{"podcast":{"title":"Los Angeles News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"los-angeles-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7458113","podcast_index_feed_id":7458113,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/the-los-angeles-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/cover/dce2f6a7-6295-42f0-9d04-21dbdce5a096.jpeg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":1626,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Los Angeles News Today delivers fast, focused daily updates on the stories shaping Los Angeles—from local news and business to entertainment, sports, and culture. Designed for quick, on-the-go listening, each episode brings you up to speed in minutes in one of the world’s most influential cities. 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. Los Angeles News Today is your daily snapshot of what’s happening across LA. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-07-24T22:19:31.018392+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/los-angeles-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7458113"},"episode":{"title":"La Brea’s Big Move for Science","slug":"la-brea-s-big-move-for-science","published_at":"2026-06-06T19:04:54+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/los-angeles-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7458113/la-brea-s-big-move-for-science","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/los-angeles-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7458113","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/871c21c8-be1d-47c8-ae1a-f7515b27933f.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/871c21c8-be1d-47c8-ae1a-f7515b27933f.mp3","summary":"The La Brea Tar Pits are shutting down for a $100 million renovation to reopen in 2028 as the Samuel Oschin Global Center for Ice Age Research — a scientific powerhouse built around 3.5 million fossils, from bison skulls to dire wolf ribs, each needing custom foam protection. This isn’t just a makeover; it’s a chance to tell the true story of Los Angeles during the Ice Age, where climate change and extinction mirror our own era. The current 1977 museum misrepresents key facts — like the mammoth sculpture implying quicksand when just inches of tar could trap prey — and lacks updated exhibits on plants, insects, and even saber-toothed cats. The new space will feature more research, education, and real Ice Age flora, plus four new skeletons including a baby bison, dire wolf, giant sloth, and Zed — the most complete mammoth ever found — displayed in dramatic combat. While closed to the public, excavations and conservation continue, and mobile programs will keep educating thousands of schoolchildren annually. The past isn’t disappearing — it’s being preserved, reimagined, and brought to life for a new generation. 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/2294067e8f930c5a","meta_description":"The La Brea Tar Pits are shutting down for a $100 million renovation to reopen in 2028 as the Samuel Oschin Global Center for Ice Age Research — a scienti…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":134,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/los-angeles-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7458113/episodes/la-brea-s-big-move-for-science/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/los-angeles-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7458113/la-brea-s-big-move-for-science.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}