{"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's Empty Homes and Housing Crisis | Montpelier News","slug":"vermont-s-empty-homes-and-housing-crisis-montpelier-news","published_at":"2026-09-12T09:46:55+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/montpelier-news-today-2-min-new-the-daily-news-now-7598987/vermont-s-empty-homes-and-housing-crisis-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/99769ec9f474dd64","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/9fb32ad8-9a3d-49b6-b3ed-8c8b7a75b1d5.mp3","summary":"Vermont’s housing crisis just got a twist: nearly 50,000 seasonal homes sit empty most of the year, sparking debate over their role in affordability. Once a smaller slice of the pie, these second homes are now under scrutiny as new tax proposals loom—targeting properties that could be lived in year-round but aren’t primary residences. With construction stalled for decades, experts say the real issue isn’t the seasonal homes themselves, but the lack of new housing built to meet demand. The tax won’t hit until 2030, but the conversation is heating up—and it’s not just about cash; it’s about how we define and use our housing stock. 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/99769ec9f474dd64","meta_description":"Vermont’s housing crisis just got a twist: nearly 50,000 seasonal homes sit empty most of the year, sparking debate over their role in affordability. Once…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":99,"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-s-empty-homes-and-housing-crisis-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-s-empty-homes-and-housing-crisis-montpelier-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}