.

Emily Williams is a journalist and associate producer at CNN.

David Rind is a podcaster, producer, and host of the CNN 5 Things podcast.

Madeleine Thompson is a journalist. Currently, she is an audio producer at CNN.

Paola Ortiz is a correspondent at CNN.

Ifeoma Dike is the host and evening audio producer of the CNN 5 Things podcast.

Krista Bo is a host and producer at CNN.

Taylor Galgano is an associate producer at CNN.

Anna Sturla is an associate producer at CNN.

Faiz Jamil is a senior producer and journalist at CNN.

John Vaillant is a journalist and the author of Fire Weather: A True Story from a Hotter World

Paula Reid is a senior legal affairs correspondent at CNN.

Meg Tirrell is a health journalist, currently working as CNBC’s Senior Health and Science Reporter.Tirrell has covered the development of new medicines for Alzheimer’s, cancer and rare diseases, and tracked public health emergencies from Ebola to Zika to the COVID-19 pandemic. Her reporting has also chronicled the massive set of trials seeking to hold the drug industry accountable for the opioid epidemic, market failures that have led to life-threatening drug shortages, and the ongoing fight over the cost of medicines.Prior to joining CNBC, Tirrell covered the biotechnology industry for Bloomberg News, where she also contributed to Bloomberg Television and Bloomberg Businessweek.Tirrell received her B.A. in English from Wellesley College and her M.A. in Journalism from Northwestern University.

Kaitlan Collins is an American journalist who served as chief White House correspondent for CNN.

Eva Longoria is a multifaceted actress, producer, director, and philanthropist, best known for her role as Gabrielle Solis on the television series "Desperate Housewives." Her performance earned her a Golden Globe nomination and established her as a leading actress in Hollywood. Longoria has also made significant contributions behind the camera, producing and directing several television projects. She is an active philanthropist, focusing on Latino advocacy and education through the Eva Longoria Foundation. Longoria's business ventures include her own production company, UnbeliEVAble Entertainment. Her influence spans entertainment, business, and activism, making her a prominent figure in multiple arenas.

Christiane Amanpour is a journalist, television host, the chief international anchor for CNN.

Shimon Prokupecz is a senior crime and justice correspondent at CNN.

Curt Devine is an investigative producer at CNN, and producer for Anderson Cooper 360 Podcast.