{"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/podcasts/the-irvine-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":1127,"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":"2026-07-20T14:17:05.571799+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/irvine-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7571856"},"episode":{"title":"St. Bernard Dogs Live On","slug":"st-bernard-dogs-live-on","published_at":"2026-06-26T21:11:33+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/irvine-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7571856/st-bernard-dogs-live-on","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/irvine-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7571856","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/6eef1206-7a50-495d-b94a-9a804e3afd6e.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/6eef1206-7a50-495d-b94a-9a804e3afd6e.mp3","summary":"At 8,100 feet on the Swiss-Italian border, the Great St. Bernard Pass still echoes with the legacy of its legendary dogs—once lifesavers in blizzards, now cherished ambassadors of history. Born from the 1050 hospice that sheltered travelers, these gentle giants, named after the hospice, have saved hundreds of lives over centuries. Today, the Barry Foundation keeps their sacred tradition alive with 32 dogs, 21 keepers, and 20 puppies born yearly—all named after the first Barry, who saved 40 lives. Though too large for modern rescues, they remain vital cultural icons, visiting hospitals and schools across Switzerland, embodying compassion and heritage through every wagging tail and loyal gaze. 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/ec9c24a9ed9aa705","meta_description":"At 8,100 feet on the Swiss-Italian border, the Great St. Bernard Pass still echoes with the legacy of its legendary dogs—once lifesavers in blizzards, now…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":113,"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/st-bernard-dogs-live-on/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/st-bernard-dogs-live-on.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}