{"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":"Sheriff’s Sgt. On Trial for Assault","slug":"sheriff-s-sgt-on-trial-for-assault","published_at":"2026-06-23T05:09:34+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/spokane-news-today-2-min-the-daily-news-now-7569664/sheriff-s-sgt-on-trial-for-assault","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/spokane-news-today-2-min-the-daily-news-now-7569664","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/f33b3e09-759f-4852-a07a-2ae01f35839e.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/f33b3e09-759f-4852-a07a-2ae01f35839e.mp3","summary":"Former Spokane County Sheriff’s Sgt. Clay Hilton stands trial for felony assault after allegedly beating Kevin Hinton in a park last August. Hilton claims he used lawful force to subdue a resistant, confrontational man during a routine patrol, but body cam footage and expert testimony question his justification. The confrontation began when Hilton demanded ID from Hinton, who was simply resting after a long drive, and escalated when Hilton forcibly removed Hinton from his car and struck him multiple times. Hilton cited perceived threats and weapons in the vehicle as reasons for his actions, though experts say officers must exercise discretion in weapon disclosures. During cross-examination, Hilton admitted a misunderstanding about park curfew but insisted he had authority to detain. Both sides have rested; closing arguments loom, and Hilton’s lawyer warns of escalating threats due to the case’s high profile. 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/b8490387d6302ec8","meta_description":"Former Spokane County Sheriff’s Sgt. Clay Hilton stands trial for felony assault after allegedly beating Kevin Hinton in a park last August. Hilton claims…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":109,"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/sheriff-s-sgt-on-trial-for-assault/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/sheriff-s-sgt-on-trial-for-assault.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}