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  • DM for Battle Plans: Inside the Trump Cabinet’s Group Chat

    The Trump administration admits it accidentally included a reporter in a group chat leading up to a military strike on Yemen. Israel’s military arrests a Palestinian director who just won an Oscar. And 23andMe files for bankruptcy, sparking a panic over genetic privacy.


    Did you hear? Brad's hosting a new show for the true crime-obsessed called "The Crime Scene Weekly." Each week, "The Crime Scene" focuses on what everybody's talking about in true crime -- from what your favorite podcasts are covering, to what's taking over our TikTok feeds. Follow the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you listen.

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    28 min
  • Sources: IRS to Give Taxpayer Data to ICE

    Sources tell ABC News that the IRS is closing in on a deal that would provide certain taxpayer data to Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Democrats express frustration with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer. And a mass shooting in New Mexico leaves three dead and 15 injured. 


    Did you hear? Brad's hosting a new show for the true crime-obsessed called "The Crime Scene Weekly." Each week, "The Crime Scene" focuses on what everybody's talking about in true crime -- from what your favorite podcasts are covering, to what's taking over our TikTok feeds. Follow the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you listen.

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    25 min
  • The Crime Scene: Tupac Murder Suspect Speaks Out

    Breaking news: Brad has a new podcast! Introducing "The Crime Scene Weekly," a new podcast for the true crime-obsessed (and -curious). Each week, "The Crime Scene" focuses on what everybody's talking about in true crime: what all your favorite shows and podcasts are covering, and what's taking over your TikTok feed. Follow the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you listen.


    In this week's episode, the question of who killed Tupac Shakur has been a mystery for nearly 30 years. Now, the only person ever charged in his murder is speaking out for the first time since his arrest — and changing his story.

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    33 min
  • Trump’s Lesson Plan

    President Trump signs an executive order aiming to dismantle the Education Department. Benjamin Netanyahu’s foreign policy advisor, Ophir Falk, speaks to “Start Here” about the renewed push into Gaza. And a federal judge expresses concern about the Trump Administration’s defense of its deportation flights. 


    Did you hear? Brad's hosting a new show for the true crime-obsessed called "The Crime Scene Weekly." Each week, "The Crime Scene" focuses on what everybody's talking about in true crime -- from what your favorite podcasts are covering, to what's taking over our TikTok feeds. Follow the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you listen.

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    29 min
  • Israel’s New Incursion into Gaza

    Israeli troops roll into Gaza as part of a renewed ground incursion. The Federal Reserve projects positivity as it keeps interest rates in place. And newly-released JFK files from the FBI appear to illustrate American surveillance programs, but little in the way of conspiracy. 


    Did you hear? Brad's hosting a new show for the true crime-obsessed called "The Crime Scene Weekly." Each week, "The Crime Scene" focuses on what everybody's talking about in true crime -- from what your favorite podcasts are covering, to what's taking over your TikTok feed. Follow the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you listen.

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    26 min
  • Splashdown, Nine Months Later

    Two American astronauts return from the International Space Station, nine months behind schedule. Israel unleashes an assault on Gaza, shattering a fragile ceasefire. And President Trump discusses Russia’s counter-offer to Ukraine’s ceasefire deal. 


    Did you hear? Brad's hosting a new show for the true crime-obsessed called "The Crime Scene Weekly." Each week, "The Crime Scene" focuses on what everybody's talking about in true crime -- from what your favorite podcasts are covering, to what's taking over our TikTok feeds. Follow the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you listen.

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    31 min
  • WH to Judge: Who Are You to Judge Me??

    The Trump Administration refuses to justify itself to a federal judge after ignoring his order not to deport Venezuelan migrants. President Trump prepares for phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. And PepsiCo makes a bid to buy one of a growing number of “prebiotic sodas.” 


    Did you hear? Brad's hosting a new show for the true crime-obsessed called "The Crime Scene Weekly." Each week, "The Crime Scene" focuses on what everybody's talking about in true crime -- from what your favorite podcasts are covering, to what's taking over our TikTok feeds. Follow the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you listen.

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    27 min
  • Mid-Air Standoff: Why the White House Ignored a Judge

    In a stunning test of power, the Trump Administration deports hundreds of Venezuelan migrants, defying a judge’s order. President Trump orders a series of strikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen. And a series of tornadoes kills more than forty people. 

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    30 min
  • Senate's Shutdown Solution?

    Senate Democrats signal last-minute funding support ahead of a government shutdown deadline. The White House pulls the president’s CDC nominee. And market backlash continues amid an escalating trade war.   

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    31 min
  • Trump: We Don’t Need No Education Department

    Educators react to the gutting of the Education Department. Lawyers press the case of Columbia protester Khalil Mahmoud. And Canada and European nations press ahead with retaliatory tariffs against the US. 

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    31 min

About Start Here

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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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