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- political news
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- 🇺🇸US · Daily News#13300K to 1M
- 🇨🇦CA · Daily News#33100K to 300K
- 🇦🇺AU · Daily News#6630K to 100K
- 🇬🇧GB · Daily News#1335K to 30K
- 🇩🇪DE · Daily News#1755K to 30K
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187K to 622K🎙 Daily cadence·50 episodes·Last published 2d ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
622K to 2.1M🇺🇸48%🇨🇦14%🇦🇺5%+42 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
342K to 1.1M
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25 Years Later, New 9/11 Accusations
Sep 11, 2026
28m 25s
The GOP’s Unconventional Convention
Sep 10, 2026
28m 01s
Blame Canada: Trump’s New Trade Threat
Sep 9, 2026
26m 28s
A Deadly Amazon Cargo Plane Crash
Sep 8, 2026
23m 16s
How We’re Laboring…and How We’re Spending
Sep 7, 2026
22m 55s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 9/11/26 |  25 Years Later, New 9/11 Accusations | 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 | 28m 25s | ||||||
| 9/10/26 |  The GOP’s Unconventional Convention | 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 | 28m 01s | ||||||
| 9/9/26 |  Blame Canada: Trump’s New Trade Threat | 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 | 26m 28s | ||||||
| 9/8/26 |  A Deadly Amazon Cargo Plane Crash | 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 | 23m 16s | ||||||
| 9/7/26 |  How We’re Laboring…and How We’re Spending | 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 | 22m 55s | ||||||
| 9/4/26 |  Trump’s DOJ Arrests an ICE Agent | An ICE agent who allegedly shot a Venezuelan migrant in the leg and then lied about it surrenders to federal authorities. Defense attorneys for Lindsay Clancy ask a judge to dismiss the juror reportedly holding up an acquittal. And feminist icon Gloria Steinem dies at 92. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 27m 04s | ||||||
| 9/3/26 |  Why NYC Banned AI in Schools | New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announces a public school ban on artificial intelligence in grades K-8. Democrats react to Sen. Ed Markey’s primary victory in Massachusetts. And New Jersey asks the Supreme Court to allow states to regulate prediction markets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 24m 40s | ||||||
| 9/2/26 |  Fresh Iran Strikes Spark Global Concerns | As the U.S. unleashes missiles on the Iranian coastline, Iran responds with strikes around the Middle East. The global bond market enters gut-check territory. And Germany accuses Russia of deploying an explosive-laden drone near the Leipzig airport. PHOTO: U.S. Navy photo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 28m 20s | ||||||
| 9/1/26 |  What Happened with Grand Canyon Flash Flood? | Dozens rescued from Grand Canyon flooding. The US marks 6 months of war with Iran. And Trump asks the Supreme Court to allow firing of transgender military service members. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 25m 50s | ||||||
| 8/31/26 |  Trump’s Massive Oil Deal with Venezuela | Facing soaring gas prices, President Trump announces a landmark deal to control millions of gallons of Venezuelan oil. Authorities in Nepal begin laying bodies of flood victims in mass graves. And NASA celebrates the launch of the most advanced space telescope in history. AP Photo/Pedro Mattey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 23m 40s | ||||||
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| 8/28/26 |  Nepal’s 60 Mile Disaster Zone | The number of people missing in Nepal rises past a thousand. President Trump officially proposes a name change for Lake Ontario. And the Lindsay Clancy murder trial heads to a jury. AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 23m 43s | ||||||
| 8/27/26 |  Meta’s Mega Settlement | Meta reaches a landmark settlement with nearly every American state, promising $18 billion and new policies for teenage users. A landslide tears through towns in Nepal, leaving hundreds missing. And Democrat-controlled states sue the Trump Administration over new policies for mail ballots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 28m 57s | ||||||
| 8/26/26 |  How Many NFL Players Have CTE? | A new study claims 1 in 4 NFL players who died in a five-year stretch have been diagnosed with the brain disease CTE. Canada announces tough new tariffs in retaliation to President Trump. And tributes pour in for Dolly Parton, who has died at age 80. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 27m 22s | ||||||
| 8/25/26 |  No Canada: Trump’s Risky Tariff Strategy | President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney escalate their trade war on imports including cars. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent threatens new sanctions against Iranian trading partners. And the Hawk wildfire prompts tens of thousands of Reno residents to evacuate. PHOTO: Dax Melmer/The Canadian Press via AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 24m 00s | ||||||
