{"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":"Idle Coal Plant Stirs Grid Debate","slug":"idle-coal-plant-stirs-grid-debate","published_at":"2026-06-27T23:58:20+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/seattle-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463302/idle-coal-plant-stirs-grid-debate","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/seattle-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463302","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/006453e6-233c-428b-8a39-033d71cf6337.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/006453e6-233c-428b-8a39-033d71cf6337.mp3","summary":"A shuttered coal plant in Centralia, Washington, is being kept on standby by the Trump administration—despite not burning a single coal—sparking outrage and confusion. TransAlta, the owner, is seeking tens of millions to cover idle costs, while utilities and environmental groups argue it’s wasteful and unnecessary. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is reviewing the request amid fierce opposition from grid operators who refuse to pay for power they didn’t order. Complicating matters, TransAlta plans to convert the plant to natural gas, and a separate legal battle is underway to overturn the federal orders. Who’s footing the bill for this power plant’s ghostly life support? 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/462c4e19a323e31e","meta_description":"A shuttered coal plant in Centralia, Washington, is being kept on standby by the Trump administration—despite not burning a single coal—sparking outrage a…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":113,"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/idle-coal-plant-stirs-grid-debate/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/idle-coal-plant-stirs-grid-debate.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}