Start Here
A straightforward look at the day's top news in 20 minutes. Powered by ABC News. Hosted by Brad Mielke.
Episodes
January 13, 2026 • 28 mins
Several GOP lawmakers express skepticism about a federal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Thousands of nurses go on strike in New York City. And the futures of transgender athletes hang in the balance in today’s Supreme Court hearing.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mark as Played
January 12, 2026 • 27 mins
In a stunning escalation, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says he’s facing a criminal investigation by a vindictive Trump administration. Anti-ICE protests sweep across hundreds of American cities. And President Trump openly considers military action against Iran amid violent crackdowns.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mark as Played
January 9, 2026 • 28 mins
As protests grow across Minnesota and the country, Oregon officials confirm another shooting during an immigration enforcement operation. Several Republican senators send a rebuke to the Trump Administration over Venezuela. And anti-regime protests spread across Iran.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mark as Played
January 8, 2026 • 24 mins
Outcry mounts over a fatal ICE shooting in Minnesota. The U.S. seizes a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the North Atlantic. And the White House doubles down on plans to acquire Greenland.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mark as Played
January 7, 2026 • 27 mins
In the wake of a Venezuela raid, Trump Administration officials openly discuss expanding their focus to countries like Colombia and Greenland. The case against a Uvalde police officer goes to trial. And one year after the Los Angeles fires, communities are watching lots sold off to corporate bidders.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mark as Played
January 6, 2026 • 28 mins
Nicolas Maduro and his wife face charges in American court. Financial markets react to President Trump’s designs on Venezuela’s oil supply. And Minnesota Governor Tim Walz drops his re-election bid amid accusations of fraud in his state’s daycare programs.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mark as Played
January 5, 2026 • 25 mins
With Nicolas Maduro in an American jail cell, Trump Administration officials oscillate on what it would mean to “run” Venezuela. Anti-Maduro activists consider whether to support the American operation. And we’ll get you caught up on the stories you missed over the holidays.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mark as Played
January 3, 2026 • 18 mins
In a special edition, ABC’s Pentagon reporter Luis Martinez and Latin America reporter Matt Rivers break down the U.S. military’s strikes on Caracas and the capture of leader Nicolas Maduro.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mark as Played
December 31, 2025 • 28 mins
In this annual fan-favorite special, the Start Here team revisits their favorite “One Last Thing” stories of 2025.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mark as Played
December 30, 2025 • 27 mins
In this special episode, ABC’s Elizabeth Schulze breaks down what to expect from upcoming ‘Trump Accounts’ and other new changes this tax season.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mark as Played
December 29, 2025 • 24 mins
In this special episode, ABC Senior White House Correspondent Selina Wang breaks down how an ICE raid on a battery plant in Georgia renewed a debate over foreign worker visas in the U.S.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mark as Played
December 24, 2025 • 28 mins
The DOJ releases a new tranche of Jeffrey Epstein files. A new report shows the economy has been growing faster than anticipated. And Californians prep for severe flooding on Christmas.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mark as Played
December 23, 2025 • 28 mins
Amid Venezuela patrols, President Trump reimagines his naval fleet. A Russian general is assassinated in a Moscow car bomb attack. And congressional retirements hit a generational high as Republicans debate a post-Trump future.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mark as Played
December 22, 2025 • 25 mins
The Justice Department releases a limited portion of files pertaining to investigations into Jeffrey Epstein, while some lawmakers argue that the DOJ failed to meet its deadline. The U.S. seizes another ship near Venezuela. And a San Francisco power outage reveals a shortcoming in Waymo’s self-driving taxis.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mark as Played
December 19, 2025 • 27 mins
The hunt for a mass shooting suspect ends with a self-inflicted gunshot wound, but not before police connect him to a killing at MIT. Today is the deadline for the DOJ to turn over its files on Jeffrey Epstein. And President Trump downgrades the criminal classification of marijuana.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mark as Played
December 18, 2025 • 28 mins
Feeling the heat over economic worries, several moderate Republicans buck the White House to force a vote on Obamacare subsidies. Military analysts question how the president will enforce his “blockade” of sanctioned Venezuelan oil tankers. And Nick Reiner makes his first court appearance after allegedly murdering Rob Reiner and Michele Singer.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mark as Played
December 17, 2025 • 28 mins
White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles gives an uncharacteristically forthcoming series of interviews, offering blunt assessments of President Trump’s team. Police circulate new photos of a person of interest, but have few clear leads in identifying the Brown University shooter. And economists express concern after a new governmental jobs report.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mark as Played
December 16, 2025 • 31 mins
Police arrest the son of filmmaker Rob Reiner and Michele Singer after the couple was found stabbed to death in their home. Australian authorities claim the father and son who attacked a Hanukkah gathering had expressed pro-ISIS ideology. And Attorney General Pam Bondi says the FBI has thwarted a planned New Year’s Eve bombing in California.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mark as Played
December 15, 2025 • 28 mins
Police investigate a mass shooting at Brown University. Meanwhile, a shooting at a Hanukkah event in Australia stokes security concerns worldwide. And Americans are killed in combat in Syria for the first time since the fall of Bashar al-Assad.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mark as Played
December 12, 2025 • 28 mins
For the second time in a week, Justice Department prosecutors fail to secure an indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James. The U.S. plans to seize the oil from a tanker leaving Venezuela. And Australian teens struggle through their second day without legal access to major social media sites.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mark as Played
Popular Podcasts
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by Audiochuck Media Company.
Gregg Rosenthal and a rotating crew of elite NFL Media co-hosts, including Patrick Claybon, Colleen Wolfe, Steve Wyche, Nick Shook and Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic get you caught up daily on all the NFL news and analysis you need to be smarter and funnier than your friends.
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
The World's Most Dangerous Morning Show, The Breakfast Club, With DJ Envy, Jess Hilarious, And Charlamagne Tha God!