{"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":"Teachers Strike Without Contract | Montpelier News","slug":"teachers-strike-without-contract-montpelier-news","published_at":"2026-09-05T05:58:12+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/montpelier-news-today-2-min-new-the-daily-news-now-7598987/teachers-strike-without-contract-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/e028e622321b90bd","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/c71c1d32-de5c-4d31-bc2e-6d5cf833356a.mp3","summary":"Teachers in Vermont’s Blue Mountain Union School District are entering the new school year without a contract after a bitter summer standoff. The school board rejected a deal both sides had previously backed, citing budget concerns and fear of exceeding state spending limits — a move that could raise taxes. The union responded by filing a rare complaint with the Labor Relations Board, accusing the board of bad-faith bargaining and retaliation. While teachers still get paid, they’re likely earning less than under the scrapped agreement. Morale is low as educators feel unheard. Now, the board is offering a new proposal — negotiations resume next week, hoping to find a solution that balances finances and teacher satisfaction. 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/e028e622321b90bd","meta_description":"Teachers in Vermont’s Blue Mountain Union School District are entering the new school year without a contract after a bitter summer standoff. The school b…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":98,"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/teachers-strike-without-contract-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/teachers-strike-without-contract-montpelier-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}