{"podcast":{"title":"Lincoln News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"lincoln-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7568434","podcast_index_feed_id":7568434,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/the-lincoln-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/the-lincoln-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":1287,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Lincoln News Today delivers fast, focused daily updates on the stories shaping Lincoln—from local news and business to sports, culture, 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. Lincoln News Today is your daily snapshot of what’s happening in the city. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-07-24T16:20:34.005704+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/lincoln-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7568434"},"episode":{"title":"Lincoln Fireworks Ready for 250th Celebration | Lincoln News","slug":"lincoln-fireworks-ready-for-250th-celebration-lincoln-news","published_at":"2026-06-30T04:10:12+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/lincoln-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7568434/lincoln-fireworks-ready-for-250th-celebration-lincoln-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/lincoln-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7568434","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/6a50df48-bb75-463a-96f3-57f376973650.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/6a50df48-bb75-463a-96f3-57f376973650.mp3","summary":"As America turns 250, fireworks sales are set to explode—with $2.5 billion expected nationwide. In Lincoln, Nebraska, a family-owned business with roots dating back to 1957 is bracing for a historic rush. Owner Erin Egan, whose father once traveled to China for unique displays, is thrilled by the patriotic selection and booming economy. Fireworks are louder, brighter, and more fun than ever, including kid-friendly parachute Roman candles. Thanks to lower tariffs, prices are down, making them a budget-friendly alternative to vacations. While Lincoln city bans sales until July 3rd, nearby tents are already stocked and ready for the big celebration. 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/c2c94d87f074deb1","meta_description":"As America turns 250, fireworks sales are set to explode—with $2.5 billion expected nationwide. In Lincoln, Nebraska, a family-owned business with roots d…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":92,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/lincoln-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7568434/episodes/lincoln-fireworks-ready-for-250th-celebration-lincoln-news/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/lincoln-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7568434/lincoln-fireworks-ready-for-250th-celebration-lincoln-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}