{"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":"New Zealand Tight End Leaves Cougars","slug":"new-zealand-tight-end-leaves-cougars","published_at":"2026-06-22T01:14:17+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/spokane-news-today-2-min-the-daily-news-now-7569664/new-zealand-tight-end-leaves-cougars","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/spokane-news-today-2-min-the-daily-news-now-7569664","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/f34c6fef-d1a4-41b2-b2c9-cb4935fb2ddd.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/f34c6fef-d1a4-41b2-b2c9-cb4935fb2ddd.mp3","summary":"Washington State tight end Nathaniel Salmon, a massive 6-foot-6, 274-pound import from New Zealand who joined just six months ago, has left the program — missing key summer workouts and opting to stay home instead of returning to Pullman. A former pro basketball player turned football rookie who trained at an NFL academy and earned four years of eligibility, Salmon’s departure opens the door for Trey Leckner and Jack Pedersen to seize more playing time, with Pedersen already impressing in spring drills and Leckner expected back from injury. The Cougars now look to these emerging tight ends to fill the void left by Salmon’s exit. 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/feba728585452884","meta_description":"Washington State tight end Nathaniel Salmon, a massive 6-foot-6, 274-pound import from New Zealand who joined just six months ago, has left the program —…","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/new-zealand-tight-end-leaves-cougars/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/new-zealand-tight-end-leaves-cougars.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}