{"podcast":{"title":"Perth News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"perth-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7574199","podcast_index_feed_id":7574199,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/new-york-liberty-the-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/new-york-liberty-the-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":1317,"summary":"Perth News Today is your daily two-minute briefing on everything happening in Perth and across Western Australia. Get fast, reliable updates on breaking local news, WA government decisions, crime and public safety, weather, traffic and transport, housing and real estate, business, jobs, mining and resources, and the local economy. Powered by AI and voiced by Corey with the Story, Perth News Today delivers clear, factual headlines designed for busy listeners who want to stay informed without the noise.New episodes publish daily with coverage from Perth CBD, Fremantle, Subiaco, Joondalup, Scarborough, and Greater Perth.Stay informed with Perth News Today, part of the global Daily News Now network.DNN | The Daily News Now!The world’s first global local news network.Every city. Every story. AI powered. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-07-23T14:19:38.707477+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/perth-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7574199"},"episode":{"title":"Japan's First Maternity Leave Mayor","slug":"japan-s-first-maternity-leave-mayor","published_at":"2026-06-18T07:39:32+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/perth-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7574199/japan-s-first-maternity-leave-mayor","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/perth-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7574199","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/16084a18-47e9-4152-8191-6cfbd5a7b8a7.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/16084a18-47e9-4152-8191-6cfbd5a7b8a7.mp3","summary":"A Japanese mayor is breaking new ground by taking maternity leave — a first for any mayor in the country. Shoko Kawata’s bold move has ignited national debate, spotlighting Japan’s deep-rooted cultural expectation that careers come before personal life. Despite being a major economy, Japan ranks dead last globally for gender equality, making Kawata’s unprecedented decision even more impactful. As she prepares to return by December, she hopes her example will inspire systemic change and pave the way for more women in leadership — ultimately reshaping how society balances work and family. 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/9f9cbeaaf1abccdd","meta_description":"A Japanese mayor is breaking new ground by taking maternity leave — a first for any mayor in the country. Shoko Kawata’s bold move has ignited national de…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":88,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/perth-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7574199/episodes/japan-s-first-maternity-leave-mayor/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/perth-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7574199/japan-s-first-maternity-leave-mayor.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}