
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 | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Daily NewsNewsPolitics | |||

A Trump donor claims Amb. Kimberly Guilfoyle asked for $100,000 for help from the Trump family. Federal prosecutors charge deposed Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro with torture crimes. And sailors aboard the USS Lincoln finally return home from a ... more
Lawyers for Christa Pike say she is alive and speaking following a botched execution attempt. Republican candidates are increasingly breaking from President Trump on debate stages. And a couple is under arrest in California after allegedly raising mo... more
Student-led protests in France spread across dozens of cities, with hundreds of arrests. ABC investigates the phenomenon of sinkholes left by abandoned mines. And Starbucks faces a lawsuit over its “sugar-free” drinks menu.
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The U.S. Supreme Court begins its fall term by considering an environmental suit against oil companies. Voice recordings show Cornell student “Jane Doe” confronting the man she accused of orchestrating a gang rape. And several polls show Democrats pu... more
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I start my day with this because I like to know what’s going on. Clear, concise, and a bit of humor.
I have known Brad a long time and from a young age he asked great questions. It came from wanting clarity and that still drives him. He also has a fun sense of humor. You can hear his big smile. My mornings always Start Here. Keep smiling and asking good questions! All the best to your great team.
Start Here is one of the sources of info early in the am. Brad is a wonderful host with an upbeat & positive narration even when it’s a negative piece.
I’ve been listening to this podcast for years. I always think of commenting, but never do. Finally when Brad said that if they called the parachuting, he might be into it, but it’s the falling that gets him. I laughed out loud and was compelled to write. Thanks for being part of my morning routine. You always make my day a little bit better.
Clear reporting and a sense of humor to boot? Yes. Thank you. Whichever staffer titled the show “That’s What Xi Said” deserves a bag of donut holes and whatever mocha-choka-latte they choose tomorrow. You all are the best!
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A concise daily briefing of top news with 20-minute episodes, anchored by a steady host and a rotating roster of ABC News correspondents and experts. The show covers politics, international affairs, economics, and public health with on-the-ground reporting, fast analysis, and sponsor reads interspersed throughout. Guests span political reporters, legal analysts, health officials, and field reporters, providing context, fact-based explanations, and firsthand updates. Notable strengths include brisk pacing, clear explainers, and a habit of pairing high-stakes stories with practical, day-to-day implications. Potential listeners who want compact, straight-to-the-point coverage with occasional expert depth will likely find it compelling. A few e... more
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