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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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News & Politics Podcasts
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ABC News (US)
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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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English
Episodes
Minneapolis Catholic School Shooting
8/28/2025
A shooting at a Catholic school Mass kills two students and injures several more. Public health officials erupt as the White House announces the firing of CDC Director Susan Monarez. And experts home in on the perpetrators of a series of swatting incidents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:28:17
Fed Up: Lisa Cook Refuses to Be Fired
8/27/2025
In a dramatic confrontation, a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors disputes President Trump’s authority to fire her. Drugmaker Eli Lilly claims a GLP-1 is on track for FDA approval after a successful trial. And while Indiana Republicans consider a new congressional map, a judge tells Utah to examine their current one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:28:28
"Tragic Mishap": Deadly Airstrikes on Gaza Hospital
8/26/2025
Five journalists are among the 20 people killed in an Israeli strike on a hospital in Gaza. Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the man who was wrongfully deported to El Salvador, is detained by ICE again. And the family of one of Jeffrey Epstein’s accusers speaks out after the government releases audio of an interview with Ghislaine Maxwell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:27:14
Trump Eyes Chicago in Crime Crackdown
8/25/2025
A U.S. official confirms that planning is underway at the Pentagon for the potential use of National Guard forces in Chicago. Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was wrongfully deported to El Salvador, could be facing another deportation. And the FBI searches the home and office of President Trump’s former national security adviser, John Bolton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:27:04
Trump's $454 Million Fine Tossed on Appeal
8/22/2025
A New York appeals court dismisses a half billion-dollar civil fraud judgment against President Trump after a judge ruled last year that he inflated his net worth to secure better loans. As the White House touts its anti-crime push in Washington, D.C., the president suggests he could send troops to more cities. And SpaceX’s Starship faces its 10th launch test this weekend, but critics question whether the design will ever make it to Mars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:24:26
Israel Moves on Gaza City
8/21/2025
Troops begin an incursion on Gaza’s largest city, while the Israeli government approves a plan for new West Bank settlements. Erik and Lyle Menendez get their first parole hearings, more than 30 years after murdering their parents. And a Legionnaires’ Disease outbreak in Harlem raises questions about construction oversight in urban communities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:27:44
What a World Wants: Trump’s Ukraine Offer
8/20/2025
The U.S. won’t protect Ukraine with troops on the ground, but President Trump says air defense could be on the table. Oklahoma plans a test specifically for incoming educators from blue states. And a study suggests adults who use hearing aids early are less likely to experience dementia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:28:31
Trump Pushes a Putin-Zelenskyy Meeting
8/19/2025
After a meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders, President Trump presses ahead with plans for a meeting between Zelenskyy and Vladimir Putin. Texas Democrats arrive back at the state house in Austin, setting the state for a dramatic redistricting vote. And Hurricane Erin threatens the East Coast with rain, waves, and dangerous rip currents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:28:48
Who Won the Summit?
8/18/2025
Vladimir Putin refuses to concede any ground in Ukraine, setting up a tense meeting today between President Trump and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Governors in West Virginia, Ohio and South Carolina volunteer National Guard troops to Washington, D.C. And the State Department pauses a visa program for Gazan children facing medical emergencies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:27:56
BREAKING: Trump-Putin Summit
8/15/2025
Listen to ABC News' special coverage from Alaska of President Trump's summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:58:15
Your Trump-Putin Summit Preview
8/15/2025
President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are set to meet today in Anchorage, Alaska for a high-stakes summit. California Gov. Gavin Newsom outlines a plan to claw back Democratic seats in Congress. And the creator of a cryptic sculpture at CIA headquarters vows to reveal his code to the highest bidder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:26:04
Homecoming Dance: Will Texas Dems Return?
8/14/2025
With a 30-day emergency session winding down, Democratic state legislators in Texas consider returning to Texas. President Trump hears out Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy ahead of a Russia summit. And glacier melt threatens to flood Juneau, Alaska for a third straight year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:24:10
Monumental? National Guard Now on DC Streets
8/13/2025
National Guard troops arrive in Washington, D.C., but even Army officials aren’t clear what they’ll do there. Ahead of a landmark summit with Vladimir Putin, President Trump plans a virtual meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. And health experts question the future of mRNA vaccines as the Trump Administration cuts federal research funding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:28:15
Trump’s DC Police Takeover
8/12/2025
President Trump announces that he will federalize Washington D.C.’s police department, while also calling in National Guard troops. Two die in a Pennsylvania steel plant explosion. And the White House strikes a deal with Nvidia to sell chips in China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:24:09
Attack on the CDC
8/11/2025
A gunman opens fire on CDC headquarters in Atlanta, killing a police officer and prompting new fears for thousands of employees. President Trump eyes a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin on American soil. And Jen Pawol becomes the first woman to umpire a Major League Baseball game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:24:41
Israeli Cabinet Approves Full Gaza Takeover
8/8/2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announces his intention to take over the entire Gaza Strip. The FBI is said to be assisting in investigations surrounding Texas lawmakers on the lam. And President Trump’s new tariffs take hold, as he suggests more taxes on imported tech parts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:26:26
Shooting at Ft. Stewart
8/7/2025
Five Army soldiers are shot as a man opens fire at Fort Stewart in Georgia. President Trump threatens India with new tariffs if they continue to buy Russian oil. And a Gaza man is killed by an airdropped aid shipment meant to save lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:23:40
What Ghislaine Maxwell Told the DOJ
8/6/2025
The House Oversight Committee issues a slew of subpoenas over the Jeffrey Epstein case, including to Bill and Hillary Clinton. Wildfire smoke continues to affect American air quality. And the Coast Guard issues a damning report on the Titan submersible implosion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:26:41
Texas Hide ‘Em: Fugitive Lawmakers Threatened
8/5/2025
With Texan Democrats on the lam, Republican leaders call for legal consequences. Israel grapples with images of emaciated hostages held by Hamas. And Tennessee law enforcement has made several arrests in connection to a murder – but still haven’t found the murder suspect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:28:50
Don’t Boot the Messenger: Trump Fires Jobs Report Chief
8/4/2025
President Trump fires the official who published a disappointing jobs report. Texas Democrats flee the state to stymie efforts to change congressional district maps. And a government agency investigates former Special Counsel Jack Smith. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:28:36