A straightforward look at the day's top news in 20 minutes. Powered by ABC News. Hosted by Brad Mielke.
21 min
In a stunning upset, Democrat Scott Colom wins Mississippi’s Senate race. British officials arrest a U.S. Army officer on espionage charges. And United Airlines says it will block artificial intelligence-powered agents from buying tickets, halting a key A.I. selling point. AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
28 min
Congressional Republicans bury an attempt to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. An Iranian man is charged with orchestrating a potential terror attack at a U.K. military base. And inflation rose last month faster than expected, which could prompt the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates. AP Photo/Nathan Howard Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
28 min
Nvidia’s stock drops as CEO Jensen Huang acknowledges an affair that the New York Times identifies as a potential Chinese spy. An impeachment resolution for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth makes its way to the House floor. And a new study reimagines how doctors understand concussions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
21 min
In a stunning upset, Democrat Scott Colom wins Mississippi’s Senate race. British officials arrest a U.S. Army officer on espionage charges. And United Airlines says it will block artificial intelligence-powered agents from buying tickets, halting a key A.I. selling point. AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
28 min
Congressional Republicans bury an attempt to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. An Iranian man is charged with orchestrating a potential terror attack at a U.K. military base. And inflation rose last month faster than expected, which could prompt the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates. AP Photo/Nathan Howard Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
28 min
Nvidia’s stock drops as CEO Jensen Huang acknowledges an affair that the New York Times identifies as a potential Chinese spy. An impeachment resolution for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth makes its way to the House floor. And a new study reimagines how doctors understand concussions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
24 min
President Trump replaces his pragmatic Chief of Staff Susie Wiles with longtime loyalist Stephen Miller. Lawyers descend on Mississippi as Senate vote-counting continues. And Elon Musk announces that Tesla will cease production of the Cybertruck. AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
47 min
Today, we're sharing a special episode from our sister podcast at ABC Audio, 'The Dropout.' When Erika Cheung joined Theranos just out of college, she believed in Elizabeth Holmes and her promise to revolutionize healthcare, but what she witnessed inside the company would eventually help expose its fraud. 13 years later, Erika talks to 'The Dropout' host Rebecca Jarvis about her experience watching 'You Can See Everything' - what she hopes people will take away from the film and the Elizabeth Holmes story - and what whistleblowers need most now. Find 'The Dropout' on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. And you can listen ad-free on Apple Podcasts when you subscribe to 20/20 True Crime+. Start your free trial at apple.co/2020truecrime today. Terms apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
26 min
Amid calls to distance himself from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, President Trump says he “intends” to keep him on board. Tech stocks plummet in the wake of Democratic victories. And comedian Russell Brand is convicted of rape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
26 min
As blame mounts within the GOP, Vice President JD Vance cites the Trump Administration’s war effort for Tuesday's blowout losses. House Speaker Mike Johnson will step away from his party leadership position. And voters take stands on a wide range of ballot measures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
18 min
Democrats will control both the Senate and the House. In a special edition, Brad asks ABC’s election night team what to make of a coast-to-coast rout. AP Photo/Eric Gay Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
28 min
It’s Election Day! Brad and the team break down the biggest midterm races to watch, and which scenarios could play out as the night goes on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
26 min
Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI) endorses Republican Mike Rogers instead of her primary rival Abdul El-Sayed. A judge dismisses the Justice Department’s request to set aside ballots in the Alaska senate race. And the Swift Observatory telescope is expected to come plummeting through Earth’s atmosphere this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
28 min
Prosecutors issue subpoenas in Alaska over allegations of political trickery. A top general is fired over suspicions he leaked classified information to the press. And Door Dash makes a $17 billion offer to buy Instacart, even as the FTC announces the companies are under scrutiny. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
28 min
With the midterms less than a week away, Democrats and Republicans accuse each other of election interference. A high-speed train crash prompts protests in Spain. And the political picture in Israel grows even murkier. AP Photo/Haven Daley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
25 min
