As someone who is autistic, I find start here’s reporting on autism is problematic, insulting, and sensationalist. Overall the podcast has been framing it as a burden, a disease, something that needs to be cured or dealt with. They show overly dramatic scenes to further their points, and don’t include any autistic voices in their reporting. It prioritizes drama over nuance, sensationalism over substance. I really liked start here, I thought they would be better than this. Instead they contribute to the harmful stigma around autism.

Waking up every morning I’ve found it’s essential to have a cup of coffee in my hand and start here in my ear. Like the morning walk that gives me a good start to my daily energy, start here is the kick start to my daily knowledge. I would be lost without it.

Would be nice if you would report ALL the facts and info about stories.

Shame on you for having someone on today (4/14/25) who described autism as a disease. It is a genetic neuro developmental disorder. As a parent of an autistic son I am disheartened that you would allow such information on your show. I think you need to correct this quickly.

I love Start Here. I look forward to it each morning. Brad delivers the news in language I understand, asks questions I would ask, in a time snap that holds my attention. Start Here is a great way to get the top stories, along with random trivia (which I also love) with “One Last Thing.” Thanks!

I’ve been listening on my TV because it follows the morning national news. What is different is Brad has a lovely voice and speaks clear about the news from a perspective that you can relate to and trust the information. I have since added this show to my podcasts and following on my mobile device. Thanks to all of the Start Here team for trusting news to keep us informed and updated.

I discovered this podcast when I told my Echo to “play the news.” It quickly became part of my morning routine as I began work each day. They do great job at covering the major news stories and have SMEs or analysts on to enhance the coverage.

Brad, the way I gasped when you said you “taking a few months off”. Anyway, thank you for continuing to be an awesome start to every day!

I’ve listened to this pod on and off for years, and I’ve been in a on period for a while. I didn’t realize how much I enjoy and appreciate the pod until today when it wasn’t in my feed during my normal getting ready time 🥺 is the pod okay? Checking on my strong friends.

Best news podcast, super informative and I love how you break things down and make it easy to understand. And Brad, love your energy - thank you!

I started listening to this Podcast August 2018! Brad and his team do Amazing work. No other News Outlet (podcasts or otherwise) has been as reliable, consistent, and as fun as the Start Here podcast. Looking forward to 7 more years! Buckle in Brad. 🤣 Sorry for taking so long to leave a review/rating. They say you’re friends-for-life after 7 years, so I figured it was time 😭🤣

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It’s a real shame that a news organization with such great resources produces such a politically biased show. I’ll give one example just from today: the subject was about potential privatization of public buildings and organizations like Amtrak and USPS (a strategy that has been very successful in other countries like Australia and New Zealand). The hosts just scoffed and dismissed the idea out of hand like it was a joke. Would love it if this show actually provided serious thoughtful analysis rather than echo chamber news candy.

I deleted a bunch of other news apps that were extremely biased in their reporting and I gave this podcast a chance, but after the latest Israel humanitarian aid report that was in today’s show, it just goes to show how biased your reporting is. Before it was NO humanitarian aide was going through Gaza, but now it’s just about Israel stopping it. Yet, I haven’t heard unbiased reporting about the performance Hamas was doing with the hostages and forcing living hostages to watch their friends be released. PLEASE report honestly and equally. Enough is enough.

3/3/25 Must listen - however… in today’s episode when MTGs boyfriend was called “a reporter” by your correspondent in the episode (question about Zelensky’s attire/lack of suit)… I find this misleading and frankly rude to not reveal who was taunting Zelensky in that moment.

This episode is not ok. Claiming that Zalinsky yelled too is not accurate. This smacks of sucking up to Trump.

Love this podcast! These are the 5 things I did 1. Donated things to Goodwill 2. Laughed at everyone with Trump bumper stickers. 3. Ate ice cream on Monday AND Tuesday 4. Volunteered making sack lunches for homeless people 5. Just continued to laugh at everyone who put Trump bumper stickers on their Teslas and ugly CyberTrucks! Happy Friday!!

Great show! Very informative!

Great show! Always engaging. Start Here is the first thing I listen. I couldn’t help but laugh at your last episode. If Elon had asked me what I’ve done. I probably would’ve told him about my accomplishments and Yoga, gardening etc.

Start Here is my very favorite news show of all times! You are pretty much the only news outlet that I trust, and I’m always bummed on the weekends when there’s not an episode so I’m excited to hear about your expansion! Keep doing the good work!

This is show is a pretty good broad overview of daily news…until the host is allowed to get snarky at the end with the “One Last Thing” segments. The actual news in “One Last Thing” is often informative, and I would be happier if the host stuck with just the facts. But then, there’s some oh-so-clever remark…I imagine it’s somebody’s idea to leave on a positive note, but I more often end up leaving mildly disgusted. I suppose I have two options: skip “One Last Thing” completely or drop the entire show. It’s not like there’s a shortage of news podcasts, etc. and it wouldn’t be the first time I dropped a thing because it was covered in too much snark…

Selling the same pro vaccine bias along with many other propaganda/hot topic selling points.

I have listened to your podcast for over a year now. Every morning while I get ready for work, it’s the best! Thank you for helping me stay up to date on current events.

The news lately is just too much and confusing mentally. This is the only 30 mins per day I allocate to news and it is done in a very clear way. Thanks everyone who works on this program!

Brad and his team bring important information and quality headlines everyday, in a very digestible way. And Brad has an amazing sense of humor!!! It’s like starting my morning with a great friend! Thanks Brad!

