{"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 Lyme Spike and How to Stay Safe","slug":"vermont-s-lyme-spike-and-how-to-stay-safe","published_at":"2026-06-26T20:27:32+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/montpelier-news-today-2-min-new-the-daily-news-now-7598987/vermont-s-lyme-spike-and-how-to-stay-safe","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/montpelier-news-today-2-min-new-the-daily-news-now-7598987","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/dee5ed66-cd87-4c89-b5d0-09793878dbbc.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/dee5ed66-cd87-4c89-b5d0-09793878dbbc.mp3","summary":"Vermont’s Lyme disease surge is fueled by ticks—and scientists are tracking them with drag flags in forests to stay ahead. Over 25,000 ticks collected show more than half carry Lyme, driving up cases and making Vermont a hotspot. This isn’t just local: tick-borne illnesses are spreading north, thanks to climate change, more trails, and better awareness. Stay safe outdoors by dressing right, using repellent, and killing ticks with heat—no need to stay inside. Support the show: Get a discount at https://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/9d0bffe935a06e50","meta_description":"Vermont’s Lyme disease surge is fueled by ticks—and scientists are tracking them with drag flags in forests to stay ahead. Over 25,000 ticks collected sho…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":107,"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-lyme-spike-and-how-to-stay-safe/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-lyme-spike-and-how-to-stay-safe.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}