{"podcast":{"title":"Newark News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"newark-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7573114","podcast_index_feed_id":7573114,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/the-newark-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/the-newark-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":1255,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Newark News Today delivers daily coverage of everything happening in Newark with fast, focused updates on local news, government, business, public safety, weather, and the stories shaping the city. 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 citywide stories—produced by AI for speed, consistency, and clarity. Part of The Daily News Now network, Newark News Today is built for listeners who want reliable local news every single day. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-07-23T12:20:21.504536+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/newark-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7573114"},"episode":{"title":"Guaranteed Income Changed Her Life | Newark News","slug":"guaranteed-income-changed-her-life-newark-news","published_at":"2026-07-19T15:29:49+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/newark-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7573114/guaranteed-income-changed-her-life-newark-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/newark-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7573114","url":"https://sources.thednn.ai/24303cbba87acc54","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/c68a2776-2b47-44c4-9505-b32ecb29b892.mp3","summary":"Newark’s two-year guaranteed income pilot gave 400 residents monthly cash—either $500 biweekly or $3,000 twice yearly—to those hit hardest by COVID-19. Jennymarie Idrobo, who received the smaller amount, used it to survive unemployment denial, save for job hunting, and fund her family’s home repairs. Beyond basics, the money eased mental stress, allowed self-care, and restored dignity. Now a teaching assistant and nonprofit worker, she champions trusting people to know their own needs—and proves guaranteed income isn’t just survival, it’s empowerment. 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/24303cbba87acc54","meta_description":"Newark’s two-year guaranteed income pilot gave 400 residents monthly cash—either $500 biweekly or $3,000 twice yearly—to those hit hardest by COVID-19. Je…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":119,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/newark-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7573114/episodes/guaranteed-income-changed-her-life-newark-news/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/newark-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7573114/guaranteed-income-changed-her-life-newark-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}