{"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":"States Sue Over Housing First Cuts | Spokane News","slug":"states-sue-over-housing-first-cuts-spokane-news","published_at":"2026-07-11T08:31:25+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/spokane-news-today-2-min-the-daily-news-now-7569664/states-sue-over-housing-first-cuts-spokane-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/spokane-news-today-2-min-the-daily-news-now-7569664","url":"https://sources.thednn.ai/a6da0a399cde1f67","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/7756401f-a0e2-4f58-b9be-07c34ffc1d32.mp3","summary":"Washington state is suing the federal government to stop new rules that threaten to cut off housing for thousands of homeless people, including nearly 3,000 in King County — risking over $37 million in funding. The lawsuit challenges a federal shift away from proven “Housing First” programs, which prioritize stable, long-term housing without strict sobriety or income requirements — programs that have historically received 90% of federal homelessness dollars. While the federal agency argues for more diverse approaches and competition, states say the rules are unlawful and will worsen the crisis, especially as homelessness in King County has recently surged. This isn’t the first time the Trump administration has tried to redirect funds — a similar effort was blocked in court last fall — but this time, the state claims the process itself was flawed. The outcome could decide whether thousands of formerly homeless individuals stay housed across the country. 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/a6da0a399cde1f67","meta_description":"Washington state is suing the federal government to stop new rules that threaten to cut off housing for thousands of homeless people, including nearly 3,0…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":117,"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/states-sue-over-housing-first-cuts-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/states-sue-over-housing-first-cuts-spokane-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}