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March 18, 2024 20 mins
Vladimir Putin wins another six-year term in a presidential election without a real challenger. Former President Trump escalates his rhetoric on the campaign trail. And big changes in the real estate market could lower costs for home buyers and sellers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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In a special edition, ABC's Sony Salzman explores the unnerving growth of fungal infections in the United States. Speaking to survivors, scientists, and even NFL icon Rob Gronkowski, "Start Here" shines a light on the dark, damp world of deadly spores. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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March 14, 2024 28 mins
A unified House approves a bill that could potentially ban TikTok. Some of the charges against former President Donald Trump are dismissed in Georgia. And Israeli officials sound increasingly concerned about aid shortcomings affecting military readiness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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March 13, 2024 26 mins
In an aggressive series of audits, the FAA reportedly finds dozens of faults with Boeing’s jet production lines. Special Counsel Robert Hur testifies to Congress about President Biden’s retention of classified documents. And in an election-year purge, former President Trump installs loyalists at the Republican National Committee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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March 12, 2024 26 mins
Facing an armed uprising from the country’s gangs, Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry resigns. President Biden sends a budget proposal to Congress. And Princess Kate takes responsibility for an edited family photo that has fueled conspiracy theories about her health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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March 11, 2024 24 mins
President Biden issues a stern warning to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Lawmakers prepare a bill that would force a sale of TikTok. And an Oscar-nominated screenplay garners accusations of plagiarism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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March 8, 2024 30 mins
President Biden goes back and forth with Republicans in a raucous address. IVF clinics begin cautiously reopening in Alabama. And ABC’s Jason Nathanson previews the Oscars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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March 7, 2024 30 mins
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre joins “Start Here” to preview President Biden’s State of the Union address. Nikki Haley drops out of the presidential race, freeing up other Republicans to endorse Donald Trump. And the armorer from the film “Rust” is convicted of involuntary manslaughter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Donald Trump all but clinches the Republican nomination. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau limits credit card late fees. And the father of a school shooter goes on trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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March 5, 2024 27 mins
The Supreme Court unanimously rules Donald Trump should be on ballots in all 50 states. The maker of an over-the-counter birth control pill says it will be on shelves by the end of March. And gangs in Haiti are being likened to armed militant groups as they try to overthrow the government. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The U.S. begins air-dropping food to desperate Gazans. The CDC changes its COVID isolation guidelines. And Oregon lawmakers attempt to roll back an aggressive measure that decriminalized drugs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump each visit the southern border in a bid to promote their plans. Dozens of Palestinians are killed as they desperately clamor for food. And firefighters try to contain what has become the largest blaze in Texas history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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February 29, 2024 31 mins
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell announces he’ll step down from leadership in November. The Supreme Court considers whether the government has authority to ban bump stocks. And haunted by history, Black farmers push for a cotton rebrand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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February 28, 2024 28 mins
A potential government shutdown could depend on House Speaker Mike Johnson. Alabama lawmakers scramble to protect fertility clinics. And amid a measles outbreak, Florida’s surgeon general refuses to demand parents keep unvaccinated children at home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Michigan Democrats prepare a protest vote on primary day. Aid workers fear violence as they enter Gaza, complicating a potential ceasefire. And the Supreme Court hears a case that could decide the future of social media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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February 26, 2024 23 mins
Donald Trump crushes Nikki Haley in South Carolina, prompting key fundraisers to pull away. Alabama’s attorney general tries to assure IVF clinics they won’t be prosecuted under a new court ruling. And the University of Pennsylvania faces criticism after finally interring remains of Black Philadelphians whose skulls were used for science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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February 23, 2024 24 mins
A sudden AT&T network outage leads to tens of thousands of customer complaints. Nikki Haley faces a double digit polling deficit ahead of Saturday’s South Carolina primary. And President Biden considers using executive action to implement stricter migration rules.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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February 22, 2024 25 mins
Odysseus, the moon lander produced by the Texas company Intuitive Machines, prepares to become the first commercially-produced spacecraft to land on the moon. A nonbinary student’s death rattles the LGBTQ+ community in Oklahoma. And Julian Assange makes a last-ditch effort to avoid extradition to the United States. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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February 21, 2024 27 mins
In the wake of Alexei Navalny’s death, officials take stock of an emboldened Vladimir Putin. Capital One makes plans to buy Discover. And an Alabama court ruling rattles fertility and abortion groups. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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February 20, 2024 32 mins
Israel is accused of violating international law for its occupation of the West Bank. Diabetes patients are becoming more likely to suffer an amputation, particularly in Black and brown communities. And an Air Canada customer fights for a refund after doing what the company’s AI-generated chatbot told him to do. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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