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Calling an Audible on "Race Norming"
December 28, 2021 10:30 - 23 minutesAs we continue updating the biggest stories of 2021, ESPN's Ryan Smith and ABC Investigative Producer Pete Madden describe their groundbreaking report on NFL concussion settlements -- and describe the widespread changes in medicine that followed.
Afghanistan's "Pineapple Express"
December 27, 2021 10:30 - 29 minutesIn a special edition of "Start Here," we revisit a conversation with a woman desperately trying to get her family out of Afghanistan as Kabul fell. Meanwhile, a former Green Beret speaks to us after helping hundreds of Afghan military contacts escape -- some of which who now live down the road from him.
Biden on COVID: “Nothing’s Been Good Enough”
December 23, 2021 10:30 - 27 minutesWith Omicron cases surging, President Biden sits down with David Muir. In a big reversal, the White House pushes back student loan payments. And a 110-year prison term ignites a debate over mandatory sentencing guidelines.
165 Miles: Tracking Kentucky's Longest Tornado
December 22, 2021 10:30 - 22 minutesIn the aftermath of the longest-track tornado in nearly a century, Brad retraces the 165-mile path that decimated Kentucky communities. How to help: American Red Cross Team Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund Feeding America Kentucky Heartland CARE
Mandates, Not Lockdowns
December 21, 2021 10:30 - 25 minutesPresident Biden is set to unveil new steps to battle the explosive rise of the Omicron variant, fresh off his own potential exposure to the virus. A federal jury in New York deliberates whether Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell is a criminal accomplice or innocent scapegoat. And, worried about rising extremism in the ranks, the Pentagon sets a detailed action plan for military commanders to crack down on potential bad actors.
Build Back... Never?
December 20, 2021 10:30 - 27 minutesSen. Joe Manchin deals a potential death-blow to President Biden's "Build Back Better" plan. Can any of Democrats' social agenda survive? As Omicron sweeps the U.S., many are wondering why Americans who are vaccinated and boosted can't just cope with the virus like they do the seasonal flu. And, why a viral TikTok threat has disrupted dozens of school systems across several states just before Christmas.
Your Omicron FAQ’s, Answered
December 17, 2021 10:30 - 27 minutesWith Omicron cases spreading faster than they can be measured, the CDC says Americans should choose the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines over Johnson & Johnson. The FDA clears the way for abortion pills in the mail. And former Minnesota police officer Kim Potter prepares to take the stand.
Omicron in 60 Seconds: COVID's New Acceleration
December 16, 2021 10:30 - 28 minutesAs COVID outbreaks cause schools and businesses to contemplate shutdowns, officials outline why Americans need a third vaccine dose sooner than later. The Federal Reserve plans to increase interest rates. And with little foreign aid, experts warn of mass starvations in Afghanistan.
"POTUS Needs to Calm This **** Down"
December 15, 2021 10:30 - 27 minutesAs former President Trump's chief of staff is held in contempt of Congress, texts from his cell phone reveal what prominent conservatives thought of the January 6th attacks in real time. Doctors confirm a former NFL player who went on a shooting spree suffered from head injuries. And as the COVID-19 death toll passes 800,000, a growing number of American children have lost their parents.
Trapped In a Tornado
December 14, 2021 10:30 - 26 minutesNew details emerge from Mayfield, Kentucky as more candle factory workers are located. British residents rush to get booster shots as the government warns of a "tidal" wave of COVID-19 infections. And millions prepare to resume student loan payments for the first time in nearly two years.
“Everything is Gone”
December 13, 2021 10:30 - 26 minutesAn unprecedented tornado rips through Kentucky and several other states. As officials predict more dead yet to be discovered, meteorologists ponder whether tornado patterns could be changing. And a Supreme Court ruling on a Texas law restricting abortion prompts liberal governors to suggest laws that could do the same thing for guns.
Breaking Ranks on Military Sexual Assaults
December 10, 2021 10:30 - 29 minutesSen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., tells "Start Here" why she decided not to vote for the military sexual assault measure she championed for years. Starbucks employees vote to unionize at a Buffalo location. And Jussie Smollett is convicted of five counts after fabricating an attack.
