{"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":"McConnell’s Hospital Stay Sparks GOP Tensions | Perth News","slug":"mcconnell-s-hospital-stay-sparks-gop-tensions-perth-news","published_at":"2026-07-08T12:03:54+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/perth-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7574199/mcconnell-s-hospital-stay-sparks-gop-tensions-perth-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/perth-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7574199","url":"https://sources.thednn.ai/dd0b4f8c1779c738","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/24dcf5a2-2763-4a9e-85a6-1fc9fc8b45f2.mp3","summary":"Mitch McConnell’s hospital stay has ignited political firestorms, with Republicans scrambling to manage fallout as secrecy around his condition fuels conspiracy theories and questions about his health. Despite his office insisting he’s improving and working from the hospital, GOP leaders like John Thune and John Barrasso have stepped in to reassure the party, emphasizing ongoing Senate business and national security talks. His recent health scares — including a fall and public stumbles — have only heightened scrutiny, while speculation about his wife’s return abroad adds to the drama. With Republicans holding a razor-thin majority and elections looming, McConnell’s absence looms large — and some on the right are even demanding proof of life, turning his recovery into a flashpoint in the political battle. 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/dd0b4f8c1779c738","meta_description":"Mitch McConnell’s hospital stay has ignited political firestorms, with Republicans scrambling to manage fallout as secrecy around his condition fuels cons…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":100,"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/mcconnell-s-hospital-stay-sparks-gop-tensions-perth-news/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/mcconnell-s-hospital-stay-sparks-gop-tensions-perth-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}