{"podcast":{"title":"San Jose News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"san-jose-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463308","podcast_index_feed_id":7463308,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/the-san-jose-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/the-san-jose-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":1189,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, San Jose News Today delivers daily coverage of everything happening in San Jose with fast, focused updates on local news, government, business, public safety, weather, and the stories shaping the community. From Silicon Valley developments to local issues, the show keeps you informed on what matters most across San Jose. 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 Jose 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":"2026-08-01T14:23:39.747310+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/san-jose-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463308"},"episode":{"title":"Hal Williams Remembered by Castmates | San Jose News","slug":"hal-williams-remembered-by-castmates-san-jose-news","published_at":"2026-07-18T02:44:56+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/san-jose-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463308/hal-williams-remembered-by-castmates-san-jose-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/san-jose-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463308","url":"https://sources.thednn.ai/0979acb4ed961fd7","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/8d1b783f-3db6-4707-a0b0-e39de4916706.mp3","summary":"Hal Williams, the beloved actor known for bringing to life unforgettable characters like Lester Jenkins on “227” and Officer “Smitty” Smith on “Sanford and Son,” passed away at 91 from natural causes. With a career spanning over 55 years, he also graced shows like “Private Benjamin,” “The Waltons,” and even the recent “Matlock.” His “227” co-star Marla Gibbs paid moving tribute, recalling their on-screen marriage and real-life bond, calling them a “television family” that celebrated Black love and resilience. She shared they spoke just weeks before his death, a conversation she never thought would be their last. Castmates like Jackée Harry also honored him, celebrating his enduring impact on both colleagues and fans. 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/0979acb4ed961fd7","meta_description":"Hal Williams, the beloved actor known for bringing to life unforgettable characters like Lester Jenkins on “227” and Officer “Smitty” Smith on “Sanford an…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":79,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/san-jose-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463308/episodes/hal-williams-remembered-by-castmates-san-jose-news/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/san-jose-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463308/hal-williams-remembered-by-castmates-san-jose-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}