{"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":"America 250 Sand Sculpture at Champlain Fair | Montpelier News","slug":"america-250-sand-sculpture-at-champlain-fair-montpelier-news","published_at":"2026-09-05T06:13:21+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/montpelier-news-today-2-min-new-the-daily-news-now-7598987/america-250-sand-sculpture-at-champlain-fair-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/38bf5ae81e2cc8ca","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/7e769c1e-6572-4004-8a9b-c21beb13dcbc.mp3","summary":"Get ready to be amazed—this year’s Champlain Valley Fair boasts a jaw-dropping sand sculpture themed “America 250,” crafted by artist Dan Belcher. Inside the Expo building, it’s drawing crowds with its intricate detail and playful charm, especially loved by kids and families watching it come to life. Belcher uses a special blend of sand, clay, and silt—same stuff found on baseball fields—for that perfect sculpting texture. Don’t miss it: the fair runs through Sunday, September 6th, and this masterpiece won’t be around forever. 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/38bf5ae81e2cc8ca","meta_description":"Get ready to be amazed—this year’s Champlain Valley Fair boasts a jaw-dropping sand sculpture themed “America 250,” crafted by artist Dan Belcher. Inside…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":63,"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/america-250-sand-sculpture-at-champlain-fair-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/america-250-sand-sculpture-at-champlain-fair-montpelier-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}