Inside The CDC’s “War Room”
December 09, 2021 10:30 - 26 minutesAs the CDC examines the Omicron variant, CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky gives an exclusive interview. Starbucks braces for the results of a crucial union vote in Buffalo. And Instagram's leader defends the social media site to Congress.
Call Me By Your NATO
December 08, 2021 10:30 - 25 minutesWith Russian troops amassing near Ukraine, President Biden confronts Vladimir Putin. A trial begins in Minnesota after a police officer shot an unarmed Black man square in the chest. And an Amazon Web Services outage takes down sites around the world.
Kremlin Calling
December 07, 2021 10:30 - 27 minutesWith growing tensions on the Ukrainian front, President Biden prepares for a high-stakes video summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. A COVID patient describes what it's like to be told he'd contracted the Omicron variant. And the U.S. announces a "diplomatic boycott" against the Olympic Games in Beijing.
Parent-Teacher Conscience: Who's to Blame in Michigan?
December 06, 2021 10:30 - 24 minutesThe parents of an alleged school shooter are charged for their role in the attack. Intelligence officials reportedly believe Russia could be planning an all-out invasion of Ukraine. And despite President Biden's objections to his predecessor's "Remain in Mexico" policy, the Biden White House is about to reinstate it today.
Gov Just Wants to Have Funds
December 03, 2021 10:30 - 26 minutesAfter a standoff among Senate Republicans, Congress passes a stopgap funding measure to avoid a shutdown. In an ABC News exclusive, Alec Baldwin claims he never pulled the trigger of the gun that killed a cinematographer. And more Omicron variant infections pop up around the U.S.
Primed for a Post-Roe Possibility
December 02, 2021 10:30 - 27 minutesA historic day at the Supreme Court as the justices hear oral arguments in an abortion case that could redefine reproductive health care in America. The White House rolls out a new plan for fighting COVID-19 this winter. And heartbreaking details emerge about the deadly school shooting in Oxford, Michigan.
Front Roe Seat at SCOTUS
December 01, 2021 10:30 - 28 minutesAfter a flurry of new anti-abortion laws in states around the country, the Supreme Court hears arguments in a case that directly challenges whether a woman has a constitutional right to an abortion. Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes is grilled by prosecutors in the landmark fraud case. And migrants stranded in Belarus are being housed in an unsanitary, over-crowded warehouse.
Sit Back and Re-Vax
November 30, 2021 10:30 - 27 minutesAs President Biden stresses the importance of vaccines, the White House delays a key part of its federal vaccine mandate. The National Labor Relations Board calls for a re-vote in Bessemer, Alabama, saying Amazon interfered with unionization efforts. And in an alarming show of force, Chinese fighter jets are flying deeper and deeper into Taiwanese airspace.
Meet the Omicron Variant
November 29, 2021 10:30 - 25 minutesMarkets shudder and doctors preach calm as World Health Organization declares a new "variant of concern." Congress returns to Washington with a potential government shutdown looming. And Jeffrey Epstein's former associate Ghislaine Maxwell faces a jury.
The Secret Life of Spam Calls
November 26, 2021 10:30 - 28 minutesIn a special Black Friday episode, "Start Here" explores why spam calls and texts have exploded despite government restrictions.
The Gassed & The Furious
November 24, 2021 10:30 - 27 minutesIn a bid to lower gas prices, President Biden will tap the nation's strategic oil reserves. Organizers of an infamous Charlottesville, Virginia protest are found liable in a civil trial. And Ethiopia teeters toward outright disaster as the country's prime minister announces he'll join the fight against rebels himself.
Christmas Fear: How a Parade Turned Deadly
November 23, 2021 10:30 - 27 minutesPolice reveal new allegations surrounding a deadly Wisconsin crash. The jury prepares to deliberate over the killing of Ahmaud Arbery. And election workers weigh whether to quit after a rash of death threats.
