{"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":"Robert Scott's $3M Stolen Goods Empire","slug":"robert-scott-s-3m-stolen-goods-empire","published_at":"2026-06-19T21:37:47+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/portland-oregon-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7476712/robert-scott-s-3m-stolen-goods-empire","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/286c3b51-a7c1-4a85-94ba-00a9f5d19683.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/286c3b51-a7c1-4a85-94ba-00a9f5d19683.mp3","summary":"A Cowlitz County man named Robert Scott is facing serious charges after authorities uncovered a massive, organized shoplifting ring he ran for years. He allegedly directed thefts, bought stolen goods cheaply, and flipped them online for millions—$3 million in sales between 2021 and 2024. A raid turned up $136,000 in stolen merchandise and high-value items he bought with illicit profits. Investigators confirmed the operation after secretly purchasing stolen goods from his site. Scott now faces charges including leading organized crime and trafficking stolen property, with $50,000 bail. This case exposes how retail theft can evolve into a lucrative, large-scale criminal enterprise. 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/ab07b8c192f92282","meta_description":"A Cowlitz County man named Robert Scott is facing serious charges after authorities uncovered a massive, organized shoplifting ring he ran for years. He a…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":82,"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/robert-scott-s-3m-stolen-goods-empire/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/robert-scott-s-3m-stolen-goods-empire.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}