{"podcast":{"title":"Montpelier News Today | 2 Min New | The Daily News Now!","slug":"montpelier-news-today-2-min-new-the-daily-news-now-7598987","podcast_index_feed_id":7598987,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/montpelier-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/montpelier-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":1846,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Montpelier News Today delivers daily coverage of everything happening in Montpelier with fast, focused updates on local news, government, business, public safety, and the stories shaping Vermont’s capital. From breaking developments to community updates, the show keeps you informed on what matters most. Each short episode highlights what matters most—including key updates, local trends, and essential headlines—produced by AI for speed, consistency, and clarity. Part of The Daily News Now network, Montpelier News Today is built for listeners who want reliable local news every single day. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-09-16T22:21:28.051445+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/montpelier-news-today-2-min-new-the-daily-news-now-7598987"},"episode":{"title":"Adirondacks Unveil First Permanent Troll Sculpture | Montpelier News","slug":"adirondacks-unveil-first-permanent-troll-sculpture-montpelier-news","published_at":"2026-09-14T02:22:54+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/montpelier-news-today-2-min-new-the-daily-news-now-7598987/adirondacks-unveil-first-permanent-troll-sculpture-montpelier-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/montpelier-news-today-2-min-new-the-daily-news-now-7598987","url":"https://sources.thednn.ai/942d3f16a2ccf4d9","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/e9fe25d8-9c3a-4fc2-84f7-6cb5470b7560.mp3","summary":"New York’s first permanent troll sculpture, Patrick Sapling, just debuted at the Wild Center in the Adirondacks — a massive wooden figure kneeling and cradling a real sugar maple like a gift to the sun. Crafted by eco-conscious artist Thomas Dambo and local volunteers using reclaimed materials, this giant troll isn’t just eye-catching; it’s part of a global movement to inspire outdoor exploration and environmental appreciation. Visitors from around the world are flocking to see it, turning the Wild Center into an unexpected art destination nestled deep in nature. 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. Sources: https://www.wcax.com/2026/09/14/wild-center-unveils-new-yorks-first-permanent-troll-sculpture/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/942d3f16a2ccf4d9 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.","meta_description":"New York’s first permanent troll sculpture, Patrick Sapling, just debuted at the Wild Center in the Adirondacks — a massive wooden figure kneeling and cra…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":88,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/montpelier-news-today-2-min-new-the-daily-news-now-7598987/episodes/adirondacks-unveil-first-permanent-troll-sculpture-montpelier-news/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/montpelier-news-today-2-min-new-the-daily-news-now-7598987/adirondacks-unveil-first-permanent-troll-sculpture-montpelier-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}