
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 | |||

In a pivotal court hearing, lawyers for James Comey and Letitia James challenge the authority of new US Attorney Lisa Halligan. Government employees report back to work following the end of the shutdown. And House Republicans sound off on senators wh... more
Emails from the late Jeffrey Epstein released by congressional members show several direct references to President Donald Trump. Meanwhile, while the White House denies Trump had any knowledge of Epstein’s actions, lawmakers push through a discharge ... more
House members are expected to end the shutdown as early as today - if they can get back to Washington in time. ByHeart expands its voluntary recall on baby formula. And a California man describes getting hundreds of messages from women who have been ... more
As the Senate officially sends its shutdown-ending resolution to the House, progressive Democrats focus their ire on Minority Leader Chuck Schumer. The Supreme Court takes up a case that could profoundly affect mail-in voting rules. And House Democra... more
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I recently switched to Start Here for my morning news and I am so happy I did! Thank you Brad and the rest of your crew for keeping me updated. Love your puns btw!
Nothings to look at here. Move on.
This news cast does cover a lot of what’s happening right now with this administration but does not at all emphasize how insane and unhinged this president and his posse is. They talk about boat strikes, off of Venezuela without even mentioning that these strikes are basically an act of war.
This podcast seems to doing its part to move the Overton Window to the right. Gross
I’m up and down on this podcast day to day. At its best it’s really informative and covers a lot. But it sometimes takes strange angles on stories that are kind of inexcusable. Today it was wildly dismissive of the No Kings rallies. I was also really disappointed in the Jimmy Kimmel coverage.
I start my day here every day and miss Brad on Saturdays and Sundays. And any day he isn’t hosting. Start Here keeps me current without having to navigate all the negativity that is out there. Love this show!!!
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A contemporary approach to delivering news for the busy listener, this show provides succinct updates on significant national and global events. Episodes analyze pressing topics such as political controversies, public health issues, and legal battles, often featuring discussions of congressional hearings, immigration policies, and financial governance. The format is designed to offer listeners a fast-paced yet comprehensive overview of critical developments without excessive drama or bias. A unique aspect is its focus on personal narratives intertwined with broader political contexts, helping audiences connect emotionally to the news while remaining informed about ongoing societal challenges.
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