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A straightforward look at the day's top news in 20 minutes. Powered by ABC News. Hosted by Brad Mielke.

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A straightforward look at the day's top news in 20 minutes. Powered by ABC News. Hosted by Brad Mielke.

    House Calls: Impeachment & Foreign Aid

    House Calls: Impeachment & Foreign Aid

    House 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. 

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    • 29 min
    Trump Trial: Day One

    Trump Trial: Day One

    Jurors 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.

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    • 23 min
    Iran’s Shadow War Explodes into View

    Iran’s Shadow War Explodes into View

    Iran 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.

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    • 25 min
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    Arizona’s Race to Repeal

    Arizona’s Race to Repeal

    Despite 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.

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    • 26 min
    The Return of Rising Inflation

    The Return of Rising Inflation

    Inflation 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. 

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    • 27 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
53 Ratings

53 Ratings

Artworkbylinda ,

Informative roundup of the news

A very informative show rounding up the daily news, expertly presented by the delightful Brad Mielke. His presentation and humour make it my premier morning go-to show.

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Ad girls’ voice making me ill!

Can you please use a different voice for all your ads?? Your current female ad voice has a vocal tone pattern and subtle fry that makes my stomach turn...not to mention overuse...please help!

Kyles1201 ,

Keeps me up to date

I live in Australia and love this Podcast. Every crazy thing happening in the US, keeps me up to date especially where the President is involved.
Keep up the great work

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