{"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":"Mount Hope Bridge in Fair Condition | Providence News","slug":"mount-hope-bridge-in-fair-condition-providence-news","published_at":"2026-07-10T22:50:52+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/providence-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7606668/mount-hope-bridge-in-fair-condition-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/4a6d8d19f8a6801e","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/9dc3c2b0-1274-4c85-8624-be6c387c684c.mp3","summary":"The Mount Hope Bridge, a 95-year-old structure handling 7 million cars annually, has been deemed “fair” in condition in a newly released 530-page report — sparking legal and public debate. Engineers flagged critical safety issues, including unsafe catwalks, missing barricades, corrosion, and worn bearings, with over a dozen repairs recommended — some marked high priority. A known crack was flagged last November, and officials say they’re committed to addressing all findings. The Rhode Island Turnpike Authority is now asking a judge to dismiss a lawsuit over the bridge’s ownership, claiming the report’s release settles the matter — but Bristol argues they waited nearly 10 months and disputes the authority’s classification of the inspection as sensitive security info. 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/4a6d8d19f8a6801e","meta_description":"The Mount Hope Bridge, a 95-year-old structure handling 7 million cars annually, has been deemed “fair” in condition in a newly released 530-page report —…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":100,"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/mount-hope-bridge-in-fair-condition-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/mount-hope-bridge-in-fair-condition-providence-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}