{"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":"Rental Fund Stuck in Council Limbo | Providence News","slug":"rental-fund-stuck-in-council-limbo-providence-news","published_at":"2026-07-15T02:20:20+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/providence-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7606668/rental-fund-stuck-in-council-limbo-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/79dc54d577622670","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/be1fe57e-e3ed-4ad4-a0e8-7f737eb4e371.mp3","summary":"Providence’s million-dollar RENT Fund, designed to prevent evictions and help renters hit by unexpected financial hardship, is stuck in City Council limbo—despite being budgeted and ready to roll out. Mayor Brett Smiley is pushing for approval before August break, calling it a lifeline for families, while council members like Miguel Sanchez warn it could become a landlord handout without safeguards. Smiley accuses the council of political delay, but Council President Rachel Miller insists there’s no rush, noting the funds are allocated for the full fiscal year and policy concerns need time to be addressed. 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/79dc54d577622670","meta_description":"Providence’s million-dollar RENT Fund, designed to prevent evictions and help renters hit by unexpected financial hardship, is stuck in City Council limbo…","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/rental-fund-stuck-in-council-limbo-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/rental-fund-stuck-in-council-limbo-providence-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}