{"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":"Westerly Water Ban Hits Hard | Providence News","slug":"westerly-water-ban-hits-hard-providence-news","published_at":"2026-07-04T02:27:23+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/providence-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7606668/westerly-water-ban-hits-hard-providence-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/providence-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7606668","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/8fd8a718-a6ab-4900-905b-7e7938985642.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/8fd8a718-a6ab-4900-905b-7e7938985642.mp3","summary":"Westerly, Rhode Island, is in a water crisis after two sudden pressure drops—likely from a beach leak and possibly a main break—sparking an emergency ban on outdoor water use. Residents can’t water lawns, wash cars, or fill pools as the town battles a drought and tries to restore reserves. Violators face $100 fines, but tap water remains safe. Everyone’s being asked to conserve—because this isn’t just a hiccup, it’s a town-wide emergency. 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/cfb0a9dff366e471","meta_description":"Westerly, Rhode Island, is in a water crisis after two sudden pressure drops—likely from a beach leak and possibly a main break—sparking an emergency ban…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":68,"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/westerly-water-ban-hits-hard-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/westerly-water-ban-hits-hard-providence-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}