{"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":"Oregon’s Solitary Confinement Under Fire","slug":"oregon-s-solitary-confinement-under-fire","published_at":"2026-06-15T23:36:48+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/portland-oregon-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7476712/oregon-s-solitary-confinement-under-fire","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/6775470f-52de-4180-899c-b85b35672d40.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/6775470f-52de-4180-899c-b85b35672d40.mp3","summary":"A landmark class-action lawsuit in Marion County accuses Oregon of violating its own constitution by using solitary confinement in ways that inflict severe mental and physical harm — locking inmates in windowless cells for 23-24 hours a day, often for months or years. Plaintiffs, many currently in solitary, describe worsening mental health, hallucinations, and suicidal thoughts, while state officials defend the practice as necessary for safety, citing a drop in average time spent in isolation. The case could force sweeping changes to how Oregon’s prison system treats its most vulnerable inmates. 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/99ae3f0470e62020","meta_description":"A landmark class-action lawsuit in Marion County accuses Oregon of violating its own constitution by using solitary confinement in ways that inflict sever…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":129,"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/oregon-s-solitary-confinement-under-fire/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/oregon-s-solitary-confinement-under-fire.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}