{"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":"Honoring Jesse Strong and 9/11 Sacrifice | Montpelier News","slug":"honoring-jesse-strong-and-9-11-sacrifice-montpelier-news","published_at":"2026-09-09T01:33:56+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/montpelier-news-today-2-min-new-the-daily-news-now-7598987/honoring-jesse-strong-and-9-11-sacrifice-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/d6650532edc0a79b","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/500d9734-4b6b-408a-b719-86c3c351d1f9.mp3","summary":"This weekend in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom, honor service and sacrifice at Jesse Strong Patriots Day in Irasburg—celebrating the 25th anniversary of 9/11 and remembering Marine Sgt. Jesse Strong, who died in Iraq in 2005. His mom Vicki says hearing his name brings comfort. The day features music by Jamie Lee Thurston and Northern Lights, speeches honoring first responders and fallen heroes, and a scholarship fund in Jesse’s name. Future events will honor other fallen patriots like Border Patrol Agent David Maland and Vietnam veteran Dean Johnson. Whether you arrive by ATV, bike, or car, it’s a moving blend of reflection, gratitude, and community fun. Tickets at JesseStrong.com; camping is free. 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/d6650532edc0a79b","meta_description":"This weekend in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom, honor service and sacrifice at Jesse Strong Patriots Day in Irasburg—celebrating the 25th anniversary of 9/11…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":102,"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/honoring-jesse-strong-and-9-11-sacrifice-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/honoring-jesse-strong-and-9-11-sacrifice-montpelier-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}