{"podcast":{"title":"California News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"california-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7610473","podcast_index_feed_id":7610473,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/california-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/california-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":590,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, California News Today delivers fast, focused daily updates on the stories shaping California—from statewide politics and business to culture, sports, and major local 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 and regional news to every market in the world and keeping communities connected. California News Today is your daily snapshot of what’s happening across the state. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-06-17T22:20:05.463017+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/california-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7610473"},"episode":{"title":"Staff Picks Reveal Museum Soul","slug":"staff-picks-reveal-museum-soul","published_at":"2026-06-16T20:19:59+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/california-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7610473/staff-picks-reveal-museum-soul","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/california-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7610473","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/db7c3517-9da4-4616-82b2-d516d5da920a.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/db7c3517-9da4-4616-82b2-d516d5da920a.mp3","summary":"Behind the velvet ropes and gallery lights, the Santa Barbara Museum of Art is letting its unsung heroes take center stage. In “A Few of Our Favorite Things,” everyday staff—educators, security guards, gift shop workers, and installation crews—share the art they love most, revealing how their personal stories, life experiences, and deep museum ties shape their choices. From a portrait of the enigmatic Mercedes de Acosta to a sculpture echoing childhood pressures, each piece is infused with emotion and meaning. This isn’t just an exhibition—it’s a heartfelt tribute to the people who keep the museum alive, showing how art speaks louder when seen through the eyes of those who live it daily. Support the show: Get a discount at https://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/fb15dbb90ba4a78a","meta_description":"Behind the velvet ropes and gallery lights, the Santa Barbara Museum of Art is letting its unsung heroes take center stage. In “A Few of Our Favorite Thin…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":120,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/california-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7610473/episodes/staff-picks-reveal-museum-soul/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/california-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7610473/staff-picks-reveal-museum-soul.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}