{"podcast":{"title":"Spokane News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now!","slug":"spokane-news-today-2-min-the-daily-news-now-7569664","podcast_index_feed_id":7569664,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/the-spokane-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/the-spokane-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":1580,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Spokane News Today delivers daily coverage of everything happening in Spokane with fast, focused updates on local news, government, business, public safety, weather, and the stories shaping the community. From city developments to regional updates, the show keeps you informed on what matters most across Spokane. 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, Spokane 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":"2026-08-01T20:18:28.743671+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/spokane-news-today-2-min-the-daily-news-now-7569664"},"episode":{"title":"Medicaid Work Rules Threaten Sick Pennsylvanians | Spokane News","slug":"medicaid-work-rules-threaten-sick-pennsylvanians-spokane-news","published_at":"2026-07-13T04:30:09+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/spokane-news-today-2-min-the-daily-news-now-7569664/medicaid-work-rules-threaten-sick-pennsylvanians-spokane-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/spokane-news-today-2-min-the-daily-news-now-7569664","url":"https://sources.thednn.ai/1a90c6b95b25a37b","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/b519f6ad-d6e6-47ff-b566-8042e35af9d7.mp3","summary":"Starting January 1st, Pennsylvania Medicaid recipients must prove they’re working 80 hours a month—or risk losing coverage, unless deemed “medically frail,” a status now requiring strict proof of inability to work. This move, part of a sweeping bill aimed at cutting Medicaid spending, sparks alarm among advocates and patients like 62-year-old Felix White, who relies on Medicaid for insulin and care but struggles to find work. The new rules could trap vulnerable individuals in a deadly cycle: losing coverage means losing access to care, making it harder to work—and thus, losing coverage. Pennsylvania joins 25 other states suing over the policy’s complexity and cost, arguing it could endanger public health and undo years of preparation. 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/1a90c6b95b25a37b","meta_description":"Starting January 1st, Pennsylvania Medicaid recipients must prove they’re working 80 hours a month—or risk losing coverage, unless deemed “medically frail…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":91,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/spokane-news-today-2-min-the-daily-news-now-7569664/episodes/medicaid-work-rules-threaten-sick-pennsylvanians-spokane-news/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/spokane-news-today-2-min-the-daily-news-now-7569664/medicaid-work-rules-threaten-sick-pennsylvanians-spokane-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}