
A straightforward look at the day's top news in 20 minutes. Powered by ABC News. Hosted by Brad Mielke.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 159 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsDaily NewsPolitics | |||

The suspected gunman behind the White House Correspondents' Dinner attack faces charges, but several details about his arrest remain unclear. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis asks state lawmakers to push through a congressional map that dramatically favors ... more
New details emerge about the man accused of a shooting plot at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Hopes dim for peace talks with Iran. And King Charles is set to arrive in Washington, D.C. for a state visit.
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In a special edition of “Start Here,” Brad reports from the aftermath of the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting in Washington.
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A U.S. special forces soldier is arrested for allegedly placing Polymarket bets on the removal of Nicolas Maduro. The Justice Department reclassifies marijuana as a less serious drug. And the Trump administration considers a bailout for struggling Sp... more
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I absolutely love this show, I listen to it every morning. The reporting is direct and insightful, and Brad is hilarious. The pun at the end of every episode makes my day!
I’m 100% independent when it comes to politics but I had to stop listening to this podcast. My husband used to tease me about how he could hear Brad Milky talking while I was in the shower! It was the first thing I listened to every morning before work. It keeps getting less and less “and that’s the news” and more and more “here’s our perspective “. The premise of the cast is exactly what I’m looking for but the delivery isn’t objective. And that’s my news.
I love that I can tap into this daily news show and catch up on the top stories during my commute. Brad is top notch and brings integrity and spark to my mornings. All of the contributors as outstanding as well.
Come on it’s so how biased you guys are
This is a 5 star morning news podcast that is a great way to start your day. I also absolutely love the sound bite at the end after the sign off. My only question is why is there not one every day?
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The content covers a wide range of current events, political updates, and international relations, specifically addressing the latest news items that are shaping public discourse. Listeners can expect insightful commentary on key political issues, including elections, migration policy, and significant governmental decisions. Episodes frequently feature primary voices from ABC News, enhancing the credibility and depth of discussions.
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Recent guests on Start Here include:
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2. Matt Klein
3. J. D. Vance
4. Avery Harper
5. Selena Wang
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7. Olivia Rubin
8. Clive Thompson
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