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Biden’s Oval Office Plea
October 20, 2023 09:30 - 29 minutesPresident Biden addresses the nation, asking for aid for Israel and Ukraine. A State Department official resigns in protest of US support for Israel. And Donald Trump’s former lawyer Sidney Powell strikes a plea deal in Georgia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tensions Flare in Israel-Hamas War
October 19, 2023 09:30 - 23 minutesPresident Biden visits Israel as tensions escalate in war with Hamas. The House of Representatives remains without a speaker after Rep. Jim Jordan fails to secure support from members of his own party. The main suspect in the 2005 disappearance of Natalee Holloway makes a stunning admission to prosecutors revealing gory details of her death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Code Red: Hospital Explosion Shocks Mideast
October 18, 2023 09:30 - 27 minutesA hospital explosion in Gaza enrages the region, altering President Biden’s trip. Rep. Jim Jordan fails to win enough votes to be House speaker. And Ukraine launches a missile attack deep into Russian-held territory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Emergency Entrance: Biden to Visit Israel
October 17, 2023 09:30 - 26 minutesThe White House announces President Biden will travel to the Middle East. Investigators describe the stabbing of a Muslim boy in Illinois as a hate crime. And a federal judge issues a partial gag order on former President Donald Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trapped in Gaza
October 16, 2023 09:30 - 25 minutesIsrael urges Gaza residents to flee as it prepares an incursion to “demolish” Hamas. Egypt describes why it’s unwilling, outside of small windows, to admit Gaza refugees. And the GOP wrestles with finding a Speaker that will garner the vote of every House Republican. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A Day of Rage
October 13, 2023 09:30 - 28 minutesAs fatalities in Gaza this week soar past the initial Israeli death count, Muslims around Israel plan a “day of rage.” Gaza residents describe a constant bombardment. And tensions on American college campuses leave Jewish and Muslim students more divided than ever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Plan to Wipe Out Hamas
October 12, 2023 09:30 - 27 minutesIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declares that his military will force Hamas out of Gaza for good. House Republicans nominate Rep. Steve Scalise for speaker. And the Supreme Court expresses skepticism on what had been deemed a racially gerrymandered map. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hamas’ First Target
October 11, 2023 09:30 - 25 minutesIsrael seizes control of its Gaza border, while kibbutz residents describe Hamas atrocities. President Biden offers an emphatic defense of Israel. And Sen. Tommy Tuberville continues his blockade of military confirmations, even as the Pentagon warns of concerns in Middle East staffing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Israel Retaliates
October 10, 2023 09:30 - 23 minutesIsrael orders a siege of Gaza, retaliating against Hamas for its deadly attack. House Republicans face pressure to select a new Speaker as the world watches. And the UAW strike expands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pop Secret: The Spy Balloon Blow-Up
February 06, 2023 10:30 - 29 minutesThe White House responds to criticism of its handling of a Chinese spy balloon. Concerns about layoffs give way to worries about wages after a glittering jobs report. And Democrats release a new primary calendar featuring South Carolina as the “first in the nation.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Red Balloon: China’s Floating Surveillance
February 03, 2023 10:30 - 25 minutesU.S. officials reveal they’ve been tracking a Chinese “surveillance balloon” high over Montana. Congressional Republicans boot Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) off the Foreign Relations Committee. And American volunteers help ferry “stolen” Ukrainian orphans from Russia to safety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
“What Has Happened to the Dream?”