A Christmas Horror Story
November 22, 2021 10:30 - 26 minutesA Christmas parade in Wisconsin turns terrifying and deadly. The Kyle Rittenhouse verdict sends a message about the U.S. justice system. Americans rush to get COVID-19 vaccine boosters ahead of the holidays. And a missing Chinese tennis star resurfaces.
Introducing 'Man in the Arena' from ESPN
November 20, 2021 10:00 - 2 minutesWhether you love him or hate him or are somehow completely indifferent, you’ve probably spent at least some of the last 20 years thinking about Tom Brady. Brady has altered friendships, families and communities. He’s changed the trajectory of careers and reputations, enabled fairy tale dreams to be both realized and dashed. 'Man In the Arena' is a new 10-part series from ESPN and Religion of Sports that looks at those two decades of Brady through the eyes of the fans and the haters, those in ...
Pete Buttigieg’s Trillion Dollar Road Trip
November 19, 2021 10:30 - 30 minutesWith a trillion dollars of infrastructure money waiting to be spent, Brad interviews Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. The CDC prepares to greenlight "boosters for all." And Diane Sawyer gets an exclusive interview with two of the "Turpin Children" who managed to flee their abusive parents.
Malcolm Ex-onerated
November 18, 2021 10:30 - 26 minutesHalf a century after Malcolm X was assassinated, the men convicted as accomplices are about to be cleared. In an exclusive interview, George Stephanopoulos asks Vice President Kamala Harris how the White House will keep inflation under control. And a new report shows more Americans overdosed on drugs during the pandemic than ever before.
Dopesick: What Purdue Pharma Knew About Opioids
November 17, 2021 17:00 - 34 minutesIn a special edition of "Start Here," Brad interviews Danny Strong, the creator of the Hulu show "Dopesick," along with former U.S. Attorney John Brownlee, about the explosion of OxyContin that resulted in millions of addicted Americans.
OSHA’s Twelve: Biden's Mandate Lottery
November 17, 2021 10:30 - 26 minutesA growing number of lawsuits against the Biden administration's workplace COVID mandate has resulted in federal courts holding a "lottery" to offer a ruling. The prosecution rests in trial for the shooting of Ahmaud Arbery. And American officials are outraged after "space debris" from a Russian laser endangered astronauts.
Kenosha Braces, Again
November 16, 2021 10:30 - 28 minutesThe jury gets the case in the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse. As COVID cases rise, states are encouraging residents to celebrate Thanksgiving together...but to get a booster shot beforehand if possible. And new "anti-division laws," meant to sideline uncomfortable racial conversations, are resulting in nervous teachers.
BIF Is Popular. Biden’s Not.
November 15, 2021 10:30 - 26 minutesPresident Biden prepares to sign his signature piece of legislation. An ally of former President Trump is indicted for his refusal to answer congressional questions. And a conflict on the border of Belarus escalates, with thousands of migrants' lives on the line.
January Nix: The House’s Subpoena Problem
November 12, 2021 10:30 - 27 minutesAhead of today's deadline, a judge delays Congress from getting key documents in its investigation into January 6th. Russian troops piled up on the Ukrainian border stoke fears of another invasion. And Britney Spears prepares for what could be the end of her conservatorship.
Kyle Rittenhouse Takes the Stand
November 11, 2021 10:30 - 27 minutesIn dramatic testimony, the man who killed two people during Kenosha protests breaks down on the stand. Colorado hospitals go into emergency mode as COVID cases surge. And a new study could pave the way to psychedelics being used to treat depression.
Overdosed, Then Overruled
November 10, 2021 10:30 - 28 minutesOklahoma's Supreme Court overturns a landmark ruling that declared Johnson & Johnson liable for opioid deaths. Amazon and other companies scramble for seasonal employees. And a California woman alleges her fertility clinic implanted the embryo of the wrong baby in her womb.
A New Type of “Rage” for Travis Scott
November 09, 2021 10:30 - 27 minutesLawsuits are being leveled and the FBI is involved after a Houston music festival ends in tragedy. A man shot by Kyle Rittenhouse testifies in a Kenosha murder trial. And an Alaska community debates whether to increase logging in America's largest rainforest.
