{"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":"Kate McCann Eyes Speaker Role | Montpelier News","slug":"kate-mccann-eyes-speaker-role-montpelier-news","published_at":"2026-09-08T22:58:08+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/montpelier-news-today-2-min-new-the-daily-news-now-7598987/kate-mccann-eyes-speaker-role-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/3af4468c285109cd","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/5ee0aaf2-d2bd-4a1a-b5f2-8cfbb926f1f0.mp3","summary":"Montpelier’s Kate McCann, a Democrat and math teacher turned lawmaker, is eyeing the Speaker of the House race after current Speaker Jill Krowinski stepped down. McCann, who won’t make a final decision soon, says she wants to lead with a fresh approach focused on everyday Vermonters — drawing on her classroom leadership experience. She’s already in talks with colleagues as she weighs the role, joining a growing field that includes fellow Democrats Lori Houghton and Charlie Kimbell, plus Republican Gina Galfetti. Her potential run could reshape the upcoming speaker race. 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/3af4468c285109cd","meta_description":"Montpelier’s Kate McCann, a Democrat and math teacher turned lawmaker, is eyeing the Speaker of the House race after current Speaker Jill Krowinski steppe…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":88,"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/kate-mccann-eyes-speaker-role-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/kate-mccann-eyes-speaker-role-montpelier-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}