{"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":"Ranch, Politics, and Population Surges | Spokane News","slug":"ranch-politics-and-population-surges-spokane-news","published_at":"2026-07-02T07:48:19+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/spokane-news-today-2-min-the-daily-news-now-7569664/ranch-politics-and-population-surges-spokane-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/spokane-news-today-2-min-the-daily-news-now-7569664","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/89e93338-0253-4ad8-9535-e420817769fe.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/89e93338-0253-4ad8-9535-e420817769fe.mp3","summary":"In 1926, Rose Laberee snagged a stunning 360-acre riverfront ranch on the Little Spokane River—complete with a private trout lake and the prized Porter herd of Jersey cattle—setting the stage for a legacy of agricultural excellence. Meanwhile, Spokane’s political scene roiled as labor leader Andrew Jackson Fabian challenged incumbent auditor Elmer Barlett over unethical fundraising demands. Fast forward to 1976: Coeur d’Alene was exploding, fueled by WWII veterans, Interstate 90, and rising college enrollment, setting the stage for its eventual boom to over 54,000 residents. 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/d09a4233ecf8c5e6","meta_description":"In 1926, Rose Laberee snagged a stunning 360-acre riverfront ranch on the Little Spokane River—complete with a private trout lake and the prized Porter he…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":113,"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/ranch-politics-and-population-surges-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/ranch-politics-and-population-surges-spokane-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}