
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 | Daily NewsPoliticsNews | |||

An avalanche of Jeffrey Epstein documents raises new questions about his relationships with the world’s elite. A 5-year-old boy has been sent back to Minneapolis with his father after spending days in a migrant detention center. And reports of a $500... more
A potential shutdown looms as Democrats pressure the Department of Homeland Security for reforms. President Trump cites debunked conspiracy theories over the 2020 election, sparking concerns over more election office raids. And Ukrainians find themse... more
Federal agents carry out a search warrant on Fulton County election offices in Georgia, leaving with ballots from the 2020 election. The Department of Homeland Security claims the border agents who shot Alex Pretti have been placed on administrative ... more
An initial report from the Department of Homeland Security claims that two different agents fired their weapons in the shooting that killed Alex Pretti. Death estimates in Iran skyrocket, with American military assets now lingering nearby. And while ... more
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I’m a long time listener of this podcast and I love it. It’s very informative in a way that keeps my interest each morning. Brad is awesome and most of the guests are great as well. But the reporter named Olivia is really bad, with terrible delivery and excessive use of Brad’s name.
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.
Adding to this. It’s 1/23/26 and they spent two segments discussing other ABC properties instead of all the ridiculous news actually going on.
With a 30-minute commute each way, this podcast has become my go-to for staying informed. It’s clear, timely, and easy to follow—perfect for the drive to and from work.
Thanks for making the news part of my daily routine.
— Roger G., Austin
I started Listening to Start Here over a year ago. It’s the start to every morning! They give you the top stories to keep you in the know and it’s always just the right amount of news. With all the crazy going on in the world I really appreciate this show and the professionalism!
I've been a listener of Start Here for years you finally gone from left leaning to full out fake news. Your temporary host replacing Brad doesn't belong on a news show. Identifying an anti government activist trained to distrupt law enforcement with her wife trying to run over an agent is just a mother of three is unconscionable. Bad reviews left and unsubscribed.
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This podcast offers a concise overview of the most significant news events occurring each day. It focuses on delivering straightforward information, ensuring that listeners remain informed without being overwhelmed by unnecessary details. The content revolves around current political events, military actions, and pressing societal issues, providing listeners with a clear understanding of complex stories. Additionally, each episode often features insights from correspondents covering these stories on the ground, contributing a balanced perspective and fostering engagement with the audience.
Particularly unique to this podcast is its commitment to brevity, usually limiting episodes to around 20 minutes. This format caters to busy listeners wh... more
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Recent guests on Start Here include:
1. April Newkirk
2. Scott Thompson
3. John Hanson
4. Rachel Scott
5. Robert Garcia
6. Sean Duffy
7. Dr. Mehmet Oz
8. Mary Bruce
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