{"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":562,"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":"2026-07-18T06:19:54.726763+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/montpelier-news-today-2-min-new-the-daily-news-now-7598987"},"episode":{"title":"Vermont’s Hidden Roots in Small Towns | Montpelier News","slug":"vermont-s-hidden-roots-in-small-towns-montpelier-news","published_at":"2026-07-04T05:27:48+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/montpelier-news-today-2-min-new-the-daily-news-now-7598987/vermont-s-hidden-roots-in-small-towns-montpelier-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/montpelier-news-today-2-min-new-the-daily-news-now-7598987","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/f29c67cc-de7c-4c25-b395-dec8d7ebe3d8.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/f29c67cc-de7c-4c25-b395-dec8d7ebe3d8.mp3","summary":"Two hundred fifty years after the U.S. was founded, Vermont’s path to statehood is revealed through the quiet triumphs of towns like Burlington, Bradford, and Windsor—each shaping the Green Mountain State’s soul. Burlington, chartered in 1763, thrived on rivers and forests after the Revolution; Bradford, settled in 1765, battled floods to become a river-powered hub; and Windsor, chartered in 1761, hosted Vermont’s revolutionary constitution and declared independence. Though landscapes and infrastructure have transformed, the human drive to build, belong, and endure remains unchanged. 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/519871dcc4e3a19c","meta_description":"Two hundred fifty years after the U.S. was founded, Vermont’s path to statehood is revealed through the quiet triumphs of towns like Burlington, Bradford,…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":135,"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-hidden-roots-in-small-towns-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-hidden-roots-in-small-towns-montpelier-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}