{"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":"South Korea’s Bold Moves to Boost Birthrates","slug":"south-korea-s-bold-moves-to-boost-birthrates","published_at":"2026-06-17T08:03:45+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/montreal-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589889/south-korea-s-bold-moves-to-boost-birthrates","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/montreal-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589889","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/38f5ec66-8207-431a-a71b-f1a9006f92b4.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/38f5ec66-8207-431a-a71b-f1a9006f92b4.mp3","summary":"South Korea’s bold, billion-dollar push to reverse its plummeting birthrate is sparking global attention — and not just because it’s throwing money at the problem. After decades of near-zero growth, a tiny uptick in fertility this year has reignited hope, prompting Canada and others to watch closely. From matchmaking parks to free IVF (up to 25 cycles covered in Seoul), and corporate perks like $100K per child and 24/7 daycare, the country’s going all-in. But experts caution: these policies may not magically reverse decline — yet they’re quietly boosting well-being and economic resilience, proving that even small wins matter. 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/d3e95c8ad020986b","meta_description":"South Korea’s bold, billion-dollar push to reverse its plummeting birthrate is sparking global attention — and not just because it’s throwing money at the…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":117,"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/south-korea-s-bold-moves-to-boost-birthrates/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/south-korea-s-bold-moves-to-boost-birthrates.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}