{"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":"Firefighters Push for Housing Flexibility | Montpelier News","slug":"firefighters-push-for-housing-flexibility-montpelier-news","published_at":"2026-09-07T22:27:56+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/montpelier-news-today-2-min-new-the-daily-news-now-7598987/firefighters-push-for-housing-flexibility-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/73f37e972251c202","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/f5bb9e73-a0df-43c7-aa27-9450770207da.mp3","summary":"Rutland City firefighters are pushing to relax their one-mile residency rule, arguing it’s stifling recruitment and retention. Fire Chief William Lovett says the strict requirement makes it nearly impossible to attract qualified candidates, especially those from outside the city. After firefighters petitioned the Board of Aldermen, a city committee now recommends expanding the zone to 15 miles — a major shift designed to widen the talent pool. The Board votes Tuesday night, but final approval still requires state legislature approval. 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/73f37e972251c202","meta_description":"Rutland City firefighters are pushing to relax their one-mile residency rule, arguing it’s stifling recruitment and retention. Fire Chief William Lovett s…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":90,"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/firefighters-push-for-housing-flexibility-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/firefighters-push-for-housing-flexibility-montpelier-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}