{"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":"Gates Under Fire Over Epstein Ties","slug":"gates-under-fire-over-epstein-ties","published_at":"2026-06-10T07:13:18+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/us-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7023297/gates-under-fire-over-epstein-ties","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/us-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7023297","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/4003b2d1-defc-4eea-87be-c4629a8a0a9b.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/4003b2d1-defc-4eea-87be-c4629a8a0a9b.mp3","summary":"Bill Gates is under intense scrutiny from lawmakers over his past ties to Jeffrey Epstein, as part of a broader probe into Epstein’s network. Gates denies any involvement in illegal activities, calling a leaked email suggesting he helped with personal matters—like extramarital affairs—fake. He admits to affairs with two Russian women but insists he never participated in Epstein’s crimes. Their association began in 2011, years after Epstein’s guilty plea. Gates has called their connection “foolish” but insists it was separate from Epstein’s criminal behavior. The House Oversight Committee is examining how the government handled Epstein’s case, and Gates’s session won’t be recorded. This episode underscores how even distant past connections can trigger major public and legal investigations. 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/bca30a11334acd72","meta_description":"Bill Gates is under intense scrutiny from lawmakers over his past ties to Jeffrey Epstein, as part of a broader probe into Epstein’s network. Gates denies…","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/gates-under-fire-over-epstein-ties/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/gates-under-fire-over-epstein-ties.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}