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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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Trump’s Biggest Bet Yet

4/3/2025
President Trump reveals a sweeping tariff plan that will add significant taxes to the vast majority of foreign-made goods. Four Senate Republicans join Democrats in opposing tariffs on Canada. And the Supreme Court unanimously rules in favor of FDA rules restricting flavored vaping products. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:29:41

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How Expensive Will “Liberation Day” Be?

4/2/2025
President Trump plans to unveil a sweeping series of tariffs. The Department of Health and Human Services lays off 10,000 workers. And Attorney General Pam Bondi will seek the death penalty against the suspected killer of a health insurance CEO. 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 crime -- from what your favorite podcasts are covering, to what's taking over our TikTok feeds. Follow the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:28:18

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The Most Expensive Judicial Race in History

4/1/2025
A series of special elections will provide a crucial gut-check for the Trump White House. Businesses and consumers brace for new tariffs. And France’s leading far-right voice, Marine Le Pen, is barred from running for the presidency after an embezzlement conviction. 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 crime -- from what your favorite podcasts are covering, to what's taking over our TikTok feeds. Follow the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:31:19

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The Race to Rescue Earthquake Victims in Asia

3/31/2025
An earthquake with an epicenter in Myanmar devastates Southeast Asia. Officials in Greenland and Denmark react to a controversial visit from Vice President JD Vance, as President Trump questions whether he’s limited to two terms in office. And a growing movement of “biohackers” are implanting themselves with small pieces of technology, from magnets to microchips. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:24:36

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Bad Rap: Party's Over

3/29/2025
Introducing a new podcast from 20/20 and ABC Audio, "Bad Rap: The Case Against Diddy." In this six-part series, ABC News legal contributor and past Start Here guest Brian Buckmire takes listeners inside the rise and fall of Diddy, tracing how whispers of abuse came to light and led to his downfall. This is episode one, "Party's Over." Diddy was a legendary party host. His star-studded "white parties" were glittering displays of wealth and social capital that started in the world of hip-hop, and ultimately expanded far beyond it. But after a criminal indictment alleging sex trafficking, Diddy is now locked up, fighting to prove his innocence, stuck in a place that couldn’t be more different from the luxury he’s used to. To hear the rest of the series, follow "Bad Rap: The Case Against Diddy" on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:40:07

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Majority Rules: Trump Withdraws Cabinet Nom

3/28/2025
President Trump pulls Rep. Elise Stefanik’s nomination to be UN ambassador amid concerns over a tight Republican majority in the House. The arrest video of a Tufts University PhD student on a visa draws outrage from immigration activists. And, graduates from the University of Maryland will hear a commencement speech from a Muppet. 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 crime -- from what your favorite podcasts are covering, to what's taking over our TikTok feeds. Follow the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:19:26

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The “Unclassified” Texts Sound Very Classified

3/27/2025
More exchanges from the Trump cabinet Signal group chat are published. The Supreme Court upholds federal regulations on ghost gun kits. And six months after Helene decimated North Carolina, some areas are now facing wildfire threats. 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 crime -- from what your favorite podcasts are covering, to what's taking over our TikTok feeds. Follow the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:31:32

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Trump's Signal: Downplay the Leak

3/26/2025
President Trump downplays the leaked Signal group chat among his cabinet, blaming the journalist who was accidentally included. The U.S. says Russia and Ukraine have agreed to stop fighting in the Black Sea. And, American wine distributors are warning against potential tariffs. 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 crime -- from what your favorite podcasts are covering, to what's taking over our TikTok feeds. Follow the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you listen.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:25:34

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DM for Battle Plans: Inside the Trump Cabinet’s Group Chat

3/25/2025
The Trump administration admits it accidentally included a reporter in a group chat leading up to a military strike on Yemen. Israel’s military arrests a Palestinian director who just won an Oscar. And 23andMe files for bankruptcy, sparking a panic over genetic privacy. 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 crime -- from what your favorite podcasts are covering, to what's taking over our TikTok feeds. Follow the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:27:47

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Sources: IRS to Give Taxpayer Data to ICE

3/24/2025
Sources tell ABC News that the IRS is closing in on a deal that would provide certain taxpayer data to Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Democrats express frustration with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer. And a mass shooting in New Mexico leaves three dead and 15 injured. 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 crime -- from what your favorite podcasts are covering, to what's taking over our TikTok feeds. Follow the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:24:40

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The Crime Scene: Tupac Murder Suspect Speaks Out

3/22/2025
Breaking news: Brad has a new podcast! Introducing "The Crime Scene Weekly," a new podcast for the true crime-obsessed (and -curious). Each week, "The Crime Scene" focuses on what everybody's talking about in true crime: what all your favorite shows and podcasts are covering, and what's taking over your TikTok feed. Follow the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you listen. In this week's episode, the question of who killed Tupac Shakur has been a mystery for nearly 30 years. Now, the only person ever charged in his murder is speaking out for the first time since his arrest — and changing his story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:32:23

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Trump’s Lesson Plan

3/21/2025
President Trump signs an executive order aiming to dismantle the Education Department. Benjamin Netanyahu’s foreign policy advisor, Ophir Falk, speaks to “Start Here” about the renewed push into Gaza. And a federal judge expresses concern about the Trump Administration’s defense of its deportation flights. 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 crime -- from what your favorite podcasts are covering, to what's taking over our TikTok feeds. Follow the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:28:12

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Israel’s New Incursion into Gaza

3/20/2025
Israeli troops roll into Gaza as part of a renewed ground incursion. The Federal Reserve projects positivity as it keeps interest rates in place. And newly-released JFK files from the FBI appear to illustrate American surveillance programs, but little in the way of conspiracy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:25:22

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Splashdown, Nine Months Later

3/19/2025
Two American astronauts return from the International Space Station, nine months behind schedule. Israel unleashes an assault on Gaza, shattering a fragile ceasefire. And President Trump discusses Russia’s counter-offer to Ukraine’s ceasefire deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:30:40

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WH to Judge: Who Are You to Judge Me??

3/18/2025
The Trump Administration refuses to justify itself to a federal judge after ignoring his order not to deport Venezuelan migrants. President Trump prepares for phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. And PepsiCo makes a bid to buy one of a growing number of “prebiotic sodas.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:26:24

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Mid-Air Standoff: Why the White House Ignored a Judge

3/17/2025
In a stunning test of power, the Trump Administration deports hundreds of Venezuelan migrants, defying a judge’s order. President Trump orders a series of strikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen. And a series of tornadoes kills more than forty people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:29:24

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Senate's Shutdown Solution?

3/14/2025
Senate Democrats signal last-minute funding support ahead of a government shutdown deadline. The White House pulls the president’s CDC nominee. And market backlash continues amid an escalating trade war. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:30:59

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Trump: We Don’t Need No Education Department

3/13/2025
Educators react to the gutting of the Education Department. Lawyers press the case of Columbia protester Khalil Mahmoud. And Canada and European nations press ahead with retaliatory tariffs against the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:30:09

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The US & Ukraine Challenge Putin

3/12/2025
Despite an Oval Office squabble, American and Ukrainian diplomats unify over a ceasefire deal to Russia. President Trump threatens to double tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum, before reversing course hours later. And House Republicans, under pressure from the president, vote to fund the federal government. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:30:14

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Why Stocks Plummeted Over Recession Fears

3/11/2025
President Trump’s comments about potential recession spur a massive sell-off on Wall Street. Amid tensions over demonstrations on college campuses, the Trump Administration tries to deport a Gaza protest organizer. And the new District Attorney of Los Angeles reverses his predecessor’s effort to free the Menendez brothers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:31:12