{"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":"Copper Thieves Target EV Chargers","slug":"copper-thieves-target-ev-chargers","published_at":"2026-06-24T04:15:13+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/seattle-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463302/copper-thieves-target-ev-chargers","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/seattle-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463302","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/8ba76598-0cad-403e-81b1-5b84e81b70e5.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/8ba76598-0cad-403e-81b1-5b84e81b70e5.mp3","summary":"A Ballard homeowner’s electric vehicle charger was stolen midday—surveillance caught a red Ford pickup, two suspects, and even the license plate. This isn’t an isolated incident; thieves are targeting EV chargers for their copper content, which fetches high prices as scrap. The thefts ripple beyond private homes—just last month, copper wiring was ripped from the West Seattle Bridge, plunging parts of it into darkness and risking costly repairs and lane closures. Though lawmakers tried to curb the problem with stricter scrap metal regulations, the bill stalled. Still, the homeowner holds hope: the clear video and distinctive collector plates might lead to a breakthrough. They’re frustrated, but still love their neighborhood—even if they’ve got the “best copper thieves” in town. Support the show: Get a discount at https://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/f4ce697490101604","meta_description":"A Ballard homeowner’s electric vehicle charger was stolen midday—surveillance caught a red Ford pickup, two suspects, and even the license plate. This isn…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":110,"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/copper-thieves-target-ev-chargers/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/copper-thieves-target-ev-chargers.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}