{"podcast":{"title":"Anchorage News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"anchorage-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7570138","podcast_index_feed_id":7570138,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/the-anchorage-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/cover/2370b246-99fb-458c-8d5d-9d8c5a85152d.png","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":408,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Anchorage News Today delivers fast, focused daily updates on the stories shaping Anchorage—from local news and government to business, weather impacts, and community developments. 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. Anchorage News Today is your daily snapshot of the city. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-09-19T10:20:20.047902+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/anchorage-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7570138"},"episode":{"title":"Remote Racetrack, Big Heart | Anchorage News","slug":"remote-racetrack-big-heart-anchorage-news","published_at":"2026-07-31T23:33:55+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/anchorage-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7570138/remote-racetrack-big-heart-anchorage-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/anchorage-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7570138","url":"https://sources.thednn.ai/4dffff5eb227231e","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/023ed87f-5fdd-4f98-bd50-e2afc34d35cf.mp3","summary":"Deep in Alaska’s wild frontier, Kodiak Island hosts one of the most remote and spirited stock car racetracks in the nation. With a quarter-mile dirt track, a press box built from an old boat wheelhouse, and wooden bleachers, it’s pure grassroots racing — no corporate sponsors, just passion and grit. Racers modify older cars for speed and safety, turning their machines into rolling works of art — and their weekends into childhood dreams come true. When parts are weeks away and repairs happen last-minute, it’s the community that keeps things running: friends, families, and even strangers pitching in to help. After a rough patch in 2013-14, local hero Craig Dehart revived the track by rallying support and bringing mainland cars to train new drivers. Newcomers like Josh Good say the vibe is electric — everyone shares tips, spare parts, and even tow trucks when a car breaks down. Even chaotic pile-ups and lost tires can’t dampen the joy. This isn’t about winning; it’s about belonging. The Kodiak Island Raceway proves that with heart, grit, and a little bit of bear-watching, you can keep the soul of racing alive — no matter how far off the grid you are. 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/4dffff5eb227231e","meta_description":"Deep in Alaska’s wild frontier, Kodiak Island hosts one of the most remote and spirited stock car racetracks in the nation. With a quarter-mile dirt track…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":131,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/anchorage-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7570138/episodes/remote-racetrack-big-heart-anchorage-news/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/anchorage-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7570138/remote-racetrack-big-heart-anchorage-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}