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

New episodes: Daily
Typical length: 28 min
Latest: 13 Oct 2026
Language: English

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13 Oct 2026 · 28 minNew

Federal Agents Search Rep. Omar's House

Federal agents search the house of Rep. Ilhan Omar. Fighting intensifies between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis. And a new expedition hopes to locate Amelia Earhart’s plane. AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite We're excited to share that Start Here has been nominated for four Signal Awards. If you enjoy the show, please take a moment to vote for Start Here in the Signal Listener's Choice Awards. Every vote helps, and it only takes a minute: ⁠⁠https://abcaudio.com/signalawards⁠⁠ (Thank you!!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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12 Oct 2026 · 22 minNew
Hurricane Isaias Whips Through the South
Hurricane Isaias mows down trees around the Gulf Coast, causing multiple deaths and leaving nearly a million without power. President Trump declares an “energy ceasefire,” confusing Ukraine and leaving Russia to continue attacks on the energy grid. And thieves make off with 30,000 bottles of fine Italian wine. AP Photo/Gerald Herbert We're excited to share that Start Here has been nominated for four Signal Awards. If you enjoy the show, please take a moment to vote for Start Here in the Signal Listener's Choice Awards. Every vote helps, and it only takes a minute:…
9 Oct 2026 · 28 min
Greece-ing the Wheels? The Claim About Kimberly Guilfoyle
A Trump donor claims Amb. Kimberly Guilfoyle asked for $100,000 for help from the Trump family. Federal prosecutors charge deposed Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro with torture crimes. And sailors aboard the USS Lincoln finally return home from a record-setting deployment. We're excited to share that Start Here has been nominated for four Signal Awards. If you enjoy the show, please take a moment to vote for Start Here in the Signal Listener's Choice Awards. Every vote helps, and it only takes a minute: ⁠⁠https://abcaudio.com/signalawards⁠⁠ (Thank you!!) Learn more about your ad choices.…
8 Oct 2026 · 29 min
Christa Pike Is Alive. And Angry.
Lawyers for Christa Pike say she is alive and speaking following a botched execution attempt. Republican candidates are increasingly breaking from President Trump on debate stages. And a couple is under arrest in California after allegedly raising more than 20 children in abusive conditions. Tennessee Department of Correction via AP We're excited to share that Start Here has been nominated for four Signal Awards. If you enjoy the show, please take a moment to vote for Start Here in the Signal Listener's Choice Awards. Every vote helps, and it only takes a minute:…
7 Oct 2026 · 29 min
Why Student Protests Took Over France
Student-led protests in France spread across dozens of cities, with hundreds of arrests. ABC investigates the phenomenon of sinkholes left by abandoned mines. And Starbucks faces a lawsuit over its “sugar-free” drinks menu. AP Photo/Teresa Suarez We're excited to share that Start Here has been nominated for four Signal Awards. If you enjoy the show, please take a moment to vote for Start Here in the Signal Listener's Choice Awards. Every vote helps, and it only takes a minute: ⁠⁠https://abcaudio.com/signalawards⁠⁠ (Thank you!!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
6 Oct 2026 · 29 min
Supreme Court’s New Term: Wildfires & ‘Zombie Forests’
The U.S. Supreme Court begins its fall term by considering an environmental suit against oil companies. Voice recordings show Cornell student “Jane Doe” confronting the man she accused of orchestrating a gang rape. And several polls show Democrats pulling even - or even ahead - in red states’ Senate races. AP Photo/J.Scott Applewhite We're excited to share that Start Here has been nominated for four Signal Awards. If you enjoy the show, please take a moment to vote for Start Here in the Signal Listener's Choice Awards. Every vote helps, and it only takes a minute:…
5 Oct 2026 · 25 min
Cornell’s ‘Defining Moment’
Cornell University’s president issues a statement to students amid new revelations about what information prosecutors relied on when assessing the claims. Israeli and Emirati authorities describe what they knew about the Omani pilot suspected of trying to take down a FlyDubai flight. And Russia launches “anti-epidemic” measures after an unknown sickness near a lab specializing in plague. We're excited to share that Start Here has been nominated for four Signal Awards. If you enjoy the show, please take a moment to vote for Start Here in the Signal Listener's Choice Awards. Every vote helps,…
2 Oct 2026 · 29 min
A Lethal Injection Failed to Kill Her. Twice.
