{"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":"Route 7 Closure Hits Foliage Season | Montpelier News","slug":"route-7-closure-hits-foliage-season-montpelier-news","published_at":"2026-09-16T05:55:11+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/montpelier-news-today-2-min-new-the-daily-news-now-7598987/route-7-closure-hits-foliage-season-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/0bfff08bf79ee9b8","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/88da8cfb-e82f-45f8-81ec-b0e0aeff9414.mp3","summary":"If you’re planning to hit Route 7 in Vermont for fall foliage, brace yourself—starting this Saturday, a 10-mile stretch between exits 2 and 3 in Bennington County will be closed for two weeks as crews replace critical culverts under the road. All traffic north and south will be rerouted onto congested old Route 7A, where state police are warning drivers to stay calm, drive defensively, and avoid aggressive moves that could cause gridlock. With over $2 million invested and work running around the clock, crews aim to finish by early October—so expect delays and detours if you’re heading through that area. 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.wcax.com/2026/09/15/route-7-shaftsbury-closing-2-weeks-bridge-work/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/0bfff08bf79ee9b8 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.","meta_description":"If you’re planning to hit Route 7 in Vermont for fall foliage, brace yourself—starting this Saturday, a 10-mile stretch between exits 2 and 3 in Benningto…","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/route-7-closure-hits-foliage-season-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/route-7-closure-hits-foliage-season-montpelier-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}