{"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":"Sportsnet Plus Price Hike Sparks Outrage","slug":"sportsnet-plus-price-hike-sparks-outrage","published_at":"2026-06-17T08:18:19+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/montreal-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589889/sportsnet-plus-price-hike-sparks-outrage","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/montreal-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589889","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/b81ebcf2-a7cd-4371-b348-6f0a72ae992a.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/b81ebcf2-a7cd-4371-b348-6f0a72ae992a.mp3","summary":"Sportsnet’s streaming service, Sportsnet Plus, is skyrocketing in price—up 30% to $324.99 annually starting September 9—with the standard tier also jumping 25%. Fans are furious, canceling subscriptions and even considering illegal streaming, frustrated by the steep hike after Rogers locked in an $11 billion NHL rights deal. Sportsnet defends the move, touting unmatched value and competitive pricing, but fans question whether the cost is worth it amid rising ticket and merch prices and a fragmented NHL broadcast market. 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/8098275888034808","meta_description":"Sportsnet’s streaming service, Sportsnet Plus, is skyrocketing in price—up 30% to $324.99 annually starting September 9—with the standard tier also jumpin…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":88,"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/sportsnet-plus-price-hike-sparks-outrage/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/sportsnet-plus-price-hike-sparks-outrage.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}