A botched execution in Tennessee raises new questions about the effectiveness and morality of lethal injections. Israel claims the co-pilot who tried to take down a plane was motivated by a hatred for Jews. And fire departments are using new AI-powered tools to fight wildfires. We're excited to share that Start Here has been nominated for four Signal Awards. If you enjoy the show, please take a moment to vote for Start Here in the Signal Listener's Choice Awards. Every vote helps, and it only takes a minute: ⁠⁠https://abcaudio.com/signalawards⁠⁠ (Thank you!!) Learn more about your ad…
1 Oct 2026 · 29 min
How Passengers Rescued Their Own Plane
A FlyDubai pilot stabs his colleague and tries to take down a jetliner with more than 170 Israelis on board. As original documents about a rape allegation become public, Cornell agrees to an independent investigation. And today marks the beginning of new SNAP reforms that could affect how people get food assistance. We're excited to share that Start Here has been nominated for four Signal Awards. If you enjoy the show, please take a moment to vote for Start Here in the Signal Listener's Choice Awards. Every vote helps, and it only takes a minute: ⁠https://abcaudio.com/signalawards⁠ (Thank…
30 Sep 2026 · 28 min
After “AI Summit,” Will Tech CEOs Back Down?
We're excited to share that Start Here has been nominated for four Signal Awards. If you enjoy the show, please take a moment to vote for Start Here in the Signal Listener's Choice Awards. Every vote helps, and it only takes a minute: ⁠https://abcaudio.com/signalawards⁠ (Thank you!!) In today's episode, tech CEOs convene at the White House for an “A.I. Summit.” Cornell reckons with elevated reports of sexual assault on its campus. And a hearing featuring former Special Counsel Jack Smith results in an embarrassing fact-check. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) Learn more about your ad choices.…
29 Sep 2026 · 29 min
DA Re-Opens Cornell Rape Case
In the face of growing public outcry, prosecutors in Ithaca, New York re-open a criminal inquiry into an alleged gang rape at Cornell University. Police in the U.K. release all five suspects who were arrested for an alleged bomb plot, citing lack of evidence. And in his first broadcast interview since being released from Russian custody, Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich tells ABC’s George Stephanopoulos about his detention. AP Photo/Heather Ainsworth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
28 Sep 2026 · 26 min
The Alleged Terror Plot Near a UK Air Base
British police announce they’ve made arrests in a suspected terror plot near an air base that is used by U.S. troops. More young people are seeking assisted suicide in the face of severe mental health conditions. And stormwater breaches seawalls in New Jersey as a powerful nor’easter comes ashore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
25 Sep 2026 · 25 min
That’s What Xi Said: Trump’s China Summit
President Trump welcomes Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House, with artificial intelligence, Taiwan, and other topics on the agenda. A judge shows concern that his order to reinstate reporters at the White House could go unheeded. And the Navy Secretary reveals there were at least eight suicide attempts during a recent air carrier group deployment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
24 Sep 2026 · 27 min
Is Trump Losing His Grip on the GOP?
As new polling shows Americans’ deep skepticism of the conflict in Iran, Republican candidates are increasingly distancing themselves from President Trump. The FBI investigates a potential hack. And Six Flags faces a growing number of lawsuits over alleged brain injuries from roller coaster riders. AP Photo/J.Scott Applewhite Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
23 Sep 2026 · 28 min
Trump Threatens to ‘Annihilate’ Iran
In the face of angry world leaders and worried Republicans, President Trump threatens Iran at the United Nations. Lindsay Clancy’s lawyers ask a judge to question the juror who refused to acquit her. And the “Looksmaxxer” known as Clavicular is charged with rape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
22 Sep 2026 · 26 min
The ICE Shooting in Austin, Texas
Local officials denounce ICE’s handling of a shooting in Austin, Texas. Flights are snarled across the eastern U.S. after a 600 foot fiber optic cable is damaged. And White House reporters pressure the Trump Administration to lift its ban on certain news outlets. AP Photo/Eric Gay Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
21 Sep 2026 · 24 min
Drone of Arc: Trump Wants Monument Weaponized
Trump calls for his planned DC monument to be used as a sniper and drone facility. Yemen's Houthi rebels target Riyadh. And Google’s AI model goes rogue hacking other companies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
18 Sep 2026 · 24 min
How Damaged Are US Middle East Bases?
