{"podcast":{"title":"Honolulu News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"honolulu-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7567443","podcast_index_feed_id":7567443,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/the-honolulu-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/the-honolulu-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":1426,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Honolulu News Today delivers fast, focused daily updates on the stories shaping Honolulu—from local news and business to culture, tourism, and community developments. 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 in the world and keeping communities connected. Honolulu News Today is your daily snapshot of what’s happening across the city. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-07-23T22:19:30.364220+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/honolulu-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7567443"},"episode":{"title":"New Chief Lazar Prioritizes Officer Well-Being | Honolulu News","slug":"new-chief-lazar-prioritizes-officer-well-being-honolulu-news","published_at":"2026-07-03T10:34:23+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/honolulu-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7567443/new-chief-lazar-prioritizes-officer-well-being-honolulu-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/honolulu-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7567443","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/342a675a-dc88-427f-bf02-3d28b93d486e.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/342a675a-dc88-427f-bf02-3d28b93d486e.mp3","summary":"David S. Lazar, a seasoned former San Francisco deputy chief, has officially taken the reins as Honolulu’s 13th police chief, vowing to prioritize officer and staff well-being while building trust through transparency and community partnership. With a $400 million budget and over 2,000 officers, Lazar is already stepping in with empathy and action—volunteering weeks before his official start to ensure a seamless transition. He’s committed to celebrating officers’ achievements, fostering a culture where voices are heard, and holding the department accountable. Backed by Mayor Rick Blangiardi and the Honolulu Police Commission, Lazar is poised to lead HPD through a new era of professionalism, resilience, and community trust. 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/17c326cb1cbc7557","meta_description":"David S. Lazar, a seasoned former San Francisco deputy chief, has officially taken the reins as Honolulu’s 13th police chief, vowing to prioritize officer…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":113,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/honolulu-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7567443/episodes/new-chief-lazar-prioritizes-officer-well-being-honolulu-news/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/honolulu-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7567443/new-chief-lazar-prioritizes-officer-well-being-honolulu-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}