{"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’s Comeback Story","slug":"burlington-s-comeback-story","published_at":"2026-06-22T23:03:09+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/montpelier-news-today-2-min-new-the-daily-news-now-7598987/burlington-s-comeback-story","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/montpelier-news-today-2-min-new-the-daily-news-now-7598987","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/84f7d109-3077-41a0-8155-d71f44222861.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/84f7d109-3077-41a0-8155-d71f44222861.mp3","summary":"Burlington’s comeback is in full swing as city leaders tout renewed energy after tough years of economic strain and public safety woes. With police force rebuilding, Main Street construction complete, and community events returning, locals are flocking back to Church Street. Last summer’s slowdown—caused by fewer Canadian tourists, construction delays, and homelessness issues—has given way to this summer’s revival, marked by new shops, restaurants, and a noticeable uptick in foot traffic for even longtime businesses like the Outdoor Gear Exchange, which saw 5–22% more customers since April. Quick police response times are also a win. To sustain momentum, the city plans to hire 10 new officers and has approved $150K for downtown security upgrades. The mayor’s pushing for deeper state partnerships and is set to hire a new police chief by September, with 12 applicants already in the pipeline. Support the show: Get a discount at https://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/38d8a98c61934e54","meta_description":"Burlington’s comeback is in full swing as city leaders tout renewed energy after tough years of economic strain and public safety woes. With police force…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":116,"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-s-comeback-story/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-s-comeback-story.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}