February 02, 2023 10:30 - 29 minutesMemphis mourns at Tyre Nichols’ funeral. A whistleblower accuses Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts of ignoring a potential conflict of interest. And new adjustments from the College Board bring its African-American Studies course in line with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
‘Til Debt Do Us Part
February 01, 2023 10:30 - 24 minutesFor the first time as House speaker, Kevin McCarthy heads to the White House for a meeting with President Biden. With money finally being deployed for huge infrastructure projects, Biden seeks to reinvigorate local economies ahead of his State of the Union address. And while the U.S. deplores Iranian executions, a new report shows executions rising sharply under the leadership of Mohammed bin Salman in Saudi Arabia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Another Memphis Officer Off the Street
January 31, 2023 10:30 - 27 minutesMemphis authorities discipline more first responders in the Tyre Nichols case. The Biden White House plans to end its COVID-19 emergency declarations. And Providence begins allocating $10 million in reparation funds, despite pushback from both sides of the debate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Tyre Nichols Video
January 30, 2023 10:30 - 30 minutesThe world reacts to the police beating that killed Tyre Nichols. Memphis disbands its now-infamous SCORPION unit. And Israel vows to not only arrest suspected terrorists, but bulldoze the homes of their family members. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Video Memphis is Bracing For
January 27, 2023 10:30 - 27 minutesFive Memphis police officers are charged with murder after a traffic stop turned deadly. LGBTQ+ rights advocates respond to reports that monogamous gay and bisexual men will be able to freely give blood. And the Republican National Committee convenes to select a leader. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Three Warnings" About a Child With a Gun
January 26, 2023 10:30 - 24 minutesAfter allegations that warnings were ignored, a superintendent is ousted during a contentious school board meeting in Virginia. The U.S. and Germany change their position on sending tanks to Ukraine. And federal authorities take down what they call a vast scheme to sell fake nursing diplomas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Three Days. Two Major Mass Shootings.
January 25, 2023 10:30 - 28 minutesCalifornians mourn another mass shooting, this time in a Bay Area farming community. The Justice Departments aims to disband Google's digital ad behemoth. And classified documents are found at the home of former Vice President Mike Pence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
“Keep On Dancing”: The Voices of Monterey Park
January 24, 2023 10:30 - 26 minutesSurvivors describe the massacre in Monterey Park, California. The FDA prepares to press for an overhaul in its vaccination guidelines. And a former high-ranking FBI official is charged with illegally helping a notorious Russian oligarch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
New Year’s Grief in Los Angeles
January 23, 2023 10:30 - 22 minutesThe man suspected of killing 10 people at a Lunar New Year celebration in California is found dead in his van. The Department of Justice finds more classified documents during a search of President Biden's home. And a protest over an environmental activist shot dead by police ends in vandalism and destruction in Atlanta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Introducing 'Truth and Lies: The Informant'
January 21, 2023 10:00 - 2 minutesFrom ABC Audio comes "Truth and Lies: The Informant," a remarkable story of an ordinary man who risked his life as an FBI informant to stop what would've been one of the worst terrorist attacks in U.S. history. A new five-part series, available on Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/3wgRdzb), Spotify (https://spoti.fi/3XFQm6X), Amazon Music (https://amzn.to/3ksWvFj), or wherever you're listening now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Charges Against Alec Baldwin
January 20, 2023 10:30 - 26 minutesNew Mexico prosecutors charge Alec Baldwin with involuntary manslaughter for the shooting on the set of his film, "Rust." The U.S. blows past its debt ceiling, prompting the Treasury Department to enact "extraordinary measures." And Jacinda Ardern resigns as prime minister of New Zealand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ukraine’s Darkening Winter
January 19, 2023 10:30 - 26 minutesA helicopter crash kills a high-ranking Ukrainian official as Russia targets civilians and infrastructure. Microsoft lays off 10,000 workers. And New Mexico's new attorney general begins implementing his platform of "child civil rights." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Arizona’s Water Wars
January 18, 2023 10:30 - 29 minutesAmid a worsening drought, leaders in Scottsdale, Arizona tell a nearby community it can no longer use city water for its homes. The Supreme Court hears the case of a transgender migrant who says she could be killed in her home country. And mental health advocates question a New York City policy empowering police to declare someone too mentally ill to remain on the streets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A Post-Election Shooting Spree
January 17, 2023 10:30 - 24 minutesNew Mexico police arrest a Republican candidate in a series of shootings at Democratic lawmakers' homes. Nepal authorities believe everyone on board a Yeti Airlines flight has died. And jury selection begins in the civil trial against Elon Musk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
An “Honor System” for Classified Documents?
