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  • 24 minutes 36 seconds
    The Race to Rescue Earthquake Victims in Asia

    An earthquake with an epicenter in Myanmar devastates Southeast Asia. Officials in Greenland and Denmark react to a controversial visit from Vice President JD Vance, as President Trump questions whether he’s limited to two terms in office. And a growing movement of “biohackers” are implanting themselves with small pieces of technology, from magnets to microchips. 

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    31 March 2025, 9:30 am
  • 40 minutes 7 seconds
    Bad Rap: Party's Over

    Introducing a new podcast from 20/20 and ABC Audio, "Bad Rap: The Case Against Diddy." In this six-part series, ABC News legal contributor and past Start Here guest Brian Buckmire takes listeners inside the rise and fall of Diddy, tracing how whispers of abuse came to light and led to his downfall.


    This is episode one, "Party's Over." Diddy was a legendary party host. His star-studded "white parties" were glittering displays of wealth and social capital that started in the world of hip-hop, and ultimately expanded far beyond it. But after a criminal indictment alleging sex trafficking, Diddy is now locked up, fighting to prove his innocence, stuck in a place that couldn’t be more different from the luxury he’s used to.


    To hear the rest of the series, follow "Bad Rap: The Case Against Diddy" on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

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    29 March 2025, 7:00 am
  • 19 minutes 26 seconds
    Majority Rules: Trump Withdraws Cabinet Nom

    President Trump pulls Rep. Elise Stefanik’s nomination to be UN ambassador amid concerns over a tight Republican majority in the House. The arrest video of a Tufts University PhD student on a visa draws outrage from immigration activists. And, graduates from the University of Maryland will hear a commencement speech from a Muppet.


    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 March 2025, 9:30 am
  • 31 minutes 32 seconds
    The “Unclassified” Texts Sound Very Classified

    More exchanges from the Trump cabinet Signal group chat are published. The Supreme Court upholds federal regulations on ghost gun kits. And six months after Helene decimated North Carolina, some areas are now facing wildfire threats.


    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 March 2025, 9:30 am
  • 25 minutes 34 seconds
    Trump's Signal: Downplay the Leak

    President Trump downplays the leaked Signal group chat among his cabinet, blaming the journalist who was accidentally included. The U.S. says Russia and Ukraine have agreed to stop fighting in the Black Sea. And, American wine distributors are warning against potential tariffs.


    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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    26 March 2025, 9:30 am
  • 27 minutes 47 seconds
    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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    25 March 2025, 9:30 am
  • 24 minutes 40 seconds
    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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    24 March 2025, 9:30 am
  • 32 minutes 23 seconds
    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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    22 March 2025, 9:30 am
  • 28 minutes 12 seconds
    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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    21 March 2025, 9:30 am
  • 25 minutes 22 seconds
    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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    20 March 2025, 9:30 am
  • 30 minutes 40 seconds
    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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    19 March 2025, 9:30 am
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