President Trump makes yet another trip to Texas to stump for Republicans ahead of the midterms. Flavio Bolsonaro goes on the lam in Brazil, as the Trump White House offers a visa. And the Supreme Court rules that immigration judges cannot use their discretion in halting deportation cases. AP Photo/Alex Brandon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
28 min
Israelis head to the polls, while Brazilian candidate Flavio Bolsonaro refuses to concede a presidential race. A judge reinstates Maurene Comey as a federal prosecutor. And Anthropic files paperwork to potentially make the largest IPO in history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
20 min
Campaigns ramp up with a week left on the trail. Protests in France continue to spread across Europe, while authorities in France say they’ve launched a new security operation. And new guidance has been released surrounding GLP-1s and pregnancy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
28 min
The arrest of an 82 year-old Democratic state senator in Virginia, just ahead of the midterms, raises questions about whether politics are at play. Sources say the U.S. and Israel have drawn up plans for new Iran strikes. And vineyard owners say fewer people are drinking wine than at any time since Prohibition. AP Photo/Steve Helber Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
28 min
A Vivek Ramaswamy campaign ad featuring the estranged mother of Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton prompts controversy within the GOP. White House envoy Steve Witkoff marks the release of an American prisoner by calling Vladimir Putin a “humanitarian.” And authorities urge website developers to plug a vulnerability that could affect 70% of the world’s websites. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
28 min
President Trump is on a blitz through battleground states, but some major GOP donors have already given up the battle in certain races. Fewer Americans are buying and selling homes as mortgage rates spike. And Christina Applegate reveals a years-long misdiagnosis, saying whatever autoimmune disorder she has, it’s not multiple sclerosis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
27 min
As Russian attacks intensify, Ukraine’s president accuses President Trump of undermining him. The Justice Department charges 28 people in California with voting crimes. And NFL quarterback Jalen Hurts is ruled out for the season with dangerous blood clots, prompting questions about his medical treatment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
25 min
Protests turn into riots in cities across France. Authorities in Bend, Oregon reveal new details about the attack at an elementary school. And an ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll shows a record-low approval rating for President Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
28 min
A teenage gunman opens fire on an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, killing three students and a teacher. President Trump cancels plans to livestream a military execution. And American servicemembers patrol the Strait of Hormuz in the midst of attacks from Iran-backed groups. AP Photo/Joe Kline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
26 min
A federal report shows inflation accelerating. A woman alleges that a group of men stood cheering as she was sexually assaulted at a fraternity party near the University of Chicago. And Elon Musk says that a crucial satellite system failed Ukraine on the orders of the U.S. government. AP Photo/David Zalubowski We're excited to share that Start Here has been nominated for four Signal Awards. If you enjoy the show, please take a moment to vote for Start Here in the Signal Listener's Choice Awards. Every vote helps, and it only takes a minute: https://abcaudio.com/signalawards (Thank you!!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
27 min
Following a surgery, the Vatican announces Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer. Kimberly Guilfoyle resigns as the U.S. ambassador to Greece. And Six Flags temporarily closes several rollercoasters after a death at a Georgia theme park. AP Photo/Andrew Medichini We're excited to share that Start Here has been nominated for four Signal Awards. If you enjoy the show, please take a moment to vote for Start Here in the Signal Listener's Choice Awards. Every vote helps, and it only takes a minute: https://abcaudio.com/signalawards (Thank you!!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
27 min
Federal agents search the house of Rep. Ilhan Omar. Fighting intensifies between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis. And a new expedition hopes to locate Amelia Earhart’s plane. AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite We're excited to share that Start Here has been nominated for four Signal Awards. If you enjoy the show, please take a moment to vote for Start Here in the Signal Listener's Choice Awards. Every vote helps, and it only takes a minute: https://abcaudio.com/signalawards (Thank you!!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
21 min
Hurricane Isaias mows down trees around the Gulf Coast, causing multiple deaths and leaving nearly a million without power. President Trump declares an “energy ceasefire,” confusing Ukraine and leaving Russia to continue attacks on the energy grid. And thieves make off with 30,000 bottles of fine Italian wine. AP Photo/Gerald Herbert We're excited to share that Start Here has been nominated for four Signal Awards. If you enjoy the show, please take a moment to vote for Start Here in the Signal Listener's Choice Awards. Every vote helps, and it only takes a minute: https://abcaudio.com/signalawards (Thank you!!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
