{"podcast":{"title":"Nashville News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"nashville-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7472372","podcast_index_feed_id":7472372,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/the-nashville-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/the-nashville-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":326,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Nashville News Today delivers daily coverage of everything happening in Nashville with fast, focused updates on local news, business, government, culture, music, and the stories shaping the city. From breaking headlines to community updates, the show keeps you informed on what matters most across Music City. Each short episode highlights what matters most—including key developments, local trends, and essential headlines—produced by AI for speed, consistency, and clarity. Part of The Daily News Now network, Nashville News Today is built for listeners who want reliable local news every single day. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-09-19T10:17:53.922915+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/nashville-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7472372"},"episode":{"title":"Former Water Official Accused of Abuse of Power | Nashville News","slug":"former-water-official-accused-of-abuse-of-power-nashville-news","published_at":"2026-09-08T22:52:34+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/nashville-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7472372/former-water-official-accused-of-abuse-of-power-nashville-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/nashville-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7472372","url":"https://sources.thednn.ai/b2869f5bd8fcdb60","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/e0a23898-db3c-4d57-85af-e445dc83049b.mp3","summary":"A former Metro Water Services official, John Honeysucker, is under federal investigation after thousands of emails revealed he secretly helped real estate developers—especially Mack McClung—by bypassing bureaucracy, working holidays, and lobbying officials. Allegations include undisclosed financial ties, secret property deals, and misuse of public resources—all while claiming to serve everyone equally. Metro issued formal charge letters accusing him of sustained misconduct, leading to his retirement before a hearing. The scandal has shattered trust within the department as authorities dig deeper into how far his influence extended—and who else may be involved. 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/b2869f5bd8fcdb60","meta_description":"A former Metro Water Services official, John Honeysucker, is under federal investigation after thousands of emails revealed he secretly helped real estate…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":135,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/nashville-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7472372/episodes/former-water-official-accused-of-abuse-of-power-nashville-news/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/nashville-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7472372/former-water-official-accused-of-abuse-of-power-nashville-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}