{"podcast":{"title":"Mesa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"mesa-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7559357","podcast_index_feed_id":7559357,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/the-mesa-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/the-mesa-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":901,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Mesa News Today delivers fast, focused daily updates on the stories shaping Mesa—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. Mesa News Today is your daily snapshot of what’s happening in your city. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-07-24T14:18:43.264316+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mesa-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7559357"},"episode":{"title":"Hal Williams Remembered in Classic Roles | Mesa News","slug":"hal-williams-remembered-in-classic-roles-mesa-news","published_at":"2026-07-16T15:20:17+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mesa-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7559357/hal-williams-remembered-in-classic-roles-mesa-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mesa-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7559357","url":"https://sources.thednn.ai/414e7a11e3bce9d0","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/874d7dcb-bf94-4bf6-85fe-04f07d92ed27.mp3","summary":"Veteran TV legend Hal Williams, beloved for his roles as Officer Smitty on Sanford and Son and Lester Jenkins on 227, has passed away at 91. Known for his warm, recognizable presence across 70s and 80s sitcoms like The Waltons, Good Times, and Magnum P.I., Williams also championed diversity in acting by establishing a scholarship fund in honor of his late son. He died peacefully at home in Rancho Mirage, California, after recent health issues, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, a devoted family, and a lasting impact on the industry. 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/414e7a11e3bce9d0","meta_description":"Veteran TV legend Hal Williams, beloved for his roles as Officer Smitty on Sanford and Son and Lester Jenkins on 227, has passed away at 91. Known for his…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":76,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/mesa-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7559357/episodes/hal-williams-remembered-in-classic-roles-mesa-news/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mesa-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7559357/hal-williams-remembered-in-classic-roles-mesa-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}