{"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":"Essex County Tourism Surges | Montpelier News","slug":"essex-county-tourism-surges-montpelier-news","published_at":"2026-09-16T05:33:04+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/montpelier-news-today-2-min-new-the-daily-news-now-7598987/essex-county-tourism-surges-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/f23ce79340a979c6","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/74bc77bb-bf92-47e4-b835-cc5c7bf541d3.mp3","summary":"Essex County’s tourism boom is paying off big time—$988 million in visitor spending last year makes it the top county in the Adirondacks, fueling local businesses, creating jobs, and boosting tax revenue. Outdoor adventures draw 65% of visitors, while restaurant spending jumped 28%, and overall trip spending rose 8%. With 37 cents of every dollar coming from outside the county, these travelers are vital to the region’s economy, keeping spots like Lake Placid Pub and Brewery busy and locals thriving. 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.mynbc5.com/article/roosts-2025-leisure-travel-study-reveals-increases-in-visitor-spending-across-essex-county/73749059 More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/f23ce79340a979c6 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.","meta_description":"Essex County’s tourism boom is paying off big time—$988 million in visitor spending last year makes it the top county in the Adirondacks, fueling local bu…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":105,"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/essex-county-tourism-surges-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/essex-county-tourism-surges-montpelier-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}