{"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":"U.S. Targets Iran Over Strait of Hormuz | US News","slug":"u-s-targets-iran-over-strait-of-hormuz-us-news","published_at":"2026-07-12T21:25:38+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/us-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7023297/u-s-targets-iran-over-strait-of-hormuz-us-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/us-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7023297","url":"https://sources.thednn.ai/2c65b5668ca7a5e5","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/6b5ebc04-a9e7-47bc-81bf-3dbccd4ca260.mp3","summary":"U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker slammed Iran’s leadership as “a bunch of crazy people” during a CNN appearance, defending recent U.S. military strikes targeting over 140 Iranian sites after Tehran allegedly attacked a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Whitaker cited Iran’s violation of a performance-based agreement prohibiting attacks on shipping, noting this was a repeat offense despite prior warnings. The U.S. remains committed to safeguarding vital shipping lanes while publicly insisting on diplomatic solutions for Iran’s nuclear program — but with a firm message: more aggression means more force. 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/2c65b5668ca7a5e5","meta_description":"U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker slammed Iran’s leadership as “a bunch of crazy people” during a CNN appearance, defending recent U.S. military st…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":91,"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/u-s-targets-iran-over-strait-of-hormuz-us-news/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/u-s-targets-iran-over-strait-of-hormuz-us-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}