{"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":"Inquest Rules Police Action Justified | Seattle News","slug":"inquest-rules-police-action-justified-seattle-news","published_at":"2026-07-16T03:54:47+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/seattle-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463302/inquest-rules-police-action-justified-seattle-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/seattle-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463302","url":"https://sources.thednn.ai/7a7894ec80bd4f14","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/27087bc5-1679-44a5-b30e-8c84674b1645.mp3","summary":"After seven years of investigation, a King County inquest jury ruled that Seattle police officers acted lawfully when they fatally shot Ryan Smith in May 2019 — a decision that closes a long, painful chapter for Smith’s family and reignites debate over police use of force. The incident, captured on bodycam, showed officers entering a home after a 911 call, confronting Smith with a knife, and firing. Smith’s mother, Rose Johnson, had pleaded for de-escalation, citing his struggles with addiction and depression. The jury’s verdict, delivered Wednesday, concluded the officers’ actions were justified under the circumstances — a verdict that leaves many questioning whether justice was truly served. 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/7a7894ec80bd4f14","meta_description":"After seven years of investigation, a King County inquest jury ruled that Seattle police officers acted lawfully when they fatally shot Ryan Smith in May…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":81,"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/inquest-rules-police-action-justified-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/inquest-rules-police-action-justified-seattle-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}