Weekends and holidays feel weird now because I don’t have new episodes to start off my day.

Brad Milkey is amazing at sharing the most hot topics of the news, and it helps me as someone who gets often stressed out by the current events. To just get a recap on all the daily news I recommend listening to Start Here.

This podcast has become so political. Please just report the news without all the bias!

Thanks Brad. I began listening to Start Here over a year ago. Throughout the recent election and the first part of the new presidency, this ABC crew has presented unbiased reporting of the daily information. This is refreshing no matter which side of the aisle one stands on. All of the other news sources seem to blame and bash one side or the other for everything.

The first thing I do when I wake up every morning is turn on Start Here. The reporting is spot on.

Listen to Start Here every morning as I get ready for the day. Keeps me informed and educated about what is happening in the world. Host and reporters are all great!

I’ve been listening to this podcast since the pandemic. It’s just enough to make me feel informed (but not overwhelmed). Thank you, Brad! Hearing your voice is like chatting with a good friend each day!

So I’ve listened since 2020 but I think I’ll be done now after that story about Patrick Mahomes because I’m in Kansas City and I’m a Chiefs fan but thanks for a good five years

I understand wanting to be a bit more balanced after the results of the Nov 5 election but I feel like the slant now is pro-Trump, not a neutral look at the news. Some of the stories have bordered on sycophancy. Anything to do with the $15 million settlement? I gave you a chance but today the final straw was to not talk about Jan 6 pardons but instead to focus on the ones Trump just did for the two cops in the Moped Caper. Start Here used to be my favorite podcast, started every day with it. I’ll miss Brad. Can I say that I am just extremely disappointed.

You’re a real one (1/23/25 episode) 🤙 also the news coverage is solid, always start my day with this show!

Thank you for keeping us informed and keeping it fun

I LOVE Start Here…usually. But to not even mention that Musk through up a Sieg Hiel during the inaugural events is unacceptable. I understand that Trump has indicated he will punish those who speak out about him, but who will step up to tell the Truth to the American people…well, maybe that’s why we are where we are as a country. Do Better team!

I don't have cable and don't watch much TV so this is a great way for me to keep up on the news.

I listen to the news while exercising and always enjoy the show.

This is hands-down, my favorite podcast. I listen every day including when I’m on vacation or traveling for work. I wish the episodes were a little longer. 45 minutes would be phenomenal. Keep up the great reporting!

Great show

For Someone who wants to be more Knowledgeable about world news but finds it overwhelming to watch the news or doesn’t have the time, this is an excellent podcast.

Been listening to this podcast for a year but the thinly veiled jabs and bluntly inserted bitter and spiteful opinions are getting too hard to tolerate after the election. This is not the way to gain and maintain listenership. If I want propaganda I would go to fox or msnbc.

Might I suggest a whole new podcast called one last thing!

Best way to get all the basic news info daily! It’s our conversation starter at dinner—my husband always asks “so what did Brad talk about today?”

I have listened almost every day for many years. Brad asks great questions. Often they are “dumb” questions lol or “devil’s advocate” questions that The Daily would be just too fancy to ask. That’s what I love. There is a kind of open mindedness to the episodes. An attitude of real curiosity and positivity even in the face of all the global and local horrors. It’s a good vibe.

I've been listening to Start Here daily since 2021, my sophomore year of college. I got two bachelors degrees, one in journalism, and though I don't work in the field I find the show fun, informative, and generally ethical and well-researched. However, I was very disappointed by One Last Thing on today's episode. The team clearly did not take the time or effort to research the inhumane, cruel, and disgusting industries that are puppy mills and the pet stores that prop them up. By only speaking to a NY state legislator and not the dedicated activists behind the anti-mill movement, and instead choosing to platform a puppy miller, you have provided a lopsided and unfair view of the issue. In puppy mills, female dogs are bred until their uteruses prolapse. No health testing is done, so puppies are frequently born sick or become chronically ill very early on. When dogs can no longer breed, they are shot. Not humanely euthanized. Shot. I have a puppy mills rescue and she will forever be traumatized because for the first eight months of her life, she was kept in a cage smaller than herself. She never touched grass or saw outside until she was rescued at eight months. My mother was involved in the passage of Illinois' puppy mills sales ban and because of that I am well aware that the pet stores are provided with ample opportunity to sell from ETHICAL BREEDERS or rescues - but ETHICAL breeders won't sell to pet stores, because pet stores are so notorious for disgusting, cruel and disdainful treatment of the animals in their care. I am very disappointed with the disregard for truthful coverage this issue was shown. There are more important things than unethical puppy millers bottom lines - these dogs' lives. Do better! You always have in the past.

I used to like this podcast and generally trusted the information presented. But this podcast has held President Biden to a much higher standard than Trump. You can’t compare a normal, decent President to a corrupt dangerous liar. ABC not only normalizes Trump, now they bow to him and make a $15 million settlement for a ridiculous lawsuit. Trump would have dropped that lawsuit, but ABC kissed his feet. I am dropping ABC.

On today’s (12/12/24) “one last thing”, I was thinking about this topic the other day! And here you are talking about it and answering my questions! Are y’all reading my mind? Thanks to the amazing team in informative and relative reporting! Y’all are the best!

After years of listening, had to unfollow the show. I couldn’t stomach their biased coverage of the UHC CEO Assassination. I hoped they might at least mention the fact that so many Americans are celebrating this a step in the right direction, but no. Podcast for boot lickers and scum.