{"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":"Vermont Bars Struggle with Sky-High Insurance | Montpelier News","slug":"vermont-bars-struggle-with-sky-high-insurance-montpelier-news","published_at":"2026-09-05T06:29:48+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/montpelier-news-today-2-min-new-the-daily-news-now-7598987/vermont-bars-struggle-with-sky-high-insurance-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/31eed2af20b1df6f","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/71887a42-e41e-4bf6-904a-8b7631c06565.mp3","summary":"Vermont’s bars and clubs are shutting down under the crushing weight of skyrocketing liquor liability insurance—Radio Bean in Burlington is just one casualty blaming the insane premiums. Though lawmakers tweaked dram shop laws three years ago to make Vermont more attractive to insurers, the fix only helps businesses that don’t rely heavily on alcohol sales. For those pouring most of their profits into drinks, it’s still a tightrope walk—and insurers keep pricing them out with factors like location, hours, and even music. State officials admit courts may be needed to truly assess if the reforms worked, while nightlife hubs feel the sting hardest. 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/31eed2af20b1df6f","meta_description":"Vermont’s bars and clubs are shutting down under the crushing weight of skyrocketing liquor liability insurance—Radio Bean in Burlington is just one casua…","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/vermont-bars-struggle-with-sky-high-insurance-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/vermont-bars-struggle-with-sky-high-insurance-montpelier-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}