{"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":"GLP-1s for Weight Loss in Vermont | Montpelier News","slug":"glp-1s-for-weight-loss-in-vermont-montpelier-news","published_at":"2026-07-02T21:37:50+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/montpelier-news-today-2-min-new-the-daily-news-now-7598987/glp-1s-for-weight-loss-in-vermont-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/7f7579a2-c5d6-4ea1-bbcf-21eafa1f862a.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/7f7579a2-c5d6-4ea1-bbcf-21eafa1f862a.mp3","summary":"Vermont’s health network is cutting GLP-1 coverage for weight loss—saving $19M—but sparking outrage among employees who relied on these meds. While diabetes use remains covered, the move signals rising cost pressures. Meanwhile, Medicare’s new $50/month bridge program expands access for seniors, while Medicaid holds firm, citing budget limits and FDA guidelines. 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/882909d0a131649c","meta_description":"Vermont’s health network is cutting GLP-1 coverage for weight loss—saving $19M—but sparking outrage among employees who relied on these meds. While diabet…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":94,"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/glp-1s-for-weight-loss-in-vermont-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/glp-1s-for-weight-loss-in-vermont-montpelier-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}