{"podcast":{"title":"Portland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"portland-oregon-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7476712","podcast_index_feed_id":7476712,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/the-portland-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/the-portland-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":763,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Portland News Today delivers daily coverage of everything happening in Portland with fast, focused updates on local news, government, business, public safety, weather, and the stories shaping the city. From breaking updates to community developments, the show keeps you informed on what matters most in Portland, Oregon. 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, Portland News Today is built for listeners who want reliable local news coverage every single day. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-07-20T14:20:49.977285+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/portland-oregon-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7476712"},"episode":{"title":"Inflation Outpaces Wages Again","slug":"inflation-outpaces-wages-again","published_at":"2026-06-13T01:32:26+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/portland-oregon-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7476712/inflation-outpaces-wages-again","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/portland-oregon-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7476712","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/36b27492-d391-4e6f-a4cf-63aeea18a23b.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/36b27492-d391-4e6f-a4cf-63aeea18a23b.mp3","summary":"Inflation’s back with a vengeance, now nudging over four percent—and for the first time in three years, prices are rising faster than wages. Over the past five years, cumulative inflation hit 24%, meaning your paycheck doesn’t stretch as far as it did in 2021. The divide is stark: states like Idaho and Mississippi are keeping pace, while California and New York lag behind, fueling a K-shaped economy where some thrive while others feel squeezed. 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/71d4c6951465cc88","meta_description":"Inflation’s back with a vengeance, now nudging over four percent—and for the first time in three years, prices are rising faster than wages. Over the past…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":92,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/portland-oregon-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7476712/episodes/inflation-outpaces-wages-again/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/portland-oregon-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7476712/inflation-outpaces-wages-again.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}