{"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":"Burlington Beaches Closed Due to Algae | Montpelier News","slug":"burlington-beaches-closed-due-to-algae-montpelier-news","published_at":"2026-07-05T23:42:40+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/montpelier-news-today-2-min-new-the-daily-news-now-7598987/burlington-beaches-closed-due-to-algae-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/927d9197-1dd0-47b6-9897-cb3279e2d7d2.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/927d9197-1dd0-47b6-9897-cb3279e2d7d2.mp3","summary":"Burlington’s beaches shut down this past Sunday due to dangerous cyanobacteria blooms — the only open spot? The North Shore Natural Area. As summer heats up, these toxic algae outbreaks are becoming more frequent, posing risks to swimmers and pets. City crews check daily, but some folks were disappointed to find the water off-limits — while others agreed safety first, especially with open wounds. The beaches themselves remain open for lounging, but swimming’s off to avoid rashes or stomach issues. This isn’t new — blue-green algae has plagued the region for years, turning water murky and thriving on nutrient-rich conditions. 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/ac2be5cf7fb71a7d","meta_description":"Burlington’s beaches shut down this past Sunday due to dangerous cyanobacteria blooms — the only open spot? The North Shore Natural Area. As summer heats…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":75,"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/burlington-beaches-closed-due-to-algae-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/burlington-beaches-closed-due-to-algae-montpelier-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}