{"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":874,"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":"2026-09-17T20:20:45.158239+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/newark-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7573114"},"episode":{"title":"Plastic Pollution Crisis in Oceans | Newark News","slug":"plastic-pollution-crisis-in-oceans-newark-news","published_at":"2026-09-12T23:36:53+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/newark-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7573114/plastic-pollution-crisis-in-oceans-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/89a0c8cc9e7405f0","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/bf8002fc-1cb5-4801-a974-5f38496d9935.mp3","summary":"New research reveals over 150 million metric tons of plastic waste choking our oceans—set to triple by 2050 if nothing changes. Microplastics are infiltrating the food chain, from plankton to seafood, posing serious health and environmental threats. Activists are demanding global action on plastic production and waste systems, while scientists pinpoint major rivers as key pollution sources. This is a stark wake-up call: we must urgently rethink how we use and dispose of plastic to safeguard our oceans and our health. 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/89a0c8cc9e7405f0","meta_description":"New research reveals over 150 million metric tons of plastic waste choking our oceans—set to triple by 2050 if nothing changes. Microplastics are infiltra…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":91,"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/plastic-pollution-crisis-in-oceans-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/plastic-pollution-crisis-in-oceans-newark-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}