{"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":"Spokane's New Crisis Response Team | Spokane News","slug":"spokane-s-new-crisis-response-team-spokane-news","published_at":"2026-07-23T09:03:22+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/spokane-news-today-2-min-the-daily-news-now-7569664/spokane-s-new-crisis-response-team-spokane-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/spokane-news-today-2-min-the-daily-news-now-7569664","url":"https://sources.thednn.ai/670c360913e822da","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/26fac3b6-0a4b-4736-a6ed-0c3b01d147be.mp3","summary":"Spokane’s Behavioral Response Unit is now rolling 24/7—six days a week, from 9 AM to 9 PM—with expanded staffing and a new model: mental health pros paired with paramedics, not firefighters. Funded by a mental health sales tax, this initiative aims to de-escalate crises, connect people to resources, and free up fire crews for life-or-death emergencies. Meanwhile, Washington state’s new millionaire’s tax—9.9% on incomes over $1 million, set to launch in 2028—is already under fire. A certified petition puts the law to a November vote, with opponents like Let’s Go Washington claiming it unfairly targets families and small businesses. 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/670c360913e822da","meta_description":"Spokane’s Behavioral Response Unit is now rolling 24/7—six days a week, from 9 AM to 9 PM—with expanded staffing and a new model: mental health pros paire…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":105,"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/spokane-s-new-crisis-response-team-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/spokane-s-new-crisis-response-team-spokane-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}