| 8/24/26 |  Canada: This Means (Trade) War | As Mark Carney declares economic “war” against the United States, new tariffs kick in on Canadian imports. The U.S. Postal Service announces a forthcoming rule that will compel states to furnish identifying data for mailed ballots. And Chief Justice John Roberts gives President Trump the green light to continue constructing a new White House ballroom – for now. Photo: Patrick Doyle/The Canadian Press via AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 26m 21s | ||||||
| 8/22/26 |  Introducing 'What Happened to the McStays?' | Today, we're sharing something a little different. This is the first episode of the latest true crime podcast from 20/20 and ABC Audio, "What Happened to the McStays?", hosted by Ashan Singh. The McStay family home is found frozen in time — and spurs a yearslong mystery. To keep listening, follow 'What Happened to the McStays?' for free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Or subscribe to 20/20 True Crime+ to get access to new episodes early and ad-free, plus unlock exclusive bonus content from 20/20 and hundreds of episodes from the 20/20 true crime vault. Visit apple.co/2020truecrime to subscribe now. Terms apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 27m 48s | ||||||
| 8/21/26 |  Swalwell Seizure: FBI Probing Fmr. Congressman | Federal agents seize former Rep. Eric Swalwell’s phone before searching his Washington home. The U.S. deficit surges past $40 trillion. And Harry and Meghan return to a skeptical British public. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 25m 56s | ||||||
| 8/20/26 |  Could mRNA Give Us a Cancer Vaccine? | Drugmakers Merck and Moderna unveil a study claiming an experimental mRNA vaccine reduced recurrence of melanoma. Progressive Democrats surprise analysts with primary wins in Florida. And a former Ukrainian defense minister says Volodymyr Zelenskyy should face a wartime election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 28m 52s | ||||||
| 8/19/26 |  That’s So Meta: Landmark Tech Trial Begins | Attorneys give opening statements in a landmark case taking on Meta’s policies for young users. Shipping traffic slows in the Middle East, worrying economists worldwide. And Pennsylvania authorities charge 14 people in connection with an alleged cocaine trafficking ring at Penn State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 27m 23s | ||||||
| 8/18/26 |  What We Know About Hayden Panettiere’s Death | Actress Hayden Panettiere is found dead at the age of 36. Family members take the stand in defense of Lindsay Clancy. And an ABC News analysis shows military recruitment has become more successful, though not necessarily for the reasons given by Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 28m 31s | ||||||
| 8/17/26 |  Ukraine Just Launched Its Biggest Attack of the War | Ukraine launches a massive drone attack against targets near Russia’s capital. Flooding turns deadly in Indianapolis. And with students about to report to class, “dorm designers” are charging thousands of dollars for custom interiors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 22m 55s | ||||||
| 8/14/26 |  Breaking: Mangione Pleads Guilty in Federal Court | Luigi Mangione has just pleaded guilty to two federal charges. ABC’s Kyra Phillips reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 7m 28s | ||||||
| 8/14/26 |  Luigi Mangione Expected to Plead Guilty: Sources | Sources say Luigi Mangione is expected to make a guilty plea in court Friday, but it’s unclear what that might entail. Military families and lawmakers raise concerns over reports of sailors going overboard off the USS Lincoln. And Flock makes changes to its surveillance network policy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 27m 43s | ||||||
| 8/13/26 |  Lessons from Wisconsin’s Primary Surprise | A win by moderate Democrat David Crowley in the Wisconsin governor’s race prompts questions for the left wing of the party. A hearing in federal court suggests a potential plea deal for Luigi Mangione. And an ICE contract is set to deliver millions of dollars’ worth of gloves that can deliver an electric shock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 24m 17s | ||||||
| 8/12/26 |  President Trump’s Secret Flight | Washington is stunned by reports that President Trump secretly switched flights in the face of an Iranian threat. Colombian volunteers dig through rubble for earthquake survivors. And ahead of a new inflation report, Americans’ credit card debt hits $1.25 trillion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 26m 13s | ||||||
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Chart history for Start Here
Peaked at #13 in United States, currently #13 in United States.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | — | #13 | #13 | — |
| PH | — | #23 | #23 | — |
| KE | — | #32 | #32 | — |
| Canada | — | #33 | #33 | — |
| IS | — | #34 | #34 | — |
| Brazil | — | #39 | #39 | — |
| CL | — | #39 | #39 | — |
| United States | — | #45 | #45 | — |
| South Africa | — | #48 | #48 | — |
| SA | — | #52 | #52 | — |
| TH | — | #52 | #52 | — |
| MY | — | #52 | #52 | — |
| Japan | — | #55 | #55 | — |
| VN | — | #55 | #55 | — |
| NG | — | #55 | #55 | — |
| Mexico | — | #56 | #56 | — |
| IL | — | #61 | #61 | — |
| BE | — | #62 | #62 | — |
| HK | — | #65 | #65 | — |
| CO | — | #65 | #65 | — |
Chart Positions
50 placements across 45 markets.
Chart Positions
50 placements across 45 markets.