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

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With the midterms less than a week away, Democrats and Republicans accuse each other of election interference. A high-speed train crash prompts protests in Spain. And the political picture in Israel grows even murkier.

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President Trump makes yet another trip to Texas to stump for Republicans ahead of the midterms. Flavio Bolsonaro goes on the lam in Brazil, as the Trump White House offers a visa. And the Supreme Court rules that immigration judges cannot use their d... more

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Israelis head to the polls, while Brazilian candidate Flavio Bolsonaro refuses to concede a presidential race. A judge reinstates Maurene Comey as a federal prosecutor. And Anthropic files paperwork to potentially make the largest IPO in history.

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Campaigns ramp up with a week left on the trail. Protests in France continue to spread across Europe, while authorities in France say they’ve launched a new security operation. And new guidance has been released surrounding GLP-1s and pregnancy.

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Alex Malin
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Jordana Miller
ABC News foreign correspondent based in Jerusalem
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Alex Stone
ABC News correspondent based in Los Angeles
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Diana Paulson
ABC News campaign journalist
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Patrick Reval
ABC News foreign correspondent covering Russia and the Ukraine war
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Matthew Glass
ABC News technology correspondent
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Karen Travers
ABC News White House correspondent
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Elizabeth Schulze
ABC News economics correspondent
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Alana Katz-Sand
Neurologist at Mount Sinai specializing in multiple sclerosis
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Hosts

Brad Mielke
Host of Start Here; ABC News. Regular lead anchor providing daily briefing and host-voiced analysis.
Mike Dabosky
Host with substitute hosting duties noted in episodes; ABC News contributor.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 9.6k ratings
  • Highly recommend

    This show is a great breakdown of the top ‘need to know’ news complete in a compact time. A great start!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    alkaline61
    United States8 days ago
  • Best part of my morning

    My cats, Bert and Ernie, know that as soon as I wake up and reach for my phone that is their sign to each lay down at my side. I listen to my favorite news show while they get their tummies rubbed. Life is good!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jenawad
    United States8 days ago
  • Crazy good

    My only source

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Podcast champion
    United States9 days ago
  • I’d be lost without you…

    …because you’re my only news source. Enjoy the Edward R. Murrow Awards Gala! You all deserve it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jenw12000
    United States18 days ago
  • Love it!

    I start my day with this because I like to know what’s going on. Clear, concise, and a bit of humor.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mckmck1
    United States23 days ago

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Many reviews highlight reliability and daily usefulness for morning routines.
Generally praised for concise, clear briefings and on-the-ground reporting.
Some listeners perceive a bias and request more balanced voices or broader coverage.
A few criticize excessive advertising relative to content while others enjoy the sponsor reads.

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France Smolders After Protests Turn Violent
Q: Have we learned more about how this unfolded?
Alex Stone says the 16-year-old shooter entered a special-needs classroom he had attended. A passerby and a teacher tried to stop him, and another passerby intervened and shot him; investigators were still examining how the teenager obtained the shotgun.
France Smolders After Protests Turn Violent
Q: Tom, what is happening there?
Tom Sufi-Burridge describes demonstrations that grew from school concerns into a broader movement over living costs and gas prices, then escalated into violent clashes, looting and fires across France.
Is Trump Ready to Bail on Ukraine?
Q: What has been going on with the Justice Department and California ballots?
Alex Malin says the Justice Department gave California a list of about 20,000 people it claimed might be noncitizens, demanded action on their ballots, sued the state, and later charged 28 people with election-related crimes.
Is Trump Ready to Bail on Ukraine?
Q: What is the state of play where you are right now?
James Longman describes a sharp rise in perceived danger from drone attacks and a growing sense in Ukraine that U.S. support may be declining.
The Campaign Ad Galvanizing the Midterms
Q: What was the actual warning, though? Like, what was this vulnerability that could have been so catastrophic?
Two PHP vulnerabilities could let attackers take control of servers and run unauthorized code, potentially exposing personal data and payment information. Authorities urged operators to install the patch promptly or take vulnerable systems offline.

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What is Start Here about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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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