{"podcast":{"title":"Oakland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"oakland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7561175","podcast_index_feed_id":7561175,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/the-oakland-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/the-oakland-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":1236,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Oakland News Today delivers daily coverage of everything happening in Oakland with fast, focused updates on local news, government, business, public safety, weather, and the stories shaping the city. From breaking developments to community updates, the show keeps you informed on what matters most. Each short episode highlights what matters most—including key updates, local trends, and citywide stories—produced by AI for speed, consistency, and clarity. Part of The Daily News Now network, Oakland News Today is built for listeners who want reliable local news every single day. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-07-24T22:19:43.890936+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/oakland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7561175"},"episode":{"title":"Texas Floods Claim Life as Rescues Surge | Oakland News","slug":"texas-floods-claim-life-as-rescues-surge-oakland-news","published_at":"2026-07-16T23:13:10+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/oakland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7561175/texas-floods-claim-life-as-rescues-surge-oakland-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/oakland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7561175","url":"https://sources.thednn.ai/cb8ff0eabc30c9f3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/b98e9fb0-9cef-4c44-a57c-b705a94d60b9.mp3","summary":"Texas is in crisis as catastrophic flash floods sweep through the Hill Country, claiming at least one life and triggering nearly 150 rescues and 80 evacuations. A 65-year-old man died when his mobile home was swept away, and emergency crews are racing against time using boats and helicopters to save stranded residents. The Guadalupe River is surging to levels comparable to last year’s deadly floods, hitting communities still reeling from previous devastation. With over 28 inches of rain falling in just three days, officials are bracing for widespread damage as first responders work nonstop. This relentless weather underscores the growing challenge of repeated natural disasters—and the urgent need to protect lives and begin recovery. 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/cb8ff0eabc30c9f3","meta_description":"Texas is in crisis as catastrophic flash floods sweep through the Hill Country, claiming at least one life and triggering nearly 150 rescues and 80 evacua…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":92,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/oakland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7561175/episodes/texas-floods-claim-life-as-rescues-surge-oakland-news/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/oakland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7561175/texas-floods-claim-life-as-rescues-surge-oakland-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}