{"podcast":{"title":"Montreal News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"montreal-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589889","podcast_index_feed_id":7589889,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/the-riverside-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/the-riverside-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":536,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Montreal News Today delivers daily coverage of everything happening in Montreal with fast, focused updates on local news, politics, business, culture, and the stories shaping the city. From breaking headlines to community developments, the show keeps you informed on what matters most across Montreal. Each short episode highlights what matters most—including key updates, city trends, and essential headlines—produced by AI for speed, consistency, and clarity. Part of The Daily News Now network, Montreal News Today is built for listeners who want reliable local news every single day. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-07-22T14:19:54.887982+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/montreal-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589889"},"episode":{"title":"ALS May Start in Cerebellum, Study Finds","slug":"als-may-start-in-cerebellum-study-finds","published_at":"2026-06-02T18:45:28+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/montreal-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589889/als-may-start-in-cerebellum-study-finds","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/montreal-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589889","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/8f22c038-40a8-4353-9891-e36ee605be1e.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/8f22c038-40a8-4353-9891-e36ee605be1e.mp3","summary":"Scientists in Quebec may have uncovered a major breakthrough in ALS research, pinpointing a key enzyme in the cerebellum—long before motor symptoms appear—that’s crucial for DNA repair. When this enzyme fails, DNA damage accumulates, triggering neuron death. Using zebrafish models, researchers found early-stage damage and, crucially, that boosting the enzyme’s activity reversed damage and saved neurons. This could lead to earlier diagnosis and new therapies for the 3,000+ Canadians living with ALS, offering hope for halting progression before it starts. 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/e37c6e6cf52eee30","meta_description":"Scientists in Quebec may have uncovered a major breakthrough in ALS research, pinpointing a key enzyme in the cerebellum—long before motor symptoms appear…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":106,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/montreal-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589889/episodes/als-may-start-in-cerebellum-study-finds/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/montreal-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589889/als-may-start-in-cerebellum-study-finds.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}