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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.

    How to Survive a Shutdown

    How to Survive a Shutdown

    Federal workers prepare for a government shutdown. Republicans begin impeachment inquiry hearings to uncover evidence they admit they don’t have yet. And bridesmaids describe the exploding costs of bachelorette parties. 

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    • 31 min
    Gaining Ground? It’s Debatable.

    Gaining Ground? It’s Debatable.

    Republican candidates square off in a presidential debate. American soldier Travis King returns from North Korea. And a seismic hearing on Olympic doping continues behind closed doors.

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    • 23 min
    Judge: Fraud at Trump Org

    Judge: Fraud at Trump Org

    A judge declares Donald Trump and his sons committed fraud at the Trump Organization. Joe Biden becomes the first president to join a picket line. And 17 states, along with the FTC, accuse Amazon of running a monopoly.

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    • 24 min
    WGA: That’s a Wrap

    WGA: That’s a Wrap

    The WGA reaches a tentative deal with producers to end its strike. Federal workers brace for a government shutdown. And the FBI investigates a Baton Rouge police squad, which allegedly operated an unofficial interrogation site.

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    • 26 min
    Bribe Check: Sen. Menendez Indicted

    Bribe Check: Sen. Menendez Indicted

    Federal prosecutors charge Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., with corruption. An ABC News/Washington Post poll shines a light on dissatisfaction with President Biden. And spacecraft OSIRIS-REx drops off a shipment of asteroid fragments from hundreds of millions of miles away.

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    • 27 min
    Murdoch’s Succession Plan

    Murdoch’s Succession Plan

    Rupert Murdoch announces he’s stepping down from his position atop Fox. The WGA renews negotiations with Hollywood studios. And India declares it will ban Canadian visitors as diplomatic tensions escalate. 

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    • 30 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
5.5K Ratings

5.5K Ratings

frustratedbuthopefuluser ,

Keep it up

Hey Brad and Co. ,
Just wanted to let you know I voted for you guys in the Signal Awards.
Thanks for posting the link.
Best of luck and keep up the great work.
Your podcast is essential listening in the morning.
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Anne00Ri ,

Bad reporting

Came to write review on your one sided story on Canada- India dispute and see hundreds of bad reviews. Seems you just don’t care. Well carry on your ignorant and ill informed reporting. I don’t have time for this rubbish. I am un-following you.

rkrae13 ,

Great reporting

Thanks for the last episode on Covid! As an immune-compromised person it’s been hard out here!

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