{"podcast":{"title":"Seattle News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"seattle-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463302","podcast_index_feed_id":7463302,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/the-seattle-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/the-seattle-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":1989,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Seattle News Today delivers daily coverage of everything happening in Seattle with fast, focused updates on local news, government, business, public safety, weather, and the stories shaping the city. From tech developments to regional issues, the show keeps you informed on what matters most across Seattle. 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, Seattle 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":"2026-07-31T14:17:26.305386+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/seattle-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463302"},"episode":{"title":"Barbecue Costs Rise But Real Value Drops | Seattle News","slug":"barbecue-costs-rise-but-real-value-drops-seattle-news","published_at":"2026-07-03T05:27:23+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/seattle-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463302/barbecue-costs-rise-but-real-value-drops-seattle-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/seattle-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463302","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/373874ae-0e77-4467-b4da-84dc218597e9.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/373874ae-0e77-4467-b4da-84dc218597e9.mp3","summary":"Summer barbecues are getting pricier—$74 for a full spread, up $3 from last year and the highest since 2016. But adjust for inflation, and you’re actually getting more value than a decade ago. Most items rose, especially proteins like beef, pork, and chicken, with ground beef now over $14 for two pounds. Canned beans spiked due to aluminum costs, while eggs and potatoes dropped, helping potato salad stay affordable. Farmers aren’t seeing the big profits—they get a tiny slice of the grocery bill, and critics blame corporate consolidation for squeezing them out. 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/9223789c6cecaacd","meta_description":"Summer barbecues are getting pricier—$74 for a full spread, up $3 from last year and the highest since 2016. But adjust for inflation, and you’re actually…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":102,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/seattle-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463302/episodes/barbecue-costs-rise-but-real-value-drops-seattle-news/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/seattle-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463302/barbecue-costs-rise-but-real-value-drops-seattle-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}