{"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":"Stabbing Near Playground in Providence | Providence News","slug":"stabbing-near-playground-in-providence-providence-news","published_at":"2026-07-18T03:14:33+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/providence-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7606668/stabbing-near-playground-in-providence-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/939d27abb1a95716","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/061e222a-1ba0-4ee3-a1a0-cd7b426ec518.mp3","summary":"A stabbing near a Providence playground sent shockwaves through the community—32-year-old victim survived with non-life-threatening wounds after being attacked with a folding knife by 37-year-old suspect Baltazare Mechen Cachej, who’s now in custody on felony assault charges. The confrontation, allegedly sparked by a drunken argument in the park, escalated when the suspect chased someone who chose not to press charges. Authorities are still piecing together the full story, but this sobering incident serves as a stark reminder of how quickly alcohol-fueled disputes can spiral into violence—especially near places where kids play. 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/939d27abb1a95716","meta_description":"A stabbing near a Providence playground sent shockwaves through the community—32-year-old victim survived with non-life-threatening wounds after being att…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":82,"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/stabbing-near-playground-in-providence-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/stabbing-near-playground-in-providence-providence-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}