A Big BIF’ing Deal
November 08, 2021 10:30 - 27 minutesAfter a whirlwind of deal-making, President Biden prepares to sign a massive infrastructure bill. Eight Texas concertgoers die amid crushing crowds. And terrorists target the Iraqi prime minister using armed drones.
#JurySoWhite
November 05, 2021 09:30 - 24 minutesThe Ahmaud Arbery murder case gets underway with an overwhelmingly white jury. Gas prices hit a peak. And Brad hits the water to learn how to mitigate escalating flood disasters.
The Right to Rare Arms
November 04, 2021 09:30 - 28 minutesThe Supreme Court appears likely to expand who can carry a concealed weapon. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy narrowly escapes an upset, but it's not making Democrats confident about chances in the midterms. And the Biden administration gets ready to implement strict rules for businesses on COVID mandates.
Virginia Victory for the GOP
November 03, 2021 09:30 - 27 minutesRepublican Glenn Youngkin outperforms expectations in the Virginia governor's race. The CDC recommends a COVID vaccine for children as young as five. And as leaders strike a climate agreement, India grapples with its soaring coal needs.
The Climate Famine
November 02, 2021 09:30 - 27 minutesDavid Muir travels to witness a famine induced by climate change. The Supreme Court hears a fast-tracked case on Texas abortions. And Virginia voters head to the polls for what could be a bellwether election.
Earth’s Last Chance?
November 01, 2021 09:30 - 29 minutesLeaders gather in Glasgow for a crucial climate conference. Supply chain experts predict computer chip shortages years in the future. And Minneapolis voters prepare to decide whether to restructure their entire police force.
Facebook’s New Name: Meta Worse?
October 29, 2021 09:30 - 29 minutesFacebook founder Mark Zuckerberg announces a new company name, and a new company focus. President Biden projects confidence about a spending framework - but progressives appear willing to hold out. And fights over a pipeline on tribal land are igniting physical confrontations.
Build Back Later
October 28, 2021 09:30 - 26 minutesSenate Democrats erupt as Joe Manchin appears to rule out paid family leave in spending bill negotiations. New Mexico law enforcement say the bullet that killed a cinematographer wasn't the only live round on set. And Delta Air Lines implements an experimental facial recognition system.
Cool Vaxx Autumn?
October 27, 2021 09:30 - 26 minutesIn a confidence-building development, an FDA panel gives a thumbs-up to child vaccinations. Pentagon officials say ISIS-K could expand its ambitions to attack U.S. targets within 6 months. And an NHL team releases an investigation into allegations that a coach sexually assaulted a player.
Facebook: Fewer Friends, But More Customers
October 26, 2021 09:30 - 27 minutesDespite damaging leaks and public distrust, Facebook reports strong quarterly earnings. A coup in Sudan threatens democracy for a country that has tried to distance itself from dictatorship. And students in Philadelphia say they're too scared of gunfire to go to school.
Check the Safety: The Baldwin Gun Accident
October 25, 2021 09:30 - 28 minutesFormer crew members allege the set of "Rust" had safety concerns before a deadly misfire. Democrats grow more hopeful about a potential spending deal. And Virginia's candidates for governor prepare for a final week of campaigning.
How Brian Laundrie’s Body Was Found
October 22, 2021 09:30 - 27 minutesWeeks after the death of Gabby Petito, the remains of her traveling companion are found in a Florida park. Pentagon and intelligence officials issue new national security warnings as a direct result of climate change. And Howard University erupts in protests as students claim their dorm rooms are unlivable.
The Boost is Loose: FDA Expands Eligibility
October 21, 2021 09:30 - 28 minutesThrough a series of guidelines, the FDA authorizes booster shots for millions more Americans. Parkland families react to a guilty plea. And a Democratic spending bill continues to be pared down.
Subscription Canceled: the Netflix Walkout
October 20, 2021 09:30 - 27 minutesA group of trans Netflix employees organize a walkout over a Dave Chappelle stand-up special. The Haitian gang that kidnapped 17 volunteers demands $1 million ransom per abductee. And a new plan from the FDA could make hearing aids available over-the-counter, at a much cheaper price.