{"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":"Water as Lifeline in Omaha Heat | Omaha News","slug":"water-as-lifeline-in-omaha-heat-omaha-news","published_at":"2026-07-17T11:32:33+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/omaha-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7563798/water-as-lifeline-in-omaha-heat-omaha-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/omaha-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7563798","url":"https://sources.thednn.ai/f2540223f6e998be","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/8a22e8b8-8263-47f8-b47e-675cac974907.mp3","summary":"When Omaha swelters, the Open Door Mission steps up—distributing over 6,000 bottles of water weekly thanks to iHeart Media’s Hydrate for Hope drive. For those battling homelessness or addiction, each bottle is more than refreshment—it’s a lifeline. Shawn Bartlett, once reliant on car wash water during his own struggles, now helps others find stability. Hoss Michaels, who launched the drive a decade ago, believes even one bottle can spark transformation. While the summer drive has ended, donations still roll in—and free meals are always available at the Garland Thompson Men’s Center. 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/f2540223f6e998be","meta_description":"When Omaha swelters, the Open Door Mission steps up—distributing over 6,000 bottles of water weekly thanks to iHeart Media’s Hydrate for Hope drive. For t…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":87,"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/water-as-lifeline-in-omaha-heat-omaha-news/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/water-as-lifeline-in-omaha-heat-omaha-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}