{"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":"Merkley Eyes Re-election Amid Housing Bill","slug":"merkley-eyes-re-election-amid-housing-bill","published_at":"2026-06-28T23:42:32+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/portland-oregon-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7476712/merkley-eyes-re-election-amid-housing-bill","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/ecbfdf80-cd5a-4bd5-b623-be6aebb50f63.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/ecbfdf80-cd5a-4bd5-b623-be6aebb50f63.mp3","summary":"Senator Jeff Merkley is preparing for a 2026 re-election bid in Oregon, facing off against Republican David Brock Smith. With a long Senate career behind him, Merkley remains a vocal advocate for affordable housing, environmental protection, and social justice. His recent focus centers on the newly passed Road to Housing Act — a complex bill he’s championed that promises relief for Oregonians, though its full impact remains to be seen. As the campaign heats up, Merkley’s optimism about the housing legislation could be a key part of his re-election strategy. 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/89389370308f71f5","meta_description":"Senator Jeff Merkley is preparing for a 2026 re-election bid in Oregon, facing off against Republican David Brock Smith. With a long Senate career behind…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":73,"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/merkley-eyes-re-election-amid-housing-bill/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/merkley-eyes-re-election-amid-housing-bill.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}