{"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":"Rhode Island Cannabis Licensing Chaos | Providence News","slug":"rhode-island-cannabis-licensing-chaos-providence-news","published_at":"2026-07-24T23:17:57+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/providence-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7606668/rhode-island-cannabis-licensing-chaos-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/9c8d5b3332ab598b","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/b49ebc22-8688-4274-b00f-624d354aa416.mp3","summary":"Rhode Island’s new cannabis licensing law has sparked outrage among investors and entrepreneurs, forcing a major redo for a dispensary project backed by over half a million dollars. A key issue? A social equity license recipient—meant to uplift communities harmed by past drug laws—is now disqualified under revised rules, leaving her locked out while her partner, investor David Rozen, publicly protests with banners. The Cannabis Control Commission, led by new chair Michelle Reddish, acknowledges the friction and vows to streamline the process without compromising legal compliance. Former mayor Allan Fung is lobbying for licenses by January 1st, but Reddish cautions against overpromising. With eight dispensaries already open and room for 24 more, this case underscores the real-world hurdles entrepreneurs face as Rhode Island expands its legal cannabis market. 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/9c8d5b3332ab598b","meta_description":"Rhode Island’s new cannabis licensing law has sparked outrage among investors and entrepreneurs, forcing a major redo for a dispensary project backed by o…","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/rhode-island-cannabis-licensing-chaos-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/rhode-island-cannabis-licensing-chaos-providence-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}