{"podcast":{"title":"Bismarck News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"bismarck-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7612013","podcast_index_feed_id":7612013,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/bismarck-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/bismarck-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":16,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Bismarck News Today delivers fast, focused daily updates on the stories shaping Bismarck—from local news and business to culture, weather, 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 in the world and keeping communities connected. Bismarck News Today is your daily snapshot of what’s happening across the city. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-07-10T12:17:15.339319+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bismarck-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7612013"},"episode":{"title":"Families Shop Smart Before School | Bismarck News","slug":"families-shop-smart-before-school-bismarck-news","published_at":"2026-07-06T14:43:38+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bismarck-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7612013/families-shop-smart-before-school-bismarck-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bismarck-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7612013","url":"https://sources.thednn.ai/1f70f495d7fd6131","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/46090523-0e08-406c-b36b-8af835b8e6b3.mp3","summary":"Parents are diving into back-to-school sales earlier than ever, even as everyday costs climb, with warehouse giants like BJ’s, Costco, and Sam’s Club racing to offer unbeatable deals on everything from backpacks to electronics and clothing. BJ’s is stepping up with stronger value-focused promotions, while shoppers lean on store brands to stretch their budgets. With inflation squeezing wallets, consumers are smarter and more strategic—BJ’s sales jumped 7% in Q1, up from 3% last year. Retailers are also clearing inventory with deep discounts on electronics and accessories, creating prime opportunities for savvy shoppers. The competition is heating up as these clubs battle for market share, adapting with better pricing and promotions to win over budget-conscious families. 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/1f70f495d7fd6131","meta_description":"Parents are diving into back-to-school sales earlier than ever, even as everyday costs climb, with warehouse giants like BJ’s, Costco, and Sam’s Club raci…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":112,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/bismarck-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7612013/episodes/families-shop-smart-before-school-bismarck-news/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bismarck-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7612013/families-shop-smart-before-school-bismarck-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}