{"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":"The Raccoon With a Curved Back | Anchorage News","slug":"the-raccoon-with-a-curved-back-anchorage-news","published_at":"2026-07-24T00:40:10+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/anchorage-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7570138/the-raccoon-with-a-curved-back-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/79ef9324d7f18057","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/2f771970-4c58-43a5-916c-e91b14e21cb7.mp3","summary":"Meet Jimothy, the viral Seattle raccoon with a rare spinal condition called short spine syndrome, who’s defying odds by climbing trees and foraging like any other raccoon—despite his weirdly curved back and short legs. Scientists estimate fewer than 30 cases worldwide, and most affected animals don’t survive birth. Jimothy, now at least three months old, thrives, sparking global admiration, murals, tattoos, and even a city proclamation. His story is a heartwarming symbol of resilience, proving nature’s adaptability—and reminding us to give wildlife space, not snacks. 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/79ef9324d7f18057","meta_description":"Meet Jimothy, the viral Seattle raccoon with a rare spinal condition called short spine syndrome, who’s defying odds by climbing trees and foraging like a…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":121,"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/the-raccoon-with-a-curved-back-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/the-raccoon-with-a-curved-back-anchorage-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}