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

21 HR. AGO

Keystone: The Ground Game in PA

In a special edition, “Start Here” travels around eastern Pennsylvania to witness the final push by both campaigns. New polling gives one last look at voters across the country. And Harris campaigners claim many women are keeping their votes secret from their husbands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

34 min
3 DAYS AGO

Riled West: Trump & Harris’ Final Duels

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump make what could be their final trips to western states. Economists describe stark realities that would accompany a victory by either candidate. And election workers get ready for a small army of poll watchers to descend on precincts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

30 min
4 DAYS AGO

Election Legal Fights Have Begun

The Supreme Court allows Virginia to purge hundreds of names off its voter rolls, days before the election. Voters react to a trend of “disappearing” polling places, particularly in Black communities. And New York City finally enacts a law allowing jaywalking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

32 min
5 DAYS AGO

The Prosecutor’s Closing Argument

Vice President Harris makes her case to undecided Americans on the National Mall. Former President Trump tries to change the narrative about his controversial Madison Square Garden rally. And election analysts say get ready for a long night - or possibly several nights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

27 min
6 DAYS AGO

One Week to Go

The Trump campaign begins its final week on the defensive. Police suggest that ballot boxes set on fire in the Pacific Northwest may be linked. And voters consider drastically different visions for the Department of Education. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

28 min
OCT 28

A Conversation with ABC’s Pollster

A new ABC News/Ipsos poll shows Kamala Harris with a slim national lead. Washington Post journalists react to a decision, reportedly by Jeff Bezos himself, not to issue a presidential endorsement. And Iran responds to targeted missile strikes by Israel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

32 min
OCT 25

Campaign Advice: Bey Yourself

With early votes flooding into precincts, the candidates plan some of their biggest events yet. Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascon calls for a more lenient sentence for the Menendez brothers. And parties prepare for the possibility of rogue election officials. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

32 min
OCT 24

F-Word: The Argument Over Fascism

Kamala Harris and her allies have begun explicitly labeling Donald Trump as a fascist. Russia brings in North Korean troops for support. And McDonald’s tries to manage an E.coli outbreak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

27 min

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Brad Mielke

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Love this show, want to challenge Brad to a pun contest

3 days ago

Megan P-E

Concise, honest, and fair coverage of all the events going on. I really enjoy starting my day with Start Here. Most especially love Fridays when Brad starts listing the amazing team that works on this show, because I know the weekend is at hand! Would love to challenge Brad to a one last thing pun war any day. Thanks all!
Best News Podcast!!!

4 days ago

Melissfitz

For a long time I struggled with how to digest the toughest parts of the news cycle, and this podcast was the first way I was able to learn about current events without feeling completely lost! Been a listener for four years now, don’t change a thing! Love the “One Last Thing” being the last bit of news to leave us on a high note!
Good afternoon

Oct 24

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I truly Love this podcast! I have been listening to it for years now…and enjoy it more than local news or worldwide news...you brake the news down… giving me more information…. But I didn’t understand why on 10/24/24 there was no mention of the nations oldest person to pass away miss Elizabeth Francis on the same day that.miss Julia Hawkins passed away… no she never ran a marathon, but the fact that she lived to be 115 years old she did deserve some kind of acknowledgment. Have a great day… a fan always Carole Bellamy in Oklahoma
Kamala commercial

5 days ago

BigGuy16734

1/2 hour commercial for Kamala Harris. Zero news. Wish I could give zero stars.