{"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":"Supreme Court Justice Faces Re-Election | Spokane News","slug":"supreme-court-justice-faces-re-election-spokane-news","published_at":"2026-07-11T05:16:39+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/spokane-news-today-2-min-the-daily-news-now-7569664/supreme-court-justice-faces-re-election-spokane-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/spokane-news-today-2-min-the-daily-news-now-7569664","url":"https://sources.thednn.ai/4a55a67a8bd09ca1","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/67d56109-9b2d-424e-9eba-7f01f35bff15.mp3","summary":"Colleen Melody, newly appointed to Washington’s Supreme Court, is now running for re-election — a move sparking debate over whether the state’s judiciary is becoming too politically influenced. With six of nine justices initially appointed by the governor, Melody and fellow appointee Justice Theo Angelis are vying for seats as their terms wind down. Critics, including seasoned attorneys, warn that appointment-heavy courts risk eroding public trust and prioritizing policy over constitutional fidelity. But Melody counters that appointments offer greater accountability than lifetime federal seats, citing her own impartiality and recusals. Voters are being asked to choose not just judges, but the direction of the state’s highest court — as its role grows ever more central to protecting rights and interpreting laws. 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/4a55a67a8bd09ca1","meta_description":"Colleen Melody, newly appointed to Washington’s Supreme Court, is now running for re-election — a move sparking debate over whether the state’s judiciary…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":129,"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/supreme-court-justice-faces-re-election-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/supreme-court-justice-faces-re-election-spokane-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}