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Israel Attacks Iran
April 19, 2024 09:30 - 25 minutesAs explosions are heard in Iran, a U.S. official tells ABC News that Israel has launched a historic airstrike. Twelve New Yorkers are sworn in for the first criminal trial of a former U.S. president. And House Republicans erupt in anger amid reports that Speaker Mike Johnson will try to make it tougher to oust him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
AZ Parties: Like It's 1864
April 18, 2024 09:30 - 30 minutesArizona lawmakers fail to reach an agreement to repeal an 1864 abortion law. A Boeing whistleblower goes to Congress. And the NBA issues a lifetime ban to a player for betting on games. Help us win a Webby Award! Vote here: https://abcaudio.com/webbys/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
House Calls: Impeachment & Foreign Aid
April 17, 2024 09:30 - 29 minutesHouse Republicans deliver impeachment articles against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to the Senate, even as some question Speaker Mike Johnson’s fitness for office. The Supreme Court hears a case that could vacate convictions for hundreds of people who invaded the Capitol. And ABC’s Linsey Davis examines allegations against officials at California’s juvenile detention facilities. Help us win a Webby Award! Vote here: https://abcaudio.com/webbys/ Learn more about your ad cho...
Trump Trial: Day One
April 16, 2024 09:30 - 23 minutesJurors are asked whether they can be fair and impartial in Donald Trump’s hush money trial. Israel ponders how it should respond to the attack by Iran over the weekend. And an elderly Ohio man says a scam call led him to kill in self-defense. Help us win a Webby Award! Vote here: https://abcaudio.com/webbys/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Iran’s Shadow War Explodes into View
April 15, 2024 09:30 - 25 minutesIran launches hundreds of missiles and explosives into Israel, prompting fears of a wider war. The U.S. tries to dissuade Israel from a large-scale military response. And jurors report for duty in the first criminal trial for former President Donald Trump. Help us win a Webby Award! Vote here: https://abcaudio.com/webbys/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Help Us Win a Webby Award!
April 13, 2024 09:30 - 43 secondsStart Here has been nominated for a Webby Award! Please share your support by voting here: https://abcaudio.com/webbys/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Arizona’s Race to Repeal
April 12, 2024 09:30 - 26 minutesDespite expressing doubt on an 1864 abortion law, Arizona Republicans leave the state capitol with abortion access still hanging in the balance. American officials issue warnings about a potential Iranian strike against Israel. And O.J. Simpson dies at the age of 76. Help us win a Webby Award! Vote here: https://abcaudio.com/webbys/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Return of Rising Inflation
April 11, 2024 09:30 - 27 minutesInflation ticks up higher than economists expected, dashing hopes that the Fed will soon lower interest rates. Congressional Republicans revolt against a plan to re-authorize a controversial surveillance program. And a Boeing engineer comes forward as a whistleblower. Help us win a Webby Award! Vote here: https://abcaudio.com/webbys/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Arizona’s Abortion Stunner
April 10, 2024 09:30 - 29 minutesArizona’s Supreme Court declares a 19th-century law will effectively ban all abortions in the state. The parents of a Michigan school shooter are sentenced to more than a decade in prison. And the FCC will put “nutrition labels” on broadband plans in an attempt to educate consumers. Help us win a Webby Award! Vote here: https://abcaudio.com/webbys/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Biden’s Bet on Student Debt
April 09, 2024 09:30 - 24 minutesPresident Biden unveils a new plan to forgive student debt for millions of Americans. Former President Trump angers anti-abortion rights advocates by waffling on national bans. And across a 2,000-mile-long path, a total solar eclipse captures the country’s imagination. Help us win a Webby Award! Vote here: https://abcaudio.com/webbys/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Your Guide to Today’s Eclipse
April 08, 2024 09:30 - 24 minutesIt’s a scientific holiday! A scientist describes what you need to know about today’s total solar eclipse. Israel begins withdrawing troops from the Gazan city of Khan Younis. And South Carolina puts its mark on a historic season for women’s college basketball. Help us win a Webby Award! Vote here: https://abcaudio.com/webbys/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Biden’s Ultimatum for Bibi
April 05, 2024 09:30 - 24 minutesThe Biden White House issues a warning to Israel. A federal judge makes a key ruling against Donald Trump. And Los Angeles thieves make off with $30 million in cash. Help us win a Webby Award! Vote here: https://abcaudio.com/webbys/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trembling in Taiwan
April 04, 2024 09:30 - 28 minutesA deadly 7.4 magnitude earthquake rumbles across Taiwan. The nation’s top egg producer shuts down amid a bird flu outbreak. And allegations of ties between Hamas and Gaza’s biggest food organization prompts tough questions after the death of aid workers. Help us win a Webby Award! Vote here: https://abcaudio.com/webbys/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Israel’s Strike on…Aid Workers?
