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ABC News
Donald Trump
Iran
Trump Administration
Jeffrey Epstein
United States
Israel
Venezuela
Ukraine
President Trump
Russia
Government Shutdown
Congress
Department Of Justice
Charlie Kirk
Gaza
Hamas
NATO
ICE
Vladimir Putin
Minneapolis

A straightforward look at the day's top news in 20 minutes. Powered by ABC News. Hosted by Brad Mielke.

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Gunmen open fire on the Islamic Center of San Diego, killing three. The Trump administration establishes a controversial fund that will send taxpayer dollars to MAGA allies. And the World Health Organization warns of an Ebola outbreak in Africa.

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Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) gets trounced in a primary, signaling danger for other Republicans who have run afoul of President Trump. The Senate’s rulemaker crosses out White House ballroom security measures from a proposed funding plan. And Palestinian... more

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Chinese President Xi Jinping warns President Trump that the US and China will 'clash' if Taiwan is handled 'improperly.' Sources say Trump will drop his lawsuit against the IRS in exchange for the creation of a fund for his allies. And the Pentagon a... more

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Alex Murdaugh’s murder convictions are tossed out by South Carolina’s Supreme Court. Russia launches nearly a thousand drones into Ukraine as concerns in Moscow rise. And as a national reckoning grows chaotic, gunfire erupts in the Philippine Senate.... more

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ABC foreign correspondent based in Moscow
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Brit Clennett
ABC's foreign correspondent tracking events in Hong Kong
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Rick Lennett
ABC reporter in Hong Kong
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Kash Patel
Director of the FBI
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Episode: Trump's Trip to China
Alex Malin
ABC's Alex Malin reporting
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Eileen Wang
Mayor of Arcadia, California (subject of charges)
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Episode: Trump's Trip to China
John Brownstein
Harvard Medical School epidemiologist; ABC News medical contributor
Harvard Medical School; ABC News
Episode: Americans from Hantavirus Cruise Begin Quarantine
Maggie Ruhle
ABC News foreign correspondent reporting from Tenerife
ABC News
Episode: Cruise Guests are Coming Home. Is the Hantavirus?
Dr. Stephanie Widmer
Director of the Medical Toxicology Program
St. John's Riverside Hospital
Episode: Trump: Firefight with Iran was a ‘Love Tap’

Host

Brad Mielke
Host of Start Here

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 9.5k ratings
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    10 stars

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    foxsongs
    United States8 days ago
  • Good reporting

    Good voices, thanks

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SimpleReviewYes?
    United States12 days ago
  • On Point!

    We Start Here every day! We love how Brad breaks everything down so the average, busy American can understand what is happening in our country and around the world. We love the writing, editing and production quality. It actually feels like you are sitting in our living room explaining everything directly to us. ( actually me, my husband understands it well) Keep up the great work and we look forward to Start Here tomorrow morning while enjoying our morning coffee.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rcdeshong
    United States18 days ago
  • Start Here Now!

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LaurelDCO
    United States23 days ago
  • It’s not Walter Cronkite

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Miss. Q81
    United Statesa month ago

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Overall, the podcast is viewed as a valuable resource for daily news consumption.
Criticism occasionally arises regarding perceived bias in reporting, indicating a desire for neutrality.
Listeners appreciate the concise delivery and informative nature, stating it helps them stay updated without the overwhelming amount of detail found in traditional news.
Many enjoy the engaging format and commentary that adds to their understanding of significant current events.

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#43
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#41
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#100
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#234
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#71
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Americans from Hantavirus Cruise Begin Quarantine
Q: What are we certain we know about this virus and how it spreads?
We know that the Andes hantavirus generally spreads from rodents to humans via urine and saliva, but it can spread between people through close contact, especially in close quarters like a ship, and that transmission is more likely when symptoms are present but not airborne in the same way as COVID.
A Landmark Ruling on the Voting Rights Act
Q: A huge case of this term. Devin, can you refresh us on what this case was even about?
The case concerns how Louisiana drew its maps after the 2020 census, challenging a court-ordered redraw that added a second majority-black district. White voters argued this used race to redraw maps in a way that violated the Constitution, while supporters said it complied with the Voting Rights Act's goal of minority representation.
Ceasefire Watch: Strait Back to Where We Started
Q: Is there a ceasefire to speak of at this point given the ongoing attacks and blockades?
Analysts say no complete ceasefire exists in the practical sense; conflict persists with attacks and naval activity continuing, making a durable ceasefire unlikely in the near term.
A Historic Verdict Against Big Tech
Q: What do we know about who is at the center of this case and what was at stake?
Elizabeth Schulze explains that Kaylee, a 20-year-old, is the central plaintiff alleging the apps were addictive from a young age, with the jury deciding that the platforms knew the risks and failed to warn, resulting in a damages award against Meta and YouTube.
SCOTUS Rules Against Conversion Therapy Ban
Q: What should we know about the ruling and what did the justices say?
The ruling centers on whether states can restrict what therapists say to clients; the court found that at least some restrictions may run afoul of the First Amendment, allowing therapists to discuss and, in some contexts, address issues like sexual orientation and gender identity as part of medical care.

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