{"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":"Olympic Racer Accused of Pool Damage | Perth News","slug":"olympic-racer-accused-of-pool-damage-perth-news","published_at":"2026-07-09T21:26:28+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/perth-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7574199/olympic-racer-accused-of-pool-damage-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/2e9e3b4d08483411","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/8cc13d91-f5c2-4de0-86f6-1a99fd368bc9.mp3","summary":"Former Olympic canoe racer David Hearn, 67, faces felony charges for allegedly damaging the newly renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool—just as the nation prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary. Accused of ripping sealant and acting aggressively toward staff, Hearn claims he was merely inspecting a peeling piece during a bike ride and stopped when told to. His defense argues the case is a politically motivated distraction from the project’s own costly and messy problems—including algae blooms and a faulty liner. Prosecutors say the damage exceeded $1,000, while six others were arrested on lesser charges. With both sides firing accusations, the courtroom showdown promises to be as dramatic as the pool’s controversial makeover. 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/2e9e3b4d08483411","meta_description":"Former Olympic canoe racer David Hearn, 67, faces felony charges for allegedly damaging the newly renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool—just as the n…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":98,"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/olympic-racer-accused-of-pool-damage-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/olympic-racer-accused-of-pool-damage-perth-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}