{"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":562,"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":"2026-07-18T06:19:54.726763+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/montpelier-news-today-2-min-new-the-daily-news-now-7598987"},"episode":{"title":"Bears Are Learning From Us | Montpelier News","slug":"bears-are-learning-from-us-montpelier-news","published_at":"2026-07-05T18:19:32+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/montpelier-news-today-2-min-new-the-daily-news-now-7598987/bears-are-learning-from-us-montpelier-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/montpelier-news-today-2-min-new-the-daily-news-now-7598987","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/d23cbcdd-8a3d-41c3-bbc4-f2b5b60759e2.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/d23cbcdd-8a3d-41c3-bbc4-f2b5b60759e2.mp3","summary":"A bear in Stowe, Vermont, was euthanized after becoming dangerously comfortable around humans—sniffing out food in homes and businesses. This isn’t an isolated case; officials expect dozens more similar incidents by summer’s end. The real culprit? Our behavior. Bears are smart, adaptable, and learn survival tactics from each other—and we’re unintentionally teaching them that our neighborhoods are easy targets. From unsecured trash to bird feeders left out too long, we’re creating a recipe for conflict. Vermont’s healthy bear population—now up to 8,000—isn’t the problem; it’s how we coexist. The solution? We must collectively step up—securing waste, changing habits, and taking responsibility as stewards of these wild neighbors. 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/e1541b3611135903","meta_description":"A bear in Stowe, Vermont, was euthanized after becoming dangerously comfortable around humans—sniffing out food in homes and businesses. This isn’t an iso…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":102,"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/bears-are-learning-from-us-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/bears-are-learning-from-us-montpelier-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}