
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 | |||

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
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
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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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.
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.
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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. Brit Clennett
3. Rick Lennett
4. Kash Patel
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7. John Brownstein
8. Maggie Ruhle
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