April 03, 2024 09:30 - 31 minutesFood aid workers are killed in an Israeli strike sparking international outrage. The Florida Supreme Court upholds an abortion ban in the state, but says voters can decide the issue in November. And a post-pandemic surge in violent crime is falling in the U.S. as an ABC News analysis finds violence in many of the country’s mass transit hubs remains high. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Latest Case of "Havana Syndrome"
April 02, 2024 09:30 - 29 minutesThe Pentagon confirms another case of “Havana Syndrome” as new theories emerge about who is behind the alleged attacks. California fast food workers are now making $20 an hour, but restaurants say price hikes are now on the menu. And parents are demanding action against an over-the-counter drug referred to as “gas station heroin.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Israel’s Anti-War Lobby
April 01, 2024 09:30 - 22 minutesIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces the largest anti-government protests since the war against Hamas began. Baltimore demolition crews begin tearing apart the collapsed Key Bridge. And people living in the “path of totality” prepare to rake in big bucks ahead of next week’s solar eclipse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Introducing "Pop Culture Moms": New from ABC & GMA
March 30, 2024 09:30 - 4 minutesToday we're sharing a clip from another podcast you might like: "Pop Culture Moms." Andie and Sabrina are toddler moms and best friends of 20 years. Now they’re taking their obsession with TV and movies to the next level by talking to celebrities, writers and fellow “scholars” of pop culture about what they can learn from the fictional moms they love most. In this episode, former MTV News correspondent SuChin Pak talks about reparenting ourselves when we become parents. Find this episode, plu...
SBF's Crypto Crime Costs 25 Years
March 29, 2024 09:30 - 24 minutesConvicted cryptocurrency fraudster Sam Bankman-Fried is sentenced to 25 years in prison. Baltimore officials begin laying the groundwork for clearing the Patapsco River. And third-party bids run into roadblocks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How Did a “Floating City” Lose Control?
March 28, 2024 09:30 - 30 minutesThe NTSB begins its investigation into the ship that took down Baltimore’s longest bridge. Israeli diplomats consider whether to visit the U.S. amid a major rift. And Florida enacts a law cracking down on home squatters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Baltimore Bridge Collapse
March 27, 2024 09:30 - 25 minutesA large container ship collides with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, sending it plummeting down into the Patapsco River. Automakers scramble to divert shipments that would usually be passing through Baltimore’s busy ports. And a skeptical Supreme Court casts doubt on the plaintiffs challenging abortion drugs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Abortion Pill’s Day in Court
March 26, 2024 09:30 - 25 minutesThe Supreme Court prepares to hear its first major abortion case since its Dobbs decision. Sean “Diddy” Combs’ homes are raided by federal investigators. And baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani tries to navigate a potential sports betting scandal. To hear guest Clinton Yates discuss the Ohtani story in-depth, check out ESPN Daily. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Attack Russia Wishes Wasn’t ISIS
March 25, 2024 09:30 - 28 minutesISIS terrorists open fire on a Moscow concert hall, killing more than 100. Far-right Republicans broach the idea of replacing House Speaker Mike Johnson. And Princess Kate reveals she has cancer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
DOJ to Apple: iSue You
March 22, 2024 09:30 - 26 minutesThe Justice Department accuses Apple of turning the iPhone into a monopoly. New research questions whether buying a home will save Americans money. And a Massachusetts man becomes the first living American to receive a transplanted kidney from a pig. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Border Legal Limbo
March 21, 2024 09:30 - 28 minutesA controversial Texas immigration law is back in court. House Republicans push forward with their impeachment inquiry into President Biden. And the relationship between the U.S. and Israel is fraying amid concerns the war in Gaza will widen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Texas Two-Step on Migrant Law
March 20, 2024 09:30 - 30 minutesThe U.S. Supreme Court allows a controversial Texas immigration law to take effect, only to be paused hours later. Two former sheriff’s deputies are sentenced for torturing suspects in Mississippi. And civilians in Haiti take cover as gang wars spiral out of control. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Art of the Appeal: Trump's Money Troubles
