{"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":"Williston Gets New Chief from Burlington | Montpelier News","slug":"williston-gets-new-chief-from-burlington-montpelier-news","published_at":"2026-07-02T21:57:19+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/montpelier-news-today-2-min-new-the-daily-news-now-7598987/williston-gets-new-chief-from-burlington-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/50aac580-22b4-4b47-a6ab-c2891cf4cfea.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/50aac580-22b4-4b47-a6ab-c2891cf4cfea.mp3","summary":"Williston’s got a new police chief — and he’s no stranger to the area. Brian LaBarge, longtime deputy chief in Burlington, is stepping into the role after 21 years on the force, bringing with him a proven track record in community-focused policing. The town chose him after a nationwide search, praising his deep understanding of Williston’s needs and his modern, resident-centered approach. He’ll officially take the helm on August 3, replacing retiring Chief Patrick Foley, and is poised to shake up the department with fresh leadership and local insight. 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/98b407717d4c3b8d","meta_description":"Williston’s got a new police chief — and he’s no stranger to the area. Brian LaBarge, longtime deputy chief in Burlington, is stepping into the role after…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":73,"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/williston-gets-new-chief-from-burlington-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/williston-gets-new-chief-from-burlington-montpelier-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}