28 min
A Trump donor claims Amb. Kimberly Guilfoyle asked for $100,000 for help from the Trump family. Federal prosecutors charge deposed Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro with torture crimes. And sailors aboard the USS Lincoln finally return home from a record-setting deployment. We're excited to share that Start Here has been nominated for four Signal Awards. If you enjoy the show, please take a moment to vote for Start Here in the Signal Listener's Choice Awards. Every vote helps, and it only takes a minute: https://abcaudio.com/signalawards (Thank you!!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
28 min
Lawyers for Christa Pike say she is alive and speaking following a botched execution attempt. Republican candidates are increasingly breaking from President Trump on debate stages. And a couple is under arrest in California after allegedly raising more than 20 children in abusive conditions. Tennessee Department of Correction via AP We're excited to share that Start Here has been nominated for four Signal Awards. If you enjoy the show, please take a moment to vote for Start Here in the Signal Listener's Choice Awards. Every vote helps, and it only takes a minute: https://abcaudio.com/signalawards (Thank you!!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
28 min
Student-led protests in France spread across dozens of cities, with hundreds of arrests. ABC investigates the phenomenon of sinkholes left by abandoned mines. And Starbucks faces a lawsuit over its “sugar-free” drinks menu. AP Photo/Teresa Suarez We're excited to share that Start Here has been nominated for four Signal Awards. If you enjoy the show, please take a moment to vote for Start Here in the Signal Listener's Choice Awards. Every vote helps, and it only takes a minute: https://abcaudio.com/signalawards (Thank you!!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
28 min
The U.S. Supreme Court begins its fall term by considering an environmental suit against oil companies. Voice recordings show Cornell student “Jane Doe” confronting the man she accused of orchestrating a gang rape. And several polls show Democrats pulling even - or even ahead - in red states’ Senate races. AP Photo/J.Scott Applewhite We're excited to share that Start Here has been nominated for four Signal Awards. If you enjoy the show, please take a moment to vote for Start Here in the Signal Listener's Choice Awards. Every vote helps, and it only takes a minute: https://abcaudio.com/signalawards (Thank you!!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
24 min
Cornell University’s president issues a statement to students amid new revelations about what information prosecutors relied on when assessing the claims. Israeli and Emirati authorities describe what they knew about the Omani pilot suspected of trying to take down a FlyDubai flight. And Russia launches “anti-epidemic” measures after an unknown sickness near a lab specializing in plague. We're excited to share that Start Here has been nominated for four Signal Awards. If you enjoy the show, please take a moment to vote for Start Here in the Signal Listener's Choice Awards. Every vote helps, and it only takes a minute: https://abcaudio.com/signalawards (Thank you!!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
29 min
A botched execution in Tennessee raises new questions about the effectiveness and morality of lethal injections. Israel claims the co-pilot who tried to take down a plane was motivated by a hatred for Jews. And fire departments are using new AI-powered tools to fight wildfires. We're excited to share that Start Here has been nominated for four Signal Awards. If you enjoy the show, please take a moment to vote for Start Here in the Signal Listener's Choice Awards. Every vote helps, and it only takes a minute: https://abcaudio.com/signalawards (Thank you!!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
28 min
A FlyDubai pilot stabs his colleague and tries to take down a jetliner with more than 170 Israelis on board. As original documents about a rape allegation become public, Cornell agrees to an independent investigation. And today marks the beginning of new SNAP reforms that could affect how people get food assistance. We're excited to share that Start Here has been nominated for four Signal Awards. If you enjoy the show, please take a moment to vote for Start Here in the Signal Listener's Choice Awards. Every vote helps, and it only takes a minute: https://abcaudio.com/signalawards (Thank you!!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
28 min
We're excited to share that Start Here has been nominated for four Signal Awards. If you enjoy the show, please take a moment to vote for Start Here in the Signal Listener's Choice Awards. Every vote helps, and it only takes a minute: https://abcaudio.com/signalawards (Thank you!!) In today's episode, tech CEOs convene at the White House for an “A.I. Summit.” Cornell reckons with elevated reports of sexual assault on its campus. And a hearing featuring former Special Counsel Jack Smith results in an embarrassing fact-check. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
28 min
In the face of growing public outcry, prosecutors in Ithaca, New York re-open a criminal inquiry into an alleged gang rape at Cornell University. Police in the U.K. release all five suspects who were arrested for an alleged bomb plot, citing lack of evidence. And in his first broadcast interview since being released from Russian custody, Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich tells ABC’s George Stephanopoulos about his detention. AP Photo/Heather Ainsworth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