March 19, 2024 09:30 - 27 minutesDonald Trump’s lawyers say the former president can’t secure enough money to cover a bond in his civil fraud judgment. The Supreme Court weighs in on whether the Biden administration tried to censor social media. And Israel targets Gaza’s biggest hospital as a new report warns of “imminent” famine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Putin Cements His Power
March 18, 2024 09:30 - 20 minutesVladimir Putin wins another six-year term in a presidential election without a real challenger. Former President Trump escalates his rhetoric on the campaign trail. And big changes in the real estate market could lower costs for home buyers and sellers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fungus Among Us
March 15, 2024 09:30 - 27 minutesIn a special edition, ABC's Sony Salzman explores the unnerving growth of fungal infections in the United States. Speaking to survivors, scientists, and even NFL icon Rob Gronkowski, "Start Here" shines a light on the dark, damp world of deadly spores. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A TikTok Ban #ForYou?
March 14, 2024 09:30 - 28 minutesA unified House approves a bill that could potentially ban TikTok. Some of the charges against former President Donald Trump are dismissed in Georgia. And Israeli officials sound increasingly concerned about aid shortcomings affecting military readiness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In Plane Sight: FAA Faults Boeing
March 13, 2024 09:30 - 26 minutesIn an aggressive series of audits, the FAA reportedly finds dozens of faults with Boeing’s jet production lines. Special Counsel Robert Hur testifies to Congress about President Biden’s retention of classified documents. And in an election-year purge, former President Trump installs loyalists at the Republican National Committee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Haiti’s Gangs Win Their War
March 12, 2024 09:30 - 26 minutesFacing an armed uprising from the country’s gangs, Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry resigns. President Biden sends a budget proposal to Congress. And Princess Kate takes responsibility for an edited family photo that has fueled conspiracy theories about her health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Biden’s “Red Line” for Israel
March 11, 2024 09:30 - 24 minutesPresident Biden issues a stern warning to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Lawmakers prepare a bill that would force a sale of TikTok. And an Oscar-nominated screenplay garners accusations of plagiarism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The State of the Union is…Rowdy.
March 08, 2024 10:30 - 30 minutesPresident Biden goes back and forth with Republicans in a raucous address. IVF clinics begin cautiously reopening in Alabama. And ABC’s Jason Nathanson previews the Oscars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Your State of the Union Preview
March 07, 2024 10:30 - 30 minutesWhite House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre joins “Start Here” to preview President Biden’s State of the Union address. Nikki Haley drops out of the presidential race, freeing up other Republicans to endorse Donald Trump. And the armorer from the film “Rust” is convicted of involuntary manslaughter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
They’re Baaaaack: The Trump-Biden Sequel
March 06, 2024 10:30 - 24 minutesDonald Trump all but clinches the Republican nomination. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau limits credit card late fees. And the father of a school shooter goes on trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why Trump is Supremely Confident
March 05, 2024 10:30 - 27 minutesThe Supreme Court unanimously rules Donald Trump should be on ballots in all 50 states. The maker of an over-the-counter birth control pill says it will be on shelves by the end of March. And gangs in Haiti are being likened to armed militant groups as they try to overthrow the government. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Air-Drop in the Bucket: Getting Food to Gaza
March 04, 2024 10:30 - 22 minutesThe U.S. begins air-dropping food to desperate Gazans. The CDC changes its COVID isolation guidelines. And Oregon lawmakers attempt to roll back an aggressive measure that decriminalized drugs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Southern Discomfort: Dueling Border Visits
March 01, 2024 10:30 - 25 minutesPresident Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump each visit the southern border in a bid to promote their plans. Dozens of Palestinians are killed as they desperately clamor for food. And firefighters try to contain what has become the largest blaze in Texas history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Race to Replace McConnell
February 29, 2024 10:30 - 31 minutesSenate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell announces he’ll step down from leadership in November. The Supreme Court considers whether the government has authority to ban bump stocks. And haunted by history, Black farmers push for a cotton rebrand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
An Election Year Shutdown?
