{"podcast":{"title":"Boston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"boston-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7485239","podcast_index_feed_id":7485239,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/the-boston-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/the-boston-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":985,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Boston News Today delivers fast, focused daily updates on the stories shaping Boston—from local news and business to culture, sports, 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. Boston News Today is your daily snapshot of what’s happening across the city. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-09-18T22:23:27.965646+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/boston-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7485239"},"episode":{"title":"Oysters as Coastal Guardians | Boston News","slug":"oysters-as-coastal-guardians-boston-news","published_at":"2026-07-27T10:32:44+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/boston-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7485239/oysters-as-coastal-guardians-boston-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/boston-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7485239","url":"https://sources.thednn.ai/9aec502a0dfc89f6","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/a2fe590d-a292-4ce6-b30e-f0e1d0602443.mp3","summary":"Scientists are dropping hundreds of thousands of live oysters onto man-made reefs in places like Mashpee, Massachusetts, as part of a bold effort to restore ecosystems wiped out over 150 years — not just for oysters, but to rebuild natural coastal defenses against rising seas and storms. These “nature-based solutions” aim to replace concrete walls with living systems like oyster reefs, salt marshes, and seagrass that filter water, shelter marine life, and boost biodiversity. A single oyster filters 50 gallons daily — imagine that multiplied by millions. The initiative is expanding across Massachusetts, from the Westport River to Martha’s Vineyard, targeting once-thriving but now barren oyster grounds. With climate change accelerating, experts are urging state agencies to act fast — these living reefs are critical for coastal resilience and the future of fisheries. 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/9aec502a0dfc89f6","meta_description":"Scientists are dropping hundreds of thousands of live oysters onto man-made reefs in places like Mashpee, Massachusetts, as part of a bold effort to resto…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":113,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/boston-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7485239/episodes/oysters-as-coastal-guardians-boston-news/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/boston-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7485239/oysters-as-coastal-guardians-boston-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}