January 16, 2023 10:30 - 30 minutesLawyers for President Biden discover more classified documents at his home. Congress prepares risky negotiations over the debt ceiling. And data show nearly half of adults under 30 are living with their parents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Biden's Document Jam
January 13, 2023 10:30 - 28 minutesAttorney General Merrick Garland appoints a special counsel to investigate classified documents found on his property. Deadly California storms leave the state in a precarious environmental situation. And Virginia officials expand their probe into why high schoolers weren't informed about National Merit recognition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Biggest Ground Stop Since 9/11
January 12, 2023 10:30 - 27 minutesA computer glitch forces the FAA to halt all takeoffs in the U.S. for hours. Fellow New York Republicans demand Rep. George Santos step down. And the arrest of a notorious misogynist sparks questions about young men in the digital age. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The "Three Amigos" Summit
January 11, 2023 10:30 - 29 minutesPresident Biden meets with his North American counterparts in Mexico. The Pentagon announces it will train Ukrainian forces on American soil. And in one of many communities divided over their futures, a solar company is run out of town. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nurses to Hospitals: You Might Feel a Pinch
January 10, 2023 10:30 - 27 minutesThousands of New York City nurses go on strike. The Department of Justice investigates classified documents discovered at President Biden's former offices. And the Federal Trade Commission proposes a ban on "non-compete clauses." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Road Less Gaveled: How McCarthy Finally Won
January 09, 2023 10:30 - 27 minutesAfter a near-brawl on the House floor, Kevin McCarthy officially takes over as speaker. In a near-replay of Jan. 6, Brazilian supporters of Jair Bolsonaro storm the country's government buildings. And Virginian lawmakers grapple with a school shooting by a 6-year-old boy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
January 6: Not Just a Date
January 06, 2023 10:30 - 28 minutesA Capitol Police officer shares his personal struggle with lasting trauma from the Jan. 6, 2021, attack. President Biden unveils a new two-pronged approach to the flood of migrants at the southern border. And, newly revealed evidence in the Moscow, Idaho, quadruple murder case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The FDA's New Prescription for Abortion Access
January 05, 2023 10:30 - 27 minutesA new federal policy will expand where abortion medication can be dispensed. The House Speaker's race enters a third day of voting, with no clear resolution in sight. And Ukrainians try to welcome defecting Russian soldiers with a new hotline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kevin Can Wait
January 04, 2023 10:30 - 26 minutesA Republican revolt pushes votes for House Speaker into a second day for the first time in a century. Hundreds of migrants arrive on a desolate Florida island. And Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro is spotted in Orlando. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Moment the NFL Was Dreading
January 03, 2023 10:30 - 29 minutesBuffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin collapses and receives CPR during an NFL game, prompting an unprecedented postponement. Kevin McCarthy desperately courts votes to make him Speaker of the House. And Buffalo residents describe terrifying moments as a winter blizzard turned deadly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What You Missed Over the Holidays
January 02, 2023 10:30 - 18 minutesNew year, new look! To start 2023, Brad breaks down the flurry of headlines that closed out 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
One Very Last Thing
December 30, 2022 10:30 - 40 minutesBack by popular demand, it's our annual One Last Thing show. Every episode of Start Here ends with a One Last Thing, a story that brings you to a new corner of the world and expands your mind. In 2022, Start Here told over 200 of these kinds of stories. On this holiday special, the Start Here crew gathers around the proverbial fireplace to share what they love about their favorite One Last Thing of 2022. There’s Barney’s 30th birthday, a theme song fit for Outer Space, surfing pups, and a cha...
Millennial Nostalgia: Why We Need the '90s
December 29, 2022 10:30 - 26 minutesEverything nowadays seems to be a throwback. We live in an era of movie remakes, '90s food fads returning, and songs from 20 years ago being remixed into top hits now. In short: nostalgia brings the past back into vogue, and reminds us of a “simpler time.” But could living in the past impact our future? Start Here producer Jen Newman helps to break down this phenomenon, and why people gravitate towards the past. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Joining the Hunt
December 28, 2022 10:30 - 16 minutesStart Here Social Media Producer Arielle Chester isn’t your typical hunter. 90 percent of hunters are male and 97 percent are white. Plus, the majority of registered hunters in America are over the age of 50. In a special episode, a growing subsection of American hunters describe what drew them to a sport that increasingly needs them to survive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Picture It: Who Made Your Favorite Emoji
December 27, 2022 10:30 - 26 minutesFrom “face-palm” to “tears of joy,” emoji are a great way to spice up a text message or get a point across. But where exactly do they come from? On this special episode of Start Here, producer Cameron Chertavian heads down the emoji rabbit hole, looking at how these now-ubiquitous pixelated images go from an idea in a creator's imagination to an icon on your phone. Cameron traces the complicated emoji-proposal process by speaking to a proposer, a linguist, and a member of the emoji governing ...