February 28, 2024 10:30 - 28 minutesA potential government shutdown could depend on House Speaker Mike Johnson. Alabama lawmakers scramble to protect fertility clinics. And amid a measles outbreak, Florida’s surgeon general refuses to demand parents keep unvaccinated children at home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Michigan Matchup: Biden vs. “Uncommitted”
February 27, 2024 10:30 - 27 minutesMichigan Democrats prepare a protest vote on primary day. Aid workers fear violence as they enter Gaza, complicating a potential ceasefire. And the Supreme Court hears a case that could decide the future of social media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trump Trounces Haley in South Carolina
February 26, 2024 10:30 - 23 minutesDonald Trump crushes Nikki Haley in South Carolina, prompting key fundraisers to pull away. Alabama’s attorney general tries to assure IVF clinics they won’t be prosecuted under a new court ruling. And the University of Pennsylvania faces criticism after finally interring remains of Black Philadelphians whose skulls were used for science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Fault in Our Bars: AT&T Goes Down
February 23, 2024 10:30 - 24 minutesA sudden AT&T network outage leads to tens of thousands of customer complaints. Nikki Haley faces a double digit polling deficit ahead of Saturday’s South Carolina primary. And President Biden considers using executive action to implement stricter migration rules. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dark Side of the Moon Landing
February 22, 2024 10:30 - 25 minutesOdysseus, the moon lander produced by the Texas company Intuitive Machines, prepares to become the first commercially-produced spacecraft to land on the moon. A nonbinary student’s death rattles the LGBTQ+ community in Oklahoma. And Julian Assange makes a last-ditch effort to avoid extradition to the United States. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Putin’s Power Play
February 21, 2024 10:30 - 27 minutesIn the wake of Alexei Navalny’s death, officials take stock of an emboldened Vladimir Putin. Capital One makes plans to buy Discover. And an Alabama court ruling rattles fertility and abortion groups. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The World Takes Israel to Court
February 20, 2024 10:30 - 32 minutesIsrael is accused of violating international law for its occupation of the West Bank. Diabetes patients are becoming more likely to suffer an amputation, particularly in Black and brown communities. And an Air Canada customer fights for a refund after doing what the company’s AI-generated chatbot told him to do. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Can Trump Pay His Court Debt?
February 19, 2024 10:30 - 25 minutesIn a historic ruling, former President Donald Trump will have to pay $355 million for fraud. Alexei Navalny, a prominent critic of Vladimir Putin, is found dead in a Russian prison. And workers at the Eiffel Tower go on strike ahead of the Olympics in Paris. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trump’s Prosecutor Takes the Stand
February 16, 2024 10:30 - 26 minutesIn a dramatic moment, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis takes the stand to defend herself against accusations that she profited off a romantic relationship with a fellow prosecutor. The FBI arrests an informant cited in allegations against the Biden family. And Kansas City police say juveniles were both the victims and perpetrators of Wednesday’s parade shooting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How a Super Bowl Parade Turned Deadly
February 15, 2024 10:30 - 27 minutesGunfire at the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl parade kills at least one and wounds more than twenty. A Republican congressman raises alarm about Russia’s space ambitions. And Transportation Sec. Pete Buttigieg talks to “Start Here” about airplane safety, President Biden, and new funding for airports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mayorkas Impeached
February 14, 2024 10:30 - 27 minutesHomeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas becomes the second cabinet member in history to be impeached by the House. A Russian judge convicts an American in a case that had already concluded in Texas. And thousands of flight attendants hit the picket lines across the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices