{"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":"Washington Pays Striking Workers | Seattle News","slug":"washington-pays-striking-workers-seattle-news","published_at":"2026-07-11T02:19:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/seattle-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463302/washington-pays-striking-workers-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/733dc373a726be69","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/f2faae35-9652-44f2-9328-946be1ddd048.mp3","summary":"Washington just became the first state to pay striking workers unemployment benefits — a bold new law that’s already sent $500K to 138 people on the picket line. Union members can now get financial support for up to six weeks, giving them real leverage in contract fights. Workers at Seattle’s Hilton Embassy Suites are among the first to apply, demanding better pay, healthcare, and staffing — ready for a long haul. Passed by Democrats last year without Republican support, the law aims to empower low-wage workers by removing the financial pressure that forces them to accept bad deals. The state is monitoring the unemployment fund closely — and could impose new business taxes if it strains. This program runs until 2035, and could reshape labor power across the state. 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/733dc373a726be69","meta_description":"Washington just became the first state to pay striking workers unemployment benefits — a bold new law that’s already sent $500K to 138 people on the picke…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":87,"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/washington-pays-striking-workers-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/washington-pays-striking-workers-seattle-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}