Leaked images show extensive damage to military bases in the Middle East. Russia sanctions bill makes it out of the House. And Kennedy Center demolition speculation rises. AP Photo/Stella Martany Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
17 Sep 2026 · 28 min
What the Fed Rate Hike Means for You
The Federal Reserve raises interest rates for the first time since 2023. A new report shows the government paid employees $9.5 billion not to work last year. And conjoined two-year-old twins are successfully separated in St. Louis. AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
16 Sep 2026 · 29 min
Curtains for the Kennedy Center?
Hours after a judge ruled that Donald Trump’s name can’t go on the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Trump allies on the board of directors announce the performance venue is shutting down. The Trump family distances itself from a Russian oligarch who paid for Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding party. And Kash Patel fields questions about FBI recruitment policies, including a now-voided ban on bestiality. AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
15 Sep 2026 · 28 min
Lock In, Chat: Trump Goes All-In on AI
President Trump doubles down on pushing American artificial intelligence firms forward. A government watchdog describes “Alligator Alcatraz” detainees staying in cage-like structures for hours at a time. And the Environmental Protection Agency plans to drop Biden-era emissions standards for power plants. AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
14 Sep 2026 · 28 min
The AI Industry’s Wake-Up Call
A series of leaders, from tech CEOs to politicians, call for a slowdown in AI development. Saudi Arabia announces the shutdown of a key oil pipeline as it comes under attack. And a third person in Pennsylvania dies from the measles. AP Photo/Patrick Sison Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11 Sep 2026 · 28 min
25 Years Later, New 9/11 Accusations
On the 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks, victims’ families call on the White House to hold Saudi Arabia responsible. The Supreme Court forces Missouri to abandon redrawn congressional maps. And scientists believe the planet Mercury has been shrinking faster than previously thought. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10 Sep 2026 · 28 min
The GOP’s Unconventional Convention
President Trump addresses a Republican midterm convention, as legal experts raise questions about his payments to staffers. Aviation officials examine new evidence from the Amazon cargo jet crash. And Apple’s new CEO introduces new products, while facing questions about artificial intelligence breakthroughs. AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9 Sep 2026 · 26 min
Blame Canada: Trump’s New Trade Threat
As Canada implements new tariffs on American products, President Trump calls out Canadian firm Bombardier. A trove of documents suggests that New York officials withheld information about toxic air quality in the wake of the September 11th terror attacks. And President Trump will speak at a first-of-its-kind “midterm convention.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8 Sep 2026 · 23 min
A Deadly Amazon Cargo Plane Crash
An Amazon Prime cargo plane overruns a Miami runway, killing five and injuring several more. Prosecutors decide whether to take Lindsay Clancy to trial again. And an armed man lunges at Ohio gubernatorial nominee Amy Acton, prompting questions about security and political violence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7 Sep 2026 · 23 min
How We’re Laboring…and How We’re Spending
In a Labor Day special, Brad and Mike Dobuski recap recent reporting about how artificial intelligence is re-shaping work, and how an evolving economy is affecting our most significant purchases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4 Sep 2026 · 27 min
Trump’s DOJ Arrests an ICE Agent
An ICE agent who allegedly shot a Venezuelan migrant in the leg and then lied about it surrenders to federal authorities. Defense attorneys for Lindsay Clancy ask a judge to dismiss the juror reportedly holding up an acquittal. And feminist icon Gloria Steinem dies at 92. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3 Sep 2026 · 25 min
Why NYC Banned AI in Schools
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announces a public school ban on artificial intelligence in grades K-8. Democrats react to Sen. Ed Markey’s primary victory in Massachusetts. And New Jersey asks the Supreme Court to allow states to regulate prediction markets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2 Sep 2026 · 28 min
Fresh Iran Strikes Spark Global Concerns
As the U.S. unleashes missiles on the Iranian coastline, Iran responds with strikes around the Middle East. The global bond market enters gut-check territory. And Germany accuses Russia of deploying an explosive-laden drone near the Leipzig airport. PHOTO: U.S. Navy photo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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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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New episodes: Daily
Typical length: 28 min
Latest episode: 13 Oct 2026
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