The Revolution Will Be Reenacted
December 26, 2022 10:30 - 32 minutesYou've seen historical reenactors at local parades or fairs, but there's a lot more to the craft than just dressing up in an 18th century-inspired outfit. First step, make sure you don't call it a "costume." Start Here producer Kelly Terez follows the path of becoming a Continental Army reenactor to find out what draws people to the costly hobby across the U.S. She joins one of the biggest reenactments of the year from a key point of the American Revolution: Gen. George Washington's crossing ...
The Congressional Wish List
December 23, 2022 10:30 - 27 minutesThe Senate passes a $1.7 trillion spending package, putting pressure on the House to approve it today. Disgraced crypto trader Sam Bankman-Fried arrives back in the U.S. to face fraud charges. And criminal justice advocates hail a record number of exonerations in 2022. DID YOU HEAR? “Start Here” has been nominated for two Signal Awards! You can vote for us here: https://abcaudio.com/signal-awards/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mr. Zelenskyy Goes to Washington
December 22, 2022 10:30 - 28 minutesUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy leaves his nation for the first time since Russia invaded to speak to American lawmakers. An incoming congressman from New York hides from view after large parts of his biography are questioned. And Benjamin Netanyahu establishes an uneasy alliance with far-right leaders in Israel. DID YOU HEAR? “Start Here” has been nominated for two Signal Awards! You can vote for us here: https://abcaudio.com/signal-awards/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...
Shock & Audit: Trump’s Taxes Will Go Public
December 21, 2022 10:30 - 29 minutesThe House Ways & Means Committee will release President Trump's tax returns, but only those from 2015-2020. Afghanistan begins barring women from universities. And Illinois eyes the end of cash bail. DID YOU HEAR? “Start Here” has been nominated for two Signal Awards! You can vote for us here: https://abcaudio.com/signal-awards/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan. 6th Committee to DOJ: Arrest That Man!
December 20, 2022 10:30 - 27 minutesThe House Select Committee on January 6th reveals its final conclusions, which include a criminal referral for former President Trump. The Supreme Court postpones a key immigration policy deadline. And a Catholic priest is defrocked by the Vatican after embracing right-wing political stances. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Jan. 6th Committee's Biggest Decision Yet
December 19, 2022 10:30 - 27 minutesThe House Select Committee on January 6th is expected to recommend criminal charges against former President Trump to the Justice Department. Taylor Lorenz and other reporters find themselves suddenly suspended from Elon Musk's Twitter. And a failed coup has resulted in violent protests across Peru. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
You Better Watch Out: COVID’s Holiday Plans
December 16, 2022 10:30 - 27 minutesAs infections accelerate, the nation's two largest metropolitan areas are urging residents to mask up. Lawmakers are increasingly entertaining the idea of banning TikTok. And "Harry & Meghan" spark new uproars in Britain. To order your free at-home COVID-19 test kits, visit covid.gov/tests Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Four-Day School Week
December 15, 2022 10:30 - 28 minutesAmid a teacher shortage, a Missouri school district becomes the latest to cut back to four days of classes per week. Russia swaps an American trapped behind front lines in Ukraine. And environmentalists call the sustainability of feminine hygiene products into question. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Crypto Urgency: Why SBF’s Arrest Matters
December 14, 2022 10:30 - 28 minutesProsecutors reveal charges against FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried. Federal agents crack down on cartel-run marijuana farms, likening conditions there to "narco slavery." And 10 years since Sandy Hook, school shooting witnesses write letters to future survivors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
FTX-tradited
December 13, 2022 10:30 - 25 minutesSam Bankman-Fried, founder of the collapsed cryptocurrency exchange FTX, is arrested in the Bahamas at the urging of American prosecutors. Border agents in El Paso, Texas, are overwhelmed by hundreds of migrants at a single checkpoint. And scientists herald a new energy era for nuclear fusion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices