{"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":"High Earners Tax Repeal Heads to Ballot | Seattle News","slug":"high-earners-tax-repeal-heads-to-ballot-seattle-news","published_at":"2026-07-03T05:27:50+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/seattle-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463302/high-earners-tax-repeal-heads-to-ballot-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/fa4bc94d-d2c3-46c9-8356-f56c0e2de617.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/fa4bc94d-d2c3-46c9-8356-f56c0e2de617.mp3","summary":"Over 500,000 signatures have been submitted to repeal Washington’s new high-income tax, nearly doubling the threshold and guaranteeing a November ballot showdown. The tax, set to begin in 2029, targets earners over $1 million, with proceeds funding schools and services — but opponents, led by hedge fund manager Brian Heywood, argue it’s unfair and will force cuts to essential programs. Supporters warn repeal would slash education, housing, and healthcare funding, while critics say the tax is flexible and not tied to specific programs. With legal deadlines looming and certification underway, the state braces for a high-stakes election battle over who controls Washington’s future tax policy. 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/1996b7c0d2a1aadb","meta_description":"Over 500,000 signatures have been submitted to repeal Washington’s new high-income tax, nearly doubling the threshold and guaranteeing a November ballot s…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":143,"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/high-earners-tax-repeal-heads-to-ballot-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/high-earners-tax-repeal-heads-to-ballot-seattle-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}