{"podcast":{"title":"Houston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"houston-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7458112","podcast_index_feed_id":7458112,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/the-houston-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/the-houston-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":362,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Houston News Today delivers fast, focused daily updates on the stories shaping Houston—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. Houston News Today is your daily snapshot of what’s happening across the city. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-09-18T08:20:26.086082+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/houston-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7458112"},"episode":{"title":"E-Bike Crashes Are Getting Worse | Houston News","slug":"e-bike-crashes-are-getting-worse-houston-news","published_at":"2026-09-12T06:58:51+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/houston-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7458112/e-bike-crashes-are-getting-worse-houston-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/houston-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7458112","url":"https://sources.thednn.ai/57d1f268c208d63e","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/d033a3de-49eb-4a49-87c0-f4ec653a96d5.mp3","summary":"E-bikes are booming—but so are crashes and injuries. New data reveals that while e-bike accidents are rising sharply, they’re often more severe, with more head, neck, and facial trauma—including traumatic brain injuries. ER visits jumped over 100% between 2022 and 2024, and fatalities surged from zero in 2017 to 97 in 2024. Experts warn that speeds up to 20 mph, especially for younger riders, demand caution—and recommend consulting local bike shops for proper gear. Don’t confuse e-bikes with motorized e-motor bikes, which aren’t safe for kids in traffic-heavy areas. While e-bikes boost mobility and comfort, riders must prioritize safety to avoid serious consequences. 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/57d1f268c208d63e","meta_description":"E-bikes are booming—but so are crashes and injuries. New data reveals that while e-bike accidents are rising sharply, they’re often more severe, with more…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":100,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/houston-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7458112/episodes/e-bike-crashes-are-getting-worse-houston-news/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/houston-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7458112/e-bike-crashes-are-getting-worse-houston-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}