{"podcast":{"title":"US News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"us-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7023297","podcast_index_feed_id":7023297,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/who-the-is-chuck-taylor.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/who-the-is-chuck-taylor.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":1314,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, US News Today delivers daily coverage of the biggest stories shaping the United States with fast, focused updates on national news, politics, business, economy, public safety, and cultural moments. From breaking headlines to ongoing national developments, the show keeps you informed on what matters most across the country. Each short episode highlights what matters most—including key updates, national trends, and major storylines—produced by AI for speed, consistency, and clarity. Part of The Daily News Now network, US News Today is built for listeners who want reliable national news coverage in a quick, easy-to-digest format. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-07-20T06:20:39.345774+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/us-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7023297"},"episode":{"title":"Blanche Meets Epstein Accusers | US News","slug":"blanche-meets-epstein-accusers-us-news-2","published_at":"2026-07-17T01:22:01+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/us-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7023297/blanche-meets-epstein-accusers-us-news-2","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/us-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7023297","url":"https://sources.thednn.ai/50a29c05f7bda639","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/cfa5665e-65c2-4254-96c2-12c7c059569c.mp3","summary":"Acting AG Todd Blanche met with Epstein accusers amid political pressure, but the talks hit a snag—victims want prosecutions, and Blanche admits he’s not sure he can deliver. While the Justice Department says it’ll investigate new evidence, current files don’t support charging more. One accuser, Dani Bensky, called the meeting unproductive and said her pleas were ignored. Blanche pushed back, noting they’ve spoken with over 30 accuser reps and remain open to further dialogue. The senator who pushed for the meeting praised Blanche’s direct engagement, even as the Epstein saga continues to stir due to his elite connections and stalled case files. 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/50a29c05f7bda639","meta_description":"Acting AG Todd Blanche met with Epstein accusers amid political pressure, but the talks hit a snag—victims want prosecutions, and Blanche admits he’s not…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":85,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/us-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7023297/episodes/blanche-meets-epstein-accusers-us-news-2/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/us-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7023297/blanche-meets-epstein-accusers-us-news-2.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}