{"podcast":{"title":"Irvine News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"irvine-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7571856","podcast_index_feed_id":7571856,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/the-irvine-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/cover/763f7e20-0d7e-455b-8be8-9b7bbb28e1a9.jpeg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":2000,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Irvine News Today delivers fast, focused daily updates on the stories shaping Irvine—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. Irvine News Today is your daily snapshot of what’s happening across the city. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-09-16T22:17:37.449945+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/irvine-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7571856"},"episode":{"title":"One Man’s Tribute to 9/11 Sacrifice | Irvine News","slug":"one-man-s-tribute-to-9-11-sacrifice-irvine-news","published_at":"2026-09-12T09:19:54+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/irvine-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7571856/one-man-s-tribute-to-9-11-sacrifice-irvine-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/irvine-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7571856","url":"https://sources.thednn.ai/8f8556eb85b33eca","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/07d97310-1f18-4f5d-aeca-0109be3241b7.mp3","summary":"For over 25 years, a retired firefighter in Fullerton, California, has turned his home into a moving tribute to the victims of 9/11 — not just the 343 firefighters lost that day, but thousands more from subsequent conflicts. What began with a simple sign has blossomed into an emotional memorial featuring hand-painted crosses, personal photos, and handwritten notes, drawing hundreds each year. Inspired by the staggering loss — he calculated it would have wiped out his entire fire department — Scott Townley’s quiet dedication has become a beacon for remembrance, education, and unity, especially for younger generations who’ve never known the pain of that day. This year’s ceremony saw every name read aloud, honoring lives through joyful images and heartfelt tributes — proof that one person’s resolve can create an enduring legacy of love, service, and never forgetting. 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/8f8556eb85b33eca Presented by The Plant Daddies — rare specimen trees, living art, and hand-carved limestone vessels and fountains for extraordinary spaces. Showrooms in Los Angeles and Irvine. Listeners of Irvine News Today receive 10% off with code LANEWS10. theplantdaddies.com/lanews","meta_description":"For over 25 years, a retired firefighter in Fullerton, California, has turned his home into a moving tribute to the victims of 9/11 — not just the 343 fir…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":142,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/irvine-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7571856/episodes/one-man-s-tribute-to-9-11-sacrifice-irvine-news/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/irvine-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7571856/one-man-s-tribute-to-9-11-sacrifice-irvine-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}