{"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":"Underdogs Rise at Debate Nationals","slug":"underdogs-rise-at-debate-nationals","published_at":"2026-06-15T04:15:12+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/portland-oregon-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7476712/underdogs-rise-at-debate-nationals","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/9924a7b7-d114-4ecd-9dd8-c46b78110792.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/9924a7b7-d114-4ecd-9dd8-c46b78110792.mp3","summary":"Roosevelt High’s debate team, fueled by grit and limited resources, stunned the nation by winning the Urban Debate League National Championship—thanks to seniors Everett Murray and Alexandra Diaz-Arbor’s powerhouse policy debate victory. Their triumph shines a spotlight on the Portland Urban Debate League’s mission to level the playing field for underserved students. Murray, often working solo on research, credits his coach Jas Liu’s relentless guidance. Now, they’re headed to the National Speech & Debate Tournament in Richmond, ready to compete against better-funded teams—and bring home more than trophies: they’re carrying the spirit of unity, resilience, and hometown pride. 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/5e5ac3e2394cd151","meta_description":"Roosevelt High’s debate team, fueled by grit and limited resources, stunned the nation by winning the Urban Debate League National Championship—thanks to…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":89,"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/underdogs-rise-at-debate-nationals/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/underdogs-rise-at-debate-nationals.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}