{"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 Safety Study Released | Providence News","slug":"mount-hope-bridge-safety-study-released-providence-news","published_at":"2026-07-10T23:17:18+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/providence-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7606668/mount-hope-bridge-safety-study-released-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/d7a599c488b7cf2b","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/106da18d-92c6-4543-b4e3-4ee7045c25e2.mp3","summary":"The Mount Hope Bridge, a vital link between Bristol and Portsmouth, is under intense scrutiny after a 500-page safety study was finally released — a move that follows a heated legal battle over transparency. Bristol sued in March to obtain inspection reports, only to be denied by RITBA, who cited security concerns — a decision that fueled local frustration, especially after last year’s Washington Bridge closure. The June 2024 report, titled “Conceptual Safety Implementation Measures Feasibility Study,” offers a detailed roadmap for potential upgrades, but its full impact remains to be seen. Built in 1929, the bridge’s age adds urgency to the findings — and the community watches closely to see if this study translates into real, lasting safety improvements. 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/d7a599c488b7cf2b","meta_description":"The Mount Hope Bridge, a vital link between Bristol and Portsmouth, is under intense scrutiny after a 500-page safety study was finally released — a move…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":102,"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-safety-study-released-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-safety-study-released-providence-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}