Start Here

Apr 21 2025 50 ep. 28 mins 7.4k
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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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The Death of Pope Francis

Apr 21 2025 10 mins  
In a special edition, ABC’s Terry Moran describes the life and death of Pope Francis, who has passed away at the age of 88. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hegseth's New Signal Scandal

Apr 21 2025 28 mins  
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had a second Signal chat where he shared detailed military plans with family members, according to sources. The Supreme Court, fearing more deportation flights, issues a late-night order to the Trump administration. And diplomats try to build a new Iran nuclear deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mass Shooting at Florida State

Apr 18 2025 28 mins  
A shooting at Florida State University results in two deaths and several injuries. President Trump lays the groundwork for firing Fed Chair Jerome Powell. And a federal judge rules that some of Google’s ad practices violate antitrust laws. Did you hear? Brad's hosting a new show for the true crime-obsessed called "The Crime Scene Weekly." Each week, "The Crime Scene" focuses on

Contemptible: A Judge Pulls His Trump Card

Apr 17 2025 29 mins  
A federal judge finds cause to hold the Trump administration in contempt over deportation flights to El Salvador. More Pentagon officials are placed on leave by the Department of Defense after a leak probe. And Britain’s highest court rules against classifying transgender women as women. Help “Start Here” win a Webby! Follow this link to vote. Learn more about your ad c

Why Autism Cases are Still Rising

Apr 16 2025 35 mins  
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention release a study showing 1 out of 31 American children have autism. Former President Biden breaks his silence, chastising the Trump administration over Social Security. And the “school choice” movement finds a new group of allies: urban families of color. Did you hear? Brad's hosting a new show for the true crime-obsessed called "

Trump: “Homegrowns are Next” to Be Deported

Apr 15 2025 31 mins  
President Trump floats a plan to send American citizens to foreign prisons. Pennsylvania authorities search for a motive for the arson attack on Gov. Shapiro’s home. And Harvard declares it won’t comply with White House demands, risking billions in grant money. Help “Start Here” win a Webby! Follow this link to vote. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices

The Battle to Return a Mistakenly Deported Man

Apr 14 2025 26 mins  
An attorney representing Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the mistakenly deported Maryland man whose case ended up at the Supreme Court, speaks to “Start Here” about the fight to get him back to the U.S. The Trump administration unveils tariff exemptions on some electronics, but says it’s only a temporary reprieve. And experts react to HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr’.s timetable f

Trump's Tariff “Transition Difficulty”

Apr 11 2025 26 mins  
President Trump recognizes tariff “transition difficulty” as U.S. markets fall again. The Supreme Court upholds a federal judge’s ruling ordering the return of a deportee sent to El Salvador. And Iran and the U.S. are set to meet for “high-level” talks. Help “Start Here” win a Webby! Follow this link to vote. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c

Trump Blinks

Apr 10 2025 30 mins  
In a dramatic reversal, President Trump pauses most of his global tariffs, while escalating a trade war with China. ABC’s Matt Rivers gets access to the notorious El Salvador prison holding men deported from the US. And Canadian tribal members dispute a British woman’s “record” claim. Help “Start Here” win a Webby! Follow this link to vote. Learn more about your ad c

Trump’s Tariffs Take Effect

Apr 09 2025 26 mins  
American tariffs take effect on dozens of countries. The Supreme Court halts a judge’s order to re-hire thousands of government workers. And a roof collapse at a Dominican nightclub kills dozens. Did you hear? Brad's hosting a new show for the true crime-obsessed called "The Crime Scene Weekly." Each week, "The Crime Scene" focuses on what everybody's talking about in true crim