For the first time since World War Two, a U.S. submarine destroys a foreign warship. Kurdish fighting forces say they’re ready for a ground invasion of Iran. And the Texas Senate primary set a record for Democratic turnout, underlining the stakes of midterm elections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gov’t to Americans in Mideast: Get Out
03/04/2026 | 28 mins.
With Iran hitting embassies and residential areas around the Middle East, Americans scramble to escape the region. The Pentagon names the first U.S. troops killed in the Iran conflict. And senators grill Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fog of Words: Trump’s Shifting War Rationale
03/03/2026 | 28 mins.
President Trump says he foresees an Iran war extending four weeks or more, while the White House offers conflicting justifications for military action. The Pentagon readies for inevitable American casualties. And midterm primaries begin in Texas, Arkansas and North Carolina. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Ayatollah is Dead. What Now?
03/02/2026 | 27 mins.
In a special edition of Start Here, we’ll break down this weekend’s historic strikes on Iran, the counterattacks, and the long-term goals of the Trump Administration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Breaking: US & Israel Attack Iran
02/28/2026 | 10 mins.
President Trump announces that U.S. and Israeli forces have begun a “major combat operation” in Iran, signaling a far more aggressive campaign than prior strikes. ABC’s Chief Foreign Correspondent Ian Pannell reports on the attacks - and counterattacks - from Tel Aviv.
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