{"podcast":{"title":"Madison News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"madison-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7577991","podcast_index_feed_id":7577991,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/the-madison-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/the-madison-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":1278,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Madison News Today delivers fast, focused daily updates on the stories shaping Madison—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. Madison News Today is your daily snapshot of what’s happening in your city. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-07-25T14:22:56.410863+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/madison-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7577991"},"episode":{"title":"Medal of Honor Origins and First Recipients | Madison News","slug":"medal-of-honor-origins-and-first-recipients-madison-news","published_at":"2026-07-13T02:37:04+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/madison-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7577991/medal-of-honor-origins-and-first-recipients-madison-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/madison-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7577991","url":"https://sources.thednn.ai/c58587584a811641","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/51b5d939-ffbf-42a4-a74d-966d68d4c84b.mp3","summary":"On July 12, 1862, President Lincoln signed the bill creating the Medal of Honor—the highest military decoration for extraordinary bravery in combat. The first six recipients were Union soldiers who executed a daring raid deep behind Confederate lines, sabotaging critical infrastructure. Initially limited to enlisted men, the award opened to all military personnel by 1863, cementing its legacy as the ultimate symbol of courage and sacrifice. Their legacy continues to inspire generations, honoring the unwavering heroism of those who faced impossible odds. 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/c58587584a811641","meta_description":"On July 12, 1862, President Lincoln signed the bill creating the Medal of Honor—the highest military decoration for extraordinary bravery in combat. The f…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":81,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/madison-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7577991/episodes/medal-of-honor-origins-and-first-recipients-madison-news/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/madison-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7577991/medal-of-honor-origins-and-first-recipients-madison-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}