{"podcast":{"title":"Montreal News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"montreal-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589889","podcast_index_feed_id":7589889,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/the-riverside-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/the-riverside-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":536,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Montreal News Today delivers daily coverage of everything happening in Montreal with fast, focused updates on local news, politics, business, culture, and the stories shaping the city. From breaking headlines to community developments, the show keeps you informed on what matters most across Montreal. Each short episode highlights what matters most—including key updates, city trends, and essential headlines—produced by AI for speed, consistency, and clarity. Part of The Daily News Now network, Montreal News Today is built for listeners who want reliable local news every single day. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-07-22T14:19:54.887982+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/montreal-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589889"},"episode":{"title":"Alberta’s Separation Referendum Sparks National Debate","slug":"alberta-s-separation-referendum-sparks-national-debate","published_at":"2026-05-27T05:42:43+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/montreal-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589889/alberta-s-separation-referendum-sparks-national-debate","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/montreal-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589889","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/a7629025-d08c-4f72-821d-1a0724c4e63c.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/a7629025-d08c-4f72-821d-1a0724c4e63c.mp3","summary":"Alberta’s Premier Danielle Smith is pushing for a provincial referendum on separation, with Quebec’s Parti Québécois leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon lending vocal support, calling it a democratic right akin to Quebec’s own sovereignty votes. Prime Minister Mark Carney, who oversaw Brexit at the Bank of England, warns the move is dangerously misleading, citing the messy aftermath of separation. Plamondon counters that provinces should have the autonomy to consult their citizens on their future, a stance that also reinforces the PQ’s own sovereignty agenda as they lead in Quebec polls. The debate unfolds as western premiers gather in Alberta, with Carney urging unity amid the growing political tension. Support the show: Get a discount at https://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/cc446b852d04589e","meta_description":"Alberta’s Premier Danielle Smith is pushing for a provincial referendum on separation, with Quebec’s Parti Québécois leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon lendi…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":103,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/montreal-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589889/episodes/alberta-s-separation-referendum-sparks-national-debate/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/montreal-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589889/alberta-s-separation-referendum-sparks-national-debate.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}