{"podcast":{"title":"Providence News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"providence-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7606668","podcast_index_feed_id":7606668,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/providence-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/providence-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":1167,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Providence News Today delivers daily coverage of everything happening in Providence with fast, focused updates on local news, government, business, public safety, weather, and the stories shaping the city. From policy developments to community updates, the show keeps you informed on what matters most across Providence. Each short episode highlights what matters most—including key updates, local trends, and stories shaping the city—produced by AI for speed, consistency, and clarity. Part of The Daily News Now network, Providence News Today is built for listeners who want reliable local news coverage in a quick, easy-to-digest format. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-07-25T10:20:17.803085+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/providence-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7606668"},"episode":{"title":"Mayor Hopkins and the MGB Car Case | Providence News","slug":"mayor-hopkins-and-the-mgb-car-case-providence-news","published_at":"2026-07-18T04:33:36+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/providence-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7606668/mayor-hopkins-and-the-mgb-car-case-providence-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/providence-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7606668","url":"https://sources.thednn.ai/315e667b7d0bf464","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/134731be-2188-4f2f-8032-de3cfefb52b5.mp3","summary":"After two years of courtroom drama, Mayor Ken Hopkins’ legal battle over a rare 1975 Morris Garage MGB Anniversary Edition coupe has officially ended—with the car returning to its owner and all personal claims dismissed. Hopkins insists he never stole the car, calling the case a politically motivated smear during his re-election campaign. He paid for his own defense and emphasized the car was never driven with city plates. The case, which spiraled from state to federal court, is now closed, leaving behind a tale that reads like a movie script. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/315e667b7d0bf464","meta_description":"After two years of courtroom drama, Mayor Ken Hopkins’ legal battle over a rare 1975 Morris Garage MGB Anniversary Edition coupe has officially ended—with…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":106,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/providence-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7606668/episodes/mayor-hopkins-and-the-mgb-car-case-providence-news/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/providence-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7606668/mayor-hopkins-and-the-mgb-car-case-providence-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}