{"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":"Your Brain Works Harder When You Engage | Newark News","slug":"your-brain-works-harder-when-you-engage-newark-news","published_at":"2026-09-13T22:58:13+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/newark-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7573114/your-brain-works-harder-when-you-engage-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/ace6239c93b595fc","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/6d04585c-852d-4e0e-b345-9b3752d379c3.mp3","summary":"New brain research reveals that active, effortful learning triggers powerful neural changes—your brain isn’t just absorbing info, it’s building muscle. When you’re deeply engaged, like solving problems or thinking critically, specific brain areas light up with stronger connections, making learning more efficient. This flips the script on passive learning: doing beats watching. The findings could reshape education and training, especially for those with learning challenges—and yes, your mental sweat really does pay off. 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. Sources: https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/sports/tennis/us-open-mens-final/6547221/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ace6239c93b595fc Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.","meta_description":"New brain research reveals that active, effortful learning triggers powerful neural changes—your brain isn’t just absorbing info, it’s building muscle. Wh…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":105,"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/your-brain-works-harder-when-you-engage-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/your-brain-works-harder-when-you-engage-newark-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}