
Location:
United States
Genres:
News & Politics Podcasts
Networks:
ABC News (US)
Description:
A straightforward look at the day's top news in 20 minutes. Powered by ABC News. Hosted by Brad Mielke.
Language:
English
Episodes
Trump Proclaims Iran-Israel Ceasefire
6/24/2025
President Trump declares a “complete and total ceasefire” between Israel and Iran as attacks continued overnight. Candidates give closing arguments ahead of New York City’s mayoral primary. And activist Mahmoud Khalil speaks exclusively to ABC’s Linsey Davis after more than 100 days in ICE detention. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:29:21
US Strikes Iran… Now What?
6/23/2025
In a special edition of “Start Here,” we’ll examine President Trump’s decision to strike Iran’s nuclear sites as Tehran vows to retaliate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:28:47
BREAKING: U.S. Attack on Iranian Nuclear sites
6/21/2025
Listen to ABC News' special coverage of President Trump's address to the nation following the U.S. attack on three Iranian nuclear facilities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:55:06
Trump's Two Weeks Notice to Iran
6/20/2025
President Trump says he’ll make a decision whether or not to strike Iran within two weeks. As law enforcement officials weigh new security measures for lawmakers, concerns rise over anonymous pizza deliveries. And a new study explores how AI chatbot use impacts critical thinking skills. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:22:52
Read Out: Karen Read Acquitted
6/19/2025
In a case that has gripped Massachusetts, Karen Read is acquitted of murdering her police officer boyfriend. The Supreme Court upholds a Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care for minors. And a Georgia woman delivers a baby, weeks after going brain-dead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:35:03
Trump’s Iran Dilemma
6/18/2025
President Trump publicly considers war with Iran. Law enforcement warns lawmakers about escalating threats. And the FDA clears the way for more “tele-surgeries,” in which doctors on the other side of the world can operate via robot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:25:21
Netanyahu Tries to Recruit Trump
6/17/2025
In an exclusive interview with ABC, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pitches the U.S. on a more active role in the Iran crisis. President Trump leaves the G7 for a potential diplomatic push. And prosecutors claim a shooting suspect visited more lawmakers’ homes than previously known. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:30:47
FULL INTERVIEW: Netanyahu Speaks with ABC News Amid Israel-Iran Conflict
6/16/2025
ABC News’ Chief Washington Correspondent Jonathan Karl interviewed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday about the conflict with Iran. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:21:07
Political Killings in Minnesota
6/16/2025
Police arrest the man suspected of killing a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband, while wounding another political family. Iran strikes back at Israel, while U.S. sources describe President Trump rejecting a plan to kill Iran’s Ayatollah. And an Army military parade draws attention, but not necessarily huge crowds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:32:00
Nuclear Option: Israel’s Massive Attack on Iran
6/13/2025
Israel launches a sweeping attack on Iranian nuclear sites. FBI agents handcuff a U.S. senator after he interrupted a DHS press conference. And a jet crashes into a medical campus shortly after takeoff in India. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:28:25
Protest Politics: High-Stakes Test for Democrats
6/12/2025
As protests against ICE arrests spread to new cities, lawmakers consider political risks. An exasperated jury delivers a split verdict at Harvey Weinstein’s retrial. And the U.S. empties some Middle Eastern embassies of non-essential personnel amid concerns of attacks from Iran. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:27:30
What Are Marines Allowed to Do in LA?
6/11/2025
With parts of Los Angeles under curfew, legal arguments break out over the parameters of U.S. troop deployments. CDC employees protest HHS Sec. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s decision to fire a vaccine advisory panel. And a mass shooting at an Austrian high school puts central Europe on edge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:28:03
City of Angels, Protests and Troops
6/10/2025
President Trump mobilizes 700 active-duty U.S. Marines to Los Angeles in the wake of violent protests over ICE raids. A federal judge dismisses Justin Baldoni's $400 million countersuit against Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds. And legendary singer Connie Francis gains a Gen Z following on TikTok thanks to the viral success of "Pretty Little Baby." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:24:12
Fire & ICE: Los Angeles Erupts Over Arrests
6/9/2025
President Trump calls in the National Guard to Los Angeles as protests against ICE deportations swell. Kilmar Abrego Garcia is returned to the U.S. to face charges. And a sailing circuit becomes the latest sport to try to capitalize on F1’s success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:30:41
Trump and Musk's Bromance Breakdown
6/6/2025
Elon Musk and President Donald Trump's relationship erupts in an online feud. The Supreme Court makes major unanimous rulings. And British medical regulators warn women that weight loss drugs may affect contraception. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:25:32
Trump’s New Travel Ban
6/5/2025
President Trump says he’s implementing a full travel ban on nationals from a dozen countries, while also directing an investigation into former Biden administration officials. The Congressional Budget Office says a Republican “mega-bill” would spend $2.4 trillion more than it saves. And federal agents arrest a man suspected of aiding an attack on an IVF center. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:33:17
Art of the Steel: Trump Hikes Tariffs
6/4/2025
New steel and aluminum tariffs went into effect overnight, concerning manufacturers at home and abroad. Gazans describe death and fear as gunshots go off near another aid center. And two Chinese nationals are being charged with smuggling a fungus that is seen as a potential “agro-terrorism” weapon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:28:31
The Firebombing Fallout in Boulder
6/3/2025
Authorities outline charges against the man suspected of attacking demonstrators marching for Israeli hostages in Boulder, Colorado. Senators begin debating President Trump’s massive budget bill. And gymnast Livvy Dunne speaks out about a growing trend: female athletes “stalked” by autograph hounds at airports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:28:51
“People Were Being Set on Fire”: Attack in Colorado
6/2/2025
Multiple demonstrators at a march to support Israeli hostages suffer burn injuries after the FBI says a suspect used a makeshift flamethrower and yelled, “Free Palestine.” Ukraine launches a surprise attack deep inside Russia using smuggled shipping containers and drones. And massive Canadian wildfires prompt evacuations and concerns about air quality in the U.S. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:27:34
Trump’s Tariffs Are on the Brink
5/30/2025
A day after a panel of judges ordered the end to President Trump’s tariffs, another court issues a temporary hold. A federal ruling could keep foreign students at Harvard. And California institutes new rules on its state championship track meet as the DOJ considers an investigation into trans athlete policies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:28:13