{"podcast":{"title":"Amsterdam News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"amsterdam-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7623315","podcast_index_feed_id":7623315,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/amsterdam-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/amsterdam-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":435,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Amsterdam News Today delivers fast, focused daily updates on the stories shaping Amsterdam—from local news and politics to business, culture, and major developments across the city. Designed for quick, on-the-go listening, each episode brings you up to speed in minutes. Produced by AI for speed, consistency, and global scale, the show is part of The Daily News Now network—bringing local news to every city and keeping communities connected worldwide. Amsterdam News Today is your daily snapshot of the city. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-09-18T12:19:17.636505+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/amsterdam-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7623315"},"episode":{"title":"Netherlands Falls Short on Disability Jobs | Amsterdam News","slug":"netherlands-falls-short-on-disability-jobs-amsterdam-news","published_at":"2026-07-25T11:17:12+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/amsterdam-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7623315/netherlands-falls-short-on-disability-jobs-amsterdam-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/amsterdam-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7623315","url":"https://sources.thednn.ai/d8ca40dee873ee12","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/0ba701a0-857f-49d6-a6ae-5a1f03deb52f.mp3","summary":"The Netherlands aimed to create 125,000 new jobs for people with disabilities by 2026, but only 92,000 have been filled so far—falling short of the ambitious target. The minister plans to outline new steps to close the gap, sparking debate among unions, employers, and policymakers. While some unions demand more investment, others recognize progress but insist the work isn’t done. Employers complain the current system is overly complicated and inconsistent across municipalities. To incentivize hiring, discussions are underway to introduce an “inclusivity surcharge” for non-compliant companies starting in 2027, alongside efforts to simplify procedures and expand opportunities for job seekers with disabilities. The goal remains clear: boost labor participation, but the path to full achievement is still being shaped. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d8ca40dee873ee12","meta_description":"The Netherlands aimed to create 125,000 new jobs for people with disabilities by 2026, but only 92,000 have been filled so far—falling short of the ambiti…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":105,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/amsterdam-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7623315/episodes/netherlands-falls-short-on-disability-jobs-amsterdam-news/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/amsterdam-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7623315/netherlands-falls-short-on-disability-jobs-amsterdam-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}