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

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House Calls: Impeachment & Foreign Aid

4/17/2024
House Republicans deliver impeachment articles against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to the Senate, even as some question Speaker Mike Johnson’s fitness for office. The Supreme Court hears a case that could vacate convictions for hundreds of people who invaded the Capitol. And ABC’s Linsey Davis examines allegations against officials at California’s juvenile detention facilities. Help us win a Webby Award! Vote here: https://abcaudio.com/webbys/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:29:58

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Trump Trial: Day One

4/16/2024
Jurors are asked whether they can be fair and impartial in Donald Trump’s hush money trial. Israel ponders how it should respond to the attack by Iran over the weekend. And an elderly Ohio man says a scam call led him to kill in self-defense. Help us win a Webby Award! Vote here: https://abcaudio.com/webbys/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:23:25

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Iran’s Shadow War Explodes into View

4/15/2024
Iran launches hundreds of missiles and explosives into Israel, prompting fears of a wider war. The U.S. tries to dissuade Israel from a large-scale military response. And jurors report for duty in the first criminal trial for former President Donald Trump. Help us win a Webby Award! Vote here: https://abcaudio.com/webbys/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:25:43

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Help Us Win a Webby Award!

4/13/2024
Start Here has been nominated for a Webby Award! Please share your support by voting here: https://abcaudio.com/webbys/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:00:43

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Arizona’s Race to Repeal

4/12/2024
Despite expressing doubt on an 1864 abortion law, Arizona Republicans leave the state capitol with abortion access still hanging in the balance. American officials issue warnings about a potential Iranian strike against Israel. And O.J. Simpson dies at the age of 76. Help us win a Webby Award! Vote here: https://abcaudio.com/webbys/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:26:36

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The Return of Rising Inflation

4/11/2024
Inflation ticks up higher than economists expected, dashing hopes that the Fed will soon lower interest rates. Congressional Republicans revolt against a plan to re-authorize a controversial surveillance program. And a Boeing engineer comes forward as a whistleblower. Help us win a Webby Award! Vote here: https://abcaudio.com/webbys/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:27:02

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Arizona’s Abortion Stunner

4/10/2024
Arizona’s Supreme Court declares a 19th-century law will effectively ban all abortions in the state. The parents of a Michigan school shooter are sentenced to more than a decade in prison. And the FCC will put “nutrition labels” on broadband plans in an attempt to educate consumers. Help us win a Webby Award! Vote here: https://abcaudio.com/webbys/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:29:50

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Biden’s Bet on Student Debt

4/9/2024
President Biden unveils a new plan to forgive student debt for millions of Americans. Former President Trump angers anti-abortion rights advocates by waffling on national bans. And across a 2,000-mile-long path, a total solar eclipse captures the country’s imagination. Help us win a Webby Award! Vote here: https://abcaudio.com/webbys/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:24:57

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Your Guide to Today’s Eclipse

4/8/2024
It’s a scientific holiday! A scientist describes what you need to know about today’s total solar eclipse. Israel begins withdrawing troops from the Gazan city of Khan Younis. And South Carolina puts its mark on a historic season for women’s college basketball. Help us win a Webby Award! Vote here: https://abcaudio.com/webbys/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:24:21

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Biden’s Ultimatum for Bibi

4/5/2024
The Biden White House issues a warning to Israel. A federal judge makes a key ruling against Donald Trump. And Los Angeles thieves make off with $30 million in cash. Help us win a Webby Award! Vote here: https://abcaudio.com/webbys/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:24:35

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Trembling in Taiwan

4/4/2024
A deadly 7.4 magnitude earthquake rumbles across Taiwan. The nation’s top egg producer shuts down amid a bird flu outbreak. And allegations of ties between Hamas and Gaza’s biggest food organization prompts tough questions after the death of aid workers. Help us win a Webby Award! Vote here: https://abcaudio.com/webbys/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:28:38

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Israel’s Strike on…Aid Workers?

4/3/2024
Food aid workers are killed in an Israeli strike sparking international outrage. The Florida Supreme Court upholds an abortion ban in the state, but says voters can decide the issue in November. And a post-pandemic surge in violent crime is falling in the U.S. as an ABC News analysis finds violence in many of the country’s mass transit hubs remains high. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:31:11

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The Latest Case of "Havana Syndrome"

4/2/2024
The Pentagon confirms another case of “Havana Syndrome” as new theories emerge about who is behind the alleged attacks. California fast food workers are now making $20 an hour, but restaurants say price hikes are now on the menu. And parents are demanding action against an over-the-counter drug referred to as “gas station heroin.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:29:53

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Israel’s Anti-War Lobby

4/1/2024
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces the largest anti-government protests since the war against Hamas began. Baltimore demolition crews begin tearing apart the collapsed Key Bridge. And people living in the “path of totality” prepare to rake in big bucks ahead of next week’s solar eclipse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:22:43

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Introducing "Pop Culture Moms": New from ABC & GMA

3/30/2024
Today we're sharing a clip from another podcast you might like: "Pop Culture Moms." Andie and Sabrina are toddler moms and best friends of 20 years. Now they’re taking their obsession with TV and movies to the next level by talking to celebrities, writers and fellow “scholars” of pop culture about what they can learn from the fictional moms they love most. In this episode, former MTV News correspondent SuChin Pak talks about reparenting ourselves when we become parents. Find this episode, plus appearances from actress Alanna Ubach, TV personality Heather Gay, author Celeste Ng, the moms behind Big Little Feelings, and other "Pop Culture Moms" here: https://link.chtbl.com/popculturemomss1/starthere Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:04:50

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SBF's Crypto Crime Costs 25 Years

3/29/2024
Convicted cryptocurrency fraudster Sam Bankman-Fried is sentenced to 25 years in prison. Baltimore officials begin laying the groundwork for clearing the Patapsco River. And third-party bids run into roadblocks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:24:08

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How Did a “Floating City” Lose Control?

3/28/2024
The NTSB begins its investigation into the ship that took down Baltimore’s longest bridge. Israeli diplomats consider whether to visit the U.S. amid a major rift. And Florida enacts a law cracking down on home squatters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:30:42

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The Baltimore Bridge Collapse

3/27/2024
A large container ship collides with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, sending it plummeting down into the Patapsco River. Automakers scramble to divert shipments that would usually be passing through Baltimore’s busy ports. And a skeptical Supreme Court casts doubt on the plaintiffs challenging abortion drugs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:25:27

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The Abortion Pill’s Day in Court

3/26/2024
The Supreme Court prepares to hear its first major abortion case since its Dobbs decision. Sean “Diddy” Combs’ homes are raided by federal investigators. And baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani tries to navigate a potential sports betting scandal. To hear guest Clinton Yates discuss the Ohtani story in-depth, check out ESPN Daily. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:25:00

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The Attack Russia Wishes Wasn’t ISIS

3/25/2024
ISIS terrorists open fire on a Moscow concert hall, killing more than 100. Far-right Republicans broach the idea of replacing House Speaker Mike Johnson. And Princess Kate reveals she has cancer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:28:16