{"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":"The Surprising Value of Dandelions","slug":"the-surprising-value-of-dandelions","published_at":"2026-06-27T17:27:25+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/spokane-news-today-2-min-the-daily-news-now-7569664/the-surprising-value-of-dandelions","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/spokane-news-today-2-min-the-daily-news-now-7569664","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/14e9ee3a-52ac-45e9-9374-6b4acefc56dc.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/14e9ee3a-52ac-45e9-9374-6b4acefc56dc.mp3","summary":"Forget the “weed” label—dandelions are nutritional powerhouses packed with vitamins and minerals, and every part is edible, from petals to roots. Originally brought by European colonists for food and medicine, this resilient plant thrives in disturbed soil and even helps clean polluted ground. While vilified by manicured lawn culture since the mid-20th century, dandelions offer real ecological benefits, support pollinators, and are quietly proving their worth as nature’s unsung hero. 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/753431ee0f794171","meta_description":"Forget the “weed” label—dandelions are nutritional powerhouses packed with vitamins and minerals, and every part is edible, from petals to roots. Original…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":126,"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/the-surprising-value-of-dandelions/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/the-surprising-value-of-dandelions.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}