{"podcast":{"title":"Omaha News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"omaha-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7563798","podcast_index_feed_id":7563798,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/the-omaha-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/the-omaha-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":1480,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Omaha News Today delivers daily coverage of everything happening in Omaha with fast, focused updates on local news, government, business, public safety, weather, and the stories shaping the city. From breaking updates to community developments, 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, Omaha News Today is built for listeners who want reliable local news every single day. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-07-27T06:21:28.300560+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/omaha-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7563798"},"episode":{"title":"Johnny's Cafe Wins James Beard Award","slug":"johnny-s-cafe-wins-james-beard-award","published_at":"2026-06-26T22:34:26+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/omaha-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7563798/johnny-s-cafe-wins-james-beard-award","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/omaha-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7563798","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/dd726a26-f20c-42b1-8e82-9e6d0ecf676c.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/dd726a26-f20c-42b1-8e82-9e6d0ecf676c.mp3","summary":"A century-old South Omaha gem, Johnny’s Cafe, just won a prestigious James Beard Award in the “classic” category — one of only five restaurants nationwide to receive it. The third-generation sisters Kari Harding and Sally Kawa, who run the beloved spot, were stunned — they thought the call was a prank. But it was real, and now they’re celebrating with a medal and memories from the Chicago ceremony. For them, this isn’t just about their cafe — it’s a proud moment for Omaha and the overlooked “flyover” states, showcasing the power of independent, community-rooted dining. With a secret, anonymous judging process and a legacy of wedding breakfasts and date nights, Johnny’s proves that timeless charm and deep local love can earn national acclaim. 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/2d51dd9e4f9c4e5d","meta_description":"A century-old South Omaha gem, Johnny’s Cafe, just won a prestigious James Beard Award in the “classic” category — one of only five restaurants nationwide…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":96,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/omaha-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7563798/episodes/johnny-s-cafe-wins-james-beard-award/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/omaha-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7563798/johnny-s-cafe-wins-james-beard-award.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}