{"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":"Morales Walks Tightrope in Providence Race | Providence News","slug":"morales-walks-tightrope-in-providence-race-providence-news","published_at":"2026-07-18T14:23:20+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/providence-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7606668/morales-walks-tightrope-in-providence-race-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/069a53a6eced8200","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/b7c1a66d-6a14-498b-a85f-9eebecc09115.mp3","summary":"Providence’s mayoral race is heating up as David Morales, labeled a “laboratory for municipal socialism” by critics, tries to distance himself from the fiery label while rallying progressive voters. Facing off against incumbent Mayor Brett Smiley—who’s spending big on ads and attacking Morales over past police defunding comments—Morales must balance left-wing support with votes from traditional Democrats. With voters frustrated by city missteps like the snowstorm response and strong backing for rent control, the race hinges on turnout: Morales’s young base could tip the scales, or Smiley’s older, establishment appeal might prevail. Meanwhile, in the governor’s race, Helena Foulkes is outspending McKee on TV ads, while McKee counters with earned media and union endorsements, as Foulkes pushes her housing-focused message and opens new campaign offices. 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/069a53a6eced8200","meta_description":"Providence’s mayoral race is heating up as David Morales, labeled a “laboratory for municipal socialism” by critics, tries to distance himself from the fi…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":117,"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/morales-walks-tightrope-in-providence-race-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/morales-walks-tightrope-in-providence-race-providence-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}