{"podcast":{"title":"Lawrence News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"lawrence-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7616198","podcast_index_feed_id":7616198,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/lawrence-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/lawrence-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":364,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Lawrence News Today delivers fast, focused daily updates on the stories shaping Lawrence—from local news and business to culture, sports, 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. Lawrence News Today is your daily snapshot of what’s happening across the city. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-09-17T14:18:07.357584+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/lawrence-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7616198"},"episode":{"title":"WOTUS Rewrite Sparks National Debate | Lawrence News","slug":"wotus-rewrite-sparks-national-debate-lawrence-news","published_at":"2026-09-05T09:26:28+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/lawrence-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7616198/wotus-rewrite-sparks-national-debate-lawrence-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/lawrence-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7616198","url":"https://sources.thednn.ai/84d564f4de1c22ea","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/2e343fc0-5cc1-47e8-bb67-16f0551b169b.mp3","summary":"The EPA is seeking public input on a major rewrite of the nation’s clean water law, aiming to redefine which wetlands fall under federal protection after a Supreme Court ruling stripped many from coverage. This isn’t the first time the definition — known as WOTUS — has sparked legal battles, but this supplemental proposal could reshape how waterways are managed, giving states and tribes more control while focusing federal protections on rivers, lakes, and directly connected wetlands. Proponents say it reduces red tape for farmers and developers, but environmentalists warn it could endanger vital habitats and increase pollution risks. With over 220,000 comments already submitted and public meetings held, this decision could have far-reaching consequences for ecosystems and communities across the country. 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/84d564f4de1c22ea","meta_description":"The EPA is seeking public input on a major rewrite of the nation’s clean water law, aiming to redefine which wetlands fall under federal protection after…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":100,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/lawrence-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7616198/episodes/wotus-rewrite-sparks-national-debate-lawrence-news/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/lawrence-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7616198/wotus-rewrite-sparks-national-debate-lawrence-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}