{"podcast":{"title":"San Diego News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"san-diego-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463305","podcast_index_feed_id":7463305,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/the-san-diego-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/the-san-diego-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":701,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, San Diego News Today delivers daily coverage of everything happening in San Diego with fast, focused updates on local news, government, business, public safety, weather, and the stories shaping the city. From coastal developments to regional updates, the show keeps you informed on what matters most across San Diego. 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, San Diego 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":"2026-07-31T12:18:28.200318+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/san-diego-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463305"},"episode":{"title":"Defense Budget Battle for 2027 | San Diego News","slug":"defense-budget-battle-for-2027-san-diego-news","published_at":"2026-07-24T03:07:13+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/san-diego-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463305/defense-budget-battle-for-2027-san-diego-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/san-diego-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463305","url":"https://sources.thednn.ai/c684a35729af12f1","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/b4343404-7c86-4870-b2dc-982b0e1ec35a.mp3","summary":"The House just passed a record-breaking $1.5 trillion defense bill for FY2027 — the largest since WWII — sparking fierce debate over whether the money can be spent wisely, how it balances domestic needs, and whether it truly secures our future. While supporters argue it’s essential for global dominance and military readiness, critics warn of wasted funds on outdated systems and call for smarter, more balanced spending that also invests in hospitals, schools, and veterans. The defense industry, especially in places like San Diego, stands to gain jobs and revenue, but lawmakers are under pressure to ensure every dollar delivers real security — not just political or economic spin. 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/c684a35729af12f1","meta_description":"The House just passed a record-breaking $1.5 trillion defense bill for FY2027 — the largest since WWII — sparking fierce debate over whether the money can…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":98,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/san-diego-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463305/episodes/defense-budget-battle-for-2027-san-diego-news/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/san-diego-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463305/defense-budget-battle-for-2027-san-diego-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}