26 min
British police announce they’ve made arrests in a suspected terror plot near an air base that is used by U.S. troops. More young people are seeking assisted suicide in the face of severe mental health conditions. And stormwater breaches seawalls in New Jersey as a powerful nor’easter comes ashore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
25 min
President Trump welcomes Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House, with artificial intelligence, Taiwan, and other topics on the agenda. A judge shows concern that his order to reinstate reporters at the White House could go unheeded. And the Navy Secretary reveals there were at least eight suicide attempts during a recent air carrier group deployment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
27 min
As new polling shows Americans’ deep skepticism of the conflict in Iran, Republican candidates are increasingly distancing themselves from President Trump. The FBI investigates a potential hack. And Six Flags faces a growing number of lawsuits over alleged brain injuries from roller coaster riders. AP Photo/J.Scott Applewhite Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
27 min
In the face of angry world leaders and worried Republicans, President Trump threatens Iran at the United Nations. Lindsay Clancy’s lawyers ask a judge to question the juror who refused to acquit her. And the “Looksmaxxer” known as Clavicular is charged with rape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
25 min
Local officials denounce ICE’s handling of a shooting in Austin, Texas. Flights are snarled across the eastern U.S. after a 600 foot fiber optic cable is damaged. And White House reporters pressure the Trump Administration to lift its ban on certain news outlets. AP Photo/Eric Gay Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
24 min
Trump calls for his planned DC monument to be used as a sniper and drone facility. Yemen's Houthi rebels target Riyadh. And Google’s AI model goes rogue hacking other companies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
24 min
Leaked images show extensive damage to military bases in the Middle East. Russia sanctions bill makes it out of the House. And Kennedy Center demolition speculation rises. AP Photo/Stella Martany Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
27 min
The Federal Reserve raises interest rates for the first time since 2023. A new report shows the government paid employees $9.5 billion not to work last year. And conjoined two-year-old twins are successfully separated in St. Louis. AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
28 min
Hours after a judge ruled that Donald Trump’s name can’t go on the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Trump allies on the board of directors announce the performance venue is shutting down. The Trump family distances itself from a Russian oligarch who paid for Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding party. And Kash Patel fields questions about FBI recruitment policies, including a now-voided ban on bestiality. AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
27 min
President Trump doubles down on pushing American artificial intelligence firms forward. A government watchdog describes “Alligator Alcatraz” detainees staying in cage-like structures for hours at a time. And the Environmental Protection Agency plans to drop Biden-era emissions standards for power plants. AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
27 min
A series of leaders, from tech CEOs to politicians, call for a slowdown in AI development. Saudi Arabia announces the shutdown of a key oil pipeline as it comes under attack. And a third person in Pennsylvania dies from the measles. AP Photo/Patrick Sison Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
28 min
On the 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks, victims’ families call on the White House to hold Saudi Arabia responsible. The Supreme Court forces Missouri to abandon redrawn congressional maps. And scientists believe the planet Mercury has been shrinking faster than previously thought. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
28 min
President Trump addresses a Republican midterm convention, as legal experts raise questions about his payments to staffers. Aviation officials examine new evidence from the Amazon cargo jet crash. And Apple’s new CEO introduces new products, while facing questions about artificial intelligence breakthroughs. AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
26 min
As Canada implements new tariffs on American products, President Trump calls out Canadian firm Bombardier. A trove of documents suggests that New York officials withheld information about toxic air quality in the wake of the September 11th terror attacks. And President Trump will speak at a first-of-its-kind “midterm convention.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
23 min
An Amazon Prime cargo plane overruns a Miami runway, killing five and injuring several more. Prosecutors decide whether to take Lindsay Clancy to trial again. And an armed man lunges at Ohio gubernatorial nominee Amy Acton, prompting questions about security and political violence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
22 min
In a Labor Day special, Brad and Mike Dobuski recap recent reporting about how artificial intelligence is re-shaping work, and how an evolving economy is affecting our most significant purchases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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