{"podcast":{"title":"Adelaide News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"adelaide-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7575068","podcast_index_feed_id":7575068,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/minnesota-lynx-the-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/minnesota-lynx-the-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":689,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Adelaide News Today delivers fast, focused daily updates on the stories shaping Adelaide—from local news and government to business, culture, and major developments across the city. Designed for quick, on-the-go listening, each episode brings you up to speed in minutes. Produced by AI for speed, consistency, and global scale, the show is part of The Daily News Now network—bringing local news to every city and keeping communities connected worldwide. Adelaide News Today is your daily snapshot of the city. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-09-19T10:18:12.657008+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/adelaide-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7575068"},"episode":{"title":"Blue Blob Turns One in Mount Gambier | Adelaide News","slug":"blue-blob-turns-one-in-mount-gambier-adelaide-news","published_at":"2026-07-16T07:51:11+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/adelaide-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7575068/blue-blob-turns-one-in-mount-gambier-adelaide-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/adelaide-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7575068","url":"https://sources.thednn.ai/f50dd5e6693e0c32","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/e4c15279-5a55-498b-806c-bfe524d215af.mp3","summary":"Mount Gambier’s controversial $136,000 “Blue Blob” statue—officially Cast in Blue—celebrated its first birthday with local kids gifting it a handmade birthday hat. While critics question the cost and abstract megafauna design, the sculpture has become a viral hit, drawing tourists, photo ops, and even belly rubs. Artists and community leaders argue that bold public art sparks conversation and boosts local appeal, even if it’s divisive. Despite initial backlash, the statue’s popularity proves that provocative art can transform a town’s identity—and maybe, just maybe, make you smile. 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/f50dd5e6693e0c32","meta_description":"Mount Gambier’s controversial $136,000 “Blue Blob” statue—officially Cast in Blue—celebrated its first birthday with local kids gifting it a handmade birt…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":109,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/adelaide-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7575068/episodes/blue-blob-turns-one-in-mount-gambier-adelaide-news/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/adelaide-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7575068/blue-blob-turns-one-in-mount-gambier-adelaide-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}