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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.

    Are Presidents Prison-Proof?

    Are Presidents Prison-Proof?

    The Supreme Court appears to consider a precedent in which some presidential actions would be impossible to prosecute. Harvey Weinstein’s landmark conviction in New York is overturned. And Venice institutes the world’s first fee for simply visiting a city as a tourist for the day.
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    • 25 min
    Real Indictments for "Fake Electors" Scheme

    Real Indictments for "Fake Electors" Scheme

    Arizona’s attorney general issues an indictment for those allegedly involved in a “fake electors” scheme, including several close Trump aides. Police break up protests on several college campuses. And the clock is ticking on a forced TikTok sale. 
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    • 26 min
    Post-Roe Idaho: SCOTUS Weighs Abortion Ban

    Post-Roe Idaho: SCOTUS Weighs Abortion Ban

    The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments over Idaho’s near-total abortion ban. The Justice Department announces a massive settlement for U.S. gymnasts over the FBI’s handling of its Larry Nassar investigation. And in a special report called, “Trashed,” our team goes inside the secret life of plastic exports.
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    • 29 min
    Your Guide to the Trump “Hush Money Trial”

    Your Guide to the Trump “Hush Money Trial”

    Prosecutors begin laying out their case against Donald Trump to jurors. Columbia University pauses in-person classes as protest encampments dominate campus life. And the Supreme Court considers whether police can issue citations to unhoused people when they have nowhere else to turn.
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    • 31 min
    The House Finally Votes for Ukraine Aid

    The House Finally Votes for Ukraine Aid

    House Speaker Mike Johnson’s job may be in jeopardy after Democrats help him pass a foreign aid package. Iran plays down the scope of Israel’s attack amid efforts to deescalate tensions. And as part of ABC’s “The Power of Us” series, we take a look at Navajo Nation’s plan to electrify tribal homes.
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    • 30 min
    Israel Attacks Iran

    Israel Attacks Iran

    As explosions are heard in Iran, a U.S. official tells ABC News that Israel has launched a historic airstrike. Twelve New Yorkers are sworn in for the first criminal trial of a former U.S. president. And House Republicans erupt in anger amid reports that Speaker Mike Johnson will try to make it tougher to oust him.
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    • 25 min

Customer Reviews

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150 Ratings

150 Ratings

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Great format, great interviews, critical point of views that make me understand the news better. Very good podcast to keep myself uptodate as I am on the Canadian side. Highly recommend it!

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