
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 | Daily NewsPoliticsNews | |||

The DOJ releases a new tranche of Jeffrey Epstein files. A new report shows the economy has been growing faster than anticipated. And Californians prep for severe flooding on Christmas.
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Amid Venezuela patrols, President Trump reimagines his naval fleet. A Russian general is assassinated in a Moscow car bomb attack. And congressional retirements hit a generational high as Republicans debate a post-Trump future.
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The Justice Department releases a limited portion of files pertaining to investigations into Jeffrey Epstein, while some lawmakers argue that the DOJ failed to meet its deadline. The U.S. seizes another ship near Venezuela. And a San Francisco power ... more
The hunt for a mass shooting suspect ends with a self-inflicted gunshot wound, but not before police connect him to a killing at MIT. Today is the deadline for the DOJ to turn over its files on Jeffrey Epstein. And President Trump downgrades the crim... more
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I Listen every day or it doesn’t feel like I started the day right.
I really do enjoy getting the recap of domestic and foreign news while I’m on the way to work
It’s started to feel weird to NOT listen to Start Here to kick off my day and get a good idea of the news (even when it feels like the news cycle is rife with Bad News, Brad is a bright spot). It’s gotten to the point where if I’m listening to it with my headphones, my kiddo will ask to hear it, and she knows that “news” = “Brad” (and asks questions like “Who’s that? That’s not Brad!) when it’s not Brad, no shade to the other fabulous guest hosts who let Brad have birthdays and vacations and suc... more
Start Here is exactly how I start my day 🙋🏻♀️
I’ve listened daily since 2019. Now a former journalist living in rural Arkansas, I’m still addicted to news and Brad gets me feeling current every day. I have a long drive and leave at 4 am. I know the spot in the road with just enough service to get the latest episode when it drops around 4:35! Thank you for the good journalism you do.
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This podcast offers a concise overview of the most significant news events occurring each day. It focuses on delivering straightforward information, ensuring that listeners remain informed without being overwhelmed by unnecessary details. The content revolves around current political events, military actions, and pressing societal issues, providing listeners with a clear understanding of complex stories. Additionally, each episode often features insights from correspondents covering these stories on the ground, contributing a balanced perspective and fostering engagement with the audience.
Particularly unique to this podcast is its commitment to brevity, usually limiting episodes to around 20 minutes. This format caters to busy listeners wh... more
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Recent guests on Start Here include:
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3. John Hanson
4. Rachel Scott
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7. Dr. Mehmet Oz
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